YHHS Death Funeral Index
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Abbey
Fred
Found dead in a cabin on the old Dan Williams place near Cherokee, age 72. Oroville Mercury 2‐15‐1935
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Adams
Mrs. Mary Jane
Resident of Butte County for 37 years, age 82, native of Illinois. Mrs. Roscoe McCloud is the only child left. Buried at Cherokee cemetery.
Oroville Daily Register 4‐1‐
1918
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Adams
Robert Marion
Missing nearly a week was found in the West Branch by fisherman. He leaves a wife and one daughter. Some thought it might be suicide. Note: Obit has incorrect initial F. for middle name.
Oroville Register 8‐31‐1893
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1
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8/20/16
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Agnew
Robert
Died in Big Bend tunnel cave in after leg was amputated; age 36. Double funeral with interment at Oroville cemetery. Big Bend Company arranged for a Christian burial.
Oroville Daily Register 2‐24‐
1908
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6/5/16
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Alldredge
Joseph Samuel
Died in Nord from consumption. Leaves wife and two children, a father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Alldredge, and one brother.
Chico Daily Record 12‐10‐
1905
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Anderson
Dora
Daughter of Sheriff Anderson. She helped take care of her cousin about a year ago and it is thought she got consumption at that time; 24 years old.
Oroville Register 4‐5‐1894
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Arbuckle
James Monroe
Native of Montpelier, Vermont, age 78. He came to California in the early "fifties" and spent much of his life in this vicinity. Married Mrs. Lockerman and has lived at Pentz more than 25 years. He suffered from depression and shot himself through the chest and survived 3 days. Buried beside his wife in Merrithew cemetery. Oroville Mercury 6‐24‐1897
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Armstrong
James Hunter
Died at Cherokee Flat September 22, age 38 years, 11 months and 25 days. Born in Boston, MA Weekly Butte Record 12‐14‐
September 28, 1828. Died after being thrown from a horse and falling upon the blade of an axe, 1867
which he was carrying.
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Arnopizes
A. J. "Spiker"
Came to Butte County in 1849 and mined at Long's Bar near Banner Mine most of that year. Later he was a partner of the late Manoah Pence of Messilla Valley and also mined with L. A. Snow at Kimshew; age 74.
Oroville Daily Register 1‐9‐
1904
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10 Atherton
Mrs. Flora
Age 20 years, died at Concow on March 7 of consumption. Funeral took place at the Concow cemetery.
Oroville Mercury 3‐13‐1901
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8/20/16
11 Ayers
Lewis Henry
Former superintendent of the Banner mine and member of Oroville lodge No. 103 F and A.M., died in San Francisco of stomach cancer. To be buried by the fraternity in San Francisco; He was a well known miner of Butte County and had lived here many years. See funeral 4‐27‐1893
Oroville Register 4‐20‐1893
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8/20/16
12 Bacon
Patrick
Fatal accident with 200 yards of the flume falling at Flea Valley. He was crushed under the timber and died. Bacon was from Ireland and 30 years old. Weekly Mercury 7‐6‐1877
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6/28/16
13 Bader
Charles
California pioneer, resided in Cherokee and Magalia; member of Colonel Stevenson's regiment Oroville Daily Mercury 3‐29‐
arriving in San Francisco March 1847; 9 surviving children. Buried in Cherokee, died March 27 at 1883
his daughter's home (Mrs. George B. Mowry). See funeral same page.
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8/20/16
14 Bader
George
Younger brother of Supervisor H. F. Bader died in Cherokee.
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15 Bader
John
Another old‐timer gone, John Bader of Magalia; one of the early settlers of Butte having Oroville Mercury 7‐13‐1898
emigrated here in 1852. He was born in Prussia on August 1, 1827 and was 70 years, 11 months and 7 days at the time of his death. He settled in Magalia many years ago and has been involved in farming and mining. He was never married and had been an invalid for the past two years. Uncle to Henry Bader of Cherokee, Charles Bader of Magalia and Mrs. Geo. B. Mowry. Funeral and interment took place at Magalia.
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16 Bader
Johnny
Died of pneumonia after a brief illness in Cherokee.
Oroville Register 4‐19‐1888
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5/12/16
17 Bader
Johnnie
Died at Cherokee May 18, age 4 months. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bader.
Oroville Register 5‐23‐1889
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3/5/17
18 Bader
Nellie Francis
Youngest daughter of Charles and Elizabeth Bader, age 1 year 5 months and 5 days at Cherokee
Weekly Butte Record 4‐1‐
1871
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5/12/16
19 Bader
Nellie May
At Magalia, Dec. 7, 10 year old daughter of Charles W. and Mary Bader.
Weekly Mercury 12‐11‐1885
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5/27/16
Bald Rock Kittie, one of the oldest Indian women of this district, died at her home at Bald Rock. She was at least 100 years old. Her son, Elick John, found her after returning from the burial ceremony of Billy Day, Bald Rock Indian Chief. She is survived by another son Dick John and two grandsons, Frank Mullen and Lew Wagner of Mooretown.
Oroville Mercury 3‐20‐1922
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2/3/16
20 Bald Rock Kittie
21 Ballew
Jos
Resident of Dogtown killed by Indians near Humboldt River. Attacked Nov 7th, has wife and six children.
Oroville Union Record 11‐25‐
1865
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12/10/15
22 Barton
Margaret Joy
Died February 28 in Chico, age 90.
Chico Enterprise Record 3‐3‐
2017
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3/5/17
23 Bauman
Ernest C.
Isaiah prospector who had been missing for about 6 weeks when his body was found by Western Pacific Railroad workers 1‐19‐1954. Suspected killer was Martin Tunny who shot him 3 times and then buried him in the bed of Chino Creek about 15 feet from Bauman's mine.
Oroville Mercury 1‐20‐1954
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1/31/17
24 Bearse
Jim Oroville Daily Register 10‐16‐
1916
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10/1/16
25 Beatson
Andrew Ulysses
Indian Chieftan, age over 100, dwelt here long before the white man came to valley, died at Swayne. His ancestors are buried in a remote Indian burial ground in Concow Valley. It is probable that the interment will be in an Indian burial ground near Big Bar as burial in Concow would necessitate carrying the remains for miles over the mountains.
Infant son of Mr. & Mrs. J. R. Beatson.
Weekly Mercury 5‐26‐1882
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4/1/16
26 Belden
Charles
Died in San Francisco. Had been in poor health for several months with softening of the brain, exhibited signs of insanity. Resident of Rich Bar on the East Branch, respected by all.
Plumas National 6‐13‐1868
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12/10/15
27 Belden
Robert
Born in Belden; Charles Belden was his grandfather and Susan Lee Belden (Maidu Indian) his grandmother. Death date 7‐19‐1988
Quincy Museum 1988
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12/14/15
28 Beltron
Peter
Died at Oregon Gulch on September 15, age about 45 years, native of Mexico
Butte Record 9‐21‐1872
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5/12/16
29 Benjamin
R. P.
An old and well known resident of Cherokee; leaves a widow and 7 children. Per H. P. Morrison, Mr. Benjamin was the father of 21 children, 14 of whom are dead.
Oroville Register 4‐13‐1893
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8/20/16
30 Benner
infant son
Near Pentz, October 4, infant son of John Benner
Daily Mercury 10‐9‐1883
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31 Bennum
Andrew Lewis
Native of Concok County, Illinois, age 78, died at his home in Pentz. Survived by three sons: A. F. Oroville Daily Register 11‐30‐
Bennum, C. C. Bennum, and David Bennum and two daughters, Mrs. F. A. Duensing and Mrs. 1922
Myrtle Lind, all of Pentz. Interment at Cherokee cemetery. (See funeral notice Oroville Mercury 12‐4‐1922)
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32 Bennum
Mrs. Eliza Jane
Wife of A. L. Bennum, died at her home in Pentz, 65 years old, native of Little Rock, Arkansas. Came to California as a child; lived in Pentz for 22 years. Survived by husband and children A. F. Bennum, C. C. Bennum, Mrs. Fred Duensing, David Bennum and Mrs. Otto Lind of Westwood; two sisters, Mrs. Emma Roberts of Dunnigan and Mrs. Mary Jackson of Idaho and two brothers John Cudd and Almond Cudd both of Butte County. (see funeral notice Oroville Daily Register 2‐
28‐1922 and 3‐2‐1922; interment at Cherokee cemetery).
Oroville Mercury 2‐27‐1922
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3/5/17
33 Bidwell
Annie
Mechoopda Indians will bear body of loved mistress to final resting place.
Oroville Daily Register
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1/15/17
34 Bidwell
General John
Obituary: Came to California in 1841 with the first wagon train across the plains; first American to settle in what is now Butte county. Rancho Chico, his home farm, was a grant from the Mexican government conferred to him in 1845. Nearly all the churches of Chico, the City Hall and the State normal school stand on ground donated by him.
Oroville Mercury 4‐5‐1900
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2/14/16
35 Bidwell
General John
Funeral services at Chico cemetery, largest assemblage of people ever seen for Chico's founder.
Oroville Mercury 4‐12‐1900
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2/14/16
36 Bill Tom, the Indian
Bill
Bill Tom the Indian killed by Harry Lorraine, a Swede. Bill Tom was the leading witness in the Waller trial. Tom was killed by a stray bullet fired by Lorraine. Oroville Daily Register 11‐7‐
1895
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2/3/16
37 Billard
Louis Phillipe
60‐year‐old Frenchman found in a cabin on a ranch near Pentz; coroner found 7 wounds on the Sacramento Daily Union 8‐21‐
head made by a sharp heavy instrument and circumstances pointed to a Chinaman, one of a 1890
crew of 20 working on a ditch nearby as the murderer.
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12/11/15
38 Blaisdell
Jay P.
Pioneer resident of Cherokee, died from a heart attack, age 84. Born in Vermont and came to California in 1858 where he mined in the Morris Ravine and later went to San Francisco and worked as a shoemaker. Buried in Cherokee near his home.
Oroville Daily Register 9‐30‐
1916
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5/12/16
39 Bligh
Andy
At Cherokee Flat December 6, native of Ireland, age 65 years.
Butte Record 12‐15‐1877
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3/5/17
40 Bligh
A. J.
Died at Cherokee July 24th, age 40 years.
Weekly Mercury 7‐25‐1879
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5/4/16
41 Bohannon
Mrs. Allora
Former resident of Yankee Hill, died yesterday.
Oroville Daily Register 5‐10‐
1922
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Filed by Date
3/5/17
42 Bolinger
infant Child of Mr. and Mrs. James Bolinger of Cherokee.
Oroville Register 12‐7‐1893
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8/20/16
43 Bottyer (Botjer)
John
At Thompson's Flat October 11, age 46 years.
Weekly Mercury 10‐19‐1877
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3/5/17
44 Bowe
Mrs. James
Mother of Mrs. Pat Curran, died at her daughter's house. Native of Ireland and lived in Cherokee for the past 20 years. Her husband was run over near Chico and killed on the railroad track 10 years ago. Leaves 5 children, 3 daughters and 2 sons. The funeral took place at the Catholic church.
Oroville Register 11‐23‐1893
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8/20/16
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45 Boynton
Seth Sprague
Died from pneumonia, age 59. Born in Hallowell, Maine. Leaves his wife, son Albert and daughter Miss Leila, two sisters Mrs. E. P. Smith of Burns, Oregon and Mrs. R. B. Remick of Taylorsville, Plumas County. (Also see tribute to Mr. Boynton Oroville Register 3‐2‐1906 and Chico Record letter about regrets Oroville Register 3‐3‐1906).
Oroville Daily Register 3‐1‐
1906
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5/12/16
46 Brannagan
Mrs. Julia
Wife of Kennis Brannagan, an old settler of the Concow Valley, found dead in her bed by her husband. Born in Ireland about 75 years ago, resided in Concow 35 years. Burial at Oroville Catholic Cemetery. (See also burial notice from 10‐19‐1909 Oroville Daily Register). (Also burial notice from 10‐18‐1909 Oroville Daily Register has her name as Mrs. "Nancy" Brannagan in error).
Chico Record 10‐19‐1909
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47 Breslau
Mrs. D. (Ida Beck)
Died in Redding, Shasta County Tuesday. Buried in the Hebrew cemetery. Former resident of Oroville, her maiden name being Miss Ida Beck. Sister of Mrs. A. Wolf of Cherokee.
Weekly Mercury 8‐13‐1880
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1/15/17
48 Brock
Elliott Morris
Died in Oroville April 11, youngest child of J. M. and Mary M. Brock, age 2 years and 26 days.
Weekly Mercury 4‐12‐1878
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3/5/17
49 Brock
Joseph Herbert
Third death in a month for former Oroville family, died at home in Berkeley. Oroville Register 2‐1‐1916
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2/14/16
50 Brock
Joseph M.
Oroville merchant and investor in Flea Valley Lumber Mill, died in Oakland; see Oroville Register Oakland Enquirer 11‐18‐1889
11‐28‐1889.
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Filed by Date
12/10/15
51 Brock
Joseph M.
Funeral, interment at Mountain View Cemetery
Oakland Enquirer 11‐27‐1889
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Filed by Date
12/10/15
52 Brock
Mary
Wife of Joseph M. Brock. Survived by five children.
Oroville Register 1‐12‐1916
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12/14/15
53 Brown
Clifford O.
Long time resident of Pentz and Butte Creek Canyon. One of 11 children of Pulaski and Hulda Brown. Survivors: Wife Rilla May, son Clifford of Woodland, daughter Mrs. Claudia Brandt of Gridley and two brothers, George W. of Chico and William M. of Oroville. Died 3‐28‐1967
Ancestry.com
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12/14/15
54 Brown
Mrs. Huldah
Died of heart failure, 66 years old, native of Indiana. Resident of California for 58 years. Survived by husband Plaski Brown, three daughters, Mrs. Jessie Horning, Mrs. Goldie Lewis, and Mrs. Nettie Moak and six sons, Orrie, Lyman, Clifford, William, George and P. R. Brown. (see also Oroville Daily Register 8‐14‐1922)
Chico Record 8‐12‐1922
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3/5/17
55 Brown
Jim Formerly a member of the Concow Tribe of Indians in Butte County and recently recognized leader of the Grindstone Indians, died near Orland, age 95. Survived by wife, Ann Brown.
Oroville Daily Register 4‐22‐
1922
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3/5/17
56 Brown
Joe
Killed near Cherokee on Yankee Hill Road by Dick Johnson, a half breed Indian, while playing cards. Oroville Mercury 3‐6‐1901
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8/24/16
57 Brown
Mary E.
Born at Big Bend 7/13/1915, parents George and Nettie (Brown) Moak. Married Ennis Brown in Chico Enterprise Record 2‐21‐
1934, then married Earnest "Bub" Brown in 1973. Known as Yankee Hill historian; children E.R. 2005
Bob Brown and John Brown, Joan French and Judy Graham; brother James A. Tobe Moak; buried at Moak family cemetery in Big Bend.
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58 Brown
Nathan
Pioneer resident of Cherokee died in county infirmary due to runaway accident.
Oroville Mercury 6‐9‐1910
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4/1/16
59 Buck
Louis
Employee of the Great Western power company; fell to death from a cage at the cable crossing over Feather River near the site of the company's powerhouse. (dated Oroville July 14)
San Francisco Call 7‐15‐1909
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1/16/16
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60 Buckingham
Francis
Accident while working in his diggings at Jordan Ravine, 26 years old.
Oroville Daily Butte Record 2‐
4‐1857
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61 Buehrer
John
Found dead on the hillside along the Feather River canyon about 9 miles from Yankee Hill near Bardee's Bar. Native of Switzerland and 45 years old. He was looking for a mythical gold lake in the hills. T. S. Linebarger and James R. D. Moak found his body on a trail near Bardee's Bar. See Oroville Register 5‐17‐1905.
Oroville Daily Register 5‐15‐
1905
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62 Bundy
J. B.
Father of Mrs. Belden, died in Missouri.
Oroville Daily Register 2‐27‐
1922
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3/5/17
63 Bunnell
Abner William
Died in Chico; leaves five sons and daughters.
Oroville Register 2‐13‐1890
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3/5/17
64 Bunnell
Sarah Jane
Died November 29 at Paradise at age 54 from heart disease. Leaves husband and several children. Weekly Mercury 12‐7‐1877
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65 Bunnell
Tyson
Age 10, resident of Pentz, buried at Clear Creek cemetery. It is said his death is due to a vaccination, it acted upon him as if he had consumption.
Oroville Daily Register 9‐14‐
1903
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66 Burns
Mr.
A man named Burns was killed in the Cherokee mine this morning by a piece of pipe clay falling on him.
Oroville Mercury 8‐14‐1885
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67 Burt
Aaron
Pioneer miner, died at Magalia home; wife died 5 years before; 6 children survive, Mrs. E. R. Oroville Register 12‐28‐1908
VanNess, Mrs. A.D. Strong of Paradise, Mrs. J. Martin of Stirling City, Mrs. E. Richards of Magalia, Fred and Edward Burt of Magalia.
