San Francisco Genealogy - Obituaries and Death Notices, Bs

Obituaries and Death Notices
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Last Update: 30 September 2008

This is a miscellaneous collection of newspaper obituaries, funeral notices and death notices submitted by San Francisco researchers and volunteers. If an entry has a contact name, you may contact the researcher with questions about the families mentioned, but understand that they have *not* volunteered to provide copies for people. Source information for each entry is provided for your convenience so that you can obtain a photocopy on your own.

"BUCHANAN--Died in San Francisco, Jan. 23, 1887, Agnes, wife of E.Y. BUCHANAN, aged 33y." Source: Sonoma Democrat (Santa Rosa, CA), 5 Feb 1887. Transcribed by Jeanne Taylor.

"BUCHANAN--DEATH of CAPT. ALEX. BUCHANAN -- The San Francisco papers, in their items of latest news from Fort Yuma, published on Saturday last, give accounts of a fatal shooting affray which happened at the Fort between one Edward GEORGE and Capt. Alex. BUCHANAN, in which the latter was instantly killed and the former supposed to be mortally wounded. The 'Bulletin' says: "The lie passed, and both broke for their revolvers. As BUCHANAN reached behind him to draw, GEORGE fired and hit him below the right arm, the ball passing through him. BUCHANAN now drew and shot GEORGE near the right nipple, the ball passing through him and lodging in the side of Big Twill. GEORGE fired again and so did BUCHANAN -- missing him, however. BUCHANAN fell dead, about 12 feet from the spot where he first fired. GEORGE fell and is supposed to be mortally wounded. Bill TWILLY is not dangerously hurt. All the parties were supposed to be the best of friends." Capt. BUCHANAN was one of the earliest settlers in San Andreas. He mined here in '50 and '51. During the time that Gen. William WALKER was hemmed up in Rivas, Capt. B. raised a company of men in this State and went to his aid. Whilst in Nicaragua he was in several sharp engagements, in one of which he was shot through the body, and suffered most shockingly, in that wretched hospital which has been so often described. Returning from Nicaragua after the capitulation of Rivas, in broken health and destitute circumstances, he again took up his abode in San Andreas, where he remained until last July, when he was offered and accepted a situation in the service of the Butterfield Overland Mail Co., near Fort Yuma. He sustained the reputation of being brave, peaceable and a true friend." Source: The San Andreas Independent, 19 Feb 1859. Transcribed by Dee.

"BUETLER--March 26, 1874 - John W. BUETLER, a music teacher in San Francisco, shot himself through the head." Source: Sacramento Daily Union, 1 January 1875. Transcribed by Betty Loose.

"BUCK--In this city, March 7, John BUCK beloved husband of Rachel BUCK, and father of Mrs. Frank PIPER, and brother of Mrs. Christina VORATH, a native of Lamstedt, Hanover, Germany, aged 65 years, 5 months and 17 days. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend the funeral this day (Friday) at 12 o'clock from his late residence 219 Point Lobos avenue near Masonic avenue. Internment Odd Fellows Cemetary." Source: San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Mar 1899, p. 10. Transcribed by Andy Rumer.

"BUCK--In this city, December 30, 1898, Sophie BUCK, beloved aunt of Mrs. Jacob YOUNG, Mrs. Peter MILLER of Sacramento and Mrs. William BARTELS of Golden Gate, a native of Bayern, Germany, aged 69 years, 8 months and 8 days." Source: San Francisco Bulletin, 31 Dec 1898 and 1 Jan 1899.

"BUCK--In this city, December 30, 1898, Sophie BUCK, beloved aunt of Mrs. Jacob YOUNG, Mrs. Peter MILLER of Sacramento, and Mrs. William BARTELS of Golden Gate, a native of Bayern, Germany, aged 69 years 8 months and 8 days. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend the funeral to-morrow (Monday) at 1 o'clock, from her late residence, 200 Potrero avenue. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery." Source: San Francisco Daily Morning Call, 1 Jan 1899.

"BUCKBEE--MRS. JULIA CROCKERBUCKBEE PASSES AWAY--Mrs. Julia CROCKER BUCKBEE, the wife of Samuel G. BUCKBEE, died quite unexpectedly at her home in San Francisco yesterday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. The second baby of the family passed away on Monday, causing as well the death of the mother, xomplications which were not anticipated arising from its birth and resulting fatally. Mrs. BUCKBEE, who was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Clark W. CROCKER, was born in Sacramento, but went to San Francisco to live when a child. She received most of her education there, but was at school in Paris for some time. On her return she was very popular in society, becoming the wife of Samuel G. BUCKBEE about eight years ago. She is survived by three sisters - Mrs .W.C. VAN FLEET, Mrs. Robert McCREARY of Sacramento, both of whom were with her at the time of death, and Mrs. Frederick GREEN and one brother, Henry J. CROCKER." Source: Sacramento Evening Bee, 18 May 1905. Transcribed by Betty Loose.

"BUCKING--San Francisco, March 2 - Mrs .Anna M. BUCKING, 25 years." Source: Sacramento Daily Record-Union, 4 March 1876. Transcribed by Betty Loose.

"BUCKINGHAM--In this city, Jan 4, 1950, Rosa Agnes BUCKINGHAM, wife of the late Aurelius Eynaud BUCKINGHAM, loving mother of Fisher A., George I., and the late Dr. Henry Proctor BUCKINGHAM sister of the late George H. LUCHSINGER, Mrs. Annie M. SUMMERHAYES and Mrs. Alvina GOODRICH. Firends are invited to attend the funeral services 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan 7 at Grays, Divisadero St. at Post. Contributions may be made to the University of California School of Medicine, Cancer Research Institute." Source: San Francisco Examiner, 6 Jan, 1950.

"BUCKLEY--Bridget." Source: San Francisco Morning Call, 28 March 1891.

"BUCKLEY--In this city, February 8, Herbert, beloved son of Edward and Emma BUCKLEY, a native of San Francisco, aged 9 months. Friends and acquaintences are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, TO-DAY (Tuesday) at 2 o'clock p.m. from the residence of the parents, No. 1221 Folsom street." Source: San Francisco Morning Call, 10 Feb 1880. Transcribed by jch.

"BUCKLEY--In this city, June 15, James BUCKLEY, aged 49 years." Source: San Francisco Chronicle, 18 June 1875.

"BUCKLEY--In this city, June 15th, Mrs. Jane BUCKLEY, aged 44 years." Source: San Francisco Examiner, 16 June 1875.

"BUCKLEY--SAN FRANCISCO DISPATCH, Nov. 18 - The funeral of John P. BUCKLEY was numerously attended today, the procession being upwards of 2 miles long." Source: Stockton Daily Independent, 19 Nov 1864. Transcribed by Dee.

"BUCKLEY--In Crockett, Calif. Feb. 10, 1949. Dr. Joseph Francis BUCKLEY, beloved husband of Grace Mitchell BUCKLEY, loving father of Virginia Isabel and Ruth Patricia BUCKLEY, beloved son of P. J. and Loretta J. BUCKLEY, loving brother of Albert John BUCKLEY; a native of San Francisco. Friends are invited to attend the funeral Satuday, February 12, at Old St. Mary's Church, California Street and Grant Avenue, where a Requiem High Mass will be offered for the repose of his soul commencing at 9:30 a.m. The Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Friday, February 11, at Gray's, Divisadero Street at Post." Source: San Francisco Examiner, 11 Feb 1949, p. 15.

"BUCKLEY--In Crockett, Calif., October 20, 1949, Loretta J., beloved wife of P.J. BUCKLEY, loving mother of Albert J. ad the later Dr. Joseph BUCKLEY. A member of Leona Council No. 57, Y. L. I. of Crockett, Calif. A High Requiem Mass will be offered Monday morning 9:30 o'clock at St. Mary's Paulist Church, California St. nr. Grant Av. Friends may call at the mortuary of Halsted & Co., 1123 Sutter St. nr. Polk, Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Rosary Sunday evening 8 o'clock." Source: San Francisco Examiner,22 Oct 1949, p. 11.

"BUCKLEY--In this city, October 7, Margaret, wife of David BUCKLEY, aged 61 years. Funeral to-day, at 9 a.m., from No. 536 1/2 Howard street; thence to St. Patrick's Church. Interment Mount Calvary Cemetery." Source: Daily Alta California, 9 Oct 1885.

"BUCKLEY--In this city, October 10, Margaret BUCKLEY, a native of New York, aged 47 years. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, to-day (Sunday), at 2 o'clock p.m., from her late residence on Pacific street." Source: San Francisco Daily Morning Call, 12 Oct 1873.

"BUCKLEY--In this city, November 12, beloved wife of Michael BUCKLEY, a native of County Clare, Ireland, aged 60 years." Source: San Francisco Examiner, 13 Nov 1891. Transcribed by Pat Procida.

