Allen, Lafayette
Capt. Lafayette Allen, a Jackson county pioneer, and veteran of the Mexican war, died at his home on Lower Applegate,lately. [Source: The Eugene City Guard (Eugene, OR) Saturday, May 28, 1881]
Anderson, D.P.
D.P. Anderson, better known as Pros. Anderson, committed suicide at Chico, Cal., by taking a dose of arsenic. He was one of the pioneer settlers of Rogue river valley, about 61 years of age, and leaves a number of relatives in Jackson county. The telegraph says he was in destitute circ*mstances and alleges that this domestic troubles were the cause of the rash act. [The Morning Oregonian (Portland, OR) January 1, 1886; sub. by Robyn Greenlund]
Anderson, William
In Memoriam
William Thomas Anderson was born in Little Rock, Ark., February 13, 1845. He came with his parents to this valleyin 1859, settling near Phoenix. In early life he was united in marriage to Miss Jane Hamlin, whose death occurredJune 7, 1897. By that union nine children were born to them, eight of which survive their father. On July 29, 1907,he was united in marriage to Ada Fucia Randall, who survives him. His death occurred at the residence of JeffersonHamilton, March 15. His life was spent in this valley and county. Besides a sorrowing wife to mourn his death,he leaves the following children and relatives: Polly Hodges, Parkersburg, Or.; Kate Stephens, Applegate, Or.;Carrie Smith, Gold Hill; Lucinda Johnson, Ashland; Alexander Anderson, Medford; John Anderson, Washington; EffieEaton, Portland; Hattie Metlock, Grants Pass. Of relatives: Mrs. John Norton, Oregon; Robert Anderson, Medford;Mrs. John Mills, Jackson county; Jack Anderson of Arizona.
In the relations of life as husband, faithful and true; as father, kind and sympathic (sic); as neighbor, peaceful,quiet and obliging; as citizen, loyal and true. [Source: Medford Mail Tribune, Medford Ore.; tr. by Darlene Casteel]
Angel, Mary
Jacksonville: On the 23d ult. Mary Angel, daughter of Mrs. Williams (formerly Mrs. Angel), fell into a tub of hot water, and remained there several minutes before her mother, who was at some distance, came to her assistance. The little sufferer died the next morning. [Source: The Oregon Argus (Oregon City, OT) Saturday, February 27, 1858]
Angell, Martin
More Indian Murders
Last Wednesday, about 2 o'clock P.M. our town was thrown into the most intense excitement by the intelligence thatMartin Angell, an early settler and influential citizen of this valley, had been killed by the Indians. A forcefrom Fort Lane, composed of a howitzer and small covering party of infantry, were on the way to join Capts. Riceand Bushey on the Applegate, preparatory to an attempt to disloge a band of Shasta Indians from a fort near StarrGuleh. At this place they were joined by several spirited citizens, and proceeded on by the Crescent City trail.When about two and a half miles out, Mr. Angel and Mr. Walker, who were about 250 yards in advance, were firedupon by Indians from the brush. Four balls passed through the head and neck of Mr. A., killing him instantly, whileanother shot killed his horse. Mr. W. was not injured, though a ball passed through his beard, grazing his face.The troops hearing the firing, halted a moment to load their rifles, and hastened up, but found the body of Mr.A. and that of his horse, already stripped, and the Indians, springing into the undergrowth, escaped.
The Indians were supposed to be in force, and Mr. Wagner hastened back to town, for assistance. In a few minutesa company of mounted men were on their way to the scene of the affray. But on their arrival the enemy had fledup a precipitous mountain, inaccessible to horses, and they returned, bringing with them the body of Mr. Angel.
At this place the distressed wife, but a few hours after she had parted with him in the full flash of health andactivity of vigorous life, met the mutilated remains of her murdered husband. Besides the widow, several childrenare left to lament his death.
Mr. A. had for a long time filled a large place in the public eye. His faults were those which all men might overlook,and the better traits of his character had secured to him the kind regard of a large circle of friends. Since thedestruction of life commenced, there has been no such sensation of gloom and dismay upon this community, as wasobservable last Wednesday afternoon. [Source: The Table Rock Sentinel (Jacksonville, O.T.) - Saturday, January5, 1856]
Armpriest, Rebecca
Died, At Rock Point, Thursday, Oct. 5th, Rebecca, wife of Thomas W. Armpriest, aged 25 years. [Source: Oregon Sentinel(Jacksonville, Oregon) October 07, 1865; tr. by Unknown FoFG]
Armpriest, Thomas
Thomas Armpriest was drowned in Bear Creek, Jackson county, last Thursday evening. [Source: Oregon State Journal (Eugene City, OR) Saturday, February 9, 1867]
Armstrong, Robert
Robert Armstrong, a pioneer of '52 died suddenly at his home in Jacksonville, on the 31st. ult. [Source: Grant County News (Canyon City, OR) Saturday, November 20, 1880]
Arnold, Hiram J.
Funeral services for Hiram J. (Jim) Arnold, 66, of Butte Falls, who died Tuesday, will be held at Conger-Morris downtown chapel at 7:30 p.m. Friday. The Rev. Robert Daniels of the Butte Falls Community Bible church will officiate. Committal will be in Siskiyou Memorial park.
Mr. Arnold was born Dec. 25, 1895 at Squaw Lake, in the Applegate area. He was drafted March, 1917, and serviced with the Army Engineers until January, 1919. In January, 1921, at Vancouver Barracks, Wash., he enlisted in the Army Air Corps, and served for about a year and a half.
In October, 1942, he again enlisted in the Air Force, and was discharged March, 1943, at Douglas, Ariz., from the 987th T/E Flying Training Squadron. After his discharge, he went into the shipyards as a welder, where he stayed for about a year, then returned to Butte Falls, where he went to work for the Medford Corporation.
He was active in the Civil Defense in Butte Falls, was a member of the Butte Falls Grange, and was an amateur radio operator W7UGW, holding membership in the American Radio Relay league.
He was married Aug. 17, 1922, in Medford, to Maud J. York, who survives.
Other survivors include two sons, Harold L. Arnold, Butte Falls; and J. Edwin Arnold, San Pablo, Calif.; a daughter, Mrs. Paul Greer, Medford; two brothers, A. R. (Curly) Lee, Talent, Ore.; and Melvin L. Arnold, Butte Falls; a sister, Mrs. Charles Pidgeon, Salem, Iowa; and eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Casket bearers will include Guy Watkins, Harold Reed, Ben Dawson, Edwin Irwin, William Edmondson, and Ernest Smith. [Source: Medford Mail Tribune (Medford, OR) Thursday, March 8, 1962]
Ashwood, Harold
Medford, OR: Harold Ashwood, 63, of Santa Rosa, California, died Thursday while visiting relatives in Oregon. Funeralservices were held at 9:30 A.M. Monday in Conger-Morris Downtown Chapel in Medford, OR. Reverend Samuel McCamanof the Church of Brethren officiated. Burial was in the Hillcrest Memorial Park.
