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BABER, SARAH ANNE

Marysville Evening Democrat - Mon. 4/19/1915, p1 - Sarah Anne Baber Died Sunday At Wheatland - Death claimed a well-known resident of Yuba County, in the person of Sarah Anne Baber, who died Monday morning at Wheatland at the age of 44 years.  Deceased was a native of Iowa, and had been a resident of Yuba County for some time.  She has been in failing health for quite a length of time.  She is survived by a husband, Sherman Baber, and five children, namely, Clarence, Ida, Les---, Armond, and Cecil.  Four brothers also survive, they being J. E. Rich, of Auburn, J. M. Rich, W. P. Rich of this city, and H. M. Rich of Wheatland, and three sisters, Mrs. Samuel Haight of Berkeley; Mrs. Ralph Waldo of Berkeley, and Mrs. W. B. Ball of Oakland. - Funeral services will be held from the family home at Wheatland, Wednesday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, and interment will be made in the Wheatland cemetery under the direction of Kelly Brothers.

BACKMAN, HENRY HERMAN

Appeal Democrat - Tue 12/26/1967, p4 - Obituaries:  Rosary will be said tomorrow at 8 p.m. at the Chapel of the Twin Cities for Henry Herman Backman, 55, of Yuba City. - Backman,  a native of Bowling Green, Mo., was pronounced dead on arrival Sunday at Fremont Hospital. - He had worked on the Boyd Ranch in Yuba City for 40 years. - The Sutter County Coroner is investigating the cause of death. - Survivors include three brothers, Tony and Johnny Backman of Yuba City and Frank Backman of Sacramento; a sister, Martha Backman of Yuba City. - A Requiem Mass will be said Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Isidore's Catholic Church in Yuba City.  Burial will be at Sierra View Memorial Park. - Memorials to the American Heart Association have been suggested.

BACON, ALBERT G.

Marysville Daily Appeal - 1/20/1878, p2 - Died:  In this city, January 19h, Albert G. Bacon, a native of Ohio, aged 48 years, 11 months and 21 days. - Funeral to-morrow (Monday) January 21st, at 2 o'clock from Odd Fellow's Hall, under the auspices of the Knights of Pythias and Red Men.  Friends are invited to attend.

Daily Appeal - 1/22/1878, p3 - Funeral of A. G. Bacon - The funeral of A. G. Bacon was held yesterday afternoon under the auspices of Yuba Tribe No. 45, Independent Order of Red Men, and Templar Lodge No. 21, K.of P.  The services on the part of the former were read by D. S. Hyams, and the latter by E. A. Davis.  The pall bearers were - Knights of Pythias - L. C. Serret, G. B. Grant, and W. W. Ward.  Red Men - G. W. Elmore, J. A. Hall, and J. S. Pumyea. [Note:  Albert has a stone in the Masonic plot of the Marysville City cemetery.]

BAINBRIDGE, CINDA JANE

Marysville Daily Appeal - 4/27/1870, p2 - Died:  At the residence of her sister, near Brownsville, April 24th, Cinda Jane Bainbridge, aged 12 years, 3 months and 9 days.  She was the fourth daughter of Levi and Eliza Jane Bainbridge. - Beloved by all who knew her, her remains were followed  to their final resting place by a large cortege of sympathizing friends.

BAIRD, MRS. H. R.

Marysville Appeal - 11/7/1918, p4 - Nicolaus Woman Dies In Sacramento Hospital - While en route from San Francisco to her home in Nicolaus, Mrs. H. R. Baird was taken from the train at Sacramento and rushed to a hospital, suffering with pneumonia.  She died a few hours after reaching the hospital.  She was the wife of Dr. H. R. Baird, of Nicolaus, and the daughter of Mrs. E. G. Stephenson, of Butte County.

BAKER, GEORGE SCHRIVER

Daily Appeal - 8/5/1898, p1 - Capt. George Baker Dead:  The Well-Known Feather River Fisherman Yields to the Reaper - "Captain" George S. Baker died at 10 o'clock yesterday morning in his boat house at the Yuba county side of the Feather river.  By his death an old landmark has been removed, for the old fisherman was well known by nearly every resident of this section of the country. - The deceased was the son of Z. and Martha (Schriver) Baker, natives of Pennsylvania. He was born October 24, 1822, in Harrison county, Ohio, where he resided until he was married.  He was a resident of Illinois from 1856 to 1860, when he came overland to California, with mules, reaching Marysville October 24th.  For the first ten years he followed teaming, was on a ranch two years, and the rest of the time had been engaged in fishing.  He had resided in a boathouse on the Feather river about 23 years, where he had built a number of pleasure boats which he hired out on as occasion presented. - Deceased was married in Ohio to Miss Margaret J. McCloud, a native of that State, and three of the children are now living, namely:  Mrs. Reitzke of Sacramento, formerly Mrs. Charles Crowell, Mrs. William Ellington of Sutter City, and Mrs. Susan E. Slicer of Marysville. - The remains were removed soon after his death to Mrs. Slicer's residence on Seventh street between A and B. - The deceased has been in poor health for the past eighteen months, but it was not until last Monday that his condition became serious.  That evening he was attacked with a chill from which he never rallied. - He was much respected by his many friends and acquaintances, and was a man always honest and straightforward in business transactions.

Daily Appeal - 8/9/1898, p1 - Laid At Rest: The Remains of the Late George S. Baker Find Final Repose - The funeral of the late "Captain" George S. Baker, the well-known fisherman, took place on Sunday afternoon from the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Susan Slicer, on B street, and was well attended. - Rev. C. J. Chase, pastor of the M. E. church, officiated at the house and at the city cemetery, where the interment took place in the family plot. - The following gentlemen acted as pall-bearers:  J. A. Maben, J. K. Hare, J. M. Berry, George Crowell, Joseph Heyland, Henry Arp. - Several handsome floral pieces were placed on the casket.  The M. E. church choir sang several appropriate hymns. - - same page - "Captain" Baker's Will: Bulk of the Estate Goes to Mrs. Susan Slicer, Which is Right - The late "Captain" George S. Baker, who was buried on Sunday afternoon, left a will dated July 18, 1898.  His estate is valued at $3,655, and consists of $2,800 in a certified deposit in the Farmers' Union Bank at Yuba City, steam launch, boats, some small notes and other personal effects. - Mrs. S. Slicer is named as his executrix, and after leaving bequests to his two other daughters, Mrs. Reitzke and Mrs. Ellington, he donated to his grandchildren, George Spear, $100; George Ordwell, $100; Mark Crowell, his gold watch and shotgun; Warren Spear with $5 and Roy Barker with $5. - The residue of the estate goes to Mrs. Slicer, his favorite daughter, who was very kind to him during his illness.

BAKER, MARGARET J.

Daily Appeal - 5/22/1864, p2 - Died:  In this city, May 21st, Margaret J., wife of George Baker, aged 31 years and 16 days. - Friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral, at their residence corner of C and Ninth streets, this afternoon, at 3 o'clock.

BAKER, THOMAS K. 

Daily Appeal – 7/27/1875 – DIED – In Marysville Township, July 25^th, Thomas K. Baker, aged 50 years.  (B. S.)

BAKER, WILLIAM

Marysville Daily Appeal - 8/7/1903 - Death of a Soldier - William Baker, an old soldier, has answered the last roll call.  He died last night at the County Hospital where he was admitted the last time on September 14, 1902. - The deceased was a native of England and 65 years of age.  He had a brother, Henry Baker, who resides at Hudson, New York.  Undertaker Kelly has taken charge of the remains.

Marysville Daily Appeal - 8/8/1903 - The funeral of Comrade William Baker, the old soldier who died at the county hospital on Thursday night will take place at 9 o'clock to-morrow (Sunday) morning from Undertaker J. E. Kelly's parlors.  He was at one time a member of Corinth Post, and will be buried with military honors in the G.A.R. plot.

Marysville Daily Appeal - Old Soldier Laid Away - The funeral of Comrade William Baker took place at 9 o'clock Sunday morning.  The services were held at 9 o'clock at Undertaker J. K. Kelly's parlors and were read by Acting Commander Allen Cooley and Chaplain John P. Swift of Corinth Post. - The interment took place in the G.A.R. plot at the city cemetery where services were concluded. - The following old soldiers acted as pall-bearers:  James Van Buskirk, C. W. Ripley, William Hughes and C. M. Gibson.

BALDWIN, NATHANIEL A. 

Oroville Weekly Mercury – 4/25/1884 – DIED – At Challenge Mill, April 21, 1884, Nathaniel A., infant son of George W. and Cora Baldwin, aged 8 weeks. Mrs. Baldwin is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N.D. Plum.  (B. S.)

BALL, BENJAMIN

BALL, FRANK B.

Daily Appeal – 07/15/1896, p. 1 – Death of Frank Ball. – Frank B. Ball died rather suddenly at about 6:30 last evening at his residence on B street from heart trouble.  The deceased was the son of the late Ben Ball, and conducted until recently the Enterprise stable on C. Street.  He leaves a wife, the daughter of Philip Kettnauer, to mourn his loss.  The deceased was a native of California, about thirty-two years of age and has not been in very robust health for the past year.

BALL, GEORGE

BANKUS, LEE ROY

Appeal Democrat - Sat. 6/29/1985, p A-6 - Private funeral services will be conducted for Lee Roy Bankus, 67, of Marysville, who died Thursday at Marysville Convalescent Hospital. - He was a native of Idaho and had lived in the Yuba-Sutter area 22 years.  He was a carpenter. - Survivors include his wife, Clara Phelan Bankus of Marysville; two sons, Tom Bankus of Yuba City and Timothy Bankus of Marysville; three daughters, Mary Black of Pittsburgh, Rose Daugherty of Marysville and Yvonne Bankus of Fair Oaks; a brother, Lloyd Bankus of Concord; four sisters, Margaret Mlinarich of Fair Oaks, Alice Anson of Nevada City, Etta Richards of Milpitas and Bernice Moffett of Lincoln; and four grandchildren. - Services are under the direction of Hutchison and Carnes Colonial Chapel.

BARNES, ALICE MAY

Marysville Daily Appeal - 2/17/1909, p2 - Death Claims Popular Lady - Honcut, February 16. - Saturday the people of this place were greatly shocked to hear of the death at Sacramento of Alice May Barnes, daughter of Peter and Alice May Barnes. - Last Tuesday forenoon she started for Sacramento, where she had secured a good situation.  Owing to the blockade on the railroad she remained over night and Wednesday found her feeling poorly, but being anxious to secure the position she went to Sacramento.  Thursday a telephone message came saying she was very sick.  Her brother John took the first train for Sacramento and returned Friday for his mother, and they reached her bedside only to find her dangerously ill.  Three of Sacramento's most skilled physicians were called in but despite their efforts she passed to the life beyond Saturday afternoon about 5 o'clock. - The body was brought here Sunday evening and the funeral services were held, consisting of a prayer at the house, from which she was carried to Bangor, where the regular services were held in the M. E. church, conducted by Rev. C. H. Darling.  Elegant floral gifts covered the casket and combined with these the deep sorrow manifested by the large audience gave evidence of the high esteem in which she was held by her many friends. - Miss Barnes was born in Brownsville May 18, 1886, and with her parents  has passed her life at Bangor and here. - She was an excellent bookkeeper, modest and retiring in her demeanor.  She leaves a father, mother, two brothers and a large number of relatives to mourn her departure. - John Hill, John Abbey, Harry Simpson, Fred Wilson, Ray Farrow and James Watson acted as pallbearers.

BARNES, JOHN 

Sacramento Daily Union – 11/12/1864, Pg. 2 – DIED – At Eagleville, Yuba county, Nov. 8^th, John Barnes.  (B. S.)

BARNES, WILLIAM W.

Marysville Daily Democrat - 6/1/1891 - Has Fought His Last Battle - Comrade William W. Barnes, an honored member of Corinth Post G.A.R. died at his residence near Pennington yesterday and will be buried from the Red Men's hall to-morrow at 2:00 p.m. under the auspices of the Post.  Mr. Barnes was a native of Mississippi, aged 64 years and quite well known in this city.

