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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.

"MEACHAM--In Dogtown, Butte county, Sept. 6th, Mrs. Margaret Olivia MEACHAM, aged 34 years and 8 months." Source: San Francisco Daily Examiner, 20 Sept 1865.

"MEACHAM--Death of Mrs. MEACHAM, one of the first settlers in Santa Rosa Township. It is with much regret that we announce the death of Mrs. Sarah MEACHAM, wife of Alonzo MEACHAM, who resides on Mark West creek near Fulton. In the death of Mrs. MEACHAM one of the oldest of the residents of Santa Rosa township disappears from the walks of life. Mrs. MEACHAM was aged about 69 years. In 1851 her husband was engaged in merchandising on the corners of California and Montgomery streets in San Francisco, in partnership with the late Berthold HOEN. The great fire of that year burned them out. Mr. HOEN after the fire went to Oregon, and Mr. MEACHAM, at the instance of Donald McDONALD, the father of Mrs. George HALL, of this city, came to Santa Rosa. McDONALD and his partner, David MALLAGH, had a store at the old adobe on Santa Rosa creek, and Mr. MEACHAM had met them in a business way. The result of the visit was the purchase by MEACHAM of the business, and he came here to reside permanently. In the fall of 1852 Barney HOEN returned from Oregon and bought an interest in the business. In the following spring, 1853, the late T. HAHMAN came up and bought out the interest of MEACHAM in the business. Mr. MEACHAM had in this interval purchased eighty acres of land of CARILLO, of which the westerly line ran through the center of the plaza and Mendocino street to the Bridge Williams slough. This tract is now the main portion of the city of Santa Rosa. MEACHAM afterward sold the land as an entirety to HAHMAN & HOEN. He has resided ever since in the county, both he and his wife, up to the time of her death on Wednesday last. Mrs. MEACHAM was a very bright woman who was beloved by all who knew her, and her long residence in the county had made her many friends. She has a daughter, Mrs. CASEWIN of Oakland, and three sons, one of whom is a resident of Redwood City. The deceased was among the oldest continuous residents of this county, and it is a sad task which has devolved upon us to make this inefficent and too short notice of her long, memorable and useful life. The funeral will take place on Friday at her late residence, and the interment will be in the cemetery here, overlooking the CARILLOadobe ranch house, which was her first home in the county forty-two years ago." Source: The Sonoma Democrat (Santa Rosa, CA), 13 Jan 1894. Transcribed by Jeanne Taylor.

"MEACHAM--From last Saturday's King City 'Settler' -- As we go to press the news comes of the death in San Francisco of Postmaster A.D. MEACHAM of King City on the evening of Thursday, the 15th." Source: Salinas Weekly Index, 22 Sept 1892. Transcribed by Dee.

"MEAD--Mrs. Catherine S. MEAD, wife of Charles H. MEAD, age 36 years, 6 months; died after a lingering illness." Source: New York Daily Times, Saturday, June 24, 1854, California Section. Contact: Mary Utschig Read maryutschig@yahoo.com

"MEAD--Died at Vallejo, Oct. 27, 1882, Frank D. MEAD, aged 37y; leaves a widow and 4 children at Vallejo; father, mother, two sisters and a brother in San Francisco." Source: Russian River Flag (Healdsburg, CA), 2 Nov 1882. Transcribed by Jeanne Taylor.

"MEAD--in this city, May 4, 1941, Ida M. MEAD, dearly beloved wife of the late William H. MEAD, loving sister of Mrs. James F. RICHARDS (sic), Mrs. Regina C. MACKEY and the late Alfred de WIT; a native of San Francsco. Friends are invited to attend the funeral Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. from the chapel of H. F. Suhr Co., 2919 Mission St near 25th, thence to Star of the Sea Church, 8th and Geary, where a requiem mass will be celebrated for the repose of her soul commencing at 9:30 a.m." Source: San Francisco Chronicle, 6 May 194, p.11, c.7. Contact: Martha Richards maseattle@copper.net

"DUANE--BY MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH -- San Francisco, Oct. 7 -- Ex-Chief Charles DUANE died suddenly about 6 o'clock this morning from apoplexy or heart disease. -Purser Ralph H. MEAD, of the P.M.S.S. Co., died about the same hour." Source: Stockton Daily Argus, 8 Oct 1862. Transcribed by Dee.