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68 Busch
Albert F.
Yankee Hill rancher and born at Yankee Hill 7/25,1872. He was a mail carrier from Pentz to Oroville Mercury Register 10‐
Yankee Hill; stock raiser and caretaker of Concow CCC Camp. Survivors are mother Frances Lunt 19‐1934
and sister Mrs. Edwina Harding of Marysville.
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69 Campbell
Charles
Found dead in a field owned by Smith Brothers; worked at Rock River mine; native of Michigan, 61 years; uncle of James Campbell of Cherokee
Oroville Register 11‐14‐1895
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70 Campbell
Charles
Died at home in Oregon City, born in Cherokee in 1854, married to Alice Patterson in 1880; survived by 4 sons: Claud, Lester, William and Guy
Oroville Mercury 10‐28‐1919
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71 Campbell
Claude
Cattle rancher; family moved to Oregon City when he was 1‐year‐old. Survived by 4 brothers Guy, Lester, William and Charles P., 4 sisters Maude Campbell, Mrs. Clarissa Brudigan, Irene VanCamp and Mrs. Willard Austin.
Oroville Mercury 3‐21‐1959
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72 Campbell
James B.
Miner in the Cherokee and Oregon City sections, died at the county infirmary at age 60. Leaves a sister, Mrs. Frank Ross. Funeral services held at Cherokee cemetery. (see funeral notice Oroville Daily Register 2‐16‐1922).
Oroville Daily Register 2‐13‐
1922
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73 Campbell
Katherine Duensing
4th generation Butte county resident born at Oregon Gulch 11/20/1902; parents George and Oroville Mercury Register 8‐3‐
Marie Duensing were pioneer cattle ranchers. Worked in office at Richardson Springs resort for 1999
15 years; survived by daughter Dorothy Campbell Ringel, 2 sons Carroll F. Jr and John R.
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74 Carol
Mary Ann
In Cherokee April 20, age 18 years.
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75 Chambers
John
At Cherokee June 25, age 46, native of Ireland.
Weekly Mercury 7‐5‐1878
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76 Chapman
James
Died Sunday 11/10, age 59 years 3 months. Native of Pennsylvania. Pioneer of Butte County having accompanied the early emigration here and pitched his tent where Oroville now stands in the fall of '49. Witnessed the rise of Long's Bar to a population of 5 or 6,000 souls and its subsequent decay. Miner for the past 23 years. Leaves an aged companion, children and grandchildren.
Butte Record 11‐16‐1872
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77 Cheshire
Mrs. Isabella D.
Died at 74 years old, native of Nashville, Illinois; widow of the late Robert Cheshire. Came to California in 1852. Survived by five children: L. L. Cheshire and George W. Cheshire, Mrs. Frank Kroeplin, Mrs. Sam Gilman and Mrs. Fred Thunen, two brothers L. W. Lee of Pentz and George L. Lee of Eureka and a sister Mrs. M. E. Durkee of Oakland. Interment at Cherokee Cemetery.
Oroville Daily Register 12‐15‐
1913
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78 Cheshire
Louis
Native of Nevada. Survived by wife and four children, Mae, Louis, Thelma and Robert; three sisters, Mrs. S. L. Gilman, Mrs. Fred Thunen and Mrs. Frank Kroepelan and a brother George Cheshire. Interment at Cherokee cemetery. (see funeral notice Oroville Daily Register 4‐19‐
1922).
Oroville Daily Register 4‐17‐
1922
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79 Cheshire
Robert
Died at his home in Cherokee. Leaves a wife and five children. Two of his daughters also live in Cherokee: Mrs. Thunen and Miss Vina Cheshire.
Oroville Register 10‐8‐1896
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80 Clane
William
Drowned himself while a patient of Dr. Ah Sang at Deadwood; age 45.
Oroville Register 7‐26‐1888
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81 Clark
Alfred Burr
Pioneer died at home in Yankee Hill; Husband of Yohema who was the daughter of a Concow chief
Oroville Register 8‐17‐1906
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82 Clark
Mrs. A. B.
AKA Kitty (Yohema); Yankee Hill resident, cancer of the liver; survived by daughter Mrs. A.C. Josephson, 6 sons: Walter, William, Frank, John A., George and Ransom
Oroville Register 4‐20‐1909
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83 Clark
Benjamin
Slain after once disarming Clyde Beatty 15 years old; born 1/2/1910; father was Benjamin F. Clark 1865‐1959; Unknown 1‐13‐1941
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84 Clark
Benjamin Frank
Born in Cherokee; survived by wife Mrs. Gertrude E. Clark, 6 daughters Mrs. Vera McKeen, Mrs. Helen Mourrell, Mrs. Arlie Jensen, Mrs. Bernice Presley, Mrs. Madalene Hall and Miss Adrian Clark; son George Clark, sister Mrs. Kathy Josephson and brother Ransom Clark.
Oroville Mercury 4‐22‐1949
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85 Clark
E. D.
Died at Clear Creek November 23, age 61 years.
Weekly Mercury 12‐6‐1879
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86 Clark
Edwin Hiram
To be buried at Yankee Hill next Sunday, services at the home of E. F. Hodapp of Yankee Hill; interment will take place in the cemetery at Yankee Hill. Born October 1834 in Hartford, Connecticut, arrived in Cherokee in early 1880s. Buried at Frenchtown in Lunt cemetery. Occupation: Carpenter.
Oroville Mercury 8‐18‐1911
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87 Clark
Edwin
(see above entry) He came to California when a youth, and to Yankee Hill in 1870s. He never married. Age 84 years when he died. Buried beside his old time friend, Mr. Hodapp.
Oroville Daily Register 8‐24‐
1911
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88 Clark
Flora
Round Valley resident, 107 years old, came in with the big drive of Indians from Concow valley; married Walter Clark
Chico Enterprise Record 1‐7‐
1957
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89 Clark
Flora
Obit with picture
Unknown 1‐11‐1957
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12/14/15
90 Clark
George
Grandson of Concow chief; born in Yankee Hill 4/9/1870; father A.B. Clark, mother Kate Bush, daughter of the Concow chief; survived by 4 brothers, J.A. Clark, Frank Clark, W.C. Clark and Ransom Clark and one sister Katie Josephson
Unknown 7‐23‐1927
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12/12/15
91 Clark
George
Funeral notice
Oroville Register 7‐26‐1927
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92 Clark
John Adams
Yankee Hill, best known mining authority; in 1911 discovered quartz ledge at Surcease Mine; in 1893 located Morning Star Zinc mine at Big Bend both operated by Hoefling Brothers. Discovered Washington Placer mine in 1895, north fork of American River. Member of Spanish American War veterans; survived by daughter Mrs. A. H. Leslie, two brothers Frank and Ransom Clark and sister Mrs. Kate Josephson all of Yankee Hill
Unknown 3‐11‐1947
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93 Clark
Ransom R.
Lifelong resident of Butte county, retired miner, born in Yankee Hill 8/29/1872
Oroville Mercury Register 11‐
7‐1966
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94 Clark
Ratta
Miss Ratta Clark of Concow died at age 25 from consumption. Interment was in the Concow cemetery. Died November 21, 1898.
Oroville Register 12‐1‐1898
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95 Clark
Walter
Died suddenly at Round Valley Reservation; born in Sacramento Valley 61 years ago but has been in Round Valley most of his life. He died while preparing to pick hops; wife Flora Clark
Round Valley News 8‐27‐
1926
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96 Clark
William C.
Age 71 of Yankee Hill; buried at Clark family cemetery in Yankee Hill.
Oroville Mercury 4‐25‐1935
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97 Clark
William C.
Former deputy sheriff of Plumas County and deputy US marshal in Nevada and Superior California counties during the building of Western Pacific railroad; was reporter on Reno Gazette; died in Yankee Hill, burial in family cemetery; survived by daughter Mrs. Oleta Johnson, 3 brothers B. F., R. R. and John A. Clark all of Yankee Hill and sister Mrs. Kate Josephson. Discovered largest nugget ever found in Nevada "badger nugget". Oroville Mercury Register 4‐
26‐1935
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98 Clark
William E.
Judge M.H. Wells of Yankee Hill states on Tuesday April 30th D.W. Hall of Big Bend was out hunting and found the body of William E. Clark of Vermont.
Sacramento Daily Union 5‐6‐
1872
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99 Clemons
Lucy
Died at Flea Valley Ranch suddenly June 26; wife of H. M. Clemons and daughter of Capt. E. Buxton, age 19 years and 18 days. Native of Camden, Maine.
Oroville Weekly Union 7‐25‐
1863
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100 Clouse
Hampton
Killed at Cherokee two weeks ago.
Weekly Mercury 12‐21‐1877
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101 Clymer
James J.
His family formerly resided on Dry Creek; pioneer of California; over 88 years old. Leaves a wife and son. He was a direct descendent of the Clymer's who signed the Declaration of Independence.
Oroville Register 1‐10‐1889
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102 Colgate
Mary
She was of Indian birth born at Cherokee, age 57 years.
Oroville Register 11‐9‐1893
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103 Coleman
Miss Thomas
Died near Yankee Hill on June 18.
Oroville Daily Register 6‐23‐
1898
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104 Colman (Duensing, Foster)
Genevieve
Born in 1908 in Pentz to Adolph and Evalina Bennum Duensing. Survivors: Son Sheldon Foster.
Chico Enterprise Record 1‐26‐
2007
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105 Cook
John
Employee of the Great Western power company; fell to death from a cage at the cable crossing over Feather River near the site of the company's powerhouse. (dated Oroville July 14)
San Francisco Call 7‐15‐1909
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106 Cooper
Larry
Died of a stroke age 63 years. Married over 40 yeas to wife Terry. Carpenter and was able to build anything including his own house on his little farm in Cherokee. Chico Enterprise Record 12‐
10‐2016
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107 Cooper
Mrs. Mary
At Pence Ranch October 19, age 40 years.
Weekly Butte Record 10‐30‐
1869
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108 Costa
infant daughter August
Infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Costa died October 31 and was buried this afternoon.
Oroville Daily Register 11‐3‐
1897
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109 Cox
Mrs. Helen
Died at her home near Pentz on Saturday June 23; left a family of 10 children. Born in Newcastle, England.
Oroville Register 7‐5‐1888
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110 Crain
Jas. S. Judge
Resided in Gridley over 20 years; farmer, capitalist, property owner, member of Odd Fellows Oroville lodge No. 59 for 42 years
Oroville Daily Register 4‐28‐
1900
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111 Crain II
James Simeon
Retired Oroville real estate broker, operated a farm near Nelson; survived by wife Winifred Crain, daughter Mrs. Harold Cross and son James Donald Crain, 2 granddaughters Mrs. Richard Pillmon? Of Boulder, Co and Mrs. Paul Heffernan, 2 sisters Della Crain and Mrs. Victor Callen?; brother Charles Crain deceased prior.
Oroville Mercury Register 3‐
31‐1947
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112 Cress
J. T.
Leaves wife and son and daughter; native of Indiana, carpenter; attack of typhoid pneumonia; member of Sherman Post GAR, fought in Civil War
Oroville Register 6‐18‐1901
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113 Croghan
Benjamin
Yankee Hill resident, native of Iowa, came to California in 1849; survived by son Grant
Oroville Mercury 4‐30‐1915
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114 Croghan
Grant
Resident of Yankee Hill, farming and mining; survived by wife Hazel E., children C.L. Croghan, Charles, O. B. and Fred Croghan of Yankee Hill, daughters Mrs. W. T. Robblee and Mrs. B. P. Williams and Gladys Croghan, 2 brothers Clark Croghan and Capt. Croghan, 1 sister Mrs. W.W. Warren
Oroville Mercury 11‐13‐1933
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115 Croghan
Mrs. Grant
Rev. Mr. Benton went to Deadwood yesterday to conduct the funeral of Mrs. Grant Croghan, who died at that place on Monday. It was an unusually sad death as 5 small children are left motherless.
Oroville Mercury 4‐25‐1901
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116 Crosette
Mrs. Mary DeMott
Wife of the editor of the Record and sister of one of its proprietors, died December 15, age 36.
Weekly Butte Record 12‐17‐
1870
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117 Crosette
Willie Tilden
Age 5 years and 2 days, son of George H. Crosette, editor of the Chico Record, from diphtheria.
Weekly Mercury 5‐24‐1878
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118 Crum
Mrs. Roxey Ella
Died at 1448 Bridge Street; born on the Crum Ranch at Wicks Corner 9/7/1853. Survived by 3 Oroville Mercury Register 2‐1‐
1937
sons, Morris T. Crum and C.L. Crum of Oroville and Arthur P. Crum of Chico; a brother, Charles F. Wick of Oroville.
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119 Curtis
Mrs. Amanda
At Nelson Bar December 10, of consumption. Wife of C. S. Curtis, age 50 years.
Butte Democrat 12‐15‐1860
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120 Curtis
Charles S.
Died at home near Pentz, built Nelson Bar Road and bridge in 1858.
Oroville Register 3‐13‐1890
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121 Curtis
Charles S.
One of Butte county's oldest pioneers, native of Maine, 6 children; wife and 1 son already passed away (long obit); son Henry S. resides in Concow and Joseph G. near Pentz.
Chico Chronicle Record 3‐15‐
1890
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122 Curtis
Charles A. Captain
Became Lieutenant in General Hancock's staff at start of Civil War. Prolific writer of military and Indian stories. Father of Wardon A. Curtis and Lawrence A Curtis. Born in Maine in 1885. Died 5‐
26‐1907 (on gravestone at Arlington National Cemetery).
Ancestry.com/Arlington National Cemetery
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123 Curtis
H.S.
Came to California in 1856, born in Maine; 3 daughters, Eva, Mabel and Ruth; son Frank. See also Oroville Mercury 6‐9‐1910
Oroville Daily Register 6‐7‐
1910
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124 Curtis
Mrs. J. G. (Lucy)
Married to J.G. Curtis and settled near Pentz; teacher in schools about Pentz; survived by husband J.G. Curtis, sister Mrs. Potter, buried in Paradise cemetery.
Oroville Daily Register 8‐4‐
1911
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125 Curtis
J.G.
auto accident near Cherokee, native of Maine, resided in Pentz; brother of Mrs. Albertine Moore of Mass and uncle of Mrs. Frank Park and Mrs. L.C. Terrell both of Nelson and Mrs. Joe Harney
Oroville Mercury Register 12‐
11‐1928
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126 Daniels
John
At Nelson's Bar, April 19, native of Bergen, Norway, age 64.
Weekly Butte Record 4‐22‐
1871
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127 Day
Frank
Died at Pence's Ranch after lingering illness of several years. Was Superintendent of Flea Valley Lumber Yard at Pentz. He served as sheriff for four years.
Butte Record 2‐23‐1878
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128 DeBock
P. A.
Died on the 8th at age 53; old resident of Cherokee.
Oroville Register 1‐30‐1890
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129 DeBuck
Johnny
Age 13 years. While playing with an old rusty pistol at Cherokee was shot in bowels, died 24 hours later. Name also spelled DeBeck.
Weekly Mercury 6‐9‐1882
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130 Dellavergue
Theodore
Near Oregon City June 29, age 51 years; native of New York.
Weekly Mercury 7‐5‐1878
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131 Delf
Harry Harry Delf, a pioneer of Butte County, having been engaged in early times in mercantile pursuits at Cherokee Flat, died at the county hospital on Sunday last. He was at one time in good circumstances but he was struck with paralysis about two years ago. He was a native of Denmark, age 51 years.
Weekly Mercury 6‐21‐1878
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132 Delph (Delf)
Mrs. Henry
At Cherokee November 16, age 27 years.
Weekly Butte Record 11‐25‐
1871
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133 DeLong
Jacob Marion
Died near Pentz October 13. Settled with family in Clear Creek and as a young man fought Indians with Bob Anderson and others. Born in Springfield, Illinois June 10, 1849. Leaves two sons, James J. and S. J. DeLong and one daughter, Mrs. Rose Churchman. Interment in Clear Creek cemetery. (see funeral notice Oroville Daily Register 10‐16‐1922).
Oroville Daily Register 10‐14‐
1922
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134 Derrick
Edward
Joseph Mullen's son, age 15, shot Edward Derrick by mistake while hunting, thinking he was a wild hog. He leaves a wife and 4 children.
Daily Mercury 2‐8‐1884
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135 Derrick
Col. R. F.
Native of New York and age 69.
Oroville Register 5‐24‐1888
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136 Dickhouse
Edward
Shot by Shadrick "Shady" Sowell with a 44 caliber rifle. He jumped in front of J. P. Kimbrell and took the bullet and died. Note: Quoted from Oroville Mercury.