Born June 06, 1905, in Schuyler County, Illinois, he is survived by his wife, Ida; a daughter, Mrs. Irene Bradyof Salem, Oregon; three sons, David and Paul of Santa Rosa, California, and Norman Ashwood of Sunnyvale, California;Three brothers Wayne of White City, Oregon; Robert of Muskogee, OK.; and Raymond of Wagoner,OK.; five sisters,Mrs. Ruth Phelps of Muskogee, OK.; Mrs. Mabel Gaylor of Wagoner, OK.; Mrs. Lucille Dunaway of Van Nuys, CA.; Mrs.Marietta Brady of Jenks, OK. and Mrs. Verna Bell Johnson of Tulsa, OK. and six grandchildren. [Source: MuskogeeDaily Phoenix, Muskogee, OK., December 10, 1968; tr. by Sara Hemp]
Ashwood, Wayne E.
Funeral services for Wayne E. Ashwood, 63, of 4395 Corey Road, White City, Oregon, who died Saturday, will be heldat 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Conger-Morris Downtown Chapel. The Rev. Robert Leeds of the Freewill Baptist Churchof Taft, California, will officiate. Committal will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Conger-Morris Funeral Directorsare in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Ashwood was born February 21, 1911, in Schuyler County, Illinois, a son of the late Raymond and Effie Ashwood.Mr. Ashwood was a cattle rancher and had lived in the Rogue Valley area for ten years.
Survivors include two sons, Charles E. Ashwood, Central Point, OR., Raymond Leon Ashwood of Santa Paula, California.;two brothers, Raymond Ashwood of Wagoner, OK.; Robert Ashwood of Muskogee, OK., four sisters, Mrs. Mabel Gaylorof Wagoner, OK.; Mrs. Verna Bell Johnson of Wagoner, OK.; Mrs. Maryetta Brady of Tulsa, OK.; Mrs. Lucille Dunawayof Van Nuys, CA.; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. One brother and one sister preceded him in death.
Those who wish may pay their respects until 8:30 o'clock tonight in the Conger-Morris Downtown Chapel. [Source:Muskogee Daily Phoenix, Muskogee, OK [?], February 1975; tr. by Sara Hemp]
Aspenwall, Thomas
Died, Oct. 3d, at the residence of Sam'l Farry, in Jackson county, Thomas Aspenwall, aged 38 years. Yreka (Cal.)and New Jersey papers please copy. [Source: Oregon Sentinel (Jacksonville, OR) October 07, 1865; tr. by FoFG]
Aspinwall, Thomas
DIED.─In Jackson County, Oct. 3d, THOMAS ASPINWALL, aged 38 years.
[The State Rights Democrat (Linn Co., OR), October 14, 1865, Page 3. Transcribed by CNP]
Ayers, Fielden
Fielden Ayers, 73, Passes at Medford
Medford, Ore., Aug. 13: Fielden J. Ayers, a resident of Jackson county for nearly half a century passed away yesterdayat his home in Eagle Point at the age of 73 years. Mr. Ayers came to Jackson county in 1878 and settled on a claimwhich now is covered by the town of Butte Falls. [Source: The Eugene Guard (Eugene, OR) Wednesday, August 13, 1924]
Ayers, Nathaniel
Nathaniel Ayers, aged 84, died at Ashland on the 12th inst.─From the Jacksonville News. [The State Rights Democrat (Albany, Oregon); January 21, 1870, Page 3. Transcribed by CNP]
Baird
Man Killed By a Grisly
The Sentinel says that a Mr. Baird, of Jackson county, was killed by a grizzly bear, on the morning of the 27th October, while out deer hunting on Grave creek. His dog bayed three grizzleys in their bed. The hunter got within a few yards of them, and shot the largest one, only wounding it. The bear pitched at him, and after a desperate fight, in which the unfortunate man was dreadfully mangled, he made his escape, and succeeded in reaching a house about a mile distant, where he died the same day. [Source: Oregon State Journal (Eugene City, OR) Saturday, November 19, 1864]
Baird, C. S.
C. S. Baird, of Jackass creek, Jackson county, an old citizen, fell and soon died, from an apopletic fit. [Source:Grant County News (Canyon City, OR) Saturday, March 20, 1880]
Baker, Mrs. Jesse
In Jackson county, on Deer creek, Mrs. Jesse Baker. [Albany Democrat (Albany, Oregon) 14 Mar 1868, p3]
Barron, Martha
Medford, Ore., Jan. 31 A resident of southern Oregon since she arrived by ox team in 1853, Mrs. M. A. Barron died at her home in Ashland at the age of 92. She was one of the oldest and best known pioneer women in Jackson county. [Source: The Eugene Guard (Eugene, OR) Saturday, January 31, 1925]
Bauer, Otto
Died, At Ashland, April 15, 1883, Otto, son of Frank and Mary Bauer; aged 9 years, 1 month and 16 days. [Source:Oregon Sentinel (Jacksonville, Oregon) - April 28, 1883; tr. by FoFG]
Beaver, Clarence
Local Man Dead In North
San Francisco, Nov. 12: C.W. Beaver, chief chemist for the San Francisco Board of health prior to last March diedFriday night at Ashland, Oregon. The funeral will be held at Salem, Oregon today. Mr. Beaver entered the serviceof the State Board of Health after leaving the local board. About six months ago he was taken ill and several weeksago went to Oregon to visit relatives. [Source: Oakland Tribune (Oakland, CA) November 13, 1910; tr. by S. Williams]
Beekman, Lydia
Died, In Jacksonville, on Wednesday morning, October 22, 1873, Lydia L. Beekman, youngest daughter of C. C. andJ. E. Beekman, aged 5 years, 11 months and 6 days.
