William Curtis Claimed By Death

William Curtis, one of the oldest residents of Sacramento County, who located here in the Fall of 1852, died yesterday at his residence near this city. Mr. Curtis was a native of Watertown, Massachusetts, born in August 1831. He came to California by the Nicaraugua [sic] route and located in Sacramento County. After spending a few months in the mines he engaged in agricultural pursuits and owned a fine farm adjoining Oak Park. Politically Mr. Curtis was a Republican. He was twice elected to the office of Supervisor, serving one term as Chairman of the Board. The wife of Mr. Curtis died a little more than a year ago. Two children survive. They are Mrs. George H. Cutter and Edna Curtis.

CURTIS--At his residence, near Oak Park, January 27, 1907, William Curtis, husband of the late Susie Curtis, father of Mrs. Carrie M. Cutter and Miss Edna Curtis, a native of Massachusetts, aged 75 years, 5 months and 16 days. Friends can call Tuesday morning, January 29th, from 10 to 12 a.m. Funeral private. Interment City Cemetery.