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PACEY, EDWARD J.

Sacramento Bee January 15, 1862 - Died Marysville Jan 12^th Edward son of Edward J. PACEY aged 1yr 5mos

PACKARD, JOHN QUACKENBOS

PAGE, CASSIUS DADILLO

Marysville Daily Appeal - 9/26/1907, p8 - Funeral Yesterday - The funeral of Cassius Dadillo Page, who died Monday, took place yesterday morning from the undertaking parlors of R. E. Bevan.  Interment was in the city cemetery.

PANGBORN, JOSEPH PHILLIPS 

Daily Appeal – 8/07/1867 – A Tribute to the Dead – It has pleased the Supreme Ruler of the Universe to call from the shores of time, the bosom of a beloved family and the society of devoted friends our friend and neighbor, John Phillips Pangborn. I am sensible that no effort of mine could pay an adequate tribute to the ennobling traits of character which has ever distinguished him in all his intercourse and associations with men. But he is dead. He had been sick but a few days. His physician, Dr. L.L. Hague, together with numerous friends done all that could be done to alleviate his sufferings, but to no avail. He expired Wednesday evening July 31^st, at his residence in Brown’s Valley, with congestion of the brain. Mr. Pangborn was born in Vermont, and was at the time of his death aged 36 years, 11 months and 20 days. His parents emigrated to Iowa in an early day, where his father, brothers and sisters still remain. The deceased came to California in 1849, and was among the pioneer settlers of Browns Valley, where he married and leaves a family and a host of warmhearted friends to mourn his loss. We feel that the community has lost a true friend and a benevolent and noble hearted man, and that the Good Templars, an Order to which he was an active member, has lost a sincere and worthy Brother. The members of the Order took charge of the remains, an on Friday August 2d all business houses in the place were closed; also, the Superintendents of the different Quartz mills caused a suspension of operations in token of respect to his memory, in which vocation as a miner he was well versed. His remains were taken to the Church, which was densely crowded, and at 9 o’clock a.m. service was had by the Rev. Mr. Parkhurst, thence to the graveyard, where we paid our last tribute of respect of all that was mortal of our friend and brother. Seldom have we witnessed so large a concourse of people, and the heart-felt sorrow manifested by all would indicate that he died without an enemy. We feel that he has left to those that loved and admired him a name which they will hereafter fondly cherish, and may the trusting faith of the Christian, so beautifully sublime in it’s perfect resignation to the will of Providence, enable the doting wife and beloved children who had looked to him for a sustaining arm, to feel “that He doeth all things well. “ Who is prepared to say that his sun went down to soon ? We have paid the last tribute to his worth, and have borne him to the grave and left him wrapped in his quiet slumbers. We look now upon his tomb, and there his once active form lies cold and still, robed in the habiliments of the grave; his genial eye is closed, and his hand so wont to grasp our own is still and calm in death; the Soul which inspired it has fled; his cheek is no longer flushed with hope and he has no part in anything that is done on earth. How forcibly this event reminds us that we are but voyagers on the stormy ocean of life; and we feel that he has only crossed the ocean of time to another land and a fairer clime, and that his spirit will rise above the din and mists of earth and float amid the sunlight of Heaven. Brown’s Valley, August 2d, 1867  Wm. M. J.    (B. S.) 

PARKER, ALICE E.

Marin Independent Journal, November 20, 1946 - Mrs. George Parker dies in San Anselmo home. - Last rites will be performed tomorrow for Mrs. Alice E. PARKER, 67, of 30 Hawthorne Ave, San Anselmo, who died at her home yesterday. A native Californian, {born in Marysville}, Mrs. Parker had been a resident of San Anselmo 13 years. - Interment in Mt Olivet Cemetery, will follow services at Keaton's Mortuary and a mass in St Rita's church, Fairfax. The rosary will be recited at the mortuary at 8 o'clock this evening. - Mrs. Parker is survived by her husband, George H Parker; son, Donald M Parker; and two brothers, Peter and J. J. Powers. (RAOGK Angela Jaquette) (Submitted by clzz@aol.com)

PARKER, JOSEPH

Daily Democrat - 4/29/1912, p5 - Friends Pay Respect - Funeral services over the remains of Joseph PJarker [sic], who died at the county hospital the latter part of the week, were conducted at the mortuary chapel of Kelly Bros. this afternoon by Rev. A. E. Mackay, pastor of the Christian church.  Friends of the deceased acted as pallbearers and interment was made in the city cemetery.

PARSONS, MARTHA M.

Marysville Daily Appeal – 5/5/1874, p 2 – Died:  In this city, May 3d, Martha M., wife of T. J. Parsons, aged 25 years, 7 months and 25 days.  – Funeral this afternoon from her late residence west side of A street between Second and Third streets, at 2 o’clock.  Friends are invited to attend.

PATTERSON, MARION E.

Appeal-Democrat - 12/12/1980 - Marion E. PATTERSON - Funeral services for Marion Elmer Patterson, 71, of Linda, are planned Tuesday. - A native of Marion, Kan., he died yesterday at Rideout Hospital. - Retired from the clay plant at Lincoln, he lived at 53 Spartan Way in the Mulberry Mobile Home Park on Arboga Road.  He had lived in this area since 1944. - Survivors include a daughter, Fern Green of Aptos; a brother, William Patterson of Marysville; and a sister, Pawney Wheat of Stockton. - Services are planned for 10 a.m. Tuesday at Hutchison and Carnes Colonial Chapel in Marysville.  Rev. Marlin Steenburgh of the Church of God of Linda will officiate. - He will be buried in Sierra View Memorial Park.

PATTON, WARREN H.

Daily Democrat - 2/13/1891, p4 - Death of a Pioneer - San Francisco, February 13. - Warren H. Patton, a pioneer, died this morning aged 64 years.  In 1866 and later himself and a partner kept the Cosmopolitan hotel, in this city.

PAULY, GRACE

Appeal Democrat - 3/17/1982, pA-4 - Obituaries:  Grace Pauly Rites Planned - Services for Grace Pauly, 96, a long-time resident of Camptonville, will be held at 2 p.m. March 29 in the Masonic Hall in Camptonville. - Raised in the Mohawk Valley, she was a retired school teacher, and the daughter of John and Louise Knickrem.  She was the widow of Julius Pauly. - She was a member of Evangeline Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star in Nevada City and the Women's Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in North San Juan. - She is survived by a daughter, Katherine Stuart of North San Juan; four sons, Erle of Grass Valley, Myron of Red Bluff, Warren of Medford, Ore., and Leland of Camptonville; a brother, Ray Knickrem of Boise, Idaho; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. - Members of Evangeline Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, will officiated at the services.

PAYNE, GEORGE W. Sr.

Daily Appeal – 8/10/1888 – DEATHS – Near Challenge Mills, July 26^th, George W. Payne, Sr., a native of Illinois, aged 77 years.  (B. S.)

PAYNE, IDA MAY

Evening Democrat - 7/5/1915, p6 - Funeral Sunday - Funeral services over the remains of the late Mrs. Ida May Payne, who died quite suddenly Thursday evening at the home of her sister in Yuba City, will be held Sunday morning, at 8 o'clock, from the mortuary chapel of Kelly Bros., in Marysville; thence to the Peoria cemetery, where interment will be made.

PAYTON, MICHAEL

Marysville Daily Appeal - 6/11/1876, p3 - Funeral of Michael Payton - The funeral of Michael Payton was attended yesterday afternoon from Hayes & Fronk's undertakers' rooms, moving to St. Joseph's Cathedral, where appropriate services were held.  Deceased being a member the funeral was held under the auspices of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, and the following representatives of Divisions Nos. and 2 acted as pall-bearers:  Martin P. Ward, P. W. Drury, Garret Mead, T. C. Martin, B. McGuire, and P. J. Flannery.  The deceased had been a resident of Brown's Valley, and came to this city in the last stages of consumption a short time ago, and died at the United States Hotel on Friday evening.

PEACOCK, ELIJAH

Marysville Daily Appeal - 8/5/1911, p1 - Taps Sound For Veteran - Following impressive funeral services at the undertaking establishment of Kelly Brothers yesterday afternoon at 2:00 the body of Elijah Peacock, an old time resident who died Wednesday, was interred in the G.A.R. plot at the city cemetery. - During his brief eulogy Rev. Will Stewart Wilson of the Presbyterian church paid an eloquent tribute to the character and sterling qualities of the deceased.

PENDER, JOHN H.

Daily Democrat – 08/03/1894, p. 1 – DEATH OF JOHN H. PENDER. – Another One of Marysville’s Pioneers Crossed The Dark River Quite Unexpectedly in Chico Yesterday. – F. J. Tomb received a telephone message this afternoon from the Coroner at Chico, informing him of the death of John H. Pender, of this city, which occurred in that city yesterday after noon.  No particulars of the death were received further than that he arrived in Chico Sunday evening in a very weak condition. – Mr. Pender left this city on the local train Sunday evening with the intention of going to Tuscan Springs, near Red Bluff, and nothing was heard of him until the announcement of his death to-day. – Deceased was one of the early pioneers of this city and for many years was engaged in freight traffic between Marysville and the mountain towns, and in later years he conducted a fruit and fish stand on Third street. – His wife died in this city a few years ago and was buried in Sacramento, and just previous to his death the old gentleman requested that his remains be sent to that city for interment.  He was 80 years of age.

Daily Democrat – 08/03/1894, p. 1 – Died at Tuscan Springs – J. H. Pender, a man about 80 years of age, died at Tuscan Springs, August 2d.  He went to the springs several days ago in poor health, hoping to regain his health.  The deceased was an uncle by marriage, of Clay, Charlie and Will Hughes.  The body will be taken to Sacramento for burial.  Coroner West held an inquest on the body and the jury found a verdict of death from natural causes.—Red Bluff News.

