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NALL, IRA E.

NALL, WALDO MATTHEW

NELSON, JOHN

Daily Appeal - 8/10/1897, p1 - Death at Brown's Valley - John Nelson, the Lonely Occupant of a Miner's Cabin, Passes Out - John Nelson died at his cabin on the McAuslan ranch on Saturday, aged 70 years.  Judge Jefferds held an inquest as the deceased had not been attended by a physician.  The jury, after listening to some testimony, decided that death resulted from old age and malaria. - The remains were brought to this city and the interment took place Sunday afternoon.

NELSON, LARSON

Evening Democrat - 11/19/1917, p1 - City Sexton Nelson Died Last Night - Lars Nelson, well known resident of this city, and for the past twenty-three years sexton of the city cemetery, died last night at the Rideout hospital, as the result of injuries received when he fell off his wagon in a runaway about eight days ago.  Nelson struck on his shoulder and neck and since the fall he was paralyzed. - He was a native of Sweden, and 64 years of age.  He has been a resident of this city for the past forty years.  He is survived by four sons, Nels, Fred, Lars Jr., and Carl Nelson, and one daughter, Miss Tillie Nelson.  He is a member of Court Pride No. 34, Foresters of America, of this city.  The remains are in charge of R. E. Bevan & Son.

Evening Democrat - 11/20/1917, p8 - Funeral of Lars Nelson To Be Held Wednesday - The funeral of Lars Nelson, city sexton in this city for the past twenty-three years, will be held from Foresters' hall Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, under the auspices of Court Pride No. 34, Foresters of America, of which the deceased was a member.  Interment will be made in the city cemetery by R. E. Bevan & Son.

Marysville Appeal - 11/20/1917, p4 - Lars Nelson, City Sexton, Dies - Lars Nelson, aged 64 years, died Sunday night at the Rideout hospital as the result of injuries sustained when he fell from his wagon in a runaway a few days ago.  He struck on his shoulder and since that time has been paralyzed. - He was a native of Sweden and has been a resident of this city for the past 40 years.  He is survived by a wife, Augusta Nelson; four sons, Nels, Fred, Lars Jr., and Carl Nelson, and one daughter, Miss Tillie Nelson.  He is a member of the local order of Foresters.  R. E. Bevan & Son have charge of the remains and funeral announcement will be made later.

Evening Democrat - 11/21/1917, p5 - Funeral of Lars Nelson Held Today - The funeral services for the late Lars Nelson were held this morning at 10 o'clock at the Foresters hall.  Rev. Charles G. McHatton, pastor of the Christian church, officiated, assisted by the officers and members of Court Pride of Marysville, No. 34.  The officiating officers were Matt Arnoldy, Frank Hosking, Gus Arnoldy, and Jas. Robinson.  Interment was made in the family plot in the city cemetery, under the direction of R. E. Bevan and Son. - Miss Alice Juch, accompanied by Miss Selma Lewek, rendered two selections appropriate for the occasion. - The following were the casket-bearers:  W. C. Burroughs, Moses Schwab, Henry Erwin, Clarence Swift, James Barrett and James Robinson.

Daily Appeal - 11/21/1917, p5 - Funeral of Lars Nelson - The funeral services of the late Lars Nelson, sexton of the Marysville city cemetery, will be held this morning at Foresters hall at 10 o'clock.  The officers and members of Court Pride of Marysville No. 34 will conduct the services at the hall and at the interment which will be in the family plot in the Marysville city cemetery under the direction of R. E. Bevan & Son.

NELSON, LAURA E.

Appeal Democrat - 4/30/1956, p 18 - Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock in Lipp & Sullivan Chapel for Mrs. Laura E. NELSON, 90, a 75-year resident of the Marysville area who died Saturday, in an Auburn hospital.  Rev. Victor Hatfield of St. John's Episcopal Church, Marysville, will officiate.  Burial will be in Brownsville Cemetery.

NELSON, NETTIE S. (HARRINGTON)

Daily Appeal – 12/04/1900, p. 1 – DEATH THE REAPER. – Mrs. Nettie S. Nelson Succumbs to Stomach and Heart Trouble. – Nettie S. beloved wife of N. V. Nelson, the well known liveryman, died at 10 o’clock yesterday morning from stomach and heart trouble. – The deceased was a native of California, aged 35 years, 10 months and 20 days and leaves besides her husband a son, Niles, aged 12 years, and her father, E. A. Harrington of the Colusa & Sites Railroad, and brother, Will Harrington of Colusa to mourn her loss. – Very few of Mrs. Nelson’s friends were aware that she had been in poor health since her return from the bay, and they were startled to hear of the announcement of her death. – The funeral will take place at 10 o’clock to-morrow morning, from her late residence.  The interment will be private.  The deceased was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church. – Mr. Nelson has the sympathy of his large circle of friends and acquaintances in this city in this hour of his deep affliction.

NELSON, PERCILLA

Daily Democrat - 9/30/1899, p4 - Death of an Aged Lady; Had Almost Doubled the Time Alloted For Man to Live - Mrs. Percilla Nelson, a colored woman, who claimed to be 130 years of age, died at the home of her son, Nathaniel Nelson, corner Tenth and G streets, at 1 o'clock this afternoon.  According to the family records, Mrs. Nelson was born in Cork county, Tennessee, March 8, 1769.  She crossed the plains in '49 and settled in San Joaquin county, where she resided 21 years before coming to Marysville.  Mrs. Churchill of this city is a daughter of deceased, and there are numerous grandchildren. - The funeral will take place from the A.M.E. Church Monday at 2 p.m. - - also on page 4 The Tomb: NELSON - In this city, September 30, 1899, Mrs. Percilla Nelson, a native of Tennessee, aged 130 years. - Funeral services at A.M.E. Church Monday at 2 p.m.

Marysville Daily Appeal - Death of an Aged Woman; Claimed by Her Family That She Had Passed the Century Mark by Thirty Years - Mrs. Percillia [sic] Nelson, a colored woman who has resided in this city for the past thirteen years, died at 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the home of her son, Nathaniel Nelson, corner of Tenth and G streets. - According to the family records furnished to the Appeal by her son, she was born in Cook county, Tennessee, on March 8, 1769, which would make her 130 years of age at the time of her death. - She had been a resident of Tennessee for many years in early life, afterwards going to reside in Missouri, from which State she came to California with her husband, who had prior to that time crossed the plains in 1850, and earned enough money by conducting a laundry in Sacramento to return and purchase her freedom.  The couple resided for many years at Lodi, San Joaquin county, before coming to Marysville. - The deceased woman was the mother of thirteen children, one of her daughters, Mrs. Monroe being a resident of Prairie district, and her son Nathan being employed as janitor in several business houses in this city.  He has taken care of his aged mother for many years, and stated that she was able to be about the house and take exercise up to about four months ago, and had at all times enjoyed excellent health.  While the deceased woman is known to have been a very old woman, still it is scarcely to be believed that the claim made that she had reached the age of one hundred and thirty years is worthy of credence.  It is not at all unlikely that she had passed the century mark, however, and in looking backward over that lapse of time what great changes have been observed by the woman who is now dead.  Within her life time, beginning but a short time after the close of the revolutionary war came the formation of the Government of this country and its acquisition of territory until the brotherhood of states from the thirteen original colonies had stretched from ocean to ocean.  In the world of invention the steamboat, locomotive engine, telegraph and telephone have all been involved.  In the cause of humanity the shackles have been stricken from her people, and where in her prime all people of African decent were held in bondage, now all are free and equal.  It has been a long life that "Granny" Nelson has lived, and how the world has progressed the while and how it will go on advancing till who can tell the wonderful events which may come to pass before we who are in our prime come to lay down the burden of life also and pass into the hereafter.