"MEAGHER--MRS. MEAGHER DEAD--MARYSVILLE (Yuba Co.), October 23 - Mrs. Annie MEAGHER, well know in Delmar, Idaho, and this city, between which places she spent the major portion of her life, died here Saturday night after a lingering illness. She was a sister of Martin CASEY and of the late Thomas CASEY. The other relatives are Mrs. Teresa CARN, of San Francisco, a daughter, and Miss Ida MEAGHER, of this city, a granddaughter. Several days ago, Rev. M. COLEMAN, at the request of the dying woman, was appointed guardian of the estate of her grandchild, who will inherit her property. Mrs. MEAGHER was a native of Ireland and 68 years of age." Source: The Evening Bee (Sacramento, Cal.), 23 Oct 1905, Page 6. Transcribed by Betty Loose.

"MEAGHER (nee BAILLY)--In this city, December 21, 1918, Genevieve M., dearly beloved wife of Dr. Francis L. MEAGHER, and loving daughter of Timothy J. and Mary A. BAILLY, and sister of Leo E. and Marietta E. BAILLY, a native of Santa Cruz. The funeral will take place Tuesday at 8:45 o'clock from the chapel of S.A. White, 2200 Sutter st, northwest corner Pierce; thence to St. Dominic's Chruch, where a requiem high mass will be celebrated for the repose of her soul, commencing at 9 o'clock. Interment, Holy Cross Cemetery." Source: San Francisco Chronicle, 23 December 1918.

"MEAHAN--In the City and County Hospital, January 9, Steve MEAHAN, a native of Ireland, aged 40 years." Source: San Francisco Daily Morning Call, 10 Jan 1892.

"MEARA (VAN EDSINGA)--There will be a month's mind requiem high mass celebrated for the repose of the soul of the late Catherine T. MEARA, at St. Ignatius' Church, Hayes and Shrader streets, Tuesday, January 14, at 9:30 o'clock a.m." Source: San Francisco Examiner, 12 Jan 1913, p. 71.

"MECUM--We regret to chronicle the death of the little infant of Mr. and Mrs. Ira MECUM, which occurred at their home in San Francisco last Friday evening at 11:50 o'clock. The little child had been suffering from pneumonia for several weeks to which disease it finally succumbed. The bereaved parents have our sincere sympathy in their hour of sorrow." Source: Big Valley Gazette (Bieber, Lassen Co., Cal), 25 Jan 1905. Transcribed by Billie Reynolds.

"MEDILL--DIED AWAY FROM HOME--MARYSVILLE (Yuba Co.), January 20 - John MEDILL, who died in the Sisters' Hospital at Sacramento yesterday, was a resident of this city, where he was employed as sexton of the Catholic Church. Cancer of the stomach was the cause of his passing. He was a native of San Francisco." Source: Sacramento Evening Bee, 30 Jan 1905. Transcribed by Betty Loose.

"MEE--Ann, 79 years." Source: San Francisco Examiner, 25 July 1914.

"MEE--In this city, November 24, John Trask, beloved husband of Adelaide H. MEE, loving father of Jaunita Trask POLK. Interment private. Funeral services held Tuesday at the mortuary of Halsted & Co." Source: San Francisco Chronicle, 25 Nov 1940, p. 9. Transcribed by Sylvia Mast.

"MEEHAN--In this city May 28, 1928 Charles W., dearly beloved husband of May MEEHAN and loving father of Charles J. and Valentine MEEHAN, Mrs. R.B. HULBERT and Mrs. G.W. LINCH and the late George T. MEEHAN and loving son of the late Charles W. and Henrietta MEEHAN and loving brother of the late Ulysses, George and Abbie MEEHAN, a native of San Francisco, California. A member of San Francisco lodge No. 27 L.O.O.M. The funeral will take place Thursday May 31,1928 at 9:15 a.m. from parlors of McBrearty & McCormick, 645 Valencia st., between 17th and 18th sts; Thence to Sacred Heart Church, where a requiem high mass will be offered for the repose of his soul, comencing at 9:45 a.m. Internment at Holy Cross Cemetery." Source: San Francisco Examiner, 30 May 1928. Contact: Karen Prilaman KPrilaman@aol.com

"MEEHAN--In this city, Sept. 19th, Delia MEEHAN, a native of England, aged 18 years." Source: San Francisco Daily Examiner, 20 and 21 Sept 1865.

"MEEHAN--Hanuah [sic.]." Source: San Francisco Morning Call, 28 March 1891.

"MEEK--In San Francisco, April 6, D.K. MEEK, aged 20 years." Source: Sacramento Bee, 10 April, 1875. Transcribed by Sandra Bordelon.