Daily Appeal – 08/04/1894, p. 1 – A PIONEER’S DEATH – John H. Pender Pays the Debt of Nature. – ON HIS WAY TO THE SPRINGS. – The Old Man Gives Up the Struggle—Something of His Early Career. – Another of Marysville’s landmarks has been removed, and one of her grand old pioneer citizens has crossed the narrow stream and joined thousands of his fellow travelers in the great valley beyond. – Frank J. Tomb received a telephone message yesterday from Red Bluff, stating that John H. Pender of this city had died the night previous. – Mr. Pender left this city last Sunday evening for Red Bluff, being on his way to Tuscan Springs, where, he told his friends, that he intended to remain as long as his money held out.  Whether he died at Red Bluff or at the springs was not ascertained. – The deceased was one of Marysville’s early settlers, having taken up his residence here about the year 1852.  He ran peddling wagons to the mountains for a number of years, and dealt extensively in fish. – He had a number of men employed in early days killing fish at Rio Vista, and Joe Murphy, the well-known comedian, was one of those that he employed. – In later years he conducted a produce store and fish market on Third street, and ran a wagon with merchandise to the mountain towns.  He was also interested in the Catskill mine at Bangor, where he lost nearly all his savings. – His wife died in this city a few years ago.  She was engaged in the millinery business, and she was buried in Sacramento, where her daughter, Mrs. Murray, the wife of a well-known horseman, resides. – The old gentleman has often expressed a wish to be buried in the same lot as his wife.  He had no relatives in this city since his wife’s death, except Miss Fannie Whitmore, who was a relative of his wife, and who was recently married to Mr. Mills, a former resident of Linda township. – The deceased was a native of New York and 80 years of age.  He was honest and straightforward in all his business transactions, and leaves behind an honorable record.

Daily Appeal – 08/05/1894, p. 1 – Mr. Pender Died at the Springs. – Some more particulars have been learned concerning the death of John H. Pender.  The Red Bluff News has the following item regarding his death: - “J. H. Pender, a man about 80 years of age, died at Tuscan Springs on August 2d.  The deceased was an uncle by marriage to Clay, Charlie, and Will Hughes.  The body will be taken to Sacramento for burial.  Coroner West held an inquest on the body, and the jury found a verdict of death from natural causes.” – There are some citizens under the impression that Mr. Pender was at least ten years older than the Great Register shows his age to have been.

PENDLETON, B.

Daily National Democrat – 2/10/1859, p 3 – A Miner Killed Instantly – Horsetown, Feb. 9^th. – A miner by the name of B. Pendleton, was instantly killed by the caving of a bank in his claim on “Jackass Flat,” this afternoon.  He was about 30 years of age, unmarried and formerly of Hartford, Conn. – He is said to have a brother residing somewhere near Forbestown.

PEPPER, LOUIS

Marysville Daily Appeal – 1/31/1865 – Died: At the residence of J. C. Gibson, at Eagleville, Jan 23d, Louis, eldest son of Margaret and G. Pepper of Oregon Hill, Yuba County, aged 3 years and 8 months.  (Transcribed & submitted by Brad Sharpe.)

                                                                  Another bright little light has gone out and left a dark shadow

                                                                  Across the domestic household.

PERCY, JAMES W.

Sacramento Bee December 12, 1866 - Died Dec 9^th James W. son of John PERCY aged 5yrs 10mos (R.T.)

PERKINS, BEULAH “FAYE”

PERRY, HARRIET

Marysville Daily Appeal - 11/23/1886, p2 - Deaths:  In this city, November 21st, Mrs. Harriet Perry, mother of H. J. Perry and Mrs. Ella Thornton, aged 56 years and 7 months.  (Canyon City, Oregon, and Wiser, Idaho, papers please copy.)

PERRY, THOMAS JEFFERSON

Appeal Democrat - 2/27/1952, p9 - Obituaries:  Funeral services for Thomas Jefferson Perry, 64, of Stockton, former Marysville resident were conducted Monday afternoon in the B. C. Wallace funeral chapel, Stockton. - Interment was in Cherokee Memorial park, Lodi. - Perry died Feb. 20 in Stockton. - Survivors include his wife, Stella, and a son, Jonnie, both of Stockton; three daughters, Mrs. Claude Edernoudson of Bremerton, Wash., Mrs. Clifton Jones of Lubbock, Tex., and Mrs. Elmer Anderson of Indio; a brother, George Perry of Marysville, and several nieces and nephews of this area.

PETERMAN, JEWEL LAVERA

Appeal Democrat, December 27, 1977 Pg A-4 - Jewel L. Peterman - Funeral services will be conducted Thursday for Jewel Lavera Peterman, 59, who died Saturday in Sutter Memorial Hospital, Sacramento. A native of Klamath Falls, Ore., she had lived here for two years, making her home at 396 Main St., Yuba City. Survivors include her husband, Perry; five sons, David Moon of Newark, Lester Moon of Sacramento, Danny Moon of Magna, Utah. Jackie Moon of Junction City, Ore., and Jerry Moon, serving with the Air Force in Missouri; two daughters, Judy Tyler of Sacramento and Norma Brandstat of Magna, Utah; two brothers, Bob Taylor of Marysville and Joe Taylor of Iowa; four sisters, Ruth Howell of Yuba City, Mona Herbst of Sacramento and Rosie Peryea and Violet Day, both of Iowa; 25 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at Ullrey Memorial Chapel with burial in Sutter Cemetery. (A.H.)

PETERS, JOHN F.

Daily Democrat - 8/22/1923, p5 - John F. Peters of Sutter County Dies - Yuba City, August 22 - Death last night claimed John F. Peters, prominent Sutter county orchardist at his home five miles south of this city following several months' illness.  Peters had been a resident of Sutter county for the past forty years and had many friends who will mourn his death. - He was a native of Pennsylvania and 61 years of age.  Besides his widow, Annie S. Peters, he leaves three sons, Joseph W., Fred L., and Raymond Peters of Sutter county and three brothers, Thomas U. Peters, Charles P. Peters, and Morris S. Peters of Sutter county. - Peters was an active member of the following fraternal organizations:  Marysville Lodge B.P.O. Elks, No. 783; Shamrock Camp, No. 360, Woodmen of the World, of Yuba City; Sunflower Lodge of Rebekahs of  Yuba City; Marysville Encampment No. 6, Odd Fellows; Marysville Lodge No. 6, Mystic and Ancient Order of Cabarians, and Yuba City Lodge No. 185, Independent Order of Odd Fellows.  Of the latter organization, deceased had held the highest office, that of noble grand. - The funeral services will take place at the Odd Fellows hall in Yuba City Friday morning at 10 o'clock.  The services will be under the auspices of Yuba City Lodge No. 185, Independent Order of Odd Fellows of which organization Mr. Peters was a past noble grand.  The interment will take place in the famiyl [sic] plot in the Yuba City cemetery under the direction of the Bevan Funeral Home.

PETERS, JOSEPH

Daily Appeal - 8/10/1897, p4 - Died:  At the Meadow Dairy Farm, Sutter county, August 8th, Joseph Peters, a native of Pennsylvania, aged 59 years. - The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon under the auspices of Marysville Commandery No. 7, K. T., at the Masonic Hall at 2 o'clock.  Interment at the Yuba City cemetery.

PETERS, JOSEPH

Appeal Democrat - 9/4/1947, p3 - Pioneer of Sutter County Succumbs - Sacramento, Sept. 4 - A requiem mass was recited yesterday for Joseph Peters, 82, lifelong resident of the Sacramento Valley who was found dead in bed.  Death was due to a heart attack.  He was a retired rancher and a former employe of the city. - Peters was born in the Sutter buttes area of Sutter county.  He is survived by his brothers, Antone and Manuel Peters of Sacramento, and his sisters, Mrs. Mary Freitas and Mrs. Liza Lyman.

PETERSON, MARY ANN

Appeal Democrat - 1/7/1917, p4 - Beloved Woman of Browns Valley is Called By Death - Browns Valley, Jan. 6.- Mrs. Mary Ann Peterson, aged 78 years, a resident of this place for many years, died at her home here this morning. - Mrs. Peterson is survived by eight children, five daughters and three sons.  The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock from her late residence.  Interment will be made in the Browns Valley cemetery.  Kelly Bros. of Marysville are the funeral directors.

PETERSON, THOMAS 

Daily Appeal – 12/27/1908 – Thomas Peterson Dead – Thomas Peterson, an old resident and miner of the county, died Friday morning at 7:45 o’clock at his residence near Strawberry Valley at the advanced age of 95 years. The only relative he leaves as far as known is Mrs. Stella Petree, who resides at Millerburg, Ohio. The deceased was a native of Ohio. Peterson was known as the “Hermit of Strawberry Valley.”  (B. S.)

PETIT, C. 

Daily Bee – 10/27/1877 – DEATHS – In Marysville, October 25, C. Petit, aged 48 years. (B.S.)

PETRIE, ALEXANDER

Marysville Appeal - 12/29/1896, p1 - Alex. Petrie Dead - The remains of the late Alexander Petrie, the printer who died at the Sacramento county hospital last Friday, were sent to Wheatland Sunday for interment.  Several members of Typographical Union No. 46 escorted the remains to the train.  The deceased was only thirty-four years of age.

PETRIE, ANDREW

Daily Democrat - 12/7/1916, p4 - Andrew Petrie Died In Yuba City - Andrew Petrie, a native of Wisconsin, aged 66 years, died at the family home in Yuba City at an early hour Thursday morning.  He has resided in Yuba and Sutter counties for the past fifty years, having at one time owned a ranch in District No. 10, this county, later moving to Yuba City, where he was also engaged in farming. - He leaves his wife, Mrs. Mary Petrie, two daughters, Mrs. John Sterret, of Yuba City, and Mrs. Arthur Chenoweth of Marysville; five sons, Clinton Petrie, of Gridley; Maynard, Clarence, Bertram, and Leland, all of Yuba City. - Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 9 o'clock at St. Joseph's church.  Interment will be made in the family plot in St. Joseph's Catholic cemetery under the direction of R. E. Bevan and Son.

Marysville Appeal - 12/8/1916, p5 - Sutter Pioneer Farmer Is Dead - Yuba City, Dec. 7. - Andrew Petrie, pioneer farmer of Sutter County, died at his home here today at the age of 66 years.  He had been a resident of the county for fifty years and was one of the most successful farmers in this section of the State. - Petrie at one time owned a large ranch in District Ten, Yuba County.  He is survived by a wife, Mrs. Mary Petrie, two daughters, Mrs. John Sterret of Yuba City, and Mrs. Arthur Chenoweth of Marysville; five sons, Clinton Petrie of Gridley, Maynard, Clarence, Bertram and Leland, all of Yuba City. - The funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 9 o'clock at St. Joseph's Catholic church in Marysville.  Burial will be made in the Catholic cemetery under the direction of R. E. Bevan & Son.

PETRIE, BERTRAM M.

Appeal Democrat - 10/6/1948, p2 - Illness Is Fatal To B. M. Petrie - Services for Bertram M. Petrie, of Marysville, are pending at Lipp & Sullivan chapel following his death early this morning in Yuba county jail. - Yuba county Sheriff John R. Dower stated Petrie, who was serving 30 days for vagrancy, died about 5:45 a.m.  An autopsy will be conducted by the Yuba county coroner's office. - Born and reared in Marysville, he is survived by two brothers and a sister.

