This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: JWatson9552 Surnames: PEABODY, WRIGHT, MEISNER Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.solano/19.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Following is a transcript of an obituary in the Vallejo Times-Herald, dated May 1, 1948: "George H. Peabody, County Pioneer, Dead At Age 87 George H. Peabody, 87, one of Solano County's oldest native residents, died yesterday at his home, 514 El Dorado street, after a lingering illness. Peabody, who retired 25 years ago as chief engi- neer at the Sperry Mill here, was born in Suisun Valley in 1861. Peabody had lived in Vallejo for 60 years. The family home on El Dorado street was noted through- out the area for its gardens, where Peabody raised prized dahlias and developed several new varieties of the flowers. He was an active member and past master of Solano Lodge No. 229, F. and A. M., which will con- duct funeral services at 2:30 p.m. tomorrow at the J. J. McDonald Mortuary. Private burial rites will be held Monday at Tulocay Cemetery, Napa. The husband of the late Ame- lia S. Peabody, he is survived by three sons, George G. "Guy" Pea- body, master of the Mare Island pattern and shop flag loft; Henry E. Peabody, diesel machinist at Mare Island, and Charles Pea- body of Rodeo; a daughter, Mrs. Ethel Wright of Antioch; five grandchildren, George, Llewellyn and Charles Peabody, all of Val- lejo, and Mrs. Nancy Meisner and Donald Peabody of Rodeo, and six great-grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Ed, Frank and Ernest Peabody." Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.