BARNETT, HARRY (HENRY)

Marysville Daily Appeal - 3/8/1873, p3 - Death of a Pioneer Citizen - Henry Barnett, an old auctioneer, died in this city on Friday morning at 2 o'clock, in his fiftieth year.  The deceased was born in England, and emigrated to the city of New York when but fourteen years of age.  In that city he learned the dental profession, and subsequently traveled and visited many of the principal cities and towns in the United States as a dentist.  Arriving in this State in 1852, he settled in this city, where he resided till his death.  Deceased was a prominent fireman in the palmy days of the Marysville Fire Department, and for a long time was honored with the foremanship of the Monumental Hose Company.  Mr. Barnett was also a member of Marysville Lodge, No. 9, F. & A.M., and of the Marysville Hebrew Benevolent Society.  His funeral will take place to-morrow afternoon, and the body buried in the Hebrew [Jewish] Cemetery.  The hour and place of funeral will be announced on Sunday morning.

Marysville Daily Appeal - 3/9/1873, p2 - Funeral Notice:  The members of the Marysville Hebrew Benevolent Congregational Society, are hereby notified to meet at their Hall this (Sunday) afternoon, at 1 o'clock, sharp, to attend the funeral of their late Brother Harry Barnett.  It is desired that all the members attend.  By order A. Schneider, Secretary. - - Funeral Notice:  Members of Marysville Lodge, No. 9 F. and A.M.:  You are hereby notified to meet at Masonic Hall this day (Sunday) at 1 o'clock p.m., to attend the funeral of our late Brother, H. Barnett.  Members of Sister Lodges are respectfully invited to attend.  By order of the W. M., A. Gibson, Secretary. - - Attention Firemen - Members of the Ex-Fire Department are requested to meet at the Eureka Engine House this day (Sunday March 9th), at 1 o'clock, sharp, to attend the funeral of your late Brother Fireman, H. Barnett.  P. W. Winkley, Ex-Chief, Fred. C. Chase, Ex-Secretary.

Marysville Daily Appeal - 3/11/1873, p3 - Funeral of a Pioneer - The last tribute to the memory of Henry Barnett was extended on Sunday afternoon, by Masonic and Hebrew friends, and other citizens, who attended in large numbers, followed by a long line of carriages.  The funeral ceremonies were under the auspices of Marysville Lodge No. 9, F. and A.M., and the Marysville Benevolent and Congregational Society.  The procession formed on Third street, in front of Masonic Hall, and moved through Third, D, Eighth and E streets, to the Hebrew Cemetery, where the body was committed to the grave under the impressive ceremonies of Masonry.  The following acted as pall-bearers:  E. Cohn, Simon Hockstadler, Joseph Lask, Matt Woods, John Smith and H. A. Clark.

BARNETT, RICHARD

Marysville Daily Appeal - 12/2/1902, p3 - Rich'd Barnett's Funeral Today - "Uncle Dick" Barnett died at 11 o'clock Saturday night near Lomo.  He had been ill for a number of months, and within the last year made a trip to a sanitarium in the hope of benefiting his health, but his advanced age precluded any material improvement. - Richard Barnett was born in Kentucky in 1822, and was at the time of his death of the age of 80 years and 7 months.  He crossed the plains to California over forty years ago, for practically all of which he has farmed in this county.  Mr. Barnett was known and esteemed by all, as the familiar but not disrespectful title, "Uncle Dick," by which he was wont to be saluted, may indicate. - There is a numerous progeny to mourn the death of Mr. Barnett.  He left twenty-two grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren.  Among the grandchildren are William, Philip W. and Edward W. McCune of Marysville, Mrs. A. E. Griffith, at whose residence he died, and Mrs. Jennie M. Smith of Los Angeles were daughters of his. - The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock this afternoon from the hall of Enterprise Lodge, F. and A.M., in Yuba City, Mr. Barnett having been a member, and at one time the Master of that lodge.

BARNHART, CHARLES WAYNE 

County of Butte – Affidavit to Amend a Record, Deaths after 1-1994 – Local registration district and certificate number, 3 199804 002151-2 – Name as it appears on record, Charles Wayne Barnhart – Sex, M – Date of event, 12/07/1998 – City of occurrence, Clipper Mills – County, Butte – Father’s name as stated on original, Charles Leroy Barnhart – Mother’s name as stated on the original, Betty Virginia Stenton – Information as it appears on the original record, Driesbach Interprizes – Information as it should appear, Dreisbach Interprizes – Information as it appears on the original record, Stenton – Information as it should appear, Shenton – Reason for correction, To correct record – Affidavits and signatures – Signature of first person, couldn’t read – Title/Relationship, Funeral director – Date signed, 03/18/1999 – Age, Adult – Address, 4224 California Ave. Carmichael, CA. 95608 – Signature of second person, couldn’t read – Age, Adult – Address, 4224 California Ave. Carmichael, CA. 95608 – Signature of state or local registrar, Office of the State Registrar of Vital Statistics – Date accepted for registration, 04/27/1999 (B. S.) 

County of Butte – Physician/Coroner’s Amendment, Dates after 1-1994 – Local registration district and certificate number, 3199804002151 - Name as it appears on record, Charles Wayne Barnhart – Sex, M – Date of event, 12/07/1998 – City of occurrence, Clipper Mills – County, Butte – Father’s name as it stated on original, Charles Leroy Barnhart – Mother’s name as stated on original, Betty Virginia Stenton – Information as it appears on original record, 15 yrs – Information as it should appear, 15 mos. – Signature of certifying physician or coroner, JR – Date signed, 01/12/1999 – Typed or printed name and title, John B. Rose M.D. – Address, P.O. Box 609 – City, Brownsville – State, CA – Zip code, 95919 – Office of State Registrar or signature of local registrar, Office of the State Registrar of Vital Statistics – Date accepted for registration, 01/28/1999 (B. S.)

BARNUM, RUBY A.

Daily Appeal - 3/13/1874, p2 - Died: In Timbuctoo, March 12th, Ruby A. Barnum, aged 40 years. - Funeral will take place on Friday, 13th inst., at 3 o'clock p.m.

BARR, JAMES

Sacramento Bee November 23, 1859 - Died Nov. 21^st Marysville, James BARR aged 57 yrs (R.T.)

BARRETT, MAYME ANN

Appeal Democrat – 11/26/1973, p A-6 – Barrett Rites Set – Rosary will be recited tomorrow for Mayme Ann Barrett, 89, of 1123 F St., Marysville.  She died yesterday at Marysville Convalescent Hospital. – A native of Mooney Flat in Nevada County, Miss Barrett had lived in the area nearly all her life. She was a retired clerk for the Pacific Gas & Electric Co. – Miss Barrett was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America, the Catholic Ladies Relief Society, the Native Daughters of the Golden West and Companions of the Forest of America. – Survivors include a sister, Josephine Gavin of Marysville, and a brother, Daniel F. Barrett of Benicia. -  Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow by members of the Catholic Daughters at Lipp and Sullivan.  It will be recited again at 8 p.m. by a priest.  Requiem Mass will be celebrated 9 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.  Burial will be in Sierra View Memorial Park.

BARRIE, DAVE

Marysville Appeal - 5/20/1925, p1 - Dave Barrie Dies At Local Hospital - Davie Barrie, 39 years old, and a native of Yuba City, passed away last night at the Rideout hospital, due to appendicitis. - Barrie was born in Yuba City and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Barrie of Linda.  Besides his parents he leaves six brothers and two sisters to mourn his death; W. H. Barrie, H. C. Barrie, J. H. Barrie, John Barrie, Roy Barrie, Floyd Barrie, Mrs. Mary Perkins of Marysville and Mrs. Annie Kuster. - The remains are at the parlors of Lipp & Sullivan and funeral arrangements will be announced later.

BARRIE, ETTA MAY BEST

Daily Appeal - 11/25/1906, p4 - Died:  Barrie - In this city, November 24, 1906, Mrs. Etta May Best-Barrie, a native of California, aged 23 years, 6 months and 21 days. - The funeral will take place tomorrow (Monday), morning, from her late home at 822 Fifth street.  Interment Wheatland cemetery.

BARRIE, HARRY C.

Appeal Democrat - 3/15/1947, p3 - Harry Barrie Dies - Harry C. Barrie, 57, cattleman, native and life-long resident of Yuba county, died yesterday in his home near Oregon House after a long illness.  He was a veteran of World war 1. He is survived by three children, Nancy, Joan and John Barrie, all of Oregon House; and five brothers, Will Barrie of Yuba City, Jack and Floyd Barrie of Marysville, James Barrie of Hammonton and Roy Barrie of Browns Valley.  Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Lipp & Sullivan.

Appeal Democrat - 3/20/1947, p13 - Funeral Services - Barrie - Graveside services for Harry C. Barrie, 57, cattleman, who died in his home near Oregon House March 14, will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. in Sierra View Memorial park.

BARRIE, JAMES S.

Appeal Democrat - 7/6/1942, p1 - James S. Barrie, 36, Dies Under Train - James S. Barrie, 36, son of Mr. James H. Barrie of Hammonton and a former local resident, was killed early Sunday morning at Alta near Colfax, when he fell from a moving freight train, according to word received here today. - Barrie had been employed by Western Union at Gold  Run, near Colfax.  A bus ticket to Colfax, found in his clothing, led to a belief that Barrie had boarded the freight after missing a late bus for home. - Barrie was a native of Linda district and attended the Hammonton school and Marysville union high school.  Surviving besides his parents are his wife, Mrs. Helen Barrie, a nurse at Skagway, Alaska; a sister, Mrs. Frank Campbell of Hammonton, and one brother, Major Allen A. Barrie of Hamilton Field. - Funeral services have been set for 2 p.m. Thursday at Lipp & Sullivan chapel.  Interment is to be made in Sierra View memorial park.

BARRIE, JOHN F.

Marysville Daily Appeal – 3/29/1887, p 2 – Deaths:  In this city, March 28^th, John F., infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Barrie, aged 2 years, 5 months and 6 days. – The funeral will take place from St. Joseph’s Cathedral to-morrow morning at 10 o’clock. 

BARRIE, JOHN F.

Appeal Democrat – 1/21/1952, p 7 – John F. Barrie, 69-year-old retired farmer of 416 Feather River Blvd., Marysville, died yesterday in a local hospital.  A native of Marysville, he was a life-time resident of this area. – Surviving are two sons, Don Barrie of Richmond, and John Barrie of Marysville; and four brothers, Floyd, Will and Jim Barrie of Marysville, and Roy Barrie of Browns Valley. – Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Lipp and Sullivan chapel, Marysville, with interment in the Peoria cemetery.

BARRIE, JOHN FERGUSON

Marysville Appeal - 2/9/1904, p2 - John F. Barrie Dead - Passing of One of the Oldest Residents of Yuba County - John F. Barrie, an old and respected resident of this county, died at 8 o'clock on Sunday night at his home in West Bear river township.  He was stricken with paralysis of the right side about eleven months ago, and has been an invalid ever since. - The deceased was a native of Canada, aged 73 years, 11 months and 2 days.  He came to California in 1855, and to Yuba county one year later, settling on West Bear river, where he was engaged in farming, and stock raising up to the time of his death. - Mr. Barrie was naturalized on April 23, 1861, in the District Court of Yuba county.  He at one time conducted the old McCoy stable on Third street.  He leaves a wife to whom he was fondly attached, two sons, Tom and John, a daughter Mary, and a nephew, J. B. Barrie, who resides on the Riley Lane ranch, to mourn his death. - He was a member of Corinthian Lodge, No. 9, F. and A.M., Washington Chapter, No. 13, R.A.M., and Marysville Commandery, No. 7, K.T. - Uncle Jack Barrie had a very large circle of friends and acquaintances throughout the county. - He was a good citizen, a good neighbor, a true friend and an honest man in all his dealings. - The funeral will take place at 2 o'clock this (Tuesday) afternoon from the Masonic Hall, under the auspices of Corinthian Lodge, No. 9, F. and A.M.  The members of Marysville Commandery, No. 7, K.T., will act as an escort.  The interment will be made in the City Cemetery.

Marysville Appeal - 2/9/1904, p8 - Died:  Barrie - At his home in West Bear River township, February 7, 1904, John Ferguson Barrie, a native of Canada, aged 73 years, 11 months and 2 days. - The funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock this (Tuesday) afternoon at the Masonic Hall and will be conducted by Corinthian Lodge, No. 9, F. & A.M.  Interment, Masonic plat, City Cemetery.