San Francisco Call 3‐26‐1903
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137 Dignan
Thomas
An old resident of Cherokee, died at St. Mary's Hospital in San Francisco, age about 65 and unmarried.
Oroville Register 1‐26‐1893
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138 Doon
Mike
He was a lumberman and lost a large quantity of lumber in San Francisco and shortly after this, his mill was burned. Leaves a wife and 2 children. Native of Vermont. Had a carbuncle on his neck, which was later found to be caused by Bright's disease. Buried in Cherokee.
Oroville Register 8‐3‐1893
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139 Dorman
Albert
Found by John Branscombe, Ditch Agent, on morning of the 19th, his body naked by side of the road near Cherokee Ravine. Sacramento Daily Union 12‐
24‐1866
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140 Dorrance
Asel L.
Worked at Clark & Dorrance of Messilla Valley and died from severe injuries from a kick.
Weekly Butte Record 10‐13‐
1866
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141 Duensing
Adolf
December 13, age 29; interred at Thompson's Flat.
Weekly Mercury 12‐20‐1878
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142 Duensing
Adolph E.
Oregon Gulch cattleman and born there; survived by wife Lillian, son Donald, 2 grandsons Roger Oroville Mercury Register 12‐
and Parry Duensing, 2 nephews and 2 nieces.
19‐1959
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143 Duensing
George
Resident of Oregon Gulch, born in Germany 12/8/1832; survived by 3 sons: George C., August W. and Adolph, 1 daughter Mrs. D.C. Morgan, 2 brothers Ernest and Will
Oroville Mercury 12‐20‐1920
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144 Duensing
Mrs. Henry
Resident of Yankee Hill. She died at Slater Camp near Nimshew where she was working at the Oroville Daily Register 6‐29‐
camp cooking for the family. She became ill with some form of stomach and liver complaint and 1904
died there early yesterday. Survivors: Husband and several grown children, Mrs. A. Armbruster and Mrs. D. C. Morgan.
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145 Duncan
Mrs. Esther
Widow of the late W. E. Duncan, who was involved in mining and was once superintendent and owner of Banner Mine; native of Virginia. Survived by one son, W. E. Duncan, Jr.
Chico Record 9‐26‐1923
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146 Dungan
J. H.
Native of Genoa, Nevada, came to California in 1887 and owned several newspapers in his lifetime including Oroville Mercury. Leaves a wife and daughter.
Oroville Daily Register 1‐24‐
1922
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147 Dunstan
Benjamin
Succumbs to miner's consumption, age 48. Native of Cornwall, England. He first worked at Forbestown, later at the Big Betsy and then at Banner where he was foreman in the latter mine for a number of years. Leaves a wife and 4 children. Oroville Mercury 9‐20‐1900
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148 Durban
Charles L.
Pioneer of California's raisin industry, prominent Odd Fellow, resident of Pentz, age 78. Native of England and came to California in 1850 and since 1854 resided in Messilla Valley. Also see Oroville Register 9‐27‐1900
Oroville Mercury 9/20/1900
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149 Durett
Charles M.
Mexican War veteran, pioneer resident of Yankee Hill. Native of New York, age 84. Leaves several sons and a daughter of Yankee Hill.
Oroville Daily Register 4‐30‐
1910
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150 Durett (Jarboe)
Ellen
One of the saddest of funerals, 26 years old, parents Mr. & Mrs. B. J. Jarboe
Oroville Register 10‐3‐1895
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151 Ely
Esther Maud
At Deadwood, March 2, age 12 years, late of Butte Slough, Sutter County.
Daily Mercury 3‐5‐1883
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152 Esman
Mrs. Mary Ann
Wife of Thomas Esman of Pentz, died at her home. Native of Illinois, age 72, lived at Pentz 42 years. Interment at Clear Creek cemetery.
Oroville Mercury 5‐30‐1914
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153 Esman
Thomas H.
Pioneer resident of Pentz, 78 years old. Survived by children Mrs. J. F. McDonald, Mrs. M. L. Copeland, William Esman, Mrs. Frank Lynch, Henry T. Esman, Mrs. Dave Bennum and Mrs. N. Wheeler. Interment at Clear Creek cemetery.
Oroville Daily Mercury 7‐13‐
1917
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154 Farley
Henry C.
Henry was killed by Bert Wright at Concow due to marital dispute. He had a double barreled shotgun with one rusty barrel and Bert Wright supposedly shot him when his back was turned. Buried at Concow.
Oroville Daily Register 5‐25‐
1903
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155 Farnham
Ellison Putnam
Born in Lovell, ME. At age 19, came to Nevada City area to mine. Had lumber yard with George Miller. Purchased Lumpkin Mill with W. H. Chappell and later had partnership in Merrimac. Leaves a wife and two children, Charles R. Farnham of San Francisco and Mrs. L. V. Hendricks. Note: He also purchased the Pentz Lumber Mill. Oroville Register 2‐13‐1905
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156 Farnham
Sylvanns Cobb
Died at Vallejo of hemorrhage, about 60 years of age and leaves a fortune estimated at $500,000. A prominent and wealthy citizen of Vallejo and proprietor of the Evening Chronicle.
Daily Mercury 12‐4‐1883
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157 Fields
Lydia
Daughter of W. J. Fields, died at the Banner mine after an illness of several weeks. She was 18 years old and lived all her life in Butte county. Funeral was at Mooretown.
Oroville Register 3‐9‐1893
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158 Fiest (Feist)
Theresa
Age 74 years, died at Frenchtown August 2. Lived in Butte county since 1856, buried at Yankee Hill.
Oroville Register 8‐9‐1894
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159 Fischer
Dora
Miss Dora Fischer of Hengy died after a brief illness. Born in Butte County in 1869 and lived her Oroville Register 11‐24‐1898
whole life in Butte. Leaves her mother, one sister, Mrs. Chas. Stroever of Clear Creek, and three brothers.
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160 Fischer
Theodore
Theodore Fischer of Oregon City died on Saturday. He was born in Kiel, Prussia and was 72 years, 2 months and 7 days old. He came to California about 1850 and lived in Butte County most of the time. He left a widow and 5 children. He was paralyzed three years ago.
Oroville Daily Register 1‐17‐
1898
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161 Flagg
George W.
Died at M. Pence's October 5, age 51 years.
Weekly Mercury 10‐18‐1879
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162 Forbes
Benjamin F.
Forbestown named after him. One of the earliest pioneers and came here in spring of 1849. Returned to Garnavillo, Iowa in 1851 where he died. Oroville Daily Butte Record 10‐28‐1857
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163 Fosten
C. C. (Peter Charles)
Found in his house in a paralyzed condition; about 83 years old. Came to California in 1848 and resided in Butte county since that time.
Oroville Register 8‐11‐1898
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164 France
Dr. G. W.
Resident of Cherokee and physician of the county for past 12‐15 years, died from paralytic stroke. Born in Baltimore, Maryland. (see also Weekly Mercury 9‐6‐1878 about his life history).
Butte Record 9‐7‐1878
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165 Franco
John
Resided in Frenchtown for 30 years. His body was found by George Williams lying in the ditch at Cook's Ravine after falling from a plank which he used as a crossing to his cabin.
Daily Mercury 10‐30‐1883
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166 Freish
Gotleib
An old resident of Yankee Hill, he was found in the woods after hunting. It is thought his gun discharged when he stumbled.
Oroville Register 10‐18‐1894
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167 Frerichs
William
Died of erysipelas last Sunday; third death in the family within 2 or 3 years, first the mother, then the father and lastly the son who was 24 years of age. Born in this county and lived here his whole life.
Oroville Register 1‐28‐1892
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168 Freydt
Mary
Died at home of her brother Joseph Freydt, had been to Pentz and Cherokee only once (both were within 5 or 6 miles of where family lived)
Oroville Register 9‐13‐1904
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169 Garriott
George W.
Native of Virginia, died at Yankee Hill June 1, age 46.
Weekly Butte Record 6‐13‐
1868
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170 Gaub
Mrs. Jacob
Had been sick for months.
Oroville Register 11‐29‐1888
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171 Gaub
Jacob
Died at Napa asylum, 81 years old. Native of France. Interment at the local Catholic cemetery. (see also funeral notice Oroville Daily Register 1‐20‐1911).
Oroville Daily Register 1‐17‐
1911
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172 Geisse
George F.
Funeral held in Oroville yesterday, died at Napa State Hospital on Friday last. Former resident of Oroville; afflicted with epilepsy. Native of Pennsylvania, 72 years of age. He came to California in 1849 engaging in mining and associated with Colonel Frank McLaughlin as secretary of the English mining companies operating the Golden Gate and Golden Feather river mines and the Banner quartz mine. Leaves a sister and two nieces.
Chico Record 2‐5‐1907
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173 Geisse
Lewis F.
Yankee Hill; born in Philadelphia, brother to George Geisse. Had done mining but was employed as clerk in the store of M. H. Wells of Yankee Hill.
Oroville Register 4‐18‐1889
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174 German
Amelia
Daughter of D. and E. German, died in Cherokee February 15.
Oroville Register 2‐16‐1888
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175 Glass
Johnston
Uncle of Superintendent Glass, Blown from the Spring Valley Mining Company's flume at Cherokee and died instantly. Daily Alta California 12‐27‐
1885
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176 Glass
Justice Samuel
Died at home in Cherokee, age 71. Emigrated from Maryland in 1819 and has been an honored and respected citizen of Cherokee Flat since that period. Butte Record 9‐2‐1871
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177 Good
Hi
A pioneer Indian fighter was killed by Indians at Deer Creek. His brother was killed by Indians some years ago. He has been their terror and scourge ever since.
Weekly Butte Record 5‐14‐
1870
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178 Good
Harmon A. (Hi)
Harmon A. (Hi) Good, age 35, was shot five times and then dragged by his own horse 1 1/2 miles to a ravine and the body covered with stones. By the confession of the murderer, we are able to establish the brutal crime as being committed by an Indian boy, about 19 years old, whom Mr. Good had raised. The possession by the Indian of money and the ring worn by Mr. Good led to the suspicion, which caused his arrest. Mr. Good was one of the most distinguished personages in this section. Sandy Young, his true friend and partner, will mourn with a grief that suffers no comforting.
Northern Enterprise 5‐14‐
1870
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179 Goodrum
Mrs. Rosa
Died at Clear Creek Aug 5, 1885, Mrs. Rosa, wife of James D. Goodrum; daughter of John Knox of Clear Creek, 20 years old. Newborn baby died as well.
Daily Mercury 8‐10‐1885
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180 Gramps
David
Resident of Pulga and buried at family plot. Survived by wife Margaret and brother Henry Gramps. Note: Name misspelled in obituary as "Grumps". Oroville Mercury 12‐8‐1927
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181 Gramps
Howard
Born in Pulga. US Navy veteran and a weigher in the paper industry. Survived by wife Darlene, two daughters, Cherri Walz of Washougal and Jolene Elkins of Valdez, Alaska; two sons, Rodd Gramps of Camas and Michael Allen of Vancouver; one brother David Gramps of Oroville, CA. (Died 8/3/2001).
Columbian 8‐7‐2001
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182 Gramps
John
Began mining in Big Bar in 1855 and continued throughout his life to mine in that area. Survived by brother Martin Gramps.
Oroville Register 9‐3‐1903
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183 Gramps
John
Funeral notice
Oroville Register 9‐5‐1903
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184 Gramps
Maxine Helen
Passed away November 10, 2015, 93 years old. Born on July 9, 1922 in Yankee Hill to Tom Blair and Vera Clark. Survived by her son Harvey Gramps Jr. and wife Linda, son Bo Gramps and his wife Carol, her daughter Zena Stegall, grandchildren Chris Stegall, James Stegall (Zena), Harvey Gramps III and Walter Gramps all of Oroville; LaDonna Hall (Harvey) of Las Vegas, NV, Donald Gramps of Chico, Deanna Sousa of Gridley.
Chico Enterprise Record 11‐
20‐2015
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185 Gramps
Oliver Eugene, Sr.
Age 77 of Oroville, died Friday Oct 18, 2016 in Oroville.
Chico Enterprise Record 10‐
30‐2016
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186 Grant
John
One of the strongest and most robust men in Cherokee, died from erysipelas (bacterial infection Oroville Register 11‐29‐1888
of the upper layer of the skin).
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187 Grant
Mrs. John
Died at Cherokee; born in Leeds, England May 29, 1836; less than 52 years old. Mother of 8 children, still living.
Oroville Register 11‐10‐1887
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188 Grant
Richard
Died this morning at Swayne from pneumonia; from a well known Indian family of the Big Bar Oroville Daily Register 11‐23‐
district. Age 24 years and 5 months. Born near Swayne and lived there all of his life. Leaves a 1915
mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Grant, and one brother, George Grant. He had been ill two years as the result of an injury sustained while working in a mine; he then worked a donkey engine for the Swayne Lumber Co. Funeral at Big Bend.
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189 Green
Dr. James
Died in Oroville October 27, native of Ohio, age 58 years, 8 months, 10 days.
Oroville Register 10‐25‐1888
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190 Gregorie
Dale
Age 41, lived in Yankee Hill about 11 months. Survived by wife Margaret of Yankee Hill, two daughters, Mrs. Shirley Hunter of Yankee Hill and Mrs. Jane Holler of San Jose, his parents, Mrs. and Mrs. J.L. Gregorie of Yankee Hill.
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191 Groarke
Thomas Michael
Electrician, contractor, musician, philosopher, geologist, age 67. Moved to the hills above Oroville in early 1970s. Survived by sisters Leslie Groarke Lea of San Ramon, CA and Colleen Groarke of San Francisco, 3 nieces and 6 nephews. Chico Enterprise Record 1‐5‐
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192 Grogan
Eddie
At Morris Ravine December 7, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Grogan, age two years.
Oroville Register 12‐13‐1888
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193 Grubbs
Richard Champion
Went by the name of "Doc" Grubbs. Born in Georgia, 74 years old. Was in the Confederate Army under General Price as Lieutenant. Leaves his wife and four children: J. H. Grubbs, R. M. Grubbs, John and daughter Mrs. A. S. Riehl. Buried at the family residence.
Oroville Daily Register 1‐8‐
1906
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194 Grubbs
William J.
Died at home in Wyandotte, 80 years old. Born in Tolbert, Georgia in 1824. He was twice Oroville Daily Register 9‐10‐
married and by his first wife, left a large family of children. Engaged in farming and stock raising. 1904
Children: James T., Elisha M., John M. Bowen D., William H., Richard C., Nancy J. Bills, Martha S. Turner, Paralee H. Riehl, Elizabeth S. Evans and Della A. Frischholz.
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195 Gruber
Pierce W.
At Deadwood, Sept. 23, age 28 years.
Weekly Butte Record 9‐29‐
1883
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196 Grugan
William
Died from pneumonia, age 23 years 8 months and 4 days. Born at Morris Ravine and was shift foreman at Big Bend tunnel.
Oroville Daily Register 2‐24‐
1908
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197 Grummett
C. A.
Died in San Francisco, lived in Oregon City. Born in Germany, 71 years old. Leaves a widow, 1 son and 3 daughters. Interment at Oregon City. Oroville Register 7‐12‐1894
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198 Guffrey
Vincent
Native of France and resident of Oregon City for more than 30 years, died while sleeping.
Oroville Register 12‐23‐1895
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199 Hall
David W.
At Big Bend January 29, age 64 years and 9 months.
Oroville Register 2‐7‐1889
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200 Hall
J. C. and L. P.
Died during mining disaster in Cherokee at Spring Valley Mining company along with J. E. Jack Powers. Survived by father and mother in Vermont and brother in Montana. Oroville Register 5‐19‐1892
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201 Harris
N. A.
Died of pneumonia in San Francisco; engaged in management and superintendency of extensive mining interests. He came to this county in 1850 with J. MacKenzie (McKinstry) Smith and was employed by Mr. Smith in the Banner mine. He was superintendent of the Big Bend tunnel work under Major McLaughlin. Later he managed the Golden Gate mine and then went to Cherokee Flat and was involved with Spring Valley mine. Leaves a wife, no children.
Chico Record 4‐28‐1909
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202 Hazard
Betsy
Died near Cherokee October 6, age 86 years.
Weekly Mercury 10‐8‐1880
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203 Hazard
Stewart H.
Died near Cherokee October 13, age 76 years.
Weekly Mercury 10‐15‐1880
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204 Headley
Mrs. Alma Jean
Died at her home in Yankee Hill on August 28. Born in York, NE. Married to Jack for 70 years. Survived by husband Jack, daughter Jan, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Graveside service held at Centerville Cemetery in Chico.
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2015
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205 Heckart
Mrs. Elizabeth
Born in Pennsylvania, age 85; came to California with her husband, Adam, in 1865 and had made Pentz their home for the past 38 years. Funeral held at family resident in Pentz with interment at Clear Creek cemetery. See funeral Oroville Register 5‐28‐1903.