PETRIE, JACOB W.

Daily Appeal - 10/31/1876, p2 - Died:  In this city, October 30th, at the residence of Paul Webber, Esq., corner of Fourth and A streets, Jacob W. Petrie, aged 21 years. - The procession will form at the residence at 2 o'clock. p.m. November 1st, and move to St. Joseph's Cathedral, where services will be held.  Friends and acquaintances invited to attend.

Daily Appeal - 11/2/1876, p3 - Large Funeral - The funeral of Jacob W. Petrie was held yesterday from the residence of Paul Webber, the procession moving from the house to St. Joseph's Cathedral, where religious services were conducted by Rev. Father Miler. - At their close the cortege moved to the Catholic Cemetery, the same comprising over forty vehicles.  The following young companions of the deceased were pall-bearers:  John Lydon, Frank Grass, Charles Baker, Nicolas Webber, Thomas Ormsby, and Joseph Terstegge.  "Whom the Gods love die young."

PETRIE, JAMES

Wheatland Free Press - 11/14/1874, p3 - Fine Monument - T. W. McCready, of the Pioneer Marble Works, Marysville, has just finished and erected for Mrs. Petrie over the grave of her husband, James Petrie, the finest monument ever put up in this place.  It has a sandstone base, marble plenth, a die with a beautiful scroll sheild, and spire, the whole surmounted by a vase of flowers.  The workmanship is excellent.  The monument is made of the best Italian marble, highly polished, and cost $300.  [No issues for this paper exist on microfilm at the library to obtain James' obituary.]

PETRIE, JOHN JAMES

Marysville Daily Democrat - 9/13/1901, p4 - The Tomb.  Petrie. - In this city, September 12, 1901, John James Petrie, a native of Prussia, aged 55 years. - Funeral Sunday morning at 8 o'clock from St. Joseph's Church.  Interment, Catholic cemetery.

Marysville Daily Appeal - 9/13/1901, p1 - One More Called - John James Petrie Died in This City Last Night - John James Petrie died in this city last night.  The deceased was a native of Prussia, about 55 years of age, and before he came to this city to reside was a rancher in the Honcut precinct.  He leaves a wife and five children, and a brother, Andrew E. Petrie, who resides in the First Ward. - The time for the funeral will be announced later.

PETRIE, MARY

Daily Appeal - 10/13/1897, p1 - Death of An Aged Woman - Mrs. Mary Petrie, a Pioneer of California, Passes Life's River - Mrs. Mary Petrie, an old and respected resident of Yuba county, died at her home in Marysville township at 4 o'clock yesterday morning.  The deceased, who had nearly reached the 79th mile stone in her career, had been in poor health for the past year, and her demise was not wholly unexpected. - Mrs. Petrie came to California over forty years ago, and after living in Colusa county from 1856 to 1864 removed with her husband, the later Peter Petrie, to reside in Long Bar township, and two years later took up a residence in Marysville township where she resided up to the time of her death. - She leaves two sons, Andrew Petrie, who resides in this city, and John Petrie, who has lived with her on the ranch, and one daughter, Mrs. Joseph Terstegge, a resident of Oakland, to mourn her loss.  The following grandchildren are residents of this city:  Andrew Weber, Mrs. Paul Schumacher, Mrs. Ella Dobbins and Miss Katie Weber. - The deceased, who was a native of Germany, had a large circle of friends and acquaintances.  Her life has been a most exemplary one, and this good, kind hearted and generous woman will not soon be forgotten. - When she found her end approaching she deeded her property among her relatives. - The funeral will leave her late residence at 7 o'clock tomorrow morning, and requiem mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph's church at 10 a.m.  Interment, Catholic cemetery.

PETRIE, STANLEY

Marysville Daily Appeal - 6/5/1909, p 1 - Death of Infant - Stanley PETRIE, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Petrie, died at the family home near Fifth and I streets yesterday morning.  The little one was three months old.  Funeral announcement will be made later.

PETRIE, STANLEY WILLARD

Daily Appeal - 1/14/1908 - Died From Effects of Toadstool Poison - Yuba City, Jan. 13. - Stanley Willard Petrie, the 15-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Petrie, who, as told exclusively in the Appeal a week ago, was poisoned by eating toadstolls [sic] instead of mushrooms, died at his parents' home here Sunday afternoon. - The young boy was 15 years, 2 months and 11 days of age and was a native of Marysville.  He had been violently ill ever since he ate mushrooms among which was a toadstool. - The funeral will take place from the family residence Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock.  Services will be held in St. Joseph's church, Marysville, where requiem mass will be celebrated for the repose of his soul, commencing at 10 o'clock.  Interment will be in the Catholic cemetery.

PETRIE, WILLIAM REGINALD

Daily Appeal - 3/25/1908, p7 - Funeral of Willie Petrie Held Yesterday - Yuba City, March 24. - The funeral of William Reginald Petrie, whose death was caused by a rupture of a blood vessel, took place this afternoon from the family home in this city.  From there the cortege moved to St. Joseph's church in Marysville, where services were conducted by Father Gaffney. - Interment was in the Catholic cemetery, Marysville.

PETTIGREW, JOHN H.

Marysville Daily Appeal - 1/7/1890, p 2 - Deaths:  In East Bear river township, January --, John H. Pettigrew, a native of Connecticut, aged 76 years.

PHELAN, ABIJAH A.

Marysville Appeal-Democrat-September 16, 1940-A. A. Phelan, Yuba Resident Called-Funeral services for Abijah A. PHELAN, long time resident of Yuba county, will be held Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. in the Brownsville cemetery where internment will be made. – Phelan, a native of Penryn, 69 years of age, died Saturday at 213 C street, where he had been living. He had recently been released from a hospital after treatment for some time for a heart ailment, and death came unexpectedly. – Most of his life Phelan had resided in the upper part of Yuba county, and he was widely known. He was the father of Elmer and Wilbur Phelan of Oregon House district, Lloyd Phelan and Mrs. Pearl Blue of Marysville and Mrs. Lawrence Conners of Roseville. He was a brother of Charles Phelan of Yuba county and Mrs. Paul Simmons of Oregon House. – Lipp & Sullivan are making the arrangements for the funeral. (Submitted by Craig Hahn.)

PHELAN, CATHERINE MARY

Marysville Appeal-Democrat-Jun 6, 1988-Catherine M. Phelan-Funeral services are scheduled at 10 a.m. Wednesday for Catherine Mary PHELAN, 86, of Yuba City who died June 5, 1988, in Fremont Hospital. – A native of Wisconsin, she had lived in the Yuba-Sutter area 68 years. She was retired after serving 31 years as postmaster in Oregon House. – She was a member of VFW Auxiliary No. 9602 of Thermolito, Lake Francis Grange No. 745; and the League of Postmasters. – Survivors include two daughters, Evelyn Crabb of West Sacramento and Kay Woolery of Yuba City; five sons, Howard of San Bernardino, Bob of Oroville, Ed of Hesperia, and David and Bill, both of Yuba City; two brothers, Joe Dassey of Santa Monica and Bob Dassey of New Orleans; a sister, Clara Rezachek of Manitowac, Wis; 25 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren. – Funeral services are scheduled at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Ullrey Memorial Chapel. Private burial will be in Keystone Cemetery, Dobbins. – Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the chapel. (Submitted by Craig Hahn.)

PHELAN, DAVID J.

Marysville Appeal-Democrat-December 13, 1991-David J. Phelan-Memorial services will be held Saturday for David J. PHELAN, 57, of Yuba City, who died Dec. 2, 1991, in Rideout Hospital. – A native of Oregon House, he had lived in the Yuba-Sutter area for 29 years. He was a painter. – He served in the U. S. Navy. – He is survived by his wife, Ida M. Phelan of Yuba City; a daughter, Janet Frandsen of Olivehurst; a son, David J. Phelan Jr. of Brooklyn, N. Y.; four brothers, Howard Phelan, Ed Phelan, Bob Phelan and Bill Phelan; two sisters, Evelyn Crabb and Kay Woolery; and two grandchildren. – He was preceded in death by a daughter, Rebecca Phelan. – Services begin at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses, 650 N. George Washington Blvd., Yuba City, with Bill Hampy officiating. – Private inurnment will be in Sutter Cemetery. – Ullrey Memorial Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. (Submitted by Craig Hahn.)

PHELAN, ELMER

Marysville Appeal-Democrat-November 11, 1977-ELMER PHELAN-Elmer PHELAN, 87, a lifelong resident of Oregon House, died today at Sutter County General Hospital. – H was a retired employe of the Pacific Gas and Electric Company. – Survivors include his wife, Catherine of Oregon House, and other relatives in the Yuba-Sutter area. – Funeral arrangement are pending at Hutchison’s Colonial Chapel.  (Submitted by Craig Hahn.)

PHELAN, ISABELL M.

Marysville Appeal-Democrat-January 24, 1946-Yuba Native Dies-Mrs. Isabell M. PHELAN, 74, a native of Yuba county died Wednesday in the Reeves Rest home in Yuba City after an extended illness. She had lived in this county all her life and was the widow of the late Abijah Phelan. – She is survived be her daughter Mrs. Pearl Blue of Marysville and Mrs. Alta Conner of Roseville and sons Lloyd Phelan of San Jose and Elmer Phelan of Oregon House. – Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. in Hutchison’s Colonial chapel with the Rev. D. C. Decherd of the First Methodist church officiating. Burial will be in Sutter City cemetery. (Submitted by Craig Hahn.)

PHELAN, JAMES LLOYD

Marysville Appeal-Democrat-January 28, 1985-James L. Phelan-Private inurnment for James Lloyd PHELAN, 61, of Yuba City. – He died Friday in Rideout Hospital. – Born Feb. 11, 1923, in San Francisco, he had lived here most of his life. He was a retired carpenter. – He served in the Navy during World War II. – Survivors include two daughters, Patty Patton of Marysville and Kathy Phelan of Yuba City; his mother, Catherine Phelan of Yuba City; five brothers, Bob Phelan of Marysville, David and Bill Phelan, both of Yuba City, Howard Phelan of San Bernardino and Ed Phelan of Hesperia; two sisters, Kay Woolery of Yuba City and Evelyn Crab of Broderick; and two grandsons. – No services were held. Private inurnment in Keystone Cemetery, Dobbins, is under the direction of Ullrey Memorial Chapel. – Memorial to the Lung Association of Superior California, P. O. Box 945, Chico, have been suggested by the family. (Submitted by Craig Hahn.)