BARTLE, ELLEN ROSE

BARTON, SAMUEL 

BASNEY, FRANK

Marysville Appeal - 1/12/1899 - Frank Basney Dead - Frank Basney, a former resident of Marysville, died in San Francisco yesterday.  The deceased was the oldest son of the late Oscar Basney, and a brother of Mrs. Ross McAmis.  He leaves three sisters and two brothers to mourn his loss. - The remains will arrive from San Francisco on the noon train to-day, and the funeral will take place from the A street depot.

BASNEY, NICHOLAS

Daily Appeal - 4/3/1880, p2 - Died - In this city, April 1st, Nicholas Basney, aged 74 years, 1 month and 23 days. - Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend the funeral home from the residence of O. T. Basney, corner of Fifth and California Alley, this afternoon at 1:30 o'clock.

BASNEY, OSCAR

Daily Democrat - 1/23/1891, p4 - Died - Basney - In Marysville January 22, 1891, Oscar T. Basney, a native of New York, aged 60 years. - The funeral will take place next Sunday at 2 p.m. from Masonic Hall under the auspices of Yuba Lodge No. 39, F. & A.M., of which he was a member for many years.

Daily Appeal - 1/24/1891, p2 - Deaths - In Marysville, January 22d, Oscar T. Basney, a native of New York, aged 60 years. - Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend the funeral from Masonic Hall to-morrow (Sunday) afternoon at 2 o'clock, under the auspices of Yuba Lodge, no. 39, F. & A.M.

BATCHELDER, A. J.

Daily Appeal - 8/10/1897, p1 - Old Friend At Rest - Masons and Pioneers Perform the Last Kind Offices Possible - May He Rest In Peace - With Solemn Observance All Remaining Mortal of A. J. Batchelder is Consigned To the Tomb - The funeral of the late Public Administrator A. J. Batchelder took place Sunday evening under the auspices of Yuba Lodge, No. 39, F. and A.M. - The services were read in the Masonic Hall by Dr. C. E. Stone, acting as W.M.  At the conclusion of the reading of the ritual  he alluded to the fact that deceased was one of the pioneers who were rapidly passing away, and that there were very few present of those who arrived here in 1849.  Their brother, Batchelder, had no enemies, and they should all try to follow his example, so that when they die they shall depart like him, in peace with all the world. -  The interment took place in the Masonic plot in the city cemetery, where the services were concluded by Dr. Stone, J. H. Craddock acting as chaplain. - The following gentlemen acted as pall-bearers:  H. R. D. Townsend, John Peffer, Charles Hapgood, E. E. Meek, G. W. Hall and V. L. Earnshields.  - The following pioneers attended the funeral:  John H. Jewett, Dr. C. E. Stone, W. G. Murphy, H. R. D. Townsend and "Squire" Hamlin. - Thirteen members of Marysville Commandery acted as an escort to Yuba Lodge, which was represented by thirty members, William Fenwick acting as marshal. - Joseph Lefavor of Sacramento, who was an old friend of the deceased , sent a beautiful maltese cross as a mark of his respect.

BATCHELOR, NELLIE LEE

Marysville Appeal Democrat - 4/18/1940, p 9 - MRS. BATCHELOR DIES - Wheatland, Apr. 18 - Word has been received of the death of Mrs. Nellie Lee BATCHELOR, widow of the late Rev. James A. Batchelor. She passed away in her sleep Sunday morning at her home in Berkeley at the age of 69 years. She had been in her usual health and had dinner with her family on Saturday. - Born in Missouri, Mrs. Batchelor had spent the greater part of her life in the southern states. Many years ago the Batchelors resided in Wheatland while Rev. Batchelor was the pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church. - Two daughters survive Mrs. Batchelor. They are Misses Hazel and Ethel Batchelor of Berkeley.

BATES, GEORGE

Marysville Daily Appeal - 6/1/1899, p4 - Died:  At the County Hospital, May 31, George Bates, a native of Indiana, aged 57 years. - The funeral will take place from A. B. Hopkins' undertaking parlors at 4 o'clock this afternoon.  Interment city cemetery.

BATES, JOHN R.

Marysville Daily Appeal - 11/26/1882, p2 - Died:  At the Rowe ranch, Yuba county, November 24th, J. R. Bates, aged 49 years. - Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from the Hall of the United Workmen this afternoon at 1 o'clock.

Marysville Daily Appeal - 11/28/1882, p3 - Funeral - The funeral of John R. Bates took place on Sunday from the hall of Marysville Lodge, A.O.U.W., of which organization he was a charter member.  The Rev. P. L. Carden conducted the religious services, and C. A. Stratton and Senator Davis and wife volunteered as a choir for the occasion.  Past Master J. H. Flint and Master Frank B. Crane read the burial service of the Order at the grave, and the following named Workmen acted as pall-bearers:  Geo. W. Pine, J. K. Hare, John Seifert, A. Hockstadter, J. B. M. Smith, A. J. Wightman, J. A. Maben and John Learmont.  S. Duke acted as Marshal, assisted by Jos. Kingsbury.

BAUGHER, EMANUEL 

Marysville Daily Appeal – 6/27/1863 – Died – In San Francisco, June 25^th, Emanuel Baugher, of Marysville, aged 32 years. Deceased was a native of Pennsylvania. (Transcribed & submitted by Brad Sharpe.)

BAXTER, AMERICA ANN

Marysville Daily Appeal – 4/30/1874, p 2 – Died:  At Bullard’s Bar, April 25^th, America Ann Baxter, wife of John Baxter, aged 32 years, 6 months and 14 days.

BAXTER, JOHN

Marysville Daily Appeal - 5/29/1900, p4 - Death of a Former Resident - John Baxter Goes the Way of All Flesh at Dunsmuir - John Baxter, who died in Dunsmuir, Siskiyou county, about a week ago, was a former resident of Yuba county. - After coming to this State in 1849 he went to work in the mines on the Yuba river and later came to Marysville where he was employed as a clerk in the store of Farrish & Adams.  Later he resided at Oregon Hill where he ran a store, but for the past twelve years he had lived with his son, D. S. Baxter at Dunsmuir.  E. S. Baxter of Bullard's Bar, is a son of deceased. - He was a native of Scotland and about 80 years of age.

BEAL, MARGOT (SPANDE)

Appeal Democrat – 08/15/1988, p. A-7 – Vitals – Obituaries – Margot S. Beal – Funeral services are pending at Lipp & Sullivan Funeral Chapel for Margot Spande Beal, also known by the last name Beale, 82, of Marysville, who died Aug. 14, 1988, at Rideout Emergency Center.

BEAN, ABRAHAM LINCOLN

Appeal Democrat –8/08/1966 – Abraham Lincoln Bean, 94, died last night at Fremont Hospital. A native of Scales, Yuba County, he had lived in the Yuba-Sutter area all his life. He had been a miner at the Driftwood and Scales mines before turning to cattle raising and farming in Strawberry Valley. Survivors include a son, Francis L. Bean of San Bruno; a brother, Morgan G. Bean of Oakland; and a sister, Mrs. Hall Vestal of Vallejo. Services will be Wednesday at 11:30 a. m. at Hutchison’s Colonial Chapel, Marysville. Graveside services will be at 2:30 p. m. at Strawberry Valley Cemetery.  (Transcribed & submitted by Brad Sharpe.)

BEAN, ADELINE M.

Appeal Democrat - 8/17/1940, p1 - Mrs. Bean, 68 Years, At Clipper, Dies - Clipper Mills was a sorrowed community Saturday, grieving the death of Mrs. Adeline M. Bean, who for 68 years had been a resident of the community. - She died Friday evening at her home after a brief illness.  Mrs. Bean was widely known and respected by residents of the Challenge-Clipper-LaPorte mountain area of Yuba county and had many friends among Marysville residents who vacation yearly in that district. - She was born December 8, 1851 in Boston and as a young woman came to California.  She is survived by three daughters and one son, Mrs. Mattie Weed of Oroville, Mrs. R. C. Darby of Bangor, Miss Lillie Bean and Rufus Bean of Clipper.  There are five grandchildren. - Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 10:30 in the Hamilton & Riley parlors, Oroville, with interment in Upham cemetery at Bangor.

BEAN, BESSIE MAY

Appeal Democrat – 11/19/1973 – Bessie May Bean – Funeral services are scheduled tomorrow for Bessie May Bean, 88, of Oroville, who died Saturday in Oroville. A native of Memphis, Mo., she had been a resident of Oroville for the past five years after 20 years in Burbank. She is survived by a son, R. Travis Bean of Strawberry Valley and by five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Graveside services have been set for tomorrow at 2 p. m. in Strawberry Valley Cemetery with Rev. Harvey Coleman of the Faith Community Church of Oregon House officiating. Hutchison’s Colonial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.  (Transcribed & submitted by Brad Sharpe.)

BEAN, ELLA M. 

Mountain Messenger – 8/16/1890 – DIED – At Scales, Sierra County, Cal., July 25^th, 1890, Ella M. Bean, aged 13 years and 10 months.  (B. S.)

BEAN, FLORA ELMIRA

Mountain Messenger – 7/04/1863 – Died: At Eagleville, Yuba County, June 28^th, Flora Elmira Bean, aged 2 years and 10 months. (Transcribed & submitted by Brad Sharpe.)     

                                            The sunbeams fall on her little mound

                                            And the wild birds tune there lay

                                            But she heeds them not, for a sweeter sound

                                            Is the song the angels play.

BEAN, FRANK S.

Daily Appeal - 2/5/1924, p6 - Deaths - Bean - In Oroville, Butte county, Feb. 2, 1924, Frank S. Bean, husband of Mrs. Dollie Bean, father of Mrs. Chrissie Buzza, Mrs. Maud Scheurman, Lloyd Bean, Elmer L. Meyers and brother of John and George Bean of Wyandotte, Butte county; a native of Wyandotte.

BEAN, JACQUELINE W. 

BEAN, JOEL

Marysville Democrat - 8/19/1920, p 5 - DEATH OF JOEL BEAN - Word has been received here of the death of Joel Bean at his home in Strawberry Valley, where he had resided for many years and had conducted a hotel business. He was a native of Maine and aged 86 years. Deceased is survived by his widow, Mary Bean, two daughters, Miss Laura Bean and Mrs. Hall Vestal, four sons, John, Lincoln, Morgan and Vernon, and two grandchildren. He was stricken by paralysis some two years ago. Funeral services will be held at the family home in Strawberry at 11 a.m. Saturday and interment made in the local cemetery. R. E. Bevan & Son have charge of arrangements.

BEAN, JOHN A.

Appeal Democrat – 10/08/1964 – Former Yuba Postmaster Succumbs – John A. Bean, 87, former postmaster of Strawberry Valley, died yesterday at a Concord hospital following a brief illness. Bean and his late wife, Nellie, operated a general store at Strawberry Valley for 35 years and lived in that area most of their lives. Mrs. Bean died May 28 at Concord. Bean was a native of Scales, but had lived in Concord since last December. He was a member of the Gravel Range Masonic Lodge, belonged to Ben Ali Temple of the Shrine at Sacramento and was a member of the Sacramento Scottish Rite Temple. Survivors include a stepson, Weston Starr of Concord; a sister, Mrs. Amanda Vestal of Albany; and two brothers, Morgan Bean of Oakland and Lincoln Bean of Yuba City. Funeral services will be at Macfarlane-Bryant Chapel at Concord at 10 a. m. Monday. Interment will be in Strawberry Valley Cemetery.  (Transcribed & submitted by Brad Sharpe.)

BEAN, LAURA B.

Appeal Democrat – 2/15/1957 – Bean – Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow morning at 11 o’clock in Hutchison’s Colonial Chapel for Miss Laura B. Bean, a lifelong resident of Strawberry Valley and operator of the hotel there, who died Wednesday. Rev. Howard Daulton, pastor of the Yuba City First Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in the Strawberry Valley Cemetery.  (Transcribed & submitted by Brad Sharpe.)

BEAN, LAURA MAY OSGOOD 

 Appeal Democrat – 3/25/1992, Pg. A9 – Obituaries – Laura M. Bean – Memorial services are scheduled for 2 p. m. Saturday, April 4, at the Old Bangor Historical Church for Laura May Osgood Bean, 96, who died March 21, 1992, at her Bangor residence. A native of Bangor, she moved to Clipper Mills in 1927 and to Mexico in 1950. She returned to Bangor in 1984. She was a member of a pioneer Butte County family that arrived from Missouri in 1852. She is survived by two sons, Rufus Bean of Clipper Mills and Myron Bean of Aguascalientes, Mexico; a daughter, Florence A. Prater of Bangor; five sisters, Mary Jackson of Pleasant Hill, Dorothy Schmidt of Yuba City, Mildred Petersen of Woodbridge, Va., and Verla Morris and Marjorie Morris, both of Marysville; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rufus. Inurnment will be in Strawberry Valley Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Cystic Fibrosis Research , 560 San Antonio Road, No. 103, Palo Alto; or the Bangor Historical Committee. Arrangements are under direction of the Neptune Society of Chico.  (B. S.)

