Husband of Jemima Hudson
Father of William, Ann, Benjamin and Victoria
ROBERT BURLAND IN THE ABODE OF REST
Esteemed and Venerable Pioneer of Valley Died Late Yesterday in San Francisco.
Robert Burland is no more. Yesterday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock the spirit of the well-known and esteemed pioneer of this valley took wings from all things earthly and passed into the great beyond. Death came in San Francisco where Mr. Burland had been lingering on the threshold of death for several days past and the last few moments on earth were peaceful ones. The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon from the family residence at 240 Maple avenue at 2 o'clock, the interment to be made in the I. O. O. F. cemetery. The deceased was a native of Canada and was aged 85 years, 1 month and 20 days.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Jemima Burland, and the following children, William Henry Burland of Los Angeles, Benjamin ? Burland of Watsonville and Mrs. Jennie Linscott of Watsonville. The following nephews and nieces also survive him: Edward G. and Fred G. Burland, George, Thomas, Robert, Fred, Mabel and Mrs. Ida Hudson and Mrs. Frank Blackburn.
No great tribute could be paid the deceased than the one written of him by Edward Martin, the noted Santa Cruz pioneer, in the latter's "history of Santa Cruz County." Therefore the Pajaronian will quote from Mr. Martin's biography:
"It was the privilege of Robert Burland to witness the remarkable development of California, and as he studied the history of the past, as he often did when in retrospective mood, he might well have exclaimed with all appropriateness: "All of which I saw and part which I was." No occasion for regret ever came to him, but on the other hand he rejoiced that destiny turned his steps from the bleak land of Canada, where he was born January 1, 1827, and from the rigorous climate of Massachusetts, where he was reared, to the fair land of California where his days of usefulness and the twilight of existence were happily passed, the latter condition being due to the years of activity through which he labored.
"A son of Benjamin Burland, he was only nineteen years when he came to California, by way of the Isthmus of Panama. He first landed at San Francisco, going from there to Sacramento.
"Like most of the early comers he engaged in mining for a time, going from Sacramento to Downleville and thence to Michigan Bluff, in Placer county, where he also conducted a livery and stage business. In conjunction with the California Stage Company he operated a line from Yankee Jim's to Michigan Bluff. While so engaged he met most of the enthusiastic miners of that date and also became acquainted with a number of men afterward associated with the history of the State.
"coming to the Pajaro Valley September 15, 1859, Mrl Burland at once determined to settle in a region the soil of which he found to be rich and the climate exceptionally attractive.
"Soon he was able to secure land suitable for ranching and stock raising and he continued extensively engaged in the stock raising business until the severe drought of 1864 entailed upon him some very heavy losses. Later he became interested in horticulture. The raising of fruit proved to be a very profitable venture and enabled him to ?? out the losses caused by the memorable season of 1864. His fruit interests were large ??? at the time of his death, but during recent years he has given them less attention than formerly, on account of his advancing age. He retired from active participation and made his home in Watsonville, where he had a large circle of warm friends. A life of 85 years gave him a broad experience and wide knowledge. Age did not impair faculties, nor lessen his interest in public affairs, but he remained to the last a progressive and patriotic citizen.
"As early as 1852 he was made a Mason in Michigan Bluff Lodge, No., 47, F. & A. M. in Placer county, and ever since that time has been a warm champion of the principles of that fraternity. At the time of his death he was a member of the Society of Pioneers of Santa Cruz county.
"A few years after coming in the west Mr. Burland formed the acquaintance of Jemima Hudson, a native of Jefferson county, Iowa, who had crossed the plains with her parents and settled at Bidwell's Bar, in the central portion of this State. Their marriage was solemnized in San Francisco.
Father of William, Ann, Benjamin and Victoria
ROBERT BURLAND IN THE ABODE OF REST
Esteemed and Venerable Pioneer of Valley Died Late Yesterday in San Francisco.
Robert Burland is no more. Yesterday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock the spirit of the well-known and esteemed pioneer of this valley took wings from all things earthly and passed into the great beyond. Death came in San Francisco where Mr. Burland had been lingering on the threshold of death for several days past and the last few moments on earth were peaceful ones. The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon from the family residence at 240 Maple avenue at 2 o'clock, the interment to be made in the I. O. O. F. cemetery. The deceased was a native of Canada and was aged 85 years, 1 month and 20 days.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Jemima Burland, and the following children, William Henry Burland of Los Angeles, Benjamin ? Burland of Watsonville and Mrs. Jennie Linscott of Watsonville. The following nephews and nieces also survive him: Edward G. and Fred G. Burland, George, Thomas, Robert, Fred, Mabel and Mrs. Ida Hudson and Mrs. Frank Blackburn.