PHELAN, LLOYD ALVIN

Marysville Appeal-Democrat-December 31, 1967-LLOYD A. PHELAN-PHELAN—Funeral services are pending at Hutchison’s Colonial Chapel for Lloyd Alvin PHELAN, 65, of Linda, who died yesterday at Rideout Hospital. – A native of Marysville, he returned to the area about 14 years ago. A retired cabinet maker for Rockholt and Son Boat Co., Phelan made his home at 433 Garden avenue. He was a veteran of World War I. – Survivors include a brother, Elmer, of Oregon House; and two sisters, Mrs. Pearl Echlof of San Francisco and Mrs. Alta Conner of Roseville. (Submitted by Craig Hahn.)

PHELAN, MAMIE MARGARET

Marysville Appeal - 10/30/1918, p5 - Mrs. Mamie Margaret Phelan, 23 years of age, of 110 Third street, died at 11:30 last night, following an attack of influenza.  Mrs. Phelan was the daughter of Mrs. Charles G. Pepper.  She leaves a baby two years of age besides her husband and other relatives.  Kelly Bros. have charge of the funeral arrangements.

PHELAN, MAURICE EDWARD

SECOND DEATH – A gas heater, still burning, had consumed all the oxygen in the tightly-closed cabin, the coroner’s office said. – It was the second death by asphyxiation in the cabins maintained by the Johnson Truck Lines in the past five years, Ullrey reported. – Phelan was a driver for the lines.  When he failed to report for work this morning another employe of the company, Gerald Shaw investigated and found Phelan’s body. – Food, which evidently had been prepared by Phelan for his evening meal still was on the table, almost untouched.  This indicated, according to investigators, that the man may have been overcome last evening and had lain lifeless all night in the cabin. – Phelan was a veteran of World War II and a native of San Francisco.  He had lived in this area about two years. – Survivors include his wife, Bernice, of Yuba City; and two sisters, Mrs. Charles Cordes of San Francisco and Mrs. Catherine Costello, Vallejo. – Funeral services are pending at Ullrey Memorial chapel.

Appeal-Democrat – 12/14/1949, p. 7 – Phelan Services Still Pending – Funeral services for Maurice Edward Phelan, 37-year-old truck driver who was asphyxiated in a cabin on Onstott Rd., near Colusa Hwy., yesterday are awaiting arrival of relatives, Ullrey Memorial chapel, Yuba City, said today. – Phelan’s death was apparently due to gas fumes from a gas heater. – The cabin was owned by A. J. Trigueiro.  It was not owned or maintained by the Johnson Truck lines for which Phelan worked.

PHELAN, REBECCA DIANE

Marysville Appeal-Democrat-May 8, 1985-Rebecca D. Phelan-Services will be tomorrow for Rebecca Diane PHELAN, 22, of Yuba City, who was found dead at her home Monday. – A preliminary autopsy report was inconclusive as to the cause of death and the Sutter County Sheriff-Coroner’s office said it will conduct tests throughout the week to determine the cause. – A native of Yuba City; she worked as a clerk at the Krinkle Doughnut Shop of Yuba City. – Survivors are her parents, David and Ida Phelan of Yuba City; a brother, David Phelan of New York City; a sister, Janet Frandsen of Yuba City of Yuba City; and two grandmothers, Catherine Phelan of Yuba City and Ida Woolery of Williams. – Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Ullrey Memorial Chapel with burial in Sutter Cemetery. Visitation will be today from noon to 8 p.m. at Ullrey chapel. (Submitted by Craig Hahn.)

PHELAN, WANDA SUE

Marysville Appeal-Democrat-February 26, 1952-WANDA SUE PHELAN-Phelan—Funeral services for Wanda Sue Phelan, 15-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Phelan of Oregon House, will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Indiana Ranch cemetery. – The child died yesterday in Rideout Memorial hospital after a short illness. – In addition to her parents she is survived by her grandparents, Mrs. Merle Malone of Dobbins and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Phelan of Oregon House. (Submitted by Craig Hahn.)

PHILLIPS, ARTHUR LEIGHTON

PHILLIPS, VIVIAN E.

Appeal Democrat – 1/22/1993, p A-11 – Private inurnment has been held for Vivian E. Phillips, 86, of Marysville, who died Jan. 19, 1993, at The Fountains in Yuba City. – A native of Hornbrook, she was a lifelong resident of the Yuba-Sutter area.  She was a housewife. – She was a member of Beta Chapter of Alpha Sigma Sorority, the Rideout Hospital Auxiliary and the Yuba-Sutter Branch of the Mercy Hospital Guild. – She is survived by her sister, Geraldine Powell of Portland, Ore.; and two nieces, Constance Powell of Portland, Ore., and Valerie Berger of Lima, Ohio. – She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray J. K. Phillips, in 1983. – Burial will be in Sierra View Memorial Park. – Arrangements were under the direction of Hutchison & Carnes Colonial Chapel.

PICAYUNE, ALEX STANLEY

Appeal Democrat – March 25, 1959 – ALEX STANLEY PICAYUNE – Alex Stanley Picayune, 79, a native of Feather Falls and a timber faller in Yuba County for 50 years, died Monday in a local hospital. His home was in Strawberry Valley. Survivors include his daughter, Mrs. Sophia Wyman of Berry Creek. Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. tomorrow in Strawberry Valley Cemetery, with Rev. Howard Daulton, pastor of Yuba City’s First Methodist Church, officiating. Hutchison’s Colonial Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.  (Transcribed & submitted by Brad Sharpe.)

PICAYUNE, CLIFFORD HILDRETH

Appeal Democrat – 4/08/1949 – Strawberry Valley Native Succumbs – Clifford Hildreath Picayune died yesterday at his home in Strawberry Valley, where he was born 48 years ago. He was a veteran of World War II. For the past five years, Picayune had been employed by the Sacramento Box and Lumber Co. at Woodleaf. He was a timber faller. He is survived by his father Alexander, and one sister, Sophia Picayune, both of Strawberry Valley. Private funeral services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in Hutchison’s Colonial Chapel. Cremation will follow in the Sierra View crematory.  [Born Aug. 31, 1906 according to headstone, Calif. Death Index, 1920 & 1930 census - age 42 at time of death.] (Transcribed & submitted by Brad Sharpe.)

PICAYUNE, ELIZABETH

Appeal Democrat – October 30, 1942 – Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Picayune were held at the graveside in the Strawberry Valley Cemetery Wednesday, directed by Lipp & Sullivan. Mrs. Picayune died Tuesday after a long illness. She was formerly a resident of Plumas County, and was 69 years of age. Surviving relatives are her husband, A. E. Picayune of Strawberry, and five children, Miss Sophie Picayune, Mrs. Logan and Mrs. Millins of Feather Falls, Mrs. Josephine Williams and Clifford Picayune of Strawberry.  (B.S.)

PICAYUNE, FRANCES NELLIE  

PICKENS, BARTHOLOMEW

Marysville Daily Appeal - 8/19/1900, p4 - Died:  At the Yuba County Hospital, August 18th, Captain Bartholomew Pickens, a native of Ireland, aged 111 years. - Funeral notice hereafter.

Marysville Daily Democrat - 8/22/1900, p4 - Burial of  B. Pickens; Funeral Took Place To-day from the Parlors of A. B. Hopkins - The funeral of the late Bartholomew Pickins [sic], the aged man who died at the hospital Monday, took place at 10 o'clock this morning from the undertaking parlors of A. B. Hopkins. - There were no regular funeral services and the remains were laid away quietly in a grave in the city cemetery by the following named gentlemen who acted as pallbearers:  S. Lewek, N. J. Sligar, M. C. Ehrman and Samuel Gunning. - Deceased was the oldest man in Yuba county, having reached the unusual age of 111 years.

PIERATT, ZEPHIA

Daily Appeal - 5/5/1901, p1 - Death of Mrs. Pieratt - Passes From This Life at Browns Valley Saturday Morning - Zephia, the beloved wife of James Franklin Pieratt, died at her home at Browns Valley at 3:15 yesterday morning. - The deceased was a native of Morgan county, Kentucky, 59 years of age.  She was the mother of Jefferson D. and Louis F. Pieratt, Mrs. Perry and Mrs. Hayes of Browns Valley, another son and daughter reside in the east. - She was a good christian women [sic], and during her residence in Yuba county had gained the respect of many friends. - The funeral services will be held at her late residence at 3 o'clock this afternoon and the interment will take place in the Browns Valley cemetery.

PIERCE, MELVIN

Sacramento Bee 16 Jun 1905 - Marysville June 16 Melvin PIERCE, a well known farmer of this county is mourning the loss of his wife whose death occurred in Stockton yesterday.  A daughter Miss Laura PIERCE, of this city, two brothers A.K. White of this city and Daniel T. WHITE of Alameda County, and a sister, Mrs. J.M. Stone of Yuba City, are the other relatives of the deceased. (R.T.)

PIERCE, WILLIAM

Marysville Daily Appeal - 10/26/1881, p2 - Died:  In Kirksville, on board the steamer Governor  Dana, October 26th, Captain Wm. Pierce, aged 56 years.

PIKE, AGNES FLORA

Sacramento Bee November 26, 1861 - Died Strawberry Valley Nov. 16^th Agnes Flora PIKE aged 2yrs 10mos 25days (R.T.)  [Note:  The headstone for Agnes Pike says Agnes Florence Pike - so I'm sure Florence is the correct middle name. B. S.]

PIKE, ( Infant )

Marysville daily Appeal – 3/03/1865 – Died: At the Independence Mill near Strawberry Valley, March 25^th, infant son of Charles M. and N. B. Pike, aged 19 days.  (Transcribed & submitted by Brad Sharpe.)

PIKE, NANCY B. (Adams)  

Mountain Messenger – June 12, 1875 – Died – PIKE. – At La Porte , May 10^th, 1875, Nancy N. Adams, wife of C. M. Pike. Mrs. Pike was a native of Lincoln, Prescott County, Maine and was 39 years, 8 months, and 4 days old. She has been an earnest Christian for many years, and since 1858 a devoted member of the M. E. Church. After a protracted illness of over two years of extreme suffering, which she bore with great patience and hope, she peacefully closed her eyes on all that is earthly, to open them and behold the rest and glory that remain for the people of God. She left a devoted husband and four children, with a large circle of warm friends, to mourn.; but not as those who have no assurance that their loss is her infinite gain. Rev. W. Peck – Grass Valley, May 26^th, 1875. – May 12, 1875 – “Is warm. Lucy Peckham came down on a visit. Mrs. Pike of the town of La Porte was buried in Strawberry Valley this afternoon. She was an example of goodness.” G.S.W. Twogood.  (B.S.)