Oroville Daily Register 5‐27‐
1903
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206 Hedge
Alonzo A.
Died after brief illness; resident of Oregon Gulch; age 55 years. Native of Illinois and son of the late Gavin M. Hedge
Oroville Daily Register 12‐29‐
1913
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207 Hedge
Gavin Mitchell
Died at family home in Oregon Gulch, age 82. Came to California in 1863, retired miner. Buried at Oregon City cemetery. Survived by wife and children. (Also see Oroville Register 5‐15‐1913)
Oroville Mercury 5‐14‐1813
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208 Hedge
Mrs. Mary Irene
Age 78 years, died at her home in Oregon City. Native of Ohio, lived in Oregon City for 32 years. Buried at Oregon City cemetery.
Oroville Mercury 1‐7‐1919
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209 Hendricks
William Chalmers
Pioneer of Colusa and later mined in Oregon City where he built the famous Hendricks ditch, a stream of water which was secured by Major McLaughlin. Represented Butte County in State sensate and was prison director. Native of Pennsylvania, age 67. Leaves brother Thomas P. Hendricks, wife and five children.
Chico Daily Enterprise 1‐29‐
1892
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210 Hengy
W. S.
Died while working a trench on Bird Street. Veteran of the Civil War. Born in Wemkesha, Wisconsin March 9, 1845 and was 63 years old when he died. Came to Oregon City in 1869 or 1870. He was married at Cherokee in 1874 to Miss Rachel Reid. Survived by his wife and three daughters, Mrs. L. B. Coggins, Mrs. George Wilkie and Mrs. C. W. McGaughey and two sons W. B. Hengy and A. M. Hengy. Interment at Oregon City cemetery. (see also funeral notice Oroville Daily Register 6‐16‐1908)
Oroville Daily Register 6‐15‐
1908
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211 Herbert
Amy
At Cherokee on March 13, age 50 years 3 months.
Weekly Mercury 3‐19‐1880
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212 Herbert
William
Committed suicide by shooting himself with a rifle. He was Justice of the Peace at Cherokee, secretary of Table Mountain lodge F & A.M. and was bookkeeper for the Spring Valley Gold Company. Leaves a widow and 3 young children.
Oroville Register 9‐14‐1893
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213 Heyer
C. W.
Resident of Yankee Hill, native of Germany. Two daughters Mrs. R. E. Miller and Mrs. Charles Odneal both of Yankee Hill; a son Irwin Heyer of Milwaukee.
Oroville Mercury Register 1‐
27‐1937
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214 Higgins
W. S.
Born in Hampden, Maine and 71 years at death. Worked at Cherokee as early as 1854; helped wingdam the river below town in an early day. Was wagon maker and miner
Oroville Register 12‐15‐1898
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215 Hilton
Daniel H.
One of the first city marshals of Oroville, 86 years old
Oroville Daily Register 7‐26‐
1918
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216 Hilton
Daniel H.
Known as Uncle Dan and one of the best known and beloved pioneers of this section. Native of Starks, Maine. Survived by four sisters. See Oroville Register 7‐26‐1918.
Chico Record 7‐27‐1918
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217 Hilton
Daniel H.
Masonic funeral notice
Oroville Mercury 7‐29‐1918
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218 Hilton
Mrs. Mary Margaret Ann
Oroville Mercury 2‐27‐1922
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219 Hobart
Adaline
Age 72, widow of the late Daniel Hilton. Native of Petersburg, Illinois. Survived by four sisters: Mrs. J. W. Maffey, Mrs. Delia Sanborn, Mrs. Alice Johnson, Mrs. Laura Moore; three brothers, Dan, Charles and John Hartman. Interment at the Oroville cemetery. (see also Oroville Daily Register 2‐27‐1922 and Oroville Daily Register 3‐1‐1922)
Wife of Rev. Randall Hobart, age 60 years; native of Rutland, Vermont and emigrated to Michigan in 1838 and in 1853 joined her husband at Bidwell Bar.
Oroville Butte Record 11‐16‐
1867
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220 Hobart
Mrs. Kate P.
Wife of William Hobart; died of consumption, age 22.
Butte Democrat 4‐28‐1860
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221 Hobart
William
Native of Michigan, argonaut, pioneer and former Oroville resident. Hobart's father occupied the pulpit of the church at Bidwell Bar, then the county seat
Chico Record 2‐25‐1916
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222 Hodapp
Anton
Yankee Hill, one of the oldest settlers, born in Germany, 65 years and 6 months old
Oroville Register 2‐11‐1898
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223 Hoe
Mary Ann
Died at Oregon Gulch on 1/4, native of France, age 82.
Butte Record 1‐9‐1869
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224 Hogan J.D.
Bones of dead man, J. D. Hogan, found near Flea Valley. He left Flea Valley on Feb 18, 1863 bound for Dogtown. It appears he perished in a snow storm.
Sacramento Daily Union 5‐11‐
1863
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225 Hoge
Felix G.
Native of Missouri about 24 years old. Drowned in Feather River while trying to cross in a small boat per Morrison, Cherokee stage proprietor.
Daily Mercury 5‐4‐1883
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226 Holt (Reavis)
Mrs. Nellie
Daughter W. A. Reavis received a telegram from San Francisco about her death.
Oroville Register 7‐16‐1896
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227 Hopkins
John
It is with a profound disregret that we announce the death by his own hands of John Hopkins, a gentleman well and favorably known in this county, who has lived near Cherokee for nearly 20 years. On Monday last about 8 o'clock a.m., the body of the unfortunate man was discovered swinging to a tree, in Beatson Hollow and life, of course was extinct. The article goes on at great length about the details of his death and he had made several attempts at taking his own life. He requested to be buried near the tree where he was found. He had many noble traits of character, and was considered one of the best miners in the county. Weekly Mercury 6‐21‐1878
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228 Horn
Mrs. Martha
Resident of Pentz, died in Alaska on April 26. Survived by her daughter, Mrs. Marx, with whom she was residing at time of her death, and a son Harry L. Horn of San Francisco.
Oroville Daily Register 5‐7‐
1908
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229 Horn
Walter F.
Died from typhoid fever and pneumonia at Pentz Feb. 19; son of the late Fred and Martha Horn of Pentz, age 20 years. Burial at Clear Creek cemetery next to his father.
Oroville Register 3‐1‐1894
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230 Hottman
Jacob
Resident of Flea Valley, burial at Thompsons Flat
Oroville Daily Register 11‐16‐
1907
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231 Hottman
Jacob
Burial notice
Oroville Daily Register 11‐18‐
1907
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232 Huff
Mrs. William
Died at her home in Pentz from stomach cancer.
Daily Mercury 6‐15‐1883
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233 Hufford
Mrs. Elizabeth
Died near Cherokee October 13, age 79 years; native of Kentucky.
Weekly Mercury 10‐15‐1880
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234 Huggeen
Constance
The child had been slightly ill with a cold and the parents went to bed with the child between them. Toward morning, the child was dead. Oroville Register 4‐20‐1893
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235 Hunter
John
Age 19 and a resident of Big Bend, died at the county infirmary last Saturday.
Oroville Register 11‐29‐1894
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236 Hutchinson
James A.
Well known lumberman, native of Nova Scotia; built saw mill at Berry Creek; survived by daughters Mrs. Faul and Mrs. P.S. Orr, son James A.
Oroville Mercury 1‐2‐1923
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237 Hutchinson
James A.
Funeral notice
Oroville Mercury 1‐3‐1923
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238 Indian Tom
Killed by a grizzly: An Indian by the name of Tom of Big Bar disappeared while hunting; his mangled body was discovered with his Henry rifle by his side. Near the remains was the corpse of a grizzly cub. It is thought he shot and killed the cub and was attacked by the she bear before he had time to reload. Weekly Mercury 9‐27‐1879
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239 Ishi
Last of the Deer Creek Indians, death due to white plague; age between 55 and 60 years old. Remains to be cremated.
Oroville Daily Register 3‐27‐
1916
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Oroville Register 5‐7‐1896
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240 Jacinto
John
Boy of about 17 years old perished in the mine; he entered the tunnel too soon after the blast was set off and before the powder had time to escape. See also Oroville Daily Register 5‐6‐1896.
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Henry Y
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242 James
Mrs. Katherine (Catherine) Died at Oregon city at her home, age 83. One of the pioneer women of California. Born in Oroville Daily Register 10‐18‐
Ireland October 16, 1837. In 1855 married William James and later moved to Frenchtown where 1920
Mr. James engaged in mining. While living at Frenchtown near Concow, the Indian massacre in Concow Valley took place. The family moved eventually to Oregon City where she resided for 52 years. Had 11 children, 8 surviving. Burial at Oregon City cemetery. See funeral Oroville Daily Register 10‐19‐1920.
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243 James
Mrs. Mary
Pioneer matron, resident of Cherokee and from Wales, age 83; wife of the late William James, Oroville Mercury 11‐24‐1922
who was one of the principal stockholders in the Welsh Mining Company, one of the first hydraulic mines to be operated in California. Survived by daughters Mrs. M. L. Thomas and Mrs. H. M. Skaggs and son T. M. James and brother Jenkin Morgan. Interment at Cherokee cemetery. (also see Oroville Mercury 11‐25‐1922 and Oroville Daily Register 11‐25‐1922).
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244 James
William
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Age about 45 years, died from horse accident; resident of Cherokee
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245 Johns
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246 Johnson
Bert
Son of "Dixie" Johnson, well known Indian trailer, died from effect of bruises sustained when a truck loaded with logs fell on him. Burial at Dogwood cemetery. (see also Oroville Daily Register 7‐22‐1922)
Oroville Daily Register 7‐18‐
1922
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247 Johnson
Charles
Killed while working on Western Pacific above Big Bar by a premature explosion.
Oroville Daily Register 8‐16‐
1906
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248 Johnson
Charlie
Died at Thompsons Flat after being badly hurt at Big Bend by log rolling on him in the spring prior.
Oroville Daily Mercury 1‐6‐
1885
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249 Johnson
Dixie
Full‐blooded Concow Indian, he lived his life in woods and mountains; famed tracker who could Oroville Mercury Register 6‐9‐
1949
read the footprints in the woods as others can read print. He tracked down two payroll robbers near Stirling City in 1915 after more than 500 men had wallowed throughout the woods in the search.
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250 Johnson
J. H.
Took his own life by placing a revolver just below his ear and shooting himself fearing he would be implicated in the Chas. A. Nesbit case. Lived in a little cabin at the home of W. W. Merrithew on Clear Creek.
Oroville Register 1‐19‐1893
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251 Johnson
Mrs. Maren
Died at Clear Creek home, 81 years old. Widow of Nels Johns. Leaves two sons: John C. Johnson and Albert S. Johnson. (see also Oroville Daily Register 4‐9‐1914).
Oroville Daily Register 4‐8‐
1914
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252 Jones
David Allen
At Cherokee Flat, October 13, age 48 years.
Butte Record 10‐19‐1872
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253 Jones
David R.
Died at his home in Clear Creek from pneumonia, age 72 years. Native of Wales but resident of Cherokee and Clear Creek for the past 50 years. Survived by wife and children: Mrs. A. M. Richards, Mrs. Jesse Fish, Earl Jones, Martha E. Jones, Willie and Alvina Jones. Interment at Cherokee cemetery. (see also Oroville Mercury 12‐18‐1916)
Oroville Mercury 12‐15‐1916
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254 Jones
Mrs. Emma Augusta
Born at Oregon Gulch 3/31/1862. Mother and father, (George A. Grummett) came from Germany. Survived by daughters Mrs. W. H. Turner of Oroville and Mrs. R.R. Brooks of Durham, 3 sons Archie L. Jones, Earl R. Jones and Stanley A. Jones all of Oroville; sister Mrs. Lawrence Lassater of Oroville, a brother G. A. Grummett of Oregon City.
Oroville Mercury Register 3‐
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Died from internal injuries received in an accident, 48 years old. Burial at Oregon City cemetery. Also see death Oroville Daily Register 4‐4‐1907 and funeral 4‐5‐1907.
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255 Jones
Mrs. John D.
Died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. James Roe October 29 of pneumonia.
Oroville Mercury 11‐4‐1897
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256 Jones
John F.
At Deadwood December 8, age 28 years. Dr. Ah Sang at Deadwood said for the last few days of his life he was taken with severe vomiting spells and threw up two living objects resembling worms that were 6 or 8 inches long.
Oroville Register 12‐12‐1889
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257 Jones
John M.
At Cherokee Flat, Dec. 25; formerly of South Wales, age 40 years.
Butte Democrat 1‐5‐1861
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258 Jones
John
Native of Wales, found dead in his room at the Yankee Hill Hotel. He was a passenger in the morning on Mr. Morrison's stage to Oroville. Died of consumption.
Daily Mercury 10‐30‐1883
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259 Jones
Kate
One of the oldest Indians of the Digger tribe died at her home in Belden, where she has resided since the coming of white men into the river section. Sister of Jim Lee. She was about 80 years old and was blind. Interment in the Indian burial ground at Belden.
Oroville Daily Register 7‐21‐
1919
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260 Jones
Morgan L.
Died in Cherokee January 18, age 24 years 7 months, 3 days.
Oroville Register 1‐12‐1888
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261 Jones
Mrs. Peter
Resident of Cherokee; husband died about 2 years ago; niece, Miss Winifred Morgan, had been nursing her.
Oroville Register 12‐13‐1905
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262 Jones
Ruby
Infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Jones of Cherokee died Sunday.
Oroville Register 7‐12‐1894
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263 Jones
Mrs. Thos R.
One of the oldest residents of Butte, died at her home near Bloomingdale. Born in Wales, Jan. 31, 1826 and was 79 years of age. Came to California over 50 years ago. In 1856 she and her husband came to Cherokee. Leaves her husband and 5 sons. Interment at Cherokee cemetery.
Oroville Mercury 12‐6‐1904
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264 Jones
Will
The 9‐year‐old son of W. R. Jones of Cherokee was killed instantly when he attempted to climb in the end of a freight wagon.
Oroville Register 6‐26‐1890
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265 Joseph John
Died at Cherokee July 19, age 70 years. Native of Wales.
Weekly Mercury 7‐20‐1877
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266 Josephson
Katie K.
See 3/16/1956 obituary below
Oroville Mercury Register 3‐2‐
1956
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267 Josephson
Katie K.
(Ha Teet Na) Katrina (Clark); mother of Cyril L and Mrs. Zelda Beavers; Givens? C., Norman T., William C., Frank E., Mrs. Velma van Cleave and V.O. Josephson; sister of Ransom R. Clark. Died March 11, 1956.
Unknown 3‐16‐1956
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268 Kaufman
H.
Electrical engineer electrocuted at Big Bend when a power line of the Oro Water, Light and Oroville Daily Register 1‐11‐
Power Co. blew down in a storm and a 2300 volt wire criss‐crossed the telephone wire. Remains 1909
to be shipped back to his parents at Mountjoy, Penn. See funeral Oroville Daily Register 1‐13‐
1909.
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269 Keegan
J. F.
Died of suicide with muzzle of rifle thrust in his mouth, age about 50, near Surcease mine of Yankee Hill. Worked at Las Plumas for PG&E.
Oroville Mercury 4‐18‐1935
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270 Kennedy
John
Sudden death at Cherokee, worked for the Spring Valley Company at Cherokee, apoplexy cause of death, age 42 years. Leaves wife and 4 children at Clinton, Iowa. Weekly Mercury 5‐26‐1882
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271 Kernan
John
Fatal accident at Dana's mining claim in Concow. John Kernan went to work on a stump at the claim and was crushed when it fell against him crushing his head against a ledge. He was a native of New York, 34 years of age.
Sac Daily Union 2‐6‐1875
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272 Ketchum
Robert B.
Resident of Yankee Hill, miner, died at the county infirmary.
Oroville Register 2‐14‐1905
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273 King
Mary J.
Founded Pulga with husband, the late William H. King. Born in County Cork, Ireland, moved to Oroville Mercury 10‐10‐1941
Pulga (Big Bar) in 1904. They owned all property in the community except that held by Western Pacific Railroad. She was the postmaster in Pulga in 1922. Survived by six sons and daughters: Raymond H. King of Pulga, Mrs. Edna McClain of Oakland, William H. King Jr. of Berkeley, Mrs. Elsie Duffy of Redding and Mrs. Frances Eckart of Oroville; two grandchildren: Phyllis Marie and William James Duffy, three sisters and three brothers in New York and a brother in Ireland.
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274 King
William H.
Pulga resort owner, age 61, died at home in Pulga after heart attack. Born in Mechanicsville, NJ, he came to Oroville in 1903; built the first telephone line between Oroville and Quincy. In 1904 went to Pulga where he had charge of 365,000 acres of mining land owned by the North California Mining Co. Took over the store (operated by the mining company) in Pulga in 1912. Filed homestead (61 acres) at Pulga January 1, 1914 and resided there until his death.
