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Obituaries and Death Notices
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Last Update: 27 April 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.

"JACK--In this city, March 27, Catherine, wife of Robert JACK, a native of Ireland, aged 34 years." Source: San Francisco Chronicle, 29 March 1876.

"JACKS--At Calistoga, Napa County, Cal., Robert Lewis, beloved husband of Malissa J. JACKS, and eldest son of Mrs. L. A. WILSON, a native of Sierra County, Cal., aged 25 years, 3 months and 26 days. Friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral TO-DAY (Saturday) at 3 o'clock P.M., from the residence of M. KIRSHAW, 917 Guerrero street, San Francisco." Source: San Francisco Morning Call, 12 December 1885, page 4. Transcribed by Kimberlee Young.

"JACKSON--The 'Golden Gate' was burned to the water's edge near Manzanillo, on July 27th. She sailed from San Francisco, July 21st and had on board, when she left, 232 passengers, and a crew of 96. [Among the Steerage passengers] the lost are: A. JACKSON." Source: Sonoma Democrat (Santa Rosa, CA), 14 Aug 1862. Transcribed by Jeanne Taylor.

"JACKSON--In this city, October 29, Andrew JACKSON, beloved husband of Elizabeth JACKSON, a native of New York, aged 68 years...." Source: San Francisco Morning Call, 1 Nov 1888, p. 8.

"JACKSON--In San Francisco, August 30, Andrew R. JACKSON, aged 61 years." Source: Sacramento Evening Bee, 1 Sept 1876. Transcribed by Betty Loose.

"JACKSON--In Downieville, August 3d, Elizabeth F. JACKSON, aged 20 years and 1 month." Source: Daily Alta California, 15 Aug 1863, p. 6.

"JACKSON--In Downieville, Aug. 3d, Elizabeth Frances JACKSON, aged 20 years and 1 month." Source: Daily Alta California, 9 Aug 1863, p. 6.

"JACKSON--In Sacramento, Oct. 4th, George Harvey, son of George and Elizabeth JACKSON, aged 2 years." Source: San Francisco Daily Examiner, 7 Oct 1865. Transcribed by Jill Crowhurst Chesnik.

"JACKSON--FUNERAL YESTERDAY -- The remains of James A. JACKSON, who died at San Diego, Jan. 24th, arrived at San Francisco on the steamer Orizaba on Wednesday evening last, and reached this city on the train due at noon yesterday. The Masonic and Pioneer delegations who had the body in charge were met at the depot by the following named gentlemen, members of the Masonic Fraternity, who had been selected as pall bearers, and a number of others: R.E. WILHOIT, J.D. PETERS, George S. EVANS, M.S. THRESHER, W.A. DAVIES and T.K. HOOK. The casket was removed from the cars and the body placed in the hearse and conveyed to the Presbyterian Church, where the body remained until 2 o'clock, at which time the services were held. The Church was filled by members of the Masonic Order, members of San Joaquin Society of California Pioneers, and other friends of the deceased. An appropriate discourse was delivered by Rev. Ben E.S. ELY, who read the Savior's prayer in the 17th chapter of the Gospel according to St. John, and took for his text, the words, "I have finished the work which Thou gavest me to do." At the conclusion of the sermon, Mr. ELY read the hymn, commencing thus, and stated that it was the favorite hymn of deceased:
"Gently, Lord, O! gently lead us,
Through this lonely vale of tears;
Through the changes thou'st decreed us,
Till our last great change appears."
This hymn was sung by the choir to the sacred tune named "Autumn." The services over, the remains were removed and followed by a large procession to the Rural Cemetery, where Masonic services were had, and the body laid in their last resting place beneath the clods of the valley." Source: Stockton Daily Independent, 3 Feb 1871. Transcribed by Dee.

"JACKSON--On the train from New York, January 26, 1895, Mrs. Jeanette JACKSON, a native of Germany, aged 46 years, 9 months and 10 days." Source: San Francisco Morning Call, 29 Jan 1895, p. 15. Transcribed by Colleen Norby.