PILCHER, JAMES OLIVER

Appeal Democrat – 06/18/1970, p. 4 – OBITUARIES – JAMES O. PILCHER – PILCHER – funeral services are scheduled tomorrow for James Oliver Pilcher, 94, of Olivehurst, who died Tuesday at Marysville Convalescent Hospital following a long illness. – A native of Indian Village, La., he had been a resident here for the past 15 years and made his home at 4674 Olivehurst Ave.  He was a retired carpenter. – He is survived by his wife, Jeanette of Olivehurst; a sister, Dolly McCorkle of Raysville, La.; a grandson, Charley Pilcher of Pasadena, Tex.; and two granddaughters, Mary Ruth Roade of Yuba City and Virginia Gee of Lompoc. – Services have been set for 3:30 p.m. tomorrow at Lipp and Sullivan Chapel with Rev. Richard Shafer of the Pentecostal Church of God of Olivehurst officiating.  Burial will be in Sierra View Memorial Park.

PIPER, EDNA MAY

Appeal Democrat - Wed 6/3/1970, p4 - Obituaries:  Edna May Piper, 79, died suddenly at her Yuba City home yesterday. - Mrs. Piper was found lying on the floor of her home by a friend who had come to take her to vote.  She was rushed to Fremont Hospital and pronounced dead on arrival at 7:45 p.m. - Mrs. Piper, who had lived in Yuba City for the past 53 years and was a lifetime resident of California, made her home here in the Lincolncrest Apartments on McRae Way.  A native of Fresno, she was the widow of Harry Piper Sr. - Survivors include a son, Harry, of Yuba City, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. - Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday in the Chapel of  the Twin Cities.  Rev. Thomas Power of St. John's Episcopal Church, Marysville, will officiate.  Interment will be in Sutter Cemetery.

PIPPEY, MARY 

Weekly Appeal – 1/30/1880 – DIED – In this city, January 27^th, 1880, Mary, beloved wife of E.W. Pippey, aged 40 years.  (B. S.)

PITIMORN, HERBERT

Appeal Democrat - 5/24/1939, p6 - Death At Hallwood - Malnutrition and infirmities of old age were blamed Wednesday for the death of Herbert Pitimorn, about 80, who was found dead in a Hallwood district cabin.  Pitimorn, said to have been living in the river bottoms "jungles" for some time, was reported to have appeared at the cabin Tuesday morning, when he told a nearby resident that he was not feeling well. - The body was removed to the Lipp & Sullivan mortuary and a routine investigation of the death is being made by Coroner J. P. Sullivan.

PLASIDO, ADENIN

Marysville Daily Appeal - 11/3/1893, p1 - Died:  In this city, November 1st, Adenin Plasido, a native of France, aged 72 years. - The funeral will take place from the undertaking parlors of R. E. Bevan this afternoon at 2 o'clock.

PLEHAL, MARY K.

Appeal Democrat - 10/30/1993, p A-2 - Mary K. Plehal - No services are scheduled for Mary K. Plehal, 91, of Yuba City, who died Oct. 28, 1993, at Live Oak Care Center. - A native of Minnesota, she had lived in Yuba City for five years. - She is survived by her son, Edward J. Plehal of Yuba City, and nine grandchildren. - Arrangements are under the direction of Ullrey Memorial Chapel.

PLUGHOFF, HENRY B.

Marysville Daily Appeal - 7/17/1874, p3 - Death of an Old Citizen - Henry B. Plughoff, an old and respected citizen of Marysville, died yesterday afternoon at his residence on Fourth street, after a brief illness, of pneumonia.

Marysville Daily Appeal - 7/18/1874, p3 - In Memoriam - The flag hung at half-mast yesterday over Turner Hall, in memory of Henry B. Plughoff, deceased, who was a member of the Turn-Liederkranz Verein.  The deceased was also a respected member of the Druid Society.  His funeral takes place on Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock.

Marysville Daily Appeal - 7/19/1874, p3 - Funeral - The funeral of Henry B. Plughoff will take place this afternoon at 4 o'clock at the Methodist Church.  Those last sad rites will be participated in by many friends of the deceased, including the Marysville Turn-Liederkranz Society and Germania Grove No. 8, United Ancient Order of Druids, of which the deceased was a respected member.

Marysville Daily Appeal - 7/21/1874, p3 - Funeral of Henry B. Plughoff - The funeral of Henry B. Plughoff, deceased, was attended from the Methodist Church on Sunday afternoon at four o'clock.  The church was crowded with sympathizing friends, and the occasion was solemn and affecting.  The Marysville Turn-Liederkranz Society, and Germania Grove, No. 8, Ancient Order of Druids were in attendance in large numbers, headed by the Marysville Brass Band.  The following citizens acted as pall-bearers:   From the Druids-George Regley, George Klock and John Hermann; from the Turners, A. Schulenberg, G. Hartman, and F. A. Grass.

PLYMIRE, CATHERINE LORETTA O'CONNELL

Marysville Daily Democrat - 7/9/1923, p1 - MRS. PLYMIRE DIES SUDDENLY AFTER BIRTH OF CHILD - Kidney trouble developing from childbirth this afternoon caused the death of Mrs. Loretta Plymire, wife of Henry Plymire, who died at 2:30 at the Rideout hospital. - Mrs. Plymire was a native of San Francisco and was 30 years of age.  She was a cousin of Mrs. James Mulvany of this city.  Other relatives in San Francisco survive here. - Mrs. Plymire was in good health until last  Saturday when she was removed to the hospital due to expected motherhood, and a baby was born to her last night.  Her condition gradually became worse since the birth of the child and finally resulted in her death this afternoon. - Mrs. Plymire was formerly Miss Loretta O'Connell and since coming to Marysville to make her home has made many friends here who will regret to hear of her sudden and untimely death.  R. E. Bevan & Son have charge of the funeral arrangements which will be announced later.

Marysville Daily Democrat - 7/11/1923, p8 - PLYMIRE FUNERAL - The funeral of Mrs. Catherine Loretta Plymire of this city took place at St. Joseph's Catholic Cathedral this morning at 10 o'clock, the Reverend Father Richard Ryan, pastor of the Catholic church at Guerneville, and a relative of Mrs. Plymire, officiating.  The casket bearers were James Mulvany, John Williams, William Haggerty, Glenn DeVoe, Edward Pynchon and William Donovan.  The interment took place in the family plot in the Marysville city cemetery under the direction of the Bevan Funeral Home. (K.S.)

PLYMIRE, KATHERINE ANN

Appeal Democrat - 9/10/1946, p1 - MRS. PLYMIRE TAKEN AFTER LONG ILLNESS - Death today ended the long illness of Mrs. Katherine Ann Plymire, 83, a native of Grass Valley and a long-time well-known resident of Marysville.  She died in a local hospital. - Mrs. Plymire was the widow of the late W. H. Plymire, Marysville businessman, and was preceeded in death by about six months by her her son, W. H. Plymire, jr. - Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Alva Gates of San Francisco; a grandson, Henry M. Plymire III, of Marysville; two granddaughters, Mrs. Lois Gregorin and Mrs. Roger Gibson, both of San Francisco, and one great-granddaughter, Diane Lee Gibson of San Francisco. - Rosary will be recited Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. in Lipp & Sullivan chapel.  Mass will be said Thursday at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph's Catholic church, with interment to follow in the Sutter City cemetery. (K. S.)

PLYMIRE, SAMUEL

Marysville Daily Appeal - 2/7/1891, p2 - Died: In Gridley, February 6th, Samuel Plymire, a native of Pennsylvania, aged 72 years. (K. S.)

Marysville Daily Democrat - 2/7/1891, p4 - Died: In Gridley, February 6th, Samuel Plymire, a native of Pennsylvania, aged 72 years. (K.S.)

PLYMIRE, WILLIAM HENRY, JR.

Appeal Democrat - 1/17/1946, p12 - ILLNESS IS FATAL TO NATIVE OF HUB - William Henry Plymire, who was born in Marysville 61 years ago, died at his home on Sixth street Wednesday forenoon.  Plymire had lived in this city all of his life and was a well known stonemason, having taken over the business from his later father, William Henry Plymire, sr.  He continued the work until his death. - Plymire had been suffering from an extended illness for some time.  His wife died approximately 25 years ago.  He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Katie Plymire of Marysville; a sister, Mrs. Alva Gates of San Francisco, a son, Henry III, now in the United States navy; two nieces and one grand niece. - Plymire was a member of the local chapter of the Woodmen of the World, and of the Foresters of America. - Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Friday in the Lipp & Sullivan chapel.  Mass will be said at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Joseph's Catholic church with burial to follow in Sutter City cemetery.

PLYMIRE, WILLIAM HENRY SR.

Marysville Daily Appeal - 5/19/1910, p1 - DEATH SUMMONS W. H. PLYMIRE - William Henry Plymire, one of the most widely known marble workers of Northern California, died at his home in this city, 522 Fifth street, at three o'clock Wednesday morning after an illness of two weeks.  Deceased had been a resident of Marysville for thirty-one years during all of which time he followed his trade, and his name is known all over the northern section of the State.  His work stands in every cemetery within a radius of one hundred miles from his home. - Deceased was born in Washington, Pennsylvania, and had reached the age of 57 years, 7 months and 17 days.  He had been a resident of  California for thirty-nine years.  He was a man of kindly nature whose genial character drew to him many friends and his generosity knew no bounds. - He leaves a widow, one son, Henry Plymire, and two daughters, Mrs. Alva Gates and Miss Julia Plymire. - The funeral services will be held from the family residence at 10 o'clock Friday morning under the auspices of Silver Oak Camp No. 185, Woodmen of the World.  Interment will be in the city cemetery.  Undertaker R. E. Bevan has charge of the arrangements. (K.S.)

POGUE, GEORGE WESLEY

Marysville Appeal - 10/29/1918, p8 - George Pogue, son of Mrs. Louis Pogue, died from the effects of Spanish influenza, at his home, 204 A street, Sunday afternoon.  His death follows closely that of his brother, Louis Pogue, whose death resulted from the same malady.  He was a native of Marysville, aged 36 years.  For the past two years he had been an employe of the California Packing Corporation at its plant in Marysville. - The deceased leaves to mourn him a bride of a few days, Mrs. Rachael Laura Pogue; his mother, and two brothers, Eugene, of Camp Lewis, Washington, and Clarence, of Marysville. - Double funeral services for the two brothers will be held from the chapel of Kelly Brothers this afternoon at 2 o'clock.  Interment will be made in the Yuba City cemetery.