Oroville Mercury 10‐6‐1936
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275 Kitchen
Isaac W.
Born in Butte County and spent his entire life in the vicinity of Pentz and on the Magalia ridge. Had a store, hotel, saloon, and butcher shop in Lovelock. Oroville Register 6‐18‐1901
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276 Kitrick
William
Committed suicide in San Francisco with a pocket knife. Superintendent of Lumpkin planing mill Oroville Register 11‐10‐1892
and had been an owner in the Lumpkin saw mill for many years. Leaves a wife and 3 brothers. Y
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277 Kitrick
Mrs. Roger
Died from childbed fever with her baby dying not long after (Jacy J.). Burial near the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. McKinstry Smith of Morris Ravine. She was 23 years old and was born and brought up near Oroville. Infant Jacy was born 2/15/1891 and died 2/17/1891 and was buried with her mother. See funeral Oroville Mercury 2‐17‐1891.
Oroville Register 2‐19‐1891
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278 Kline
Gussie (infant)
Died in Cherokee January 27, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Kline.
Weekly Mercury 1‐30‐1880
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279 Knight (Knecht)
George
Found in his barn by his daughter after he poisoned himself. Butcher by trade. Leaves a widow and 4 children. Eldest daughter, Mrs. Chas. Thunen. He was born in Baden Baden Aug. 19, 1834 and was 60 years old when he died. Matt Schwein, who employed George, attended the funeral. This makes the 7th funeral of butchers who worked for Mr. Schwein.
Oroville Register 8‐2‐1894
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280 Knowlton
Samuel
Died at Big Bend September 22, age 61 years, 5 months and 25 days. Native of New Hampshire.
Oroville Register 9‐27‐1888
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281 Knox
Mrs. Catherine
Died at Enloe Hospital Chico October 28. Former resident of Pentz, native of Maine and came to Oroville Daily Register 10‐30‐
California in 1857 first settling in Pentz. Survived by two sons, Martin J. Knox and Frank C. Knox.
1922
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282 Krause
Jacob
An insane man, Jacob Krause, was killed by Constable Durett of Cherokee.
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283 Lee
Levi W.
Died at age 81 at Oroville hospital. Pioneer of California arriving in September 1852. Born in Oroville Daily Register 4‐24‐
Nashville, Illinois on January 3, 1841. Married Ellen Vahle November 19, 1871. Survived by wife 1922
and children: Mrs. Christine I. Wood, Anna C. Lee (died at 4 years of age), Mrs. A. F. Rapp, Mrs. Ada A. Williams, George F. Lee and Lottie (who was the wife of W. C. Bader and died at 20); also a brother, G. C. Lee. Interment at Cherokee cemetery. (see also Oroville Daily Register 4‐27‐
1922).
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284 Leo
Ah "Stanford"
Shot in back, murderer probably by some Indian, found in cabin near Cherokee
Oroville Daily Record 9‐19‐
1904
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285 Leopold
C.
Found dead in his cabin near Oregon City due to excessive drinking. Native of France, age 56 years.
Weekly Mercury 9‐13‐1878
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286 Lewis
George W.
Memoriam of Cherokee Lodge No. 92 I.O.O.F.
Oroville Register 2‐16‐1893
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287 Lewis
Hannah
Died at Cherokee June 27, wife of Edward Lewis, age 55 years.
Oroville Register 7‐3‐1890
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288 Lewis
Johnny
Two sons of Samuel Lewis killed by Indians, age 7 and 13 years. Daughter Thankful Lewis escaped.
Oroville Weekly Union 8‐1‐
1863
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289 Lewis
Jimmy
Two sons of Samuel Lewis killed by Indians, age 7 and 13 years. Daughter Thankful Lewis escaped.
Oroville Weekly Union 8‐1‐
1863
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290 Lewis
Mary
The only child of Edward Lewis, an old and well known miner in Cherokee. She died after a horse stumbled and suddenly stopped throwing her to the ground, striking her head and fatally injuring her. Oroville Register 8‐3‐1893
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291 Lewis
Samuel
Native of Missouri, age 63. His two children were killed by the Indians near Pentz in 1863. Leaves a widow and 7 children.
Oroville Register 8‐2‐1888
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292 Lewis
William P.
Native of Tennessee, died at the county infirmary, age 59. Mined in Butte as far back as 1854 and lived here for the past 30 years.
Oroville Register 1‐27‐1887
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293 Linsey (Lindsay)
Robert
An old Butte county miner, died yesterday in Cherokee, burial at Cherokee.
Weekly Mercury 4‐2‐1886
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294 Lockerman
William Jackson
Pentz rancher died in Pentz. Survived by wife and five children: Lawrence L. Lockerman, Mrs. Oroville Register 10‐3‐1911
Eunice Irwin, Miss Myrtle Lockerman, Mrs. Aleta Childers, brother Thomas Lockerman and sister Mrs. Mary Frost. Interment at Paradise cemetery.
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295 Logan
James Columbus
Memoriam Butte lodge No. 1687 K. of H.
Daily Mercury 12‐13‐1883
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296 Lott
Henry C.
Formerly of Cherokee, about 65 years old at death. Employed at Cherokee for years as a bookkeeper. Buried at Cherokee cemetery beside his wife. He was a brother in law of Hank Bader of Cherokee and Charles Bader of Magalia. (Also see funeral of 11‐26‐1912)
Oroville Daily Register 11‐23‐
1912
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297 Luce
Elwin A.
Died at Deadwood with congestive chill. Buried at Biggs. Daily Mercury 9‐16‐1889
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298 Lunt
Edwin R.
Born at Belfast, Maine October 24, 1824. Served in the Mexican War. Came to California in 1850. Survived by wife and children Oliver Lunt and daughter Edwina Lunt; sister Mrs. John P. Haynes. Oroville Mercury 1‐29‐1903
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299 Lunt
Mrs. Frances
postmaster at Yankee Hill for many years and one of oldest native born residents of Butte county; born in Magalia 5/23/1854 and one of first white girls in that section of the county. Her father (came from N. Carolina during gold rush) was one of the first merchants in Magalia. Married Edwin R. Lunt of Maine; survived by daughter Mrs. Edwina Harding, son Oliver H. Lunt, sister Mrs. Martha Wahl and brother James I. Smith
Oroville Mercury 4‐19‐1935
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300 Lunt
Mrs. Frances
Sixty CCC boys from Concow camp attended funeral
Oroville Mercury 4‐22‐1935
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301 Lunt
Leola
Former postmistress of Yankee Hill. Yankee Hill school teacher for many years; survived by son Donald of Nipomo, sister Eleta Burr of Woodland
Unknown 10‐14‐1987
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302 Lunt
Oliver Holmes
Rancher and native of Yankee Hill; survived by wife Leola and son Donald W. Lunt of Yankee Hill
Unknown 5‐24‐1982
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303 Lunt
Oliver Holmes
Funeral notice
Unknown 5‐25‐1982
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304 Lunt
Mary Daniela
Died at Oroville April 26th, age 9 years and 7 months; daughter of Mr. & Mrs. E. R. Lunt of Yankee Hill
Oroville Register 5‐3‐1894
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305 Lynch
Christopher
Died from broken neck when his team of horses went over the embankment on the grade above Jacob Gaub's saloon. His body was found by Henry Morrison, the stage driver from Cherokee. Born in Ireland 68 years ago and has lived many years in Cherokee and leaves a family of several children.
Oroville Register 1‐12‐1893
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306 Lynch
James
Age 69, old resident of Oregon Precinct died near the Indian camp near Oregon City. Seen by an Indian to fall to the ground and the Indian notified the men working on the Banner and Cherokee tunnel.
Oroville Mercury 8‐8‐1900
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307 Lynch
James
Funeral at Catholic church at Cherokee, family residence near Oregon City; 3 daughters and (Kate, Mary and Maggie Lynch, all teachers in schools of Butte county) 3 sons (James, John and William); Mrs. Lynch died about 2 years ago.
Oroville Mercury 8‐11‐1900
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308 Lynch
Michael
Brother of James and uncle of assessor W. P. Lynch died Aug. 31. Oregon City.
Oroville Register 9‐6‐1894
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309 Lynch
William Patrick
Prominent Butte co. politician and businessman; born in Oregon City, last child of James and Mary Lynch both natives of Ireland; organized Stirling Mercantile Co and was President of Stirling City Bank; survived by wife Kathryn, 2 daughters Kathleen and Muriel, son William Jr. died in 1924; 2 sisters Maggie and Mary Lynch (long obit)
Oroville Mercury 12‐21‐1925
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310 Marcovich
John
Died after a long illness yesterday. Native of Montenegro in Southern Europe, age 67. Served in the Union Army during the civil war. Lived in Cherokee many years and was usually called John Stevens owing to the length of his last name. Was called Austrian John when a miner at Rich Bar. He kept a candy stand and saloon in Cherokee and later on the main road near Oregon City.
Oroville Register 2‐9‐1893
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311 Marquis
Mrs. G. G.
Concow Lodge IOGT memoriam; died 7/31/1883.
Daily Mercury 8‐20‐1883
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312 Marquis
G.G.
Pioneer who crossed Plains in 1849 from Ohio; worked at Thompson Flat; death from la grippe and paralysis; wife
Oroville Daily Mercury 3‐8‐
1898
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313 Matthews
F. G.
Buried alive due to cave‐in with David Shine in the tunnel in the quartz claim of Messrs. Smith & Sparks at Table Mountain
Butte Democrat 12‐3‐1859
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314 McCallan
Mrs. Margaret
Pioneer matron, widow of the late William McCallan of Bidwell Bar. Death due to heart trouble. Native of New Brunswick and age 75 years. Came to California with her husband in 1871 going first to Frenchtown. Buried at Bidwell Bar cemetery. (Also see funeral notice of 1‐10‐1917)
Oroville Daily Register 1‐9‐
1917
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315 McCallan
Patrick
Pioneer of Oroville; was proprietor of the Maine hotel in Oroville. Leaves a wife and three brothers. Died after an accident, age 53. Oroville Mercury 4‐16‐1880
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316 McClain
Mary Edna
First child born in Pulga and last surviving child of pioneer William and Mary J. King. Youngest to Oroville Mercury 11‐20‐1986
graduate from Oroville High School, age 12, and had to wait until she turned 14 to attend the University of California. She raised her family in the Bay Area and returned to Pulga in 1981. Survived by her husband, William Guthrie McClain of Pulga, one daughter, Mary Schooner of Pulga and three grandchildren.
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317 McCloud
Hiram Almy
Formerly of Cherokee, killed at Butte, Montana while carrying timber, age 32. Leaves a wife and child, father, mother, two sisters and four brothers. Oroville Register 2‐6‐1896
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318 McCloud
Phoebe A.
Pioneer woman of Bangor (resided with her children for last 13 years since husband's death), died age 77. Native of North Adams, Mass, married to Hiram McCloud in 1855, moved to Cherokee in 1871. Funeral held at Congregational church in Oroville and burial at Cherokee cemetery.
Oroville Daily Register 1‐29‐
1913
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319 McDanel
Susan
Killed in the Cherokee Flat tragedy by murdered Austrian George when she refused his marriage proposal.
Weekly Butte Record 6‐10‐
1871
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320 McDanel
Thomas
Resident of Cherokee, Treasurer of Butte County. Had been a resident of Cherokee for years being a pioneer of that important vicinity. Connected with Capt. Moore in the mercantile business and a principle person in the Cherokee Mining Company. He leaves a wife and family (Long obituary)
Butte Record 1‐9‐1869
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321 McDonald
Mrs. Louise
Wife of infirmary superintendent J. F. McDonald, died at age 56. Member of the Thomas Esman family of Pentz. Survived by her husband, two sons, F. E. Stone and L. G. Stone and four sisters: Mrs. M. L. Copeland, Mrs. Frank Lynch, Mrs. B. R. Bennum and Mrs. Charles Wheeler and two brothers: W. J. Esman and Henry Esman. Interment at Clear Creek cemetery.
Oroville Mercury 12‐4‐1920
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322 McGee
Thomas
One of the most prominent businessmen in Oroville and Butte County. Born in Waterford, Ireland and engaged in mining. He was a partner of W. C. Hendricks and in 1867 moved to Cherokee and engaged in mining, cattle raising and the sheep business. In 1892 or 1893 moved to Oroville and became proprietor of Oroville Flour Mill, then sold it to Mr. Dodge. Oroville Daily Register 10‐16‐
1905
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323 McGrath
Eugene
Buried in Oak Hill cemetery; native of Vermont; husband of late Mary Ann McGrath; survived by Oroville Mercury Register 10‐
Mrs. Eugenie Castle, E.W. McGrath, Mrs. Mary Smothers and Mildred McGrath
30‐1929
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324 McGregor
Robert
Old and respected resident of Cherokee Flat, was caved on and instantly killed last Monday evening in a tunnel he was running for Rock Creek Flume and Lumber Company at Flea Valley; leaves wife and 7 children. Native of Scotland, age 68.
Weekly Mercury 6‐9‐1882
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325 McIntyre
Angus
Drowned while crossing a bridge, about 50 years old; burial at Thompson's Flat cemetery. (see also Oroville Register 5‐15‐1890)
Daily Mercury 5‐14‐1890
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326 McLain
Henry Milton
Dropped dead at Magalia, age 54; employed as a miner by J. S. Strode. Born December 29, 1866 Oroville Daily Mercury 10‐25‐
in Nevada City. Survived by five brothers: E. L., Sam, George, J. H., and C. J. McLain. Interment at 1921
Magalia cemetery.
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327 McLaughlin
Mrs. Margaret
Wife of Major McLaughlin; buried in Newark, NJ
Oroville Register 11‐24‐1905
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328 McLaughlin
Major Frank
Santa Cruz in his home built in his affluence, killed his only daughter, Agnes McLaughlin, and then took his own life in own home on the anniversary of his wife's death 2 years earlier; daughter killed with pistol in the head after she had been to Catholic church, the Major took poison (cyanide of potassium). Fear of poverty for his daughter caused McLaughlin to commit the double crime. Burial at family vaults in Newark, NJ. (See funeral San Francisco Call 11‐22‐
1907).
San Francisco Call 11‐17‐1907
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329 Megines
William Newton
Died at Cherokee Flat, March 9, son of William and Sarah Megines, age 3 months.
Butte Record 3‐23‐1872
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330 Megines
William W.
Died in Cherokee May 10, age 39? years. Butte Record 5‐18‐1872
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331 Merritt
Robert
Came to California in 1847 as a member of Stevenson's Regiment. Companion of the late Charles Bader of Cherokee, who died the same day. Native of New York, age 74 years. Died at County Hospital in Ukiah.
Weekly Mercury 4‐6‐1883
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332 Michelson
Nicholi
Fred Wellington found his body at his cabin near Yankee Hill. Native of Denmark, age about 55 years. Came to this county in 1851, prospector and miner in Yankee Hill. Oroville Mercury 5‐28‐1880
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333 Miller
infant daughter
Died at Yankee Hill May 27, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Miller.
Oroville Mercury 6‐2‐1908
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334 Miller
Charles W.
Old miner at Concow disappeared last January. Bones were found near home.
Pacific Coast News 9‐5‐1890
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335 Miller
Eleanor
17‐year‐old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Miller of Concow; interment at the Dayton cemetery.
Oroville Daily Register 1‐9‐
1919
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336 Miller
J. H.
Powder foreman working at Corey's camp No. 2 at Big Bar; killed while blasting with 27 kegs of powder.
Oroville Daily Register 4‐3‐
1907
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337 Miller
John C.
Born May 5, 1855, native of Iowa; died at his home in Durham, pioneer stock man. Survived by Oroville Daily Register 5‐20‐
widow Mrs. Sarah A. Miller, three sons: Warren S., Asa A., and John H. Miller of Concow; five 1922
daughters, Mrs. W. E. Cordon, Mrs. E. L. Merrithew, Mrs. H. L. Levis, Mrs. F. C. Hathaway, Mrs. J. J. McCrosky and Mrs. G. W. Brown.
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338 Miller
Joseph M.
One of the oldest, wealthiest and most highly respected residents of Butte County, died in Chico Oroville Mercury 8‐24‐1908
Vecino, born in Baden, Germany 8/27/1826, came to US in 1855 via Missouri; at Oregon City he was in partnership with Frank Cannon; with brother Wendell, partners Miller Bros in Frenchtown; butcher; one of the largest land owners in county; leaves widow and son. Also see Oroville Daily Register same date.
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339 Miller
Josie
Daughter of Joseph Miller was sixteen years old. Attended Yankee Hill School and was visiting with friends before class, slumped over near a tree and died at 9:00am that morning. (Long Obituary)
Oroville Mercury 7‐17‐1885
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340 Miller
Mrs. Julia
Pioneer matron of Butte County dies from paralysis; resided for years at family home near Yankee Hill. Mother of Wendell Miller. Came to Butte County in the sixties and married in Cherokee in 1868.