"BUCKLEY--Patrick BUCKLEY, aged 82, fell down a flight of stairs on Sunday afternoon, and has since died from his injuries." Source: Sacramento Bee, 3 Mar 1886. Transcribed by Sandra Bordelon.

"BUCKLEY--Timothy." Source: San Francisco Morning Call, 1 Apr 1891.

"BUCKMAN--About half past seven yesterday, a German named Henry BUCKMAN, propriertor of a grocery store on the northeast corner of Fourth and Freelon Streets, was found dead in his room, which was over the store. There was a gunshot wound in his head, and at his breast lay a Colt's Navy revolver, with one chamber empty. The deceased is assumed at some time during the night, while laboring under a temporary fit of insanity, placed the muzzle to his mouth and fired. The deceased was a single man, aged forty two years." Source: San Francisco Call, 23 April 1869. Transcribed by Sandra Bordelon.

"BUCKMAN--In S.F., July 26, 1982; Sidney A., dearly beloved husband of Betty BUCKMAN (nee Elizabeth BRYAN), loving father of Robert, Wayne, Roy, Sidney, Jr. and the late Keith BUCKMAN; also survived by 11 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews; retired member of the S.F.P.D.; a Deputy Marshall for 10 yrs.; a member of the Widows and Orphans and S.F. Veteran Police Officer's Assn.; and the I.C.F., Branch # 290. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Tuesday and are invited to attend services Thursday, 9:30 a.m., from DUGGAN's SERRA MORTUARY, 500 Westlake Ave., D.C., thence to St. John's Church, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10 a.m. Interment, Holy Cross Cem. Rosary, Wednesday, 8 p.m. THE BUD DUGGAN FAMILY." Source: San Francisco Examiner, 27 July 1982, p.B7. Contact: Delbert T. Greer kacm9794@aol.com

"BUCSKOOSZKI--Drowned in San Francisco Bay, July 20, Paul BUCSKOOSZKI, a native of Hungary aged 25 years." Source: Alta California, 24 July 1879.

"BUCSKOOSZKI--Drowned, In San Francisco Bay, July 20, Paul BUCSKOOSZKI, a native of Hungary, aged 25 years. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend the funeral to-day (Wednesday) at 10 o'clock a.m. from No. 16 O'Farrell street, under the auspices of the General Relief Committee, I.O.O.F." Source: San Francisco Daily Morning Call, 23 July 1879.

"BUDD--In this city, August 21, Hamilton H. BUDD, a native of Brooklyn, New York, aged 24 years." Source: San Francisco Daily Morning Call, 22 Aug 1873. Transcribed by Jill Crowhurst Chesnik.

"BUDD--In San Francisco, Oct. 31, James BUDD, aged 41 years." Source: Sacramento Bee, 2 Nov 1870. Transcribed by Betty Loose.

"BUEL, Mrs. Nina L." Source: San Francisco Morning Call, 2 Feb 1894, p. 10.

"BUELNA--BUELNA, Gertudes V. de - 75 years." Source: San Francisco Examiner, 14 Sept 1901, page 6. Transcribed by Cheri A. Smith.

"BUELNA--In this city, September 12, Gertrudes Valled de BUELNA, beloved wife of Wenseclao BUELNA, mother of Francisco Escalante, Sulema Escobar and Juana Walsh, grandmother of Mrs. T. H. SANTA CRUZ, Mr. C. RIVERA and Mrs. R. CROW, and great-grandmother of Carlos A. SANTA CRUZ, aged 75 years 9 months and 14 days." Source: San Francisco Examiner, 14 Sept 1901, page 6. Transcribed by Cheri A. Smith.

"BUERER--In San Francisco, March 10th, Francis X. BUERER, aged 68 years." Source: Sacramento Bee, 15 March 1869. Transcribed by Betty Loose.

"BUESING--In this city, December 14, at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. E. FLETCHER, 1413 Mason street, Henry John BUESING, dearly beloved father of Mrs. C. LARSON, Mrs. William LILLIQUEST, Mrs. A. BORMANN, Mrs. E. FLETCHER and Henry John BUESING Jr., a native of Oldenburg, Germany, aged 89 years 10 months and 10 days. ** Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend the funeral to-morrow (Tuesday), at 1:30 o'clock p.m. from his late residence, 1413 Mason street, between Pacific and Broadway. Interment, Mount Olivet Cemetery, by electric funeral car from Eighteenth and Guerrero streets." Source: San Francisco Examiner, 15 December 1902, p. 6. Transcribed by Susan Cherry-Boyer.

"BUHEON--BY STATE TELEGRPH, San Francisco, July 24 -- A German named BUHEON arrived in this city [San Francisco] last night from Sacramento and took lodgings at the What Cheer House and this morning was found dead. He is supposed to have committed suicide." Source: Stockton Daily Independent, 25 July 1866. Transcribed by Dee.

"BUHSEN--In Upper Fruitvale, March 12, Diedrich BUHSEN, beloved father of Mrs. George D. WELCH and Nickolas BUHSEN, a native of Genckstadt, Holstein, Germany, aged 78 years, 7 months and 16 days." Source: San Francisco Chronicle, 13 March 1899, p.9. Transcribed by Susan Cherry-Boyer.

"BUHSEN--In Fruitvale, March 12, Dietrich BUHSEN, beloved father of Mrs. George W. WELCH and Nicolas BUHSEN, a native of Gluckstadt, Holstein, Germany, aged 78 years, 6 months and 14 days. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend that the overall services that this day (Tuesday), at 1:30 o'clock, at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. George W. WELCH, Lincoln avenue, Upper Fruitvale. Interment private. Please omit flowers." Source: San Francisco Chronicle, 14 March 1899, p.12. Transcribed by Susan Cherry-Boyer.

"BULETTI--In this city, December 25, Rocco BULETTI, dearly beloved husband of Erminia, and father of Margarita and Antonio BULETTI, a native of Switzerland, aged 41 years, 4 months and 9 days. Remains at the parlors of Valente, Marini & Co., 1524 Stockton Street." Source: San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Dec 1905, page 10, col. 5. Transcribed by Joyce Benson

"BULGER--In this city, January 3, James I. BULGER, a native of Washington, DC, aged 38 years (Washington DC and Grass Valley papers please copy)." Source: San Francisco Call, 5 January 1869, page 2. Transcribed by Sandy Bordelon.

"BULL--Dispatch from San Francisco, Sept. 7 -- The suicide of Mrs. Alpheus BULL, by hanging, today, excites much remark, as she was known to everybody as a lady of superior intelligence, cheerful disposition, a Christian from deep conviction and peculiarly happy in her domestic relations. She had not been very seriously ill, but confined to her house for a few weeks. Her sudden attack of insanity beyond question is attributable to physical causes." Source: Stockton Daily Independent, 7 Sept 1871. Transcribed by Dee.

"BULLARD--In this city, September 6, 1930, Amelia Anna BULLARD, loving sister of Nellie M. BYRNE, Mrs. Carrie A. JAMES, and Mrs. Frank MARTELL, a native of California. Friends are invited to attend the funeral services today (Monday) at 11 o'clock a.m. at the mortuary of Haltsead & Co., 1123 Sutter St., near Polk. Interment, Cypress Lawn Memorial Park." Source: San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Sept 1930. Contact: Marina Cole aquamar@earthlink.net

"BULLEN--HORRID DEATH -- A man named S.H. BULLEN, aged 50 years, died of 'delirium tremens' in the streets of San Francisco, on Sunday morning last." Source: Weekly Stockton Democrat, 17 July 1859. Transcribed by Dee.

"BULLER--In the City and County Hospital, April 30, 1902, William BULLER, a native of England, aged 44 years." Source: San Francisco Call, 1 May 1902, page 13. Transcribed by Sandi Bordelon.

"BULSCH--In San Francisco ,*5th inst., Wilheil BULSCH, aged 35 years." Source: Sacramento Bee, 18 May 1869. Transcribed by Betty Loose.

"BULSON--In this city, December 20, Catherine, wife of John BULSON, a native of Paterson, N.J., aged 49 years, 2 months and 5 days [New Jersey..." [copy incomplete]. Source: San Francisco Daily Morning Call, 22 Dec 1873. Transcribed by Jill Crowhurst Chesnik.

"BUMEISTER--TELEGRAPHIC -- San Francisco, Feb'y 16th -- A German girl, named Meta BUMEISTER, committed suicide last night." Source: Stockton Daily Argus, 17 Feb 1860. Transcribed by Dee.

"BUNNELL--Suddenly, by stroke of paralysis, James S. BUNNELL, one of Wells Fargo and Company's best known officials and one of San Francisco's most public spirited commercial figures, died at Berkeley yesterday." Source: Sacramento Bee, 10 April 1906. Transcribed by Sandi Bordelon.

