Death of Charles F. Reed
A Life Full of Noble Service and Good Deeds
On the morning of the Jubilee, Hon. Charles F. Reed, who mined in the streets of Auburn in May 1849, passed away at the age of 73. Mr. Reed was one of the pioneers who built this state, and his name is entwined with its history. After his first venture at mining in 1848 and the early '50s, he located at Knight's Landing, Yolo County, and gave his attention to wheat growing. For years he was known as the wheat king of California. He lost fortunes as easily as he made them, and he quit the wheat business after losing a cool million in the wheat deal of 1885-86. A few years later he came to Auburn and has since resided here at his handsome country villa on Aeolla Heights. For the last 10 years he has devoted his attention to mining and was on the eve of making another fortune when death called him home. His Gold Blossom and Drummond quartz properties are the richest in old Placer. Deceased was a Republican and was prominent in the councils of his party. Besides holding membership at different times on state commissions, he served Yolo County in the Upper House of the State Legislature, was a member of the constitutional convention, was defeated by Luttrell for Congress in 1875, and was many times mentioned for Governor. It was only by a narrow margin that he was defeated for the gubernatorial nomination by John F. Swift. He was a member of the national convention that nominated Blaine. By his friends, it is claimed he was too good a man to be successful in politics. A graduate of West Point, standing over six feet, he was a man of distinguished bearing, and his appearance was noticeable in any gathering. His last illness incapacitated him for several months past. Dissolution was peaceful -- a gradual wasting away. In the year 1853 Mr. Reed was married to Miss Carmelita Knight, and the union was blessed with seven children, of whom three are now living -- Mrs. J. Hodges Toler, Mrs. Arthur Johns, and William Knight Reed, all well known in Auburn and Placer County generally. He was born in Lowell, Massachusetts, January 7, 1826, of Puritan parentage. His father, Ransom Reed, was a prosperous merchant, and he gave his children every educational advantage that the country afforded. One of the daughters was Mrs. Paran Stevens,, now deceased, a great society leader well known in Europe and America. Another, Miss Fannie Reed, has for many years been prominent in the American colony of Paris and is a great patron of music and gifted with a fine voice. A third daughter married a prominent attorney, Judge Richardson, of Massachusetts. A son, W. H. Reed, came to California among the pioneers and for a long time held a responsible position in the Bank of California. The death of Mr. Reed removes one of California's noblest men. He was a man of the past who has left his imprint upon the future for honesty, integrity, and worth. During his entire life, he commanded the esteem and respect of all who knew him, and he laid down the burden of his 73 years' pilgrimage without a stain or blemish on his character. He was a man of whom not an ill word could be spoken. Whether in adversity or prosperity, he was the same kindly and considerate man. Possessed of an affable and genial disposition, he was loved by the plain people and universally respected. Mr. Reed was always ready to contribute his support toward every deserving enterprise, and his loss to Placer County, particularly this section, is an irreparable one. He was practically the father of the State Agricultural Society, and the success of that institution is due largely to his early support of it. The funeral took place from his late residence Wednesday afternoon, Rev. J. T. Shurtleff, Rector of St. Luke's Episcopal Church, officiating. The remains were followed to their last resting place by a large concourse of people, thus attesting the esteem in which Mr. Reed was held by all who knew him. The pallbearers were Dr. T. M. Todd, W. A. Freeman, W. F. Wildman, J. L. Grimes of Auburn; George W. Applegate and George Johnson of San Francisco.
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Died--In Auburn, January 24, 1898, Charles Frederick Reed, a native of Lowell, Mass., aged 72 years and 17 days.
[Placer Herald, Auburn, Saturday, 1-29-1898
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May be a brother:
Marker is in Copperopolis, California, in Calaveras County.
Inscription. With the discovery of copper ore in 1860 by Thomas McCarty and William K. Reed, the town of Copperopolis sprang into existence and soon became the largest producer of copper in the western United States. The population of Copperopolis grew to exceed 10,000 by 1863. The Union Mine was the largest producing mine in the area, working three shafts and hundreds of men on the payroll.
During the nations three recent wars, the Civil War, World War I and World War II, much of the copper ore that was so vital to the implements of war was supplied by this area.
During the Civil War the price of copper reached an all time high of 55 cents a pound, falling to 19 cents when the war drew to a close. Although six mines were operating in 1866, they did not hold out for long, for the grade of ore had also fallen. From 1861 until 1976, the camp has produced about 72,500,000 pounds of copper valued at the time at $12,100,000.00
1960 marked the 100th anniversary of the discovery of copper which also marked the beginning of mining asbestos for this unique little "nearly ghost" town of Copperopolis.