Marysville Daily Appeal - 10/3/1899, p1 - Funeral of Mrs. Percillia [sic] Nelson - The funeral of Mrs. Percillia [sic] Nelson, who had lived to the very ripe old age of 130 years, took place yesterday and was attended by her neighbors and many friends. - The funeral services took place at 2 o'clock at the A.M.E. church, where Rev. Mr. Hubbard officiated, as well as at the city cemetery where the interment took place. - The following acted as pall bearers:  Sandy Clark, J. C. Jenkins, Wm. Burns, J. Hatton, James Churchill and J. J. Gainsville.

[Note from Kathy:  I have researched and attempted to validate her age.  At this time, I have found no evidence to confirm her age at death. If you should have any further information regarding Percilla or her family, please contact Kathy at this website - email address found on main page as image.]

NESBIT, JACKSON

Daily Appeal - 4/8/1876, p2 - Died:  Near Rose's Station, Butte county, April 4th, Jackson Nesbit, aged 60 years, a native of Pennsylvania.

NESEMAN, D.

Marysville Daily Appeal - Wed 2/3/1869, p2 - Died:  In this city, February 1st, D. Neseman, a native of Syke, Germany, aged 40 years. - The funeral will take place at half past one o'clock from his late residence at the Philadelphia House.  Friends are invited to attend.

NEUBEL, ANNA STIEMIER

Appeal Democrat - Fri 1/22/1960, p12 - Anna Stiemier Neubel, 87, died yesterday at her home at 616 B St. in Yuba City. - A native of Germany, Mrs. Neubel had lived in Sutter County since 1898. - Survivors in addition to her husband, Gottfried W. Neubel, are:  four children, Robert Stohlman of Sutter; Mrs. Frieda Dedecker of Yuba City; Mrs. Ella Wells of Glendora; Mrs. Margaret McGriffin of Lakeview, Ore.; 15 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. - The late August C. Stohlman, who died in 1950, was her son. - Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 10:30 a.m. in Ullrey Memorial Chapel by Rev. Henry Ebling of Yuba City First Lutheran Church.  Interment will be in Sutter Cemetery.

NEVIN, WILLIAM R.

Marysville Herald - 1/31/1851, p3 - Died:  At Dobbins' Ranche, Jan. 26th, of chronic diarrhoea, Mr. Wm. R. Nevin of St. Louis, Mo. - After a lingering sickness of three months, he expired without a struggle, and in full possession of his faculties.

NEVIS, CARRIE ANN (GOMES)

Appeal-Democrat – 07/11/2000 – p. C2 – OBITUARIES - CARRIE A. NEVIS – Carrie Ann Nevis, 87, of Live Oak died July 10, 2000, at her residence. – Born in Sacramento, she was a lifelong Yuba-Sutter resident.  She was a rancher for 50 years, worked for the Four Season Boutique in Marysville, and was a member of the Women of the Moose, Yuba City Chapter 1089, Yuba City Racquet and Health Club and the 39er Dinner Social Club of Yuba City. – Survivors include four sons, Daniel Nevis Sr. and Frederick Nevis, both of Live Oak, Thomas Nevis of Atwater and Samuel Nevis of Carson City, Nev.; 11 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. – She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred E. Nevis; two brothers, Joe Gomes and Frank Gomes; and a sister, Adeline Witt. – Services:  Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Chapel of the Twin Cities, 715 Shasta St., Yuba City.  A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. at the chapel.  Burial will be in Sutter Cemetery.

NEVIS, GLADYS ESTHER WALLEY

Appeal-Democrat – 07/20/1967, p. 6 – GLADYS E. NEVIS – NEVIS—Gladys Esther Nevis, 78, of Yuba City died yesterday at the Marysville Convalescent Hospital. – A native of Missouri, she had lived in the area for the past 46 years.  She made her home at 521 [?]  Scott St. – She was a 20-year member of the General John Sutter Barrack of the Veterans of Foreign War Auxiliary, a member of the Faith Shrine, White Shrine of Jerusalem, Fidelia Chapter, order of the Eastern Star and Sunflower Rebekah Lodge. – She is survived by a son, George Walley of Yuba City; a step-daughter, Mrs. Frances Green of Sacramento; and two grandchildren. – Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of the Twin Cities.  Rev. Edgar Nelson, pastor of the Yuba City First Methodist Church, will officiate.  Burial will be in Sutter Cemetery.

NEVIS, ISABEL “BELLE” (WILLIAMS)

Appeal-Democrat – 06/27/1947 – p. 9 – VITAL NEWS – Funeral Services – NEVIS—Rosary will be said at 8 o’clock in Lipp & Sullivan chapel for Mrs. Belle Nevis, 81, who died in her home in Yuba City Wednesday.  Mass, previously reported for Monday, will be held Saturday morning at 10 o’clock in St. Joseph’s Catholic church.  Interment will be in Sutter City cemetery.

NEVIS, JOHN C.

Appeal-Democrat – 01/05/1934, p. 5 – John Nevis Called At Sutter Hospital After Long Illness – John C. Nevis, 72, resident for several years at 650 Walnut street, Yuba City, and a native of Nevada City, died Thursday in a Sutter county hospital following a long illness.  Nevis was a retired carpenter and was widely known in Sutter and Nevada counties. – Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Belle Nevis, and three children, Joseph W., Alfred E. and Lillian H. Nevis, all of Yuba City.  He also leaves a sister, Mrs. Margaret Rose, of Yuba City, and two grandchildren, Carl and Josephine Nevis. – Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday at Nevada City Catholic cemetery where interment will be made under direction of the Jones funeral home of Yuba City.

NEVIS, JOSEPH WILLIAM

Appeal-Democrat – 08/28/1964, p. 17 – Joseph Nevis Succumbs At 76 In Yuba City – Joseph William Nevis, 76, a native of Yuba County and a lifelong resident of the Yuba-Sutter area, died yesterday in Fremont Hospital in Yuba City.  he [sic] had been hospitalized for two days. – He was born in Dobbins and was living at 551 [?] Scott St., Yuba City, when he became ill.  he [sic] retired July 1, 1953, after 30 years service with the Pacific Gas and Electric Co. and had been in the Army during Wolld [sic] War I. – Nevis was a member of many fraternal organizations including the Enterprise Lodge, F&AM, for 18 years and American Legion Post 42 of Marysville for 34 years. – Other Masonic organizations to which he belonged were the Royal Arch Masons of Marysville, the Knights Templar, the Yuba City Chapter of White Shrine and the Order of Eastern Star of Yuba City. -–Survivors include his wife, Gladys of Yuba City; a son, Carl, stationed at Elgin Air Force Base, Fla.; a daughter, Mrs. Josephine Green of Sacramento; a sister, Lillian Nevis of Yuba City; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. – Officers of Enterprise Lodge will officiate at the funeral which will be conducted at 10 a.m. tomorrow in the Chapel of the Twin Cities.  Burial will be in Sutter Cemetery.

