Isaac's parents were:
Stephen Yager, b. Jun. 1, 1794 in Mercer County, KY. and d. Dec. 10, 1837 in Webster, Hancock County, IL. &
Catharine Thomas, b. Dec. 23, 1797 in Hardin County, KY. and d. Oct. 10, 1875 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.
Stephen & Catharine Yager's children were:
1. Uriah Hardin Yager, b. Apr. 14, 1819 in Washington County, KY. and d. Feb. 4, 1889 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Uriah marr. Adeline Downey.
2. Hetty Elizabeth Yager, b. Apr. 14, 1821 in Sparta, White County, TN. and d. Aug. 26, 1908 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Hetty marr. Alfred Benjamin Benson.
3. Martha Eleanor Yeager, b. Mar. 30, 1822 in Hardesty, Washington County, KY. and d. Jun. 16, 1866 in Mount Pleasant, Sanpete County, UT. Martha marr. Isaac Young Vance.
4. Isaac Hamilton Yager, b. Jun. 17, 1825 in Hardin County, KY. and d. Feb. 23, 1908 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. Isaac never married.
5. Mary Jane Yager, b. Jun. 14, 1828 in Elizabethtown, Hardin County, KY. and d. Dec. 14, 1916 in Los Angeles County, CA. Mary Jane marr. David W. Anderson.
6. Letitia Ann Yager, b. Apr. 23, 1831 in IN. and d. Jan. 18, 1902 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Letitia marr. Charles LaFayette Mecham.
7. Catherine Ann Yager, b. Jan. 30, 1834 in Indianapolis, Marion County, IN. and d. Sep. 12, 1913 in Park City, Summit County, UT. Catherine marr. William Bradford Sessions.
8. George Washington Yager, b. Sep. 12, 1838 in Carthage, Hancock County, IL. and d. Feb. 13, 1889 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. George marr. Adeline Sarah Boren.
On Dec. 10, 1837, Isaac's father, Stephen Yager, died in Webster, Hancock County, IL. when Isaac was 11 years old.
In the 1850 U. S. census, 25 yr. old Isaac Yager, a Farmer, b. in KY., was living in Great Salt Lake, Utah Territory with his
20 yr. old (inferred) sister, Letitia Yager, b. in KY.
53 yr. old (inferred) mother, Catherine Yager, b. in KY.
17 yr. old (inferred) sister, Catherine Yager, b. in IN.
14 yr. old (inferred) brother, George W Yager, b. in IL.
12 yr. old (relation unknown), Isaac Yager, b. in IL.
In the 1860 U. S. census, 35 yr. old Isaac Gagen (Yager), a Teamster, b. in KY. , was unmarried and living in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. with his
63 yr. old (inferred) mother (and head of household), Catharine Gagen (Yager), b. in KY.
Catharine's real estate was valued at $100 and Isaac's personal estate at $350.
According to the 1867 San Bernardino County Register of Voters, 42 yr. old Isaac Hamilton Yager, a Lumberman, was living in San Bernardino.
In the 1870 U. S. census, 48 yr. old (head of household) Isaac H Yeager (Yager), the Superintendent of a Saw Mill, b. in KY., was living in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. with
23 yr. old August Bohn, a Clerk in the Saw Mill, b. in Prussia
33 yr. old William Bonner, Working at the Saw Mill, b. in England
30 yr. old Eliza Bowers, Keeping house, b. in Scotland
23 yr. old John Hughes, Working at the Saw Mill, b. in AL.
25 yr. old James H Williams, Working at the Saw Mill, b. in PA.
28 yr. old Nelson Steinhoker, Working at the Saw Mill, b. in PA.
In the 1880 U. S. census, 56 yr. old Isaac Yager, b. in IL. (KY.), was unmarried and living as a boarder at 25 8th St. in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. in the home of his
40 yr. old younger brother (and head of household), George W. Yager, a Farmer, b. in IL.
34 yr. old sister-in-law, Sarah A. Yager, keeping house, b. in IL.
14 yr. old niece, Ella Susan Yager, attending school, b. in CA.
12 yr. old niece, Ida S. Yager, attending school, b. in CA.
9 yr. old nephew, George Willard Yager, attending school, b. in CA.
4 yr. old niece, Elsie Adeline Yager, b. in CA.
The parents of everyone in the household were born in IL.
According to the 1880 San Bernardino County Register of Voters, 54 yr. old Isaac Hamilton Yager, a Farmer, b. in KY., was living in San Bernardino.
San Francisco Examiner (San Francisco, CA.), P. 5, Col. 2
Mon., Oct. 1, 1888
Excerpt from: SAN BERNARDINO, September 29. The Republican Convention nominated county officers today.