"JACKSON--In this city, March 13, John JACKSON, a native of Sweden, aged 31 years." Source: San Francisco Daily Evening Bulletin, 14 March, 1895.

"JACKSON--In this city, August 28, 1942, Kathleen JACKSON. Funeral will take place Monday at 10 a.m. from the chapel of J. C. O’Connor Co., 455 Valencia St." Source: San Francisco Examiner, 30 Aug 1942, Page 17. Transcribed by Cathy Gowdy.

"JACKSON--Killed By a Train - Mattie JACKSON was the name of the young woman who was killed by the North Shore train at Larkspur Friday night. She had been employed at the Hotel Nordhoff, San Francisco. The identity of her male companion at the time has not been cleared up. They had been visiting one of the arks at Larkspur." Source: Sacramento Evening Bee, 28 Nov 1904. Transcribed by Betty Loose.

"JACOBI--Edgar L., 6 years." Source: San Francisco Chronicle, 26 March 1891. Transcribed by Harry I. Stafford.

"JACOBS--Mrs. Ann Maria JACOBS, aged 79y, died at her home on Prince Ave., Tues. evening. Mrs. JACOBS had lived in this vicinity for 67y, 12 of which were spent in Healdsburg. She crossed the plains in pioneer days and settled in this section. She had been confined to her bed for only one day when the end came. She is survived by three sons, Wm. and George JACOBS of Healdsburg; Ed. JACOBS of Oregon; and three daughters, Mrs. Ruby NERZ of Richmond; Mrs. Nettie LEACH of San Francisco; and Miss Hattie JACOBS of this city. A sister, Mrs. John CALDWELL also resides in Healdsburg." Source: The Sotoyome Scimitar (Healdsburg, Sonoma Co., CA), 1 July 1921. Transcribed by Jeanne Taylor.

"JACOBS--In San Francisco, Mar. 5, Mrs. E.A. JACOBS, a native of Illinois, aged 50 years. [Funeral took place form the M.E. Church South, at this place, last Monday afternoon.]" Source: The Free Lance (Hollister, San Benito Co), 11 March 1898. Transcribed by Dee.

"JACOBS--In this city, Feb. 28, 1928, Emma JACOBS, loving sister of Mrs. John FILMER, Louis, Edward and George MENKE, a native of St. Louis, Mo., aged 61 years 5 months 27 days. Friends are invited to attend the funeral services today (Thursday), at 2 p. m., at the chapel of H. F. Suhr Co., 2919 Mission st., near 25th. Interment Mount Olivet." Source: San Francisco Examiner, 1 March 1928, p.4. Transcribed by Carol.

"JACOBS--GEORGE F. JACOBS, VETERAN THEATRICAL MAN, IS DYING NEVADA CITY (Nevada Co.), July 26 - George F. JACOBS, the veteran theatrical manager of this Coast, who has had charge of theatrical affairs in this part of the State ever since 1853, is dying at his home in this city, with a few relatives by his side. JACOBS came to California direct from New York in 1849 and has never been sick a day since up to now. He remembers the celebrities of the old Bowery theater in New York and often has talked about the great actors of the day there. In his fifty-two years of managing theatricals he has seen all the great stars that visited the Coast and recalls the BOOTHs in their appearances in San Francisco, which town he was visiting from the mines at the time. Jacobs' mind has remained clear up to now and he has been actively in charge of the Nevada City theater, but he had to give up a week ago when he caught a cold. This has settled into his system and he cannot recover." Source: The Evening Bee (Sacramento, Cal.), 26 July 1905. Transcribed by Betty Loose.

"JACOBS--In this city, April 9, Henry W. JACOBS, a native of Germany, aged 82 years, 2 months and 14 days." Source: San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Apr 1900, p. 10. Transcribed by Jill Crowhurst Chesnik.