NEVIS, LILLIAN HELEN

NEWALL, EDWARD LEE

NEWALL, NANCY HERNDON STARR

Poughkeepsie Journal ( New York ) -POUGHKEEPSIE – Nancy Newall, long time resident of the City of Poughkeepsie, died in her home on Friday, Jan. 25, 2008, under the care of Hospice. Nancy Herndon Starr Newall was born on July 25, 1927, in Oakland, CA, daughter of Leonidas Starr and Bernice Bryan Starr, and a 4th generation Californian. She attended Berkeley and Kensington public schools and graduated from Berkeley High School in 1945. She attended Pomona College, Long Beach State (California) and graduated from University of Colorado, Boulder, in 1960. She married Edward Lee Newall, her high school sweetheart, on Aug. 10, 1947. They moved first to Portland, OR, where Lee attended Lewis and Clark College, and later to Los Angeles, where their daughter, Penny and son, Mark, were born and then to Long Beach. In September 1952, Lee died suddenly of Polio. Nancy was employed by IBM in various positions involving finance and accounting in Long Beach, Poughkeepsie and White Plains. She retired after 36 years of service. In her retirement, she became an avid volunteer, serving as a tutor for Literacy Volunteers of America, an elder at both First Presbyterian Church of Poughkeepsie and First Presbyterian Church of Wappingers Falls, a board member for Dutchess Interfaith Outreach and the Hunger Action Network of New York State. For many years, she coordinated the Crop Walk for DIO and operated the food bank for her church. She is survived by her daughter and son, granddaughters, Nomi WeissLaxer, Leorah Weiss-Newall and Zoe Weiss-Newall; daughter-in-law, Susan Weiss; brother, John Bryan Starr and his wife, Marilyn; and nieces, Lynne Ringer and Kate Starr. A memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Church of Wappingers Falls, 2568 South Ave., on Saturday, Feb. 2 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts, in her name, may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Wappingers Falls or Dutchess Interfaith Outreach or you may walk in the October CROP Walk, in her memory. Arrangements under the direction of William G. Miller & Son Funeral Home Inc., 371 Hooker Ave., Poughkeepsie. If you need directions or wish to send condolences, please visit our website at www.wmgmillerfuneralhome.com. ( Note by B.S. - Ashes buried in Strawberry Valley Cemetery, Yuba County,California.)

NEWBERRY, HENRY CHAMBERS

Appeal Democrat – 11/14/1979, p. A-4 – Obituaries – Henry C.  Newberry – Henry Chambers Newberry, 95, of 5515 Alicia Ave., Marysville, died yesterday in Marysville Convalescent Hospital. – A native of Springfield, Mo., he was a retired woodcutter. – Survivors include his wife, Linda M. Newberry of Marysville; a sister, Minnie Smith of McAllister, Okla., and numerous nieces and nephews. – Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Sierra View Memorial Park.  Rev. Ortiz Weniger of the First Baptist Church of Yuba City will officiating [sic].  Services are under the direction of Lipp and Sullivan Chapel.

NEWBERRY, JAMES FRANKLIN

Appeal Democrat – 03/29/1979, p. A-4 – James F. Newberry – Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow for James Franklin Newberry, 77, 8851 Oroville Hwy., Marysville, who was pronounced dead on arrival at Rideout Emergency Center, where he was taken after he became ill. – A retired mechanic, he was a native of Indian Territory, Oklahoma, and had lived in this area 40 years. – Survivors include his wife, Harriet, of Marysville; two sons, Robert Newberry of Bend, Ore., and Cline Newberry of Salem, Ore.; a daughter, Violet Blaine of Salem, Ore., a brother, Henry Newberry of Marysville,; a sister, Minnie Breckinridge of Oklahoma; 14 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. – Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Larry Ivey at 10 a.m. tomorrow in Lipp and Suillivan Chapel.  Burial will be in Sierra View Memorial Park.

NEWBERRY, MAGGIE 

Weekly Appeal – 9/07/1872 – DIED – In this city, Sept. 4^th, Maggie wife of B. F. Newberry, aged 25 years.  (B. S.)

NEWBERT, LEANDER

Marysville Appeal - 1/9/1902, p1 - Leander Newbert Called - The Death Summons Came Suddenly Last Night, Though This Illness Was Long-Protracted - Leander Newbert, an old and a much respected resident of Marysville and vicinity, died at 7:15 last evening at his residence on H street.  While a long illness had made his death a matter of any moment, his sudden taking off last night came, nevertheless, as a surprise. - The deceased was a native of Maine and was over 69 years of age.  He came to California by the Isthmus in the "fifties" and made his home in this State thereafter.  He first mined at Smartsville and Timbuctoo.  Later he followed farming in Yuba county.  The Newbert postoffice was named in his honor.  During his residence in this city, since 1886, he conducted the Central and later the New York livery stable, and was also the U. S. mail messenger for several years, carrying the mails from the postoffice to the depot. - He leaves three sons-Frank, a resident of New Jersey; Lee H., who is employed as bookkeeper by the Marysville Gas & Electric  Company, and Chester, who is with the senior class at the Marysville High School.  He also leaves a daughter, Edna, who is attending the University of California.  Besides he leaves two brothers-James, a resident of Boston, and Thomas A. Newbert, a well-known resident of Smartsville.  His wife, nee Emma F. Dougherty, died in this city on December 13, 1898. - Mr. Newbert was seriously ill last fall and never fully recovered.  Although he was out on Tuesday he became very ill that night and sank rapidly all day yesterday. - The deceased was much respected by all who knew him as he was a good citizen, a kind neighbor, and an honest man in every respect. - The children of the deceased have the sympathy of their many friends. - The time for the funeral has not as yet been set but it will probably take place on Saturday, and will be definitely announced later. - - - p4 - Died:  In this city, January 8th, Leander Newbert, a native of Maine, aged 69 years, 5 months and 28 days. - Funeral notice hereafter.

Marysville Appeal - 1/10/1902, p4 - Died:  In this city, January 8th, Leander Newbert, a native of Maine, aged 69 years, 5 months and 28 days. - The funeral will take place from his late residence on H street Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock.  Interment City cemetery.

NEWELL FAMILY

Appeal Democrat - 12/2/1948, p 1 - Four Are Killed in Oroville Accident - Oroville, Dec. 2 - (AP) - Four persons, believed all members of the same family, were killed in a highway intersection accident today. - The dead:  Harry Newell, 49; Mary Newell, 49; Edna May Newell, 34; and Charles Newell, 4, all of Palermo, Butte county. - Highway patrolmen said the Newell car failed to heed an intersection stop sign on Rt. 24, six and a half miles south of Oroville and collided with an oil tank truck driven by Eldon Neville, 31, of Sacramento.  Neville suffered only minor bruises. - Neither the highway patrol nor the funeral home where the bodies were taken was able at once to establish the relationship of the dead.  [No follow up notices in paper given as to place of burial or other information.]

NEWELL, MAY I. 

Daily Appeal – 10/22/1879 – DIED – At Challenge Mill, October 6, of diphtheria, May I., only daughter of Mr. James and Lizzie Newell, aged 7 years and 10 months. 

                                                       Go to thy rest, fair child

                                                       Go to thy dreamless bed

                                                      While yet so gentile undefiled

                                                      With blessings on thy head.

 (B. S.)

NEWKOM, SOPHIE

Daily Appeal, 07/06/1895 – FUNERAL OF MRS. NEWKOM. – The funeral of Mrs. Sophie Newkom took place from her late residence on Thursday morning.  Services were held at the house by Rev. C. H. Beechgood, and the interment took place at the Sutter City cemetery.  The following gentleman acted as pall bearers:  Timothy Guidery, G. N. Smith, Ed. Fagan, T. E. Holmes, E. J. Howard, and C. E. Bloomfield.

