Parents:
Joseph Luce b 23 Oct 1802 d.26 Nov 1869
Dorcas "Cutts" Luce b.15 May 1802 d. 18 Jun 1889
Children:
George Walter Luce b. Dec. 23, 1853 d. 1940
Albert Willis Luce b. June 10, 1855
Served in Company A, Maine First Regiment Cavalry in the Civil War. He enlisted October 19, 1861.
January 18, 1917, Thursday
Lincoln's Oldest Resident Dies
Sunday evening last William Henry Luce, familiar known as "Grandpa Luce" and one of the oldest men in Placer County passed peacefully away at his home in Lincoln. His death was not unexpected, for he had been failing rapidly for about ten days. While his feebleness dated back many months, he was frequently seen on the streets and his greeting of friends and acquaintances was invariable cordial and hopeful.
William Henry Luce was born in Maine nearly 91 years ago, and came to California with his wife and two sons by way of the Isthmus of Panama 1866. Prior to leaving Maine he had served his native state as captain of militia for 16 years. Mr. Luce, who was a brother of the late Niron Luce, prominent rancher near Sheridan, came directly to Placer County and lived in this vicinity for 51 years. He followed farming for many years, and also teaming, and lived an active life until advancing years forced him to cease his labors in this direction. He and his aged wife, who survives him, have since lived quietly in Lincoln. He and his wife had been married over 65 years and although Mrs. Luce (Mary Jane) has been ill, she is improving, and in her 86th year is carrying the burden of her bereavement with remarkable courage, and is with patience and serenity awaiting the hour when she shall join her beloved and lamented life companion on another and brighter shore.
A gentle, tender, kindly soul was Mr. Luce- a good and true man - honest, faithful everywhere and always home-loving and devoted to those near and dear. He was an earnest Christian, always willing to make sacrifices for his faith, and he attended the Methodist Church regularly as long as his health permitted. He lived through a long life without reproach, lived until, indeed, he was entirely ready for the change he was sure would usher him into a sphere where there would be no more sorrow, no more repining, but rather a clearer, softer light, a life of enchantment would be his. He looked upon called death as but a new dawn today, the splendor of which could not be pictured. Surely his friends will hope his dreams may all be realized.
Besides his wife Mr. Luce was survived by two sons, George Luce of Lincoln and Albert Luce of Richmond. The funeral was held Tuesday from the Methodist Church, Rev. Ray officiating. A choir sang softly.
From the family files of Karen (Boyden) Crum
Joseph Luce b 23 Oct 1802 d.26 Nov 1869
Dorcas "Cutts" Luce b.15 May 1802 d. 18 Jun 1889
Children:
George Walter Luce b. Dec. 23, 1853 d. 1940
Albert Willis Luce b. June 10, 1855
Served in Company A, Maine First Regiment Cavalry in the Civil War. He enlisted October 19, 1861.
January 18, 1917, Thursday
Lincoln's Oldest Resident Dies
Sunday evening last William Henry Luce, familiar known as "Grandpa Luce" and one of the oldest men in Placer County passed peacefully away at his home in Lincoln. His death was not unexpected, for he had been failing rapidly for about ten days. While his feebleness dated back many months, he was frequently seen on the streets and his greeting of friends and acquaintances was invariable cordial and hopeful.
William Henry Luce was born in Maine nearly 91 years ago, and came to California with his wife and two sons by way of the Isthmus of Panama 1866. Prior to leaving Maine he had served his native state as captain of militia for 16 years. Mr. Luce, who was a brother of the late Niron Luce, prominent rancher near Sheridan, came directly to Placer County and lived in this vicinity for 51 years. He followed farming for many years, and also teaming, and lived an active life until advancing years forced him to cease his labors in this direction. He and his aged wife, who survives him, have since lived quietly in Lincoln. He and his wife had been married over 65 years and although Mrs. Luce (Mary Jane) has been ill, she is improving, and in her 86th year is carrying the burden of her bereavement with remarkable courage, and is with patience and serenity awaiting the hour when she shall join her beloved and lamented life companion on another and brighter shore.
A gentle, tender, kindly soul was Mr. Luce- a good and true man - honest, faithful everywhere and always home-loving and devoted to those near and dear. He was an earnest Christian, always willing to make sacrifices for his faith, and he attended the Methodist Church regularly as long as his health permitted. He lived through a long life without reproach, lived until, indeed, he was entirely ready for the change he was sure would usher him into a sphere where there would be no more sorrow, no more repining, but rather a clearer, softer light, a life of enchantment would be his. He looked upon called death as but a new dawn today, the splendor of which could not be pictured. Surely his friends will hope his dreams may all be realized.
Besides his wife Mr. Luce was survived by two sons, George Luce of Lincoln and Albert Luce of Richmond. The funeral was held Tuesday from the Methodist Church, Rev. Ray officiating. A choir sang softly.