POLLARD, A. ALBERT

Marysville Daily Appeal - 6/9/1872, p3 - Died - In this city, June 8th, at the station-house, Albert Pollard, aged about forty-two years.  The funeral will take place from the Coroner's office this morning at 9 o'clock.  Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend.

Marysville Daily Standard - 6/10/1872, p3 - Sudden Death - The only death for many years at the city prison occurred on Saturday morning - that of Albert Pollard, aged 42 years, a carriage maker in the employ of Charles Raish.  Mr. Pollard was one of the best mechanics in the city, but unfortunately was addicted to the cup, and died of delirium tremens.  He had been suffering for several days, and on Friday night a physician was sent for who administered a dose of chloroform.  The medicine had the desired effect of putting the deceased to sleep, but one from which he never awoke.  The officers at the station house walked the unfortunate man for hours, but were unable to arouse him, and he expired on Saturday morning.  His funeral was attended yesterday morning from Coroner Barnes' rooms.

POOLE, ANTHONY WAYNE

Marysville Evening Democrat - 6/3/1921, p3 - Veteran of Civil War Lays Down Life's Burdens - Yuba City - Anthony Wayne Poole, veteran of the Civil War, who missed attending his first Memorial Day services May 30, last, since the war, died at his home here last night from the infirmities of old age.  He was 85 years of age and a native of Indiana.  He was a staunch member of Corinth Post No. 80, G.A.R., having served with Company B Eighth Minnesota Volunteers. - He is survived by his daughter, Mrs. J. T. Hodges of Yuba City, one son Henry S. Poole of Humboldt, Arizona,  Richard H. Hodges and Mrs. J. T. Green are grandchildren.  There are also two great grand children. - The funeral services will be conducted at the Bevan funeral home in Marysville Saturday morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. Eustace Anderson officiating.  The interment will be in the family plot in the Yuba City cemetery. - Services at the cemetery will be under the auspices of the G.A.R., and a firing squad and casket-bearers from Yuba-Sutter Post, American Legion, will be present.

Marysville Appeal - 6/5/1921, p2 - Impressive Services Are Held For A. W. Pool [sic] - Fnueral [sic] services for the late Anthony Wayne Pool of Yuba City were held at the Bevan funeral home yesterday morning at 10 o'clock.  Rev. Eustace Anderson, pastor of the Yuba City Methodist church, officiated at the home.  Farwell Brown was the soloist, accompanied by Mrs. E. E. Monson. - The interment services at the Yuba City cemetery was conducted by members of Corinth Post of the Grand Army of the Republic.  J. W. Larabee was the commander and Judge Tucker the chaplain. - The following members of Yuba-Sutter Post, American Legion, were the casket-bearers:  Eugene Montna, Albert Servieu, Leland McCune, Edwin Winship, John Spradling and Tracey Peters. - Francis Hall, commander of the Yuba-Sutter Post, was in charge of the escort and firing squad.  - The services were largely attended by the many friends of the deceased.

POOLE, DEVORE

Marysville Appeal - 10/30/1918, p 4 - Private Devore Poole Is Laid Away to Final Rest - Dressed in the uniform he loved so well and with the flag of his country draped over his bier, all that was mortal of Devore Poole, well-known Marysville youth who made the "supreme sacrifice" Friday morning at the Letterman Hospital, San Francisco, was laid to rest yesterday in the Catholic cemetery.  Fr. P. Guerin of St. Joseph's church officiated.  R. E. Bevan & Son, directed. - Many beautiful floral offerings bore testimony to the high esteem in which the deceased was held. - The sympathy of the entire community is with the young widow and infant son who uncomplainingly gave their all in the service of their country. - The following friends served as pallbearers: Frank Rock, David Curry, Fred Mason, Cal Brown, Charles Merz and Thelbert Summy. - "Tis but the cast-off garment, - We put away from sight; - The worn out habitation - When our loved one takes his flight - From this plane of sin and sorrow - With its tumult and its strife - Far beyond the shoals and shadows - Of this meagre earthly life, - Into God's eternal sunshine - Where the light unfettered free, - Our loved ones wait to welcome us - To love's eternity."

POOLE, GERALDINE S.

Appeal Democrat 13/9/2000 GERALDINE S. POOLE 79, of Yuba City died Sept 11, 2000, at her residence. - Born in North San Juan, she was a Yuba-Sutter resident for 50 years. She was a homemaker and member of a fourth generation Yuba-Sutter family. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters and Delta Theta Tau Sorority, a graduate of Marysville High School and former student body officer and graduate of Yuba College. - Survivors include two sons, Mark Poole of Marysville and Fritz Poole of Yuba City; two daughters, K. C. Poole of Eureka and Christine Poole of Danville; and three grandchildren. - Services: A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at Ullrey Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Manuel Soria of St. Isidore’s Catholic Church officiating. Private inurnment will be in Sierra View Memorial Park.

PORTER, ELLA

Marysville Appeal - 6/7/1918, p2 - Porter Funeral Today - Funeral services over the remains of the late Mrs. Ella Porter, well known former resident of Browns Valley, will be held from the chapel of Kelly Brothers today at 2 p.m.  Interment will be in the Browns Valley cemetery. While the interment will be private the services will be open to relatives and friends.

PORTER, FRED

Marysville Daily Appeal - 9/27/1900, p1 - Laid to His Final Rest - The funeral of the late Fred Porter took place at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon from Mt. Olivet Baptist Church where Rev. Dr. C. J. Chase, officiated. - The following young men acted as pall-bearers:  Charles Breeden, C. E. Pogue, Phil Churchill, Albert Davis, D. M. Harris and Albert Churchill. - The interment took place in the City cemetery where the services were concluded.

PORTER, MARK LeROY

Rabbit Creek Journal – 11/06/1997 – Mark LeRoy Porter, 70, of Challenge died Tuesday, Oct. 28, 1997. A native of Lancaster, he was an area resident for four years. He lived in Napa for many years before moving to Challenge four years ago. He was in the process of building his retirement cabin there. He enjoyed fishing. He was a heavy equipment operator for forty years working in the construction trades. He had served in the Merchant Marines during World War II during 1945-1945. He was a member of the Teamsters Union of Napa.  (Transcribed & submitted by Brad Sharpe.)

POTEET, LILLIE MAE (VESTAL)

Appeal-Democrat – 03/17/1987, p. A6 – Lillie M. Poteet – Services are scheduled at 2 pm Thursday at the Ullrey Memorial Chapel for Lillie Mae Poteet, 84, of Yuba City.  She died March 16, 1987, in Hullhaven Convalescent Hospital.  She was born in Wanette, Oklahoma and had lived in the Yuba Sutter area since 1950.  She was a member of the Baptist Church.  Survivors include her husband, Leaman [sic] Poteet of Yuba City; a daughter, Wanda McGarry of Carmichael; two sons, Carl Poteet of San Leandro and Charles Poteet of Loomis; a sister, Leatha [sic] Cotrell [sic] of Wheatland; seven grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.  Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery in Rio Oso.  Friends may call at the chapel Wednesday from 3 to 8 pm.

POWER, THOMAS J.

Marysville Daily Appeal - 3/9/1892 p3 - Funeral of T. J. Power - Requiem High Mass was celebrated in St. Joseph's cathedral yesterday morning by Father Coleman for the repose of the soul of the late Thomas J. Power.  The church was crowded with relatives and friends of the deceased, every denomination being represented. - At the conclusion of Mass Father Coleman preached a very eloquent sermon, taking for his text, "We must all stand before the judgment seat of Christ."  He paid a tribute to the memory of his departed friend.  On the casket were placed some handsome floral offerings.  A large funeral cortege followed the remains to the Catholic cemetery.  The last prayer was said at the grave by Father Gleason. - The following were the pall-bearers:  D. P. Donahoe, W. H. Plymire, M. Carew, E. Brow, James McCaig and Robert Powers. - The fire bell tolled until the cortege had left the city limits.

POWERS, ALBERT

Marysville Daily Appeal - 5/20/1914 - Death of Veteran - Albert Powers, a pioneer resident of this state, died at the Sutter County hospital Tuesday night at the age of 67 years. - The deceased was a native of Maine and was a veteran of the Civil War serving as a private in Co. F of the 16th Maine Regiment.  The remains were removed to the undertaking establishment of R. E. Bevan and Son in Marysville.

POWERS, DANIEL

Marysville Daily Appeal 6/23/1892 p 3 - The Drowning of Daniel Powers - A sad accident occurred yesterday in the drowning of Daniel POWERS. The young man who is 17 years of age was swimming in a deep pool back of the Buckeye Mills in company with a number of friends when, probably attacked by a cramp, he sank beneath the waters & before assistance could be given, he was beyond the need of it. - A number of persons were engaged in diving for the body of the young man, but it was several hours before it was recovered. The deceased is the son of Nick Powers, an employee in the Buckeye Mills, and was to have commenced work today driving  for John Stevenson. - 6/25/1892 p 2 - In Marysville, 6-21, Daniel Powers, a native of Pennsylvania, aged 17 years, 11 months & 2 days. - Friends & acquaintances are invited to attend the funeral today from St Joseph's cathedral this morning at 10 o'clock. (clzz@aol.com)

POWERS, ELIZABETH DONOVAN

Marysville Daily Appeal, December 6, 1890, page 2 - In Marysville, December 4th, Mrs. Elizabeth {Donovan} POWERS, wife if Nicholas Powers, a native of {Leap, Cork} Ireland, aged 37 years. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from St Joseph's cathedral Sunday morning at 10 o'clock. (clzz@aol.com)

POWERS, JOHN J.