"MEEK--In Jackson, October 31st, Roxey E., wife of S.H.L. MEEK, aged 37 years." Source: San Francisco Daily Examiner, 8 Nov 1865.

"MEEK--At his residence, at San Lorenzo, December 26, at 5 o'clock A.M., William MEEK, a native of Ohio, aged 63 years." Source: San Francisco Call, 28 Dec 1880 p.4. Transcribed by Martha Richards.

"MEEKER--The steamer, 'Northerner,' Capt. W.L. DALL, plying between San Francisco, the North Coast and Victoria, struck a sunken rock when near Cape Mendocino, on the afternoon of the 15th inst., on the up trip, and shortly became a perfect wreck. Many passengers were saved, 32 lives were lost. Passengers lost: Mr. MEEKER, to Steilacoom..." Source: Sonoma County Journal (Petaluma, CA), 20 Jan 1860. Transcribed by Jeanne Taylor.

"MEEKS--Washington MEEKS, a pioneer, died in San Francisco yesterday. He was born in New York in 1818 and came to California in 1849." Source: Sacramento Bee, 10 April 1906, p. 10. Transcribed by Sandi Bordelon.

"MEHEGAN--In San Francisco, September 11th, Michael B. MEHAGAN, a native of County Kerry, Ireland, aged 33 years." Source: Sacramento Daily Bee, 15 Sept 1858. Transcribed by Betty Loose.

"MEHEN--In this city, May 16, Mararate Catherine, beloved and youngest daughter of Catherine and the late Thomas MEHEN, a native of San Francisco, aged 2 years and 6 months. Friends and acqaintances are respectfully invited to attend the funeral to-day (Monday), at 2:30 o'clock p.m. from the residence of the parents, No. 225 Perry street." Source: San Francisco Morning Call, 19 May 1884.

"MEHIR--In this city, May 16, 1936, Peter MEHIR." Source: San Francisco Call Bulletin, 18 May, 1936.

"MEHNERT--In this city, June 24, 1907, Ernest MEHNERT, father of Ernest and Gustave MEHNERT, and Mrs. Mary LINDBERG, a native of Germany, aged 75 years. Notice of funeral hereafter. Remains at the parlors of A.W. Martin & Co., 1868 Geary Street." Source: San Francisco Call, 26 June 1907, page 13. Transcribed by Carolyn Schwab.

"MEHRTENS--In this city, January 24, 1893, John, beloved son of John and Meta MEHRTENS, and brother of Ernest, Martin, Charles, Marie and Henry MEHRTENS, a native of Amt Hagen, Hanover, Germany, aged 25 years 1 month and 13 days. A member of Verein Eintracht. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend the funeral THIS DAY (Thursday), at 1 o clock P.M., from his late residence, corner First avenue and Point Lobos road, thence to Verein Eintracht Hall, 316 Post street, where the funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock P.M. Interment I.O.O.F. Cemetery." Source: The Morning Call (San Francisco), 26 January 1893, page 8. Transcribed by Elaine Sturdevant.

"MEI--In this city, January 10, Palmira MEI, dearly beloved wife of Rudolph MEI and loving mother of Valentino and Pellegrino MEI and Mrs. Isolina FRANCHI, Mrs. Guiseppina MEI, Mrs. Isabella ZARONI, Mrs. Pompilia FREDIANI and Mrs. Armida NANNIZZI, a native of Italy, aged 68 years, 4 months and 22 days. Friends and acqaintances are respectfully invited to attend the funeral to-morrow (Monday) at 9:30 o'clock a.m. from her late residence, 36 Downey street, thence to St. Agnes' Church, Masonic avenue, near Page, where a requiem high mass will be...[can't read the rest]." Source: San Francisco Examiner, 12 Jan 1913, p. 71. Contact: Jo Ann ellievader@yahoo.com

"MEIER--C. C. MEIER, of San Francisco, a prisoner on the steamer Carmania, shot and killed himself in his cabin to-day just as the big liner was entering New York Harbor. MEIER was charged with embezzling $20,000 from a San Francisco wine merchant, and was returning from London to answer the charge. He shot himself at daylight as the outlines of the American shore became visible. He was in custody of an officer. MEIER was arrested in London at the request of the State Department at Washington. He did not contest the application for his extradition." Source: Sacramento Bee, 8 January 1906, p.1. Transcribed by Nancy Phillips.

"MEIER--In San Francisco, June 3, Mrs. Julia MEIER, aged 33 years and six months." Source: Sacramento Daily Bee, 17 Nov 1877. Transcribed by Betty Loose.

