PETER F. WELCH
The funeral for Peter F. Welch, mining and oil man who died last Friday, was conducted Monday at Grace chapel, Inglewood Park cemetery. Crosse's were m charge. For the last four years Mr. Welch had made his home in this city. He resided at 5082 Hartwick avenue. He leaves his widow, Mrs. Mary Grace Welch, and two sons, Leslie D. and F. Earl Welch.
The Northeast Community Press (Highland Park, California) 10 Nov 1932, Thu
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Peter F. Welch
Word reached Meeker Tuesday of this week that Peter F. Welch had passed away, from heart trouble, in a Los Angeles hospital. Mrs. Welch had written her friend, Mrs. Annie
Lloyd to that effect. Mr. Welch had been ill for the past several years, having several strokes, and went to California in the interest of his health. We think he is survived by wife, one son and daughter. The family were among the earliest settlers in Meeker, and we believe that father, mother, George, Billy and Johnny, and now Peter, have answered the last call. Mr. Welch was of a daring disposition, and would take a chance on anything. In the earliest days he became interested in the Four Mile country, in Moffat county. He associated H B. Gillespie and Ira Batehelder (who had made some easy money in Spar gulch, Aspen) with him, and they acquired a large acreage in the Four Mile section. The next thing was to have a report on the property, and then enlist capital. A mining expert in San Francisco by the time of Janin seemed to be the best in his line then, so he was hired. The late W. H. Clark of Meeker was one of the party; so also was Herbert Hoover, then attending school in California. The camp was made up of experts, laborers, surveyors, cooks, men who had to haul wood, and that report cost $16.000, the most pretentions made in Colorado up to that time. Those were the early days, and then big mining deals sought foreign capital -either Belgian, French, or English money. They enlisted and apparently had secured English capital--on that report. Unfortunately, the big financial firm of Bering Brothers, London, failed just at that time, and the whole scheme was blocked. (And to this day men are trying to develop the dry placers of Moffat regularly).
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Los Angeles Death Certificate 12340
Son of John W. Welch of Durham County, England and Mary Ellen Brown of Edinburgh, Scotland (correction: mother was Sarah Jane Brown). Birthplace is showing as Wheeling, WV, but that appears to be a mistake. All other records show Iowa.
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Obituary for Peter's father John W. Welch:
The death of John W. Welch which are an announced in last week's HERALD at half past one o'clock last Saturday afternoon, was met unexpected by the public and friends of the deceased. Mr. Welch had been ailing for several weeks and he was gradually growing weaker. His family and red were prepared for the event. Deceased was born in Durham, England, and had he lived til October 27th, would have been 73 years of age. He arrived in Canada in 1856. Later crossed over to the United States and was living in Illinois at the outbreak of the Civil war. In February, 1862 he enlisted in company G, 12th Illinois infantry, and served with credit through most of the war. After the close of that great struggle, Mr. Welch farmed successfully in Iowa, but the western fever took hold of him and in 1872 he came to Colorado and followed mining and mercantile pursuits at different points in the state until coming to Meeker in December 1885, where he has since resided. Wherever he has lived Mr. Welch bore a reputation for honesty and square dealing in all his transactions with his fellow men. Indeed the title by which he was most generally known was that of "Honest John Welch" and it was rightly applied. Rev. Mallery conducted impressive services at the late residence of the deceased Sunday afternoon after which the local camp, G. A. R. took charge of the body and in company with large concourse of citizens conveyed the remans to Highland cemetery where they were consigned to Mother Earth in accordance with the ritual of the Grand Army.
The Meeker Herald, Volume 20, Number 5, September 3, 1904
The funeral for Peter F. Welch, mining and oil man who died last Friday, was conducted Monday at Grace chapel, Inglewood Park cemetery. Crosse's were m charge. For the last four years Mr. Welch had made his home in this city. He resided at 5082 Hartwick avenue. He leaves his widow, Mrs. Mary Grace Welch, and two sons, Leslie D. and F. Earl Welch.
The Northeast Community Press (Highland Park, California) 10 Nov 1932, Thu
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Peter F. Welch
Word reached Meeker Tuesday of this week that Peter F. Welch had passed away, from heart trouble, in a Los Angeles hospital. Mrs. Welch had written her friend, Mrs. Annie
Lloyd to that effect. Mr. Welch had been ill for the past several years, having several strokes, and went to California in the interest of his health. We think he is survived by wife, one son and daughter. The family were among the earliest settlers in Meeker, and we believe that father, mother, George, Billy and Johnny, and now Peter, have answered the last call. Mr. Welch was of a daring disposition, and would take a chance on anything. In the earliest days he became interested in the Four Mile country, in Moffat county. He associated H B. Gillespie and Ira Batehelder (who had made some easy money in Spar gulch, Aspen) with him, and they acquired a large acreage in the Four Mile section. The next thing was to have a report on the property, and then enlist capital. A mining expert in San Francisco by the time of Janin seemed to be the best in his line then, so he was hired. The late W. H. Clark of Meeker was one of the party; so also was Herbert Hoover, then attending school in California. The camp was made up of experts, laborers, surveyors, cooks, men who had to haul wood, and that report cost $16.000, the most pretentions made in Colorado up to that time. Those were the early days, and then big mining deals sought foreign capital -either Belgian, French, or English money. They enlisted and apparently had secured English capital--on that report. Unfortunately, the big financial firm of Bering Brothers, London, failed just at that time, and the whole scheme was blocked. (And to this day men are trying to develop the dry placers of Moffat regularly).