NEWMAN, BOYD VINCENT

NICHOLS, HANNAH

Marysville Weekly Appeal - 8/3/1872, p3 - Died:  In Marysville, July 25th, at the residence of John Gotchet, H street, Miss Hannah Nichols, aged 53 years.

NICHOLS, VIVIAN A.

Appeal Democrat - 4/23/1974, p A-4 - Vivian A. Nichols - Funeral services will be held tomorrow for former Wheatland resident Vivian A. Nichols, 50, of Imlay, Nev.  She died Sunday in Reno. - A native of Idaho, she moved to Wheatland in 1949 and lived there for several years.  She was a housewife. - Survivors include her husband, Melvin of Imlay, Nev.; two sons, Terry of Los Angeles and John of Lake Tahoe; a daughter, Mrs. Marie Smith of Elko, Nev.; three sisters, Mrs. Lucille Hogan of Sparks, Nev., Mrs. Nadine Bertrun of Orlando, Fla., and Mrs. Louise Lietchfield of Lewiston, Ido.; three grandchildren and several aunts and uncles in the Yuba-Sutter area. - Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. tomorrow at Hutchison's Colonial Chapel.  Burial will be in the Wheatland Cemetery.

NICHOLSON, MALCOLM 

NICKLESS, RICHARD

Sacramento Daily Union - 10/9/1880 - Dead Body Found - - Indications of Foul Play - Marysville, October 8th. - This morning about 7 o'clock the dead body of a man was found in Virgin Alley, between Second and Third streets. The name is supposed to be Richard Nickless, recently from Hansonville, in this county, a Cornishman, aged about 55 or 60 years. When found his body was covered with slime from the gutter from which it had been dragged by some unknown person.  The mud on the body was dry, showing its withdrawal to be some time previously.

Sacramento Daily Union - 10/11/1880 - Murdered While Intoxicated - Marysville, October 9th - The man found dead yesterday has been fully identified as Richard Nickless, and has a brother and sister residing near Hansonville.  The body, as it lies at the Morgue, exhibits slight abrasions on the scalp, as if made by a heavy boot.  The head and neck have a suffused appearance, indicating death by suffocation in the slime near where found.  He was last seen in the vicinity about 9 o'clock on the morning of the 7th, in an intoxicated condition.  The verdict of the Coroner's Jury is that deceased was knocked down and held in the slime of the gutter until suffocated by some party unknown.  The remains will be taken in charge by his brother, who is expected to-night.  The deceased was a member of the Forbestown Masonic Lodge.

Sacramento Daily Union - 10/12/1880 - Died:  Marysville, October 8. - Richard Nickless, 45 years.

NIELSEN, ELDEN G. 

Oakland Tribune March 1, 1967 – Elden G. Nielson, 21 who slipped away from the Veterans Administration Hospital in Palo Alto Friday, was run down by a truck as he walked along Interstate 5 near Redding Monday night. Nielson, who had enlisted in the Navy upon graduation from Albany High School in 1960, died instantly. The California Highway Patrol said the truck driver, Owen L. Stidham was unaware his truck had struck Nielson. The accident was still under investigation. From an early age, Nielsen had lived with his grandmother, Mrs. A. A, Vestal and two aunts, Ethel and Thelma Vestal, at 604 Key Route Blvd., Albany. They said he was probably bound for Weed where a cousin lives, at the time. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in Hutchison’s Colonial Chapel, 830 D. St., Marysville. (Transcribed & submitted by Brad Sharpe.)

NIESEN (Neisen), THEODORE

Marysville Evening Democrat - Fri 2/28/1913, p1,8 - Theodore Niesen Succumbs To Fatal Malady - Theodore Neisen, who was stricken with apoplexy last Saturday afternoon while visiting at the home of his motherinlaw, Mrs. E. Knorsa, succumbed to the attack Thursday afternoon at about 6 o'clock.  Owing to the seriousness of the illness little hope was held out for the recovery of Neisen since he was suddenly taken ill Saturday.  After remaining in an unconscious state at the home of his motherinlaw from Saturday until Monday he was removed to the Rideout hospital for treatment, but his condition did not improve and from the first the worst was feared by friends and relatives.  Mr. Neisen was a native of Missouri and only lacked two months of being 67 years old at the time of his death. - The deceased, large of stature, generous hearted and affable was one of the best known residents of Marysville and numbered his friends by the score.  For forty years he has made him [sic] home in this city and at one time was in business here.  Until quite recently he was engaged as a bartender in the Western saloon, where he became acquainted with a large number of Sutter and Yuba county people.  In his younger days Mr. Neisen greatly admired blooded horses and in his lifetime owned several valuable steeds. - He was married in Marysville thirty-five years ago to Miss Elizabeth Knorsa, who, together with two children born to the union, now survive him.  Mrs. Jack Soares, a daughter, resides in Oakland; a son Erwin Neisen, is a resident of this city.  When Mr. Neisen was stricken his wife was visiting in Oakland with her daughter and hurried home upon being notified of her husband's illness. - The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 from the mortuary chapel of Kelly Bros., the religious services over the remains to be conducted by Rev. Fletcher Cook, rector of St. John's Episcopal church.  Interment will be made in the city cemetery.

NIGGLE, WALTER

Marysville Daily Appeal - 11/1/1893, p1 - Walter Niggle's Funeral - The funeral of the late Walter Niggle took place yesterday afternoon under the auspices of Court Pride, A.O.F. of A.  The funeral services were held in the Red Men's Hall, the religious service being read by the Rev. F. Reiser and the ritual by Herman Schmidt, Chief Ranger. - The following ladies belonging to the Companions of the Forest, the Sister Lodge, furnished the music; Mrs. H. J. McCoy, Mrs. J. N. Aldrich, Mrs. O. L. Meek, Miss Carrie Hollen, T. A. McKenna, A. B. Hopkins, and Mrs. E. Parmelee, organist. - At the conclusion of the services in the hall, H. J. McCoy, who acted as Marshal, placed the funeral cortege into line.  First came the members of the Independent brass band playing a dirge.  Then followed about fifty members of Court Pride, wearing mourning badges, after which came the carriages which were occupied by the  Companions of the Forest, and friends of the deceased. - The interment was made at the city cemetery where the ritual of the order was again read. - The following Foresters acted as pall-bearers:  P. J. Arnoldy, Charles Becker, William Mehl, John F. Sellinger, Paul Schumacher and J. P. Arnoldy.

NIGHTINGALE, FRANCES C. (BRYANT)

Appeal Democrat – 06/01/1958, p. 3 – Wheatland Woman, 77, Succumbs – Mrs. Frances C. Nightingale, 77, died this morning in her home, 312 Main St., Wheatland, after a residence of 30 years in that community. – Mrs. Nightingale is survived by her husband, Thomas, and four children, including Clyde J. and Lloyd C. Thomas [sic] and Mrs. Marjorie [Margery] C. Jones, all of Wheatland, and Mrs. Loretta Petty [Pettey], Olivehurst. – Widely known in the area, Mrs. Nightingale was born in Antioch, in March, 1871. – Funeral services are being arranged and will be announced by Lipp & Sullivan.