"MEIER--Martin, Died August 6, 1882 - Martin MEIER, better known as Professor CASPER, was found Sunday lying on the sidewalk in the Barbary Coast quarter, mortally wounded by stab wound to the back. He died in a few minutes." Source: Sacramento Bee, 7 Aug 1882. Transcribed by Sandra Bordelon.

"MEIKLEHAUGH--In San Francisco, May 9th, Mary Jane MEIKLEHAUGH, aged 7 months and 12 days." Source: Sacramento Daily Bee, 12 May 1865. Transcribed by Betty Loose.

"MEISS--In Drytown, Amador county, Dec 11th, Henry MEISS, aged 72 years." Source: San Francisco Daily Examiner, 19 Dec 1865.

"MELCHER--In this city, November 26, Mrs. Kate DEWEY, wife of J.A. MELCHER of this city, and daughter of the late Joseph L. DEWEY of Hanover, N.H. Funeral to-day, at 2 p.m., from St. John's Presbyterian Church, Post street." Source: Daily Alta California, 29 Nov 1885.

"MELIA--In this city, May 4, Catherine, beloved daughter of Patrick and Mary Jane MELIA, a native of San Francisco, aged 17 years, 8 months and 4 days. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, to-day (Saturday) at 8:30 a.m. from the residence of the parents, 9 Rondell place, off Sisteenth street, between Mission and Valencia; thence to Mission Dolores church, where a solemn requiem high mass will be celebrated for the repose of her soul, commencing at 9 o'clock a.m. Interment Mount Calvary cemetery." Source: San Francisco Call, 7 May 1887, p. 8.

"MELLETZ--In this city, March 15, George D. MELLETZ, a native of San Francisco, aged 33 years, 8 months and 14 days." Source: San Francisco Daily Evening Bulletin, 16 March, 1895.

"MELLINGTON--In San Francisco, Oct. 29, Charles MELLINGTON, aged 40 years." Source: Sacramento Evening Bee, 3 Nov 1870. Transcribed by Betty Loose.

"MELLOTT--Michael, 94 years." Source: San Francisco Examiner, 25 July 1914.

"MELOCHE--April 30, 1902, George MELOCHE, beloved husband of Rosa MELOCHE and father of George J., H. L. J. E. A. F. and Daisy MELOCHE and Mrs. Lena PEUBIN and Mrs. Agnes TRINIS, a native of Canada, aged 55 years. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend the funeral Friday, May 2 at a0 o'clock from Golden Gate Undertaking Company, 2475 Mission Street. Interment, Cypress Lawn Cemetery, by carriage." Source: San Francisco Call, 1 May 1902, page 13. Transcribed by Sandi Bordelon.

"MELUM--At rest, March 29, 1956, Erik MELUM. Funeral services Monday, April 2, 1956 at 10:30 a. m. from the mortuary of Julius S. Godeau, Inc. 41 Van Ness Ave. near Market St. Interment, Olivet Memorial Park." Source: San Francisco Examiner, 31 March 1956. Contact: Rolf Tandberg tandberg@centric.net

"MELVILLE--In Oakland, July 5th, Bridget Louise, beloved wife of John MELVILLE, a native if Ireland, aged 22 years. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, TO-DAY (Sunday), at 1 o’clock p.m., from her late residence, Telegraph avenue, Oakland." Source: San Francisco Daily Morning Call, 6 July, 1873. Transcribed by Jill Crowhurst Chesnik.

"MELVILLE--In this city, September 5, Michael MELVILLE, a native of Ireland, aged 60 years." Source: San Francisco Daily Morning Call, 6 Sept 1873.

"MENDELSON--In this city, September 9, Morris MENDELSON, of the firm of MENDELSON Brothers, Yokohama, Japan), a native of Prussia, aged 36 years." Source: San Francisco Daily Morning Call, 11 Sept 1873.

"MENDIS--The remains of Joseph MENDIS, son of Captain A. MENDIS of this city, were laid to rest yesterday afternoon in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Deceased was a native of this city, but had resided in San Francisco for several years. The funeral took place from the undertaking establishment of W.F. GORMLEY. Religious services were held in the Cathedral by Rev. John F. QUINN. The pallbearers were J.D. MOYNAHAN, Fred CUTTING, Joseph SANTOS, Edward GLATZ, John CAREY and W. WHALEN." Source: Sacramento Bee, 7 March 1904. Transcribed by Betty Loose.