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Los Angeles Death Certificate 12340
Son of John W. Welch of Durham County, England and Mary Ellen Brown of Edinburgh, Scotland (correction: mother was Sarah Jane Brown). Birthplace is showing as Wheeling, WV, but that appears to be a mistake. All other records show Iowa.
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Obituary for Peter's father John W. Welch:
The death of John W. Welch which are an announced in last week's HERALD at half past one o'clock last Saturday afternoon, was met unexpected by the public and friends of the deceased. Mr. Welch had been ailing for several weeks and he was gradually growing weaker. His family and red were prepared for the event. Deceased was born in Durham, England, and had he lived til October 27th, would have been 73 years of age. He arrived in Canada in 1856. Later crossed over to the United States and was living in Illinois at the outbreak of the Civil war. In February, 1862 he enlisted in company G, 12th Illinois infantry, and served with credit through most of the war. After the close of that great struggle, Mr. Welch farmed successfully in Iowa, but the western fever took hold of him and in 1872 he came to Colorado and followed mining and mercantile pursuits at different points in the state until coming to Meeker in December 1885, where he has since resided. Wherever he has lived Mr. Welch bore a reputation for honesty and square dealing in all his transactions with his fellow men. Indeed the title by which he was most generally known was that of "Honest John Welch" and it was rightly applied. Rev. Mallery conducted impressive services at the late residence of the deceased Sunday afternoon after which the local camp, G. A. R. took charge of the body and in company with large concourse of citizens conveyed the remans to Highland cemetery where they were consigned to Mother Earth in accordance with the ritual of the Grand Army.
The Meeker Herald, Volume 20, Number 5, September 3, 1904
PETER F. WELCH
The funeral for Peter F. Welch, mining and oil man who died last Friday, was conducted Monday at Grace chapel, Inglewood Park cemetery. Crosse's were m charge. For the last four years Mr. Welch had made his home in this city. He resided at 5082 Hartwick avenue. He leaves his widow, Mrs. Mary Grace Welch, and two sons, Leslie D. and F. Earl Welch.
The Northeast Community Press (Highland Park, California) 10 Nov 1932, Thu
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Peter F. Welch
Word reached Meeker Tuesday of this week that Peter F. Welch had passed away, from heart trouble, in a Los Angeles hospital. Mrs. Welch had written her friend, Mrs. Annie
Lloyd to that effect. Mr. Welch had been ill for the past several years, having several strokes, and went to California in the interest of his health. We think he is survived by wife, one son and daughter. The family were among the earliest settlers in Meeker, and we believe that father, mother, George, Billy and Johnny, and now Peter, have answered the last call. Mr. Welch was of a daring disposition, and would take a chance on anything. In the earliest days he became interested in the Four Mile country, in Moffat county. He associated H B. Gillespie and Ira Batehelder (who had made some easy money in Spar gulch, Aspen) with him, and they acquired a large acreage in the Four Mile section. The next thing was to have a report on the property, and then enlist capital. A mining expert in San Francisco by the time of Janin seemed to be the best in his line then, so he was hired. The late W. H. Clark of Meeker was one of the party; so also was Herbert Hoover, then attending school in California. The camp was made up of experts, laborers, surveyors, cooks, men who had to haul wood, and that report cost $16.000, the most pretentions made in Colorado up to that time. Those were the early days, and then big mining deals sought foreign capital -either Belgian, French, or English money. They enlisted and apparently had secured English capital--on that report. Unfortunately, the big financial firm of Bering Brothers, London, failed just at that time, and the whole scheme was blocked. (And to this day men are trying to develop the dry placers of Moffat regularly).
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Los Angeles Death Certificate 12340
Son of John W. Welch of Durham County, England and Mary Ellen Brown of Edinburgh, Scotland (correction: mother was Sarah Jane Brown). Birthplace is showing as Wheeling, WV, but that appears to be a mistake. All other records show Iowa.