"Little Lydia" as she was familiarly called, was the joy of her parents and the pet of her brother andsisters. Her uncommon intelligence and childish graces readily won for her the regard and affection of all herplaymates and acquaintances, young and old. The Angel of Death in his flight stooped to pluck the brightest jewelfrom the family group and has placed it to shine forevermore in the diadem of Heaven. [Source: Oregon Sentinel(Jacksonville, Oregon) October 25, 1873; tr. by FoFG]
Bellinger, Merritt
Jackson County Pioneer Dies
Medford, Or. Sept. 4: M. Bellinger, a pioneer of Jackson County, died yesterday. He came to the Rogue River Valleyin 1853 and had lived here ever since. He was 73 years old. [Source: The Morning Oregonian (Portland, OR) - Monday,September 5, 1910; sub. by Robyn Greenlund]
Benedict, Mary
The Sentinel mentions the death on the 7th inst. of Mrs. Benedict, a pioneer of the Rogue River Valley and a heroineof the Indian war of 1855. She was at one time in company with her husband overtaken in an attempted flight onSlate Creek and narrowly escaped with her life, four bullets piercing her clothing. One by one these actors inOregon's early history depart. [Source: The Eugene City Guard (Eugene, OR) Saturday, May 22, 1880]
Berry, Alec
Alec. Berry, youngest son of A. M. Berry of Jacksonville, accidentally shot himself, with fatal results, whileout hunting with a companion on the 4th inst. He was in the act of crossing Bear creek, in a field below the Manzinitabridge, by means of a foot log, when the sad affair occurred. The log was the trunk of a small tree, with somelimbs still on it, and the boy was astride of it and going across in hat style. His companion, who stood on thebank with both of their guns, handed one of them to his companion, and he unfortunately proceeded to pull it towardhim by the muzzle. The butt and top of the gun being the heaviest and the lad not sufficiently strong to handleit, it naturally enough fell on the log with the hammers down, one of which, in drawing the weapon to him caughton a limb, and coming down caused the barrel to go off. The gun was heavily loaded with duck shot and the wholecharge struck him just above and to the right of the stomach. Death was almost instantaneous. [Source: The EugeneCity Guard (Eugene, OR) Saturday, December 24, 1881]
Bogue, Caroline
Mrs. Caroline C. Bogue, wife of the Rev. J.H. Bogue, died at the family home in this city, on Water street, Saturdaymorning, aged 64 years. The deceased had been a sufferer for years from asthma, but the immediate disease whichcarried her off was pneumonia. Mrs. Bogue was a native of Ohio, and came to the Coast in 1877, and settled in Cooscounty. She and her husband came to Ashland about three years ago, where they have since resided. Ashland Tidings.[Source: Myrtle Point Enterprise, (Myrtle Point, OR) Oct 12, 1904; tr. by Robyn Greenlund]
Bugbee, ──
FROM OREGON.─JACKSONVILLE, May 26. A son of Wm. Bugbee, aged 14, was instantly killed yesterday by a horse falling upon him. [The White Pine News, (Treasure City, Nev.) ; May 27, 1870, page 2. Transcribed by CNP]
Butler, Mary C.
Death Of A Pioneer Woman
Mary Catherine Butler, wife of W. C. Butler, of this precinct, died on Friday last at the home of her sister, Mrs.Wm. Breeding, at Green Spring on the Linkville road. She had been ill for a long time with a complication of diseasesand had gone up in the mountains in the hope of overcoming an attack of malarial fever. The change failed to resultin the benefits hoped for, however, and her death followed from the effects of the fever and disease of the heart.The funeral was on Saturday and the earthly remains were consigned to their last resting place in Ashland cemeteryin the presence of the sorrowing family, neighbors and friends.
Catharine Johnson was born in Brown county, Ohio, Feb. 14, 1887, and came with her parents, John and Mary Johnson,to Southern Oregon in 1852, their home being a donation claim adjacent to that of James Hamlin, near Jacksonville.She was married about 25 years ago, and her husband and four children survive her. For more than twenty years shehad been a sufferer in consequence of injuries received by a fall into a fireplace, and death came without terror.She died in the full hope of realizing all that the faith of Christianity promises to its true followers, and requestedall her family and friends to meet her beyond the pearly gates. The bereaved family mourn the loss of a faithfulwife and loving mother. [Source: Ashland Tidings, Friday, August 19, 1887; tr. by Darlene Casteel, who adds NOTE:William C. Buter and Mary C. Johnson married 24 Sep 1863]
Butler, Wesley
Brother Of Local Man Is Killed In Auto Wreck
Wesley Butler, a farmer of the Eagle Point district was killed in an auto accident on the Brownsboro road nearthe upper end of the Fred Pelouze ranch about 9 o'clock yesterday morning, and William J. Cox, age 21 years, whosehome is in Clanton, Ala., sustained slight injuries, when the Overland car Butler was driving overturned on a curve.A defective steering knuckle was the cause of the accident.
Butler and Cox were en route to Eagle Point to saw wood when trouble developed in the steering gear. Butler toldCox to stand on the running board and watch the gear cog on the front axle. At a sharp turn the car ran off theroad and overturned. Cox leaped and saved his life. Butler was pinned beneath the car, the running board acrosshis breast, crushing out his life. Cox endeavored to extricate his companion, but failing, ran for assistance.Butler's lifeless body was taken from beneath the auto by his father, William E. Butler.
According to the coroner, the car was running at a fair rate of speed when the accident occurred, and tracks inthe road showed that it had skidded several times before turning turtle.
William Wesley Butler was 27 years old and is survived by a wife and child two years old. A brother, James F. Butler,resides in Ashland. Another brother, John A. Butler, and a sister, Nellie Butler, live on the home place. His fatherand mother are living.
News of the accident was received at Medford during the Wilbur Jacks funeral services, and caused the spreadingof the rumor throughout the city of another shooting scrape in Eagle Point. [Source: Ashland Tidings, Wednesday,September 28, 1921; tr. by Darlene Casteel]
Butler, William C.
Jackson County Pioneer Called To Great Beyond
William Clarengdon Butler died yesterday at the Sacred Heart hospital in Medford, aged 89 years, 7 months and twodays.
Mr. Butler was born September 30, 1832, at Bonne Terre, St. Francis county, Missouri, and crossed the plains in1849 in company with his father, who died on Pit river in California. He made the rest of the trip to Sacramentothat winter and followed mining in California until 1852, at which time he came to Jackson county.
His first work in the county was to help build the old Eagle mill, after which he went to Sterlingville, wherehe mined for a time. Shortly after this time the Indian war in the valley broke out, and he served during the years1855 and 1856 as a volunteer in a company under the command of Captain James Sutton, and founder of the AshlandTidings.
After the war had come to an end he mined near Jacksonville and in the "49" diggings and in the E. K.Anderson mine near Ashland. In 1870 he took up a homestead two and a half miles northeast of Ashland, where helived continuously until eight years ago, when he removed to a place near Eagle Point, where he has made his homesince that time with his son, W. E. Butler.
Mr. Butler was married in 1864 to Mary C. Johnston [sic], to which union eight children were born, three of whomsurvive: William E. Butler, of Eagle Point; Mrs. G. R. Brown, of Taft, Calif., and John F. Butler of this city.He also leaves surviving him one brother, George E. Butler of Athol, Idaho, and six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon from the Dodge undertaking parlors and burial will be in the familylot in Ashland cemetery. [Source: Ashland Tidings, May 1922; tr. by Darlene Casteel]
Cardwell, James
James A. Cardwell a pioneer who came to Oregon in 18?0 died near Jacksonville on April ?. He was born in WhiteCounty Tennessee had been married forty three years and was in his 63d year at the time of his death. [Source:Morning Oregonian, Portland Oregon April 22, 1890 [sub. by S. Williams]
Carter, John
J.L. Carter, an old and highly respected citizen of Jackson county, died at his home in Ashland on the 1st inst.,aged about 65 years. [Source: Morning Oregonian, Portland Oregon February 8, 1882; sub. by S. Williams]
Caughlin, James
A freight train was wrecked near Wolf Creek, in southern Oregon, Sunday. While going down the grade north of tunnel 9, two cars back of the engine of the rear section run into the front section. Three cars were smashed and James Caughlin, a brakeman, was killed. James Lavinger, formerly clerk in the Minnesota Hotel at Eugene, was caught under the ‘boose and had his head badly cut and bruised. The car had to be raised with jack screws before he could be released. Dow Huff, of Eugene, was also on the train but he escaped with a few bruises. The remains of Caughlin were sent east by the brotherhood. [Source: Junction City Times (Junction City, OR) Saturday, December 5, 1891]
Chambers, W. A.
