Ezra Wild Thayer |
| Posted 2008-02-07 by Sharon |
| Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ June 4, 1937, p. 1 EZRA W. THAYER PASSES AWAY Former Operator of Monte Cristo Mine, Well Known in Arizona Mining Circles, is Called Thursday. Private funeral services for Ezra W. Thayer, 77 years old, widely known Arizona mining man and one of the state’s pioneer developers, who died early yesterday morning at his home at 2242 West Adams street, were held at 10 a. m. yesterday from Memory chapel of A. L. Moore & Sons. Burial will follow in Greenwood Memorial park. Mr. Thayer was born in Pittsfield, Mass., October 5, 1949. When a young man he went to Utah and from there came to Phoenix in 1882, where he had resided since. During his 66 years residence here Mr. Thayer had engaged in various mining ventures throughout the state and did much to promote the development of Maricopa county’s mineral resources. He always contended that the surface had hardly been scratched in the county, and that development would reveal untold mineral wealth. Starting as a clerk in a local hardware store, Mr. Thayer soon opened a store of his own, which he operated until 1929, continuing meanwhile to interest himself in mining projects. Among the major properties which he had owned and operated was the Monte Christo mine, near Wickenburg, which for some time ranked as one of the state’s leading producers. In addition to his mining and business interests, Mr. Thayer was active in many community development movements. He also owned considerable property in the city. He was an active member of the Phoenix chamber of Commerce and for many years was affiliated with all local Masonic bodies. Surviving are his wife, a daughter Priscilla and two sons, Nathan B. Thayer of Phoenix, and Ezra W, Thayer, Jr. of Los Angeles. See Also: Find a Grave |
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