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Obituary for Peter's father John W. Welch:
The death of John W. Welch which are an announced in last week's HERALD at half past one o'clock last Saturday afternoon, was met unexpected by the public and friends of the deceased. Mr. Welch had been ailing for several weeks and he was gradually growing weaker. His family and red were prepared for the event. Deceased was born in Durham, England, and had he lived til October 27th, would have been 73 years of age. He arrived in Canada in 1856. Later crossed over to the United States and was living in Illinois at the outbreak of the Civil war. In February, 1862 he enlisted in company G, 12th Illinois infantry, and served with credit through most of the war. After the close of that great struggle, Mr. Welch farmed successfully in Iowa, but the western fever took hold of him and in 1872 he came to Colorado and followed mining and mercantile pursuits at different points in the state until coming to Meeker in December 1885, where he has since resided. Wherever he has lived Mr. Welch bore a reputation for honesty and square dealing in all his transactions with his fellow men. Indeed the title by which he was most generally known was that of "Honest John Welch" and it was rightly applied. Rev. Mallery conducted impressive services at the late residence of the deceased Sunday afternoon after which the local camp, G. A. R. took charge of the body and in company with large concourse of citizens conveyed the remans to Highland cemetery where they were consigned to Mother Earth in accordance with the ritual of the Grand Army.
The Meeker Herald, Volume 20, Number 5, September 3, 1904
The funeral for Peter F. Welch, mining and oil man who died last Friday, was conducted Monday at Grace chapel, Inglewood Park cemetery. Crosse's were m charge. For the last four years Mr. Welch had made his home in this city. He resided at 5082 Hartwick avenue. He leaves his widow, Mrs. Mary Grace Welch, and two sons, Leslie D. and F. Earl Welch.
The Northeast Community Press (Highland Park, California) 10 Nov 1932, Thu
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Peter F. Welch
Word reached Meeker Tuesday of this week that Peter F. Welch had passed away, from heart trouble, in a Los Angeles hospital. Mrs. Welch had written her friend, Mrs. Annie
Lloyd to that effect. Mr. Welch had been ill for the past several years, having several strokes, and went to California in the interest of his health. We think he is survived by wife, one son and daughter. The family were among the earliest settlers in Meeker, and we believe that father, mother, George, Billy and Johnny, and now Peter, have answered the last call. Mr. Welch was of a daring disposition, and would take a chance on anything. In the earliest days he became interested in the Four Mile country, in Moffat county. He associated H B. Gillespie and Ira Batehelder (who had made some easy money in Spar gulch, Aspen) with him, and they acquired a large acreage in the Four Mile section. The next thing was to have a report on the property, and then enlist capital. A mining expert in San Francisco by the time of Janin seemed to be the best in his line then, so he was hired. The late W. H. Clark of Meeker was one of the party; so also was Herbert Hoover, then attending school in California. The camp was made up of experts, laborers, surveyors, cooks, men who had to haul wood, and that report cost $16.000, the most pretentions made in Colorado up to that time. Those were the early days, and then big mining deals sought foreign capital -either Belgian, French, or English money. They enlisted and apparently had secured English capital--on that report. Unfortunately, the big financial firm of Bering Brothers, London, failed just at that time, and the whole scheme was blocked. (And to this day men are trying to develop the dry placers of Moffat regularly).
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Los Angeles Death Certificate 12340
Son of John W. Welch of Durham County, England and Mary Ellen Brown of Edinburgh, Scotland (correction: mother was Sarah Jane Brown). Birthplace is showing as Wheeling, WV, but that appears to be a mistake. All other records show Iowa.
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Obituary for Peter's father John W. Welch:
The death of John W. Welch which are an announced in last week's HERALD at half past one o'clock last Saturday afternoon, was met unexpected by the public and friends of the deceased. Mr. Welch had been ailing for several weeks and he was gradually growing weaker. His family and red were prepared for the event. Deceased was born in Durham, England, and had he lived til October 27th, would have been 73 years of age. He arrived in Canada in 1856. Later crossed over to the United States and was living in Illinois at the outbreak of the Civil war. In February, 1862 he enlisted in company G, 12th Illinois infantry, and served with credit through most of the war. After the close of that great struggle, Mr. Welch farmed successfully in Iowa, but the western fever took hold of him and in 1872 he came to Colorado and followed mining and mercantile pursuits at different points in the state until coming to Meeker in December 1885, where he has since resided. Wherever he has lived Mr. Welch bore a reputation for honesty and square dealing in all his transactions with his fellow men. Indeed the title by which he was most generally known was that of "Honest John Welch" and it was rightly applied. Rev. Mallery conducted impressive services at the late residence of the deceased Sunday afternoon after which the local camp, G. A. R. took charge of the body and in company with large concourse of citizens conveyed the remans to Highland cemetery where they were consigned to Mother Earth in accordance with the ritual of the Grand Army.
The Meeker Herald, Volume 20, Number 5, September 3, 1904
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