BEAN, MARY ANN

Sacramento Bee – 1/07/1949 – Deaths: Bean – In Strawberry Valley, Yuba County, January 4, 1949. Mrs. Mary Ann Bean, mother of Miss Laura Bean of Strawberry Valley and Mrs. Amanda Vestal of Richmond; Lincoln, John and Morgan Bean, all of Strawberry Valley, Vernon Bean of Napa, sister of David Lewis of Oakland; a native of Wales, aged 97 years.  (Transcribed & submitted by Brad Sharpe.)

BEAN, MORGAN

Appeal Democrat – 4/6/1971 – Morgan G. Bean, 88, of Oakland died there yesterday. A native of Yuba County, Bean was member of the Masonic Lodge of Forbestown. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Amanda Vestal of Albany and several nieces and nephews. Services under the direction of Truman’s Funeral Home in Oakland, will be held in Strawberry Valley at a time to be announced later. (Transcribed & submitted by Brad Sharpe.)

BEAN, NELLIE

Appeal Democrat –5/29/1964 – Nellie Bean Dies At 89 – Mrs. Nellie Bean, 89, a former teacher in Strawberry Valley, died last night at a Concord hospital following a brief illness. She and her husband, John, formerly were proprietors of the Strawberry Valley Store. They lived in Strawberry Valley for about 44 years. She was born at Bayside. John Bean formerly was postmaster at Strawberry Valley. The Beans moved to Concord in December. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Weston Starr of Concord; a sister, Mrs. Ruby Fryers of Eureka; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Monday at 10 a. m. at MacFarlane-Bryant Chapel in Concord. Graveside services will be at the Strawberry  Valley Cemetery at 3 p. m. Monday.  (Transcribed & submitted by Brad Sharpe.)

BEAN, RAYMOND TRAVIS

Rabbit Creek Journal – 2/12/1985 – Bereavement- Travis Bean – Services were held for Travis Bean, 71, of Strawberry Valley, on Thursday, February 7. He died February 4 in Oroville Hospital after a short illness. Bean, born October 5, 1913, in Los Angeles, was buried at Strawberry Valley Cemetery where his mother, Bessie Brandenburg Bean is also buried. Bean was retired from Shell Oil Company where he worked as a troubleshooter for 35 years. He was a member of the Strawberry Valley Cemetery Board and a member of the Eagle Rock Masonic Lodge No. 422. He served in the U. S. Army during World War II and attained the rank of First Sergeant. Known and remembered by many as a man who loved a good story, a good joke and always having a smile for everyone, he also was renowned for his ability as an expert “ pocket hunter “ of gold prospecting. He is survived by wife Jacki of Strawberry Valley; a son, Clifford Bean, of Los Angeles; and numerous nieces and nephews. Any memorials are requested to be directed to the Diabetes Foundation.  (Transcribed & submitted by Brad Sharpe.)

BEAN, RUFUS CLINTON (Bud)

Appeal Democrat – 11/17/1992 – Obituaries – Rufus “Bud” Bean – Memorial services are scheduled Saturday for Rufus “Bud” Bean, 63, of Clipper Mills, who died Nov.10, 1992, in a truck accident. A native of Oroville, he was a fourth generation Butte County resident. He worked as an equipment mechanic and operator. He also designed and held patents on several inventions that are still in use. He attended Yuba Community College and the University of California at Berkeley. He played basketball in the “Over 35 league” in Brownsville. He is survived by a son, Bobby R. Bean of Yuba City; a companion of 17 years, Angie Smith of Yuba City; a sister, Florence Prater of Bangor; and a brother, Myron Bean of Mexico. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Bangor Community Church, with the Rev. Keith Williams officiating. Inurnment will be in the Strawberry valley Cemetery. Memorials to the Cystic Fibrosis Research Fund, 560 San Antonio Road, No. 103, Palo Alto, Calif., 94306, are suggested by the family. Arrangements were handled by the Neptune Society of Chico. (B.S.)

BEARD, MRS. W. A.

Daily Appeal - 6/22/1905, p1 - Mrs. Beard Is Dead - The death was announced yesterday morning in Sacramento of Mrs. W. A. Beard, the wife of W. A. Beard, the Secretary of the Sacramento Valley Development Association. - Mrs. Beard was a victim of pneumonia, and had not been ill more than a week.  She was an estimable woman and had endeared herself to a large circle of friends in the capital city during her residence there for the past two years.  She was also well known in Oroville, where she resided for a number of years.  She was 36 years of age and a native of Nevada. - Besides her husband she leaves three daughters, Florence, Doris and Margery, and a brother, Stewart E. Towles, of Reno, Nevada.

Daily Appeal - 6/24/1905, p6 - Oroville (From Friday's Register)  Funeral of Mrs. Beard - The body of the late Mrs. W. A. Beard was brought from Sacramento to Oroville yesterday on the afternoon train, and the funeral took place from the Congregational Church after services had been held. - The deceased had been a member of the Congregational Church since 1889, and it was most fitting that the place where she had worshipped should be the scene of her funeral services. - The floral offerings were most beautiful, and one, a Vacant Chair, formed of exquisite flowers, was emblematic of the vacant chair in the house that had long known her as mother. - The choir was composed of Messrs. C. F. Belding, A. L. McCandlass, Mrs. John Bullard, and Miss Mattie Elliott, and rendered a number of appropriate hymns. - The funeral sermon by Rev. R. K. Ham, was tender and touching and portrayed in earnest language the thoughts of the Christian regarding death. - The pall-bearers were Messrs. C. D. Brandt, L. V. Hendricks, L. H. Alexander, C. L. Bills, T. D. M. Slaven and J. W. Godfrey.

BEARDSLEY, FRANK

Sacramento Bee, February 7, 1919 - DEATHS - Feb. 6^th FRANK BEARDSLEY, brother of H. A. BEARDSLEY of Los Angeles and MRS. C.A. WIELSFORD of San Francisco.  Native of California, aged 49 years. (R.T.)

BEATTY, FRANCES ELLEN (TIFFT)

BEATTY, RICHARD 

Evening Bee – 3/17/1904 Pg. 6 – Yuba County Pioneer Dies At Smartsville – (The Bee’s Special Service.) – Marysville (Yuba County), March 17. ---- Richard Beatty, the aged father of Robert Beatty, Postmaster at Smartsville, and of ex-Supervisor John Beatty, now of Santa Ana, died at the first named place yesterday in his eighty-second year. He was a prominent member of Rose Bar Lodge of Masons, a pioneer of Yuba County, and a respected citizen. (B. S.)

BEATTY, SAMUEL

Marysville Daily Appeal - 10/10/1873, p2 - Died: At Brown's Valley, October 8th, Samuel Beatty, aged about 50 years.

BEATY, JAMES

Daily Appeal Saturday Morning 15/1/1898 A Pioneer Resident of This State Pays Nature’s Final Debt. - JAMES BEATY, a pioneer resident of the state, died about noon yesterday at his home near Stanfield Hill. He was a native of Ireland and 76 years of age. - The deceased resided in Sierra County after coming to this State, where he was naturalized July 3, 1857. He had been a resident of Yuba County about forty years. - He was an honorable and upright man in all his dealings and was much respected by his many friends. Deceased was an uncle to Miss Rose Beaty, the well known school teacher, and of J. G. Beaty, formerly a member of the County Board of Education, and at present of Oakland. He was unmarried. - The funeral will take place from the late residence of deceased tomorrow (Sunday) morning at 11:30, whence the services will be conducted by Father Twomey of Smartsville. The interment will take place in the Browns Valley Cemetery.

Daily Appeal 18/1/1898 JAMES BEATTY’S FUNERAL The funeral of the late James Beatty took place on Sunday from his late residence near Stanfield Hill and was well attended. - The following Gentlemen acted as pall bearers: Alex Downey, Jeff Harding, Ed McMahon, P. Hill, T. Dolan and V. Dodson.
The interment took place in the Brown’s Valley Cemetery, where Father Twomey of Smartsville officiated.

BEATY, JAMES GOLDEN

Oakland Tribune, 5/5/1936 BEATY – In Oakland May 4, 1936 JAMES GOLDEN BEATY beloved husband of the late Alice M. Beaty, father of Mrs. Harry F. Hopper, Mrs. Louis J. Joubert, Margaret A. Beaty and the late Paul C. Beaty, brother of Rose E. Beaty and Mrs. Henry Skinner, a native of California.
Requiem mass at St. Augustine’s church, Alcatraz Avenue and Dana Street, Wednesday, May 6, at 9:30 o’clock a.m. Interment private (Freeman & Cox-Roach & Kenney directors).

BEATY, MARY

Oakland Tribune 11/9/1920 BEATY – In this city, Sept. 11, 1920. Mary Beaty, beloved mother of James G. and Rose E. Beaty of Oakland and Mrs. Henry Skinner of Yuba County, a native of Westport, Ireland. - Interment Browns Valley, Yuba County, Cal.

BEATY, MICHAEL

Marysville Daily Democrat, 6/27/1891 BEATY, Near the Oregon House, Yuba County, June 26, 1891 - MICHAEL BEATY a native of Ireland. Aged 64 years. Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend the funeral at 12 o’clock tomorrow. Interment Browns’ Valley Cemetery.

Marysville Daily Appeal 6/28/1891 Sunday Morning. DEATH OF A PIONEER Had lived in the Foothills of Yuba for Many Years. MICHAEL BEATY, an old and much respected resident of the Oregon House died on Friday afternoon. Deceased came to this state in 1852 and engaged in mining in Sierra County for a number of years. He has been a resident of Parks’ Bar Township for more than thirty years. He belonged to that grand old band of Pioneers that came to this State in early days, and lived to see a desert turned into a golden State. The deceased leaves one son and two daughters to mourn his loss. He was well known in this city as is also his son who is a member of the County Board of Education. Funeral takes place this afternoon.

BEATY, MICHAEL J.

The Daily Appeal 2/12/1891 In Stockton Feb. 11th M. J. BEATTY (Michael J. Beaty) youngest son of M. Beatty of Brown’s Valley. Funeral will take place at Brown’s Valley, Friday Feb.13th at 2 PM

Daily Democrat - 2/12/1891, p1 - Death of M. J. Beaty - The sad news was received in this city last evening of the death of M. J. Beaty, of Oregon House, which occurred in Stockton yesterday morning, where the young man had been attending the business college.  The remains will arrive here on the five o'clock train this evening, and will be buried at Brown's Valley to-morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock.  Deceased was twenty-two years of age, and a brother of J. G. Beaty, the well known teacher.

Daily Democrat - 2/14/1891,p1 - Funeral of M. J. Beaty - The remains of the late M. J. Beaty were consigned to their last resting place in Brown's Valley cemetery Friday at noon.  The services were held at his late home in Brown's Valley and were conducted by the Rev. Father Coleman of this city.  The floral tributes were numerous and handsome.  The following young gentlemen acted as pall-bearers:  J. F. Spearback [Sperbeck], G. L. Smith, Fran McCran, T. J. Doban, C. S. Spearback [Sperbeck] and C. H. McMahon.

BEATY, ROSE

Oakland Tribune, 30 November 1967 EX-TEACHER ROSE BEATY DIES AT 104. Just a month ago friends among the patients and staff of the Brightside Nursing home gathered in MISS ROSE E. BEATY’S room to share her birthday cake. - It was the last of 104 birthdays for the veteran Oakland schoolteacher.
She died Tuesday, Nov. 28 in the home where she had lived since suffering a fall several years ago. - Since she was born on Oct. 29, 1863, in the tiny Sierra town of Goodyears Bar, she has seen seven wars begin or end while she went on teaching generations of children to try to make a better world. - Her 40 years of teaching here included the Dewey School in East Oakland and the Washington School. She was known as a scholar in English and an outstanding teacher in all subjects. - Before teaching in Oakland she was on the faculty of a small Yuba County school for a number of years. - She was the daughter of Michael Beaty, who came to San Francisco around the Horn in the 1850’s to join his brother James, a mining pioneer in Sierra County. Her mother, Mary Golden Beaty, came from England to join him a few years later, crossing the Isthmus of Panama on her way from the east. - The family came to Oakland after her father died and she and her mother lived with her brother at 390 Alcatraz Ave. for many years. Only some nieces and nephews survive her. - There will be a recitation of the Rosary at 8 p.m. today at the Berkeley Hills Chapel, 1600 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, and a Requiem Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. tomorrow in St. Augustine’s Catholic Church. (burial in Browns Valley Cemetery)

BECK, ??

