CLOUGH, Alfred Sumner (A.S.)

Prescott Journal Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory Thursday Morning, April 9, 1908, page 5, col. 2 DEATH BECKONS TO ANOTHER OLD PIONEER A.S. Clough Dies at Point of Rocks, Aged 72 Had Resided In This Vicinity Nearly Half A Century A. S. Clough, one of the respected, pioneers of this Territory, died yesterday afternoon at 4 o’clock at his home near Point of Rocks after an illness of two years. His death was due to general debility. He was aged 72 years and a native of New Hampshire. His remains were taken in charge by the Ruffner undertaking establishment to be prepared for interment. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Deceased arrived in Prescott in 1864, when the now beautiful city was only a settlement. He assisted in the construction of the first jail ever built here as well as in the erection of a number of other buildings which have long since been replaced with more modern structures. In the latter 60’s he appropriated and settled on what is now known as the old Peterson ranch which he later sold to Peterson. He then purchased the Curtis ranch, now known as the Clough ranch, where he died yesterday. He was united in marriage after a short residence here to Miss Mary Alexander, Daughter of T. M. Alexander, a resident of the Sycamore Creek country. Two children were born of the union, Miss Norah Clough being the only one surviving, In his death this county loses on of its most industrious and enterprising pioneer citizens. He was a man of frugal habits and generous sympathies, endowed with that characteristic of the New England stock, from whence he sprung, honestly in his dealings with his fellowmen. His death is deeply regretted by the members of the pioneer families of the city and county among whom he was very popular, as well as by all who knew him. He leaves a valuable estate in this city, which he accumulated during his forty-four (sic) years of residence here by industrious and strict attention to business affairs. Above article provided by D. Sue Kissel. ----------------------------------- Prescott Evening Courier, Prescott, Arizona Territory Monday, April 9, 1908, page 1 Death Of A. S. Clough A. S. Clough, one of the most respected pioneer residents of this section, died at his home below Point Ranch, a few miles north of Prescott, April 8, 1908. He had been sick for several months. He is survived by his daughter, Miss Clough, who resided with her father and was with him during his last sickness. He had lied in this section for almost 40 years, and by untiring industry had accumulated quite a competency, consisting of his ranch home and real estate in Prescott. In his death, this section lost an honorable and useful citizen. He was of that self-reliant and energetic New England stock which knows no such words as falter or fail. His life fight was a brave one and he was a man among men. ------------------------------------ Prescott Evening Courier, Prescott, Arizona Territory Monday, April 13, 1908, page 1 The funeral of the late A. S. Clough took place Saturday afternoon from Ruffner's undertaking parlors and many old friends followed the remains of the honored pioneer to the Citizen's cemetery. The services were conducted by Rev. Wheatley. The body was placed beside that of wife of deceased, who died in 1903. A. S. Clough was 72 years old, was a native of New Hampshire and had resided in this section for 45 years. The pallbearers were: Robert Drennan, Ben Weaver, Sr., E. J. F. Horne, R. B. Burmister, J. T. Brown and John Duke. ------------------------------------- Daily Arizona Silver Belt, Globe, Arizona Territory Wednesday, April 15, 1908, page 5, col. 3 Arizona News and Comment - A. S. Clough, a pioneer of Yavapai county, is dead at the age of 71.