11-21-1918
Sherlock, Thomas H
Thomas H. Sherlock, one of the early pioneers of Lake County, passed away at Alturas Ca. Monday night, following an attack of pneumonia. A few months ago Mr. Sherlock suffered a breakdown, and was taken to a hospital in California. Two days before his death he returned to Alturas, having practically recovered his health, but on his arrival was suffering from a severe cold. Pneumonia later developed and the end came quickly. The news of his death was received in Lakeview Tuesday morning, and several of his friends expected to attend his funeral, which was fixed for today, but other arrangements were made and the remains were interred yesterday.
Mr. Sherlock came to Lake County in 1872, locating in the Summer Lake section, where he was engaged extensively in farming and stock raising for a number of years. He disposed of his land interest in 1904, but not until a few years ago did he quit the sheep business. After selling his land in the Summer Lake section he invested in Farm property at Davis Creek, and at the time of his death owned one of the best farms in that section.
Mr. Sherlock was of an exceptionally fine character and a perfect gentlemen. He had a host of friends wherever known, and his death will be deeply regreted by all. He is survived by a son, Kenneth, who is in charge of the Davis Creek property, and three brothers, Chas, E, Walter, A, and Dick all of whom are well known.
************************8
the following contributed by Bill Gransee:
Thomas Henry Sherlock

November 21, 1918

Thomas H Sherlock, one of the early pioneers of Lake County, passed away at
Alturas Monday night, following an attack of pneumonia. Mr. Sherlock came to
Lake County in 1872, locating in the Summer Lake Section, where he was engaged
extensively in farming and stock raising for a number of years.