WELCH, Joseph Powell

Arizona Daily Journal Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory Wednesday, October 30, 1907 AGED PHYSICIAN FOUND DEAD IN BED Sudden Demise of Dr. J. P. Welch at Humboldt - Had Been a Resident Of This County For 12 Years Yesterday morning at 8 o'clock, Dr. J. P. Welch, was found dead in bed, in a room occupied by him for the past year in Humboldt. Justice of the Peace Francis summoned a coroner's jury that rendered a verdict that the deceased came to his death from old age and general debility. His remains were taken in charge by the undertaking firm of Mohn & Shannon, and brought to this city, to be prepared for burial. Deceased was aged about 76 years and had been a resident of the Verde Valley and Cherry Creek for twelve years, previous to removing to Humboldt, about a year ago. He was a physician. He leaves surviving him, a daughter, Mrs. M. E. Eubanks living in Hastings, Okla. and a son whose name was not learned, but who is known to be a practicing physician in New Mexico. His remains will be held awaiting instruction from his daughter. Funeral arrangements will be made later. -------------------------- Prescott Evening Courier, Prescott, Arizona Territory Tuesday, November 4, 1907, page 4 Saturday last, Maus & Shannon received a telegram from Mrs. M. Eubanks, instructing them to bury the remains of the late Dr. Welch here. Mrs. Eubanks lives at Hastings, Okla home and is a daughter of the deceased. Above obituary provided by D. Sue Kissel. Transcriber's note: Mr. Welch is buried in an unmarked grave at the Citizens Cemetery in Prescott, Arizona.