"MENENDEZ--Andres - In S.F., November 19, 1980, beloved husband of Leticia MENENDEZ; also survived by the CASTRO Families; a native of El Salvador. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial, Monday, 11 a.m. at St. James' Church, Rosary Sunday, 3 p.m. at California Funeral Service, Chapels of Suhr & Wieboldt, 1465 Valencia St. Interment Italian Cemetery." Source: San Francisco Chronicle, 23 November 1980, p. 11. Transcribed by Bev Colgin.

MENERIN--Charles Henry." Source: San Francisco Morning Call, 28 March 1891.

"MENGULA--In this city, July 15, Anna, wife of Dominick MENGULA, a native of Germany, aged 26 years." Source: Alta California, 17 July 1879.

"MENGULA--In this city, July 15, Anna, wife of Dominick MENGULA, a native of Germany, aged 26 years. Friends and acquaintances are respecfully invited to attend the funeral, to-day (Thursday) at 2 o'clock p.m. from her late residence, No. 3 Bartol street, off Broadway, between Montgomery and Samsome." Source: San Francisco Daily Morning Call, 17 July 1879.

"MENKE--In this city June 2, Theresa MENKE, dearly beloved and devoted wife of August MENKE and loving mother of William MENKE and Mrs. Augusta GRANDEMAN, a native of Prussia, Germany, aged 73 years 5 months and 14 days." Source: San Francisco Bulletin, 5 June 1911. Transcribed by Evalou.

"MENZI--Sophia." Source: San Francisco Morning Call, 3 Apr 1891.

"MERCIER--June 2, 1869, Marie Napolean MERCIER, a native of France, aged 67 years." Source: San Francisco Call, 4, June 1869, p.2. Transcribed by Sandra Bordelon.

"MERCURIO--Anthony (Tony) - November 20, 1980; beloved son of the late Gaetano and Teresa MERCURIO; loving brother of Sam, Vincent, Frank and Tom MERCURIO, Jennie SUTTLE and Rose KNIGHT; loving uncle of many nephews and nieces; aged 67 years. Rosary Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Parking attendants on duty. Funeral Monday at 9 a.m. from the memorial Chapels of Carew & English. Masonic at Golden Gate Ave.; thence to the Church of SS. Peter & Paul where a Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 9:30 a.m. Entombment Italian Cemetery." Source: San Francisco Chronicle, 23 November 1980, p. 11. Transcribed by Bev Colgin.

"MEREDITH--Cyrus Noel MEREDITH, a resident of this county and widely known for the past 50y, died at a County seat sanitarium Monday night, after 5 years of sickness. He was a native of CA., aged 67y, born in Eldorado County. By industry and thrift he became one of the foremost ranchers of Sonoma Co. and did not retire from active work until 5y ago. Up to a year ago he lived on his ranch near Forestville. Prior to taking up ranching he was a timber contractor. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Margaret MEREDITH, and 7 grown children; Mrs. Walter CLEVELAND, Healdsburg; Oscar and Bert MEREDITH, Modesto; Mrs. Wm. JANSEN, Oakland; Mrs. L.M. MEREDITH, Santa Rosa; Mrs. Walter WRIGHT and Miss Hazel MEREDITH, San Francisco." Source: The Sotoyome Scimitar (Healdsburg, Sonoma Co., CA), 10 June 1921. Transcribed by Jeanne Taylor.

"MERK--In this city, January 22, Augusta, beloved wife of the late John MERK and mother of Albert, Annie, John, Joseph and Lillie MERK and Mrs. J. ROWE, a native of Germany, aged 44 years 7 months and 27 days. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend the funeral to-morrow (Friday), at 2 o'clock p.m., from the parlors of H. F. Suhr & Co., 1137 Mission street, between Seventh and Eighth. Interment, Laurel Hill Cemetery." Source: San Francisco Examiner, 24 Jan 1901, p.6.

"MERMIER--In San Francisco, January 2, 1866, Victor MERMIER, a native of France." Source: Sacramento Bee, 4 Jan 1866. Transcribed by Sandra Bordelon.

"MERRICK--M.D. MERRICK, 52y, dropped dead in San Francisco a few days since, from rupture of the heart." Source: Russian River Flag, 2 Mar 1882. Transcribed by Jeanne Taylor.

"MERRILL--Captain C. A. MERRILL, who was the promoter of the Eagle Lake tunnel, died in San Francisco on the 10th of this month." Source: Big Valley Gazette (Bieber, Lassen Co, CA), 5 Sept 1901. Transcribed by Billie C. Reynolds.