"BUNTING--San Francisco, Calif, August 23, 1939, John A., beloved husband of Margaret N. BUNTING; devoted father of John A. BUNTING Jr., and Mrs. Betty BUNTINGMULCAHY; a native of California. Friends are invited to attend the service Friday afternoon, August 25, 1939, at 3:30 o'clock from the chapel of Albert Brown Co., 3476 Piedmont avenue, Oakland. Interment strictly private." Source: San Jose Mercury Herald, 24 Aug 1939, p. 14.

"BURBRIDGE--In this city, October 4, Mrs. Rachel S. BURBRIDGE, mother of Mrs. Sophia B. HARRISON, aged 78 years." Source: Daily Alta California, 6 Oct 1885.

"BURCH--Charles BURCH a San Francisco boatman, got on a spree a few days ago and fell into the bay and drowned." Source: Russian River Flag (Healdsburg, CA), 6 Aug 1874. Transcribed by Jeanne Taylor.

"BURCHARD--While on his way to church at 10 o’clock Sunday morning, the Rev. John L. BURCHARD, one of the oldest Methodist ministers of California, was struck and instantly killed by an electric car on Telegraph avenue near 16th St., Oakland. The deceased was ordained a minister at the age of 19 in Delaware. In the spring of 1860 he came across the plains and settled in San Francisco. From that time till his retirement he was a leader of the California Methodist conference. He served in nearly every town or city of any size in the State…His latest charge was the Methodist church in Santa Rosa, but while there last May his wife died. The old man retained his commission but a short time, but in September, broken in health and spirit, came to live in quiet at the home of his son,. Besides Dr. BURCHARD, left 1 son, Attorney D.W. BURCHARD, of San Francisco, formerly of San Jose, and 1 daughter, Mrs. C.H. TOMBLEY." Source: The Free Lance (Hollister, San Benito Co), 10 Jan 1902. Transcribed by Dee.

"BURDICK--At sea, on board the schooner J.M. Chapman, from Mazatlan, on the 9th instant, of consumption, Daniel BURDICK, of San Francisco." Source: Daily Alta California, 15 Aug 1863, p. 6.

"BURGE--In this city, April 2, 1890, Evelyn Hope, beloved daughter of George and Emma BURGE, a native of San Francisco, aged 5 months and 6 days." Source: San Francisco Call, 3 April 1890, page 8.

"BURGER--In The City and County Hospital, April 29, 1902, Frederick BURGER, a native of German, aged 45 years." Source: San Francisco Call, 1 May 1902, page 13. Transcribed by Sandi Bordelon.

"BURGESS--Dispatch from San Francisco, Jan. 28 -- J.J. BURGESS of Vallejo was found dead in his room at the American Exchange Hotel today." Source: Stockton Daily Independent, 29 Jan 1873. Transcribed by Dee.

"BURGESS--In this city, August 16th, at the Brooklyn Hotel, suddenly, William H. BURGESS, a native of Virginia, aged 53 years. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend the fuenral, to-day (Wednesday) at 2 o'clock p.m. from the Brooklyn Hotel." Source: San Francisco Daily Morning Call, 20 Aug 1873.

"BURGETT--In this city, December 27, 1898, Phil S. BURGETT of Crescent City, a native of Tennessee, aged 69 years, 1 month and 28 days." Source: San Francisco Daily Morning Call, 30 Dec 1898, p. 11.

"BURHANS--At Livermore Sanitarium, suddenly, September 15, Emma. F. BURHANS, beloved sister of Mrs. H.H. LEE, aged 46 years. (Boston and Troy, N.Y. papers please copy). Funeral services this (Friday) afternoon, at 4 o'clock, at Mountain View Cemetery, Oakland." Source: San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Sept 1897, p. 10.

"BURKARD--In this city, July 8, 1892, Carl E., beloved son Carl and Victoria BURKARD, a native of San Francisco, aged 2 months and 26 days." Source: San Francisco Call, 9 July 1892, page 8.

"BURKARDT----Dispatch from San Francisco, April 15 -- A post mortem in the case of Mrs. BURKARDT, who was shot by the barber WILKINSON, 13 days since and who died today, showed that the bullet was lodged in the posterior portion of the brain. It is strange that she lived an hour. She never rallied enough to give any account of the affair after being shot." Source: Stockton Daily Independent (Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA), 16 Apr 1872. Transcribed by Dee.

"BURKE--Agnes. Sister of Matthew OLCHAN of Wicklow, Ireland; cousin of Thomas CONDREN of San Mateo, California, a native of Wicklow, Ireland. Funeral, St. Matthew's Church. Entombment, Holy Cross Mausoleum, Colma. Mortician, Patterson & O'Connell." Source: San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Apr 1946. Transcribed by Sylvia Mast.

"BURKE--In this city, May 3, Charlotte Bridget, beloved daughter of Charles and Mary A. BURKE, a native of San Francisco, aged 10 months and 26 days...." Source: San Francisco Examiner, 6 May 1886.

"BURKE--In this city, January 21, Denis BURKE, a native of Ea[...inberry?], Kings County, Ireland, aged 32 years. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend the fuenral, this (Saturday) morning, at 9 1/2 o'clk, from the residence of C.M. ARMSTRONG, Tehama st., between Eighth and Ninth." Source: San Francisco Daily Morning Call, 22 Jan 1870.

"BURKE--In this city, July 20, Edward BURKE, a native of New York, aged 24 years." Source: Alta California, 24 July 1879.

"BURKE--In this city, July 20, of brain fever, Edward BURKE, a native of New York, aged 24 years." Source: San Francisco Daily Morning Call, 23 July 1879.

"BURKE--There will be High Mass in St. Joseph’s Church, Tenth street on SATURDAY, January 21st, at 9 o’clock a.m. for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Honora BURKE, late wife of Terrance BURKE, who departed this life on the 24th day of January 1874. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend." Source: San Francisco Daily Morning Call, 28 Jan 1874. Transcribed by Jill Crowhurst Chesnik.

"BURKE--In San Francisco, Jan. 24th, James Thomas BURKE, a native of Boston, Mass., aged 13 years and 10 months." Source: Sacramento Bee, 27 Jan 1866. Transcribed by Betty Loose.

"BURKE--PNEUMONIA FATAL TO JERE T. BURKE--Familiar Railroad Political Figure Removed--BERKELEY, Nov. 12 - Jeremiah T. BURKE, for many years political agent of the Southern Pacific railroad in this state, died today at his home here of pneumonia. Mr. BURKE was stricken Wednesday last, but his physicians found no cause for alarm, and believed the attack to be a light one. Last night, however, he began to weaken, and his family was summoned to his bedside. "Jerry" BURKE, as he was widely known, was the right hand man of William HERRIN, chief of the Southern Pacific's legal staff, and was a familiar figure at state political conventions and sessions of the legislature for many years. Mr. BURKE was born at Joliet, Ill., in 1859, and came to California about thirty years ago. Soon after his arrival here he was appointed assistant secretary of the San Francisco Clearing House association, a position which he held up to two or three years ago. He handled much of the banks' legal business, and in the 80's represented the clearing house association at the state legislature. His first identification with the railroad interests in the state, in which connection he is most widely known, was in 1892, when he went to Los Angeles to take part in the reorganization of the electric street car lines of that city, San Francisco banks being heavily interested in the system. Later, on the death of O.A. HALE, he was made president of the San Jose Interurban railroads, and soon thereafter, tax attorney for the Southern Pacific company. These two positions he held at the time of his death. Mr. BURKE was a member of the board of school directors of San Francisco in 1890, the only public office he ever held. He was married nineteen years ago to Miss Elizabeth BURKE of San Francisco, and is survived by a widow and seven children. He will be buried here Tuesday." Source: Sacramento Union, 13 Nov 1911. Transcribed by Betty Loose.

"BURKE--In this city January 2, John BURKE, a native of County Galway, Ireland, aged 61 years. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, TO-DAY (Sunday), at 2 o'clock P. M. from his late residence, No. 903 Sansome street, between Braodway and Vallejo." Source: The San Francisco Morning Call, 4 January 1885, page 7. Transcribed by Kimberlee Young.

"BURKE--In this city, April 28, 1902, John Joseph BURKE, beloved husband of Annie BURKE, dearly beloved son of Rosa and the late John J. BURKE and brother of Mrs. Nellie LYONS, a native of San Francisco, aged 25 years, 1 month and two days. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend the funeral Thursday, May 1, 1902, from his late residence, 300 11th Street, thence to St. Joseph's Church. Interment, Holy Cross Cemetery." Source: San Francisco Call, 1 May 1902, page 13. Transcribed by Sandi Bordelon.

"BURKE--Margaret, 75 years." Source: San Francisco Examiner, 4 March 1905. Transcribed by Harry I. Stafford.

"BURKE--In this city, January 6, 1869, Patrick BURKE, son of John and Jane BURKE, a native of Australia, aged 23 years and 3 days." Source: San Francisco Call, 8 Jan 1869, p.2. Transcribed by Sandra Bordelon.