"JACOBS--In this city, March 5, M. JACOBS, a native of Poland, aged 27 years." Source: Daily Alta California, 7 Mar 1888, p. 3. Transcribed by Muriel.

"JACOBS--In this city, December 12, 1887, Manheim JACOBS, a native of Germany, aged 63 years and 3 months. Friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral today (Wednesday) at 2 o'clock p.m., from his late residence, 324 Turk Street." Source: San Francisco Call, 14 Dec 1887, page 8. Transcribed by Carolyn Schwab.

"JACOBS--In this city, January 4, Mary A., beloved wife of David JACOBS, and mother of Hyme JACOBS, a native of London, England, aged 41 years." Source: San Francisco Bulletin, 5 Jan 1899, p. 3.

"JACOBS--In this city, June 28, Ruth, dearly beloved daughter of Isaac and Rosa JACOBS, and beloved sister of Harold, Sydney and Adelle JACOBS, a native of San Francisco, aged 14 years, 1 month and 25 days." Source: San Francisco Chronicle, 29 June 1904.

"JACOBSEN--In San Francisco, Oct 15, Augusta Wilhelmine, daughter of Capt. C. JACOBSEN, aged 1." Source: Sacramento Bee, 18 Oct 1869. Transcribed by Betty Loose.

"JACOBSON--San Francisco, July 11- A man who gave the name of Jacob JACOBSON was arrested today for stealing $3,000 worth of cigars. When taken into custody, he seemed much affected, and asked to be taken to the city hall in a wagon. An express wagon wa procurred and he lay down in the box and was driven to the City Hall, but when officers arrrived there they found the old man was dead, and his body was taken to the morgue." Source: Sacramento Bee, 11 July 1874. Transcribed by Sandi Bordelon.

"JACQUE--In this city, December 13, Jose JACQUE, beloved cousin of Mariano, Laurenz and Luciano JACQUE, a native of Garaya, Spain, aged 42 years. ** Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend the funeral Wednesday, December 17, at 8:30 o'clock a.m., from the mortuary chapel of Julius S. GODEAU, 305 Montgomery avenue; thence to Spanish Church, Broadway, where a solemn high requiem mass will be celebrated for the repose of his soul, commencing at 9 o'clock a.m. Interment, Holy Cross Cemetery." Source: San Francisco Examiner, 15 December 1902, p. 6. Transcribed by Susan Cherry-Boyer.

"JAMES--BY MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH -- San Francisco, Oct. 6 -- Horace P. JAMES, a lawyer, fell dead at the corner of Second and Folsom streets at 4 o'clock a.m., as he was ascending the hill. It is supposed he died from heart disease. MASSEY, a celebrated English watchmaker, was found dead in his room this morning. He evidently died on Friday." Source: Stockton Daily Argus, 7 Oct 1862. Transcribed by Dee.

"JAMES--SAN FRANCISCO DISPATCH, Oct. 8 -- The funeral of Horace P. JAMES was largely attended." Source: Stockton Daily Argus, 9 Oct 1862. Transcribed by Dee

"JAMES--Mary, 84 years. Mortician, United Undertakers." Source: San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Apr 1946. Transcribed by Sylvia Mast.

"JAMESON--In this city, January 29, in the sixtieth year of his age, Thomas JAMESON, beloved husband of the late Mary JAMESON, and father of Mrs. Joseph LAKIN, Joseph and Thomas JAMESON, a native of Queenstown, County Cork, Ireland. [Cork papers please copy.] The funeral will take place TO-DAY (Tuesday) at 9 o'clock a.m. sharp, from his late residence, 502 Davis street, near Jackson; thence to St. Brendain's Church, corner of First and Harrison streets, where a requiem high mass will be celebrated for the repose of his soul." Source: San Francisco Call, 31 Jan 1888, p. 8. Transcribed by Nancy Pfaff.

