Petaluma Daily Morning Courier, 14 Sep 1918, Sat, Pg 6:
"Old Jackson is dead."
"This was the word that came over the long distance phone from Steward's Point Thursday night and it will bring deep regret to the many who have read the unique and clever writings published for many years past in these columns over the signature of "Old Jackson."
George Ray Batt, who has made known the Annapolis section to many residents of the county and state who have never seen it and perhaps never expect to, by his original letters to the Press Democrat, passed away at his home Thursday after a short illness, although he had not been in good health for some time past.
The deceased was about 63 years of age and leaves a wife, Mrs. Alice Batt, and he was the father of some 14 or 15 children, most of whom survive. Mr. Batt was a rancher and fruit grower, and a native of Wales (sic, Enlgand).
Some years ago the bridge across Gualala river was washed away by the winter's storms and was not immediately replaced. A son of Mr. Batt, who was carrying U.S. Mail, lost his life in attempting to cross the swollen stream. Mr. Batt never gave up the agitation for a new structure until he had the pleasure of seeing one erected, and at its dedication made an eloquent address.---Press Democrat.
"Old Jackson" was known here and friends will learn with sorrow that he has passed..."
Petaluma Daily Morning Courier, 14 Sep 1918, Sat, Pg 6:
"Old Jackson is dead."
"This was the word that came over the long distance phone from Steward's Point Thursday night and it will bring deep regret to the many who have read the unique and clever writings published for many years past in these columns over the signature of "Old Jackson."
George Ray Batt, who has made known the Annapolis section to many residents of the county and state who have never seen it and perhaps never expect to, by his original letters to the Press Democrat, passed away at his home Thursday after a short illness, although he had not been in good health for some time past.
The deceased was about 63 years of age and leaves a wife, Mrs. Alice Batt, and he was the father of some 14 or 15 children, most of whom survive. Mr. Batt was a rancher and fruit grower, and a native of Wales (sic, Enlgand).
Some years ago the bridge across Gualala river was washed away by the winter's storms and was not immediately replaced. A son of Mr. Batt, who was carrying U.S. Mail, lost his life in attempting to cross the swollen stream. Mr. Batt never gave up the agitation for a new structure until he had the pleasure of seeing one erected, and at its dedication made an eloquent address.---Press Democrat.
"Old Jackson" was known here and friends will learn with sorrow that he has passed..."
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George Ormond Batt
1882–1964
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George H. Batt
1886–1902
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Leo Ferguson Batt
1886–1970
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Elmer Maroni Batt
1890–1976
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Alice May Batt Evans
1892–1982
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Lillian Ellen Batt Del Maestro
1894–1989
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Jessie H. Batt
1896–1912
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Elsie O. Batt Grosscup
1899–1983
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Oliver G. Batt
1900–1994
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Reuben Cecil Batt
1903–1991
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Edith Victoria Batt Stordalen
1904–2003
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Grace Evelyn Batt Shriver
1908–2003
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