Yesterday, while at the Library searching for an obit for an online friend who has relatives buried here in the St. Helena, California Cemetery, I ran across the following. I thought it might be something someone was looking for. If this is your family, and you would like a picture of the gravestone, contact me. Also, I can send the article out of the newspaper. Diane Biggar-Taylor (born in Auburn, WA) St. Helena Star, St. Helena, California April 1913 DEATH FOLLOWS LONG ILLNESS Miss Laura Payne, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Payne, died Monday morning at 1:10 o'clock at the home of her parents, four miles East of St. Helena, death following a long illness. Miss Payne's health began to fail four years ago, and about a year later she was taken out of school in the hopes that outdoor life might restore her to health and strength. The family resided at Mt. Vernon, Washington, and the climate being damp, it was finally decided that a change must be made, so St. Helena was chosen as a home and Mr. and Mrs. Payne and two daughters came here eighteen months ago. The change was made too late, however, the young lady continuing to fail, a victim of consumption. For several months life hung by a thread and death was not unexpected. Deceased was born at Mt. Vernon, Wash., April 4, 1894. She was possessed of a sweet, lovable disposition that greatly endeared her to all. She is survived by her parents and one sister, Alberta. The funeral took place from the undertaking parlors of the J. S. Noble Co. Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. James Mitchell officiating. The pall bearers were Ivan, Arthur, and Marshall Hobson and William Dinning. The remains were laid to rest in the St. Helena cemetery