"JAMIESON--In this city, October 31, 1872, Andrew JAMIESON, late of Lillooet, BC, a native of Scotland, aged 49 years. (Aberdeen and Banff, Scotland papers please copy). Friends and acquaintances and members of the St. Andrew Society, are respectfully invited to attend the funeral today (Saturday) at 1 1/2 o'clock p.m., from the residence of Mr. MOFFET, 706 Hayes Street." Source: San Francisco Call, 2 Nov 1872. Transcribed by Carolyn Schwab.

"JANES--In this city, May 10, Mrs. Annie E., wife of George C. JANES, aged 41 years. Funeral from residence of Mrs. Eunice S. JANES, Capp Street." Source: San Francisco Call, 11 May 1869, p. 3. Transcribed by Sylvia Mast.

"JANES--In San Francisco, June 29th, Horace HALL, son of Horace P. JANES, age 5 years and 3 months." Source: Sacramento Daily Union, 4 July 1862, page 2. Transcribed by Nancy Pratt Melton.

"JANIN--In Oakland, November 13, Elizabeth P., beloved wife of Louis JANIN, mother of Louis Jr. and Charles H. JANIN and daughter of the late Charles and Henrietta MARSHALL. Friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral services Tuesday, November 16, at 2 o’clock, at her late residence, 1361 Madison street, Oakland. Interment private." Source: San Francisco Chronicle, 15 Nov 1909.

"JANSEN--Henry JANSEN, a Hanoverian, dropped dead in San Francisco while at work." Source: Stockton Daily Argus, 2 Oct 1857. Transcribed by Dee.

"JANSEN--In this city, Nov. 2d, Isabella, only daughter of George and Mary B. JANSEN, aged 5 years, 7 months and 13 days." Source: San Francisco Daily Examiner, 3 Nov 1865.

"JANSEN--In Alameda, February 23, Mary B., wife of George A.F. JANSEN, a native of Ireland, aged 60 years, 6 months and 29 days." Source: San Francisco Daily Evening Bulletin, 25 Feb 1895.

"JANSSEN--In Oakland, Febraury 28, F.G.E. JANSSEN, a native of Germany, aged 64 years, 3 months and 21 days." Source: San Francisco Daily Evening Bulletin, 1 March 1895.

"JANSSEN--In Winnemucca, September 11, Magdalena JANSSEN, sister of F. N. DUCKER, and mother of H. JANSSEN and Margaretha KARMNA, a native of Brun-buttel, Holstein(?), aged 67 years, 4 months and 12 days. Friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, to-day (Friday), at 2 o'clock p.m. from St. Paul's Church, Mission street, between Fifth and Sixth." Source: San Francisco Examiner, 16 Sept 1881. Transcribed by Janet Anderson.

"JANTZEN--At Stockton, June 24, Augustus JANTZEN, formerly of this city, aged 40 years. Friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral to-day (Sunday), at 2 o'clock p.m., from Masonic Temple." Source: San Francisco Daily Morning Call, 27 June 1875.

"JARDON--In Washington, D. C., Lieut. Frederick Joseph JARDON, U. S. N. R., beloved son of Mrs. Mary L. JARDON, loving brother of Mary H. JARDON, nephew of Mrs. A. M. CARY, Sarah L. Ash of Omaha, Neb.; Amelia ASH, Dr. W. E. Ash of Council, Iowa, and Lieut. Commander J. L. ASH, U. S. N. Funeral Monday at 8:30 a.m., from Gantner, Felder, Kenny Chapel, 1965 Market Street at Duboce Ave., thence to St. Ignatius Church where a requiem mass will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Interment, Golden Gate National Cemetery." Source: San Francisco Examiner, 30 Aug 1942, Page 17. Transcribed by Cathy Gowdy.