Died, Near Jacksonville, July 21, Mrs. W. A., wife of Aaron Chambers, formerly of Ohio. [Source: The Oregon Argus (Oregon City, OR) Saturday, August 13, 1859]
Childers, Spencer
Spencer Childers of Medford, Oregon, was killed at Gold Hill, Nov. 3d, while trying to alight from a Southern Pacificfreight train. Deceased and another young man boarded the train to go to a dance in Gold Hill, but after the trainstarted found that it would not halt at that place, so they were climbing off when the train was going 20 milesan hour, and young Childers fell under the wheels and was cut into pieces. He was a relative of Contractor Childersof Lakeview. [Source: Lake County Examiner (Lakeview, OR) Thursday, November 15, 1900]
Chitwood, William
We copy the following from the Sentinel, May 4th: Wm. Chitwood, a young man about seventeen years of age, who wasresiding in Sams Valley, was accidentally shot, on Saturday last, and died next night from the effects of the wound.Some person was trying to drive the cylinder off of his revolver, when one barrel was discharged, and the youngChitwood became another victom [sic] of the careless use of firearms. [Source: Willamette Farmer (Salem, OR) Saturday,May 11, 1872]
Clark, Dora
Funeral services for Mrs. Frank F. Clark, 76, of 723 West 11th st., Medford, who died in a local hospital Monday, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Perl Funeral Home. The Rev. J. J. Munshaw of the Community church of Eagle Point will officiate. Interment will be in Siskiyou Memorial park.
Mrs. Clark was born in Sterling, Nebr., Sept. 20, 1879. She was married to Frank F. Clark at Condon, Ore., June 30, 1902.
She is survived by her husband, eight daughters, Mrs. Minnie Breeding, Grants Pass; Mrs. Daisy Owings, and Mrs. Georgia Conner, Medford; Mrs. Maude Bell, The Dalles; Mrs. Nellie Ross, Bend; Mrs. Lilly Stampher, Klamath Falls; Mrs. Beryl Morris, Ashland, and Mrs. Dorothy Clancy, Brookings; five sons, John Clark, Central Point; Clifford Clark, Prospect; Chester Clark, Portland, Alfred Weise, Boise, Idaho; and Walter Weise, Kimberly, Ore.; 28 grandchildren 3 great-grandchildren; and three sisters and one brother. [Source: Medford Mail Tribune (Medford, OR) Tuesday, June 5, 1956]
Clark, Frank
Frank F. Clark, 81, of 155 South Second st., Central Point, died at his home Sunday morning. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Perl Funeral home. [Source: Medford Mail Tribune (Medford, OR) Monday, October 30, 1961]
Coakley, Ira
Died, of Diptheria, February 2d, 1866, at the Family Residence, two and a half miles east of Willow Springs, IraAndrew, son of A. J. and Sarah Ann Coakley, aged two years, seven months and ten days. [Source: Oregon Sentinel(Jacksonville, Oregon) March 10, 1866; tr. by FoFG]
Coffee, Georgeanna
Mrs. Coffee passes at nursing home
Mrs. Georgeanna U. Coffee, 71 mother of Mrs. Clara Hammer of Selma died Thursday morning, November 11 at 3;10 a.m.at the Schramneck nursing home in Medford where she had been a patient for two years. She was born in Kansas CityMo. on May 20, 1871. Two sons and a daughter survive. Edwin M. Tucker, Pendleton Oregon, George L.Usher, Of theU.S. navy, at San Pedro, and Mrs. Hammer. Surviving also are 11 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Funeral serviceswere held Sunday afternoon at the L.B.Hall funeral home with Rev H.A.Shaw, pastor of the first Baptist church officiating.Interment at Hillcrest memorial park. [Source: Illinois valley news (Cave Junction, OR) - November 1942; Contributedby Sally Yarbrough]
Coffman, Alfred
Farmer Accidentally Killed
Medford, Or., May 9: Alfred Coffman, who lives near Derby, was accidentally killed yesterday while sawing stavebolts. He was alone, and, after sawing a cut from a large log, he attempted to remove the blocking to let the logroll down the hill. His foot slipped and he fell backward, the log pushing him down hill until his head struckanother log, breaking his neck. On his not returning at the usual hour in the evening, his wife became alarmed,and with neighbors searched for and found him about 2 o'clock this morning. He left two children. [Source: ThePeople's Republic (Wasco, OR) Thursday, May 12, 1898]
Coleman, James
A memorial service will be held June 15 for James Arthur Coleman of Jacksonville, formerly of Springfield, who died June 4 of cancer. He was 48.
Coleman was born Feb. 21, 1954, in Springfield to Allen and Edith Coleman. He graduated from Thurston High School in 1972. He earned a bachelor's degree in fisheries science from Oregon State University and an associates degree in applied science from Lane Community College. He became a journeyman lineman and was employed by Trees Inc. as a power line inspector. He had lived in the Rogue Valley since 1981.
He enjoyed landscaping, woodworking, fishing, photography and animals, especially cats. He was a member of IBEW Local 659 as well as the city of Jacksonville Forestry/Watershed Committee and Rogue Valley Council of Governments Watershed Committee.
Survivors include his life partner, Ila Tejcka; his father of Eugene; his stepmother, Gail Coleman of Eugene; a sister, Barbara Coleman-Leeson of Portland; a stepsister, Cathi Lawrence of Junction City; and three stepbrothers, Greg Brilowski of Germany, Stephen Brilowski of Portland and Mike Brilowski of Eugene.
The June 15 service will be at 1 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel in Medford. Conger-Morris Funeral Directors in Medford is in charge of arrangements. [Source: The Eugene Register-Guard (Eugene, OR) Sunday, June 9, 2002]
Constant, Eliza
Died, at the Family Residence, six miles from Jacksonville, on Saturday, March 3d, Eliza Alice, youngest daughterof Isaac and Lucinda Constant, aged fourteen years, four months and ten days. [Source: Oregon Sentinel (Jacksonville,Oregon) March 10, 1866; tr by FoFG]
Corey, George
Fitzgerald Advised of Passing of Oregon Kin
E. J. Fitzgerald, county school superintendent, was advised in a letter received Monday of the death of his uncle,George E. Corey, at Medford, Oregon. Mr. Fitzgerald had visited with Mr. Corey while en route to Minneapolis lastsummer to attend the meeting of the Grand Aerie, F. O. E., to which he was a delegate. He found his uncle thenin failing health. Last rites, said the letter, were planned to be held on Monday afternoon. [Source: MountainDemocrat (Placerville, CA) January 24, 1930; tr. by Brenda Wiesner]
Darby, Stella Fern
Stella Fern Darby, 92, of Medford, died Tuesday (June 21, 1994) at Villa Royal Health Care Center. No service isplanned. Entombment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park.