Oroville Daily Register 2‐28‐
1913
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341 Miller
Wendelin J.
President of First National Bank of Chico, rancher (1200 acres south of Chico) and stockman. Born 8/27/1873 in Frenchtown, Butte county; father Joseph Miller was native of Germany, mother Julia A. Benjamin, native of Wales. Married Susie Sturmer in Cherokee, one child, Mae, died at age 4
Oroville Mercury 12‐28‐1914
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342 Miller
Wendell
Never married; had farm 5 miles south of Chico; native of Germany, 79 years, brother of J. Miller (well known farmer and stockman of Yankee Hill). See also Funeral notice Chico Record 10‐29 and Oroville Register 10‐31.
Chico Daily Record 10‐24‐
1901
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343 Moak
Eva Bell
Murder suspected; she had gone to the barn to feed the cow and heard a shot fired. She heard a shot and the second shot struck her in the arm, the third in the back, fourth in the head. Funeral took place in Chico.
Oroville Daily Register 2‐12‐
1904
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344 Moak
John Jay
Injured by a horse and died from the effects. The horse mashed him against a stall while he was attempting to bridle him. Resided in Chico Canyon.
Weekly Mercury 5‐7‐1886
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345 Montez
Lola
Famous woman died in New York on 1/17 of paralysis. Coffin inscribed "Mrs. Eliza Gilbert", age 42.
Weekly Butte Record 2‐23‐
1861
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346 Moore
Ray
Died in Cherokee February 2, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Moore, age 7 years.
Weekly Mercury 2‐6‐1880
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347 More
Henry C.
Drove stage between Oroville and Cherokee and Big Bend stage. Native of New York, age 46 years. Buried at Cherokee. Daily Mercury 4‐2‐1883
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348 Morgan
Daniel
Came to California in 1857 and has resided in Cherokee ever since, age 68 or 69.
Oroville Daily Mercury 2‐5‐
1884
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349 Morgan
Mary Jane
Died in Cherokee October 22, age 21 years. Weekly Mercury 10‐29‐1880
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350 Morgan
William
Died after a long illness at Cherokee, July 3, age 62 years. Native of Wales. Well‐known, honest, outspoken man who always aimed to do right. Leaves a widow, one son and a daughter.
Weekly Mercury 7‐6‐1877
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351 Morgan (Duensing)
LaRetta
(AKA Doretta Duensing), native of Oregon Gulch and lifelong resident of Cherokee area; widow of Daniel C. Morgan (died in 1937). They were in the cattle business in Cherokee area, she continued business until 1948. Daughter of George F. A. and Betty Duensing; survived by son Stanley, brother Adolph Duensing, 2 nieces, 2 nephews.
Oroville Mercury 5‐28‐1959
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352 Morrison
Charles "Indian Charlie"
One of the well‐known Indian citizens of Oregon House, died 12‐28‐1917. His parents were Oroville Daily Mercury 12‐29‐
massacred in an Indian raid when he was a small boy. He was adopted and raised by the late 1917
Guy Morrison, whose daughter, Anna Morrison Reed, the authoress, has frequently written of him. He was raised as a white man and adopted their ways. He asked to be buried in the Oregon City cemetery among the pioneer friends of his youth. He was a well‐known character in the district and was universally loved and respected by all who knew him.
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353 Morrison
Richard
Killed by Indians 7‐20 near Dogtown.
Oroville Weekly Union 8‐1‐
1863
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354 Mortensen
Chris
Came to the U.S. from Norway in 1860 and resided in Butte County about 20 years; bought Pence Ranch in 1898.
Oroville Register 6‐18‐1901
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355 Mortensen
Chris
Burial notice
Oroville Register 6‐19‐1901
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356 Mortensen
Mrs. Jennie
Death notice; died Friday night at home, death due to valvular disease of the heart caused by a kick received several weeks ago while milking a cow. Age 58 years, 10 months, 23 days. Lived at Pentz for the last 13 years.
Oroville Daily Register 1‐27‐
1913
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357 Mortensen
Mrs. Jennie
Came to this country from Norway to Missouri and then to Butte County (Pentz). First husband was Charles Koford, who drowned in the Feather River while mining. Married to Chris Mortensen; burial at Oroville Cemetery. Leaves two children, a son Lee C. Koford and daughter Mrs. Fred Lee of Pentz. (See also burial notice Oroville Daily Register 1‐29‐1913).
Chico Record 1‐30‐1913
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358 Mullen
Charles W.
Charles W. Mullen, native of New Jersey, died Sept 12, age 60. In 1850 he joined the great tide of emigration that flowed to the Pacific shores. All his life he was a pioneer, was a resident of Ohio, Illinois and Iowa, when the forest and prairies of those states yet resounded with the Whoop of the Indian and the howl of the wolf. In later years was one of the many thousand pioneers who developed the riches of the golden state. For the past six years he has resided in Con‐Cow Valley, Butte County. To him may appropriately be applied the proverb "An honest man in the noblest work of God." S. Muscatine and Wapello (town) papers, please copy.
Oroville Weekly Union 9‐19‐
1863
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359 Mullen
John M.
Last northern California GAR vets funeral notice
Chico Enterprise 11‐9‐1944
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360 Mullen
William
Driver at Flea Valley died when brakes failed on his wagon near Concow. He is married with a family. (This is not the same Mullin family that lived near Concow Lake)
Butte Record 5‐8‐1886
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361 Mullen
Mrs. William
Wife of William Mullen of Big Bend, died in Chicago on 9/24. She was on her way East accompanied by her daughter, Miss Blake of Boston. Her sister is Mrs. James Gray of Oroville.
Oroville Register 10‐3‐1895
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362 Munjar
Sarah E.
Died at Rock Creek February 14, age 22 years, 1 month and 6 days.
Weekly Mercury 3‐22‐1878
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363 Murdoch
James
Committed suicide by taking laudanum. He was subject to frequent fits of insanity since the death of his wife and two children. Weekly Butte Record 6‐25‐
1859
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364 Naylor
Edward
Killed instantly by falling rocks at Big Bend tunnel cave in; age 38. Double funeral with interment Oroville Daily Register 2‐24‐
at Oroville cemetery. Big Bend Company arranged for a Christian burial.
1908
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365 Niles
William J.
Left the Christie Mine at Jordan Hill with double‐barreled shotgun to hunt for game. When he didn't return, search party found his dead body and supposedly died a natural death. Parents lived in Grass Valley.
Oroville Register 11‐14‐1895
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366 Nisbet
Archie Henry
Funeral services by Masonic order; mining man of Butte county died from accident while on a gold dredger near Folsom.
Oroville Mercury 4‐30‐1920
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367 Nisbet
Helen (Ellen)
Died at Cherokee from pneumonia, age 69. Born in Scotland. Survived by husband and seven children: J. G. Nisbet, John Nisbet, G. H. Nisbet, W. G. Nisbet, A. H. Nisbet, Andrew Nisbet, Mrs. W. L. Whelan, and Mrs. P. C. Hatch. Interment in Oregon City cemetery.
Oroville Daily Register 1‐4‐
1909
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368 Nisbet
John
Born in Scotland, age 73; leaves widow and seven children. Interment at Oregon City cemetery. Oroville Register 5‐9‐1895
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369 Nisbet
Robert W.
At Oregon City December 11 of pleuropneumonia; third son of John and Ellen Nisbet, age 10 years.
Weekly Butte Record 12‐16‐
1871
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370 Nisbet
Thomas G.
At Oregon City October 30, son of John and Ellen Nisbet, age 4 years, one month and three days.
Weekly Butte Record 11‐13‐
1869
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371 Nisbet
William Golden
Born in Oregon City; Survived by wife Mrs. Jennie Nisbet, a son Leland Nisbet and daughter Vivian Nisbet and four brothers and one sister: Jack Nisbet, James G. Nisbet, Gordon Nisbet, Andrew Nisbet and Mrs. William Whelan. (see also Oroville Mercury 8‐23‐1922)
Oroville Mercury 8‐19‐1922
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372 Nisson
Asmus
Age 73, native of Prussia, died at the county infirmary. Burial at Cherokee.
Oroville Register 9‐1‐1898
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373 Nix
Caleb
Resident of California since 1852, died at the county infirmary; lived at Yankee Hill, age 84. Burial at Oroville cemetery. (see also Oroville Daily Register 4‐8‐1914)
Oroville Daily Register 4‐6‐
1914
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374 Nix
Mrs. C
Died May 24; resident of Yankee Hill.
Oroville Register 5‐26‐1887
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375 Nix
Fred
Long time constable of Cherokee, age 57.
Oroville Register 4‐13‐1893
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376 Nix
Maggie
Widow of Fred Nix of Cherokee, born in Ireland; leaves 7 sons and daughters: Mrs. George Oroville Register 12‐6‐1904
Cheshire, Mrs. Warren Day, Mrs. L. Cheshire, Miss Addie Nix, Mrs. George Johnson, Fred Nix and Thomas Nix. Also funeral notice Oroville Register 12/8/1904.
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377 North
infant daughter
Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. B. North of Paradise, only child.
Oroville Register 7‐3‐1890
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378 North
Willie G.
Son of Rufus and Arrivilla (Avarilla) North, died August 25 at Concow of typhoid fever, 13 years old. (see also Weekly Mercury 9‐5‐1884).
Weekly Mercury 8‐29‐1884
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379 O'Donnel
James
At Cherokee October 16, age 47, native of Ireland.
Weekly Mercury 10‐19‐1877
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380 O'Donnell
Miss Mary
Burned to death at her mother's hotel in Cherokee.
Weekly Chronicle Record 7‐
21‐1888
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381 O'Hair
Peter
Remains were brought from Cherokee Saturday evening and funeral took place yesterday afternoon at residence of son‐in‐law J. F. Franey. He was well and favorably known in Chico and Cherokee.
Butte Record 7‐12‐1884
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382 Ormsby
Morris
Drowned in Feather River at Island Bar near Big Bend; age 26 or 27. Leaves a widow and one child.
Oroville Register 6‐7‐1888
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383 Pappas (Gramps)
Margaret
Member of the Gramps family of Pulga, died last week in Marysville, 22 years old, death due to influenza. Remains were laid to rest at Pulga. Survived by husband, G. K. Pappas, son Gus, and daughter Matilda; her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Gramps of Pulga; a brother C. B. Gramps and 3 sisters Mrs. Ruby Fightmaster, Mrs. W. T. Wood and Miss Alvina Gramps.
Oroville Daily Register 11‐23‐
1919
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384 Parker
Billy
Killed near Cherokee on Yankee Hill Road by Dick Johnson, a half breed Indian, while playing cards. Oroville Mercury 3‐12‐1901
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385 Patterson
Jacob
One of Butte County's oldest pioneers, age 88. Born in Lincoln County, Ohio, came to Butte Oroville Daily Register 12‐12‐
County with the gold rush of 1854. Survived by daughter Mrs. Charles S. Campbell and two sons 1921
Ray and Willis Patterson. Interment at Cherokee cemetery. (see also Oroville Daily Register 12‐
13‐1921)
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386 Pearson
John M.
Died of consumption at Deadwood near Yankee Hill January 7. One of the original members of the Chico Guard; buried in Chico; age 33 years.
Weekly Mercury 1‐16‐1880
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387 Pence
Manoah
Died at Pentz with congestive chill. (very long obituary) See also Chico Enterprise 6‐9‐1882, Butte Record 6‐10‐1882
Oroville Mercury 6‐9‐1882
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388 Pence
Manoah
Funeral notice; also see Chico Enterprise 6‐16 and Butte Record 6‐17; see burial notice Gridley Herald 6‐16‐1882
Oroville Mercury 6‐16‐1882
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389 Pence
Sophia
Died at her home in Paradise at age of 93. Widow of Manoah Pence for whom the town of Pentz was named. She was a woman of education, culture and wide reading and a writer. After the death of her husband, the ranch and Pentz hotel were sold and she moved to Paradise. No immediate relatives survive her.
Oroville Daily Register 6‐25‐
1920
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390 Pence
Watt Manoah
A member of the family who founded Pence (Pentz) and was born there, died this morning at Oroville Mercury 3‐25‐1918
the Pence family home, age about 60 years. He had been ill for some time with cancer. Survived by his mother, Mrs. Sophia Pence, of Paradise. Y
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391 Pence
Watt Manoah
Funeral services held 3‐26‐1918 in the Congregational church in Paradise.
Oroville Daily Register 3‐27‐
1918
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392 Pension
John A.
Native of Philadelphia and resident of Butte County, died in mining accident on the West branch of Feather River on 11th.
Butte Democrat 10‐19‐1861
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393 Perkins
David King
Born at Kennebunkport, Maine and served several years in the Navy under Admiral Farragut; came to Oroville in 1868 and ran store with his brother George C. Perkins. Miner, farmer and fruit grower. Leaves wife and five children. Oroville Register 11‐16‐1893
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394 Perkins
Col. William Lawrence
Brother of David K. and George C. Perkins, died in Oroville April 19, age 50 years. Native of Maine. Leaves wife and daughter of 13 and brothers.
Oroville Register 4‐24‐1890
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395 Petitt
Henry
Near Yankee Hill July 29, native of Chantilly France, age 54 years.
Oroville Mercury 8‐3‐1877
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396 Phalen
John
Found dead in his cabin in Cherokee, was partially paralyzed and evidently fell backward into a fire.
Oroville Register 12‐22‐1887
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397 Phipps
E. B.
Killed by an old man named Pope. Phipps was erroneously described in this article as "a drunken, trifling fellow, who annoyed Pope to such an extent that Pope was provoked into striking him on one side of his head knocking him down by the blow." Phipps reportedly died that Friday morning after blood began to ooze out of one ear. Marysville Daily Appeal 3‐5‐
1860
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398 Phipps
E. B.
Residents of Butte County who knew Phipps inform this newspaper that "he was not a drunken fellow but a very respectable young gentleman and an owner in the Virgin quartz mine, a man well‐known in this community and much respected."
Marysville Daily Appeal 3‐7‐
1860
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399 Phipps
E. B.
Fatal affray at Yankee Hill between E. B. Phipps and another man named Pope resulted in death of E. B. Phipps. He was a respectable and highly esteemed young man and a member of the Virgin Quartz Mining Co.
Weekly Butte Record 3‐10‐
1860
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400 Pinkston
Edward
Resident of Yankee Hill, found dead in his house. He died from old age being 85.
Oroville Register 12‐14‐1893
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401 Pinkston
Mrs. William
Died due to pneumonia, age 40, resident of Yankee Hill. Survived by husband William and five sons: Edward, William, Michael, John and James Pinkston. Funeral held at family home in Yankee Hill.
Oroville Daily Register 1‐17‐
1911
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402 Powers
J. E. Jack
Died during mining disaster in Cherokee at Spring Valley Mining company along with J. C. Hall and L. P. Hall. Son of O. P. Powers and brother of R. S. Powers. Leaves wife but no children. Oroville Register 5‐19‐1892
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403 Powers
John E.
Died at his home near Paradise on 17th of pneumonia, age 55 years. Had been Justice of the Peace. His funeral was the largest ever seen in this place. Leaves a wife and 6 children. See funeral 5‐21‐1883.
Daily Mercury 5‐22‐1883
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404 Powers
Mrs. O. P.
Died after a bad cold. Leaves her husband and three children: Robert, John and Mrs. Eugene Hundley.
Oroville Register 4‐21‐1892
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405 Powers
Oliver Pollard
Died at his nephew's residence last Saturday night. Native of Maine. Funeral took place at Cherokee.
Oroville Register 12‐18‐1890
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406 Powers
Oliver Pollard Jr.
Known as "Jack", dropped dead at Norton & Ekman's drug store due to internal hemorrhage. Native of Maine, age 63 and resident of California since 1849. Leaves one son and one daughter. Mrs. Powers died April 1892 and his youngest son John was killed in May 1892, which makes the third death in the family within 12 months.
Oroville Register 3‐9‐1893
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407 Powers
son
Born in Oroville January 8 and died one day later; son of O. P. Powers.
Weekly Mercury 1‐11‐1878
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408 Powers
Susan Kimball
Died at Yankee Hill July 1, age 77. Funeral took place at Yankee Hill. Known as "Auntie Powers". Native of Maine.
Weekly Mercury 7‐15‐1887
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409 Pratt
James Stanley
Died in San Francisco June 15, age 78 years. Native of New York.
San Francisco Call 6‐19‐1906
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410 Presley
Allen
Col. McLaughlin received a telegram yesterday announcing his death in San Quentin. Many will recall him at Cherokee and Big Bend.
Oroville Register 11‐7‐1895
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411 Pringle
John
At Frenchtown on 2/9, age 33.
