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St Helena Star, September 1897
Caswell York came down from Washington to visit his brother "Uncle Jack" York. The two brothers had not seen each other since they parted in Tennessee fifty six years earlier.
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PATRIOT PIONEER IS SUMMON
John York, Historic Figure in the Bear Flag War, Suddenly Passes Away From Heart Failure at the Home of His Daughter
At the home of his daughter, Mrs. W.N. McCormick, near Oakville, John York, patriarch of four generations of children, passed away in death Friday morning at about 8:30 o'clock.
Up until about a week ago Mr. York had been in the enjoyment of exceptionally good health. At that time, however, he was suddenly brought down with an acute attack of indigestion, from which he had seemingly almost entirely recovered, his heart action being still weak. Mr. York rose and breakfasted much as usual Friday morning, and later went into the yard, where he enjoyed a smoke. As he was entering the house afterwards, however, he suddenly collapsed, expiring almost instantly.
With the passing of John York Napa county loses one of the stalwart figures around whom her early history has been closely woven. His was a personality that braved the uncertainties of the western wilderness, yet without any appearance of recklessness. Liberty loving and self-reliant always, he yet carried beyond the shores of civilization a profound respect for the law, and it was largely due to his efforts, and that of his associates, that the peaceable occupation of California by the United States was brought about.
While John York did not take a part in the actual ceremony of raising the Bear Flag at Sonoma in 1846, it was because he was unable to be present. His wife (who died a few years ago) helped to make the flag, but Mr. York was called away with other volunteers to quell some disturbances along the coast and did not return until the day after the flag raising.
John York was born in Granger county, Tennessee, June 15, 1820. When he was 13 years of age his parents moved to Warren county, where they resided eight years. In 1841 he emigrated to Dade county, Missouri, where he engaged in farming till 1845, April 15th of that year he started in Captain John Grigsby's company, together with David Hudson, William Hudson, William Elliott, and over one hundred more men, across the plains to California, arriving at John son's ranch October 15 of that year. Continuing his journey to this county, he arrived at Calistoga, then known as the Hot Springs, above mentioned three gentlemen, November 1, 1846, when, for protection he moved his family to Sonoma.
Lieutenant Revere, commanding a government vessel at San Francisco, and who took command of the forces in Sonoma, entrusted Mr. York and Sam Kelsey with the important duty of carrying the American flag from Sonoma to Sacramento, and delivering the same to Captain Sutter at his fort, which duty these two brave young men promptly and faithfully carried out. In the Fall of 1846 he returned to Calistoga, and settled on the farm later owned by Peter Teale.
On the discovery of gold in 1848, Mr. York with his family went to the mines, and began operations below Coloma, where he continued two weeks. He then proceeded to Hangtown (Placerville), where he mined until September, meeting with good success. He then returned to this county, and settled on the ranch which he had purchased from Dr. E.T. Bale previous to going to the mines. In 1849 he returned again to the mines, being absent six weeks.
Some years ago Mr. and Mrs. York celebrated the 62nd anniversary their marriage in the St. Helena home they had occupied more than fifty years and surrounded by their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Five children survive the old pioneer who Friday morning joined the majority on the other side. They are W.E., Charles and P.S. York of St. Helena, John York of San Jose and Mrs. W.N. McCormick of Napa valley; and eight grandchildren: Attorney John T. York, Dr. C.E. McCormick, Rodney McCormick, Henry McCormick and Lloyd McCormick of Napa; Mrs. C. Palmer of St. Helena, Mrs. F.J. Smith of Brentwood, and J.W. McCormick; and more than a score of great-grandchildren.
Napa Weekly Journal, March 4, 1910
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Note: John and Lucinda York had 11 children: William (Dean), David and unnamed twin who died at birth on the journey west, Henry, John, Nancy Jane, Petus (Peter), Charles, Caswell, Frank and Nellie.
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St Helena Star, September 1897
Caswell York came down from Washington to visit his brother "Uncle Jack" York. The two brothers had not seen each other since they parted in Tennessee fifty six years earlier.
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PATRIOT PIONEER IS SUMMON
John York, Historic Figure in the Bear Flag War, Suddenly Passes Away From Heart Failure at the Home of His Daughter
At the home of his daughter, Mrs. W.N. McCormick, near Oakville, John York, patriarch of four generations of children, passed away in death Friday morning at about 8:30 o'clock.
Up until about a week ago Mr. York had been in the enjoyment of exceptionally good health. At that time, however, he was suddenly brought down with an acute attack of indigestion, from which he had seemingly almost entirely recovered, his heart action being still weak. Mr. York rose and breakfasted much as usual Friday morning, and later went into the yard, where he enjoyed a smoke. As he was entering the house afterwards, however, he suddenly collapsed, expiring almost instantly.
With the passing of John York Napa county loses one of the stalwart figures around whom her early history has been closely woven. His was a personality that braved the uncertainties of the western wilderness, yet without any appearance of recklessness. Liberty loving and self-reliant always, he yet carried beyond the shores of civilization a profound respect for the law, and it was largely due to his efforts, and that of his associates, that the peaceable occupation of California by the United States was brought about.