No great tribute could be paid the deceased than the one written of him by Edward Martin, the noted Santa Cruz pioneer, in the latter's "history of Santa Cruz County." Therefore the Pajaronian will quote from Mr. Martin's biography:
"It was the privilege of Robert Burland to witness the remarkable development of California, and as he studied the history of the past, as he often did when in retrospective mood, he might well have exclaimed with all appropriateness: "All of which I saw and part which I was." No occasion for regret ever came to him, but on the other hand he rejoiced that destiny turned his steps from the bleak land of Canada, where he was born January 1, 1827, and from the rigorous climate of Massachusetts, where he was reared, to the fair land of California where his days of usefulness and the twilight of existence were happily passed, the latter condition being due to the years of activity through which he labored.
"A son of Benjamin Burland, he was only nineteen years when he came to California, by way of the Isthmus of Panama. He first landed at San Francisco, going from there to Sacramento.
"Like most of the early comers he engaged in mining for a time, going from Sacramento to Downleville and thence to Michigan Bluff, in Placer county, where he also conducted a livery and stage business. In conjunction with the California Stage Company he operated a line from Yankee Jim's to Michigan Bluff. While so engaged he met most of the enthusiastic miners of that date and also became acquainted with a number of men afterward associated with the history of the State.
"coming to the Pajaro Valley September 15, 1859, Mrl Burland at once determined to settle in a region the soil of which he found to be rich and the climate exceptionally attractive.
"Soon he was able to secure land suitable for ranching and stock raising and he continued extensively engaged in the stock raising business until the severe drought of 1864 entailed upon him some very heavy losses. Later he became interested in horticulture. The raising of fruit proved to be a very profitable venture and enabled him to ?? out the losses caused by the memorable season of 1864. His fruit interests were large ??? at the time of his death, but during recent years he has given them less attention than formerly, on account of his advancing age. He retired from active participation and made his home in Watsonville, where he had a large circle of warm friends. A life of 85 years gave him a broad experience and wide knowledge. Age did not impair faculties, nor lessen his interest in public affairs, but he remained to the last a progressive and patriotic citizen.
"As early as 1852 he was made a Mason in Michigan Bluff Lodge, No., 47, F. & A. M. in Placer county, and ever since that time has been a warm champion of the principles of that fraternity. At the time of his death he was a member of the Society of Pioneers of Santa Cruz county.
"A few years after coming in the west Mr. Burland formed the acquaintance of Jemima Hudson, a native of Jefferson county, Iowa, who had crossed the plains with her parents and settled at Bidwell's Bar, in the central portion of this State. Their marriage was solemnized in San Francisco.
Husband of Jemima Hudson
Father of William, Ann, Benjamin and Victoria
ROBERT BURLAND IN THE ABODE OF REST
Esteemed and Venerable Pioneer of Valley Died Late Yesterday in San Francisco.
Robert Burland is no more. Yesterday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock the spirit of the well-known and esteemed pioneer of this valley took wings from all things earthly and passed into the great beyond. Death came in San Francisco where Mr. Burland had been lingering on the threshold of death for several days past and the last few moments on earth were peaceful ones. The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon from the family residence at 240 Maple avenue at 2 o'clock, the interment to be made in the I. O. O. F. cemetery. The deceased was a native of Canada and was aged 85 years, 1 month and 20 days.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Jemima Burland, and the following children, William Henry Burland of Los Angeles, Benjamin ? Burland of Watsonville and Mrs. Jennie Linscott of Watsonville. The following nephews and nieces also survive him: Edward G. and Fred G. Burland, George, Thomas, Robert, Fred, Mabel and Mrs. Ida Hudson and Mrs. Frank Blackburn.
No great tribute could be paid the deceased than the one written of him by Edward Martin, the noted Santa Cruz pioneer, in the latter's "history of Santa Cruz County." Therefore the Pajaronian will quote from Mr. Martin's biography:
"It was the privilege of Robert Burland to witness the remarkable development of California, and as he studied the history of the past, as he often did when in retrospective mood, he might well have exclaimed with all appropriateness: "All of which I saw and part which I was." No occasion for regret ever came to him, but on the other hand he rejoiced that destiny turned his steps from the bleak land of Canada, where he was born January 1, 1827, and from the rigorous climate of Massachusetts, where he was reared, to the fair land of California where his days of usefulness and the twilight of existence were happily passed, the latter condition being due to the years of activity through which he labored.
"A son of Benjamin Burland, he was only nineteen years when he came to California, by way of the Isthmus of Panama. He first landed at San Francisco, going from there to Sacramento.
"Like most of the early comers he engaged in mining for a time, going from Sacramento to Downleville and thence to Michigan Bluff, in Placer county, where he also conducted a livery and stage business. In conjunction with the California Stage Company he operated a line from Yankee Jim's to Michigan Bluff. While so engaged he met most of the enthusiastic miners of that date and also became acquainted with a number of men afterward associated with the history of the State.
"coming to the Pajaro Valley September 15, 1859, Mrl Burland at once determined to settle in a region the soil of which he found to be rich and the climate exceptionally attractive.