There was a grand demonstration this evening. A torchlight procession one mile in length paraded the streets.
The horse of an aid ran away during the progress of the procession, knocking down and riding over five ladies, injuring three of them dangerously. Isaac Yager was knocked down and tramped on. He had his shoulder-blade broken and was dangerously injured internally. The rider was thrown and injured.
According to the 1892 San Bernardino County Register of Voters, 67 yr. old Isaac Hamilton Yager, a Farmer, b. in KY., was living in San Bernardino, CA.
Isaac was described as 5'9" tall, with a light complexion, gray eyes and dark brown hair.
In the 1900 U. S. census, 74 yr. old Issac (Isaac) Yager, no occupation, b. Jun. 1825 in KY., was unmarried and living at 941 9th St. in San Bernardino Ward 4, San Bernardino county, CA. with his
79 yr. old widowed sister ( and head of household), Etty Bensen, no occupation, b. Apr. 1821 in TN.
Isaac & Etty's parents were both b. in KY.
The Evening Index (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 7, Col. 4
Mon., Sep. 16, 1907
Excerpt from: PIONEERS OPEN ANOTHER YEAR
FIRST REGULAR MEETING IN TWO MONTHS HELD.
ATTENDANCE RATHER SMALL.
The visiting committee reported Sister Stuchberry in poor health and Brother Isaac Yager very feeble and suffering severely from stomach trouble.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 11, Col. 3
Sun., Feb. 9, 1908
Excerpt from: Pioneers
Sister Carrie Waite made a cheerful report of a visit to the County Hospital, where she distributed sweet violets among the sick, and received the thanks of the happy recipients, who earnestly solicited the frequent presence of kind friends. Mother Benson was reported improving, while her brother, Isaac Yager was quite feeble, at his home on upper E street.
Mrs. Yager, the widow of the late Hardin Yager, was convalescent, so as to be able to get about her home.
The Evening Index (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 5, Col. 4
Mon., Feb. 24, 1908
PIONEER RESIDENT DECEASED
Isaac Hamilton Yager, Aged Eighty-two, Passed Away
The death of Isaac Hamilton Yager occurred at the residence of his sister, Mrs. Hettie Benson, 937 E street early this morning, at the advanced age of eighty-two years.
Barton & Catick will have charge of the funeral. The arrangements will be under the direction of the two societies of which he is a member, and will be held from the residence of Mrs. Benson, 937 E street Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m.
Mrs. Mary Anderson, a sister of the late pioneer, is expected to be here for the funeral.
The deceased was a native of Kentucky, but has been a resident of San Bernardino for the past 54 years. He is a member of the Odd Fellows and the Pioneer Society.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 7, Col. 2
Tue., Feb. 25, 1908
ISAAC H. YAGER
After a gradual decline extending over some months, largely due to advanced age, the death of Isaac H. Yager occurred Sunday night just before midnight at the home of his sister, Mrs. Hettie Benson, where he had made his home for a great many years. His age was 82 years, and he had been a resident of San Bernardino for the past 54 years, having emigrated to the Golden State with other members of the same family soon after the gold excitement broke out.
Mr. Yager never married. He was well-known among the pioneers of the valley and in the years of prime was very active in the community. He was an honored member of the Pioneer Society, and also of San Bernardino Lodge No. 146, I. O. O. F. The body is being held by Barton & Catick.
The deceased leaves two sisters, Mrs. Nettie Benson of this city, and Mrs. Mary Anderson of Los Angeles.
Funeral services will be held from the residence, 937 E street, Wednesday, at 2 o'clock, under the auspices of San Bernardino Lodge No. 146, of which he was a member. The members of the Pioneer Society will turn out.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 6, Col. 4
Thu., Feb. 27, 1908
FUNERAL SERVICES
Isaac Yager
There was a large gathering of old friends and fraters yesterday afternoon for the funeral service for the late Isaac Yager, which was held from the home of his sister, Mrs. Hettie Benson, in E street, where he had resided for a great many years.
At the home, the Pioneer service was read by Judge C. L. Thomas, on behalf of the San Bernardino Society of California Pioneers, of which Mr. Yager had long been an enthusiastic member. The Pioneers were present in numbers, and three of the pallbearers were from that organization, J. T. Roberds, De La M. Woodward and Robert Poppett.
A large delegation from San Bernardino Lodge No. 146, I. O. O. F. attended, he having also been an Odd Fellow. At the cemetery the burial service of the order was read.
Not listed on cemetery records as Hamilton but the Mormon records list his middle name.