Marysville Appeal - 8/16/1910 p8 - Sad Death of Little Child - Gridley, August 15. - The 2 year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Erastus Beck, who lives in Gridley Colony No. 9, was drowned in an irrigating ditch that runs near the house, this morning.  The body was found in about three feet of water. - The little fellow had been wading in the ditch and evidently stumbled and could not get on its feet again.  When the boy failed to appear at the house the parents took up the search and found the body. - The accident occurred not over 100 yards from the home.

BECKER, JOSEPH

Sacramento Bee - November 23, 1905 - WAS NATIVE SON OF MARYSVILLE - Marysville, November 23 – Joseph BECKER, the young man reported in San Francisco as the victim of a mysterious poisoning case, is a native of this city, where he learned his trade, that of barber, under his father, who was of the same name. He had resided in San Francisco for twelve years past. His wife is a Marysville woman, formerly Miss Lizzie CARR. (R.T.)

BEEDLE, LETITIA

Marysville Democrat - 8/30/1891, p1 - Death of a Centenarian - Mrs. Beedle Dies at the Ripe Old Age of 102 Years, 7 Months and 25 Days - It is not often these days that a human being lives through a century, says the Woodland Mail, yet Mrs. Letitia Beedle, who died Tuesday night at her residence on Elm street, exceeded that number of years, her age being at the time of her death, 102 years, 7 months and 25 days. - Mrs. Beedle was born in Alexandria, Columbia, on the first day of January, 1789.  She afterward removed with her parents to Virginia, where she was married.  Still latter, in 1836, she, with her husband, removed to Missouri.  Here they resided 36 years, during which time her husband died at the age of 50 years.  Mr. Beedle was in the war of 1812, and only about a year ago Mrs. Beedle received about $2,500 back pension from the Government. - Mrs. Beedle, with her surviving daughter who is verging closely onto 60, and a son, now about 70, and living in Lake county, came to Yolo county 37 years ago.

BEENY, GEORGE W.

Marysville Daily Appeal – 3/8/1892, p 2 – DIED:  In Linda township, March 7^th, Geo. W. Beeny, aged 77 years and 22 days. – The funeral will take place to-day at 2:30 p.m. from the Methodist church in this city.  Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend.  The interment will take place in Oakland.

Marysville Daily Appeal - 3/9/1892 p3 - Funeral of G. W. Beeny - The funeral cortege of the late George W. Beeny left his residence in Linda Township yesterday afternoon and arrived at the M. E. church about 2:45 o'clock, where services were held.  The Rev. J. P. Macaulay, who officiated, delivered a very eloquent discourse.  Numerous floral offerings were placed on the handsome casket. - The following acted as pall-bearers:  J. U. Hofstetter, Justus Greely, J. C. White, C. C. Hampton, J. R. Garrett and J. S. Mills. - The remains went to Oakland on the Oregon express for interment.

BEENY, THEODORE

Daily Appeal - 9/10/1901, p1 - Laid At Rest:  Mortal Remains of the Late Theodore Beeny Removed to Oakland for Interment - The funeral of the late Theodore Beeny took place on Sunday, a large concourse of old neighbors and friends following the remains from the family residence in Linda township to the M. E. Church, where the services were held at 3 o'clock, Rev. Dr. C. J. Chase officiating. - The following gentlemen acted as pallbearers:  Martin Sullivan, J. A. Maben, N. F. Mahle, Frank Bryden, J. H. Boyer and James B. Barrie. - The members of Yuba Lodge, No. 5, I.O.O.F., of which the deceased was a member, escorted the remains to the church. - At the conclusion of the services the body was removed to R. E. Bevan's Parlors and were shipped to Oakland on the Knights Landing train yesterday morning for interment in the family plot, Mountain View Cemetery, where the remains of his father, the late George W. Beeny, and other relatives are buried.

BELDIN, AUGUSTUS

Marysville Daily Appeal - 2/4/1902, p4 - Death of Augustus Beldin - Augustus Beldin, a well known rancher, died at his home in Prairie precinct yesterday afternoon. - The deceased was a native of Ohio, 68 years of age, and was much respected in the community in which he lived.  He leaves a wife, five sons and a daughter to mourn his demise.

Marysville Daily Appeal - 2/6/1902, p1 - Dust to Dust - The Mortal Remains of the Late Augustus Beldin Laid in Grave - The funeral of the late Augustus Beldin took place from his late residence in Marysville township yesterday morning, and was well attended. - Rev. W. M. Woodward, pastor of the M. E. Church, officiated at the house and at the City Cemetery where the interment took place. - The following friends acted as pall bearers:  John Wise, F. D. Groh, Jesse McVey and Charles Matthews. - The deceased was an old soldier having served during the Rebellion as a private in Company B, 2nd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Cavalary.

BELDIN (Belden), EDWIN S.

Daily Appeal - 12/31/1908, p2 - Dr. E. Belden Died Tuesday - Dr. Edwin Belden, who for some years resided in Marysville and is known by many old-timers, died suddenly near Glen Ellen Tuesday.  He leaves a widow and two married daughters.  He was a court reporter and while here was engaged in that line of work.  The following is the San Francisco Chronicle's account of his death: - Dr. Edwin S. Belden, for many years official reporter in Judge Hunt's court, died very suddenly near Glen Ellen yesterday afternoon of heart failure.  He leaves a widow and two married daughters. - Belden was on his vacation and was staying with Judge Hunt at J. G. Cromwell's hotel, Wagner Villa, about a mile from Glen Ellen.  Yesterday afternoon he went out alone for a walk.  As he did not return for dinner, a search was made and his body was found lying in the road where it had fallen.  It was taken to the Mervyn hotel and will reach this city at 6 o'clock this morning.  Physicians who examined it say that death came painlessly and instantaneously at some time between 4 and 6 o'clock. - The deceased was 65 years old.  He was born in Marysville and began his professional life as a physician in the city of Oakland, where he married a Miss McCourtney.  Nearly thirty-five years ago he was appointed official reporter in Judge Morrison's court.  With Judge Hunt's elevation to the bench, Belden became connected with his department, retaining that position till the end. - The Belden home was formerly at 2522 Gough street, but the family had recently moved to a cottage on Lombard street near Hyde.  Mrs. Belden was alone when the sad news reached her.  Two daughters, Blanche and Rita, are traveling in Europe.

BELDIN, ELMER

BELL, HENRY 

Democrat – 08/16/1894, p. 4, The Tomb. – BELL – In this city, August 15, 1894, Henry, beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. John T. Bell, a native of California, aged 9 years, 6 months and 5 days. – Friends and acquaintances are invited at attend the funeral services at the parents’ residence, 514 Third street, at 9 o’clock to-morrow morning.  Interment, Yuba City cemetery.

BENNETT, JAMES HAMMON

Evening Democrat - 1/23/1907, p4 - First Infant Born At Hammon Died Today - The first baby born at the new town of Hammon City, little James Hammon Bennett, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Bennett, died at the family home this morning at the age of fourteen months and 19 days.  All the residents of Hammon City as well as the parents of the child mourn its untimely death.  The parents have the sympathy of the whole community. - The little body was brought to this city and is at Kelly Bros. undertaking parlors.  The time of the funeral will be announced later.

BENNINGER, MARGARET COOCH

Marysville Appeal-Democrat-March 12 1980-Margaret C. Benninger-Last rites are planned for Margaret Cooch BENNINGER, 74, of Oregon House, who died Thursday at Fremont Hospital. – A native of St. Paul, Minn., she had lived here for two years. She was a member of the Lake Francis Grange. – She is survived by her husband Charles, of Oregon House; and a sister, Caroline Barclay of Mill Valley. – Services are planned Friday at 2 p.m. in Peoria District cemetery, where she will be buried. (Submitted by Craig Hahn.)

BENSON, JOHN

Appeal Democrat - 1/10/1938, p2 - Native of Sweden Succumbs at 69 - John Benson, native of Sweden, aged 69, died early Monday morning in the Yuba county hospital, where he had been a patient for some time.  He leaves two brothers, Albert Benson of Winnemucca, and Henry Benson of Ogden.  He had resided here the past 30 years.  Funeral arrangements will be announced by Lipp & Sullivan when complete.

BENTON, ANN ROBERTA

Marysville Appeal-Democrat-June 28, 1982-Ann R. Benton-Rosary will be recited for Ann Roberta BENTON, 66, of 617 Rideout Way, Marysville, tomorrow at 8 p.m. at Lipp & Sullivan Chapel. She died yesterday at Rideout Hospital. – Born in Browns Valley, she was a lifelong resident of Yuba County. – She is survived by her husband, Donald C. Benton of Marysville; two sons, Jack E. Benton of Red Bluff and Tom L. Benton of Reno; a daughter, Nancy B. Benton of Marysville; two brothers, John W. Sperbeck and Harold J. Sperbeck, both of Marysville; and 10 grandchildren. –  Mass will be said Wednesday at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, and burial will be in Browns Valley Cemetery. –  Memorials to St. Joseph’s Parish School have been suggested. – Friends may call at the chapel until 8 p.m. today from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. tomorrow.  (Submitted by Craig Hahn.)

BERG, ANNIE 

Weekly Appeal – 8/20/1880 – DIED – In this city, August 19^th, Annie, wife of Henry Berg, aged 24 years, 2 months and 3 days.  (B. S.)

BERG, CHRISTINER

Marysville Daily Appeal - 10/29/1871, p2 - Died:  In Sutter county, October 27th, Christiner Berg, aged 21 years, a native of Germany. - The funeral will take place from her late residence, known as the Howard ranch, four miles from Yuba City, on the North river road, at 8 o'clock to-day, and will arrive at the Catholic Church at 10 o'clock a.m.  Friends are invited to attend without further notice.

BERG, JOHN NILES

Appeal Democrat - 3/20/1947, p13 - Funeral Services - Berg - Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Block chapel for John Niles Berg, 13-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John N. Berg, who died March 14, in Berry Creek, Rev. R. A. Moon officiated.  Pallbearers were Fred Benzel, W. M. Robinson, Roy Onstine, D. J. Hilbert, Wayne Shaw and George F. Shaw.  Interment was in Live Oak cemetery, under direction of the Block funeral home.

BERNAL, BLANCA

Appeal Democrat - 11/14/2002, pC-2 - Blanca Bernal, 26, of Yuba City died Nov. 9, 2002, at her residence. - Survivors include two daughters, Basilia Bernal and Blanca Elizabeth Bernal, both of Yuba City; her parents, Ruben and Juana Duran of Yuba City; a brother, Israel Duran; and four sisters, Martha Duran, Noemi Duran, Edith Duran and Sylvia Martinez. - Donations may be made to the Bernal Family, care of the Yuba City Police Department, 1545 Poole Blvd., Yuba City. - Services - Services will be held in conjunction with services for her sons, Ray Daniel Bernal, Roy Bernal, Jr. and Erick Troy Bernal.  Visitation is from 4 to 9 p.m. today at Praise Chapel Church, 398 Aylor Ave., Yuba City.  A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Isidore Catholic Church in Yuba City, with the Rev. Manuel Soria officiating.  Burial will follow in Sutter Cemetery.  Arrangements are under the direction of Holycross Memorial Services. [Note:  A story in the Appeal Democrat for 11/16/2002 - boys and mother murdered by husband/father then turned the gun on himself.  Two surviving daughters hid themselves and survived - Basilia aged 10 and Blanca Elizabeth aged 2, who are to live with their grandparents.]

BERNAL, ERICK TROY

Appeal Democrat - 11/14/2002, pC-2 - Erick T. Bernal - Erick Troy Bernal, 9, of Yuba City died Nov. 9, 2002, at his residence. [See Blanca's obit for rest of information.]

BERNAL, RAY DANIEL

Appeal Democrat - 11/14/2002, pC-2 - Ray D. Bernal - Ray Daniel Bernal, 5, of Yuba City died Nov. 9, 2002 at his residence.  [See Blanca's obit for rest of information.]