"MERRIMAN--In this city, January 7, 1892, Leon, beloved son of Isaac and Nieves MERRIMAN, a native of San Francisco, aged 2 years and 6 months. Friends and acqaintances are respecfully invited to attend the funeral this day (Sunday) at 10 o'clock a.m. from the residence of his parents, 80 West Mission street. Interment, I.O.O.F. Cemetery." Source: San Francisco Daily Morning Call, 10 Jan 1892.

"MERRITT--ARTILLERYMAN COMMITS SUICIDE. By Associated Press. SAN FRANCISCO, Dec.3. -- L. D. MERRITT, a private in Battery B, Third Artillery committed suicide to-day by shooting himself through the head. MERRITT enlisted last April at Indianapolis." Source: San Jose Mercury, 3 Dec 1899, p.2. Transcribed by Susan Cherry-Boyer.

"MERRITT--In Oakland, November 16th, Samuel MERRITT, youngest son of the late Captain Isaac MERRITT, of Bath Maine. [Eastern papers please copy.] Source: Alta California, 19 Nov 1870.

"MERRITT--Entered into rest, in this city, November 8, William A. MERRITT, dearly beloved son of Catherine MERRITT and the late Joseph MERRITT and brother Joseph and George and Maud MERRITT, a native of Gold Hill, Nevada. A member of Ship Fitters Union. Funeral services to-morrow (Sunday), at 2 o'clock p.m., from the residence of his mother, 567 San Bruno avenue, near Eighteenth. Interment private, Mount Olivet Cemetery, by automobile." Source: San Francisco Examiner, 10 Nov 1916. Contact: Lloyd Raeg raeg@earthlink.net

"MERSEREAU--Addison S. - 80 years." Source: San Francisco Examiner, 26 Feb 1915. Transcribed by Cheryl Jensen.

"MESSERTH, Caroline P., 65 years." Source: San Francisco Examiner, 10 July 1911.

"MESSERVY--In this city, March 23, George MESSERVY, a native of South Carolina, aged 51 years. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend the funeral this day (Friday), at 2 o'clock P. M. from St. Mary's Hospital." Source: San Francisco Chronicle, 21 Mar 1876. Transcribed by John Ireland.

"METCALF--THE MURDER OF BRUCE METCALF--His Wife Arrested, But She Says E.P. KEELEY Fired The Fatal Shot - The Latter Had Been Keeping Company With Her--SAN FRANCISCO, December 29 - Early this morning Bruce METCALF, a photographer, was shot and killed in a room at 18 Seventh Street, which he was occupying with his wife. She was arrested on suspicion of having murdered him. To-day she told a story to the police which implicates a man named Edward Pierce KEELEY with whom she had been keeping company. The woman, who had filed an application for divorce, met her husband yesterday. During the night they were heard quarreling and soon afterwards lodgers in the house were startled by two pistol shots. The police found METCALF dead on the floor with a bullet wound in his neck. His wife had fled to another room, where she was taken into custody. She declares that she is innocent of the crime, but says that a man resembling KEELEY came to the room while she and her husband were engaged in an altercation. METCALF, she asserts, knocked her down, when the door was broken in and the shooting occurred. The police are looking for KEELEY, who is a structural ironworker. Mrs. METCALF says she was born in Auburn, Cal., and was married to METCALF in Sacramento twelve years ago." Source: Sacramento Evening Bee, 29 Dec 1904. Transcribed by Betty Loose.

"METCALF--Breezes From The Bay--San Francisco, July 14. METCALF, Thomas - Died July 14 1882 - Thomas METCALF, a native of England, aged 45, a cook, died in city prison today. He was found stupid with liquor or opium in the street last night and did not regain consciousness. He had been drinking heavily." Source: Sacramento Bee, 14 July 1882. Transcribed by Sandra Bordelon.

"METTLETON--In this city, October, 7 at her late residence, Mississippi street, Potrero, Miss Marth METTLETON, a native of Ireland. Friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral services this day (Tuesday). at 10 o'clock A.M., from 641 Sacramento street." Source: San Francisco Morning Call, 9 Oct 1888, p. 8.

"MEWES--Execution in San Francisco -- Charles Henry MEWES was executed in the county jail of San Francisco on Friday, the 10th inst., for the murder of Peter BECKER. About 100 persons were in the prison to witness the execution while a large number were congregated about the jail, on the houses and on the heights of Telegraph Hill; among them were 2 Mexican women, who refused to retire, when advised to. He fell about 8 feet, and died very easy." Source: Weekly Stockton Democrat, 19 Dec 1858. Transcribed by Dee.