Stephen Yager, b. Jun. 1, 1794 in Mercer County, KY. and d. Dec. 10, 1837 in Webster, Hancock County, IL. &
Catharine Thomas, b. Dec. 23, 1797 in Hardin County, KY. and d. Oct. 10, 1875 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.
Stephen & Catharine Yager's children were:
1. Uriah Hardin Yager, b. Apr. 14, 1819 in Washington County, KY. and d. Feb. 4, 1889 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Uriah marr. Adeline Downey.
2. Hetty Elizabeth Yager, b. Apr. 14, 1821 in Sparta, White County, TN. and d. Aug. 26, 1908 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Hetty marr. Alfred Benjamin Benson.
3. Martha Eleanor Yeager, b. Mar. 30, 1822 in Hardesty, Washington County, KY. and d. Jun. 16, 1866 in Mount Pleasant, Sanpete County, UT. Martha marr. Isaac Young Vance.
4. Isaac Hamilton Yager, b. Jun. 17, 1825 in Hardin County, KY. and d. Feb. 23, 1908 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. Isaac never married.
5. Mary Jane Yager, b. Jun. 14, 1828 in Elizabethtown, Hardin County, KY. and d. Dec. 14, 1916 in Los Angeles County, CA. Mary Jane marr. David W. Anderson.
6. Letitia Ann Yager, b. Apr. 23, 1831 in IN. and d. Jan. 18, 1902 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Letitia marr. Charles LaFayette Mecham.
7. Catherine Ann Yager, b. Jan. 30, 1834 in Indianapolis, Marion County, IN. and d. Sep. 12, 1913 in Park City, Summit County, UT. Catherine marr. William Bradford Sessions.
8. George Washington Yager, b. Sep. 12, 1838 in Carthage, Hancock County, IL. and d. Feb. 13, 1889 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. George marr. Adeline Sarah Boren.
On Dec. 10, 1837, Isaac's father, Stephen Yager, died in Webster, Hancock County, IL. when Isaac was 11 years old.
In the 1850 U. S. census, 25 yr. old Isaac Yager, a Farmer, b. in KY., was living in Great Salt Lake, Utah Territory with his
20 yr. old (inferred) sister, Letitia Yager, b. in KY.
53 yr. old (inferred) mother, Catherine Yager, b. in KY.
17 yr. old (inferred) sister, Catherine Yager, b. in IN.
14 yr. old (inferred) brother, George W Yager, b. in IL.
12 yr. old (relation unknown), Isaac Yager, b. in IL.
In the 1860 U. S. census, 35 yr. old Isaac Gagen (Yager), a Teamster, b. in KY. , was unmarried and living in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. with his
63 yr. old (inferred) mother (and head of household), Catharine Gagen (Yager), b. in KY.
Catharine's real estate was valued at $100 and Isaac's personal estate at $350.
According to the 1867 San Bernardino County Register of Voters, 42 yr. old Isaac Hamilton Yager, a Lumberman, was living in San Bernardino.
In the 1870 U. S. census, 48 yr. old (head of household) Isaac H Yeager (Yager), the Superintendent of a Saw Mill, b. in KY., was living in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. with
23 yr. old August Bohn, a Clerk in the Saw Mill, b. in Prussia
33 yr. old William Bonner, Working at the Saw Mill, b. in England
30 yr. old Eliza Bowers, Keeping house, b. in Scotland
23 yr. old John Hughes, Working at the Saw Mill, b. in AL.
25 yr. old James H Williams, Working at the Saw Mill, b. in PA.
28 yr. old Nelson Steinhoker, Working at the Saw Mill, b. in PA.
In the 1880 U. S. census, 56 yr. old Isaac Yager, b. in IL. (KY.), was unmarried and living as a boarder at 25 8th St. in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. in the home of his
40 yr. old younger brother (and head of household), George W. Yager, a Farmer, b. in IL.
34 yr. old sister-in-law, Sarah A. Yager, keeping house, b. in IL.
14 yr. old niece, Ella Susan Yager, attending school, b. in CA.
12 yr. old niece, Ida S. Yager, attending school, b. in CA.
9 yr. old nephew, George Willard Yager, attending school, b. in CA.
4 yr. old niece, Elsie Adeline Yager, b. in CA.
The parents of everyone in the household were born in IL.
According to the 1880 San Bernardino County Register of Voters, 54 yr. old Isaac Hamilton Yager, a Farmer, b. in KY., was living in San Bernardino.
San Francisco Examiner (San Francisco, CA.), P. 5, Col. 2
Mon., Oct. 1, 1888
Excerpt from: SAN BERNARDINO, September 29. The Republican Convention nominated county officers today.