BERNAL, ROY JR.

Appeal Democrat - 11/14/2002, pC-2 - Roy Bernal Jr. - Roy Bernal Jr., 9, of Yuba City died Nov. 9, 2002, at his residence.  [See Blanca's obit for rest of information.]

BERTAGNA, SIDNEY SUE SALEL

Appeal Democrat – 01/29/1991 – Obituaries – Sidney S. Bertagna – Graveside services are scheduled Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Strawberry Valley Cemetery for Sidney Sue Bertagna, 48, of Clipper Mills, who died Jan. 25, 1991, at a Modesto Hospital. A native of Hayward, she had lived in Clipper Mills for 12 years and worked as a chef at Gold Cup Lodge in Strawberry valley. She was a Lioness. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Bertagna of Clipper Mills; a son, Allen Travis of Lake Tahoe; a daughter, Susan Travis of Lake Tahoe; a step-daughter, Dana Bertagna of Apple Valley; her father, Frank Salel of Sonora; her step-mother, Marian Salel of Sonora; a brother, Jerry Salel of Tracy; a sister, Mandy Salel of Sonora; and her ex-husband, Leonard Travis of Lake Tahoe. Arrangements are under the direction of P.L. Fry & Son Funeral of Manteca. (B.S.)

BETHEL, MARY

Marysville Daily Appeal - 10/26/1881, p2 - Died:  In Marysville, October 24th, Mary, wife of Joseph Bethel, aged 57 years. - Funeral from her late residence on Fourth street, between D and E this afternoon at 2 o'clock, thence to St. Joseph's Cathedral where services will be held.  Friends invited to attend.

Marysville Daily Appeal - 10/27/1881, p2 - Funeral of Mrs. Bethel - The funeral of Mrs. Mary Bethel took place yesterday afternoon from her late residence on Fourth street.  Services were held in the Cathedral by Rev. Father O'Kane, who also officiated at the cemetery.  The Ladies' Altar Society was well represented, considering the inclemency of the weather.  The following gentlemen acted as pall-bearers:  J. P. Jackson, Henry Bergh, P. J. Flannery, Harry Dalton, J. R. Burns and James McKaig.

BEVAN, EDWARD

Daily Democrat - 7/3/1891, p1 - Death of Edward Bevan - Edward Bevan, an old resident of Wheatland, and father of Thomas Bevan, present Under Sheriff, died at his residence last evening after a brief illness, which had not been considered serious.  Mr. Bevan was a native of Wales, aged 63 years and a well preserved man.  He was of a jovial disposition and had many warm friends in this county, particularly in Wheatland.  He was one of the jurors drawn to try the Culver case, now going on in the Superior Court, but was excused from serving.  The date of the funeral we have not learned, but presume it will take place in Wheatland on Sunday next. - Since writing the above we received the additional facts relative to his death.  He died at twenty minutes past 9 o'clock last evening of congestive chill, and was ill from the effects less than one hour.  Mr. Bevan came from Wales to New York in 1849 and engaged in blacksmithing, which he continued in company with his brother until 1860, when with his family, consisting of his wife and two children, he came to this State and located at Nicolaus, where he engaged in the blacksmithing business and continued until 1874, when they moved to Wheatland, where they have resided since and where he carried on the same business quite extensively.  The funeral will take place Sunday at 11 a.m. in Wheatland.

Daily Democrat - 7/4/1891, p1 - Funeral of Edward Bevan - The funeral services over the remains of the late Edward Bevan took place from Odd Fellows Hall, in Wheatland, Sunday afternoon.  Rev. T. H. Stevens officiated, assisting the officers of the lodge, and the attendance was large.  O. Whiteside, A. J. Swift, Samuel Kuster, C. D. Waddel, T. B Hopkins and Frank Kirschner were the pall-bearers.

Daily Appeal - Died - Bevan - In Wheatland, July 2d, 1891, Edward Bevan, a native of Wales, aged 63 years.

BEVAN, RICHARD EDWIN

Marysville Democrat - 9/21/1925, p 8 - R. E. BEVAN, FORMER CITY AND COUNTY OFFICIAL DIES - Flags were at half mast in Marysville today in memory of Richard Edwin BEVAN, former coroner and sheriff of Yuba county and city councilman of Marysville, who died Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock in Alameda. - Three children, T. Frank Bevan of San Francisco; Mrs. Josephine Hughes of Sacramento and Mrs. Claire Mathews of San Francisco, survive; also a sister-in-law, Miss Molly Phelan. - The body will not be brought to Marysville, friends of the family learned today, but will be taken to New York for burial at the birth place of the deceased.  He lived in Marysville for many years, moving to Alameda only a few months ago. - Richard Edwin Beevan <sic> was born in Clayville, Oneida county, New York, September 16, 1865.  The paternal grandfather, Thomas Bevan, was born in Wales in 1792, and his wife, a Miss Thomas, was also born there.  Both died in the land of their birth.  The father of Mr. Bevan, also named  Thomas, was born in Wales at Bunker Hill, on the picturesque Severn River.  He followed the blacksmith's trade during his active years. - Beside Richard Edwin Bevan, there were three children.  The eldest, Elizabeth, died in 1903; Thomas C. now resides in Utica, New York; and Margaret Jane, Mrs. Eastwood, died in Clayville, New York, in 1921. - The boyhood days of the deceased were spent in Clayville where he attended the public schools and later the academy.  When seventeen years of age he began preparations for business life as an apprentice in the carriage maker's trade, the years from 1873 to 1878 being thus spent. - On June 1, 1878, he came to Wheatland.  He worked with a bridge construction crew for three and a half years and then returned east.  Returning to California in 1882 he opened a carriage makers' shop in Wheatland.  Later, graduating from the Champion School of Embalming, he took up undertaking and established the business of Hopkins & Bevan, later known as Bevan & Glidden.  After the death of Mr. Barnes, a pioneer in the business in Marysville, Mr. Bevan purchased the business which later was known as R. E. Bevan & Son and now is known as the Bevan-Bricker Funeral Home. - In 1888 Mr. Bevan was nominated for coroner of Yuba county and in January, 1889, took the office which he held until 1899, when he was elected sheriff, a position he held until 1903.  He also served as a city councilman of Marysville. - Mr. Bevan was made a Mason at Yuba Lodge No. 39 F. & A.M., but since the consolidation of several lodges he is a member of Corinthian Lodge No. 9 of this city, Washington Chapter No. 13 R.A.M., Marysville Commandery, No. 7, K.T., Oakland Consistory, and Islam Temple A.A.O.N.M.S., as well as the Woodmen of the World, Independent Order of Foresters; Foresters of America; Improved Order of Red Men; Eagles, Elks, and Odd Fellows. - The marriage of Mr. Bevan occurred in Marysville and united him with Miss Josephine Phelan.  Mr. Bevan was bereaved of his wife on March 17, 1912. - Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from Truman's chapel in Oakland.  Wednesday morning the cortege will leave by train for New York.

Appeal, 09/22/1925, p. 8 – R. E. BEVAN, FORMER SHERIFF, CORONER AND COUNCILMAN, IS CALLED BY DEATH IN ALAMEDA – Richard Edwin Bevan, one of the best known men in Marysville and Yuba county, an official who served the people well as coroner, sheriff and councilman, died Sunday afternoon in Alameda, where he went only a few months ago to spend his declining days.  He leaves a host of friends here. – Decedent leaves three childrn [sic].  T. Frank Bevan, Mrs. Josephine Hughes of Sacramento and Mrs. Claire Mathews of San Francisco, and a sister-in-law, Miss Molly Phelan. – It is announced that the body will be taken to New York for burial in the town of his birth.  Services will be held this afternoon at 2 o’cock [sic] at Truman’s chapel in Oakland, preceding the starting of relatives east with the remains. – A brief life history of the deceased follows: - Riihard [sic] Edwin Bevan was born in Cayrie [sic], Oneida county, New York, September 16, 1865 [transcriber’s note:  probably 1855, see apprenticeship below].  The paternal grandfather, Thomas Bevan, was born in Wales, in 1791 [sic], and his wife, a Miss Thomas, was also born there.  Both died in the and [sic] of their birth.  The father of Mr. Bevan, also amed [sic] Thomas, was born in Wales at Bunker Hill, on the picturesque Severn River.  He followed the black smith’s trade during his active years. – Beside [sic] Richard Edwin Bevan, there were three children.  The eldest, Elizabeth, died in 1903; Thomas C., now resides in Utica, New York; and Margaret Jane, Mrs. Eastwood died in Clayville, New York, in 1921. – The boyhood days of the deceased were spent in Clayville where he attended the public schools and later the academy.  When seventeen years of age he began preparation for business life as an apprentice to the carriage makers’ trade, the years from 1873 to 1878 being thus spent. – On June 1, 1878, he came to Wheatland.  He worked with a bridge construction crew for three and a half years and then returned east.  Retuning [sic] to California in 1882 he opecd [sic] a carriage makers’ shop in Wheatland.  Later, graduating from the Chapman [sic] School of Embalming, he took up undertaking and established the business of Hopkins & Bevan, later known as Bevan & Glidden.  After the death of Mr. Barnes, a pioneer in the business in Marysville, Mr. Bevan purchased the business which later was known as R. E. Bevan & Son and now is as [sic] the Bevan-Briker [sic] Funeral Home. – In 1888 Mr. Bevan was nominated for coroner of Yuba county and in January, 1889, took the office which he held until 1988 [sic, should be 1899], when he was elected sheriff, a position, he held until 1903.  He also served as a city councilman of Marysville. – Mr. Bevan was made a Mason in Yuba Lodge No. 39 F. & A. M., but since the consolidation of several lodges he is a member of Corinthian Lodge No. 9 of this city, Washington Chapter, No. 13 R. A. M., Marysville Commandery No. 7 K. T., Marysville Chapter No. 55, O. E. S., Oakland Consistory, and Islam Temple A. A. O. N. M. S., as well as the Woodmen of the World, Independent Order of Foresters; Foresters of Ameica [sic]; Improved Ode [sic] of Red Men; Eagles, Elks, and Odd Fellows.  The marriage of Mr. Bevan occurred in Marysville and united him with Miss Josephine Phelan.  Mr. Bevan was bereaved of his wife on March 17, 1912.

BIHLMAN, MRS. ANTHONY

Marysville Appeal - 5/13/1914, p5 - Mrs. Bihlman Funeral - The funeral of the late Mrs. Anthony Bihlman was conducted yesterday morning from St. Joseph's church in this city.  Rev. Father Coleman officiated at the church and Rev. Father Coen conducted the services at the grave.  The funeral was under the direction of Kelly brothers.

BILHARTZ, JOSEPH A. (Joe)

Marysville Appeal-Democrat-October 19, 1948-Joe A. Bilhartz Dies in Hospital- Joseph A. (Joe) BILHARTZ, a native of Marysville, died at noon yesterday in Rideout Memorial hospital. He had been in failing health for some time, but was active until he became ill, unexpectedly, last Friday, when he was removed to the hospital. – Bilhartz formerly was proprietor of Moor’s Boot Shop on D St. He was a member of Foresters of America for more than 50 years. – Bilhartz was the son of pioneer Marysville parents, august and Elizabeth Bilhartz, who located here in the early 50s. He was the brother of the late Mrs. Augusta Katzner, the late Mrs. Elizabeth Chase and the late Mrs. Emma Rubel. – Surviving relatives include his sister, Mrs. George Eckert of San Francisco, formerly of Marysville; a niece, Mrs. Mabel K. Bresnan and a nephew, Arthur W, Chase, both of Marysville; and a number of grandnephews and grandnieces. – Rosary will be said at 8 o’clock tonight in Lipp & Sullivan chapel, and the funeral mass will be at 9 a.m. tomorrow in St. Joseph’s Catholic church. Internment will be in the family plot in Marysville City cemetery, with the Foresters officiating at Graveside rites. (Submitted by Craig Hahn.)

BINNINGER, A. C.

Marysville Evening Democrat-January 15, 1907-A. C. BINNINGER DIES IN ASYLUM- A. C. BINNINGER, formerly of Browns Valley, died in the Napa Insane Asylum Sunday at the age of 64 years. He was a native of Illinois and has a number of relatives in this county. – The body was brought here last evening and is at the undertaking parlor of Kelly Bros. awaiting burial. (Submitted by Craig Hahn.)