"JARKIEH--In this city, Feb. 25, 1942. Anna JARKIEH, beloved wife of the late Elia JARKIEH, loving mother of Albert JARKIEH and Mrs. Emma BADAGLIACCO, loving grandmother of Tanya, Vera and Mary JARKIEH; a native of Russia, aged 60 years. Friends are invited to attend the funeral today (Friday) at 2:30 o'clock from the Chapel of H.F. Suhr Co., 2919 Mission St., near 25th; thence to Russian Orthodox Church, Green St. at Van Ness Ave., where a mass will be held, commencing at 3 o'clock. Rosary will be recited Thursday evening at 7:30 o'clock. Interment, Serbian Cemetery." Source: San Francisco Examiner, 27 Feb, 1942, p. 11. Transcribed by Nancy Posey.

"JANUARY--In San Francisco, Cal., February 1, 1917, Mrs. Minnie Bell JANUARY, widow of the late William H. JANUARY and mother of William A. JANUARY, Mrs. A.W. HESS, Mrs. Francis STEVENSON and Mrs. W.L. HAMBLETON and daughter of Mrs. Amelia A. WILLIAMS of San Jose, Cal., a native of San Jose, Cal., aged 53 years, (illegible) months and 2 days. Friends are invited to attend the funeral tomorrow (Saturday), February 3, 1917, at 2 o'clock p.m. from the parlors of Hocking & Arnold, No. 279 North First street. Interment at Oak Hill Cemetery." Source: San Jose Mercury Herald, 2 Feb 1917, p. 14.

"JARRETT--Abraham." Source: San Francisco Morning Call, 1 Apr 1891.

"JARVIS--In Watsonville, Nov. 10th, John JARVIS, aged 40 years." Source: San Francisco Daily Examiner, 20 Nov 1865.

"JARVIS--In Watsonville, Nov. 11th, John JARVIS, aged 40 years." Source: San Francisco Daily Examiner, 23 Nov 1865.

"JARY--Interment in San Francisco, Feb. 20, Simeon JARY, Vermont, 35." Source: Alta California, 28 Feb 1853. Submitted by Martha Richards.

"JAUDIN--In San Francisco, Dec. 4th, Ernest JAUDIN, aged 31 years." Source: Sacramento Daily Bee, 23 March 1868. Transcribed by Betty Loose.

"JEFFERIS--In Vallejo, Cal., September 17, 1909, Enos Philip, beloved husband of Mae JEFFERIS, loving father of Beatrice and Ruth JEFFERIS, and brother of Mrs. J. A. FITZGERALD, Mrs. A. HODGE of Vallejo and Mrs. N.J. CORWIN of Oakland." Source: San Francisco Call, 18 Sept 1909, p. 15.

"JEFFRESS--In this city, January 3, 1899, Caroline, beloved wife of E.T. JEFFRESS, a native of San Francisco, aged 40 years." Source: San Francisco Daily Morning Call, 4 Jan, 1899, p. 13.

"JEGHERS--Death - William B. JEGHERS." Source: San Francisco Call, 26 Oct 1889, p. 8. Transcribed by Sylvia Mast.

"JELLINGS--In Alameda, May 10, William, beloved husband of I.E. JELLINGS and father of Elizabeth, Edward and William JELLINGS, a native of Wellingham, Cambridge, England, aged 65 years, 6 months and 19 days. Friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral services this day (Tuesday) at 1:30 o'clock, at his late residence, 1819 San Jose avenue, Alameda. Internment, Mountain View Cemetary." Source: San Francisco Chronicle, 12 May 1896, p. 14. Transcribed by Andy Rumer.

"JENKINS--Mr. Geo. H. JENKINS, a native of Baltimore, aged 42 years, committed suicide in San Francisco on Friday last, in the boarding house of Mrs. HANNAH, 551 Folsom St., by blowing his brains out with a pistol. The deceased has been long suffering with disease and his sanity was more or less impaired." Source: Sonoma County Journal (Petaluma, CA), 8 Mar 1861. Transcribed by Jeanne Taylor.

"JENKINS--George H. JENKINS, a native of Baltimore, aged 42y, committed suicide in San Francisco, last Friday." Source: The Sonoma Democrat, 6 Mar 1861. Transcribed by Jeanne Taylor.