From the family files of Karen (Boyden) Crum
Parents:
Joseph Luce b 23 Oct 1802 d.26 Nov 1869
Dorcas "Cutts" Luce b.15 May 1802 d. 18 Jun 1889
Children:
George Walter Luce b. Dec. 23, 1853 d. 1940
Albert Willis Luce b. June 10, 1855
Served in Company A, Maine First Regiment Cavalry in the Civil War. He enlisted October 19, 1861.
January 18, 1917, Thursday
Lincoln's Oldest Resident Dies
Sunday evening last William Henry Luce, familiar known as "Grandpa Luce" and one of the oldest men in Placer County passed peacefully away at his home in Lincoln. His death was not unexpected, for he had been failing rapidly for about ten days. While his feebleness dated back many months, he was frequently seen on the streets and his greeting of friends and acquaintances was invariable cordial and hopeful.
William Henry Luce was born in Maine nearly 91 years ago, and came to California with his wife and two sons by way of the Isthmus of Panama 1866. Prior to leaving Maine he had served his native state as captain of militia for 16 years. Mr. Luce, who was a brother of the late Niron Luce, prominent rancher near Sheridan, came directly to Placer County and lived in this vicinity for 51 years. He followed farming for many years, and also teaming, and lived an active life until advancing years forced him to cease his labors in this direction. He and his aged wife, who survives him, have since lived quietly in Lincoln. He and his wife had been married over 65 years and although Mrs. Luce (Mary Jane) has been ill, she is improving, and in her 86th year is carrying the burden of her bereavement with remarkable courage, and is with patience and serenity awaiting the hour when she shall join her beloved and lamented life companion on another and brighter shore.
A gentle, tender, kindly soul was Mr. Luce- a good and true man - honest, faithful everywhere and always home-loving and devoted to those near and dear. He was an earnest Christian, always willing to make sacrifices for his faith, and he attended the Methodist Church regularly as long as his health permitted. He lived through a long life without reproach, lived until, indeed, he was entirely ready for the change he was sure would usher him into a sphere where there would be no more sorrow, no more repining, but rather a clearer, softer light, a life of enchantment would be his. He looked upon called death as but a new dawn today, the splendor of which could not be pictured. Surely his friends will hope his dreams may all be realized.
Besides his wife Mr. Luce was survived by two sons, George Luce of Lincoln and Albert Luce of Richmond. The funeral was held Tuesday from the Methodist Church, Rev. Ray officiating. A choir sang softly.
From the family files of Karen (Boyden) Crum
Joseph Luce b 23 Oct 1802 d.26 Nov 1869
Dorcas "Cutts" Luce b.15 May 1802 d. 18 Jun 1889
Children:
George Walter Luce b. Dec. 23, 1853 d. 1940
Albert Willis Luce b. June 10, 1855
Served in Company A, Maine First Regiment Cavalry in the Civil War. He enlisted October 19, 1861.
January 18, 1917, Thursday
Lincoln's Oldest Resident Dies
Sunday evening last William Henry Luce, familiar known as "Grandpa Luce" and one of the oldest men in Placer County passed peacefully away at his home in Lincoln. His death was not unexpected, for he had been failing rapidly for about ten days. While his feebleness dated back many months, he was frequently seen on the streets and his greeting of friends and acquaintances was invariable cordial and hopeful.
William Henry Luce was born in Maine nearly 91 years ago, and came to California with his wife and two sons by way of the Isthmus of Panama 1866. Prior to leaving Maine he had served his native state as captain of militia for 16 years. Mr. Luce, who was a brother of the late Niron Luce, prominent rancher near Sheridan, came directly to Placer County and lived in this vicinity for 51 years. He followed farming for many years, and also teaming, and lived an active life until advancing years forced him to cease his labors in this direction. He and his aged wife, who survives him, have since lived quietly in Lincoln. He and his wife had been married over 65 years and although Mrs. Luce (Mary Jane) has been ill, she is improving, and in her 86th year is carrying the burden of her bereavement with remarkable courage, and is with patience and serenity awaiting the hour when she shall join her beloved and lamented life companion on another and brighter shore.
A gentle, tender, kindly soul was Mr. Luce- a good and true man - honest, faithful everywhere and always home-loving and devoted to those near and dear. He was an earnest Christian, always willing to make sacrifices for his faith, and he attended the Methodist Church regularly as long as his health permitted. He lived through a long life without reproach, lived until, indeed, he was entirely ready for the change he was sure would usher him into a sphere where there would be no more sorrow, no more repining, but rather a clearer, softer light, a life of enchantment would be his. He looked upon called death as but a new dawn today, the splendor of which could not be pictured. Surely his friends will hope his dreams may all be realized.
Besides his wife Mr. Luce was survived by two sons, George Luce of Lincoln and Albert Luce of Richmond. The funeral was held Tuesday from the Methodist Church, Rev. Ray officiating. A choir sang softly.
From the family files of Karen (Boyden) Crum
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