July 5, 1883 (Thursday)
"An Old Resident Gone.
Kingsburg, June 26. One of the oldest residents of Kingsburg died at his home on Thursday, June 14th, Josiah Draper, familiarly known as " Uncle Sye." He moved there in 1856, when Kingsburg was only inhabited by sheep men. He bought the largest tract of land and opened the first hotel, known as the Draper House, now owned by J. Welsh, Mr. Draper having sold it for an improved ranch, where he died, leaving a widow and a family of eleven children and thirteen grandchildren. Strange as it may seem, this is the first death in his or his children's families. A short time before his death he called each of his children to his bed, asking them in his usual kind voice to take care of mother. All that loving hands and hearts could do was done to relieve him in his fearful suffering. The funeral was attended by a large number of people. By request of his family his favorite songs were sung by the young ladies of Kingsburg. "Let the Dead and Beautiful Rest" was feelingly sung by Miss Nellie Trinner. "Bear Me Away on Its Snowy Wings" and other appropriate songs were sung. Mrs. A. A. Smith presided at the organ."
July 5, 1883 (Thursday)
"An Old Resident Gone.
Kingsburg, June 26. One of the oldest residents of Kingsburg died at his home on Thursday, June 14th, Josiah Draper, familiarly known as " Uncle Sye." He moved there in 1856, when Kingsburg was only inhabited by sheep men. He bought the largest tract of land and opened the first hotel, known as the Draper House, now owned by J. Welsh, Mr. Draper having sold it for an improved ranch, where he died, leaving a widow and a family of eleven children and thirteen grandchildren. Strange as it may seem, this is the first death in his or his children's families. A short time before his death he called each of his children to his bed, asking them in his usual kind voice to take care of mother. All that loving hands and hearts could do was done to relieve him in his fearful suffering. The funeral was attended by a large number of people. By request of his family his favorite songs were sung by the young ladies of Kingsburg. "Let the Dead and Beautiful Rest" was feelingly sung by Miss Nellie Trinner. "Bear Me Away on Its Snowy Wings" and other appropriate songs were sung. Mrs. A. A. Smith presided at the organ."
Family Members
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Sarah Jane Draper Bozeman
1854–1929
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Marion Sylvester Draper
1855–1943
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Delphia Ellen Draper Farley
1858–1945
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Ellis Edwin Draper
1860–1932
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Lewis Leo "Lew" Draper
1866–1951
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Ida Maud Draper Frank
1872–1897
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Henry William Draper
1873–1913
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Lillian N. "Lillie" Draper Foster
1875–1905
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Nellie Edith "Nel" Draper Eastman
1878–1949
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