While John York did not take a part in the actual ceremony of raising the Bear Flag at Sonoma in 1846, it was because he was unable to be present. His wife (who died a few years ago) helped to make the flag, but Mr. York was called away with other volunteers to quell some disturbances along the coast and did not return until the day after the flag raising.
John York was born in Granger county, Tennessee, June 15, 1820. When he was 13 years of age his parents moved to Warren county, where they resided eight years. In 1841 he emigrated to Dade county, Missouri, where he engaged in farming till 1845, April 15th of that year he started in Captain John Grigsby's company, together with David Hudson, William Hudson, William Elliott, and over one hundred more men, across the plains to California, arriving at John son's ranch October 15 of that year. Continuing his journey to this county, he arrived at Calistoga, then known as the Hot Springs, above mentioned three gentlemen, November 1, 1846, when, for protection he moved his family to Sonoma.
Lieutenant Revere, commanding a government vessel at San Francisco, and who took command of the forces in Sonoma, entrusted Mr. York and Sam Kelsey with the important duty of carrying the American flag from Sonoma to Sacramento, and delivering the same to Captain Sutter at his fort, which duty these two brave young men promptly and faithfully carried out. In the Fall of 1846 he returned to Calistoga, and settled on the farm later owned by Peter Teale.
On the discovery of gold in 1848, Mr. York with his family went to the mines, and began operations below Coloma, where he continued two weeks. He then proceeded to Hangtown (Placerville), where he mined until September, meeting with good success. He then returned to this county, and settled on the ranch which he had purchased from Dr. E.T. Bale previous to going to the mines. In 1849 he returned again to the mines, being absent six weeks.
Some years ago Mr. and Mrs. York celebrated the 62nd anniversary their marriage in the St. Helena home they had occupied more than fifty years and surrounded by their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Five children survive the old pioneer who Friday morning joined the majority on the other side. They are W.E., Charles and P.S. York of St. Helena, John York of San Jose and Mrs. W.N. McCormick of Napa valley; and eight grandchildren: Attorney John T. York, Dr. C.E. McCormick, Rodney McCormick, Henry McCormick and Lloyd McCormick of Napa; Mrs. C. Palmer of St. Helena, Mrs. F.J. Smith of Brentwood, and J.W. McCormick; and more than a score of great-grandchildren.
Napa Weekly Journal, March 4, 1910
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Note: John and Lucinda York had 11 children: William (Dean), David and unnamed twin who died at birth on the journey west, Henry, John, Nancy Jane, Petus (Peter), Charles, Caswell, Frank and Nellie.
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St Helena Star, September 1897
Caswell York came down from Washington to visit his brother "Uncle Jack" York. The two brothers had not seen each other since they parted in Tennessee fifty six years earlier.
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PATRIOT PIONEER IS SUMMON
John York, Historic Figure in the Bear Flag War, Suddenly Passes Away From Heart Failure at the Home of His Daughter
At the home of his daughter, Mrs. W.N. McCormick, near Oakville, John York, patriarch of four generations of children, passed away in death Friday morning at about 8:30 o'clock.
Up until about a week ago Mr. York had been in the enjoyment of exceptionally good health. At that time, however, he was suddenly brought down with an acute attack of indigestion, from which he had seemingly almost entirely recovered, his heart action being still weak. Mr. York rose and breakfasted much as usual Friday morning, and later went into the yard, where he enjoyed a smoke. As he was entering the house afterwards, however, he suddenly collapsed, expiring almost instantly.
With the passing of John York Napa county loses one of the stalwart figures around whom her early history has been closely woven. His was a personality that braved the uncertainties of the western wilderness, yet without any appearance of recklessness. Liberty loving and self-reliant always, he yet carried beyond the shores of civilization a profound respect for the law, and it was largely due to his efforts, and that of his associates, that the peaceable occupation of California by the United States was brought about.
While John York did not take a part in the actual ceremony of raising the Bear Flag at Sonoma in 1846, it was because he was unable to be present. His wife (who died a few years ago) helped to make the flag, but Mr. York was called away with other volunteers to quell some disturbances along the coast and did not return until the day after the flag raising.
John York was born in Granger county, Tennessee, June 15, 1820. When he was 13 years of age his parents moved to Warren county, where they resided eight years. In 1841 he emigrated to Dade county, Missouri, where he engaged in farming till 1845, April 15th of that year he started in Captain John Grigsby's company, together with David Hudson, William Hudson, William Elliott, and over one hundred more men, across the plains to California, arriving at John son's ranch October 15 of that year. Continuing his journey to this county, he arrived at Calistoga, then known as the Hot Springs, above mentioned three gentlemen, November 1, 1846, when, for protection he moved his family to Sonoma.
Lieutenant Revere, commanding a government vessel at San Francisco, and who took command of the forces in Sonoma, entrusted Mr. York and Sam Kelsey with the important duty of carrying the American flag from Sonoma to Sacramento, and delivering the same to Captain Sutter at his fort, which duty these two brave young men promptly and faithfully carried out. In the Fall of 1846 he returned to Calistoga, and settled on the farm later owned by Peter Teale.