BINNINGER, ANNE ELIZABETH

Marysville Appeal-Democrat-March 15, 1971-Rites Set For Yuba Native-Funeral services are scheduled tomorrow for Anne Elizabeth BINNINGER, 90, who died Saturday in Marysville Convalescent Hospital. – A native of Yuba County and lifetime resident here, she made her home at 25 E. 12^th St. Marysville. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Sperbeck, who settled in the Browns Valley area of Yuba County in 1852. – She is survived by three sons, Norval Binninger of Albany and Brownlee and Elden Binninger, both of Marysville; two sisters, Mayme Tapley and Esther Johnson, both of Marysville; and by six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. – Funeral services have been set for tomorrow at 10 a.m. at Lipp & Sullivan Chapel with Rev. William Wallace Morgan of the Marysville First Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial will be in Sierra View Memorial Park. (Submitted by Craig Hahn.)

BINNINGER, BERNICE

Marysville Evening Democrat-August 26, 1915-DEATH OF CHILD-Bernice BINNINGER, four-year old daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Edward Binninger, well known residents of Browns Valley, died at home there Wednesday night. The child was a native of this county. Funeral will be held from the family home Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock and internment will be made in the Peoria cemetery under the direction of Kelly Bros.

BINNINGER, CAROLINE CATHERINE

Appeal Democrat newspaper - 6/16/1930 - p2 - MRS. BINNINGER, LIFELONG YUBA RESIDENT, DIES - Mrs. Caroline Catherine BINNINGER, 62, resident of Yuba county all her life, died Saturday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Dewey Allread, in Marysville. Death followed an extended illness. - Mrs. Binninger was born and reared at Browns Valley and was well known throughout the county. - She is survived by her husband, Edwin F. Binninger of Browns Valley, and the following children: Mrs. Harvey Eich, Mrs. Dewey Allread, Mrs. Frank Brophy, Elmer R. Binninger and Charles E. Binninger, all of Marysville. - Also surviving are eight grandchildren, two brothers, Jake and Charles Sperbeck, and five sisters, Mrs. Frank Dutra, Mrs. Lou Binninger, Mrs. Chester A. Smith, Mrs. Esther Crook and Mrs. Gordon Tapley, all of Marysville. - Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the chapel of Lipp & Sullivan. Burial will be in the Peoria cemetery.

BINNINGER, CHARLES EDWIN SR.

Marysville Appeal-Democrat-Jun 5 1978-Rites Tomorrow For Charles E. Binninger-Charles Edwin BINNINGER Sr., a native of Browns Valley and a life-long area resident died Saturday in Rideout Hospital. – He made his home at 2140 Buchanan St., Marysville. – Both Binninger’s mother and father were born in this area. – A retired Pacific Gas & Electric Co. employee, he was a veteran of World War I, having seen combat in Europe. – Survivors include his wife, Aileen Binninger of Marysville; two daughters, Amy Phillips of Marysville and Carol B. Hamon of Yuba City; a son Charles E. Binninger Jr. of Bakersfield; a sister, Margaret Brophy of Marysville; a brother, Elmer R. Binninger of Marysville; five grandchildren and eight grandchildren. – Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. tomorrow in Hutchinson’s Colonial Chapel with rev. Richard Markle of Marysville First Presbyterian Church officiating. Closing services will be in Sierra View Memorial Park. – The family has suggested donations to the Rideout Hospital Memorial Fund. (Submitted by Craig Hahn.)

BINNINGER, CHARLES "ROY"

Marysville Appeal-Democrat-March 15, 1986-Charles Binninger-Graveside services will be held Monday for Charles “Roy” BINNINGER, 83, of Dobbins, who died March 7 at his home. – A native of Browns Valley, Binninger lived his whole live in the Yuba-Sutter area. He was a self-employed miner. – Binninger is survived by two nieces, Loretta G. Case and Betty Lloyd, both of Utah; and two nephews, Clarence Binninger of Idaho and William Binninger of San Francisco. – Services are set for 10 a.m. Monday at the Peoria Cemetery in Browns Valley. Visitation Lipp & Sullivan Chapel will be Sunday from noon to 8 p.m. (Submitted by Craig Hahn.)

BINNINGER, DAVID

Marysville Appeal-Democrat-December 31, 1937-DAVID BINNINGER, 80, CLAIMED BY DEATH-For 75 years a resident of Browns Valley, David BINNINGER, 80 who was born in Nevada City, died late Thursday in a local hospital after a long illness. He was engaged in ranching for the major part of his life. Surviving him are a son Bill Binninger of Browns valley, and a daughter, Grace Binninger of Sacramento. Funeral services will be announced by Lipp & Sullivan.

BINNINGER, EDWIN FRANCIS

Appeal Democrat newspaper - 11/25/1933 - p2 - DEATH CALLS B.V. PIONEER - Edwin Francis BINNINGER, 70, lifetime resident of Browns Valley, died Saturday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Dewey Allread, in Marysville. He had been in failing health for some time. - Binninger was widely known throughout Yuba county as a stockman and rancher. - Surviving are two sons, Charles E. Binninger of Marysville and Elmer R. Binninger of Browns Valley, and three daughters, Mrs. Harvey Eich, Mrs. Allread of Marysville and Mrs. Frank Brophy of Hammonton. He also leaves three sisters, Mrs. Josephine Hendricks, Sacramento; Mrs. Ruby White, San Francisco; Mrs. Margaret Miller, Tudor, and one brother, D.T. Binninger of Browns Valley. Nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren also survive. - Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, at Lipp and Sullivan chapel. Interment will be made in Peoria cemetery.

BINNINGER, ELDEN GORDON

Marysville Appeal-Democrat-April 4, 1984-Elden G. Binninger-Funeral arrangements are pending at Chapel of Twin Cities for Elden Gordon BINNINGER, 70, of Marysville, who died last night in Roseville Community Hospital after a month’s illness. – A meatcutter for 43 years, he retired eight years ago after selling his shop-Benny’s Meat market- on 12^th Street in Marysville. – Born April 11 1913, Brownsville, he served with the Army, Navy and Air Force during World War II. – He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and was active in Masonic organizations and E Clampus Vitus. – He is survived by two sons, Louis Binninger of Yuba City and Ron Hanson of Vallejo; a daughter, Sondra MacCullough of Danville; two brothers, Norvil Binninger of Albany and Melvin (Brownie) Binninger of Marysville; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. (Submitted by Craig Hahn.)

BINNINGER, ELMER R.

Marysville Appeal-Democrat-March 5, 1988-Elmer R. Binninger-Funeral services are scheduled at 2 p.m. at Hutchinson & Carnes Colonial Chapel for Elmer R. BINNINGER, 92, of Browns Valley, who died March 4, 1988 at Yuba City Care Center. – A retired laborer with the Yuba County Road Department, he was a lifetime area resident. He was born and raised in Browns Valley. – Binninger was a descendent of early Yuba County residents Edwin Binninger and Caroline Sperbeck. – He was preceded in death by family members, Frances Johnson, Edith Eich, Manilla Allread, Margaret Brophy, Bernice Binninger and Charlie Binninger. – Survivors include several nieces and nephews. - The Rev. James Lynn of the First Methodist Church of Marysville will officiate at the services. – Visitation will be at Hutchinson & Carnes Sunday from noon until 8 p.m. – Burial will be at the Peoria Cemetery in Browns Valley. (Submitted by Craig Hahn.)

BINNINGER, EMANUEL M.

Marysville Daily Appeal-March 29, 1899-PASSING OF EMANUEL BINNINGER-A Resident of Brown’s Valley Country For Half a Century, Removed by Death-Emanuel M. BINNINGER, a pioneer resident of the Brown’s Valley Irrigation district died rather suddenly at his home two miles north of Browns Valley about noon yesterday. The deceased had complained of being unwell about 2 o’clock yesterday morning. It we thought that he was suffering from a congestive chill, the sudden and fatal result of which was a great shock to the members of his family. The late Emanuel Binninger was a native of Illinois, and about 66 years of age. When a young man he went from that State to Kentucky where he attended college, and where he afterwards married his present wife. Coming to California in 1849, he located in Brown’s Valley, where his father ran the Empire House, and on his death Manuel took upon himself the conduct of that wayside hotel. He engaged in the sheep business up to 1889, about which time he disposed of most of his land to Julius Bernoulle, a Swiss capitalist, retaining160 acres for a homestead. Deceased was a Director and Secretary of the Brown’s Valley Irrigation District during the first term for which officers were chosen for that organization, and was as well for several years Justice of the Peace for Long Bar Township. He was a well educated man, fond of humor, of a genial disposition and was very hospitable. By his death an old land mark of that district has been removed. He was a brother of William T. Binninger of the Summit House. Decease leaves a wife, three daughters, Mrs. J. P. Hendricks, Mrs. G. F. Forbes and Miss Maggie Binninger, and three sons, David T., Charles B., and Edwin F. Binninger. Coroner A. B. Hopkins, on being notified of his death, departed at once for his home to hold an inquest. The autopsy will determine the cause of death. The funeral will take place tomorrow.

Marysville Daily Appeal-March 31, 1899-LAID TO REST-The Mortal Remains of the Late Emanuel Binninger Consigned to Earth-The funeral of the late E. M. BINNINGER, a pioneer resident of Brown’s Valley Irrigation District took place yesterday morning at 11 o’clock, and was largely attended. The services were held at the Union church, where Rev. Mr. Chase of Honcut, officiated, as well as at Peoria cemetery, where the internment took place. The following gentlemen acted as pallbearers: W. M. Jeffereds, Timothy Dolan, James McDowell, James Barton, E. McMahon and Jacob Sperbeck. Numerous floral pieces were placed on the casket.

BINNINGER, FREDERICK B.

Marysville Appeal-Democrat-December 12, 1941-Yuba Native Dies-Frederick B. BINNINGER, native of Browns Valley, died Thursday morning at his home in Los Angeles, where he had been residing with his sister, Mrs. Annie Diver. – The body has been shipped to Marysville for services and internment. The services will be in the Colonial chapel of Hutchinson & Merz Monday at 2 p.m. Internment will be in the Peoria cemetery north of Browns Valley. – Other relatives are Milton Binninger of Browns Valley and Mrs. Jennie Townsend of Vallejo. (Submitted by Craig Hahn.)

BINNINGER, INFANT 

Daily Bee – 8/27/1873 – DEATHS – Near the Empire House, Yuba county, August 24, daughter of E.M., and Mattie Binninger, aged 17 days. (B. S.)

BINNINGER, JEAN I.

Marysville Appeal-Democrat-January 2, 1987-Jean I. Binninger-Funeral services are scheduled Monday at 2:30 p.m. at Lipp & Sullivan Chapel for Jean I. BINNINGER, 82, of Marysville, who died Dec. 31, 1986, at Marysville Convalescent Hospital. – A retired Marysville Joint Unified School District elementary school teacher, she was born in Chico and spent the rest of her life in the local area. – She was a past president of the Native Daughters of the Golden West (Marysville); a member of the Retired Teachers Association; a member of the Marysville Art Club; a member of the California Teachers Association; and a member of the Presbyterian Women’s Club. – She is survived by her husband, Melvin Binninger of Marysville; a son, Robert B. Binninger of Marysville; a sister, Alison Huston of Woodland; and a granddaughter. – The Rev. Richard Markle of the First Presbyterian Church of Marysville will officiate at the funeral service. – Burial will be in Sierra View Memorial park. – Visitation will be Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Monday from 9 a.m. until the funeral. (Submitted by Craig Hahn.)

BINNINGER, LOUIS D.

Marysville Appeal-Democrat-September 7, 1931-L. D. BINNINGER DIES AT HOME IN MARYSVILLE-Louis D. BINNINGER, a member of a pioneer Yuba county family, died Sunday Morning at the family home, 125 Twelfth street, Marysville. He was a native of Yuba county, aged 56, and had resided all his life in this vicinity. Surviving him are his widow, Annie Binninger, and four sons, William L., Melvin B., and Eldon Binninger, all of Marysville, and Norval Binninger of Berkeley. Two brothers are Fred Binninger of Marysville and Milt Binninger of Browns Valley. Sisters surviving are Mrs. Alice White of Colusa, Mrs. Seth Townsend of Portola, Mrs. Bertha Burgeman of North Carolina and Mrs. Charles Diver of Los Angeles. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the chapel of Lipp & Sullivan, with Rev. R. M. Huston officiating in the religious rites. Internment will be in Sierra View Memorial Park.