There was a grand demonstration this evening. A torchlight procession one mile in length paraded the streets.
The horse of an aid ran away during the progress of the procession, knocking down and riding over five ladies, injuring three of them dangerously. Isaac Yager was knocked down and tramped on. He had his shoulder-blade broken and was dangerously injured internally. The rider was thrown and injured.
According to the 1892 San Bernardino County Register of Voters, 67 yr. old Isaac Hamilton Yager, a Farmer, b. in KY., was living in San Bernardino, CA.
Isaac was described as 5'9" tall, with a light complexion, gray eyes and dark brown hair.
In the 1900 U. S. census, 74 yr. old Issac (Isaac) Yager, no occupation, b. Jun. 1825 in KY., was unmarried and living at 941 9th St. in San Bernardino Ward 4, San Bernardino county, CA. with his
79 yr. old widowed sister ( and head of household), Etty Bensen, no occupation, b. Apr. 1821 in TN.
Isaac & Etty's parents were both b. in KY.
The Evening Index (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 7, Col. 4
Mon., Sep. 16, 1907
Excerpt from: PIONEERS OPEN ANOTHER YEAR
FIRST REGULAR MEETING IN TWO MONTHS HELD.
ATTENDANCE RATHER SMALL.
The visiting committee reported Sister Stuchberry in poor health and Brother Isaac Yager very feeble and suffering severely from stomach trouble.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 11, Col. 3
Sun., Feb. 9, 1908
Excerpt from: Pioneers
Sister Carrie Waite made a cheerful report of a visit to the County Hospital, where she distributed sweet violets among the sick, and received the thanks of the happy recipients, who earnestly solicited the frequent presence of kind friends. Mother Benson was reported improving, while her brother, Isaac Yager was quite feeble, at his home on upper E street.
Mrs. Yager, the widow of the late Hardin Yager, was convalescent, so as to be able to get about her home.
The Evening Index (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 5, Col. 4
Mon., Feb. 24, 1908
PIONEER RESIDENT DECEASED
Isaac Hamilton Yager, Aged Eighty-two, Passed Away
The death of Isaac Hamilton Yager occurred at the residence of his sister, Mrs. Hettie Benson, 937 E street early this morning, at the advanced age of eighty-two years.
Barton & Catick will have charge of the funeral. The arrangements will be under the direction of the two societies of which he is a member, and will be held from the residence of Mrs. Benson, 937 E street Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m.
Mrs. Mary Anderson, a sister of the late pioneer, is expected to be here for the funeral.
The deceased was a native of Kentucky, but has been a resident of San Bernardino for the past 54 years. He is a member of the Odd Fellows and the Pioneer Society.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 7, Col. 2
Tue., Feb. 25, 1908
ISAAC H. YAGER
After a gradual decline extending over some months, largely due to advanced age, the death of Isaac H. Yager occurred Sunday night just before midnight at the home of his sister, Mrs. Hettie Benson, where he had made his home for a great many years. His age was 82 years, and he had been a resident of San Bernardino for the past 54 years, having emigrated to the Golden State with other members of the same family soon after the gold excitement broke out.
Mr. Yager never married. He was well-known among the pioneers of the valley and in the years of prime was very active in the community. He was an honored member of the Pioneer Society, and also of San Bernardino Lodge No. 146, I. O. O. F. The body is being held by Barton & Catick.
The deceased leaves two sisters, Mrs. Nettie Benson of this city, and Mrs. Mary Anderson of Los Angeles.
Funeral services will be held from the residence, 937 E street, Wednesday, at 2 o'clock, under the auspices of San Bernardino Lodge No. 146, of which he was a member. The members of the Pioneer Society will turn out.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 6, Col. 4
Thu., Feb. 27, 1908
FUNERAL SERVICES
Isaac Yager
There was a large gathering of old friends and fraters yesterday afternoon for the funeral service for the late Isaac Yager, which was held from the home of his sister, Mrs. Hettie Benson, in E street, where he had resided for a great many years.
At the home, the Pioneer service was read by Judge C. L. Thomas, on behalf of the San Bernardino Society of California Pioneers, of which Mr. Yager had long been an enthusiastic member. The Pioneers were present in numbers, and three of the pallbearers were from that organization, J. T. Roberds, De La M. Woodward and Robert Poppett.
A large delegation from San Bernardino Lodge No. 146, I. O. O. F. attended, he having also been an Odd Fellow. At the cemetery the burial service of the order was read.
Not listed on cemetery records as Hamilton but the Mormon records list his middle name.