"BURKE--In this city, October 3, Robert BURKE, a native of Denmark, aged 42 years. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, TO-MORROW (Sunday), at 2 o’clock p.m., from his late residence 1115 Montgomery street." Source: San Francisco Daily Morning Call, 4 Oct 1873. Transcribed by Jill Crowhurst Chesnik.

"BURKE--In Oakland, June 3, Violet Lovetta, dearly beloved daughter of William H. and Kathleen BURKE, a native of Oakland, Cal., aged 2 months." Source: San Francisco Bulletin, 5 June 1911. Transcribed by: Evalou.

"BURKE--In this city, July 12, 1943, Capt. Wm. BURKE, (retired), U.S. Immigration Service, beloved husband of Jessie R. BURKE, a native of San Francisco. Funeral sercies will be held Thursday, July 15th, at 1:30 p.m. at the Memorial Chapels of Carew & English, Masonic at Golden Gate Avenue. Inurnment, Cypress Lawn." Source: San Francisco Examiner, 14 July 1943.

"BURKE--In this city, November 11, William K. beloved son of Maria and the late Thomas BURKE, and brother of Stephen and Minnie BURKE, A native of New York, aged 20 years 5 months and 24 days. **Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invite to attend the funeral today (Friday) at 9:30 o'clock a.m. from his late residence No. 1218 Mission street, thence to St. Joseph's church where a solemn requiem high mass will be celebrated for the repose of his soul, commencing at 10:00 o'clock a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery." Source: San Francisco Examiner, 13 Nov 1891. Transcribed by Pat Procida.

"BURKET--In San Francisco, Calif., December 29, 1933, Julia F. BURKET, beloved mother of Mrs. Frances Scott SANVATH and Harold E. BURKET; a native of Iowa. Friends are invited to attend the funeral Tuesday, January 2, 1934, at 2 p.m. from the Trinity Episcopal church, Second at St. John streets, thence to Oak Hill Memorial Park. Friends may call at the parlors of the San Jose Undertaking Co., (Gummer Boulware & Closel), 276 Second street, until 1:30 p.m. Tuesday." Source: San Jose Mercury Herald, 31 Dec 1933, p.20. Transcribed by jch.

"BURKHARDT--Dispatch from San Francisco, July 17 -- Frank BURKHARDT, waiter at Woodward's Gardens, on returning home drunk at midnight, fell from a flight of stairs on Dupont street and was instantly killed." Source: Stockton Daily Independent, 18 July 1872. Transcribed by Dee.

"BURKHARDT--Dispatch from San Francisco, Oct. 23 -- The jury in the case of Jacob WILKERSON, accused of murder of Harriet E. BURKHARDT, brought in a verdict of murder in the 2nd degree. His counsel, A.L. DUDLEY, had played the bold and shrewd game of making it appear that death resulted from suicide. The prisoner was placed on the stand and swore that the woman shot herself in his presence with his pistol, but that being excited and afraid that he might be implicate, took it away with him and said nothing about the occurrence to others in the house. On the jury was a man who had been tried for his life in this city, and who was a customer of WILKERSON's when he kept a barber shop in Mazatlan some year ago. It is thought that the suicide pretense affected some of the jury and forced a compromise verdict, as the jury were so impressed by the pretense that, after being out half an hour, they sent for the clothing worn by the deceased at the time of her death, in order to more fully understand the place of the wound and course of the ball." Source: Stockton Daily Independent, 24 Oct 1872. Transcribed by Dee.

"BURKHRDT--Jacob WILKERSON has been sentenced to 45 years imprisonment for killing Hattie BURKHRDT of San Francisco." Source: Russian River Flag (Healdsburg, CA), 17 Nov 1872. Transcribed by Jeanne Taylor.

"BURKS--In San Francisco, March 20th, Wm. BURKS, aged 34 years." Source: Sacramento Daily Bee, 23 March 1868. Transcribed by Betty Loose.

"BURLESON--At Volcano, Aug. 2d, Alla, infant daughter of C.D. and A.S. BURLESON, aged 9 months." Source: Daily Alta California, 12 Aug 1863, p. 6.

"BURLESON--December 16, 1952, George Raymond BURLESON, loving husband of Winifred BURLESON. Services Friday morning, 9 o'clock at Halsted & Co, 1123 Sutter St. Interment, Golden Gate National Cemetery." Source: San Francisco Examiner, 19 Dec 1952, p. 27.

"BURLING--Reno Nevada--George W. BURLING, a cigarmaker of this city, who formerly resided in Sacramento, died last evening at the Sierra Hospital of pneumonia, having been taken suddenly ill last Sunday. BURLING was 50 years of age and was not in good health when he came here from San Francisco where he had lived previously. The remains will be interred at Reno Sunday." Source: Sacramento Bee, 6 Jan 1906, p. 8. Transcribed by Nancy Phillips.

"BURMEISTER--Jacob BURMEISTER committed suicide in the Hotel Rhein on Friday morning." Source: Sacramento Bee (Bay Gleanings) 14 April, 1888. Transcribed by Sandra Bordelon.

"BURMEISTER--Feb. 15 [1860] - Meta BURMEISTER, a German girl, committed suicide by hanging, in San Francisco; cause, homesickness." Source: Sacramento Daily Union, 1 Jan 1861. Transcribed by Betty Loose.

"BURMEISTER--In this city, January 13, Peter Henry, beloved husband of Lena BURMEISTER, and father of Theresa and Henry BURMEISTER, a native of Hamburg, Germany, aged 53 years, 7 months and 24 days. [New York papers please copy.] Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, TO-DAY (Friday), at 1 o’clock p.m., from his late residence, southeast corner Twenty-fifth and Mission streets, thence to B’nai B’rith Hall, Eddy street, where funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock. Interment Odd Fellows’ Cemetery." Source: San Francisco Daily Morning Call, 15 Jan 1886. Transcribed by Jill Crowhurst Chesnik.

"BURNAM--DIED OF GRIEF—A beautiful and intelligent little boy, between three and four years of age, son of Louis BURNAM, of Mesilla Valley, died, says the North Californian, January 9th. His mother died a few days before, and his violent grief was the cause of his sickness and death. His last words were, 'I am going to see mother.'" Source: Daily Alta California, 18 Jan 1858. Transcribed by Martha Richards.

"BURNE--George, age 53." Source: San Francisco Chronicle, 12 March 1907. Transcribed by Sylvia Mast.

"BURNETT--In this city, Sept. 11th, Ida BURNETT, youngest child of the late Abraham BURNETT, aged 4 years." Source: San Francisco Daily Examiner, 12 Sept 1865.

"BURNETT--At Long Bar, 3nd inst Cleveland son of Wellington C.and Jennie C. BURNETT, a native of San Francisco, aged 2 years, 1 month and 27 days. Friends are respectfully invited to the attend the funeral, to-morrow, (Wednesday), at 11 o'clock a.m. from the residence of the parents, No. 1711 Dupont Street San Francisco, without further notice." Source: Alta California, 5 May 1863, pg 4 col 2. Transcribed by George Rushton.

"BURNETT--Wesley BURNETT of Indiana, who came to San Luis Obispo county to reside more than 40 years ago, passed away at Adelaide yesterday. He was 87 years, 6 months of age. He leaves 5 children -- 3 daughters and 2 sons. The sons are H.K. BURNETT, the popular young attorney of this city and Wesley BURNETT, who practices law in San Francisco. His daughters are Mrs. Wesley ROBINSON, nee Rosie BURNETT, and Mrs. BURTON, nee Helen BURNETT. His daughter, Lily, is also married, and is at present at the sanitarium at Monrovia. The wife of Wesley BURNETT has been dead more than 20 years." Source: The Free Lance (Hollister, San Benito Co.), 21 July 1905. Transcribed by Dee.

"BURNS--In San Francisco, July 14, Mrs. Johanna BURNS, aged 39 years and 11 months." Source: Sacramento Bee, 17 May, 1874. Transcribed by Sandra Bordelon.

"BURNS--San Francisco, March 17 - John BURNS, 28 years." Source: Sacramento Daily Union, 20 March 1876. Transcribed by Betty Loose.

"BURNS--In this city, January 18, John, brother of Peter BURNS and Mrs. CONLON, a native of Loughrae, County Galway, Ireland, aged 60 years. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend the funeral to-morrow (Saturday) at 8:30 o'clock a.m. from his late residence, 207 Twentieth street, corner Alabama; thence to St. Peter's Church, Twenty-fourth and Alabama streets, where a solemn requiem mass will be celebrated for the repose of his soul, commencing at 9 o'clock a.m. Intermnet, Mount Calvary Cemetery." Source: San Francisco Examiner, 19 Jan 1904.

"BURNS--San Juan -- Jno. BURNS, brother of Mrs. Ed. BREEN, died at this home in San Francisco on Wednesday last…from consumption." Source: The Hollister Free Lance (Hollister, San Benito County, CA), 31 Aug 1888. Transcribed by Dee.

