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Fayette Henry Thorpe

Date of Birth: 1870

Born In: Tennessee

Age: 38

Occupation: Attorney

Marital Status: Married

Died: 3 Sep 1908

Cause of Death: Stricture of Pylorus of stomach

Death Location: San Francisco

Burial Plot: 152

FindaGrave ID: 254202739

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FAYETTE H. THORPE
Redwood City Democrat
March 19, 1908

The death of Fayette H. Thorpe which occurred at the Adler Sanitarium in San Francisco last Thursday evening was most tragical in effect, as but a few of the acquaintances of the unfortunate young attorney knew that he was ill or about to undergo an operation. Only his family and close friends were aware of his condition and even to them his death was unexpected.
For months Mr. Thorpe suffered from stomach trouble which gradually enfeebled his physical condition. His increased duties as city attorney brought on an almost complete collapse when he was advised that an operation would be necessary to restore his health. With the determination that has ever characterized his life, he set about getting his business affairs into shape in the event of a long illness or a possible fatal termination of the ordeal, and though he was gradually growing weaker, he struggled along heroically until the work was completed.
On Monday, August 31, the operation was performed. It was of such severity that the surgeons marveled that the patient lived through it. Portions of the stomach and intestines had to he removed to eliminate the cause of the trouble, the work taking four hours. Mr. Thorpe never fully recovered consciousness until shortly before his death, tho at times he made known to those that were with him he knew of their presence. Shortly after nine o’clock Thursday night he passed away surrounded by his sorrowing relatives.
The body was removed to this city on Sunday afternoon and was buried in Union Cemetery, the funeral taking place from the family home on Main Street. Rev. C.C. Kirkland conducted the service during which he paid a deserved tribute to the noble character of the deceased. The sympathy of the community was manifested in the large attendance and the great number of beautiful floral offerings that were brought to the home. The body was escorted to the cemetery by the Board of Trade.
Mr. Thorpe was a native of Tennessee, aged 38 years and was a descendant of an illustrious southern family. When quite young his parents died and he went to Carson to live with an uncle. His school advantages during boyhood were limited, his pride promoting him to earn his living, and it was not until manhood that he found the opportunity to complete his education and realize his cherished ambition of becoming a lawyer, the profession followed by his father. His struggles to attain that end had earned for him the admiration of hosts of friends. Eighteen years ago the deceased married Miss Zoe Fox and two interesting children, Fay and Winthrop are the result of the union.
Mr. Thorpe was an earliest and tireless worker in all those things that served to build up the community. He was the life and soul of the Board of Trade, and in the recent good government movement, he took the side of the people and fought manfully and fairly for the right, being largely instrumental in the victory that swept the city.
Deceased was an active member of the Congregational church and a firm and consistent Christian. His home life was a beautiful example of domestic harmony, the comfort and care of his loved ones being his thought at all times and during the pain-racked hours of his last days, he faltered only at the thought of parting from them. As a lawyer, a citizen, a business man the deceased was above reproach, untouched by the breath of suspicion. Whatever he had acquired of the world’s wisdom or the world’s goods was laboriously and honestly acquired, and of what he leaves to those who survive him the most valued heritage will be this fact — he was true and honest always.

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    Augusta Armina Capen Thurber

    Date of Birth: 30 Jul 1821

    Born In: Maine

    Age: 69

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    Marital Status: Married

    Died: 16 Dec 1890

    Cause of Death: Pneumonia

    Death Location: Redwood City

    Burial Plot: 132

    FindaGrave ID: 239085946

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    AUGUSTA A. THURBER
    San Mateo Co Times and Gazette
    December 20, 1890
    Mrs. Augusta A. Thurber died last Tuesday at her residence at the age of sixty-nine years and four months. She had been a resident of this city for thirty-five years, was one of the original members of the Congregational Church and had been identified with many movements for the betterment of the town. Dearly beloved by all, kind, cheerful and one of God’s own women, her death will be generally regretted. She was born in Maine and the family traces their history back to the landing of the Pilgrims, Her husband J. A. Thurber, and her sister, Mrs. Lois Kettredge of Pasadena survive her. Both are present at the house of mourning. Mr. and Mrs. Thurber had charge of the old American House previous to its burning.
    The funeral took place at the Congregational Church on Wednesday afternoon. Rev. H.E. Jewett of Vacaville who officiated made an eloquent address. He was for many years pastor of the church and knew Mrs. Thurber intimately.
    Mr. Jewett stated that at Mrs. Thurber’s was his first home in California and for many years after leaving it, it was open to him.
    The pallbearers were: Messrs Rankin, Hilton, Kellogg, D. Sampson, Holder, Fox, and Cooper. The interment was in Union Cemetery.