She was born Stella Fern Hamlin on Jan. 8, 1902, in Grants Pass, a daughter of James and Grace Heston Hamlin. In1920, she married Glenn Russell Darby, who died July 19, 1982.
Survivors include a sister, Edna Mole, Colorado Springs, Colo. Arrangements were handled by Conger-Morris FuneralDirectors, Medford. [Source: The Mail Tribune, Thursday, June 23, 1994; tr. by Darlene Casteel]
Dean, Anne
Mrs. A.E. Dean, wife of B.W. Dean of Willow Springs, Jackson county, died on the 1st inst., aged 19 years. [Source:Morning Oregonian, Portland Oregon February 8, 1882 [sub. by S. Williams]
DePeatt, Antoinette
Mrs. A. DePeatt, an aged resident of Ashland, died at her home on Hargadine street at 3 o'clock this morning. While Mrs. DePeatt had been declining in health for sometime she was not bedfast until Sunday evening, and since that time her malady had rapidly increased. She had been a resident of Ashland for over 40 years and was well known among the older residents of the city. Funeral arrangements have not been made at this writing. The deceased is survived by two daughters and one son. [Ashland Weekly Tidings (Ashland, OR) Wednesday, November 5, 1919. tr by Robin Line]
FUNERAL: The funeral of the late Mrs. A. DePeatt, who died at her home on Hargadine street at an early hour Wednesday morning. will be held Sunday from Stock's undertaking parlors, after which interment will be made in the cemetery in Jacksonville by the side of her mother and a little daughter, who had preceded her to the grave several years ago. Mrs. DePeatt was 71 years of age and had lived in Ashland for about 50 years. Surviving her are one son. William DePeatt of San Francisco and two daughters, Mrs. F. M. Utzman of Los Angeles and Mrs. Nellie Bailey of Waitsburg, Wash. Two sisters, Mrs. Jordan and Mrs. Smith of Grants pass and one brother, William Fiddler, also of Grants pass. [Ashland Weekly Tidings (Ashland, OR) Wednesday, November 5, 1919. tr by Robin Line]
Doubleday, Julia
Funeral services for Mrs. Julia Doubleday, 92, of 202 Portland Ave., Medford, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdayat the Perl Funeral home. The Rev. John York of the Church of Christ will officiate and interment will be at theSiskiyou Memorial park. Mrs. Doubleday died Saturday in a local hospital. She was born in Jackson county on March27, 1865, and has been a resident of this community all her life. She owned and managed a cattle ranch east ofButte Falls for 30 years. Survivors include her son, Claude R. Miles and three grand-children, James, Daniel andMichael Miles. Pallbearers will be Victor Gardner, L. L. Meadows, Leland Knox, Vern VanDyke, Fred Farlow and GeorgeSwinney. [Source: The Medford, Oregon Mail Tribune, April 22, 1957; tr. by Darlene Casteel]
Eichenblatt, John
Man Drowned
Jacksonville Times, March 20th: Applegate has long been known as a treacherous stream, and another drowning accidentwas placed to its credit last Friday afternoon. John Eichenblatt with three others attempted to cross the streamin a wagon at the ford above Denise's place near Wilderville, when the wagon hung up on a snag in mid-stream. Inorder to save the horses they were detached from the wagon and made their way out of the water. The men, by shoutsand the firing of a gun which they had with them, attrached about twenty men to their assistance, and horses weresent in for their rescue. All had been safely brought ashore but Eichenblatt, and he had mounted a horse to rideout, when from some unaccountable cause he grasped the reins wildly and pulled the horse over on him. He held tothe horse a short distance, when the horse regained his feet, and then loostened [sic] his hold and floated downstream, finally disappearing in the current just as a small boat, taken in pursuit by one of the bystanders, reachedthe spot. The body then drifted almost to the mouth of Applegate river, where it was found on the following daylying in very shallow water, within a few feet of Rogue river. The remains were buried at Wilderville cemeteryon Sunday. Deceased was a man about 40 years old and a bachelor. He will be remembered as one of the participantsin a mining difficulty at Gold Hill many years ago. [Source: The Eugene City Guard (Eugene, OR) - Saturday, March29, 1890; tr. by Jim Dezotell]
Eicher, Nancy Ann
In Memory Of Mrs. Eicher
Mrs. Nancy Ann Grigsby Eicher, departed this life February 25, 1897, after a brief illness.
Sister Nanny, as she was often called, was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Grigsby. She was born on March 7, 1877. All her life has been spent in the neighborhood of her birth. Her childhood, her youth and school days were known of all neighbors and friends. She was married to Charles Eicher Dec. 24, 1893. In her demise she leaves a husband and a little son eighteen months old.
There is hope while kind friends and loved ones are mourning her loss, she dies in Christian faith and hope. She was converted to Christ nearly two years ago, having cast her lot in with the Pilgrim band then working in the neighborhood. Funeral services were held at the home, near Central Point, and the remains were put to rest in the Central Point cemetery--to awaken again on the great resurrection morning.
Text for funeral services: Hosea, 13, 14, "I will ransom them from the power of the grave: I will redeem them from death, O death, I will be thy plagues; O grave, I will be thy destruction; repentance, shall be hid from mine eyes. [Source: Medford Mail (Medford, OR) Friday, March 5, 1897]
Eicher, Robert
The memorial service for Robert "Bob" Allen Eicher will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Central Point. Pastor Damon McCoy will officiate. Inurnment will be in Memory Gardens Memorial Park, Medford. Mr. Eicher, 45, of Central Point, died Sunday at his home. He was born Aug. 8, 1954, in Medford, a son of Wilbur and Nancy (Potter) Eicher. He graduated from Crater High School in 1972 and lived in the Rogue Valley all his life. On Dec. 7, 1984, in Gold Hill, he married Anna Krause, who survives. Mr. Eicher was a millwright for Boise Cascade for 23 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. Survivors, in addition to his wife, include two daughters, Janna and Susan Eicher, Central Point; two brothers, Bill, Nyssa, and Bruce, Salt Lake City; two sisters, Becky Phillips, Medford and Beth Eicher, Houston. Friends may pay their respects from to p.m. Saturday at Central Valley Cremation & Funeral Care, Central Point. [Source: Medford Mail Tribune (Medford, OR) Thursday, July 6, 2000]
Eismann, Frederick
Frederick D. Eismann, 74, of 121 Vernada Place, Medford, died at his home Thursday. Funeral arrangements will beannounced by Perl's with Siskiyou Funeral Service, 2100 Siskiyou Blvd., Medford. [Source: The Mail Tribune, Medford,Oregon, Friday, August 1, 1980; tr. by Darlene Casteel]
Eismann, Frederick: Private cremation services were held Friday for Fredreick Detlef Eismann, 74, at the SiskiyouMemorial Crematorium. Interment followed in the Siskiyou Memorial Park.
