DONLAN, Patrick

Prescott Journal Miner, Prescott, Arizona Tuesday, May 18, 1915, page 5, column 3 Joins Pioneers On Other Side Of Divide Patrick Dolan Generous Old-Timer Passes Away After 50 Years Residence Patrick Donlan has had his wish gratified, and is now numbered with other pioneers on the other side of the great divide. His death occurred on Sunday afternoon at the Pioneer's Home in this city, from no particular affliction, but simply the breaking down of his health, due to his extreme age of over 85 years. Appreciating that life's long race was nearing the close, he complacently awaited the summons and when the end came he passed away peace4fully and apparently contented. Only a short time ago, he informed his friends he was ready, and with a snap of his fingers, stated that death to him 'was like the prick of a pin.' The Hassayamper of Arizona and argonaut of the Pacific coast, was a true friend to all. Coming to this county over 45 years ago, he located at the Peck mine, where with his wife they established a hotel. The deceased also followed mining and both prospected. Their acts of charity were many, but their benevolence proved their misfortune. Mr. Donlan was born in Ireland, and when a youth of only 15 years of age, came to the United States as a cabin boy in a sailing vessel to start the struggle single handed. He landed in San Francisco in 1849, at the age of 20 years. On reaching his majority in 1850 he was naturalized that year in Shasta county, Cal. His 65 years as a citizen had been graced with everything good and nothing bad. He has no relatives here or abroad, being the last of a family that was honest and industrious. He will be laid away today in the pioneer plot in Miller Valley cemetery. Transcriber's note: Mr. Donlan is buried at the Citizens Cemetery in Prescott, Arizona.