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      Hiram Frank Thurston

      Date of Birth: 1847

      Born In: Vermont

      Age: 46

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      Marital Status: Married

      Died: 5 Dec 1893

      Cause of Death: Alcoholism

      Death Location: San Francisco

      Burial Plot: IOOF

      FindaGrave ID: 254165175

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          Augusta A Titus

          Date of Birth: 1841

          Born In: Canada

          Age: 70

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          Marital Status: Widowed

          Died: 14 Jan 1908

          Cause of Death: Pulmonary Tuberculosis

          Death Location: Alviso

          Burial Plot: P126

          FindaGrave ID: 239086446

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          AUGUSTA A. TITUS
          Redwood City Democrat
          January 16, 1908
          Mrs. Augusta A. Titus died at the home of her son G.A. Chew in Alviso Tuesday at the age of 70 years. She had been suffering of pneumonia for about two weeks before she succumbed. Mrs. Titus was a pioneer of this city having come here with her first husband A.W. Chew in 1855. After separation from Mr. Chew, she married J.H. Titus who died several years ago. Her only children were Benjamin and daughter Lillie who died several years ago. The funeral takes place from the residence today at 1 pm. Interment will be at Union Cemetery.

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            John Hoff Titus

            Date of Birth: 1828

            Born In: New Jersey

            Age: 63

            Occupation: Blacksmith

            Marital Status: Married

            Died: 29 Apr 1891

            Cause of Death: Peritonitis

            Death Location: San Francisco

            Burial Plot: IOOF

            FindaGrave ID: 68620213

            John Hoff Titus

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            JOHN H. TITUS
            Times and Gazette
            May 2, 1891
            John H. Titus the well known citizen and former supervisor died last Wednesday morning from the shock of an operation performed two days ago previously. He was born in Trenton, New Jersey and came of a family whom Titusville is named on the Delaware near to Washington’s crossing. He was the son of Timothy and Mary Titus. There were several children, two of whom survive, Mrs. Craft of New Jersey and George R. Titus of Philadelphia each of whom have raised families of children. Mr. Titus died at 9 o’clock Wednesday morning at the German Hospital after undergoing an operation for internal cancer two days before. He had previously submitted to an operation for external tumor and although suffering terribly he was unwilling to complain or alarm his friends.
            The operation performed upon him involved the cutting away of a portion of the ribs in order to reach the cancerous growth within. The patient was put under the influence of ether. Dr. Morse of San Francisco performed the operation and Dr. Loveland of Redwood City was present. Mrs. Titus was in an adjacent apartment. The patient lost blood rapidly and continuously and until he became unconscious in extreme agony. Yet he knew his friends, his wife and pleasantly called their names.
            This one of our old stalwarts goes out from our sight and this community is the poorer today because we miss him. For Titus was prominent and for a long time the firm of Hilton and Titus turned out an immense amount of work. As an active member of the Firemen, a member of the Workman and Odd Fellows Lodges, he was a brother among men. From the day of his arrival in the year 1858, his career has been that of an honorable and useful citizen. The Times Gazette extends to Mrs Titus and her children its utmost sympathy.
            The funeral took place yesterday afternoon and there were persons in attendance from all over the county among them being Senator D.N. Felton. The funeral was under the auspices of the Odd Fellows and the procession members of the Order of A.O.W. and the Fire Department proceeded the hearse on foot to Union Cemetery where the interment took place. Rev. J. Nicholas was the officiating minister. A choir composed of Misses Rooney and Bartoni and Messers McDonald and Wagner sang appropriate selections, Miss Hadler being the accompanist. Flags at the Courthouse, Town Hall and I00F hall floated at halfmast. Pallbearers were John Stafford and P. Doyle of the Workman, W.W. Kinne and J.W. Wilson of the Fire Department, James Hilton. Wm. Lloyd, T.R. Brown and Wm. Holder of the Odd Fellows.

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              G W Toppin

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              Born In: Michigan

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              Died: 10 Dec 1862

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              Death Location: San Francisco

              Burial Plot: 163

              FindaGrave ID: 253749095

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                Louis Toreau

                Date of Birth: 1839

                Born In: France

                Age: 46

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                Marital Status: Single

                Died: 23 Jul 1885

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                Death Location: Santa Clara County

                Burial Plot: MRB

                FindaGrave ID: 254164510

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                  Elvira Toscani

                  Date of Birth: 1907

                  Born In: Redwood City

                  Age: 2

                  Occupation: Child

                  Marital Status: Single

                  Died: 18 Jun 1909

                  Cause of Death: Bronchial Pneumonia

                  Death Location: Redwood City

                  Burial Plot: 180

                  FindaGrave ID: 254164740

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                    Charles S Towle

                    Date of Birth: 1827

                    Born In: New Hampshire

                    Age: 46

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                    Marital Status: Single

                    Died: 25 Dec 1873

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                    Death Location: J J Felts

                    Burial Plot: W

                    FindaGrave ID: 254164919

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