"BURNS--In Alameda, March 11, Captain John E. BURNS, husband of Thenie J. BURNS and father of Mrs. F.C. AMBRIDGE, Mrs. G.W. FIFE. Mrs. H F. DODGE, C Y. BURNS, Althea W. BURNS and Bernice V. BURNS, a native of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, aged 65 years. (Yarmouth and Tacoma papers please copy.) Funeral to-morrow (Monday) at 11 o clock, from 843 Santa Clara avenue, Alameda. Friends of family invited. Interment private." Source: San Francisco Chronicle, 12 March 1899, page 30. Transcribed by Susan Cherry-Boyer.

"BURNS--January 13, 1874 - Lawrence BURNS dropped dead in San Francisco." Source: Sacramento Daily Union, 1 January 1875. Transcribed by Betty Loose.

"BURNS--In this city, March 21, 1882, Margaret BURNS, beloved wife of Hugh BURNS of Auburn, Placer County, a native of County Galway, Ireland, aged 43 years. (Connorsville, Indiana - Morrison and Chicago, Illinois - papers please copy). Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, today (Thursday) at 8 1/2 o'clock a.m., from the residence of James BLYDE, and from thence to St. Rose's Church, where a requiem Mass will be celebrated." Source: The Morning Call (San Francisco), 23 March 1882, page 4. Transcribed by Carolyn.

"BURNS--Entered into rest in this city, Mary BURNS, beloved aunt of Dorothy COX. Funeral service will be held today (Saturday) at 10 o'clock a.m. from the mortuary of Halsted & Co., 1123 Sutter st. near Polk. Interment, Holy Cross." Source: San Francisco Examiner, 19 Jan 1935, page 15. Transcribed by Colleen Norby.

"BURNS--In this city, June 25, Nellie E., youngest daughter of Edward BURNS, a native of New York City, aged 26 years, 7 months and 1 day. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend the funeral today (Monday), at 2 o'clock p.m., from her late residence, 20 1/2 Garden street." Source: San Francisco Daily Morning Call, 27 June 1881.

"BURNS--Dispatch from San Francisco, Sept. 4 -- A charge of murder has been preferred against Marion WILSON, who shot Patrick BURNS in an affray with MARXEY yesterday morning." Source: Stockton Daily Independent, 5 Sept 1871. Transcribed by Dee.

"BURNS--In this city, September 14, Peter BURNS, a native of England, aged 50 years, 2 months and 7 days. (Boston papers please copy.) Friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, to-day (Friday), at 2 o'clock p.m. from his late residence, east side Alabama street, between Twenty-second and Twenty-third." Source: San Francisco Examiner, 16 Sept 1881. Transcribed by Janet Anderson.

"BURNS--BY STATE TELEGRPH, San Francisco, July 23 -- Thomas BURNS, a laboring man, while under the influence of liquor, attempted to ride a horse out Howard street, last Saturday evening, when, between Eighth and Ninth streets, he ran into a passing vehicle and was knocked down, receiving injuries from which he died at the County Hospital yesterday afternoon." Source: Stockton Daily Independent, 24 July 1866. Transcribed by Dee.

"BURNS--Died at San Francisco, Feb. 15, 1858, of consumption, Wilson C. BURNS, formerly of Bremen, Lincoln co., Maine, aged 30y." Source: Sonoma County Journal (Petaluma, CA), 26 Feb 1858. Tranascribed by Jeanne Taylor.

"BURR--E.W. - 35 years." Source: San Francisco Examiner, 22 July 1894, p. 7.

"BURR--Elisha BURR, Jr. - "Eli BURR, Jr., who represented George E. KEITH and George H. YOUNG in this territory, died suddenly this morning. He has been very ill for several months with malaria, but a change for the better, apparently, took place about a week ago and he was able to leave his room and stroll around the city, but he suffered a relapse a couple of days ago. BURR was a popular favorite on this coast. His sunny disposition made him hosts of friends, and the entire shoe fraternity mourns his loss." Source: Article in Boots and Shoes Weekly, ca. September 18, 1897. Contact: Linda Listmann nanil@sbcglobal.net

"BURR--In San Francisco, Oct. 4, Henry S. BURR, aged 45 years." Source: Sacramento Daily Bee, 9 Oct 1871. Transcribed by Betty Loose.

"BURRELL--In Oakland, February 23, Maria A., wife of Henry H. BURRELL, a native of California, aged 20 years, 3 months and 15 days. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, to-day (Tuesday) at 2 o'clock p.m., from her late residence, corner of Third and Webster sts." Source: San Francisco Daily Morning Call, 24 Feb 1874.

"BURRESS--In this city, January 2, 1899, Floyd, dearly beloved husband of Mrs. Zora BURRESS, and father of Mrs. F. STEVENS, Mrs. J. HANLON and Frank, Chalie, George, Bertha, Myrtle, Sadie and the late Bertie BURRESS, a native of Arkansas, aged 32 years." Source: San Francisco Daily Morning Call, 3 Jan 1899.

"BURRIS--In this city, January 22 [1912], Butler, dearly beloved husband of Sarah BURRIS and loving father of Mrs. T.C. McCOMB and Louis, William and Harry BURRIS, a native of Iowa, aged 65 years. Remains at the mortuary chapel of the Golden Gate Undertaking Co., 2475 Mission street, near Twenty-first." Source: San Francisco Chronicle, 23 Jan 1912. Transcribed by Nancy Pfaff.

"BURROUGHS--In this city, August 20, Charles BURROUGHS, a native of Bridgeport, Conn. aged 46 years. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, TO-DAY (Friday), at 2 1/2 o’clock p.m., from Trinity Church, corner of Powell and Post streets." Source: San Francisco Daily Morning Call, 22 Aug 1873. Transcribed by Jill Crowhurst Chesnik.

"BURROUGHS--[On 19 Aug 1873] Charles BURROUGHS fell down stairs in Congress Hall, San Francisco, and was killed." Source: The Bee (Sacramento, CA), "Record of Notable Events in the State," 1 Jan 1874. Transcribed by Betty Loose.

"BURROUGHS--In this city, November 21, Joseph M. BURROUGHS, aged 34 years." Source: Daily Alta California, 22 Nov 1885.

"BURROWS--In this city, December 1, Richard BURROWS, aged 4 years. Funeral to-day, at 2 p.m. from No. 733 Mission street." Source: Daily Alta California, 3 Dec 1885.

"BUSCHER--SUICIDE--A German named Herman BUSCHER, one of the proprietors of German Hall, San Francisco, committed suicide and was found Tuesday afternoon, hanging by the neck from the limb of a tree on the hill near the Presidio. He had made 14 wounds upon his person with a small pocket knife. He was supposed to have been insane, caused by late pecuniary losses." Source: Stockton Daily Argus, 23 Apr 1857. Transcribed by Dee.

"BURTON--In this town, Oct. 1st, Joseph BURTON, a native of Boston, and recently from the Sandwich Islands, aged about 30 years." Source: Californian, 14 Oct 1848, p. 3.

"BURTON--In this city, August 6, at her residence, 434 Hayes street, Sophie BURTON, beloved mother of A.A. BURTON and Mrs. C.W.H. CONEY, a native of London, Eng., aged 60 years and 5 months. [London, Eng. And Brooklyn papers please copy.] Friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral services, TO-DAY (Saturday), at 3:30 o'clock P.M. from the above residence." Source: San Francisco Morning Call, 8 Aug 1885.

"BURTSCHEIL--In this city, July ?, Mrs. Elizabeth, beloved wife of Francis BURTSCHEIL or BURTSCHELL, of Crescent City, Del Norte County, and sister of John BROUGHAM. Notice of funeral in to-morrow’s papers." Source: San Francisco Daily Morning Call, 7 July 1873. Transcribed by Jill Crowhurst Chesnik.

"BURUS--Frank, age 44." Source: San Francisco Chronicle, 12 March 1907. Transcribed by Sylvia Mast.

"BUSH--Dispatch from San Francisco, March 27 -- An old man named BUSH, a spiritualist and a lunatic for some time past, was found drowned in the bay today. He is supposed to have committed suicide." Source: Stockton Daily Independent (Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA), 28 Mar 1872. Transcribed by Dee.

"BUSH--In this city, November 14, 1974. Charles J. BUSH, Sr., beloved husband of Margaret BUSH; loving father of Charles BUSH, Jr. and Lorraine BATTISTA; devoted brother of Mildred BENCHARSKY, Emily VIVAS and tha late May and Raymond BUSH and Evelyn WILKENSON; loving grandfather of John, David, Robert and Raymond BUSH, Cathy MICHALSKY, Rick and Lori BATTISTA; survived by nieces and nephews; aged 76 years. Friends are invited to attend the funeral Monday 9:30 a.m. from the Evergreen Mortuary of MCAVOY O'HARA CO., Geary Blvd. at Tenth Ave., thence to St. Gabriel's Church 40th & Ulloa St., where a Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10 a.m. Interment, Greenlawn Memorial Park. MCAVOY O'HARA CO." Source: San Francisco Sunday Examiner, 17 Nov 1974, p.7. Contact: Delbert T.Greer kacm9794@aol.com

"BUSH--Louise Marie, died 15 May 1968 St. Luke's Hospital, 1580 Valencia St., San Francisco. Usual residence 143 Fair Oaks St., San Francisco. widowed. Age 73. Born 8 May 1895 California. Father Edward HELMQUIST. Mother Albertini BOTTERTON of California. Buried Holy Cross Cemetery. Funeral Director Comisky-Roche." Source: Death Certificate, transcribed from microfiche files of City & County of San Francisco. Transcribed by Evalou.

