LINSEY, Rosenda G.

Arizona Republic, Phoenix, Friday Morning, June 7, 1935. State Pioneer Woman Dies Funeral services for Mrs. Rosenda G. Linsey of Tolleson, who died Tuesday at St. Joseph's hospital here, is scheduled to be held at 9 o'clock Friday morning at the Immaculate Heart church. The rosary was read at the J. T. Whitney chapel Thursday evening. Mrs. Linsey, 76 years old, came to Arizona in 1869, from Sonora, Mex. Four months of hardships, fighting the Indians and bandits were spent in the trip from Sonora to Florence. Remaining in Florence for several years, the Linseys later moved to Tempe, where they lived for three years. While there they were close friends of the parents of Sen. Carl Hayden. Leaving Tempe, they came to Phoenix. Mr. Linsey was the first jailer at the Phoenix jail. During the floods of 1891, the Linseys were forced from their adobe home and lived in the court house until the floods subsided and plans could be completed for the journey to the Vulture mine, which was booming at that time. They remained there for several years, Mr. Linsey being employed there. Indian fights and holdups were so prevalent that they soon returned to Phoenix. They purchased a home in South Phoenix, where they lived for a number of years, later buying a residence at 900 North Eighth street. For the past 12 years, Mrs. Linsey has made her home in Tolleson with her daughter, Mrs. J. C. Balsz. Other survivors are James Linsey of Tolleson and Sam Linsey of Los Angeles. There are 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.