Joseph Britton |
| Posted 2017-12-07 by Judy Wight Branson |
| Weekly Journal Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory Wednesday, December 28, 1910, page 6, column 1 Joseph Britton Claimed By Reaper (From Saturday, December 24th Daily) Another pioneer joined the great majority yesterday morning, when Joseph Britton succumbed to organic heart disease. He was 88 years old and a native of Canada. He had been a resident of this county the last twenty years, following the occupation of prospector and miner. He was stricken two weeks ago at his camp in the Black Canyon district, and admitted to the hospital thirteen days before his death. No relatives survive him in this section. Mr. Britton was an industrious citizen, enjoying a wide acquaintance in mining circles. The funeral will be held this morning at 11 o'clock from the chapel of the Ruffner undertaking parlors. Interment will be in the Citizens cemetery. --------------------------------------- Prescott Journal Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory Sunday, December 25, 1910, page 5, column 2 Laid At Rest The funeral of Joseph Britton was held yesterday from the Ruffner parlors, Rev. Deming officiating in the religious ceremonies. Many pioneers were present and the remains were laid away in the Citizens cemetery. See Also: Arizona Gravestone Photo Project |
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