AUTRAND, Mrs. Thomas Mariposa Gazette, July 28, 1906 Death of Mrs. T. Autrand. Mrs. Autrand, wife of Thomas Autrand, the well known liquor dealer, passed away in Fresno last night after a long illness. Her death was due to dropsy of the heart. Mrs. Autrand had been a sufferer from the disease for many years, and had been under the care of physicians in Madera and Fresno for some time. About a year ago she was given up, but medical skill and the loving care of her family brought her through and she recovered. For a time she felt better than she had in years, but recently she began to get worse. About three weeks ago her husband took her to Fresno, where she had the benefit of the best medical skill of that city. The doctors realized that the end was near yesterday and sent for her husband, who hastened to the bedside of his wife. Towards midnight Mrs. Autrand's spirit took flight. The deceased was a native of Hornitos, Mariposa County, Cal., and was 46 years of age. Besides a husband she leaves nine children to mourn her loss. The deceased also leaves a brother, V. M. Coz, who resides in Fresno. Mrs Autrand was a loving mother and kind neighbor. She leaves a host of friends who will hear with regret of her demise. The remains were brought here to day for interment. The funeral will take place from the family residence on B Street Sunday at 2:30 p. m. – Madera Mercury, July 20th. - ---------------------------------- AUTRAND, Thos. Mariposa Gazette, August 17, 1907 Death of T. Autrand. Thos. Autrand, a well known citizen and business man of Madera, died at his home on B. Street last night at 9:30 o'clock from heart failure. Mr. Autrand had not enjoyed robust health for a number of years, but though taken seriously ill a couple of days ago, it was not thought that death was imminent, indeed he was thought to be improving only a little while before his death. T. Autrand was a native of France, aged 58 years. He came to this country when seven years old and most of his life was spent in the San Joaquin valley. For many years he teamed and farmed in Merced and Mariposa counties. About fifteen years ago he engaged in the whole sale and retail liquor business in Madera, which, with his sons, he conducted up to the time of his death. His wife died about a year ago. He had five sons, T. V., Joseph, John, Paula and Emilio, and four daughters, Lola, Louisa, Mercedes and Anna. His other near relatives are his mother, Mrs. Autrand, a brother Joseph Autrand, and sister Mrs. Merino, all of whom reside in Madera. Mr. Autrand had many friends, by whom his death is greatly regretted. – Madera Tribune, Aug 8th. - ------------------------------------------------- AUTRAND, Mrs. Mary Ann C. Mariposa Gazette, May 22, 1909 Mrs. Mary Ann C. Autrand, a native of France, who for thirty years was a resident of Indian Gulch, this county, died at Madera, May 14, aged 80 years and 15 days. She had been a resident of Madera a number of years. -- Thomas and Paulette Hilk 1725 Wildwood Ct. Merced, CA. 95340 E-mail address: paulette@elite.net