Mr. Eismann was born Nov. 8, 1905 in Grants Pass and was a resident of the Rogue Valley all of his life. He workedas the circulation manager for the Oregonian newspaper from 1927 until his retirement in 1954.
Survivors include his widow, Rose Eismann, Medford; a son, Detlef Eismann, Medford; a daughter, Rosemary Eismann,Modesto, Calif., and three grandchildren. [Source: The Mail Tribune, Medford, Oregon, Sunday, August 3, 1980;tr.by Darlene Casteel]
Eismann, Vina
Funeral services for Mrs. Vina Eismann, 80, of 723 Sherman St., Medford, who died Friday in a local hospital, willbe held at 11 a.m. Monday in the Chapel in the Trees mortuary in Siskiyou Memorial park. The Rev. D. E. Millardof the New Age church of Eagle Point will officiate. Private interment will follow in Siskiyou Memorial park.
Mrs. Eismann was born Jan 22, 1883, in Grants Pass. She has been a resident of southern Oregon all of her life.
Survivors include one son, Fred Eismann, Medford, and one sister, Mrs. Julia Crow, Gold Hill, Ore.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Siskiyou Funeral Service directors of the Chapel in the Trees Mortuary. [Source:The Medford Mail Tribune (Medford, OR) Sunday 4 August 1963; tr. by Darlene Casteel]
Elder, M. A.
Died, At Shingle Camp, in this county, on Sunday, October 19th, 1873, of general debility, M. A. Elder, aged about60 years. Deceased was an old and well-known resident of this place, but was latterly stopping at Linkville. Feelinghis end approaching, he attempted to return to Jacksonville, but the fatigue of the journey was too great for himto bear, and placing his effects in the hands of a friend he laid down and died at the time and place above stated.He is not known to have any relatives living on the coast. [Source: Oregon Sentinel (Jacksonville, OR) October25, 1873; tr. by FoFG]
Elliott, William
At the Tremount House, San Francisco, recently, Mr. Wm. Elliott of Jacksonville, aged 29 years, formerly from Shoneyville,Johnson co., Iowa. [Source: The Oregon Argus (Oregon City, OT) Saturday, January 29, 1859]
Evans, Emma
Death of Former Resident
Mrs. N. J. McCaumsey received word last week of the death of her mother, Mrs. F.E. Evans, at Ashland, Oregon, Mrs.Evans formerly resided in this County, and will be remembered by many of our citizens. She was a native of London,England, aged 85 years of age. [Source: The Mountain Democrat, (Placerville, CA) January 14, 1905; tr. by S. Williams]
Foster, Arthur
Arthur Leighton Foster, a resident of Oregon for 14 years and this community for nine years, passed away in Jacksonvilletoday. Mr. Foster was born at Shellrock, Iowa, on December 24, 1868. The deceased was a former resident of Siskiyoucounty, Cal., and spent 30 years with the Southern Pacific railroad on the Shasta division. He was a member ofthe Knights of Pythias lodge in Shellrock, Iowa, and also a member of the Order of the Railroad Telegraphers. Heis survived by his wife of Medford; two daughters, Mrs. Wesley Coleman of Medford, and Mrs. Edward Thomas of Reno,Nev.; one son, Leighton of California; one sister, Mrs. C. C. Arns of Portland, and three grandchildren. Funeralservices will be held at the Perl funeral home Wednesday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Harry Hansen officiating. Vaultinterment will take place in Siskiyou Memorial park. [Source: Medford Mail Tribune (Medford, OR) Monday, November10, 1947]
Fountain, Matthew
Death of Matthew Fountain
Hon. Matthew Fountain died at the residence of F. M. Hurst, on Butte creek last Sunday, after an illness of forty-eight hours. He was away from home on business and was attacked so suddenly as to be unable to return. Mr. Fountain was a member of the Legislative Assembly from this county at the time of his death. He was a native of Kentucky and an early pioneer of Oregon. He had attained the advanced age of 67 years and was respected by all who knew him, both in private and public life. He leaves a family to mourn his loss. Jacksonville Times.
Mr. Fountain has many relatives, friends and acquaintances in this state and quite a number in this county. We have known the deceased favorably for several years. He was a good man. [Source: The East Oregonian (Pendleton, OR) Saturday, March 1, 1879]
Fredenburg, Dorcas
Mrs. Dorcas Fredenburg died last week at Rock Point, Jackson county, aged 81 years. A husband, nine children, 52 grand children and 20 great grand children survive her. [Puget Sound Weekly Argus (Port Townsend, W.T.), April 22, 1880, p.2. Transcribed by CNP]
Furrow, Margaret
Margaret Lucille Furrow, a former Hood River, Ore., resident, died July 22 in Medford, Ore., at the age of 88.
A memorial mass will be held Aug. 17 at 1 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hood River.
A full obituary will appear in the next edition of the Hood River News. [Source: Hood River News (Hood River, OR)Thursday, August 9, 2001]
Gale, Thomas
Died in Ashland, Oregon, October 10, of consumption, Thomas M. Gale, husband of Clara Cook, daughter of the lateWatson Cook of Henry. Mr. Gale was a printer and for some years edited a paper in Oregon. [Source: Henry Republican,Henry, IL; October 24, 1878; tr. by Nancy Piper]
Gale, William
Died Wm. Gale, better known to our citizens as "Uncle Billy" Gale, died at the residence of his son-in-law,J. N. Hockersmith, in Eden precinct, Jackson county, Monday, July 25th. The deceased was for many years, a residentof this city, where he raised his family. His sons, Henry and Thomas, both promising young men, besides two daughtersand his wife preceded him to the grave. Although eccentric and visionary, he had a wide circle of friends, andwas generally respected. He died of old age and general disability. [Source: The Eugene City Guard (Eugene, OR)Saturday, August 6, 1881]
Gaylord, Marian
Medford Girl Killed In Crash Of Cycle
Medford, Jan 15 The body of Miss Marian Gaylord, of Medford, was found on the highway one mile west of Elliott'splace late Sunday.
Miss Gaylord had been killed instantly when a motorcycle on which she was riding the tandem behind Chester Parsons,also of Medford, skidded when the brakes were applied. Parsons was lying unconscious near his wrecked motorcycle.Two passerby found the couple. Parsons was not badly hurt. He left the hospital here today. [Source: The EugeneDaily Guard (Eugene, OR) Monday, January 15, 1923; tr. by JD]
Gillett, Frank
Died, at Ashland, Jackson co., on Friday morning 21st ult., Frank, infant son of A. V. and Martha Gillett; aged 12 months. [Source: The Oregon Argus (Oregon City, OR) Saturday, February 26, 1859]
Gillmore, Charles
Charles Maurice, Sandy, Ore., Feb. 19; beloved husband of Ruby; father of Mrs. W. B. (Jackie) Knisley; stepfatherof Mrs. Alvy (Grace) Lamb; brother of Chalmus Gilmore, and Mrs. Cordie Burns. Remains forwarded to Conger-MorrisFuneral Home, Medford, Ore. for funeral services and interment by Carroll Funeral Home, Gresham. [Source: The Oregonian(Portland, OR) Thursday, February 20, 1958]
Goddard, Lloyd
Died, on Wagner Creek, Sept. 22d, 1878, Lloyd Bennett, youngest son of Carlos and Alice Goddard, aged 1 year, 10months and 19 days. [Source: Oregon Sentinel, (Jacksonville, Oregon) - September 25, 1878; tr. by FoFG]
Godfrey, Julia
Julia passed away on August 25, 2011, at age 70.
