Thursday, February 18, 2010

Obituary of Blanche Lucinda Spielman Hill


This drawing of Blanche Hill was done in 1899.


MRS. BLANCHE L. HILL DIES OF HEART FAILURE

Passes Away Suddenly at Ranch Home West of City Saturday Morning

Mrs. Blanche L. Hill, widow of the late W. J. Hill, died at her ranch home in West Anaheim on Saturday morning at 5:55 o’clock from heart disease. On the preceding Monday she underwent a surgical operation for throat trouble. An affection of the heart from which she had suffered for some time developed complications of serious disorders, and although everything was done to save her life, she passed away as stated. Mrs. Hill is survived by a family of 12 children, four of whom were children of Mr. Hill’s first wife. Funeral services were held on Monday at noon. The body was brought to the Episcopal church in this city, of which deceased had been a member, and burial services were conducted there by Rev. Juny, who was called from Escondido to officiate at the services. Many friends of the deceased were present to pay their last tribute of respect to her memory.

Mrs. Hill was a native of Maryland and was in her 43rd year. She was held in high esteem by those with whom she came in contact and her death is cause for regret on the part of many friends.

Mr. Hill died at the family home July 30 last, following a long illness. He left an estate valued at $75,000. Upon his death a contest ensued in the courts between his widow and the four children of his former wife. Mrs. Hill was appointed administratrix of the estate. It is probable that Robert Hill will apply for letters of administration upon the estate.

Anaheim Gazette, March 27, 1913

Obituary of Sarah Spielman & Photo


This photo was taken in the late 1880s at the Tule Ranch in the Berryessa Valley, Napa County, California. Standing are Ella and Harry Spielman and Charlie Cablou. Sitting are Sarah and Lawson Spielman.


Mrs. S. A. Spielman of West Anaheim died at Patton on Saturday after a lingering illness due to the infirmaties of old age. The body was returned to this city for burial, and the interment occurred on Sunday afternoon. Decreased has long been a resident of this section and was held in high esteem by those who knew her. She was the mother of Mrs. W. J. Hill, and she leaves other married daughters, living here and in Los Angeles, and a grown son at home. Her husand preceded her to her eternal rest some two years ago.

Anaheim Gazette, November 2, 1905

Obituary of Lawson Spielman & Photo

This photo of Blanche Lucinda Spielman with her parents, Lawson Spielman and Sarah Hathaway Spielman, was taken in the late 1880s in Northern California before Blanche left home.


AT ROLL CALL, NO REPLY

An Honored Veteran, In Full Flush of Apparent Health, Lays Down Heavily and Falls Asleep

Lawson W. Spielman, an old and highly esteemed resident of this section, died suddenly at his home in West Anaheim, on Monday afternoon, at 5 o’clock of heart failure. Mr. Spielman had been in his usual health up to a day or two of his death, and had made arrangements to go to Los Angeles on Tuesday. On Monday afternoon he was not so well, and lay down for a rest. His wife sat beside him, when, at 5 o’clock, he breathed his last without a struggle. Physicians were immediately summoned, but life was found to be extinct.

Mr. Spielman had resided here for some eight years, coming from the northern part of the state, where he lived for many years. He was a native of Maryland, and was in his sixty-fifth year. He leaves a wife and several grown-up children to mourn his loss.

He was an enthusiastic grand army man, and participated in the four years’ struggle between the states. He was a prominent figure at the recent Memorial day exercises at the cemetery, and could have given little thought to the fact that of all those gathered there, he was marked as the one whose name was to be first called by the recording angel at the eternal summons on high.

He enlisted first in Company B, 126th Pennsylvania regiment, under Captain W. H. Davison, served nine months in the infantry. He was in Hunter’s raid four days and four nights without food or water; was in the reserve at South Mountain, Chancellorsville and Antietam fight, and re-enlisted under Captain J. C. Paine’s detachment of the signal corps, of the United States army to serve five years. In consequence of orders of the war department was honorably discharged in three years as a good and faithful soldier.

After the war he, with his family, moved to Berryessa valley, Napa county, California, where he resided for 28 years on Tule ranch, where he was engaged in cattle raising and orchard and vineyard culture. He then moved to Southern California where he has since resided.

Deceased leaves a wife and son and four daughters, namely, Harry G. Spielman, Mrs. W. Hill, Mrs. J. Shearer, Mrs. Craddock and Mrs. J. N. Hack to mourn his departure. He was a loving husband and a kind and devoted father. Let him rest in peace, sweet peace.

When his name is again called at the roll there will be no reply. A gallant old soldier has gone to his reward. Peace to his ashes.

Anaheim Weekly Gazette, Thursday, June 25, 1903