"MEWES--H.F. MEWES was executed in San Francisco, last Friday, for the murder of Peter BICKER." Source: Sonoma County Journal (Petaluma, CA), 17 Dec 1858. Transcribed by Jeanne Taylor.

"MEYER--In this city, September 13, A. D. F. H. MEYER, beloved husband of Rebecca MEYER (born MULLER), a native of Steterbert Amt Ptolzenau, Province of Hanover, Prussia, aged 33 years. Friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, today (Friday) at 2 o'clock p.m. from Odd Fellow's Hall, on Montgomery Street." Source: San Francisco Examiner, 16 Sept 1881. Transcribed by Janet Anderson.

"MEYER--Amelia MEYER died on February 14th in her 78th year. Christian burial was given at Olivet Memorial Park on February 17th. Mrs. MEYER was a native of Germany where she was baptized and confirmed.” Source: Saint Paulus Chimes, March 1958. Transcribed by Judy Hitzeman.

"MEYER--San Francisco, Sept. 18th - Chas. MEYER of the well known firm of MEYER & SIMS, riggers and stevedores, was instantly killed at the New City Hall, at 3 o'clock this afternoon. The firm had the contract for raising the many girders employed in the construction of the Northeast wing on McAlister St. and MEYER was acting in the position of Superintendent. While raising a 300-ton girder this afternoon the guy-rope broke and MEYER was struck by the boom of the derrick, crushing in his skull and chest. Death was instantaneous. He was a married man, 48y of age and lived with his wife and 4 children on First St. near Folsom." Source: The Sonoma Democrat (Santa Rosa, CA), 20 Sept 1890. Transcribed by Jeanne Taylor.

"MEYER--Dora, wife of Moses MEYER, who formerly conducted a large business in Healdsburg, and now owns a vast amount of real estate in this city, died at her home in San Francisco last Saturday of blood poisoning. She was 54y and leaves a large family." Source: Sonoma County Tribune (Healdsburg, CA), 12 May 1892. Transcribed by Jeanne Taylor.

"MEYER--In this city, November 28, Dorothea, wife of Frederich A. MEYER, aged 43 years, 10 months and 5 days. Funeral to-day, at 2 p.m., from No. 1628 Turk street. Interment I.O.O.F. Cemetery." Source: Daily Alta California, 30 Nov 1885.

"MEYER--E.A. MEYER, a female patient at the Smallpox Hospital, died Sunday [17 July 1887]." Source: Sacramento Bee (Bay Gleanings), 19 July, 1887, p.3. Transcribed by Sandra Bordelon.

"MEYER--In this city, January 3, Fred MEYER, a native of Germany, aged 73 years." Source: San Francisco Bulletin, 5 Jan 1899, p. 3.

"MEYER--Harriott E. MEYER--Harriott E. MEYER, 57, of Colma, died June 1 at St. Luke's Hospital in San Francisco after a lengthy illness. A native of San Francisco, she had resided in Colma about two years. Mrs. MEYER was a registered nurse, and was employed at St. Luke's Hospital for many years before becoming ill. Funeral services will be held Monday from Lasswell Chapel, with a requiem mass at Our Lady of Mercy Church at 9 a.m. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Thomas H. MEYER; two sons, James and Thomas MEYER Jr.; two brothers, Matthew and James FINNIGAN; one sister, Mrs. Mabel ANDERSON, and five grandchildren. Contributions to the American Cancer Society are preferred." Source: San Mateo Times, 3 June 1967, p. 3. Transcribed by Chris.

"MEYER--In this city, Dec 28th, Heinrich Johann MEYER, only child of Louis and Johanna Henrietta MEYER, aged 1 year and 10 days." Source: San Francisco Daily Examiner, 29 Dec 1865.

"MEYER--At San Francisco, Apr. 28, John R. MEYER, a native of" California, aged 45 years, 3 mos. […eldest son of Judge and Mrs. F.R. MEYER… after a brave struggle with the ravages of typhoid-pneumonia… The greater part of his life was spent at San Benito, where he was well known and popular. He was jovial, kind-hearted and liberal, ever ready to lend a helping hand to friend or neighbor. About 6 years ago he moved to San Francisco, entering the employ of a large sheet iron factory…The funeral was held from the M.E. Church Wednesday afternoon.]." Source: The Free Lance (Hollister, San Benito Co.), 5 May 1905. Transcribed by Dee.