SF Chronicle 4/19/1950 p 15 - In this City, April 17, 1950, John J, beloved father of Evelyn L POWERS, brother of Peter Powers. A Requiem High Mass will be offered for the repose of his soul on Thursday, April 20, at St Monica's Church, Geary Blvd at 23rd Ave, commencing at 9:30 AM. Interment private. Carew & English Service. (clzz@aol.com)

POWER(S), NICHOLAS

Marysville Daily Appeal, Friday October 30, 1896 front page - Nick Power Dead - Nicholas POWER, who died in San Francisco on Wednesday, was for several years, employed as a flour packer at the Buckeye mills. The wife of the deceased died in this city about three years ago, and his oldest daughter, Mrs Mary Ann Farrenkam, was burned to death in San Francisco over a year ago. He was a native of County Waterford, Ireland. Six children, four sons and two daughters, are left to mourn his loss. He will be buried in St Mary's Cemetery, Oakland, this morning. At one time he was a member of the local lodge of the Knights of Honor. (clzz@aol.com)

PRATER, JOHN JOSEPH  

PRATER, TIMOTHY ALAN 

Oroville Mercury Register – 9/12/1987 – Services for Timothy Alan Prater, 34, Bangor, will be held Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at Hutchison and Carnes Colonial Chapel in Marysville. The Rev. Max Geisdorf of Bangor Community Church will officiate, and burial will be at the Strawberry Valley Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday, 3 to 8 p.m., at Hutchison and Carnes Colonial Chapel. Prater died Wednesday, Sept. 9, 1987, at a hospital in San Francisco, after a lengthy illness. He was born Feb. 4, 1953, in Marysville. Prater attended Yuba-Feather Elementary School, Marysville High School, and Yuba College. A sculptor, he was associated with the St. Croix Sculpture and Foundry in Newcastle, Placer County. Prater was preceded in death by one brother, John Prater. He is survived by his parents, Ralph and Florence Prater of Bangor; aunts and uncles, Willadene and Jerry Shields of Oroville, Lorene and Del Harter of Murphys, Calaveras County, William and Elizabeth Prater of Clipper Mills, Rufus Bean of Clipper Mills, and Myron and Carmel Bean of Mexico; and one grandmother, Laura O. Bean of Bangor. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Prater’s name to; Cystic Fibrosis Research c/o Dr. Brian Davis, University of California, 1327 Moffit, San Francisco, 94143-0130.  (Transcribed & submitted by Brad Sharpe.)

PRATT, JESSIE BENTON 

 La Porte Union – January 2, 1869 – Deaths – At Clipper Mills, Dec. 31^st, Jessie Benton Pratt, infant daughter of E. H. and Lucy R. Pratt, aged 10 months and 17 days.  (B.S.)

PRATT, LUCY R.

Marysville Weekly Appeal – June 25, 1875 – Died – At Clipper Mills, Butte County, June 15^th, Lucy R. Pratt wife of E. H. Pratt, aged 32 years and 9 months.  (Transcribed & submitted by Brad Sharpe.)

Weekly Appeal – 7/06/1875, Pg. 5 – Clipper Mills, June 26^th ( Excerpt ) – This place sustained quite a loss about two weeks ago, in the death, after a lingering illness from heart disease, of Mrs. Lucy Pratt, wife of E. H. Pratt, the merchant. She was genial and kind-hearted, and will be greatly missed in the community, as well as by her husband and five children.  E. J. B.  (B. S.)

PRATT, WALLACE C. 

Alta California – 11/28/1861 – DIED – In Marysville, November 23d, Wallace C. Pratt, late of Dubuque, Iowa, aged 23 years.  (B. S.)

PRESLEY, MATHER FEELEM

Appeal Democrat - 10/7/1963, p14 - Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow for Mather Feelem (Pete) Presley, 63, of Wheatland, who died Friday afternoon at Rideout Memorial Hospital after suffering a heart attack. - A native of Birmingham, Ala., he had lived for the past 12 years in Wheatland, where he and his wife owned and operated Presley's Cafe.  He was formerly a federally employed carpenter and was a Navy veteran of World War I.  He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Rosie, Ark. - Survivors, in addition to his wife, Lorene, include two daughters, Tampa Presley and Mrs. Dolores Crowder, both of Wheatland; three brothers, Travis of Phoenix, Ariz., Postell of Little Rock, Ark., and Vincent of Los Angeles; five sisters, Mrs. Effie Bell of Madera, Mrs. Madeline Gray of Phoenix, Mrs. Oakland Stewart of Battesville, Ark., Mrs. Eleise Chadd of Indiana and Mrs. Beatrice Pruitt of Ann Arbor, Mich.; and two grandchildren. - Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p.m. at Hutchison's Colonial Chapel, with Rev. Fred Rehling of the Marysville Southern Baptist Church officiating.  Burial will be in Wheatland Cemetery.

PRICE, CHARLIE EDWARD

Appeal Democrat - 2/17/1977 - Charlie E. Price - Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow for Charlie Edward Price, 75, Sutter, who was pronounced dead yesterday at Rideout Hospital, where he was taken after he collapsed at home.  A native of Berryville, Ark., he had lived here 43 years.  He was a retired foreman for the State Department of Water Resources.  Survivors include his wife, Florence, of Sutter; two sisters, Lydia Wood of Norwalk and Ida Austin of Berryville; and several nieces and nephews.  Rev. Ortiz Weniger, pastor of the Yuba City First Baptist Church, will conduct the services tomorrow at 10 a.m. at Ullrey Memorial Chapel.  Burial will be in Sutter Cemetery.

PRICE, JOSEPH E.

Marysville Daily Appeal - 4/11/1894 - J. E. Price - Joseph E. Price who has conducted a candy store in this city for the past few years lay unconscious in his room at the rear of his store on D street, since 9 o'clock yesterday morning and his death was hourly expected. - Mr. Price had an ulcerated tooth which he refused to have lanced and blood poisoning set in. - Dr. Russell who was attending him informed an Appeal reporter that he was suffering from tetanus. - About eight years ago Mr. Price while at work for Swain & Hudson had his left hand so badly cut by a circular saw that an amputation became necessary and Dr. Page Brown took off the hand at the wrist joint. - Being no longer able to work at his trade some friends started him in business and he has made a comfortable living ever since.  He very seldom left his store and very little is known of his earlier history.

Funeral of J. E. Price - The funeral of the late Joseph E. Price took place yesterday.  Services were held in the undertaking parlors of R. E. Bevan, where the Reverend W. H. Story officiated.  He also said a prayer at the city cemetery where the interment took place. - The following gentlemen acted as pall-bearers:  E. H. Hudson, J. F. Eastman, William Leache, Joe Brown, E. M. Knight and A. K. White.

PRICKETT, ENOS S.

Marysville Daily Appeal - 8/16/1898, p1 - Enos S. Prickett Dead - An Old Time Pioneer of Marysville Joins the Great Majority - Enos S. Prickett, the well known gunsmith, died at his residence on B street about 10 o'clock last night after an illness of about 2 weeks. - The deceased was a native of Ohio and about 73 years of age and has been a resident of this city over 40 years.  He had worked for a number of years for the late Ben Bigelow and afterwards for P. George, and was a splendid mechanic. - He was a member of Yuba Lodge, No. 39, F. & A.M., and was a Mexican War Veteran.  The deceased was making arrangements about a month ago to enter a soldier's home, but his hopes in this regard were not realized. - Like all the old pioneers he was a warm-hearted man, and his death will be regretted by his old friends.

PRINDLE, CHARLES THOMAS

Marysville Evening Democrat - 1/22/1916, p1 - Friends Hope Their Spirits Are United In Death - "The hand that reapeth one, reapeth the other," and such was the case with Charles Thomas Prindle, an aged man who died at the Yuba County hospital, Saturday morning.  Lingering but a few hours after the death of his aged sweetheart, Miss Emma Stammer, who died Friday at the county infirmary, Prindle, through the infirmities of old age, sickness, and grieving over the loss of his sweetheart, was anxiously awaiting the call of the Grim Reaper.  And now in the place of the wedding there will be a double funeral.  Mention has been made of the many attempts of this aged couple to be married, but who were prevented through illness to one or the other.  God has been kind in taking both under His protection, and it is hoped that they will meet again and live a life of happiness in the domain of the Ruler of the Universe. - Prindle was 81 years of age, and for many years carried on a blacksmithing business at Strawberry Valley, where he also served for some time as postmaster.  He has been an inmate of the Yuba County infirmary for two years.  He was a native of New York, and was quite well known in the foothill section, where he had many friends.  He will be remembered by the older residents of the county. - R. E. Bevan & Son have charge of the remains and they will hold a double funeral of both Prindle and Miss Stammer from their chapel Sunday afternoon.

PRINDLE, LUCY A. L. (Mrs.)

Weekly Mercury (Oroville ) – Friday – 1/01/1886 – ( News for the week) -  Wednesday – A Mrs. Prindle died in Strawberry Valley last week and was buried on Saturday.  (B. S.)

Sacramento Bee – January 6, 1886 – DIED – In Strawberry Valley, Yuba County, December 23, Mrs. Lucy A. L. Prindle, aged 40. (B. S.)

Plumas National (Quincy) – 1/9/1886 – DIED – At Strawberry Valley, Yuba county, Cal., Dec. 23d, 1885, Lucy A., wife of C.T. Prindle, and mother of Lizzie L., and Lucie G. Beckham, aged 40 years. (B. S.)

            “ A full, rich nature, free to trust,
                Truthful, and almost sternly just,
                Impulsive, earnest, prompt to act,
                And make her generous thought a fact,
                Keeping, with many a light disguise,
                The secret of self sacrifice.
                Oh! Heart, sore tried! Thou hast the best,
                That Heaven itself could give thee --- rest;
                Rest from all bitter thoughts and things!
                How many a loved one’s blessing went,
                With thee beneath the low, green tent,
                Whose curtain never outward swings! ”
                                                                    V.                                  

PROCTOR, EMMA C.

Democrat – 08/16/1894, p. 4, The Tomb. – PROCTOR – In this city, August 13, 1894, Mrs. Emma C. Proctor, a native of California, aged 30 years. – Friends and acquaintances are invited at attend the funeral from the M. E. Church, corner E and Fourth streets, Sunday, August 19, at 5:30 P.M.  Interment city cemetery.

PURDY, PATRICK

Marysville Daily Appeal – 8/12/1899, p 4 – Tragedy at New York Flat:  John Purdy Suicides After Attempting to Murder His Wife – A tragedy occurred in New York Township, near Forbestown, in the northern part of this county, at an early hour yesterday morning, when John Purdy killed himself, after making an attempt to kill his wife.  He also set fire to his house and barn. – The tragedy was the result of a family quarrel. – Mrs. Purdy received only a slight wound in the arm.  Her maiden name was Josephine Williams and she is a relative of the Laverty family, who reside near Browns Valley. – Some relatives of the parties, who were working in the local cannery, have gone to the scene.

Marysville Daily Appeal – 8/15/1899, p 4 – Laid to His Long Rest – The funeral of the late John Purdy took place at Brownsville Sunday under the auspices of the Forester’s Lodge of Forbestown, of which society deceased was a member.  The funeral cortege was the largest seen in that section for years.  The interment was had in the Brownsville cemetery.