Isaac's parents were:
Stephen Yager, b. Jun. 1, 1794 in Mercer County, KY. and d. Dec. 10, 1837 in Webster, Hancock County, IL. &
Catharine Thomas, b. Dec. 23, 1797 in Hardin County, KY. and d. Oct. 10, 1875 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.
Stephen & Catharine Yager's children were:
1. Uriah Hardin Yager, b. Apr. 14, 1819 in Washington County, KY. and d. Feb. 4, 1889 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Uriah marr. Adeline Downey.
2. Hetty Elizabeth Yager, b. Apr. 14, 1821 in Sparta, White County, TN. and d. Aug. 26, 1908 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Hetty marr. Alfred Benjamin Benson.
3. Martha Eleanor Yeager, b. Mar. 30, 1822 in Hardesty, Washington County, KY. and d. Jun. 16, 1866 in Mount Pleasant, Sanpete County, UT. Martha marr. Isaac Young Vance.
4. Isaac Hamilton Yager, b. Jun. 17, 1825 in Hardin County, KY. and d. Feb. 23, 1908 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. Isaac never married.
5. Mary Jane Yager, b. Jun. 14, 1828 in Elizabethtown, Hardin County, KY. and d. Dec. 14, 1916 in Los Angeles County, CA. Mary Jane marr. David W. Anderson.
6. Letitia Ann Yager, b. Apr. 23, 1831 in IN. and d. Jan. 18, 1902 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Letitia marr. Charles LaFayette Mecham.
7. Catherine Ann Yager, b. Jan. 30, 1834 in Indianapolis, Marion County, IN. and d. Sep. 12, 1913 in Park City, Summit County, UT. Catherine marr. William Bradford Sessions.
8. George Washington Yager, b. Sep. 12, 1838 in Carthage, Hancock County, IL. and d. Feb. 13, 1889 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. George marr. Adeline Sarah Boren.
On Dec. 10, 1837, Isaac's father, Stephen Yager, died in Webster, Hancock County, IL. when Isaac was 11 years old.
In the 1850 U. S. census, 25 yr. old Isaac Yager, a Farmer, b. in KY., was living in Great Salt Lake, Utah Territory with his
20 yr. old (inferred) sister, Letitia Yager, b. in KY.
53 yr. old (inferred) mother, Catherine Yager, b. in KY.
17 yr. old (inferred) sister, Catherine Yager, b. in IN.
14 yr. old (inferred) brother, George W Yager, b. in IL.
12 yr. old (relation unknown), Isaac Yager, b. in IL.
In the 1860 U. S. census, 35 yr. old Isaac Gagen (Yager), a Teamster, b. in KY. , was unmarried and living in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. with his
63 yr. old (inferred) mother (and head of household), Catharine Gagen (Yager), b. in KY.
Catharine's real estate was valued at $100 and Isaac's personal estate at $350.
According to the 1867 San Bernardino County Register of Voters, 42 yr. old Isaac Hamilton Yager, a Lumberman, was living in San Bernardino.
In the 1870 U. S. census, 48 yr. old (head of household) Isaac H Yeager (Yager), the Superintendent of a Saw Mill, b. in KY., was living in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. with
23 yr. old August Bohn, a Clerk in the Saw Mill, b. in Prussia
33 yr. old William Bonner, Working at the Saw Mill, b. in England
30 yr. old Eliza Bowers, Keeping house, b. in Scotland
23 yr. old John Hughes, Working at the Saw Mill, b. in AL.
25 yr. old James H Williams, Working at the Saw Mill, b. in PA.
28 yr. old Nelson Steinhoker, Working at the Saw Mill, b. in PA.
In the 1880 U. S. census, 56 yr. old Isaac Yager, b. in IL. (KY.), was unmarried and living as a boarder at 25 8th St. in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. in the home of his
40 yr. old younger brother (and head of household), George W. Yager, a Farmer, b. in IL.
34 yr. old sister-in-law, Sarah A. Yager, keeping house, b. in IL.
14 yr. old niece, Ella Susan Yager, attending school, b. in CA.
12 yr. old niece, Ida S. Yager, attending school, b. in CA.
9 yr. old nephew, George Willard Yager, attending school, b. in CA.
4 yr. old niece, Elsie Adeline Yager, b. in CA.
The parents of everyone in the household were born in IL.
According to the 1880 San Bernardino County Register of Voters, 54 yr. old Isaac Hamilton Yager, a Farmer, b. in KY., was living in San Bernardino.
San Francisco Examiner (San Francisco, CA.), P. 5, Col. 2
Mon., Oct. 1, 1888
Excerpt from: SAN BERNARDINO, September 29. The Republican Convention nominated county officers today.
