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William A. Gay

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Death Date: January 9, 1901
Age at Death: 58

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Burial Details

Cemetery Name: Greenwood Cemetery
Cemetery Location: Red Cliff, Colorado
Mortuary Name: Farnum

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Eagle County Blade page 1 - January 10, 1901

DEATH OF WILLIAM A. GAY.
William A. GAY, one of the pioneer miners of Red Cliff died at his home at this place early yesterday morning, December [sic. January] 9, of miners' consumption, aged 58 years. Mr. GAY had been failing in health for about two years, but his ailment was not thought to be serious until quite recently. Up to a few weeks ago he was able to perform light work and only last week was able to be out. A recent severe cold hastened his death and during the last few days he was a great sufferer.
The deceased with Prosper LATEM was interested in the Henriette and other mining claims on Battle mountain and leaves his family comfortably provided for. He was among the early settlers of Red. Cliff. Mrs. GAY and seven children survive him. The time of the funeral has not been announced, as it depends upon word received from deceased relatives in the east who have been communicated with.

Eagle County Blade page 5 - January 17, 1901

The funeral of the late William A. GAY occurred last Friday, being held at the Congregational church and conducted by Rev. W. G. TAYLOR. Interment was in Greenwood cemetery.

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DIED. Wm. A. GAY who for some time past has been suffering from miners' consumption, died Wednesday morning at his home on Turkey creek. Mr. GAY was an upright industrious citizen who has followed the vocation of mining in this district since the early days of the camp. He was half owner of the Hennrietta mine a valuable Battle mountain property. Mr. GAY was 58 years of age and leaves a wife and several children to mourn his loss. Undertaker FARNUM took charge of the remains, and after services at the Congregational church conducted by the Reverend TAYLOR, deceased was laid to rest in Greenwood cemetery Friday afternoon.

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