Name
A Life Full of Noble Service and Good Deeds
On the morning of the Jubilee, Hon. Charles F. Reed, who mined in the streets of Auburn in May 1849, passed away at the age of 73. Mr. Reed was one of the pioneers who built this state, and his name is entwined with its history. After his first venture at mining in 1848 and the early '50s, he located at Knight's Landing, Yolo County, and gave his attention to wheat growing. For years he was known as the wheat king of California. He lost fortunes as easily as he made them, and he quit the wheat business after losing a cool million in the wheat deal of 1885-86. A few years later he came to Auburn and has since resided here at his handsome country villa on Aeolla Heights. For the last 10 years he has devoted his attention to mining and was on the eve of making another fortune when death called him home. His Gold Blossom and Drummond quartz properties are the richest in old Placer. Deceased was a Republican and was prominent in the councils of his party. Besides holding membership at different times on state commissions, he served Yolo County in the Upper House of the State Legislature, was a member of the constitutional convention, was defeated by Luttrell for Congress in 1875, and was many times mentioned for Governor. It was only by a narrow margin that he was defeated for the gubernatorial nomination by John F. Swift. He was a member of the national convention that nominated Blaine. By his friends, it is claimed he was too good a man to be successful in politics. A graduate of West Point, standing over six feet, he was a man of distinguished bearing, and his appearance was noticeable in any gathering. His last illness incapacitated him for several months past. Dissolution was peaceful -- a gradual wasting away. In the year 1853 Mr. Reed was married to Miss Carmelita Knight, and the union was blessed with seven children, of whom three are now living -- Mrs. J. Hodges Toler, Mrs. Arthur Johns, and William Knight Reed, all well known in Auburn and Placer County generally. He was born in Lowell, Massachusetts, January 7, 1826, of Puritan parentage. His father, Ransom Reed, was a prosperous merchant, and he gave his children every educational advantage that the country afforded. One of the daughters was Mrs. Paran Stevens,, now deceased, a great society leader well known in Europe and America. Another, Miss Fannie Reed, has for many years been prominent in the American colony of Paris and is a great patron of music and gifted with a fine voice. A third daughter married a prominent attorney, Judge Richardson, of Massachusetts. A son, W. H. Reed, came to California among the pioneers and for a long time held a responsible position in the Bank of California. The death of Mr. Reed removes one of California's noblest men. He was a man of the past who has left his imprint upon the future for honesty, integrity, and worth. During his entire life, he commanded the esteem and respect of all who knew him, and he laid down the burden of his 73 years' pilgrimage without a stain or blemish on his character. He was a man of whom not an ill word could be spoken. Whether in adversity or prosperity, he was the same kindly and considerate man. Possessed of an affable and genial disposition, he was loved by the plain people and universally respected. Mr. Reed was always ready to contribute his support toward every deserving enterprise, and his loss to Placer County, particularly this section, is an irreparable one. He was practically the father of the State Agricultural Society, and the success of that institution is due largely to his early support of it. The funeral took place from his late residence Wednesday afternoon, Rev. J. T. Shurtleff, Rector of St. Luke's Episcopal Church, officiating. The remains were followed to their last resting place by a large concourse of people, thus attesting the esteem in which Mr. Reed was held by all who knew him. The pallbearers were Dr. T. M. Todd, W. A. Freeman, W. F. Wildman, J. L. Grimes of Auburn; George W. Applegate and George Johnson of San Francisco.
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Died--In Auburn, January 24, 1898, Charles Frederick Reed, a native of Lowell, Mass., aged 72 years and 17 days.
[Placer Herald, Auburn, Saturday, 1-29-1898
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May be a brother:
Marker is in Copperopolis, California, in Calaveras County.
Inscription. With the discovery of copper ore in 1860 by Thomas McCarty and William K. Reed, the town of Copperopolis sprang into existence and soon became the largest producer of copper in the western United States. The population of Copperopolis grew to exceed 10,000 by 1863. The Union Mine was the largest producing mine in the area, working three shafts and hundreds of men on the payroll.
During the nations three recent wars, the Civil War, World War I and World War II, much of the copper ore that was so vital to the implements of war was supplied by this area.
During the Civil War the price of copper reached an all time high of 55 cents a pound, falling to 19 cents when the war drew to a close. Although six mines were operating in 1866, they did not hold out for long, for the grade of ore had also fallen. From 1861 until 1976, the camp has produced about 72,500,000 pounds of copper valued at the time at $12,100,000.00
1960 marked the 100th anniversary of the discovery of copper which also marked the beginning of mining asbestos for this unique little "nearly ghost" town of Copperopolis.