Marysville Daily Appeal – 8/16/1899, p 1 – A Man To Blame:  Correspondence Bearing on the Purdy Suicide Near Forbestown:  Indignation Prevails:  Suspected His Wife of Intrigue and Returned Home Unexpectedly the Morning of the Tragedy. – No event in the history of Forbestown and its surrounding country ever created so much excitement, indignation and general sorrow as has been caused by the untimely and tragic death of James Purdy. – Purdy was a young man of exemplary habits, loved and respected by all who knew him.  He has been looked upon as a model husband, who not only furnished his little home with all the luxuries that makes home pleasant, but was kind, loving and considerate, and seemed to worship his wife with an idolatrous love. – For the past five years Mr. Purdy has been employed at the Gold Bank mine, where he was one of the steadiest and most reliable men in the mine.  He was a loved and honored member of the Order of Foresters. – The little home of James Purdy was generally looked upon as one of the sunniest spots to be found in the foothills.  But it seems that with all the watchful care and protecting love of a husband, a human viper gained admission within the sacred precincts of this family circle.  The time came when the husband discovered the true character of the visitor, he was then ordered to leave the place and never again show himself on the premises. – The husband’s occupation called him away during the entire day.  It is supposed that on the morning of the tragedy Purdy had become convinced that the orders and warning he had given were not respected, so he took his dinner pail and went to the mine as usual, but instead of going to work, he complained of a pain in his side and requested the foreman, Wm. Hampton, to grant him a lay-off for a few days.  He went back home and entered his house and a few minutes afterwards a shot was heard and Mrs. Purdy was seen running from the place screaming.  Mr. Purdy soon followed with a shot-gun in his hand.  By this time, Mrs. Purdy was some distance off, and after the second shot was fired at her, he returned to the house and secured his rifle.  Then he set fire to the house and barn, went outside and stood behind a cedar tree and watched the fire until satisfied that everything would be burned.  He went about twenty feet from the tree and put the muzzle of the rifle to his head and blew the entire top off.  – In the mean time Mrs. Purdy had been taken into Mrs. Tom Hooker’s place and placed on a bed. – The first shot fired at Mrs. Purdy took effect in the arm, making an ugly wound.  The second charge did but little injury. – She was removed to her father’s home, where according to the report this morning, she is resting quite comfortably ad getting along as well as could be expected. – Mrs. Purdy is the daughter of Samuel Williams, now a resident of New York School District, formerly a resident of Sugar Loaf district near Bangor.  She has two sisters and three brothers. – James Purdy’s parents reside at the top of Hansonville Hill.  He leaves one brother and two sisters. – The remains were interred in the Evergreen Cemetery at Brownsville yesterday at eleven o’clock, under the auspices of the Forbestown Order of Foresters.  The funeral was the largest ever witnessed at Brownsville. – Reporter, Forbestown, August 14, 1899.

PURKISS, JOHN HENRY

Marysville Daily Appeal - 10/10/1900, p1 - Maj. Purkiss Dead - Passing of One of the Oldest Residents of Browns Valley - Settled There in '52 - Succumbed to the Infirmities of Age Last Monday at His Home - "Keep your chickens off'n this lot - Or else you'll find 'm in Purkiss's pot." - A little ramshackle old gate bearing above it an inverted barrel stave from which hangs, just high enough to clear the head of the chance visitor an iron pot, the whole surmounted with the rhyme above noted, carefully inscribed by means of a stencil and marking pot upon a board, has marked the outer boundaries of the possessions of Major John H. Purkiss, one of the oldest of the settlers in the little, old mining town of Browns Valley, now for many years. - Many are the chance sojourners who, happening in the valley at one time or another in the course of the long years which have marked the residence of the Major in that foothill village, have happened upon the sign, laughed at the humor therein expressed and bent upon uncovering the possessor of such poetic instinct have invaded the precincts claimed by the scribe as his home there to meet and converse with a gigantic figure suggestive of a time now long gone bye, when the men who came to the Golden State were those of mighty brawn. - Six foot three was the Major with a figure that stood as upright as a pine tree.  A long, white beard, set off a face bearing lineaments that spoke of a strong personality possessed in years long past when with fellow miners he delved for and found fortune on Park's Bar.  Thousands then had the Major.  The glittering golden sands had lined his sluice until to a man of his environment he was rich beyond peradventure.  He pulled stakes and sought other scenes, but nowhere in his wanderings could he find a spot which for charm could equal his old associations in the foothills of Yuba county.  After a brief sojourn back again returned the wanderer to the "Valley," becoming interested extensively in ditch undertakings, from which his income was many hundreds per month.  Aggressive competitors as time went on, brought worry to the miner, who finally by virtue of his troubles became known as slightly "touched," and who, after finally closing out his ditch interests to his rivals, settled down to live out his string on the results obtained.  Within the confines of his little sphere the Major once only easy when engaged in weighty undertakings now became content to follow horticulture on a small scale, and occupied amidst his trees and vines and honey bees, no thought took he of fleeting time, nor passing events, satisfied to witness each day the rising sun and each evening its decline, marking only the effect of the different seasons upon his garden flowers and fruit buds.  As years went on apace, marvelous were the tales that the Major could unfold of wealth beyond description, of which he had knowledge and would one day uncover down on the old Yuba and with a seriousness that never failed to impress, the casual visitor was informed that he, too, might share if he would when the right time came.  And now the time has come for as he lay asleep the other night a figure clad in shimmering drapery approached his humble couch and beckoning him arise led forth the way.  Out and onward over hill and valley, upward and away from the trials and tribulations of earthly cares proceeded they, the figure ever in the lead beckoning the old man eagerly following until enveloped in a cloud of golden hue came oblivion. - In the humble cabin when morning came all was still.  The few domestic animals betrayed nervousness at the failure of their master to appear.  A passing neighbor noting the unrest of the house dog paused in passing and loosing the rude door fastening gazed within to find that the old Major at last had made his strike and had won, who knows but what the greatest of blessings, eternal rest. - John Henry Purkiss died at Browns Valley Monday night, aged 67 years.  Deceased was a native of England and came to California in 1851, settling shortly afterwards in Browns Valley which place he had made his home with but a short interval ever since.  He was naturalized in the court of Yuba county in July, 1871. - In the course of his long career in Yuba county deceased had been respectively a miner, a ditch owner and agent and latterly a horticulturist on a small scale.  He leaves to mourn his loss three brothers, F. C., A. C. and C. W. Purkiss. - The funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Murrish of Honcut, from his late residence at Browns Valley to-day at 2 o'clock.  Interment Browns Valley cemetery.

PUTMAN, JAMES LAWRENCE

Marysville Appeal - 7/12/1924, p3 - Putman Funeral Held - The funeral services for James Lawrence Putman were held at the Bevan Funeral Home yesterday morning with Rev. Halsey Werelin Jr. of St. John's Episcopal Church officiating.  The soloist was Miss Dorothy McCargar, who was accompanied by Mrs. E. E. Monson.  The casket bearers were Charles  Fields, Henry Fields, R. H. Hawley, S. R. McLean, L. H. Mallott and Handy Epperson.  Interment took place in the Sutter cemetery under the direction of the Bevan Funeral Home.

PUTMAN, VICTOR C.

Marysville Daily Appeal - 6/28/1904 - V. C. Putman Dead - A Pioneer of Yuba County and Veteran of the Mexican War Yields to Heart Disease - Victor C. Putman, a pioneer resident of this state who has resided in this county for 44 years died at his home at the corner of 7th and Yuba streets at 10:30 on Sunday night from heart trouble. - The deceased who was a widower, was born in New York, and was aged 79 years, 9 months and 1 day.  He came to California on June 18, 1850, and for a time drove stage from Sacramento to Grass Valley.  One of those who traveled frequently with him in those days was Charles F. Lucas of this city.  After quitting the stage business he became a teamster and was on the road at the same time as Seeley of San Juan.  For thirty years he was a well known express man in this city and did the principle business of this only retiring active work when incapacitated owing to advanced years. - Mr. Putman served in the Mexican War and was under Captain Jack Hayes in the war of 1846.  He was a member of the Mexican Veterans Assoc. - He was a member of the Common Council during the years 1888 and 1889 at the time that the late P. W. Slattery was mayor representing the Fourth Ward, his fellow councilmen being George F. Adams, Joseph Heyl and I. W. Bradley. - He leaves two sisters, Mrs. J. B. Wright of North San Juan and Mrs. Catherine Sackett of Pasadena. - In May 22, 1901 he deeded his property consisting of lots 5 and 6; and the west half and 5 3/4 of lot 7 block six, city of Marysville to Mrs. Dora Armstrong who kept house for him and nursed him during several periods of illness. - The deceased during his many years residence in Marysville had at all times the reputation of being an honest man in his business dealings, and was respected by his many neighbors and friends. - The funeral will take place at 2:30 this afternoon from R. E. Bevan's undertaking parlors under the auspices of Corinth Post No. 80, G.A.R.  The interment will be made in the family plot, city cemetery.

PUTMAN, MRS. VICTOR C.

Marysville Daily Appeal - 10/24/1899, p4 - Died:  In this city, October 23d, Mrs. V. C. Putman, a native of Pennsylvania, aged 59 years, 4 months and 15 days.  The funeral will take place Thursday morning at 10 o'clock from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. George Stevens, 220 A street.  Interment City cemetery. - - also p.4 - Mrs. V. C. Putman Dead - Mrs. V. C. Putman, and old resident of this city, died at 10:30 last night at the residence of her son-in-law, George W. Stephens, on A street. - The deceased was a native of Pennsylvania, and about 59 years of age and was the wife of V. C. Putman, the well known drayman.  She had taken considerable interest in Salvation Army work for several years.  Mrs. George Russell of Nevada City is also her daughter, and Frank Morris, a former resident, was her son.

Marysville Daily Appeal - 10/27/1899, p1 - Laid At Rest - The Mortal Remains of the Late Mrs. V. C. Putman Find Final Repose - The funeral of the late Mrs. V. C. Putman took place at 10 o'clock yesterday morning from the residence of her son-in-law, George Stephens, on A street, and was well attended. - Rev. Dr. C. J. Chase, pastor of the M. E. Church, officiated, at the house and at the cemetery where the interment took place. - Several floral pieces were placed on the casket. - The following gentlemen acted as pall-bearers:  C. N. Gray, J. A. Sneed, John Peffer and Charles White.

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