This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/VW.2ADE/1025.1 Message Board Post: I'll check the Merced Co death index this week, the earliest recorded death was in 1891. I found the following info the on the Mariposa GenWeb site. According to the obituaries/marriage/birth announcements it looks like Julia died sometime between Sept 1882 before 1903. Miss. Julia L. Jones obituary stated she was buried in the Masonic Cemetery in Mariposa beside her parents, her parents names are not on the Mariposa Cemetery index, it's possible they didn't have headstones, so they weren't counted when the cemetery was canvassed. Hope this helps some...Alma http://www.cagenweb.com/mariposa/ THIS DATABASE DONATED BY WILIAM DISBRO MARIPOSA VITALS--- PART OF THE MARIPOSA COUNTY, California, USA- GENWEB SITE----- JONES, J. Y. February 21, 1903 Mariposa Gazette Death of J. Y. JONES. Death claimed another of the pioneers of this valley when on Saturday night J. Y. JONES, Sr., answered the final summons. He had been sick but a few days with bronchitis, and was living at that time of his death at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. A. ROBINSON, the latter being a daughter of deceased. Jacob Yost JONES was born in Virginia 77 years ago. He came to California in the early "fifties," and settled at Quartzburg, Hornitos. In 1873 he came to Merced and has resided here almost continuously since that time, his business being that of a contractor and builder. He was well known throughout the counties of Merced and Mariposa, and was universally respected. Mr. JONES leaves eight children- David JONES of Arcata, Humbolt county; John R. JONES of Fresno; Dewitt C. JONES of Seattle; A. M. JONES of Fresno; Sam JONES of Los Angeles. All were present at the funeral Monday except David, D. C., and Sam. The funeral was held from the Robinson home on 18th street and Hoffman avenue at 2:30 Monday afternoon, Dr. JENKS conducting the service.- Merced Sun. ````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` June 16, 1871 Mariposa Free Press Born June 16, 1871 Mariposa Free Press In Hornitos, May 30, to the wife of J. Y. JONES, a son. Weight, 12 pounds `````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` Julia L. JONES Dies at Home In Stockton Mariposa Gazette, April 27, 1923 (submitted by Tom Hilk ) Greatly beloved lady passed away on Thursday morning at the home of her sister, Mrs. Mirian GOUCHER of Stockton after long illness. Was County Superintendent of Schools of Mariposa for eighteen years and a prominent member of Las Mariposas Chapter, Order Eastern Star. A telephone message was received by relatives in Mariposa Thursday, telling of the death of Miss Julia L. Jones, that morning at the home of her sister, Mrs. Mirian GOUCHER of 840 N. Hunter Street, Stockton, California. Miss Jones had been in declining health for many months and her death was not unexpected, although everything was done that medical science and the best physicians could do for her. Julia L. Jones was born at the Benton Mills and was, at the time of her death, 66 years of age. Her family were very prominent people in Mariposa where they resided for many years. Miss Jones was a highly educated and cultured woman and was elected to the office of County Superintendent of Schools of Mariposa in 1894! , and serving in that capacity from January 1, 1895 to march 12, 1912, resigning from office on account of her health and moving to Stockton where she has resided since. She was held in the highest esteem by the teachers, children and parents throughout her long useful term as Superintendent of Schools. Her many acts of kindness and charity will remain as a monument to her memory for years to come. She was a charter member of Las Mariposa Chapter, Order Eastern Star, and was faithful to its teachings in her daily work. And one of her last requests was that she be laid at eternal rest under the solemn rites of the chapter which was so much to her. She also was a N. D. G. W. She leaves to mourn her, two sisters Mrs. Mirian GOUCHER of Stockton and Mrs. Lucy TURNER of White Rock, Mariposa county, and one brother, Newman JONES of Los Angeles. The funeral will be held tomorrow, Saturday, at 2 o'clock p.m., interment to be in the family plot, in the Masonic cemetery at Mariposa, be! side her father and mother who preceded her to the grave many years. ``````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` http://www.cagenweb.com/mariposa/MASONCEM.html Jones L. F. 11/5/1895 8/5/1821 *74 Jones Julia Lois 4/26/1923 11/19/1857 *33 Jones Nathan Clark 11/7/1873 12/1/1859 *13 ``````````````````````````````````````````` MILLER - JONES April 16, 1881 Mariposa Gazette MILLER-JONES. - Our village was most pleasantly excited last Thursday evening over the marriage of Mr. Henry A. MILLER and Miss Lucy S. JONES. The marriage ceremony was performed at the home of the bride, at 8 o'clock P.M., and was private, only a few friends being present. At 9 o'clock Stewart's Hall was filled with an expectant throng, awaiting the bridal party, which soon appeared. The wedding group consisted of the bride and groom, Mr. Newman JONES and Miss Julia JONES, Mr. William STAHL and Miss Josephine MILLER, followed by the parents, and other friends who had witnessed the ceremony. The bride was elegantly attired in white silk, en train, trimmed with satin and lace, and looked handsome and happy. The two bridesmaids wore lovely dresses of white tarleton, and the only thing we can't forgive in them is, why didn't they get married, too, while they looked so sweet and bride-like? A plentiful supply of cake and wine was served to guests by the deft hands of white ! robed maidens, making some of us elderly folks think we were young again. The hall was beautifully decorated with pictures and flowers, the music excellent, everybody good-natured, and altogether it was a most enjoyable affair. Many guests from other towns were present, among them Mr. and Mrs. CHAPMAN, Mr. Tom HARRIS ( of the Merced Star) and his sister Miss Emma; Miss Lizzie BARRETT, of Merced Falls, and many others whose names we cannot recall. Besides our native population turned out unanimously to bid God-speed to our village favorite, Miss Lucy. The brass band furnished some splendid music at different times through the evening. Dancing was kept u till way past the wee hours, and nothing unpleasant marred the festive occasion. The bride received many handsome presents, and we know of no one who more fully deserved them. The happy couple do not leave us, but go at once to housekeeping. May they live to celebrate their diamond wedding, and the light around their domestic ! hearth attract the presence of many ( not moths) but (MILLERS). ````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` Alexander McELROY September 23, 1882 Mariposa Gazette Death of Alexander McELROY We clip from the Merced Star, of September 21st, the following account of the death of one of Mariposa's pioneer citizens:- " Alexander McELROY, a pioneer settler of Mariposa County, died here on Friday last, and was buried in the Masonic Cemetery, under auspices of the order, on Saturday afternoon. Deceased came to this State with a military expedition at the close of the Mexican war in 1848, and followed mining with varying fortune for many years in Mariposa. He was one of the early Supervisors of Mariposa County, and for many years discharged satisfactorily the duties of Justice of the Peace at Hornitos. Judge McELROY was esteemed by all his friends and associates, for his decision of character, kindness and sterling integrity. He leaves an aged window, and a daughter, Mrs. Cassida of Hornitos. Mrs. S. C. King, Mrs. J. Y. JONES and Mrs. S. C. BATES are step daughter of the deceased pioneer."