NIGHTINGALE, LLOYD CLARENCE

Appeal Democrat – 06/18/1970, p. 4 – OBITUARIES – LLOYD C. NIGHTINGALE – NIGHTINGALE – Private funeral services will be conducted Saturday for Lloyd Clarence Nightingale, 63, of Wheatland, who was found dead Tuesday in his grocery store. – A native of Michigan Bar, Sacramento County, he had lived in the Wheatland area for 52 years.  He operated the Nightingale Market.  Nightingale made his home at 605 Third St. – Survivors include his wife, Ruth; a brother, Clyde J. Nightingale of Wheatland; and two sisters, Margery Jones of Wheatland and Loretta Petty of Camino, El Dorado County. – Services will be Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at Lipp and Sullivan.  Rev. Aaron Brown, pastor of the Yuba City Church of Christ, will officiate.  Burial will be in Wheatland Cemetery.

NIGHTINGALE, RUTH ELENA (DUNOW)

NISHIJIMA, TAKASHI

Appeal Democrat – 06/18/1970, p. 4 – OBITUARIES - NISHIJIMA – Takashi, Nishijima, 64, of 217 Second St., Marysville, died yesterday in Rideout Hospital. – A native of Japan, he had lived in this area for 24 years.  He was a partner in Sam’s Market in Marysville and an active member of the Marysville Buddhist Church. – Survivors include his wife, Hatsuma, of Marysville, a daughter, Mrs. Arlene Tanaka of Hawaii; three sons, Chic of Sacramento and Ronald and Isao, both of Marysville; a brother, M. Nishijima of San Jose; and six grandchildren. – Family wake services will be conducted tomorrow at 7 p.m. at Hutchison’s Colonial Chapel, with funeral services planned Saturday at 8 p.m. in the Marysville Buddhist Church. Cremation is then planned at the Sierra View Crematory.

NOEL, GREG 

Rabbit Creek Journal – 5/23/1990 – Bereavement – Services will be held on Wednesday, May 23, 2 p. m., at Keystone Cemetery for Greg Noel, who died Friday, May 18, of injuries received in an automobile accident. Noel was a resident of Strawberry Valley and the Yuba County area for 35 years. He was born in Weaverville, California in 1955. Noel was a miner and was last employed by the Plumas Gold Mines, Inc. He is survived by his wife, Joan Noel of Strawberry Valley; sons Shane and Allen Noel of Strawberry Valley; daughters Melissa and Amber Noel of Strawberry Valley; brothers Gary, Kevin, Dale and Kenneth Noel of Dobbins; sisters Sharon Stahi from the Dalles, Oregon; Denise Noel of Oregon House; Nancy Noel of Oregon House; Sue Noel of Strawberry Valley; and Heidi Noel of Elk Creek; and his mother, Martha Noel of Dobbins. A trust fund has been sent up for the benefit of the family at the Foothill Community Bank in Brownsville.  (Transcribed & submitted by Brad Sharpe.)

NORRIS, CLARENCE E.

Marysville Daily Appeal - 11/13/1864, p2 - Died:  At Forbestown, November 12th, Clarence Norris, step-son of D. W. C. Gaskill, in the eleventh year of his age. - Funeral will be attended at Forbestown to-day by Rev. J. H. Brodt of this city.

Sacramento Daily Union - 11/14/1864 - Died:  In Forbestown, Butte county, Nov. 12th, Clarence Norris, in his 11th year.

Sacramento Daily Union, 11/18/1864 - Died:  In Forbestown, Butte county, Nov. 12th, of lung fever, Clarence E. Norris, stepson of D. W. C. Gaskill, aged 7 years, 4 months and 12 days.

NORTON, WILLIAM

Marysville Democrat - Mon 9/19/1921, p1 - Impressive Funeral Ceremonies For Victims Of The World War - Community Pays Respect As Bodies of Frank Gengler and William Norton Are Borne To Grave - Business in Marysville was practically suspended from 9 to 12 o'clock this forenoon while the funeral ceremonials of two veterans of the world war were being conducted.  The streets of the city seemed unusually quiet for a Monday morning and all the air a solemn stillness held.  The good people of this city were paying their last respects to the memories of Frank Gengler and William Norton, young men of this community who went overseas with the American services and died in France in the service of their country. - It seems but a few short days ago that both these young men were  mere youths in Marysville.  To their friends they were still only boys when their country called them to the colors.  To parents they were yet children, as it were; and they seemed so full of life and vigor when the departed for the training camps. - It is scarce three years since they died.  Today their remains were given high honors as befit a soldier and friends and relatives alike gathered around their coffins to mourn their passing. - When the boys departed for the training camps crowds cheered them at the depots as the trains pulled out.  Many were the fond farewells and wishes given them to hearten them for the hardships of war.  And many a mother's heart was saddened when she thought that her boy might not come back.  And how gladly all welcomed the returning soldier and sailor when he came home after the closing of the war. - Today marks a different sort of welcome - the sadness of meeting the silent remains of one who has taken a long trail a-winding and from which journey he will never come back. - All those whose loved ones came back alive and well have much to be grateful for today and they do well to join in sympathy with those who have only fond memories to treasure in their hearts. - In his sermon Rev. Father Guerin who officiated at the services, touched upon the lives of the deceased boys and the fact that they made the supreme sacrifice in response to their country's call; not because their country was in danger but because Democracy should rule the world over.  He also spoke of the boys who are now in hospitals, hopeless cripples. - The choir with Miss Celia Weber at the organ rendered appropriate music. - The funeral cortege following the body of Frank Gengler was the first to leave the church for the Catholic cemetery where the last rites were said and taps were sounded over his grave by the firing squad made up of American Legion members. - The interment of William Norton was made in the Yuba City cemetery where taps were sounded by the same firing squad. - The casketbearers for Gengler were Clarence Galligan, Elmer Booth, James Morrissey, John McDonald, Elmer Arnoldy and C. Ewton.  Those for Norton were Harold Pyne, Abe Schneider, Louis Sieber, Donald McDonald, L. Clyyma and James Morrissey.

Marysville Appeal - Tue 9/20/1921, p1 - Gengler and Norton Laid to Rest - Funeral Services Impressive - City Pays Respects to Heroes - Amid settings impressive, solemn and poignantly expressive of the respect of the citizens of Marysville and surrounding communities, the bodies of Frank Gengler and William Norton, local men, who met their deaths in France as soldiers of the United States of American in the World War, were yesterday morning borne to their last resting places near the surroundings in which they grew to manhood. - At 9:30 o'clock the funeral cortege assembled at Kelly Bros.' chapel, where the bodies had been resting in state in an interior invested with all the beauty that the red, white and blue of America and trinkets held dear to the heart of the warrior for the peace of God and mankind could inspire. - The two hearses bearing the remains of the heroes were escorted to St. Joseph's Catholic church by a guard of honor, composed of ex-service men, under Commander Francis Hall of the Yuba-Sutter Post of the American Legion. - Solemn requiem mass was sung by Rev. Father Patrick Guerin, assisted by Father Murphy of Sacramento, Father McCarthy of Weaverville, and Father James Healy of the Marysville parish.  The Catholic choir, with Miss Cecelia Weber as organist, rendered appropriate music. - The appearance of the caskets, draped in American flags, the banner under which Norton and Gengler bravely fought in the vanguard of the fighters for freedom of the world, was a sight that inspired all viewers with an appreciation of the sacrifice of the young men. - A general tribute to those who fought in the country's service was paid by Father Guerin in a fitting eulogy.  He referred to the brave deeds performed on the battlefields, and spoke of those who made the supreme sacrifice in a light that was replete with understanding. - He praised the American Legion and its work in his sermon.  That the government should make arrangements to care for men who had gone overseas and had returned disabled and in dire circumstances was his opinion, Father Guerin stated. - From St. Joseph's church the body of Gengler was taken to the Catholic cemetery, where it was interred.  Norton was buried in the Yuba City cemetery.  The Marysville school band marched in each procession. - Salutes were fired over each grave by squads of ex-service men.  The final rites at Norton's grave were said by Coroner J. K. Kelly. - The bearers of Gengler's casket were Clarence Galligan, Elmer Booth, James Morrissey, John McDonald, Elmer Arnoldy and C. Ewton.  Casket-bearers for Norton were Harold Payne, Abe Schneider, Louis Seiber, Donald McDonald, Leonard Clyma and James Morrissey. - Between the hours of 9 and 12 o'clock yesterday morning business houses in Marysville closed as a mark of respect to the memory of the two local boys and high school students were dismissed to attend the services. - The services throughout were marked by impressiveness and beauty.  Kelly Bros. were the recipients of many commendations on the manner in which they directed the funerals.  Their chapel, in which the bodies had lain since arrival here, was handsomely decked in greens, army rifles and flags (con't on page 4) [this page was not found to contain the completion of this article]