On the discovery of gold in 1848, Mr. York with his family went to the mines, and began operations below Coloma, where he continued two weeks. He then proceeded to Hangtown (Placerville), where he mined until September, meeting with good success. He then returned to this county, and settled on the ranch which he had purchased from Dr. E.T. Bale previous to going to the mines. In 1849 he returned again to the mines, being absent six weeks.
Some years ago Mr. and Mrs. York celebrated the 62nd anniversary their marriage in the St. Helena home they had occupied more than fifty years and surrounded by their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Five children survive the old pioneer who Friday morning joined the majority on the other side. They are W.E., Charles and P.S. York of St. Helena, John York of San Jose and Mrs. W.N. McCormick of Napa valley; and eight grandchildren: Attorney John T. York, Dr. C.E. McCormick, Rodney McCormick, Henry McCormick and Lloyd McCormick of Napa; Mrs. C. Palmer of St. Helena, Mrs. F.J. Smith of Brentwood, and J.W. McCormick; and more than a score of great-grandchildren.
Napa Weekly Journal, March 4, 1910
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Note: John and Lucinda York had 11 children: William (Dean), David and unnamed twin who died at birth on the journey west, Henry, John, Nancy Jane, Petus (Peter), Charles, Caswell, Frank and Nellie.
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St Helena Star, September 1897
Caswell York came down from Washington to visit his brother "Uncle Jack" York. The two brothers had not seen each other since they parted in Tennessee fifty six years earlier.
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PATRIOT PIONEER IS SUMMON
John York, Historic Figure in the Bear Flag War, Suddenly Passes Away From Heart Failure at the Home of His Daughter
At the home of his daughter, Mrs. W.N. McCormick, near Oakville, John York, patriarch of four generations of children, passed away in death Friday morning at about 8:30 o'clock.
Up until about a week ago Mr. York had been in the enjoyment of exceptionally good health. At that time, however, he was suddenly brought down with an acute attack of indigestion, from which he had seemingly almost entirely recovered, his heart action being still weak. Mr. York rose and breakfasted much as usual Friday morning, and later went into the yard, where he enjoyed a smoke. As he was entering the house afterwards, however, he suddenly collapsed, expiring almost instantly.
With the passing of John York Napa county loses one of the stalwart figures around whom her early history has been closely woven. His was a personality that braved the uncertainties of the western wilderness, yet without any appearance of recklessness. Liberty loving and self-reliant always, he yet carried beyond the shores of civilization a profound respect for the law, and it was largely due to his efforts, and that of his associates, that the peaceable occupation of California by the United States was brought about.
While John York did not take a part in the actual ceremony of raising the Bear Flag at Sonoma in 1846, it was because he was unable to be present. His wife (who died a few years ago) helped to make the flag, but Mr. York was called away with other volunteers to quell some disturbances along the coast and did not return until the day after the flag raising.
John York was born in Granger county, Tennessee, June 15, 1820. When he was 13 years of age his parents moved to Warren county, where they resided eight years. In 1841 he emigrated to Dade county, Missouri, where he engaged in farming till 1845, April 15th of that year he started in Captain John Grigsby's company, together with David Hudson, William Hudson, William Elliott, and over one hundred more men, across the plains to California, arriving at John son's ranch October 15 of that year. Continuing his journey to this county, he arrived at Calistoga, then known as the Hot Springs, above mentioned three gentlemen, November 1, 1846, when, for protection he moved his family to Sonoma.
Lieutenant Revere, commanding a government vessel at San Francisco, and who took command of the forces in Sonoma, entrusted Mr. York and Sam Kelsey with the important duty of carrying the American flag from Sonoma to Sacramento, and delivering the same to Captain Sutter at his fort, which duty these two brave young men promptly and faithfully carried out. In the Fall of 1846 he returned to Calistoga, and settled on the farm later owned by Peter Teale.
On the discovery of gold in 1848, Mr. York with his family went to the mines, and began operations below Coloma, where he continued two weeks. He then proceeded to Hangtown (Placerville), where he mined until September, meeting with good success. He then returned to this county, and settled on the ranch which he had purchased from Dr. E.T. Bale previous to going to the mines. In 1849 he returned again to the mines, being absent six weeks.
Some years ago Mr. and Mrs. York celebrated the 62nd anniversary their marriage in the St. Helena home they had occupied more than fifty years and surrounded by their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Five children survive the old pioneer who Friday morning joined the majority on the other side. They are W.E., Charles and P.S. York of St. Helena, John York of San Jose and Mrs. W.N. McCormick of Napa valley; and eight grandchildren: Attorney John T. York, Dr. C.E. McCormick, Rodney McCormick, Henry McCormick and Lloyd McCormick of Napa; Mrs. C. Palmer of St. Helena, Mrs. F.J. Smith of Brentwood, and J.W. McCormick; and more than a score of great-grandchildren.
Napa Weekly Journal, March 4, 1910
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Note: John and Lucinda York had 11 children: William (Dean), David and unnamed twin who died at birth on the journey west, Henry, John, Nancy Jane, Petus (Peter), Charles, Caswell, Frank and Nellie.
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