There was a grand demonstration this evening. A torchlight procession one mile in length paraded the streets.
The horse of an aid ran away during the progress of the procession, knocking down and riding over five ladies, injuring three of them dangerously. Isaac Yager was knocked down and tramped on. He had his shoulder-blade broken and was dangerously injured internally. The rider was thrown and injured.
According to the 1892 San Bernardino County Register of Voters, 67 yr. old Isaac Hamilton Yager, a Farmer, b. in KY., was living in San Bernardino, CA.
Isaac was described as 5'9" tall, with a light complexion, gray eyes and dark brown hair.
In the 1900 U. S. census, 74 yr. old Issac (Isaac) Yager, no occupation, b. Jun. 1825 in KY., was unmarried and living at 941 9th St. in San Bernardino Ward 4, San Bernardino county, CA. with his
79 yr. old widowed sister ( and head of household), Etty Bensen, no occupation, b. Apr. 1821 in TN.
Isaac & Etty's parents were both b. in KY.
The Evening Index (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 7, Col. 4
Mon., Sep. 16, 1907
Excerpt from: PIONEERS OPEN ANOTHER YEAR
FIRST REGULAR MEETING IN TWO MONTHS HELD.
ATTENDANCE RATHER SMALL.
The visiting committee reported Sister Stuchberry in poor health and Brother Isaac Yager very feeble and suffering severely from stomach trouble.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 11, Col. 3
Sun., Feb. 9, 1908
Excerpt from: Pioneers
Sister Carrie Waite made a cheerful report of a visit to the County Hospital, where she distributed sweet violets among the sick, and received the thanks of the happy recipients, who earnestly solicited the frequent presence of kind friends. Mother Benson was reported improving, while her brother, Isaac Yager was quite feeble, at his home on upper E street.
Mrs. Yager, the widow of the late Hardin Yager, was convalescent, so as to be able to get about her home.
The Evening Index (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 5, Col. 4
Mon., Feb. 24, 1908
PIONEER RESIDENT DECEASED
Isaac Hamilton Yager, Aged Eighty-two, Passed Away
The death of Isaac Hamilton Yager occurred at the residence of his sister, Mrs. Hettie Benson, 937 E street early this morning, at the advanced age of eighty-two years.
Barton & Catick will have charge of the funeral. The arrangements will be under the direction of the two societies of which he is a member, and will be held from the residence of Mrs. Benson, 937 E street Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m.
Mrs. Mary Anderson, a sister of the late pioneer, is expected to be here for the funeral.
The deceased was a native of Kentucky, but has been a resident of San Bernardino for the past 54 years. He is a member of the Odd Fellows and the Pioneer Society.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 7, Col. 2
Tue., Feb. 25, 1908
ISAAC H. YAGER
After a gradual decline extending over some months, largely due to advanced age, the death of Isaac H. Yager occurred Sunday night just before midnight at the home of his sister, Mrs. Hettie Benson, where he had made his home for a great many years. His age was 82 years, and he had been a resident of San Bernardino for the past 54 years, having emigrated to the Golden State with other members of the same family soon after the gold excitement broke out.
Mr. Yager never married. He was well-known among the pioneers of the valley and in the years of prime was very active in the community. He was an honored member of the Pioneer Society, and also of San Bernardino Lodge No. 146, I. O. O. F. The body is being held by Barton & Catick.
The deceased leaves two sisters, Mrs. Nettie Benson of this city, and Mrs. Mary Anderson of Los Angeles.
Funeral services will be held from the residence, 937 E street, Wednesday, at 2 o'clock, under the auspices of San Bernardino Lodge No. 146, of which he was a member. The members of the Pioneer Society will turn out.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 6, Col. 4
Thu., Feb. 27, 1908
FUNERAL SERVICES
Isaac Yager
There was a large gathering of old friends and fraters yesterday afternoon for the funeral service for the late Isaac Yager, which was held from the home of his sister, Mrs. Hettie Benson, in E street, where he had resided for a great many years.
At the home, the Pioneer service was read by Judge C. L. Thomas, on behalf of the San Bernardino Society of California Pioneers, of which Mr. Yager had long been an enthusiastic member. The Pioneers were present in numbers, and three of the pallbearers were from that organization, J. T. Roberds, De La M. Woodward and Robert Poppett.
A large delegation from San Bernardino Lodge No. 146, I. O. O. F. attended, he having also been an Odd Fellow. At the cemetery the burial service of the order was read.
Not listed on cemetery records as Hamilton but the Mormon records list his middle name.
