ALCORN, William

The Prescott Courier, Prescott, Arizona Monday, September 1, 1958 William Alcorn, Pioneer State Resident, Dies William Alcorn, well-known pioneer engineer and prospector in this area and other parts of Arizona died Saturday, Aug. 30, at the Pioneer’s Home. He was 72 years of age and had resided in Arizona for 58 years, a great many of them in Yavapai County. Born in Santa Cruz, Calif., June 14, 1886, he first arrived in Arizona in 1900 in the Patagonia area. He entered the Pioneers’ Home from Yavapai County early in 1952. Surviving him are a son, P. E. Alcorn, Calistoga, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. Pearl Nelson, Oakland, Calif. and Mrs. Ida Sewlow, Visalia, Calif.; and a nephew, W. W. Alcorn, Pittsburg, Calif. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Hampton Mortuary. ---------------------- The Prescott Courier, Prescott, Arizona Tuesday, September 2, 1958 Funeral Services Set For William Alcorn Funeral services for William Alcorn, 92-year-old pioneer prospector and engineer in Yavapai County and other sections of the state, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, at the Hampton Mortuary. The Rev. Norman C. Yetman, pastor of the First Methodist Church will officiate. Interment will be in the Pioneer’ Home cemetery on Iron Springs road. Alcorn, born in 1866 in Santa Cruz, Calif., came to Arizona in 1900, arriving in the Patagonia area. Among survivors are his son, P. E. Alcorn, Calistoga, Calif; and two daughters, Mrs. Pearl Nelson, Oakland, Calif. and Mrs. Ida Sewlow, Visalia, Calif. ---------------------- The Arizona Republic, Phoenix, Arizona Wednesday, September 3, 1958 William Alcorn Prescott - Funeral services for William Alcorn, 92, who died in the Pioneer’s Home Saturday, will be at 2 p.m. today in the Hampton Funeral Home. Survivors are his son, T. E. Alcorn, Calastaga, Calif., and two daughters, Mrs. Pearl Nelson, Oakland, Calif., and Mrs. Ida Sewlow, Visalia, Calif. Burial will be in the Pioneers Cemetery. -------------------- The Yavapai County Messenger, Prescott, Arizona Thursday, September 4, 1958 Services held for William Alcorn Wed. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. for William Alcorn, who died Aug. 30 at the Arizona Pioneer’s Home. Alcorn was 92 at the time of his death, born June 14, 1866. His original home was Santa Cruz, Calif. In 1900, he moved at Patagonia, Ariz. His principal occupation during his lifetime was prospecting and mine engineering. He entered the Pioneer’s Home in January 1952. Services were conducted at the Hampton Mortuary by Rev. Norman C. Yetman. Interment followed in the Pioneer’s Cemetery on Iron Springs road. Alcorn is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Ida Stewlow of Visalia, Calif. and Mrs. Pearl Nelson of Oakland, Calif.; and a son, P. E. Alcorn of Calestoga, Calif. ----------------- Note: Typed as written. Some information varies from article to article.

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