George Sayer |
| Posted 2023-01-01 by Pat R |
| Arizona Republican (Phoenix, Arizona) Tuesday, December 25, 1928. p. 9 Body Of Aged Prospector Found On Floor Of Cabin At His Ajo Mining Claim AJO, Dec. 24--The body of George Sayer, 83, one of Arizona's oldest hermit-prospectors, was found partially clothed lying on the floor of his cabin on his lead and silver claim 15 miles east of Ajo this morning by John Butler, a neighbor. Physicians who examined the body said that Sayer had been dead about three days. Advanced age and heart trouble was given as the cause of death. Wailing of Sayer's little brindle pup aroused the curiosity of Butler this morning and believing something might be amiss with the aged prospector he went to Sayer's cabin. The aged man had apparently suffered a heart attack while dressing and from the appearance of the body it was believed that he had made an effort to get back into bed when he collapsed. An overcoat was tucked beneath his head for a pillow and it is believed that Sayer had managed to pull it to him from a nearby chair as he lay on the floor. Sayer had not been seen for five days. At that time he had talked with Butler. The aged man was known throughout the state and had been prospecting in the hills of Arizona for more than 50 years. He had experienced varied luck in his findings, occasionally making a strike of merit but never one of magnitude. As near as can be learned his only living relatives are two nieces residing in Philadelphia, Pa. Judge John S. Woods, coroner, and Deputy Sheriff Frank Ranson investigated and ordered the body removed to the Grimshaw-Parker mortuary in Ajo. No inquest will be held. Funeral service will be held in the Federated church at Ajo at 4:30 o'clock Christmas afternoon with Rev. T. H. Dodd officiating. Burial will be made in the Ajo cemetery. |
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