NOYER, CHARLES FRED

Appeal Democrat - 2/16/1953, p 4 - Charles Fred NOYER, 82, died Saturday afternoon in a local hospital following a lengthy illness. He was a native of Oregon and has been a resident of Marysville for over 60 years.  In the early days, Noyer was a teamster for the Marysville-Camptonville stage and later was a logger.  There are no immediate survivors.  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Hutchison's Colonial chapel.  Interment will be in Sierra View Memorial Park.

NUNEZ, ELUTERIO

Marysville Appeal - 10/4/1918, p8 - Hospital Inmate Dies - Electerio [sic] Nunez, a native of Mexico and 54 years of age died at the county hospital yesterday.  The remains have been taken in charge by Kelly Bros.

Marysville Appeal - 10/5/1918, p8 - Nunez Funeral Saturday - Funeral services for the late Eluterio Nunez will be held from the chapel of Kelly Bros. Saturday morning at 10 o'clock, and from there to the city cemetery, where interment will be made.

NUTLEY, VALERIA FRANCIS (COLEMAN)

NUTLEY, MRS. WILLIAM

Appeal Democrat - 8/12/1929, p10 - Former Local Woman Dies - Mrs. William Nutley, 62, a resident of Marysville for 18 years, died Sunday in San Francisco, according to word received here by friends.  Mrs. Nutley, whose husband, William Nutley, formerly operated a livery stable here, moved to San Francisco about eight years ago. - Surviving beside her husband, are three children, William, jr., Violet and Verbena Nutley, all of San Francisco, and eight step-children, John, Daniel, James, Thomas, Henry, Joseph, Margaret and Sadie Nutley. - Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

NUTT, MRS. ARTHUR

Appeal Democrat - 10/11/1935, p4 - Mrs. Nutt of Arboga Dead - Illness which had confined Mrs. Arthur Nutt to a bed since September 6 culminated Friday morning with her death in a local hospital. - Mrs. Nutt, a native of California, was born 49 years ago.  She lived most of the last two decades in the Arboga district.  Surviving are her husband, three daughters, Mrs. M. LeRoy, Dobbins; Mrs. V. Sweeney, Yuba City; Miss Nadine Nutt and Miss Marie Nutt, Marysville; and a brother, E. E. Kuster, Erle district. - Funeral services are to be conducted in the Lipp and Sullivan chapel Monday at 10 a.m. by Rev. Bernard S. Davis.  Interment will follow in the Lofton cemetery.

NUTT, ARTHUR FRANCIS

Appeal Democrat - 11/5/1952, p10 - Arthur F. Nutt - Funeral services for Arthur Francis Nutt, 66, whose death following a lengthy illness occurred yesterday in a local hospital, have been set for Friday at 2 p.m. in Lipp & Sullivan chapel, Marysville.  Interment will be in the Lofton cemetery, south of Beale Air Force base. - Nutt's home was at 417 11th St., Marysville.  He was a native of this community, having been born March 2, 1886.  He was a retired farmer, having been occupied in the Wheatland area for many years. - Nutt is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Myrtle LeRoy of Dobbins, Mrs. Nadine Bowman of Marysville, Mrs. Frances Sweeney of Richmond and Mrs. Marie Whelan of Berkeley. A brother, Ward S. Nutt, lives in Yuba City.

NUTT CHILDREN - Howard, Minnie, Willard

Appeal Democrat - 4/6/1931, p1 - Three Children Drowned in Alicia:  Marie Nutt, 4, Sees Brothers and Sister Go Out Of Sight In Water As They Step In Hole:  Funeral Service for Youngsters of Arthur Nutt Family Will Be Held Tuesday; Divers Find Bodies - Minnie Nutt, 11, and her little brothers Willard, 9,  and Howard, 6, who sank to their death together while wading in a pond near Marysville Saturday, will be buried together Tuesday afternoon. - Before the three little caskets in the chapel of Lipp & Sullivan, service for the children will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Rev. D. Loyd Morgan, pastor of the First Christian church, will conduct the rites. - Interment will be made in the Lofton cemetery near Erle. - Sister, 4, Sees Drowning - Minnie, Willard and Howard, children of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Nutt, were drowned Saturday afternoon at the scene of the Alicia levee break in 1928, about three miles southwest of Marysville. - The children, wading in a pond formed by seepage from the Feather river, stepped off a ledge on the bottom of the pond while four-year-old sister, Marie, watched in horror. -   The triple drowning occurred about a half mile from the house occupied by the Nutt family on the property of the Farm Lands Investment Co., by which firm Nutt is employed. - Dog Stays By Pond - The mother and father were notified of the tragedy by Marie after she had run home, all the way from the scene of the drowning.  The little girl explained that her sister and brothers had suddenly disappeared together in the water. - While Marie was on her way to tell the parents, a small fox terrier dog, pet of the Nutt children, remained at the edge of the pond.  When men arrived to make a rescue attempt, they found the dog running up and down the shore in a distracted manner.  It was with difficulty that the dog was driven away and kept from the bodies of the three children after they were recovered. - Divers Recover Bodies - W. J. Smith, W. P. Martin, Bert Skells and H. D. Wills, Farm Lands Investment Co. employes, were the first to reach the pond.  Removing their clothing, they began to dive for the bodies. - The body of the little girl was the first recovered.  Frantic efforts were made to resuscitate her, but it soon was apparent she had been in the water too long.  The bodies of her brothers were taken from the water about 20 minutes afterward. - Pond Thought Shallow - It was estimated the bodies had been in the water for more than an hour before they were recovered.  When they were found, a motorboat was being transported to the pond with a tractor and trailer to aid in the efforts at rescue. - The children had gone wading with the consent of their parents.  The water, the children had said, was "very shallow."  It was not dangerous, they explained.  According to the father, he had warned them, before they left for the pond, to be careful.  Minnie had told him not to worry because she would watch the younger children and take care of them. - Deep Stepoff - It was apparent that the children were unaware of the ledge on the bed of the pond.  Next to the shore the water is shallow, but three feet from the bank the pond deepens precipitately.  The water where the bodies were found was between five and six feet deep. - Minnie, Willard and Howard were members of a family of seven children.  Surviving them besides the parents and the little sister, Marie, are three sisters, Nadine and Frances Nutt, and Mrs. Myrtle LeRoy of Colgate. - Their father is a brother of Ernest Nutt of Wheatland, former Yuba county supervisor. - Coroner Frank M. Lipp made a personal investigation of the triple drowning Saturday afternoon.  He announced that no inquest will be held.