"MEYER--In this city, August 27, 1942, Lillie, devoted wife of Charles C. MEYER. (Santa Rosa, Calif., papers please copy.) Services Sunday, 9 a.m. Sinai Memorial Chapel, Divisadero St. at Geary. Interment, Salem Memorial Park." Source: San Francisco Examiner, 30 Aug 1942, Page 17. Transcribed by Cathy Gowdy.

"MEYER--Mabel Wilson - In this city, November 20, 1980; beloved wife of the late Wilson MEYER; devoted mother of Harriet M. QUARRE and Jeffery W. MEYER; loving grandmother of Pamela MC LAUGHLIN, Elizabeth HELMAN, Catherine ALEXANDER, Wilson, Simone and Marianne QUARRE, four great-grandchildren; daughter of the late Arthur and Alice WILSON; a native of California, aged 80 years; a member of Francisca Club, Century Club, and Junior League of San Francisco; a Fellow of California Academy of Sciences. Friends are invited to attend the funeral, 11 a.m. Monday, November 24 at N. Gray & Co., Divisadero Street at Post. Memorials to Visiting Nurses Association of San Francisco or California Academy of Sciences preferred." Source: San Francisco Chronicle, 23 November 1980, p. 11. Transcribed by Bev Colgin.

"MEYER--In the City and County Hospital, June 27th, Marguerite MEYER, a native of England, aged 22 years." Source: San Francisco Daily Examiner, 29 June 1865.

"MEYER--In this city, September 30, Oser, beloved husband of Bertha MEYER and father of Mrs. H. FRIEDLANDER, Mrs. A. MAUTNER, Mark, Mose O., Ben F., Sam Oralia, Louis, and Dr. Henry MEYER; a native of Prussia, aged 70 years. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend the funeral this day Tuesday at 2 o'clock from his late residence, 701 Broderick St. Interment, Hills of Eternity Cemetery by 3:30 train from Third and Townsend St. Congregation Sherith Israel officers and members are requested to attend the funeral of our late member Oser MEYER this day at 2 o'clock from his late residence, 701 Broderick St." Source: San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Oct 1894. Contact: Diane Dworzack dijaq@adelphia.net

"MEYER--Oser MEYER, senior member of the well known Salinas firm of O. MEYER & Sons, died at his home, 701 Broderick street, San Francisco, last Sunday, and was laid away to rest at the Hill of Eternity Cemetery, in that city on Tuesday afternoon. The deceased was highly esteemed by a large circle of friends and acquaintances. A devoted wife and the following named children are left to mourn their great loss: Mrs. H. FRIEDLANDER, Mrs. A. MAUTNER, Mark, Moses O., Ben F., Sam. Orelta [spelling iffy], Louis, and Dr. Henry MEYER." Source: Salinas Weekly Index, 4 Oct 1894. Transcribed by Dee.

"MEYERS--In this city, January 26, 1895, Charles MEYERS, a native of Germany, aged 56 years." Source: San Francisco Morning Call, 29 Jan 1895, p. 15. Transcribed by Colleen Norby.

"MEYERS--In this city, January 26, 1895 George MEYERS, a native of England, aged [2?] years 1 month and 26 days." Source: San Francisco Morning Call, 29 Jan 1895, p. 15. Transcribed by Colleen Norby.

"MEYERS--In this city, January 26, George Sidney Walter MEYERS, only and beloved son of George and Charlotte MEYERS, and brother of Mrs. George COLE and Mrs. George BO[..?]WED, a native of London, England, aged 22 years, 9 months and 26 days. [London papers please copy]. Funeral will take place to-morrow (Tuesday), at 2 o'clock, from the residence of his parents, 1829 Twenty-fourth street, corner of Ellen. Interment, Laural Hill Cemetery." Source: San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Jan 1895. Transcribed by John Ireland.

"MEYERS--On board steamship Winfield Scott, Dec. 19, John MEYERS of New York." Source: Daily Alta California, 1 Jan 1853. Transcribed by John Ireland.

"MEYERSTEIN--In this city, February 26, at 6 o'clock p.m., Hanna, daughter of J. and M. MEYERSTEIN, aged 11 months. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, this (Sunday) morning, at 10 o'clock, from 113 Felon street, between Bryant and Brannan and Third and Fourth." Source: San Francisco Daily Morning Call, 28 Feb 1869.

"MEYERSTEIN--In this city, February 7, Samuel, only son of Joseph and Minna MEYERSTEIN, aged 2 years, 4 months and 26 days." Source: San Francisco Daily Morning Call, 9 Feb 1869.