Stephen Yager, b. Jun. 1, 1794 in Mercer County, KY. and d. Dec. 10, 1837 in Webster, Hancock County, IL. &
Catharine Thomas, b. Dec. 23, 1797 in Hardin County, KY. and d. Oct. 10, 1875 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.
Stephen & Catharine Yager's children were:
1. Uriah Hardin Yager, b. Apr. 14, 1819 in Washington County, KY. and d. Feb. 4, 1889 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Uriah marr. Adeline Downey.
2. Hetty Elizabeth Yager, b. Apr. 14, 1821 in Sparta, White County, TN. and d. Aug. 26, 1908 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Hetty marr. Alfred Benjamin Benson.
3. Martha Eleanor Yeager, b. Mar. 30, 1822 in Hardesty, Washington County, KY. and d. Jun. 16, 1866 in Mount Pleasant, Sanpete County, UT. Martha marr. Isaac Young Vance.
4. Isaac Hamilton Yager, b. Jun. 17, 1825 in Hardin County, KY. and d. Feb. 23, 1908 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. Isaac never married.
5. Mary Jane Yager, b. Jun. 14, 1828 in Elizabethtown, Hardin County, KY. and d. Dec. 14, 1916 in Los Angeles County, CA. Mary Jane marr. David W. Anderson.
6. Letitia Ann Yager, b. Apr. 23, 1831 in IN. and d. Jan. 18, 1902 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Letitia marr. Charles LaFayette Mecham.
7. Catherine Ann Yager, b. Jan. 30, 1834 in Indianapolis, Marion County, IN. and d. Sep. 12, 1913 in Park City, Summit County, UT. Catherine marr. William Bradford Sessions.
8. George Washington Yager, b. Sep. 12, 1838 in Carthage, Hancock County, IL. and d. Feb. 13, 1889 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. George marr. Adeline Sarah Boren.
On Dec. 10, 1837, Isaac's father, Stephen Yager, died in Webster, Hancock County, IL. when Isaac was 11 years old.
In the 1850 U. S. census, 25 yr. old Isaac Yager, a Farmer, b. in KY., was living in Great Salt Lake, Utah Territory with his
20 yr. old (inferred) sister, Letitia Yager, b. in KY.
53 yr. old (inferred) mother, Catherine Yager, b. in KY.
17 yr. old (inferred) sister, Catherine Yager, b. in IN.
14 yr. old (inferred) brother, George W Yager, b. in IL.
12 yr. old (relation unknown), Isaac Yager, b. in IL.
In the 1860 U. S. census, 35 yr. old Isaac Gagen (Yager), a Teamster, b. in KY. , was unmarried and living in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. with his
63 yr. old (inferred) mother (and head of household), Catharine Gagen (Yager), b. in KY.
Catharine's real estate was valued at $100 and Isaac's personal estate at $350.
According to the 1867 San Bernardino County Register of Voters, 42 yr. old Isaac Hamilton Yager, a Lumberman, was living in San Bernardino.
In the 1870 U. S. census, 48 yr. old (head of household) Isaac H Yeager (Yager), the Superintendent of a Saw Mill, b. in KY., was living in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. with
23 yr. old August Bohn, a Clerk in the Saw Mill, b. in Prussia
33 yr. old William Bonner, Working at the Saw Mill, b. in England
30 yr. old Eliza Bowers, Keeping house, b. in Scotland
23 yr. old John Hughes, Working at the Saw Mill, b. in AL.
25 yr. old James H Williams, Working at the Saw Mill, b. in PA.
28 yr. old Nelson Steinhoker, Working at the Saw Mill, b. in PA.
In the 1880 U. S. census, 56 yr. old Isaac Yager, b. in IL. (KY.), was unmarried and living as a boarder at 25 8th St. in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. in the home of his
40 yr. old younger brother (and head of household), George W. Yager, a Farmer, b. in IL.
34 yr. old sister-in-law, Sarah A. Yager, keeping house, b. in IL.
14 yr. old niece, Ella Susan Yager, attending school, b. in CA.
12 yr. old niece, Ida S. Yager, attending school, b. in CA.
9 yr. old nephew, George Willard Yager, attending school, b. in CA.
4 yr. old niece, Elsie Adeline Yager, b. in CA.
The parents of everyone in the household were born in IL.
According to the 1880 San Bernardino County Register of Voters, 54 yr. old Isaac Hamilton Yager, a Farmer, b. in KY., was living in San Bernardino.
San Francisco Examiner (San Francisco, CA.), P. 5, Col. 2
Mon., Oct. 1, 1888
Excerpt from: SAN BERNARDINO, September 29. The Republican Convention nominated county officers today.