Appeal Democrat - 4/8/1931, p8 - More Than 500 At Funeral Of Nutt Children - More than 500 persons gathered at the funeral services which were held at the chapel of Lipp & Sullivan Tuesday for Minnie, Willard and Howard Nutt, drowned Saturday in a pond near Marysville. - The cortege which proceeded to the Lofton cemetery near Erle, where the three little caskets were buried, was more than four miles long.  More than 100 automobiles were in the procession. - The services were conducted by Rev. D. Loyd Morgan, pastor of the First  Christian church.  Those attending overflowed the chapel, the crowd extending to the street in front of the funeral home. - Little friends and schoolmates of the drowned children mingled with the adults paying their last respects to the victims of the tragedy which occurred while the Nutt children were wading near their home.  Attentions of the adults and the words of Rev. Morgan attempted to console the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Nutt, in their sorrow. - Sacred selections were sung by Walton Langdon, accompanied by Mrs. E. E. Monson as organist. - The interment was in the family plot at the Lofton cemetery.

NUTTAL, JOHN

Appeal - 11/10/1893, p2 - Died:  At Oak Valley, near Camptonville, November 6th, John Nuttal, a native of Manchester, England, aged 75 years, 7 months and 27 days.

NUTTER, THOMAS J.

Marysville Daily Appeal - 3/8/1873, p3 - Funeral of T. J. Nutter - The funeral of Thos. J. Nutter was largely attended yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock, from Odd Fellows Hall, which was crowded with members of the various Lodges, and friends and acquaintances of the deceased.  The casket, which occupied a central position in the Hall, was opened and all present afforded an opportunity to view the corpse.  The procession was soon after formed on D street, with the following pall-bearers:  S. Blodgett, Wm. B. Ogden, George W. Neal, L. C. Serret, George Eastman, and J. Heimel.  The imposing and solemn cortege, composed of an unusual large number of Odd Fellows and twenty five carriages, moved up D street to Eighth, and thence to the City Cemetery.

NYE, ELIZABETH F.

Marysville Daily Appeal - Fri 3/22/1872, p2 - Died:  In this city, March 17th, Mrs. Elizabeth F. Nye, aged 30 years.  Illinois and Ohio papers please copy.

NYE, GEORGE WASHINGTON 

Evening Democrat – 03/11/1909, p. 1 – YUBA CITY NEWS GATHERED TODAY – DEATH OF GEORGE NYE – YUBA CITY, March 11. – George Nye died at the home of his niece, Mrs. Guy Smith, in this city about 2 o’clock this morning after a serious illness of only a few days’ duration.  A daughter, Miss Kate Nye of Sacramento, was at his bedside when the end came.  Deceased was about 80 years of age and occupied the position as night watchman in Yuba City up to about two years ago, when ill health, coupled with old age, forced him to give up the occupation.  Undertaker Kelly has taken charge of the body, but no arrangements for the funeral have yet been made.

Appeal – 03/12/1909, p. 5 – SUTTER COUNTY HAPPENINGS – George W. Nye Has Passed Away – YUBA CITY, March 11. – George W. Nye, who for years was night watchman in this city, died about 2 o’clock this morning at the home of his niece, Mrs. Guy Smith, at 912 G street, Marysville, after an illness lasting about four months.  Death was due to dropsy and heart disease.  He was conscious up until a few hours before passing away and seemed to realize that the end was not far distant. – The deceased was a native of Vermont and aged 76 years, 11 months and 25 days, and is survived by a son, George Nye, residing at Oakland, and one daughter, Mrs. Kate Sinclaire of Sacramento. – The deceased was an old resident of Sutter county, where he leaves a large number of friends who will learn of his death with regret.  He was a man of upright and honest soul and was well known throughout Sutter County. – No arrangements have as yet been made for the funeral, but the interment will be made in the Peoria cemetery above Browns Valley.  His deceased wife was buried at that place many years ago.

Evening Democrat – 03/13/1909, p. 1 – FUNERAL OF THE LATE GEORGE NYE – WAS AN OLD SOLDIER AND HAD A GREAT MANY FRIENDS – The funeral of the late George Washington Nye will take place Sunday morning at 9 o’clock from the parlors of Kelly Bros.’ undertaking establishment.  The interment will be made in Peoria cemetery at 1:30 p.m. – Mr. Nye was an old soldier and enlisted in 1864 in the Eighth California volunteers, an artillery regiment then stationed at Alcatraz Island.  After his discharge he returned to Yuba County and was married in 1867.  A son and daughter survive him. – Deceased was born in Chittenden county March 16, 1832, and died March 11, 1909.  Members of the G.A.R. are requested to attend.

NYE, HARRIET FRANCES (MURPHY) 

Appeal – 09/19/1871, p. 3 – FUNERAL OF THE LATE MRS. NYE. – The remains of Mrs. H. F. Nye, wife of M. C. Nye, has arrived from Oregon, and will be interred to-day.  The funeral will be held at St. John’s Church, at 4 P.M. to-day.  The deceased was a sister to W. G. Murphy, of this city, and a sister of the late Mrs. Mary Covillaud, in whose honor Marysville received its name.  Her husband was one of the earliest settlers of the county.  He will be remembered by many old Californians as the proprietor of “Nye’s Ranch,” as this place was once called.  The deceased, whose death occurred in Oregon, a year ago last August, was widely known and esteemed for her many virtues.  She, too, will be remembered by many who made this city, in early days, and to whom the hospitalities of her home were ever extended.  A large circle of friends will mourn the deceased and cherish her memory.  It is fitting that her remains should rest near where her youthful days and maturer years were passed, among the scenes she loved so well.  Doubtless a large attendance will be at the church, to show the last sad tribute of respect to one who, for many years, lived among us, winning the love and respect of all who knew her.

NYE, HENRY

Sacramento Union – 10/21/1854, p. 2 – DIED. – In Marysville, Oct. 19^th, HENRY, infant son of Michael C. and Harriet F. Nye.

NYE, MICHAEL C.