Julia was born on September 26, 1940, to Garl and Bessie Grigsby. She lived her early years in the Rogue Valley,then moved to Riverside, Calif. She went to college at Cal State, San Bernardino, Calif., and UCLA graduate School.She worked for Riverside County Children and Family Services, until she reitred. Julia moved back to Eagle Point,Ore., where she met and married Harold Godfrey in June of 2010. She and Harold loved to travel in their RV. Theywere "Snow Birds" to Arizona and Texas every winter. Julia loved camping, fishing, cruising and meetingnew people.
Julia is survived by her three children, Debra (West) Shine, of Riverside, Calif.; Joel West, of Grants Pass, Ore.;and John West, of Yucaipa, Calif.; brother, Steve Grigsby; sister, Teresa Korth; and three grandchildren. Precededin death by her husband, Harold Godfrey; and father, Garl Grigsby.
There will be a memorial service Saturday, September 10, 2011 at the Medford Eagles Lodge at 1:30 p.m. [Source:Medford Mail-Tribune (Medford, OR) Wendesday, September 7, 2011]
Goodin, Joseph Warren
Died, in Jacksonville, Nov 12, 1879, Joseph Warren, infant son of Joseph and Balzora Goodin, aged two months. [TheDemocratic Times, November 14, 1879, p3; tr by GTHOSTKT]
Griffin, Henry
Henry L. Griffin, County Pioneer Taken By Death
Henry Lee Griffin, Jackson county pioneer and of pioneer parents, passed away at the family, home 113 South Laurelstreet at 9:10 a.m., Thursday. He had been in failing health for some time, but his condition was not thought seriousuntil a few days prior to his passing.
Mr. Griffin was born on a farm on Griffin creek April 12, 1864, and was aged 72 years, 9 months, 7 days. He wasthe eldest son of William M. and Mary Ann Griffin, one of the well known pioneer families who settled in the RogueRiver valley in 1852.
Henry Lee Griffin was married to Belle True, August 12, 1889. Besides his wife, he leaves two daughters, Zoe B.Griffin of this city and Mrs. Frank Cooper of Walnut Grove, Cal., to mourn his passing. Also two brothers and twosisters, Mrs. Lelah Boyd and Bert S. Griffin of Alturas, Cal.; George H. Griffin and Mrs. J. G. Wertz of GrantsPass.
Being a member of one of the oldest pioneer families of the valley, he leaves many other relatives and friendswho will be grieved to hear of his passing.
For many years he and his family resided on a farm on Griffin creek, but for the last 30 years, have resided atthe family home on Laurel street where he passed away.
For a number of years Mr. Griffin was a trusted employe in the Crater Lake national park service where he was wellknown.
Funeral services will be conducted by Reverend Hopkins of Grants Pass at the Conger chapel in Medford at 2:30 Saturdaywith interment in the Siskiyou Memorial park. [Source: Medford Mail Tribune, (Medford, OR) January 22, 1937; tr.by Darlene Casteel]
Griffin [Infant]
Died, On Griffin creek, Feb 23, 1899, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Griffin, aged 1 month, 22 days. [Source:Ashland Tidings, March 1899; tr. by Darlene Casteel]
Griffin, Verna
Verna L Griffin, daughter of Henry L and Mary B Griffin, pioneer residents of Jackson county and late of 118 Laurelstreet, passed away in a local hospital at 12:55 p.m., March 24, following a serious illness of four months duration.
Miss Griffin was born on the Naylor place on Griffin creek, October 26, 1891, and has resided in and near Medfordall her life except eight years spent in Portland in the employee(sic) of the Western Union and the last threeyears with the T. Jones store at Hornbrook.
She was a member of Olive Rebekah lodge of Medford and leaves a host of friends who will be saddened to hear ofher passing.
Besides her parents, she leaves two sisters, Zoa and Juanita Griffin, both at home in Medford.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Conger chapel by Rev. Wm. J. Howell at 2:30 Monday. Interment in theSiskiyou memorial park. [Source: Medford Mail Tribune, Sunday, March 26, 1933; tr. by Darlene Casteel]
Griffin, Frank
The death took place last Saturday of Frank Griffin, nine year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Griffin of Griffincreek. The funeral services were held Sunday by Rev. Hoxie, the interment being in the Jacksonville cemetery. [Source:Jacksonville Democratic Times, Thursday, August 14, 1902; tr. by Darlene Casteel]
Frank Griffin: On Griffin Creek, Aug. 2, 1902, Frankie, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Griffin; aged 9 years and11 days. [Source: Jacksonville Democratic Times, Thursday, August 21, 1902; tr. by Darlene Casteel]
Griffin, William
Wm. Griffin, a pioneer of southern Oregon, and a son of the late Capt. B. B. Griffin, (after whom Griffin creekwas named) died suddenly in Josephine county last week. His residence caught fire from a defective flue, and beingcrippled from a recent fall and not in good health besides, he died immediately after being carried out of thehouse. The remains were buried in the cemetery in Griffin creek district. [Source: Jacksonville Democratic Times,Thursday, April 18, 1901; tr. by Darlene Casteel]
Griffin, William
Died, at his home near Wilderville, Saturday, April 13, 1901, Wm. M. Griffin, aged 71 years, 2 months and 11 days.
Mr. Griffin, whose sad death in being rescued from his burning dwelling was chronicled in our last issue was oneof the old and very highly respected residents of Josephine county. He leaves a wife and eight children, of whom*one resides in Crescent City, one near Medford and the remainder at their home on Rogue river near Wilderville.[Source: Unknown, April 1901; tr. by Darlene Casteel]
Griffin, William W.
Died, in Josephine county, April 12, 1901, Wm W Griffin; aged 71 years [Source: Jacksonville Democratic Times,Thursday, April 25, 1901; tr. by Darlene Casteel]
Grigsby, Bessie
March 24, 1921 - January 11, 2012
Bessie was born March 24, 1921, in a house on Second Street in Central Point, Ore.,to mother, Chordie Burns, andfather, John Burns. Bessie had two half-sisters, Virginia Bohnert, and Fern Lotus. John, her father, worked asa laborer in the orchards of the area. Bessie was the rock of the Grigsby family. She married Garl Grigsby in 1939,and had three children, Julia Godfrey (who died August 25, 2011), Garl Steven Grigsby, and Teresa Korth. Bessiewas blessed with eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Bessie was always small in stature, but large in heart and will. Her life was not easy but she did not complain.She was raised by her grandmother, Chora Gillmore, on a small farm west of Central Point during the depression.She walked to school and worked to help on the family farm. One of her jobs was to get the cow in for her grandmotherto milk morning and night. She related that the cow usually had other ideas and would be in the farthest reachesin the worst weather, but she prevailed. Bessie did not care for chicken or eggs as those foods were staples onthe "Ranch" as she grew up.