"BUSH--In Sacramento, Cal., September 17, Delphine F., dearly beloved daughter of Harry and Mary BUSH and sister of [David?] BUSH, a native of San Francisco, Cal., aged 18 years, 11 months and 6 days. Friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral to-morrow (Friday) at 10 o'clock a.m., at the chapel of N. Gray & Co., 2106 Geary street, corner of Divisadero. Interment, Home of Peace Cemetery, by 11:30 a.m. train." Source: San Francisco Examiner, 19 Sept. 1907, p. 6.

"BUSH--BUSH, Margaret A.- In S.F., July 13, 1983; beloved wife of the late Charles BUSH, Sr. loving mother of Charles BUSH, Jr., and Lorrine BAPTISTA; loving mother-in-law of Rosemary BUSH and Rich BAPTISTA, devoted sister of Rose BEMISS, Mary YOUNG, Frances WALSH and the late Frank, John, James O'CONNELL, Agnes HARVEY and Myrtle BISS, devoted nanna of John, David, Robert, Raymond BUSH, Kathy MICHALSKI, Rick BAPTISTA and Lori ZARONI, dear great nanna of ten and survived by many loving nieces and nephews; aged 84 years. Friends may visit Sunday from 1 to 9 p.m. at CURRIVAN'S MASS of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m. at St. Monica's Church, 23rd Ave. and Geary Blvd. Interment Greenlawn Memorial Park, Spiritual bouquets or donations to St. Anthony's Dining Room, 121 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco, CA 94112 preferred." Source: San Francisco Examiner, 15 July 1983, p.B10. Contact: Delbert T. Greer kacm9794@aol.com

"BUSHMAN--In this city, January 8, 1899, John BUSHMAN, a native of Germany, aged 62 years, 6 months and 13 days. Notice of funeral hereafter. Remains at the partlors of Theodor Dierks, 957 Mission street, between Fifth and Sixth." Source: San Francisco Bulletin, 9 Jan 1899.

"BUSHNELL--In this city, May 12, at his late residence, 8 Hardie street, Horace Melville, beloved husband of Delia BUSHNELL, a native of New York, aged 53 years, 11 months and 7 days. (Vallejo papes please copy.) Remains will be taken to Vallejo for intement to-day (Saturday morning)." Source: San Francisco Call, 14 May 1887, p. 8.

"BUTLER--In North Temescal, December 1, George W. BUTLER, aged 59 years." Source: Daily Alta California, 3 Dec 1885.

"BUTLER--In San Francisco, Nov. 4, James BUTLER, aged 40 years." Source: Sacramento Bee, 7 Nov 1870. Transcribed by Betty Loose.

"BUTLER--Interment in San Francisco, Jan. 26, John BUTLER, Dublin, 24." Source: Alta California, 8 Feb 1853. Submitted by Martha Richards.

"BUTLER--In San Francisco, Calif., May 23, 1937, John F., beloved son of Stephan F. BUTLER and the late Etta M. BUTLER, devoted stepson of Della BUTLER, loving brother of Stephen, BURGESS, Bonnie Mae, and Faith BUTLER, Mrs. Willette TIERMAN, Mrs. Buelah GREEN and Mrs. Romona R. STRIKER, stepbrother of Juanita BURNETTE, and nephew of Mrs. Ora SCRENK of San Jose, Mrs. Ruby CUNNINGHAM of Long Beach and Max SHEPARD of Redding. Graveside services at 12 o'clock noon today (Tuesday), Shepard Plot, Oak Hill Cemetery." Source: San Jose Mercury Herald, 25 May 1937.

"BUTLER--In this city, July 23, John Joseph BUTLER, a native of New York, aged 17 years and 5 months. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend the funeral to-day (Thursday) at 2 o'clock p.m. from the residence of his mother, No. 216 Fell street." Source: San Francisco Daily Morning Call, 24 July 1879.

"BUTLER--In this city, July 34, John J. BUTLER, a native of New York, aged 17 years and 5 months." Source: Alta California, 25 July 1879.

"BUTLER--The flags of the Fire Department are at half-mast today in respect to the memory of Joseph BUTLER, an old exempt member of the Volunteer Department, who died last night." Source: Stockton Daily Independent (San Joaquin Co., CA) 12 June 1872. Transcribed by Dee.

"BUTLER--Dispatch from San Francisco from San Francisco, Aug. 22 -- M.F. BUTLER, the pioneer architect of Pacific coast, and a cousin of Ben. BUTLER, died yesterday after a long illness." Source: Stockton Daily Independent, 23 Aug 1871. Transcribed by Dee.

"BUTLER--In this city, May 19,1902, Minna BUTLER, beloved wife of John BUTLER, and mother of Mrs. A.H. RISING, Louis BUTLER, and Etta BUTLER, and sister of Mrs. Therese BOCH and Mrs. Anna MITCHELL, a native of Germany. Funeral and interment, private." Source: San Francisco Call, 20, May 1902, page 13. Transcribed by Sandi Bordelon.

"BUTLER--In this city, March 6, at her residence, 818 Eddy street, Mrs. P. F. BUTLER." Source: Daily Alta California, 7 Mar 1888, p. 3. Transcribed by Muriel.

"BUTLER--in this city, May 19 1894, Robert BUTLER, native of Ireland, 51 years." Source: San Francisco Call, 20 May 1894.

"BUTLER--In this city, July 12, 1943, William, beloved husband of Nora J. BUTLER, loving father of John, Ann, William, Josephine, Vincent, Private Martin BUTLER USA, Sargeant Francis BUTLER USA, and Mrs. Alfred P. SMITH, loving brother of John, Thomas, Dennis and James BUTLER and Mrs. Josephine SHELLEY; a native of San Francisco. A member of Holy Name Society of St. James' Chruch. Funeral Thursday, 9:30 a.m. from Chapels of Arthur J. Sullivan & Co., 2254 Market St. bet. 15th and 16th; then to St. James Church, where requiem high mass will be offered at 10 a.m. Interment, Holy Cross Cemetery. (Arthur J. Sullivan Jr., Director) Source: San Francisco Examiner, 14 July 1943.

"BUTLER--Wm. J.H. BUTLER, nativity Virginia. Value of estate $136.75." Source: 1863/64 San Francisco Municipal Report, Public Administrator's Report of August 1, 1864, p. 247.

"BUTT--In this city, November 30, Frederick N. BUTT, youngest son of C.C. and S.A. BUTT, a native of San Francisco, aged 1 year, 1 month, and 17 days. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend the funeral tomorrow (Thursday) at 2 o'clock p.m., from the residence of the parents, No. 1802 Stevenson Street, corner Nineteenth." Source: San Francisco Call, 1 Dec 1880. Transcribed by Carolyn Schwab.

"BUTTERFIELD--Died at San Jose, Jan. 5, Mrs. Hope BUTTERFIELD, a native of Maine, aged 96 years, 4 mos., 11 days. [Death of a Pioneer -- Mrs. Hope BUTTERFIELD, a pioneer of California, died at Santa Clara on Monday, January 5th. The deceased had been a resident of San Benito county for many years moving to her late residence only 3 months ago. Her death was due to old age. Although she almost lived a century, she had but one sickness during her lifetime and that was 10 years ago. The deceased was a native of Maine and was born August 14, 1806. She was the daughter of James EATON, one of the prominent residents of that State. She was married in 1827 to Thomas BUTTERFIELD, and they were the founders of the Wilton carpet factory. They moved to Esoostook, where they engaged in the lumbering business. In 1846 they went to Wisconsin, and from there they were attracted to California by the gold fever. They crossed the plains with teams and arrived here in 1852. They located at Plumas, where they resided for many years, afterwards going to Santa Cruz and San Benito county, where the deceased has since resided. She leaves 1 daughter, Mrs. Ruth TOMPKIRE, of Nevada City, and 3 sons, William BUTTERFIELD of San Francisco, George BUTTERFIELD of San Benito county, and James BUTTERFIELD of New Westminister, B.C. Nineteen grandchildren and 11 gr-grandchildren survive. The remains were brought to Hollister Tuesday evening and the funeral took place from Black’s Undertaking
Parlors Wednesday, at 11am. Interment in the family plot in Odd Fellow’s cemetery.]." Source: The Free Lance (Hollister, San Benito Co), 9 Jan 1903. Transcribed by Dee.