Weekly Butte Record 2‐23‐
1861
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412 Rainwater (Terrell)
Ruth Adeline
Attended Chico State University for her BA in Arts, graduated in 1973 Cum Laude. Survived by one sister Betty Porter, two daughters, Christine Fauls of Georgia, Cathleen Edwards of Colorado. Note: Daughter of Vera Curtis, granddaughter of Henry S. Curtis
Ancestry.com 6‐22‐2007
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413 Ramos
Mrs. Doris E.
Died from brain tumor, age 23. Survived by husband Vincent C. Ramos, son Tommy Weaver; her Oroville Daily Register 1‐26‐
father, James A. Beavers; her mother Mrs. Edith Beavers‐Jensen and three brothers: Harold, 1922
Bryan and Alfred Beavers.
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414 Rapp
Andy
Lived in Cherokee in 1870, skilled mechanic. Funeral held at IOOF lodge; "in spite of severe storm, a large attendance of friends of the deceased paid their last respects". Daily Register 2‐27‐1904
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415 Rapp
Emma J.
Daughter of Andrew Rapp. Funeral at Cherokee.
Oroville Register 6‐1‐1893
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416 Raye
Ralph
Ralph Raye Killed and Three Men Injured Seriously by Caving of Walls ‐ One man was killed and San Francisco Call 11‐10‐1907
three seriously injured in an accident at Jumbo Camp #9 of the Great Western Power Company at Big Bend. Ralph Raye of San Francisco was killed and Thomas Williams of Morris Ravine was seriously injured. The men were at work in a tunnel when the walls caved. Raye was hit on the head by a stone and his skull fractured. The others were hit by falling dirt.
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417 Reese
William
Resident of Oregon Gulch and respected citizen of Butte County. Murdered, body found near gate of his home and object of murder supposedly was robbery. A day or two previous to his death, he had made a successful clean up at his mill. Mr. George Nolan is the suspect and lived a short distance from the house and mill of the murdered man.
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418 Reno
Mrs. Charles A.
Mrs. Charles A Reno is killed when she gets her dress caught in a conveyor belt at the Surcease Oroville Mercury Register 12‐
Mine. She is left alone in a room with equipment for the mine when the wind blows her dress 13‐1927
into the conveyor pulley. Her screams were heard but she had been drug into the pulley. She died near Pentz while being taken to the hospital at Oroville. She leaves behind a 3 year old son and her husband. Her body was returned to her family in Boone, Iowa for burial.
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419 Retson
Charles
Burial at Thompson Flat cemetery.
Oroville Register 11‐30‐1893
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420 Retson
William
Drowned while on a raft trying to fix some leaks in a dam at the Golden Feather mine. Oroville Register 9‐7‐1893
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421 Reynolds
Louis
Was past Master of Mountain Shade Lodge of Downieville, age 64, on 11/7. Remains were followed to the grave by his Masonic brethren of Table Mountain Lodge No. 121 of Cherokee.
Butte Record 11‐16‐1872
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422 Richards
Edwin L.
Husband of Annie Hope Richards, native of Cherokee, age 28 years. Death was due to consumption.
Oroville Daily Register 8‐24‐
1906
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423 Riley
John
Died during struggle in Cherokee while accompanying C. M. Duret, constable of Oregon Township.
Weekly Mercury 12‐14‐1877
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424 Riley
Martin
Died after slipping into a stream and was unable to swim; native of Ireland; worked at Cherokee many years. Leaves a sister in St. Louis.
Oroville Register 7‐31‐1890
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425 Ringel (Campbell Duensing)
Dorothy Mae
Native of Chico; born 8/11/1926 to Katherine Duensing Campbell and Carroll Campbell. The Newton‐Bracewell.com 6‐28‐
Campbells operated the Lovelock Inn below Stirling City and the Duensings ran cattle out of 2015
Oregon Gulch. Spent her first 8 years living at the Richardson Springs Hotel where her father drove the stage and her mother kept accounts; Alice (Mrs. J.H.) Richardson was her godmother. An accomplished pianist and earned wings as solo airplane pilot. Y
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426 Rohrer
John Z.
61‐year‐old prospector that was shot through the face on December 26, 1954 in Feather River Canyon, died at Butte County Hospital. Suspected killer was Martin Tunny.
Oroville Mercury 1‐20‐1954
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427 Rothrock
Louisa T.
At Messilla Valley on the 8th, wife of George Rothrock, formerly of Jefferson City, MO; age 37 years.
North Californian 1‐19‐1856
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428 Rowe
Infant
Infant child of Mr. and Mrs. James Rowe of Cherokee.
Oroville Register 11‐30‐1893
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429 Rowe
Thomas
Died in the snow on February 4 near Sky High. Buried at Cherokee.
Oroville Register 3‐3‐1887
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430 Rowell
George W.
Died at River Ranch. Survived by wife and three sons, Carl, Seth and Winfield Rowell. Funeral at Live Oak cemetery. (see also Oroville Daily Register 5‐26‐1922)
Oroville Daily Register 5‐25‐
1922
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431 Rust
Bruce David
Resident of Redwood City (he owned Ragdump with Howard Goodman). San Jose Mercury 10‐20‐2012
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432 Ryan
W. D.
Resident of Cherokee, died suddenly in Oakland from pneumonia, age 68. Native of Ireland. He mined until he accomplished a fortune and then moved to Oakland. Leaves wife and 4 children.
Oroville Register 11‐30‐1893
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433 Salmon
Frank
Concow man, Frank Salmon, a native of Concow, accidentally shot himself. He fell while carrying a shot gun and died at Yankee Hill.
Oroville Register 8‐6‐1924
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434 Salsbury
J. J. (John)
Pioneer resident of Cherokee was killed in a runaway accident. Chico Enterprise Weekly 5‐11‐
1906
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435 Schneider
John Henry
Died in Illinois, 76 years old. Father of Mrs. Sim Garber, Mrs. Vogt and Robert Schneider of Cherokee.
Daily Mercury 5‐10‐1883
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436 Scott
Caleb
Retired rancher of Paradise, native of Illinois, age 74. He purchased the Concow campground from A. B. Mullen in October 1885 and owned it for a number of years.
Chico Record 6‐16‐1917
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437 Scullion
John
Former resident of Cherokee and distant relative of John Scullion of Morris Ravine, died at Livermore Friday morning.
Oroville Weekly Register 11‐7‐
1895
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438 Seek
Patsy
A well known elder counselor, advocate of children and families in Oroville community; elder for Concow Indian tribe; chaired Concow Maidu cultural preservation association. Chico Enterprise Record 8‐9‐
2013
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439 Shine
David
Buried alive due to cave‐in with F. G. Matthews in the tunnel in the quartz claim of Messrs. Smith & Sparks at Table Mountain
Butte Democrat 12‐3‐1859
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440 Signarux
August
A miner living in Dark Canyon 3 miles east of Yankee Hill, he was found hanging by the neck to a rafter in his cabin. Native of France, age 57 years.
Weekly Mercury 7‐2‐1880
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441 Simmons
Sebree
At Cherokee Flat, age 39 years. Native of New York and came to California in 1856. Butte Democrat 4‐6‐1981
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442 Simmons
William A.
Died at the home of his son, F. O. Simmons, of Bidwell Bar; age 83. Survived by two sons: W. L. Simmons and F. O. Simmons; two daughters, Edith E. Rowe and Jennie C. Parker. Interment at Chico cemetery.
Oroville Daily Register 1‐3‐
1922
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443 Sivils
Chas
Oldest Indian resident in the county, believed to be 100, worked for Charley Sivils and took his name. This was when Mr. Sivils came to California and worked at Yankee Flat. He was married ten times and all his children and grandchildren have passed away; Mr. Jas. Nelson of Rackerby is his nearest living relative; Chas was a brother to Mr. Nelson's grandfather. His remains were buried at Swede's Flat where he lived nearly his entire life. Mr. Nelson said Chas worked for the late John Bidwell at Bidwell Bar when gold was first discovered there. Oroville Register 5‐30‐1901
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444 Skaggs
Harriett Maude
Oroville Mercury Register 1‐
27‐1937
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445 Skeritt
Richard
Former resident of Cherokee and Oroville; daughter of the late Jenkin Morgan, founder of what is now known as Thermalito. Cousin of Mrs. Mary Thomas and T. M. James of Cherokee. Surviving daughter, Dorothy Kramer of San Francisco, a son, Fred Skaggs of San Francisco and dd h
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Died at Big Bend Thursday, employed by the Great Western Power Co. Native of California, age Oroville Daily Register 2‐8‐
1908
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40 years.
446 Smith
Mrs. Adeline
Pioneer woman of Butte County, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. R. S. Kitrick. She came Sacramento Union 12‐2‐1919
to California in 1850. Her husband, John McKinstry Smith, was a well known mining man and was superintendent of the Banner Mine. Survived by 3 daughters, Mrs. Bessie Bovey of San Francisco, Mrs. J. H. Leggett and Mrs. Kitrick of Oroville.
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447 Smith
Charles
Died near Nelson Bar May 17. Portuguese, native of Azores Islands, age 60.
Weekly Mercury 5‐28‐1875
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448 Smith
Edna M. (infant)
Infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Smith, age 10 months and 25 days.
Daily Mercury 3‐21‐1883
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449 Smith
Eleazer
Died at his brother J. McKinstry Smith's residence, Long's Bar, Nov. 11, age 47.
Butte Democrat 11‐12‐1859
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John McKinstry
One of the oldest residents of the county, died at age 84. Native of New York and came to California in the early fifties engaging in mining and soon became one of the wealthiest mining men. Along with his partner E. M. Sparks built the first quartz mill, the Banner mine; operated from 1854 to 1860 and took from the mine $600,000. Burial at little cemetery near the Banner mine, where a daughter lies buried. See Oroville Register obituary 9‐27‐1900.
Oroville Mercury 9‐22‐1900
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451 Smith
John
Suicide: Found dead in his cabin on Dry Creek above Messilla Valley. It appears he had injured himself by falling or slipping while walking a log and stabbed by a limb, which caused considerable loss of blood and inflammation setting in caused a stoppage of urine. A Mr. Shulu administered aid to him on Saturday night but when he returned early next morning, he found the man dead on the bed on the floor and the whole top of his head blown off. Mr. Smith had mined around Dogtown several years and was 43 years old. He was a German and believed to be from Philadelphia, PA.
Weekly Union Record 2‐4‐
1865
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452 Smith
Margaret
At Burnett, Pierce County, W. T. May 1, wife of David M. Smith, age 49 years; late of Cherokee, interred at Sumner, W.T.
Oroville Register 5‐9‐1889
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453 Smith
Sarah R.
At Pentz February 18; native of Boston, age 75 years.
Oroville Register 2‐24‐1887
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454 Snow
Florence
Died of consumption. Born and reared in vicinity of Lovelock. Daughter of L. A. Snow.
Daily Register 9‐10‐1897
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455 Snow
Lucius A.
Pioneer of Butte County, gold miner, dies at home at Lovelock. He settled at Bidwell's Bar in 1854 and then went to Oroville as a miner. His last strike was made at the Little Kimshew in 1860 when he cleaned up 40 pounds of gold during the season. Note: The Snow Mine operated above Concow at Little Kimshew for over 40 years.
Chico Record 3‐29‐1923
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456 Snow
Mrs. Lucius A. (Mary)
Third member of Snow family to die within eight days' time, died from pneumonia. Native of England, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Sharp. Only surviving member of the family, daughter Josephine, who died in 1941.
Chico Record 4‐6‐1923
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457 Snow
Miss Martha Washington
Died of pneumonia, age 56. Born at Mosquito Creek, Butte County. Daughter of Mary A. Snow.
Chico Record 4‐4‐1923
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458 Snow
Mary Jane
Oroville Register 2‐13‐1890
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459 Southworth
Alvin Eugene
Sister of Mr. L. A. Snow, died January 17 in Westland, Mass. Mr. Snow is now the only survivor of a family of 10 children.
Infant son of Mr. & Mrs. C. E. Southworth of the Banner mine died yesterday age 1 year 4 months and 12 days. Death was due to dysentery. Interment at Wyandotte Cemetery.
Oroville Daily Mercury 1‐16‐
1917
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460 Sparks
Mrs. E. M. (Mary)
Oroville Daily Register 10‐24‐
1908
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Pioneer resident of Butte County, died in Berkeley at age 75. Native of Illinois and came to California in 1849. In 1857 she was married to the late E. M. Sparks, her marriage license being the first one ever recorded in the county. She was also the mother of the first white child born in Butte County. Leaves 3 sons, George M., Fred M. and W. King Sparks. Interment at Oroville Cemetery. See funeral Oroville Mercury 10‐26‐1908
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461 Sparks
Ebenezer Morrison
Age 76; left Boston in 1849 and came around Cape Horn. He came to Long's Bar in the fall of 1850 and with John McKinstry Smith located the Banner mine. After the mine ceased to be profitable, he turned his attention to the erection of quartz mills in California and Nevada and built no less than 72 quartz mills. See funeral notice Oroville Mercury 8‐31‐1903.
Oroville Register 9‐3‐1903
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462 Sparks
Minnie A.
Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Sparks died last Friday.
Oroville Register 11‐8‐1888
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463 Squires
Smith B.
Funeral notice: Died at Big Bend, 63 years old; leaves a wife and a son. Veteran of the Civil War and a member of the Masons and Odd Fellows. Death due to heart disease.
Oroville Daily Register 5‐11‐
1908
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464 Stevens
George W.
Died March 12, age 51 years; native of Flint, Michigan; born July 5, 1835. Oroville Register 3‐17‐1887
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465 Stewart
Robert M.
Died at Virginia City after taking laudanum with suicidal intent. He had been despondent for some time since the death of his son, Willie Stewart and his inability to obtain work. Native of Scotland, 61 years old.
Daily Mercury 11‐14‐1883
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466 Stewart
R. Willie
Near Pence's, June 15, age 21 years, 1 month and 15 days. Son of Mrs. C. L. Durban. Funeral procession escorted by Messila Valley Lodge to Cherokee. See funeral 6‐16‐1883.
Daily Mercury 6‐18‐1883
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467 Stone (Miller)
Mrs. Edward
Died at home in Concow; leaves husband and family; maiden name Sarah Ann Miller and married Edward Stone about 1890
Oroville Register 9‐5‐1895
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468 Strang
Fred Elmer
6‐year‐old son of George and Katie Strang, died at Oregon City on June 1.
Oroville Register 6‐4‐1896
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469 Strang
Janet (Hunter)
Died Jan 31 at her resident in Oregon City, age 63 years. She came across the plains arriving in California in 1852 and settled in Oroville and then to Oregon City. Leaves a husband and 4 sons and 6 daughters. Note: Hunter is maiden name.
Oroville Register 2‐2‐1893
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470 Strang
Robert
Born in Scotland, pioneer of Butte county, died at family home in Oregon City. A miner, father of 13 children, age 80. Oroville Mercury 5‐15‐1900
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471 Summers (Duensing)
Mrs. Elizabeth
(AKA Betty Duensing/Hottman of Flea Valley); native of Sweden; mother of George, August and Oroville Mercury Register 3‐6‐
Adolph Duensing and Mrs. Retta Morgan all of Oregon City, grandmother of Mrs. Catherine 1928
Campbell, Mrs. Alta Foster, Donald Duensing and Stanley Morgan, great grandmother of Clinton and Darrel Foster and Dorothy Campbell
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472 Sutton
Robert Raymond
Died March 7 in Paradise; from Yankee Hill, age 84.
Chico Enterprise Record 3‐10‐
2017
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473 Taylor
George M.
Died at the residence of L. Glass in Cherokee this morning due to pneumonia; 61 years old. Funeral at Cherokee.
Daily Mercury 3‐23‐1886
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474 Taylor
Mrs. George M. Taylor
Mrs. George M. Taylor, nee Miss Terissa Giles, was born in New Salem, Mass. Died at her home in Pentz August 18, 1885, age 59 years, 1 month, 16 days. Funeral held at the residence and burial at Cherokee cemetery.
Daily Mercury 8‐26‐1885
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475 Taylor
W. H.
Native of Pentz, age 26 years. Survived by mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Taylor and one brother, Clifford Taylor and one sister, Mrs. L. A. Johnson. Interment at the Chico cemetery.
Oroville Mercury 3‐2‐1922
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476 Tebbe
Ellen
At Merrithew's ranch January 5, daughter of Gerhard and Ellen Tebbe, age 5 years, 9 months and 27 days.
Weekly Butte Record 1‐21‐
1871
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477 Tebbe
Gerhard
Name is misspelled as Trebbe in obituary. Mr. Tebbe ran the Deadwood hotel. Funeral in Cherokee with burial in Yankee Hill.
Oroville Daily Register 1‐27‐
1897
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478 Tebbe
Johnny
Son of George Tebbe of Deadwood; 14 years old, died of diphtheria.