Garl, her husband, joined the Navy in 1942, but was discharged in 1942 for medical reasons. Garl began to workin the local wood products industry. At that time the saw mills were located in the woods because the logs weretoo big for the available trucks. Garl, Bessie and Julia lived in the mill areas in several locations, includingTrail Creek and Red Blanket Creek. Garl worked 10 to 12 hours per day, mostly seven days per week, and Bessie cookedfor most of the crew at Red Blanket. She cooked for up to 14 people on a wood cook stove and had intermittent runningwater and electricity. Julia was age three to seven during this period. In 1947, Garl Steven was born and theymoved to the valley. They purchased an acre of land along Jacksonville Highway. Their first home was a surplustent. Garl worked in mills and built a home as they could buy material.
Bessie loved her husband and children. She helped raise grandchildren and was happiest when she was with "littleones." She could make due and at the same time enjoy life. She was almost never down and inspired those aroundher to do the best. She encouraged everyone to dream big and still held her expectations to a high standard.
In 2002, Bessie was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. The last years of her life were difficult and declining.She, however, remained happy and positive. She spent the last years of her life at Farmington Square, a memorycare facility. Even with declining capabilities she would smile and hug anyone. She remained independent to thelast and made her opinion known.
A memorial service will be held at Perl Funeral Home and Siskiyou Memorial Park, 2100 Siskiyou Blvd., Medford,OR 97504, on Saturday, January 21, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. She will be missed. [Source: Medford Mail-Tribune (Medford,OR) Thursday, January 18, 2012]
Grigsby, Neil
Young Grigsby's Suicide -- The Particulars of the Sad Occurrence in Jackson County -- A Foolish Young Man
Tuesday morning's Statesman contained a short telegraphic account of the suicide of Neil Grigsby, in southern Oregon. The Statesman's correspondent yesterday sent the full particulars of the occurrence, which had not been learned at the time of the first item:
Last week a number of persons from Stick and Butte creek went into the Cascade mountains, and made camp near Twin lake, near Mt. Pitt. The object of the party was to gather huckleberries, which are plentiful at this season of the year. There were twenty-eight persons in camp, consisting of young ladies and young gentlemen. With the company was a young girl about 16 years of age, to whom Neil Grigsby, a young man 21 years of age, had been paying attentions. On Saturday morning, the 20th inst., Neil Grigsby and the young lady had been a short distance from the camp, and when they returned Neil was crying. But little attention was paid to the matter at the time, and the company were enjoying themselves until 2 o'clock in the afternoon, when young Grigsby picked up his gun and started off.
"Where are you going?" his brother asked him.
"I am going hunting," he replied.
His brother asked him if there were any cartridges in the gun. He replied, "There are two or three, which is all I want."
When young Grigsby had gone a distance of about forty yards, he turned around in full view of the camp, and, taking a look at the camp, placed the muzzle of his Winchester rifle to the lower part of his breast, and fired. The ball entered the lower part of his breast bone, and came out under the shoulder blade.
As soon as the gun was fired, his brother George ran to him, before he fell, put his arm around him, and placed his hand over the bleeding wound, saying, "Neely, what did you do this for?" He replied that she (speaking the young girl's name) had "thrown off" on him.
After the shooting, the young girl above referred to stated that on the morning before the occurrence Neil had said to her, "To-morrow the saddest crowd will go away from here that ever went away before."
Immediately after the shooting, the friends of the young man prepared to take him to the valley. He lived four hours, and died before reaching his home in the valley. [Source: The Oregon Statesman (Salem, OR) Friday, September 2, 1887]
Grigsby, Owen
Suicide of Owen Grigsby
Last Wednesday Owen Grigsby returned from California to his home in Eagle Point, but little did anyone think that his home coming was to be one made so sad and desperate as that of suicide. At Central Point Owen met his old friend, Benton Pool, and with him rode to Eagle Point. On the way out he seemed in good spirits, but remarked that as he only had a little while to live he might as well have a good time.
Thursday he went fishing near Eagle Point and caught a fine string of fish. The same day he arranged for a dance in the evening, saying as he gave out the invitations that it would be his last dance. At the party in the evening he seemed lively and as it close about ten o'clock he bid them all good bye, saying as he did so, that they could all come to his funeral on Friday. Everyone supposed he was joking and did not give it a second thought until they heard of his death the next morning.
He went home, bade his mother good night, telling her to call him early as he wanted to return to California, and retired. Friday morning when he did not respond to a call his room was entered and he was found dead in bed. On a stand near by was a vial containing strychnine and an open pocket knife which he had evidently used in administering the poison. Beside the vial was this note addressed to his mother:
"Dear mother I leave this note so that you will know what killed me it was strychnine. Don't think I am crazy for I am not, but I no longer care to live, as I am sick. Now, mother, try and forget the love you had for me and love the rest of the children. When you read this I will be out of my misery. Don't weep over my body as it will do no good. Good bye to all."
There seemed to be no reason for his committing this act aside from that of sickness, he having been troubled for some time with kidney complaint. He was the youngest son of H. A. and A. M. Grigsby and was but twenty-one years of age. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon and interment was made in the Central Point cemetery. [Source: The Medford Mail (Medford, OR) Friday, August 10, 1894]
Grigsby, William
In this city, Aug. 15, William Grigsby, husband of Daisy Grigsby. Remains are being forwarded to Medford, Or.,by Edward Holman & Son, Hawthorne at E. 27th, Sunday, Aug. 16, for services and interment. [Source: The SundayOregonian (Portland, OR) Sunday, August 16, 1931]
Grubb, John
Well Known Pioneer Passes At Ashland
John L. Grubb, aged 76, a pioneer of Jackson County, died at his home in Ashland this morning. Mr. Grubb, who cameto Jackson in 1852, and has been living there since, is survived by many relatives in the vicinity of Klamath Falls,among which are Mrs. Lucien Applegate of Brookside Ranch at Swan Lake, and Mrs. Jennie Hurn, who are both sisters.W. B. Grubb, well known here, is a brother of the deceased. Mrs. Dan Walker, who has been spending the winter withMrs. Lucien Applegate at Swan Lake, and Mrs. Henry Applegate of Jackson County, are both sisters, and Mr. Ed Grubbof California is the other surviving brother of the deceased. In addition to his brothers and sisters, Mr. Grubbis survived by a wife and eleven children, two of which are in the army. Millard Grubb is in Virginia and HarryGrubb is stationed at Fort Stevens.
Mrs. Hurn and Mrs. Walker are leaving for Ashland, where the funeral will be held. [Source: The Evening Herald(Klamath Falls, OR) Saturday, April 13, 1918]