There was a grand demonstration this evening. A torchlight procession one mile in length paraded the streets.
The horse of an aid ran away during the progress of the procession, knocking down and riding over five ladies, injuring three of them dangerously. Isaac Yager was knocked down and tramped on. He had his shoulder-blade broken and was dangerously injured internally. The rider was thrown and injured.
According to the 1892 San Bernardino County Register of Voters, 67 yr. old Isaac Hamilton Yager, a Farmer, b. in KY., was living in San Bernardino, CA.
Isaac was described as 5'9" tall, with a light complexion, gray eyes and dark brown hair.
In the 1900 U. S. census, 74 yr. old Issac (Isaac) Yager, no occupation, b. Jun. 1825 in KY., was unmarried and living at 941 9th St. in San Bernardino Ward 4, San Bernardino county, CA. with his
79 yr. old widowed sister ( and head of household), Etty Bensen, no occupation, b. Apr. 1821 in TN.
Isaac & Etty's parents were both b. in KY.
The Evening Index (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 7, Col. 4
Mon., Sep. 16, 1907
Excerpt from: PIONEERS OPEN ANOTHER YEAR
FIRST REGULAR MEETING IN TWO MONTHS HELD.
ATTENDANCE RATHER SMALL.
The visiting committee reported Sister Stuchberry in poor health and Brother Isaac Yager very feeble and suffering severely from stomach trouble.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 11, Col. 3
Sun., Feb. 9, 1908
Excerpt from: Pioneers
Sister Carrie Waite made a cheerful report of a visit to the County Hospital, where she distributed sweet violets among the sick, and received the thanks of the happy recipients, who earnestly solicited the frequent presence of kind friends. Mother Benson was reported improving, while her brother, Isaac Yager was quite feeble, at his home on upper E street.
Mrs. Yager, the widow of the late Hardin Yager, was convalescent, so as to be able to get about her home.
The Evening Index (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 5, Col. 4
Mon., Feb. 24, 1908
PIONEER RESIDENT DECEASED
Isaac Hamilton Yager, Aged Eighty-two, Passed Away
The death of Isaac Hamilton Yager occurred at the residence of his sister, Mrs. Hettie Benson, 937 E street early this morning, at the advanced age of eighty-two years.
Barton & Catick will have charge of the funeral. The arrangements will be under the direction of the two societies of which he is a member, and will be held from the residence of Mrs. Benson, 937 E street Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m.
Mrs. Mary Anderson, a sister of the late pioneer, is expected to be here for the funeral.
The deceased was a native of Kentucky, but has been a resident of San Bernardino for the past 54 years. He is a member of the Odd Fellows and the Pioneer Society.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 7, Col. 2
Tue., Feb. 25, 1908
ISAAC H. YAGER
After a gradual decline extending over some months, largely due to advanced age, the death of Isaac H. Yager occurred Sunday night just before midnight at the home of his sister, Mrs. Hettie Benson, where he had made his home for a great many years. His age was 82 years, and he had been a resident of San Bernardino for the past 54 years, having emigrated to the Golden State with other members of the same family soon after the gold excitement broke out.
Mr. Yager never married. He was well-known among the pioneers of the valley and in the years of prime was very active in the community. He was an honored member of the Pioneer Society, and also of San Bernardino Lodge No. 146, I. O. O. F. The body is being held by Barton & Catick.
The deceased leaves two sisters, Mrs. Nettie Benson of this city, and Mrs. Mary Anderson of Los Angeles.
Funeral services will be held from the residence, 937 E street, Wednesday, at 2 o'clock, under the auspices of San Bernardino Lodge No. 146, of which he was a member. The members of the Pioneer Society will turn out.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 6, Col. 4
Thu., Feb. 27, 1908
FUNERAL SERVICES
Isaac Yager
There was a large gathering of old friends and fraters yesterday afternoon for the funeral service for the late Isaac Yager, which was held from the home of his sister, Mrs. Hettie Benson, in E street, where he had resided for a great many years.
At the home, the Pioneer service was read by Judge C. L. Thomas, on behalf of the San Bernardino Society of California Pioneers, of which Mr. Yager had long been an enthusiastic member. The Pioneers were present in numbers, and three of the pallbearers were from that organization, J. T. Roberds, De La M. Woodward and Robert Poppett.
A large delegation from San Bernardino Lodge No. 146, I. O. O. F. attended, he having also been an Odd Fellow. At the cemetery the burial service of the order was read.
Not listed on cemetery records as Hamilton but the Mormon records list his middle name.
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