BINNINGER, MARGARET

Marysville Weekly Appeal-July 28, 1893-Death of Mrs. Binninger-Mrs. Margaret BINNINGER, mother of E. M. Binninger died at Brown’s valley Saturday. The deceased lady was over 85 years of age and has resided in this county over thirty years. She was a native of Ohio. (Submitted by Craig Hahn.)

BINNINGER, MATTIE

Democrat newspaper - 1/3/1911, p 8 - MRS. MATTIE BINNINGER - An early pioneer of Yuba county, Mrs. Mattie West Binninger of Browns Valley, died Monday at her late home. Deceased was a native of Georgetown, Kentucky, aged 72 years and 9 days. She was the mother of Thomas D. Binninger, Charles Binninger, Edwin F. Binninger, Mrs. Eugenia J. Kendrick, Mrs. Gordon Forbes and Mrs. Frank Bishop. She had been a resident of this county for over fifty years. The funeral will take place at 11 a.m. Wednesday morning; interment in Peoria cemetery. R. E. Bevan has charge of the arrangements.

BINNINGER, MICHAEL BROWNLEE

Marysville Appeal-Democrat-December 12, 1981-Michael B. Binninger-Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the First Presbyterian Church, Marysville, for Michael Brownlee BINNINGER, 26, of Marysville, whose body was found Wednesday at the base of Bullards Bar Dam. – According to Yuba County sheriff’s deputy, Binninger apparently jumped from the middle of the dam into the reservoir. – The co-owner of Cal-Western Hydraulic Co. in San Leandro for the past 2 ½ years, Binninger last lived at 135 Rideout Way. Born in Colusa, he was a lifetime resident of the area. – He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Marysville, an Eagle Scout and a member of Ducks Unlimited. Binninger was an avid hunter and fisherman. – Survivors include his parents, Robert and Marlene Binninger of Marysville; a sister, Lori Ann Binninger of Marysville; his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin B. Binninger of Marysville; his maternal grandmother, Edna Coleman of Sutter; and an uncle, Ronald Coleman. – Rev. Richard Markle of the First Presbyterian Church will officiate over the services. Burial will be Sierra View Memorial Park. – Memorials to the Boy Scouts of America, P. O. Box 1351, Marysville, 95901, are suggested by the family. (Submitted by Craig Hahn.)

BINNINGER, MILTON H.

Marysville Appeal-Democrat-January 3, 1944-LAST OF BINNINGER BROTHERS SUMMONED-Last of four brothers of the pioneer Binninger family of Yuba county, Milton H. BINNINGER saw the New Year dawn, then passed to his reward. He had been ill in a local hospital the past three months and had no desire to keep on living. For years, Binninger was a teamster, and before the auto truck came into use he piloted long teams of horses transporting freight between Marysville and the mountain communities and mines. He lived for years in the Stanfield Hill area, where a large wayside hotel was headquarters for teamsters and a station for the stages. Two sisters remain of the original family, they being Mrs. Annie Divver of Los Angeles and Mrs. Jennie Townsend of Vallejo. Several nieces and nephews survive him. Funeral service will be held in the colonial chapel of Hutchinson and Merz Wednesday at 2 p.m. Internment will be made in the family plot in the old Peoria cemetery, above Browns Valley.  

BINNINGER, ROBERT BROWNLEE

Marysville Appeal-Democrat-May 8, 1989-Robert B. Binninger-Services are scheduled Wednesday for Robert Brownlee BINNINGER, 56, of Marysville, who died May 6, 1989, at his residence. – Born in Woodland, Binninger was a lifelong resident of the Yuba-Sutter area. He was a certified public accountant and a member of the state Board of Accountancy. He was active in Boys Scout and Little League and was a member of e Clampus Vitus of La Porte. – He is survived by his daughter, Lori Pommerenck of Yuba City. – Funeral services are scheduled at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Lipp & Sullivan Chapel with the Rev. Chris Kersting of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church of Yuba City officiating. Burial will be in Sierra View Memorial Park. – The family has suggested memorial contributions to the Buttes Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, Ninth & B streets, Marysville, CA 95901. (Submitted by Craig Hahn.)

BINNINGER, WALTER J.

Marysville Appeal-Democrat-September 29, 1930-W. J. BINNGER, NATIVE OF YUBA, DIES, AGED 75-Walter J. BINNINGER, 75, a well known farmer of Yuba County died Saturday at his home at Browns Valley. Born in Yuba county, Binninger had resided here all his life. – He is survived by three brothers, M. H. Binninger of Browns Valley, L. S. Binninger and F. B. Binninger of Marysville, and four sisters, Mrs. Alice White of Colusa, Mrs. S. Townsend of Westwood, Mrs. Annie Diver of Los Angeles, and Mrs. Bertha Bergman of Nevada City. – Binninger was a member of a pioneer family of Yuba county. His father was W. T. Binninger, who crossed the plains to California in 1849. The father built the Empire hotel near Browns Valley in 1854, and later was proprietor of the Plymouth hotel at Browns Valley and the Summit House. – The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday from the Lipp and Sullivan chapel, Rev. R. M. Huston officiating. Burial will be in the Peoria cemetery. (Submitted by Craig Hahn.)

BINNINGER, MRS. WILLIAM

Marysville Appeal-October 28, 1913-YUBA PIONEER IS SUMMONED-Mrs. William Binninger Died While Visiting With Her Daughter-The funeral of Mrs. William Binninger, who died last Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Anna Diver, in Napa, will be held today. The remains, which are at Kelly brothers’ mortuary chapel, will be taken this morning at 11 o’clock for Peoria, where services will be held in the church at 2 o’clock. Internment will be made in the Peoria cemetery and Rev. Will Stuart Wilson will conduct the services. – Mrs. Binninger was one of the pioneer women of Yuba county, having resided for many years at the Summit House, which she and her husband, William Binninger, who now survives her, conducted. Besides her husband, Mrs. Binninger is survived by four daughters, Mrs. G. W. White of Colusa, Mrs. Seth Townsend, of Los Angeles, Mrs. Diver of Napa county and Mrs. Garibaldi of Nevada City and four sons, Fred, Walter, Lou and Milton Binninger. (Submitted by Craig Hahn.)

BIRMINGHAM, JAMES THOMPSON  

Marysville Evening Democrat – 3/25/1916 – PIONEER OF YUBA COUNTY PASSES AWAY – Thos. H. Birmingham, a well known resident of Strawberry Valley, and a pioneer of Yuba County, died at his home in Strawberry Valley  yesterday morning at the age of 84 years. Birmingham was born in the state of Michigan and came to California in the early fifties. For many years he operated a toll on the Strawberry Road, having bought it from the father of Doctors John and F.W. Gibson. He was one of the surviving members of old Lumpkin Mill Company, and for many years acted as it’s president. In his declining years he lived a quiet life at his home in Strawberry Valley. The deceased is survived by his widow and a son , Bart Birmingham, of Chico, and a daughter, residing in York, Pennsylvania. The funeral will be held Saturday morning, with interment in the Strawberry Valley Cemetery. ( Note: The variation in the name is puzzling, James Thompson is correct by all historical records available. The son mentioned was actually Arthur Barton Birmingham, the daughter was Elizabeth D. (Birdie) Birmingham. Article fails to mention two children by his second wife, William B. and James E. Birmingham. [B.S.]).

BISHOP, LEONARD L.

Appeal Democrat - 2/17/2969, p13 - Leonard L. Bishop, 71, of Camptonville died Sunday in Miners Hospital in Nevada City. - He was a native of Camptonville and was engaged in the lumber business there all his life.  He was also well-known in the Marysville area. - He is survived by his wife, Irene D.; two daughters, Delores Pendola and Darlene Hill, both of Grass Valley; a son, Jack of McKinleyville; 11 grandchildren, and one great granddaughter. - Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow at 11 a.m. in the Camptonville Masonic Hall with Judge Acton Cleveland officiating.  Nevada County Veterans Service Council will hold graveside services at the Compton [sic-Camptonville] Cemetery.  Mr. Bishop was a World War I veteran. - Hooper-Weaver Funeral Home of Grass Valley is in charge of the arrangements.

BISHOP, LESTER

Appeal Democrat - 11/3/1918 - Lester Bishop Dies in France of Wounds - Mrs. Annie Bishop of Marysville has received official notice of the death of her son Lester Bishop, while serving with the American Expeditionary Forces in France.  The boy died on October 7th of wounds received in action. - Lester Bishop enlisted with Co. I of Oroville, April 1, 1917, and was one of the first Marysville boys to see action in France.  Besides his mother, he leaves one brother, Clyde Bishop of this city.

BITNER, CYRUS CARRINGTON

Union [Nevada County] - 8/8/1917, p8 - Capt. Bitner, War Veteran, Is Dead. - Was Prominent in Lower End of County and for Many Years Justice of Peace at Spenceville - Captain Cyrus C. Bitner, veteran of the Civil War, justice of the peace and one of the most prominent men of the lower end of the county, died at his home at Spenceville yesterday morning, aged 80 years, 9 months and nine days.  Captain Bitner had been engaged in building a new residence at Spenceville and was laying cement when he was attacked by an ailment of the heat [sic], fell and soon expired. - Captain Bitner was a native of Pennsylvania, from which state he responded to President Lincoln's call for soldiers in '61.  He served with distinction, gaining the rank of captain - thus the title by which he was known for so many years was genuine and honorably earned. - Following the close of the war Captain Bitner came to California and to Nevada county, locating at Spenceville.  There he lived continuously, the period of his residence covering over 50 years.  For many years he was a power in county politics and held many minor offices, including that of justice of the peace at Spenceville, which he retained at the time of his death. - Captain Bitner was largely interested in the copper claims around Spenceville and in former years was active in their development.  He had unbounded faith in the extent of the deposits and felt that a great property would ultimately be developed there. - The deceased veteran is survived by his wife and two daughters, Mrs. August Anderson, wife of a Spenceville merchant, and Mrs. Ella M. Austin, the well known teacher and member of the County Board of Education.  The funeral will be conducted Thursday at 10 o'clock from the family residence at Spenceville by Rev. William Clark of the Grass Valley Methodist Church.  Interment will be in the cemetery at Smartsville.

Marysville Daily Appeal - 8/9/1917, p3 - In the death of Captain C. C. Bitner at Spenceville, which occurred Tuesday morning suddenly from heart diseases, Nevada and Yuba counties suffer the loss of one of their most highly respected pioneer citizens. - A man of sterling qualities, loved and honored by all for over half a century, having passed 80 years of a successful life, he leaves to mourn his demise a loving wife and two devoted daughters, Mrs. Ella Austin and Mrs. Emma Anderson of Spenceville.  He was a lifelong member of the Masonic lodge in the east.  The funeral will be held Thursday from his home in Spenceville at 10 o'clock.  Interment in the Fraternal cemetery at Smartsville.

Marysville Evening Democrat - 8/11/1917, p8 - Capt. Bitner's Death Due to Heart Failure - The funeral of the late Captain C. Bitner, who dropped dead Tuesday at his home in Spenceville, was conducted this morning at 10:30 o'clock from the family residence, interment being made in the Smartsville cemetery.  Rev. William Clark of Grass Valley preached the funeral sermon.  A coroner's jury yesterday, which was convened by Coroner Thomas Harris, reached a verdict that Captain Bitner's death was caused by heart failure.

BLACK, GUS E.

Daily Appeal - Died - Black - At Magalia, June 30, 1891, Gus E., only son of Ralph M. and Emily A. Black, aged 9 months and 21 days.  Past his suffering, Past his pain, Cease to weep, For tears are vain.

BLACK, JEWELL ELIZABETH

Marysville Appeal-Democrat-May 27, 1975-Jewell E. Black-Jewell Elizabeth BLACK, 51, of Marysville, died Sunday in Rideout Hospital following a long illness. – A native of Placerville, Mrs. Black was a medical secretary. – Survivors include a daughter, Regan Black Kennedy of El Granada; her mother, Mrs. Leo J. Anderson of Marysville; a sister, Mrs. Robert Ayers of Marysville; a brother, Bruce Anderson of Fair Oaks, and her mother-in-law, Mrs. Cora E. Black of Marysville. – The family has suggested memorials to the Multiple Sclerosis Society. – Service and internment will be private. (Submitted by Craig Hahn.)