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James Silvey

Posted 2018-07-03 by Judy Wight Branson
Weekly Journal-Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory
Wednesday, October 11, 1911, page 2, column 3

James Silvey Is Claimed By Death

(From Friday's Daily)

James Silvey, for nearly thirty years a resident of this county, and a
miner by occupation, after a lingering illness due to cancer of the
stomach, passed away yesterday morning in this city. His death
removes one of the best known citizens, and a man whose splendid
fellowship was known to scores of friends and acquaintances.

For several months he has been unable to pursue his work, and a few
months ago was brought tot he city from Big Bug district to receive
medical attention which proved unavailing.

He was 48 years old and a native of Ohio. His only known relatives
are two sisters, one residing in Columbus, Ohio, and the other in
Moab, Utah.

His body is at the Ruffner parlors and the date of interment will be
announced.

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The Copper Era, Clifton, Arizona Territory
Friday, October 20, 1911, page 4, column 5

James Silvey, aged 48, a native of Ohio, died in Prescott, Oct. 5,
1911, of cancer of the stomach.

He had resided in Yavapai county for over thirty years, was a miner by
occupation, and a very worthy citizen.


Transcriber's note: Mr. Silvey is buried in an unmarked grave at the
Citizens Cemetery in Prescott, Arizona.




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