Name
Death of Charles F. Reed
A Life Full of Noble Service and Good Deeds
On the morning of the Jubilee, Hon. Charles F. Reed, who mined in the streets of Auburn in May 1849, passed away at the age of 73. Mr. Reed was one of the pioneers who built this state, and his name is entwined with its history. After his first venture at mining in 1848 and the early '50s, he located at Knight's Landing, Yolo County, and gave his attention to wheat growing. For years he was known as the wheat king of California. He lost fortunes as easily as he made them, and he quit the wheat business after losing a cool million in the wheat deal of 1885-86. A few years later he came to Auburn and has since resided here at his handsome country villa on Aeolla Heights. For the last 10 years he has devoted his attention to mining and was on the eve of making another fortune when death called him home. His Gold Blossom and Drummond quartz properties are the richest in old Placer. Deceased was a Republican and was prominent in the councils of his party. Besides holding membership at different times on state commissions, he served Yolo County in the Upper House of the State Legislature, was a member of the constitutional convention, was defeated by Luttrell for Congress in 1875, and was many times mentioned for Governor. It was only by a narrow margin that he was defeated for the gubernatorial nomination by John F. Swift. He was a member of the national convention that nominated Blaine. By his friends, it is claimed he was too good a man to be successful in politics. A graduate of West Point, standing over six feet, he was a man of distinguished bearing, and his appearance was noticeable in any gathering. His last illness incapacitated him for several months past. Dissolution was peaceful -- a gradual wasting away. In the year 1853 Mr. Reed was married to Miss Carmelita Knight, and the union was blessed with seven children, of whom three are now living -- Mrs. J. Hodges Toler, Mrs. Arthur Johns, and William Knight Reed, all well known in Auburn and Placer County generally. He was born in Lowell, Massachusetts, January 7, 1826, of Puritan parentage. His father, Ransom Reed, was a prosperous merchant, and he gave his children every educational advantage that the country afforded. One of the daughters was Mrs. Paran Stevens,, now deceased, a great society leader well known in Europe and America. Another, Miss Fannie Reed, has for many years been prominent in the American colony of Paris and is a great patron of music and gifted with a fine voice. A third daughter married a prominent attorney, Judge Richardson, of Massachusetts. A son, W. H. Reed, came to California among the pioneers and for a long time held a responsible position in the Bank of California. The death of Mr. Reed removes one of California's noblest men. He was a man of the past who has left his imprint upon the future for honesty, integrity, and worth. During his entire life, he commanded the esteem and respect of all who knew him, and he laid down the burden of his 73 years' pilgrimage without a stain or blemish on his character. He was a man of whom not an ill word could be spoken. Whether in adversity or prosperity, he was the same kindly and considerate man. Possessed of an affable and genial disposition, he was loved by the plain people and universally respected. Mr. Reed was always ready to contribute his support toward every deserving enterprise, and his loss to Placer County, particularly this section, is an irreparable one. He was practically the father of the State Agricultural Society, and the success of that institution is due largely to his early support of it. The funeral took place from his late residence Wednesday afternoon, Rev. J. T. Shurtleff, Rector of St. Luke's Episcopal Church, officiating. The remains were followed to their last resting place by a large concourse of people, thus attesting the esteem in which Mr. Reed was held by all who knew him. The pallbearers were Dr. T. M. Todd, W. A. Freeman, W. F. Wildman, J. L. Grimes of Auburn; George W. Applegate and George Johnson of San Francisco.
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Died--In Auburn, January 24, 1898, Charles Frederick Reed, a native of Lowell, Mass., aged 72 years and 17 days.
[Placer Herald, Auburn, Saturday, 1-29-1898
.
May be a brother:
Marker is in Copperopolis, California, in Calaveras County.
Inscription. With the discovery of copper ore in 1860 by Thomas McCarty and William K. Reed, the town of Copperopolis sprang into existence and soon became the largest producer of copper in the western United States. The population of Copperopolis grew to exceed 10,000 by 1863. The Union Mine was the largest producing mine in the area, working three shafts and hundreds of men on the payroll.
During the nations three recent wars, the Civil War, World War I and World War II, much of the copper ore that was so vital to the implements of war was supplied by this area.
During the Civil War the price of copper reached an all time high of 55 cents a pound, falling to 19 cents when the war drew to a close. Although six mines were operating in 1866, they did not hold out for long, for the grade of ore had also fallen. From 1861 until 1976, the camp has produced about 72,500,000 pounds of copper valued at the time at $12,100,000.00
1960 marked the 100th anniversary of the discovery of copper which also marked the beginning of mining asbestos for this unique little "nearly ghost" town of Copperopolis.