Daily Mercury 12‐14‐1885
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479 Tebbe
Mary Ellen
Died last Saturday, Deadwood.
Weekly Mercury 1‐2‐1885
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480 Tebben
A. Paullena (Appolena)
At Oregon City August 31, age 64 years. Daily Mercury 9‐4‐1883
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481 Thielbesen
Thomas
Had been working at Rock Creek and started for Cherokee Flat on December 27. On January 8, Marysville Daily Appeal 1‐22‐
he was found drowned and in an upright position between two rocks on the side of the creek. It 1865
is supposed the creek was high when he laid down his blankets to prepare for crossing but fell in. He was 46 years old and well‐known at Yankee Hill and Morris Ravine. He was a sea‐faring man and came to California in 1848.
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482 Thomas
Levi
Died suddenly yesterday at his home in Cherokee Ravine; he was around in apparent good health until a few minutes before his death, which is supposed to have been caused by heart disease.
Butte Record 3‐26‐1870
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483 Thompson
Dr. Abel Walker
Dr. Abel Walker Thompson, age 71, died at Frenchtown. Note: In 1852 Thompson was one of the earliest settlers in Concow Valley.
Butte Record 3‐18‐1882
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484 Thompson
Nancy M.
Wife of Dr. A. W. Thompson, age 42 years, died at Jordan Hill. Weekly Mercury 10‐29‐1875
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485 Thornton
John C.
Old prospector who has lived in Butte county for 50 years, dies from exposure; found on roadside by neighbors, apparently intoxicated; died at Mullen's ranch.
Oroville Register 1‐26‐1907
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486 Thunen
Henry
Oroville Register 10‐3‐1895
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Mrs. Johanna
Oroville Mercury 7‐13‐1926
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487 Thunen
Put a bullet through his brain at his mother's home in Cherokee. His spine was injured the year before and became he despondent, age 25 years. Pioneer of Butte co, native of Germany; lived in Flea Valley, in 1865 witnessed Indian massacre; survived by sons Fred W., Charles G, William, John A., Edward G and Frank
488 Thunen
Mrs. Johanna
Buried in Cherokee cemetery
Oroville Mercury 7‐15‐1926
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489 Thunen
William
Killed by apoplexy; blacksmith in Cherokee; leaves widow, seven sons and daughter
Oroville Register 5‐30‐1895
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490 Thunen
William
Son of pioneer settlers William and Johanna Thunen. Early day Oroville district photographer who took the first picture of Ishi, last of the Yahi Indians. Came to Oroville in 1911 and was a mail carrier at one time. Moved to Weed in 1914 to work in the lumber industry. Oroville Mercury Register 1‐4‐
1950
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491 Trowbridge
Edward
Resident of Pentz, died last Friday. He was one of the pioneers of California and came to California from Massachusetts in 1849. Burial at Magalia.
Oroville Register 6‐5‐1890
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492 Tuhey
Mrs. Bridget
Wife of John Tuhey, died after developing typhoid pneumonia. Native of County Mayo, Ireland, 61 years of age, nee Bridget McDermott. Mr. & Mrs. Tuhey lived at Cherokee for more than 20 years and lived in Oroville for about 9 years. Interment at Catholic cemetery in Oroville.
Daily Register 9‐16‐1902
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493 Tuhey
Frank P.
Oroville accountant and book expert; born in Cherokee; father John Tuhey was connected with Oroville Mercury Register 10‐
Cherokee mining company. Survivors: Mrs. Georgia Tuhey, widow; sister Mrs. J.D. Woodall and 19‐1934
2 brothers M.R. Tuhey and C. J. Tuhey.
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494 Tuhey
John
Death after suffering from an attack of paralysis. Born in Ireland and came to America in the early 1850s. Lived in Cherokee for many years where he held a responsible position with Spring Valley mine. Reared his family in Cherokee and spent a large part of his life there. His wife, Bridget, died from an "attack of sickness" after nursing him back to health and died a few weeks before. Leaves five sons and one daughter: C. J., M. R., J. J., Thomas and Frank and daughter Mrs. J. D. Woodall. Daily Register 10‐1‐1902
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495 Tyer
Perry
Died suddenly of heart failure at the Banner Mine. Born in Missouri and was 56 years old. Survived by his wife, two daughters: Mrs. Fred Smith and Mrs. Rivierra Cowden; two sisters, Mrs. T. N. Baker and Mrs. Christman; one brother, Dan S. Tyer.
Oroville Mercury 12‐15‐1922
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496 Tyre
David
Age 87, died at Rothsay, Scotland on April 25, 1902; resided near Cherokee for over 30 years. Oroville Register 5‐22‐1902
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497 Tyre
Mrs. David
Died at Rothsay, Scotland.
Oroville Register 10‐20‐1892
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498 Van Gooden
Frank
Died of consumption unexpectedly, 23 years old.
Oroville Mercury 12‐27‐1900
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499 VanGoodwin
Peter
Died from consumption in Chico; born and reared in Cherokee, about 24 years old. Interment at Cherokee.
Oroville Register 7‐16‐1896
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500 Vavalette
Lenny L.L.
Oral recording at Yankee Hill school house. Lenny lived on Jordan Hill Road and studied martial arts.
YHHS archives 2‐12‐2012
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501 Vavalette
Lenny Lucifer
AKA Donald Armstrong; died 12/25/2011; lived on Jordan Hill Rd, great grandmaster "Sifu Lenny" highest ranked Tai Chi Chuan master in Northern California
Chico Enterprise Record 1‐8‐
2012
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502 Vinton
Edna S.
June 30, daughter of George and Martha Vinton, age 21 months and 16 days.
Weekly Mercury 7‐16‐1875
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1
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4/21/16
503 Wagner
son
Died in Cherokee February 11, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Wagner, age 18 months.
Weekly Mercury 2‐15‐1884
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504 Waldeyer
Charles
Died at his home. Had mining interests at Cherokee and was superintendent at Spring Valley Hydraulic Company. Leaves a widow and 5 children.
Oroville Register 10‐4‐1894
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1
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505 Waldo
Indian
Killed near Cherokee on Yankee Hill Road by Dick Johnson, a half breed Indian, while playing cards. Oroville Mercury 3‐4‐1901
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1
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506 Watkins
Mrs. J. H.
Died at Burnett, WA on January 22. Remembered as Miss Belle Wilson of Cherokee, 25 years old. Leaves a husband and baby of only 10 days old.
Oroville Register 2‐6‐1896
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507 Watson (Detlow)
Mrs. Esther
Born at Morrison, Mo.; husband Melvin Watson of Route 1, Oroville
Oroville Mercury Register 9‐
19‐1963
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508 Watson (Detlow)
Esther Johanna
Died 9/17/1963 in San Pablo, CA; brother Leo T. Holzem, Lawrence Holzem, Fred Holzem, Joseph Holzem and sister Allie Holzem of Haiti. See above
Oroville Mercury Register 9‐
20‐1963
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509 Watson
Richard
Fatal accident with 200 yards of the flume falling at Flea Valley. He was killed when a large timber hit him in the head. He was from Kentucky and 28 years old.
Weekly Mercury 7‐6‐1877
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510 Weeks
Rufus
Son of George W. Weeks, owner and publisher of the Alameda Encinal; drowned near Bardee's Bar on April 29 and body found about 2 miles below where he drowned; first seen by William King of Big Bar. Buried at Chico by the side of his fiancée, Miss Eva Moak, who was murdered about a year ago. Oroville Daily Register 5‐18‐
1905
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511 Welch
John
Resident of Cherokee since 1856, died Sunday. Leaves three sons and two daughters.
Oroville Register 5‐1‐1890
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1
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512 Wellington
Frederick
Resident of Yankee Hill, about 60 years old. A miner by occupation.
Weekly Chronicle Record 12‐
9‐1893
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1
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513 Wellington
Mrs. Jane (Fursiear)
Died at Frenchtown April 26, age 75 years; stricken with paralysis. Native of Cornwall, England. Mother of Fred Wellington. Funeral at Yankee Hill.
Oroville Mercury 4‐30‐1880
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514 Wellington
Mrs. Mary
Old resident of Concow Township died Monday afternoon at the family residence at Yankee Hill. Born in Germany 69 years ago; came to Jordan Hill with her husband about 40 years ago. Husband, Fred, was a well‐known miner. Survived by two sons, Fred and Sydney.
Chico Record 3‐5‐1908
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515 Wells
M. F.
Killed while blasting with 27 kegs of powder at Corey's Camp No. 2 at Big Bar
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Michael H.
Died at home 3 days after July 4th party at Yankee Hill. (long obituary)
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516 Wells
Oroville Daily Register 4‐3‐
1907
Oroville Register 7‐9‐1891
517 Wersert
Robert Jackson
Died at Cherokee October 25, age 33 years.
Daily Mercury 10‐26‐1883
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518 Whalen
Michael
Instantly killed in cave accident; piece of pipe clay had fallen upon his head and chest; leaves a wife.
Weekly Butte Record 9‐27‐
1873
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519 White
Jennie
Daughter of Henry White of Oregon City, accidently shot and killed herself. Oroville Register 11‐8‐1888
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520 White
John McLean
At Oregon City February 9, age 26 years, 4 months and 20 days.
Oroville Register 2‐16‐1888
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521 White
Nellie
Niece of Henry C. White; killed at Nelson after being thrown from a horse hitting her head; age about 20 years.
Daily Mercury 5‐24‐1883
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522 Whitelaw
William
Died in Cherokee April 16, age 17 years.
Oroville Mercury 4‐23‐1880
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1
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523 Wick
Moses
Died at his home between Oroville and Pentz on Sunday, age 66. Engaged in stock raising. Married twice having lost his first wife and two children years ago. He is survived by his second wife and two children. Oroville Register 10‐25‐1888
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524 Wilkerson
George
A half‐breed who was shot by Mrs. Nellie Parker, died at the infirmary from peritonitis, which was caused by the gunshot wound through the bowels. Native of California about 25 years of age. Mrs. Parker was arrested by Sheriff Anderson and taken to jail.
Weekly Chronicle Record 12‐
2‐1893
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525 Williams
Antoine
Antoine Williams, of Portuguese decent, was found in the ruins of his burned cabin. He had been stabbed and the body was badly burned. It was assumed he was in a quarrel and died from the stabbing. The cabin was burned to destroy the evidence.
Butte Record 2‐17‐1872
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526 Williams
Butte P.
Survived by wife Bessie, 4 sons, Donald, Clifford, John and Norman, daughter Mrs. Zelma McQuarrie, 2 sisters Mrs. Margaret Haggerty and Mrs. J. M. Wright, 3 brothers William, Nathaniel and Clinton.
Oroville Mercury 3‐29‐1954
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527 Williams
"Cap" F. M.
Made his home on Clear Creek. He headed a company of citizens who went after a band of Indians who had been committing depredations. Native of Missouri, age 64. Buried at his ranch on Clear Creek near Pentz.
Chico Daily Enterprise 1‐29‐
1892
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528 Williams
Elizabeth
Age 78 of a heart ailment Sunday; burial at Yankee Hill Cemetery. Native of Scotland, resident of Butte county 50 years living most of that time in Yankee Hill. Survived by two daughters, Mrs. Margaret Haggerty of Sacramento, Mrs. Martha Wright of Thermalito and four sons, Butte Williams of Yankee Hill, W. S. Williams of San Francisco, and N. S. and Clinton Williams both of Thermalito.
Oroville Mercury 1‐7‐1941
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529 Williams
George
Lived in Yankee Hill, was a 49er and mined for years in Yankee Hill area. Survived by brother Solomon Williams of Yankee Hill.
Oroville Mercury 1‐15‐1915
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1
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530 Williams
James Madison
Died on Monday at Tilden House in Chico; from Clear Creek; leaves a widow and a large family of children.
Oroville Register 1‐28‐1892
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531 Williams
John William
Oroville Mercury 11‐3‐1930
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1
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532 Williams
Mrs. M. A.
Butte County resident for 42 years, living at Yankee Hill; native of Lowell, Ohio. Survived by widow Mrs. Elizabeth Williams, children R. J. Williams and Butte P. Williams of Yankee Hill, Mrs. Margaret Haggerty of Honolulu, W. S. Williams of Yreka and N.S. Williams, Mrs. Martha Wright and Clinton Williams of Thermalito; three sisters Mrs. Aminta VanSykes, Mrs. Margaret VanSykes, and Mrs. Jane Carver all of Washington, DC.
Former resident of French Creek; age 37, leaves one daughter
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Mary Alice
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533 Williams
Oroville Daily Register 8‐17‐
1906
Died in Oregon City, 34 (37?) years of age and cause of death was consumption. Her husband, T. Oroville Register 9‐21‐1893
L. (Thomas Laban) Williams lived in Big Bend. Former resident of French Creek.
534 Williams
Norman Elwood
Died at his home in Yankee Hill, age 89. Born in Yankee Hill in 1927, he was the 6th of 7 children Chico Enterprise Record 1‐12‐
born to Butte and Bessie Williams. He began driving logging trucks at age 14 and retired at age 2017
72. Survived by wife Lesta, son Larry, son Gary, daughter Sandra, son Floyd. Y
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535 Williams
Ruby Maud
At Cherokee February 17, daughter of D. J. and M. L. Williams, age 5 months and 8 days.
Oroville Register 2‐21‐1889
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536 Williams
Solomon
Said to have been the oldest man in Butte County at 95 years old; born in Rome, NY. Settled in vicinity of Yankee Hill since fall of 1886; engaged in stock raising with son Sam; he leaves two sons in Yankee Hill and two daughters in the East.
Oroville Mercury 1‐1‐1916
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537 Williams
Solomon
Oldest man, resided for 29 years in Yankee Hill.
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Mrs. Thomas H.
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539 Williams
Thomas H.
Daily Mercury 9‐25‐1883
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540 Williams
William
At Cherokee Sept 4, wife of Thomas H. Williams, age 63 years. Mother‐in‐law of Thomas L. Vinton of Cherokee. See funeral 9‐5‐1883.
In 1857 he flumed Feather River just above town and took out many thousands of dollars and the early rains proved disastrous and he lost a small fortune. One of the old pioneers of Butte, died in Oregon. He was justice of the peace in Cherokee.
Oroville Register 9‐3‐1896
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541 Willoughby
infant daughter
Died in Cherokee February 13, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N. Willoughby.
Weekly Mercury 2‐15‐1884
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542 Willoughby
Catherine
At Yankee Hill May 4, wife of N. Willoughby, age 37 years.
Oroville Register 5‐9‐1889
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543 Wilson
David
Died at his home in Cherokee December 14. Born in Pennsylvania, 22 years old.
Oroville Register 12‐19‐1889
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544 Wilson Smith
Florence Alma
Notes on Yankee Hill and Florence Wilson (Smith)
Larry Mauch 2‐1‐2015
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538 Williams
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545 Wilson Smith
Florence Alma
546 Wolcott
James
547 Wolf
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Abraham
Purchased Yankee Hill in 1949 with husband Skeet, sold in 1965; dedicated granite marker and Chico Enterprise Record 3‐5‐
plaque in 2008 at the site of the old town of Yankee Hill. Survived by daughters Rosella Tice and 2015
Cindy Clark; brothers Adrian and Alfred Clark; sisters Jacklyn McKinney, Shirley Baker Brown, Joyce Drake and JoAnn Sisson.
James Wolcott of Concow, age 60, died in Chico November 7.
Chico Enterprise Record 11‐
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Pioneer of Cherokee, native of Bavaria, age 51; merchant for many years.
Weekly Mercury 4‐26‐1878
548 Wood
Tyson
Son of Rev. Jesse Wood, jumped from a train and received fatal injuries, about 20 years old. Oroville Register 9‐13‐1888
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549 Workman
Catharine F.
Wife of Robert W. Workman, age about 35 years in Oregon township Oct. 1st
Union Record 10‐7‐1865
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5/27/16
550 Workman
daughter
Daughter of Robert Workman, age 3 weeks, at Concow Valley on Oct. 5th
Union Record 10‐14‐1865
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551 Wright
Hulbert
Died yesterday, resided in Concow Valley for 20 years or more, 68 years of age. Leaves a wife and several grown children. Interment in Concow Valley. (see also Oroville Register 3‐13‐1905)
Oroville Register 3‐10‐1905
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552 Zeitler
C. E.
Killed while working at Big Bend, fell 40 feet to his death.
Oroville Daily Register 8‐19‐
1907
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1
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553 Zink
Carolina
Daughter of Mr. Philip Zink of Bidwell township, died due to having been burned. Marysville Daily Appeal 1‐22‐
1865
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1
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554 Zinnia
E. Killed while blasting with 27 kegs of powder at Corey's Camp No. 2 at Big Bar
Oroville Daily Register 4‐3‐
1907
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0
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8/26/16
555
556
557
5/27/16
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