"BUTTERFIELD--In Hollister, Dec. 23, Thomas BUTTERFIELD, a native of Maine, aged 86 years, 1 month, 20 days. [On last Friday, Thomas BUTTERFIELD, one of the pioneers of San Benito county, died in Hollister, aged 86 years. Deceased was born in Wilton, Franklin county, Maine, on Nov. 4, 1806, where he resided until about 40 years of age, when he went into the northern part of Maine and engaged in the lumber business; he stayed there 5 years, then moved to Appleton, Ontagama county, Wisconsin…In 1853 he came to California and settle in Nevada county…He married Miss Hope EATON, when in Wilton, Main, by whom he had 5 children: Mrs. E.C. TOMPKINS of Nevada City; Wm. BUTTERFIELD, the well-known auctioneer of San Francisco; G.M. BUTTERFIELD and James T. BUTTERFIELD, of San Benito; and Chas. B. BUTTERFIELD, of Clatsop county, Oregon…the funeral took place last Wednesday…]." Source: The Free Lance, (Hollister, San Benito Co.), 30 Dec 1892. Transcribed by Dee.

"BUTTERS--BY STATE TELEGRAPH, San Francisco, Nov. 15 -- About half-past 1 o'clock today, a young man named BUTTERS committed suicide by shooting himself in the mouth. BUTTERS had been ill for some time and was confined to his house with a disease of the lungs, which was supposed to be incurable. He was married about 6 months ago, and had for many years been a clerk in the employ of J.W. BRITTAN & Co., on Front street. He was supposed, by parties who saw him last evening, to be insane, and probably committed the act in that condition." Source: Stockton Daily Independent, 16 Nov 1866. Transcribed by Dee.

"BUTTERS--In San Francisco, Nov. 15th, James A. BUTTERS, a native of Scotland, aged 33 years." Source: Sacramento Daily Bee, 19 Nov 1866. Transcribed by Betty Loose.

"BUTTERWORTH--Death of a Prominent Citizen. Yesterday afternoon, after a protracted and painful illness, Samuel F. BUTTERWORTH, a prominent citizen passed away. The deceased was born in 1811, at Newburg, New York. He was educated at the Union College, in that State, and after graduating practiced law in New York City. Under Van Buren's Administration he was appointed U. S. District Attorney for Mississippi, and married a lady of that State. On the organization of the U. S. Branch Mint in New York, he was appointed the first Superintendent by President Buchanan. Mr. BUTTERWORTH, during his long career, had always been a Democrat, and rendered important service to the party in every trying contest. From the time of his arrival in California in 1864 till June, 1870, he was President and Manager of the New Almaden Quicksilver Mines. When the State University was established by an Act of the Legislature, he was appointed one of the Regents by Gov. HAIGHT, and was Chairman of the Executive Committe of the Regents of the University. He was an active and devoted friend of the institution, and his name appears upon the minutes of the Board of Regents as the proposer and author of several of the prominent features of its organization. He introduced the resolution abolishing all fees and charges, and declaring the University absolutely free to all properly qualified applicants as well of other States and countries as California. He was also the author of the resolution opening the doors of the University to young women and admitting them on terms of equality with young men. He was President of the North Bloomington Gravel Mining Company, and at the time of his death was one of the Golden Gate Park Commissioners. Mr. BUTTERWORTH leaves a wife and two daughters, Mrs. C. P. PRINGLE and Mrs. Louis T. HAGGIN. The funeral will take place Friday (to-morrow) morning, at 11 o'clock, from Trinity Church." Source: San Francisco Daily Examiner, 06 May 1875, page 3.

"BUTTERWORTH--In San Rafael, September 2, at her late residence, Mrs. Mary Emily BUTTERWORTH, relict of the late S. F. BUTTERWORTH. (New York and North Carolina papers please copy.) Funeral services at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, San Rafael, TO-MORROW (Thursday), at 11:30 o'clock A.M." Source: San Francisco Morning Call, 03 September 1884, page 4.

"BUTTERWORTH--In this city, September 9, Richard BUTTERWORTH, a native of England, aged 53 years, 10 months and 16 days. [Providence (R.I.) papers please copy.] Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, to-morrow (Thursday), at 2 o'clock p.m. from his late residence, corner of North Point and Larkin streets." Source: San Francisco Daily Morning Call, 10 Sept 1873.

"BUTTERWORTH--In this city, September 9, Richard BUTTERWORTH, a native of England, aged 58 years, 10 months and 16 days. (Providence, R.I., papers please copy.) Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, today (Thursday), at 2 o'clock p.m. from his late residence, corner of North Point and Larkin street." Source: San Francisco Daily Morning Call, 11 Sept 1873.

"BUTTLER--James." Source: San Francisco Morning Call, 1 Apr 1891.

"BUTTNER--In this city, February 19, Hermann BUTTNER, a native of Germany, aged 57 years, 7 moths and w days." Source: San Francisco Daily Evening Bulletin, 20 Feb 1895.

"BUTTON--On board steamer Columbus, from Panama to San Francisco, J.P. BUTTON, of New York." Source: Brooklyn Eagle, 22 Nov 1850. Transcribed by John Ireland

"BUTTS--In Oakland, January 17, 1935, Aflred Newton, beloeved husband of Verneice BUTTS, father of William and Alfred BUTTS, brother of Mrs. Leila PERRY and Mrs. Winnifred WERNER, a natiave of......" Source: San Francisco Examiner, 19 Jan 1935, page 15. Transcribed by Colleen Norby

"BUYS--In Davis County, Utah Territory, Aug. 28th, Herdin D. BUYS, aged 52 years." Source: San Francisco Examiner, 4 Oct, 1855, page 2.

"BYENE--Dispatch from San Francisco, March 6 -- The will of the late Henry Herbert BYENE was filed for probate today. It is dated Feb. 8, 1872, with a codicil dated Feb. 15, 1872. The provisions create considerable surprise. The following bequests are made:
To David SCANNELL, Chief Engineer of the Fire Department, $1,000
To Mary CROSS, who was his nurse for some years, $5,000
To his namesake, an infant son of George CIPRICO, $5,000
To Elijah NICHOLS, better known as "The County," $1,000
And all the residue of his estate to Edward R. CARPENTIER, in whose handwriting the will is drawn. The estate is valued at about $200,000, with incumbrances to the amount of $80,000." Source: Stockton Daily Independent (Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA), 7 Mar 1872. Transcribed by Dee.

"BYERS--Lost, while on the march in Arizona, June 21st, Private John BYERS, aged 24 years (supposed to be killed by the Naliapi Indians), of Company I, Seventh Infanctry, C.V." Source: San Francisco Daily Examiner, 26 Sept 1865.

"BYLES--In San Francisco, May 7th, Mather, son of George and Aurelia BYLES, aged 6 months." Source: Sacramento Daily Bee, 12 May 1865. Transcribed by Betty Loose.

"BYRAM--In San Francisco, September 19, E.G. BYRAM, aged 79 years." Source: The Sacramento Bee, 22 Sept 1874. Transcribed by Betty Loose.

"BYRNE--In this city, September 1, 1925, Ann, beloved wife of the late Stephen BYRNE and mother of Sister Mary Philomene of the Notre Dame Convent of San Jose, Cal., Stephen A., John T., and Charles A. BYRNE, and Mrs. George RYAN; a native of Ireland, aged 88 years. A member of the Third order of St. Francis of St. Anthony's Church. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend the funeral tomorrow (Thursday) at 9:30 o'clock, from her late residence, 1229 Hampshire St., thence to St. Peter's Church, where a solemn requiem high mass will be celebrated for the repose of her soul, commencing at 10 o'clock. Interment, Holy Cross Cemetery. Please omit flowers." Source: San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Sept 1925. Contact: Brian White sfborn1956@wildblue.net

"BYRNE--In this city, January 13, Catherine BYRNE, beloved mother of Patrick BYRNE and the late Mrs. Hannah McINTYRE, a native of Swineford, County Mayo, Ireland, aged 68 years. Friends and acquaiintances are respectfully invited to attend the funeral to-morrow (Friday), at 2:30 o'clock p.m., from her late residence, 4 Converse street, off Bryant, between Seventh and Eighth. Interment Mount Calvay Cemetery." Source: San Francisco Examiner, 14 Jan 1892, p. 7.

"BYRNE--In this city, March 16, Frank, beloved husband of Winifred BYRNE, a native of Philadelphia, aged 35 years. Notice of funeral hereafter." Source: San Francisco Morning Call, 17 March 1887.

"BYRNE--Dispatch from San Francisco, Jan. 10 -- Matilda HERON having settled her business affairs here in connection with the estate of H.H. BRYNE, has gone East." Source: Stockton Daily Independent, 11 Jan 1873. Transcribed by Dee.