"Soon he was able to secure land suitable for ranching and stock raising and he continued extensively engaged in the stock raising business until the severe drought of 1864 entailed upon him some very heavy losses. Later he became interested in horticulture. The raising of fruit proved to be a very profitable venture and enabled him to ?? out the losses caused by the memorable season of 1864. His fruit interests were large ??? at the time of his death, but during recent years he has given them less attention than formerly, on account of his advancing age. He retired from active participation and made his home in Watsonville, where he had a large circle of warm friends. A life of 85 years gave him a broad experience and wide knowledge. Age did not impair faculties, nor lessen his interest in public affairs, but he remained to the last a progressive and patriotic citizen.
"As early as 1852 he was made a Mason in Michigan Bluff Lodge, No., 47, F. & A. M. in Placer county, and ever since that time has been a warm champion of the principles of that fraternity. At the time of his death he was a member of the Society of Pioneers of Santa Cruz county.
"A few years after coming in the west Mr. Burland formed the acquaintance of Jemima Hudson, a native of Jefferson county, Iowa, who had crossed the plains with her parents and settled at Bidwell's Bar, in the central portion of this State. Their marriage was solemnized in San Francisco.
Father of William, Ann, Benjamin and Victoria
ROBERT BURLAND IN THE ABODE OF REST
Esteemed and Venerable Pioneer of Valley Died Late Yesterday in San Francisco.
Robert Burland is no more. Yesterday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock the spirit of the well-known and esteemed pioneer of this valley took wings from all things earthly and passed into the great beyond. Death came in San Francisco where Mr. Burland had been lingering on the threshold of death for several days past and the last few moments on earth were peaceful ones. The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon from the family residence at 240 Maple avenue at 2 o'clock, the interment to be made in the I. O. O. F. cemetery. The deceased was a native of Canada and was aged 85 years, 1 month and 20 days.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Jemima Burland, and the following children, William Henry Burland of Los Angeles, Benjamin ? Burland of Watsonville and Mrs. Jennie Linscott of Watsonville. The following nephews and nieces also survive him: Edward G. and Fred G. Burland, George, Thomas, Robert, Fred, Mabel and Mrs. Ida Hudson and Mrs. Frank Blackburn.
No great tribute could be paid the deceased than the one written of him by Edward Martin, the noted Santa Cruz pioneer, in the latter's "history of Santa Cruz County." Therefore the Pajaronian will quote from Mr. Martin's biography:
"It was the privilege of Robert Burland to witness the remarkable development of California, and as he studied the history of the past, as he often did when in retrospective mood, he might well have exclaimed with all appropriateness: "All of which I saw and part which I was." No occasion for regret ever came to him, but on the other hand he rejoiced that destiny turned his steps from the bleak land of Canada, where he was born January 1, 1827, and from the rigorous climate of Massachusetts, where he was reared, to the fair land of California where his days of usefulness and the twilight of existence were happily passed, the latter condition being due to the years of activity through which he labored.
"A son of Benjamin Burland, he was only nineteen years when he came to California, by way of the Isthmus of Panama. He first landed at San Francisco, going from there to Sacramento.
"Like most of the early comers he engaged in mining for a time, going from Sacramento to Downleville and thence to Michigan Bluff, in Placer county, where he also conducted a livery and stage business. In conjunction with the California Stage Company he operated a line from Yankee Jim's to Michigan Bluff. While so engaged he met most of the enthusiastic miners of that date and also became acquainted with a number of men afterward associated with the history of the State.
"coming to the Pajaro Valley September 15, 1859, Mrl Burland at once determined to settle in a region the soil of which he found to be rich and the climate exceptionally attractive.
"Soon he was able to secure land suitable for ranching and stock raising and he continued extensively engaged in the stock raising business until the severe drought of 1864 entailed upon him some very heavy losses. Later he became interested in horticulture. The raising of fruit proved to be a very profitable venture and enabled him to ?? out the losses caused by the memorable season of 1864. His fruit interests were large ??? at the time of his death, but during recent years he has given them less attention than formerly, on account of his advancing age. He retired from active participation and made his home in Watsonville, where he had a large circle of warm friends. A life of 85 years gave him a broad experience and wide knowledge. Age did not impair faculties, nor lessen his interest in public affairs, but he remained to the last a progressive and patriotic citizen.
"As early as 1852 he was made a Mason in Michigan Bluff Lodge, No., 47, F. & A. M. in Placer county, and ever since that time has been a warm champion of the principles of that fraternity. At the time of his death he was a member of the Society of Pioneers of Santa Cruz county.
"A few years after coming in the west Mr. Burland formed the acquaintance of Jemima Hudson, a native of Jefferson county, Iowa, who had crossed the plains with her parents and settled at Bidwell's Bar, in the central portion of this State. Their marriage was solemnized in San Francisco.
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