Daily Appeal – 07/19/06, p. 1, continued on p. 8 – COLONEL MICHAEL C. NYE PASSES AWAY IN OREGON – Marysville’s Oldest Pioneer Died Recently After a Long and Exceedingly Varied and Interesting Career. – Word was received last evening of the death of Col. Michael C. Nye at Prineville, Or., on the 12th inst., at the ripe old age of 85 years.  Marysville was at one time called “Nye’s Ranch,” having been so named after the deceased, who, in the early forties, was owner of the land which is now known as Marysville. – Mr. Nye was born April 10, 1821, in the little town of Bucyrus, O.  In the course of time he drifted with the tide of population into what is now known as the State of Missouri.  There he met General Bidwell, his brother in pioneer fame, and with him formed a company of thirty-six persons, on May 8, 1841, who left Independence, Mo., bound for California.  They passed near Salt Lake to the Carson river and thence to the main channel of Walker’s river.  Near the source of the last named stream they crossed the Sierra, descending into the San Joaquin valley, journeying to what was formerly known as the “Marsh Ranch,” near Mount Diablo, where they arrived on the 4^th day of November, 1841.  At this point the company disbanded, the members distributing themselves throughout the State.  Mr. Nye was the last surviving member of the company, General Bidwell having preceded him to the grave.  In 1846, Mr. Nye was the owner of a large herd of cattle and a band of horses, which he pastured in what is now known as Linda Township.  It may be of interest to state that the house where Mr. Nye then resided was of peculiar construction.  Ends of stout poles were sunk into the ground and willows were interwoven through them horizontally, forming a sort of basket work.  A heavy coating of soft clay was plastered over the wicker work on both sides and the roof was thatched with tule grass, brought from Nicolaus.  The floor was constructed of sun-burned brick and earth, pounded down smooth.  A coat of whitewash was the only covering of the bare and unsightly walls. – In 1847, a more pretentious and commodious structure of two rooms was erected.  The walls of the new building were of adobe, that is to say of mud, and the roof was covered with split shakes brought from the river bottom near Marysville.  This building, as well as the first one, was situated across the Yuba river from this city, and must not be confounded with the old adobe hut which stood at the foot of D street at that time.  In the latter part of the year 1846, Mr. Nye entered the employ of Theodore Cordua, who was then the only white man who owned a home in Yuba county.  Cordua was the first settler of Yuba county.  He also owned large herds of stock and made his living by selling the horns, hoofs and hides to ship’s boats which came up the river from Yerba Buena (now San Francisco).  Marysville was then called “New Mecklenburg,” in honor of the place of nativity of Captain John A. Sutter, who claimed a large Mexican grant called the New Helvetia Grant, which extended from the Yuba river to the Third Standard North and from the Feather river to the foothills.  Mr. Covillaud, a pioneer of 1844, became a partner of Mr. Nye about this time; and in the spring of 1847, the Yuba County contingent of the Donner Party arrived in this vicinity.  With the party came William Foster and his wife and their relatives. - In October, 1848, Theodore Cordua sold one-half of his interests in Yuba county, which included the land now comprising the City of Marysville, and vast heards of cattle and horses, to Charles Covillaud, for the modest sum of $12,500, and on January 4, 1849, he sold the remaining half to Nye and Foster for $20,000.  Later on Covillaud became the sole owner and thereafter disposed of three-quarters of the property as follows:  One-fourth to John Sampson, one-fourth to Theodore Sicard and one-fourth to J. M. Ramirez. – On January 1, 1848, Mr. Nye and Mr. Covillaud married sisters-in-law of William Foster at Sacramento. – The writer, in an article published in this paper the day following death of William G. Murphy, made mention of some interesting particulars connected with the life history of Mr. Nye, which it might be as well to repeat.  When Mr. Nye came to California there were not over twenty white persons in San Francisco, which place was at the time known as Yerba Buena.  Not half a dozen white people were living in the northern part of the State outside of Yerba Buena.  Indians and “Greasers” were almost the only inhabitants of the State. – In December, 1849, Mr. Nye took his family back to the East by way of Panama:  Again, in 1854, Mr. Nye undertook the long and arduous journey to California over the plains, this time with a large band of cattle, which he expected to sell at fabulous prices and out of which he did, in fact, make a splendid profit. – Nye was a prominent figure in Marysville’s affairs until about the year 1870, when he took up his residence at Prineville, Or., from which place his death has been announced.  Mr. Nye was a man of commanding presence, standing 6 feet 4 inches in height.  By reason of his distinguished bearing, but not on account of any military service, he was familiarly called “Colonel” by his friends. – In 1856 and for several years after, he resided with the family of Gabriel N. Swezy, in the old homestead, at the corner of D and Seventh streets, now owned by Henry Broek, superintendent of the Sunset Telephone Company.  He built the residence now occupied by John C. Lumbard, and occupied it with is [sic] family until the early sixties. – Mr. Nye’s remains will rest in the cemetery at Prineville.

NYE, SAMUEL WASHINGTON

Daily Appeal – 06/25/1903, p. 4, The Tomb. – NYE – In this city, June 22, 1903, S. W. Nye, a native of Vermont, aged 68 years.

Daily Appeal – 06/25/1903, p. 4 – FOUND DEAD – Samuel W. Nye, the Painter, Meets Death by Drowning – The remains of Samuel Washington Nye, a well known Yuba City painter, were found yesterday afternoon under the first trestle between the levee and the Feather river bridge, near the old McDonald race track. – The body was first seen by a railroad crew who told O. W. Wallace when they arrived at Yuba City.  He at once notified Coroner Kelly, who found the body at the place described in about a foot and a half of water.  There was a mark on the forehead that was no doubt caused by striking a stump on which the body lay. – Coroner Kelly found a purse containing $12.55 in one of the pockets, a watch, pair of spectacles, rule, knife and two letters which were signed “Nettie.” – The deceased was about 68 years of age, and was a member of the firm of Mount & Nye, painters, and had resided in Yuba City about 15 years.  He visited Marysville last Sunday and had ninety dollars in his possession.  That was the last seen of him.  He had been married twice, and had a daughter, Mrs. Armstrong, who resides at San Jose. – An inquest will be held today.  The body was badly decomposed but D. O. Mount has positively identified the body and the articles found in his possession.

Daily Appeal – 06/26/1903, p. 1 – DEATH WAS ACCIDENTAL. – Result of Inquest Over Remains of Samuel W. Nye. – Coroner J. K. Kelly held an inquest at 7 o’clock last evening to inquire into the causes leading to the death of Samuel W. Nye, who was found dead on Wednesday afternoon under the first trestle, between the levee and the Feather river bridge, near the old McDonald race track. – The following jury was sworn:  M. T. Featherly, James R. Sulliven [sic], Charles Dietz, Phil McCune, Charles Bruce and James Divver. – D. A. Mount, the partner of the deceased who was a painter, stated that he last saw the unfortunate man alive last Sunday afternoon.  He stated that the deceased was usually very timid about crossing a trestle work. – Evidence was also given that the watch of the deceased had stopped at 11 o’clock.  When the body was found the face of the man was turned downward. – The jury found that the deceased was a native of Vermont, about 70 years of age, and that he came to his death by falling off the trestle, and that it was accidental.

NYE, URIAH S.

Daily Democrat – 02/19/1897 – p. 1 – URIAH NYE DEAD. – A Glenn County Farmer Whose Name is Closely Associated With Marysville’s Early History. – REVERSES AND ILL HEALTH. – Uriah S. Nye, a prominent farmer of Glenn county, committed suicide yesterday afternoon by shooting himself in the right temple at his home, twelve miles west of Willows on the Mendocino railroad.  Wednesday evening he complained of feeling unwell, and at noon yesterday requested his son and two daughters to withdraw from the room, explaining that he wished to sleep. – An hour later the household was alarmed by hearing the report of a pistol shot, and, on rushing to Nye’s bedroom, found him dead.  Business reverses and ill-health are supposed to have been the cause of the suicide. – The name of Nye is inseparable with the history of Marysville.  When the first settlement on the banks of the Yuba river was made it was known as Nye’s ranch, and included the Cordua and New Helvetia grants of which tracts Yuba and Sutter counties are now principally made up.  It was Michael C. Nye, a brother of the suicide, who, in partnership with William Foster and Charles Covillaud, brothers-in-law of Attorney W. G. Murphy of this city, first owned these lands.  Michael C. Nye now resides at Prineville, Oregon. – Uriah S. Nye retained many friends in Marysville who will be grieved to learn of his sad end.  Occasionally his daughters visited in this city, one of the young ladies being named after a well-known Marysville lady.  Deceased always had a warm welcome for Marysville folks who visited Glenn county.  In the early 70’s he was a prosperous farmer, regarded as independent, and up to a few years ago was still considered quite wealthy.

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