"BYRNE--Dispatch from San Francisco, March 25 -- The Probate Court is now engaged in hearing the testimony on the motion to admit the will of the late Henry Herbert BYRNE to probate. The opposition appears to be merely formal, and it does not appear that any serious effort to set it aside will be made." Source: Stockton Daily Independent (Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA), 27 Mar 1872. Transcribed by Dee.

"BYRNE--James BYRNE, 75 years of age, shot and killed himself at 11 o'clcok yesterday forenoon on Army Street, near Kentucky, because he had been afflicted with a malady that could have only a fatal termination. BYRNE had been working for the San Francisco Gas and Electric Light Company up to a few months ago at which time he was seized with a stroke of paralysis. This made him very despondent and on April 1 of this year, he attempted suicide by cutting his throat. After that attempt he was taken to St. Luke's Hospital and discharged two weeks ago as cured. At that time he told his friends he did not want to live any longer. BYRNE resided at the house of Catherine SULLIVAN, 1436 Kentucky St. Among his effects was found a will, dated May 26, 1898, in which he leaves all his property to rfs. Catherine SULLIVAN and her children and Hans RASMUSSEN and his children in equal parts. His property consists of $3,000 on deposit in the Bank of British North America." Source: San Francisco Call, 1 May 1902, page 8. Transcribed by Sandi Bordelon.

"BYRNE--In San Francisco, Jan. 31, 1954, John T. BYRNE, husband of the late Margaret BYRNE, dearly beloved father of Eleanor BYRNE, Mrs. Gertrude FLANIGAN, Mrs. Margaret ANDERSON and Mrs. Mildren FITZPATRICK; brother of Mary RYAN and Charles BYRNE and the late Sister Mary Philomene of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur and Stephen A. BYRNE; a native of San Francisco. Friends are invited to attend funeral Tuesday, Feb. 2, at 8:30 a.m. at Suhr & Wieboldt, 1465 Valencia st., thence to St. Peter's Church at 24th and Alabama sts., where a Solemn Requiem High Mass will be celebrated for the repose of his soul commencing at 9 a.m. Interment, Holy Cross Cemetery. Spititual bouquets preferred. Rosary, Monday 8 p.m. Clifford E. Anderson - Leslie Leonard - William Muzio, Service." Source: San Francisco Chronicle, 1 Feb 1954. Contact: Brian White sfborn1956@wildblue.net

"BYRNE--In this city, October 14, 1916, Josephine L., beloved wife of Stephen A. BYRNE, mother of Loretta, Helen, George, Lucille, Marie, Theresa, Camille, Stephen, Irene, Bernice, Evelyn and Rita BYRNE, and sister of Frank GALLAGHER and Thomas DARDEN [submitter's note: Should be spelled BARDEN], a native of San Francisco, aged 43 years. The funeral mass will take place Tuesday, October 17 at 9 o'clock from the parlors of the Henry J. Gallagher Co., 2597 Howard st., near 22d; thence to St. Anthony's Church, Army and Folsom sts., where a requiem high mass will be celebrated for the repose of her soul, commencing at 9:30 o'clock. Interment, Holy Cross Cemetery, by automobile." Source: San Francisco Chronicle, 16 Oct 1916, p. 5. Contact: Brian White sfborn1956@wildblue.net

"BYRNE--Kate B. - In this city, July 6, 1874, Kate B. BYRNE, a native of New York, aged 23 years. Friends are invited to attend the funeral at the residence of her Aunt, Mrs. K.A. Deering, 852 Howard Street." Source: Daily Alta California, 8 July 1874. Transcribed by Sandi Bordelon.

"BYRNE--In New York, September 26, Mary Ellen, beloved daughter of the late Malachy and Bridget BYRNE of Santa Rosa, and sister of James P. and Julia B. BYRNE and Mrs. Thomas CUMMINGS of San Raphel, a native of Chinese Camp, California, aged 34 years 7 months and 22 days." Source: San Francisco Bulletin, 29 September 1897, p. 3. Transcribed by Susan Cherry-Boyer.

"BYRNE--At College of Notre Dame, Belmont, March 14, 1942, Sister Mary Philomene BYRNE, beloved sister of Mrs. Mary RYAN, John, Charles and the late Stephen BYRNE, all of San Francisco. Requiem mss Monday at 9 a.m. at the College Chapel." Source: San Francisco Chronicle, 15 March 1942. Contact: Brian White sfborn1956@wildblue.net

"BYRNE--In this city, June 18, Stephen, Beloved husband of Ann BYRNE, and father of Sister Mary Philomena of Notre Dame, Stephen A., John, Charles and Mamie BYRNE, a native of County Wexford, Ireland, aged 72 years, 4 months and 15 days. The funeral will take place Monday, June 20, at 8:30 o'clock, from his late residence, 3228 Harrison street; thence to St. Peter's Church, Twenty-fourth and Alabama streets, where a solemn requiem high mass will be celebrated for the repose of his soul, commencing at 9 o'clock. Interment, Holy Cross Cemetery." Source: San Francisco Chronicle, 20 June 1904, p. 13. Contact: Brian White sfborn1956@wildblue.net

"BYRNE--In this city, February 23,1939, Stephen A., beloved husband of the late Josephine BYRNE, father of George, Stephen, Helen, Marie, Tess, Irene, Bernice, Evelyn and Rita BYRNE, Mrs. Loretta SULLIVAN, Mrs. Lucille THORNTON and Mrs. Camille CLARK, brother of Sister M. Philomena, S.N.D.; John T. and Charles A. BYRNE and Mrs. George RYAN; a native of San Francisco. A member of Court Bonita, F. of A. and Montezuma Tribe No. 77. I.O.R.M. Friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral Monday, February 27, at 9 o'clock from the funeral home of the Henry J. Gallagher Co., 1097 Van Ness ave. South at 22nd st., thence to St. Anthony's Church, Army and Folsom sts., where a requiem mass will be offered for the repose of his soul, commencing at 9:30 o'clock. Interment, Holy Cross Cemetery. (Please omit flowers.)" Source: San Francisco Chronicle, 25 Feb 1939, p. 11. Contact: Brian White sfborn1956@wildblue.net

"BYRON--BY STATE TELEGRAPH, San Francisco, Oct. 16 -- A carpenter named Thomas BYRON, engaged in the erection of the new building for the Mechanics' Institute, fell today from the scaffolding and fractured his skull, dying almost immediately." Source: Stockton Daily Independent, 17 Oct 1866. Transcribed by Dee.

"BYRNE--A FATAL DIVE--SAN FRANCISCO, July 13 - Early this morning a party of gentlemen, among whom was William C. BYRNE, went to Harbor View for the purpose of surf bathing. After disrobing they disported in the water for some tine, and finally BYRNE mounted the springboard and dived into the bay. His companions saw him come to the surface, but he made no attempt to swim and quickly sank. Two of the party immediately went after him and between them managed to get him ashore, but he was then dead and the Coroner's deputies were notified. At the time BYRNE made his dive the tide was out and the water was only seven feet deep. In diving the unfortunate man struck upon hid head, breaking his neck. He was a native of Missouri and 29 years of age. The deceased had no relatives in this city, but it is understood that his aged mother lives in the interior of the State, supposedly near Wheatland." Source: Sacramento Record-Union, 14 July 1891. Transcribed by Betty Loose.

"BYRNES--[Mar 18th 1866] - Charles E. BYRNES, at San Francisco, fell dead in his house immediately on his return from church." Source: Sacramento Daily Union, 1 Jan 1867, page 1. Transcribed by Betty Loose.

"BYRNES--In this city, March 3, Dennis BYRNES, a native of Ireland, aged 65 years." Source: San Francisco Daily Evening Bulletin, 4 March 1895.

"BYRNES--Dispatch from San Francisco, Dec. 6 -- Matilda HERRON states that she has settled all her claims satisfactorily with CARPENTIER, executor of H.H. BYRNE's will." Source: Stockton Daily Independent, 7 Dec 1872. Transcribed by Dee.

"BYRNES--BY STATE TELEGRPH, San Francisco, Sept. 4 -- It is said that Patrick BYRNES, the father of Thomas BYRNES, who was yesterday executed, died at his residence in San Sauci Valley this morning. His illness was a typhoid fever brought on by anxiety and grief concerning the case of his ungrateful son. Mr. BYRNES was an honest, industrious man and worthy citizen." Source: Stockton Daily Independent, 5 Sept 1866. Transcribed by Dee.

"BYRNES--SAN FRANCISCO DISPATCH, Apr. 3 - A boy named Thomas BYRNES was run over and killed by a wood cart on Saturday afternoon." Source: Stockton Daily Independent, 4 Apr 1865. Transcribed by Dee.

"BYRNES--In San Francisco, March 18, 1866, Thomas E. BYRNES, a native of Tipperary, Ireland, aged 37 years." Source: San Francisco Bulletin, 19 Mar 1866. Contact: Susanna O'Donnell dumtacet@hotmail.com Note: This e-mail address is currently invalid. Submitter, please send in a correction. Thank you.