Name
A Life Full of Noble Service and Good Deeds
On the morning of the Jubilee, Hon. Charles F. Reed, who mined in the streets of Auburn in May 1849, passed away at the age of 73. Mr. Reed was one of the pioneers who built this state, and his name is entwined with its history. After his first venture at mining in 1848 and the early '50s, he located at Knight's Landing, Yolo County, and gave his attention to wheat growing. For years he was known as the wheat king of California. He lost fortunes as easily as he made them, and he quit the wheat business after losing a cool million in the wheat deal of 1885-86. A few years later he came to Auburn and has since resided here at his handsome country villa on Aeolla Heights. For the last 10 years he has devoted his attention to mining and was on the eve of making another fortune when death called him home. His Gold Blossom and Drummond quartz properties are the richest in old Placer. Deceased was a Republican and was prominent in the councils of his party. Besides holding membership at different times on state commissions, he served Yolo County in the Upper House of the State Legislature, was a member of the constitutional convention, was defeated by Luttrell for Congress in 1875, and was many times mentioned for Governor. It was only by a narrow margin that he was defeated for the gubernatorial nomination by John F. Swift. He was a member of the national convention that nominated Blaine. By his friends, it is claimed he was too good a man to be successful in politics. A graduate of West Point, standing over six feet, he was a man of distinguished bearing, and his appearance was noticeable in any gathering. His last illness incapacitated him for several months past. Dissolution was peaceful -- a gradual wasting away. In the year 1853 Mr. Reed was married to Miss Carmelita Knight, and the union was blessed with seven children, of whom three are now living -- Mrs. J. Hodges Toler, Mrs. Arthur Johns, and William Knight Reed, all well known in Auburn and Placer County generally. He was born in Lowell, Massachusetts, January 7, 1826, of Puritan parentage. His father, Ransom Reed, was a prosperous merchant, and he gave his children every educational advantage that the country afforded. One of the daughters was Mrs. Paran Stevens,, now deceased, a great society leader well known in Europe and America. Another, Miss Fannie Reed, has for many years been prominent in the American colony of Paris and is a great patron of music and gifted with a fine voice. A third daughter married a prominent attorney, Judge Richardson, of Massachusetts. A son, W. H. Reed, came to California among the pioneers and for a long time held a responsible position in the Bank of California. The death of Mr. Reed removes one of California's noblest men. He was a man of the past who has left his imprint upon the future for honesty, integrity, and worth. During his entire life, he commanded the esteem and respect of all who knew him, and he laid down the burden of his 73 years' pilgrimage without a stain or blemish on his character. He was a man of whom not an ill word could be spoken. Whether in adversity or prosperity, he was the same kindly and considerate man. Possessed of an affable and genial disposition, he was loved by the plain people and universally respected. Mr. Reed was always ready to contribute his support toward every deserving enterprise, and his loss to Placer County, particularly this section, is an irreparable one. He was practically the father of the State Agricultural Society, and the success of that institution is due largely to his early support of it. The funeral took place from his late residence Wednesday afternoon, Rev. J. T. Shurtleff, Rector of St. Luke's Episcopal Church, officiating. The remains were followed to their last resting place by a large concourse of people, thus attesting the esteem in which Mr. Reed was held by all who knew him. The pallbearers were Dr. T. M. Todd, W. A. Freeman, W. F. Wildman, J. L. Grimes of Auburn; George W. Applegate and George Johnson of San Francisco.
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Died--In Auburn, January 24, 1898, Charles Frederick Reed, a native of Lowell, Mass., aged 72 years and 17 days.
[Placer Herald, Auburn, Saturday, 1-29-1898
.
May be a brother:
Marker is in Copperopolis, California, in Calaveras County.
Inscription. With the discovery of copper ore in 1860 by Thomas McCarty and William K. Reed, the town of Copperopolis sprang into existence and soon became the largest producer of copper in the western United States. The population of Copperopolis grew to exceed 10,000 by 1863. The Union Mine was the largest producing mine in the area, working three shafts and hundreds of men on the payroll.
During the nations three recent wars, the Civil War, World War I and World War II, much of the copper ore that was so vital to the implements of war was supplied by this area.
During the Civil War the price of copper reached an all time high of 55 cents a pound, falling to 19 cents when the war drew to a close. Although six mines were operating in 1866, they did not hold out for long, for the grade of ore had also fallen. From 1861 until 1976, the camp has produced about 72,500,000 pounds of copper valued at the time at $12,100,000.00
1960 marked the 100th anniversary of the discovery of copper which also marked the beginning of mining asbestos for this unique little "nearly ghost" town of Copperopolis.
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