"JENKINS--In the City and County Hospital, December 31, 1898, Ormont Courtland JENKINS, a native of Kentucky, aged 38 years." Source: San Francisco Bulletin, 1 Jan 1899.

"JENNER--Died at Napa, July 16, 1879, Dr. E.K. JENNER, formerly of Healdsburg, aged 66y 10m, a native of Vermont, the funeral was held at the son-in-laws, Mr. WORTHINGTON, of San Francisco. He leaves a wife and several small children in Portland, Or., a son and daughter in San Francisco, another son, Charlie, in Wash. Terr." Source: Russian River Flag (Healdsburg, CA), 31 July 1879. Transcribed by Jeanne Taylor.

"JENNEY--In this city, January 23, 1893, Enoch S. JENNEY, a native of Ohio, aged 66 years. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend the funeral TO-MORROW (Friday), at 1 o'clock P.M., from the parlors of McAvoy & Gallagher, 20 Fifth street. Interment Laurel Hill Cemetery." Source: The Morning Call (San Francisco), 26 January 1893, page 8. Transcribed by Elaine Sturdevant.

"JENNINGS--In San Francisco, May 7th, George Ingersoll, infant son of Elisha E. and Halamay JENNINGS." Source: Sacramento Daily Union, 10 May 1865. Transcribed by Betty Loose.

"JENSEN--Mrs. C.M., 58 yrs." Source: San Francisco Examiner, 17 Jan 1892, p. 7.

"JEROME--In this city, May 19, Bridget JEROME, a native of Ireland, aged 61 years." Source: San Francisco Call, 21 May 1887, p. 8.

"JESPERSON--Arthur W." Source: San Francisco Examiner, 25 July 1914.

"JESSEN--In this city, July 9, George Peter, beloved son of James and Auguste JESSEN a native of San Francisco, aged 1 year, 7 months and 24 days. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, to-day (Sunday), at 2 o'clock p.m., from the residence of his parents, No. 308 Seventh street, between Folsom and Harrison." Source: San Francisco Daily Morning Call, 10 July 1881.

"JESSEN--San Francisco, Nov. 6 - Henning Elmiel, son of Christina JESSEN, 9 months and 22 days." Source: The Daily Union (Sacramento, CA), 9 Nov 1874. Transcribed by Betty Loose.

"JESSEN--In this city, July 1, Jacob Mateas, son of Jacob and Christiani JESSEN, a native of San Francisco, aged 1 years and 6 months. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend the funeral to-day (Wednesday) at 2 o'clock p.m. from the residence of his grandfather, Peter LEA, 223 Seventh street, without further notice." Source: San Francisco Daily Morning Call, 2 July 1873.

"JESSUP--Interment in San Francisco, Feb. 18, Robert JESSUP, Philadelphia, 24." Source: Alta California, 28 Feb 1853. Submitted by Martha Richards.

"JESSURUN--In this city, January 20, Emma, wife of I. B. JESSURUN, aged 20 years and 8 months. Friends and acquaintences of the family, and those of Jules CERF, Esq., are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, TO-MORROW (Friday) at 10 o'clock A.M., from the residence of the family, No. 19 Lewis street." Source: San Francisco Call, 21 Jan 1875, p.4. Transcribed by Martha Richards.

"JEWELL--In San Francisco, Cal., January 31, 1917, Mrs. Jana JEWELL, mother of Mrs. Jane KOENIG, sister of Mrs. M.W. LIPE, John McCRACKEN, Mrs. Margaret McGREGOR, Mrs. Tillie SHARP and Mrs. Minnie McDOWELL of Cleveland, Ohio, a native of Scotland, aged 77 years, and 1 month. Friends are invited to attend the funeral today (Friday), February 2, at 11 o'clock a.m. from parlors of San Jose Undertaking Co., No. 276 South Second street. Interment Oak Hill." Source: San Jose Mercury Herald, 2 Feb 1917, p. 14.