Source: Napa Valley Register: Four part series:
March 18th, March 22nd, April 2nd and April 15th, 2017
"WALTERS IS NO MORE
THE SLAYER OF ALFRED COOK DIES IN JAIL.
It Was Found Necessary to Amputate the Man's Injured Leg, stud He Could Not Stand the Ordeal—Passed Away Late Sunday—McKenzie to Be Tried.
Jesse Walters is dead. He died in the Solano county jail last Sunday afternoon from the effects of the amputation of his injured leg, and his trial for the murder of Alfred Cook will, therefore, never take place.
His left leg was amputated at 1 o'clock Sunday morning, and just four hours later he breathed his last. Dr. W. G. Downing of Suisun performed the operation, and was assisted by Drs. E. Z. Hennessey of Napa and W. L. Blodgett of Oathill. Walters regained consciousness a half hour after the surgeons had finished and was able to answer some questions. He easily recognized those about him. Mrs. Walters and two sons were at the bedside when the end came.
Although he rested easily last evening and felt confident then that the operation would save his life, Walters realized early Sunday morning that the end was near, and had his attorney make out deeds by which all his property was conveyed to his wife. He was the possessor of some notes, and these were transferred in a like manner. The two sons of the deceased have already been provided for. They will become heirs to a life estate of valuable property held by their father. The real estate and notes which go to Mrs. Walters are valued at about $10,000.
Walters bad been in jail first at Napa and later at Suisun nearly all this year charged with the murder of Alfred Cook. Walters was a capitalist and one prominent saloon keeper, constable and deputy sheriff at Oakville and Cook a popular young Englishman employed by him. On the 5th day of last January the men met in McKenzie's stable and exchanged shots, Cook being killed and Walters receiving the wound in his leg that has now caused his death.
Walters claimed that he acted in self defense, but he was held for trial for murder before the superior court. George S. McKenzie was also held for trial as an accomplice of Walters in the crime. In the confession made by Walters last Saturday he exonerated McKenzie of all part in the shooting. Jealousy on the part of Walters was the cause of the shooting, Mrs. Walters figuring prominently in the case.
When Walters was taken to jail he weighed 247 pounds and finally dwindled down until at his death he weighed only 110 pounds. His remains were brought to Oakville and the funeral held there at his late home, Rev. James Mitchell of St. Helena officiating. The interment took place at Yountville."
- Weekly Calistogan (June 30, 1899)
The funeral of Jesse Walters.
The funeral of the late Jesse Walters was held Tuesday from his late residence at Oakville, and was attended by quite a large crowd of people. Rev. James Mitchell of St. Helena conducted the services, which were singulaily impressive. He mentioned the fact that he had officiated also at the funeral of Cook.
The music was sung by a volunteer choir composed of ladies of the neighborhood.
The pall bearers were Simon Sax, John Pistorius, Al. Grigsby, Thos. Williams, Geo. Ingram and Mr. Hanson. The body was interred in Yountville cemetery.
Source: Napa Journal 6-28-1899
Born in Missouri on abt 1853 to Solomon Walters and Elizabeth Henson. Jesse Walters married Caroline 'Carrie' Ingraham and had 3children. He passed away on 26 June 1899 in Fairfield, Solano, California, USA.
Source: Ancestry.com
Fatal shooting Affray
The Napa County Reporter of May 27 says: on last Sunday afternoon, between one and 2 o’clock, a shooting affray occurred at Pope Valley, In this county. The circumstances as we learn them are about as follows: some weeks ago Jesse Walters, a youth of about 19 years, cut a rope from the neck of a horse belonging to an Indian named Pete. Walters assigned as a reason for this act that the rope had been so affected by the rain as to choke the animal. Pete was not satisfied with this account and ever since, up to the time of the shooting, had been complaining and charging Walters with having stolen the rope. We understand also, that he has repeatedly threatened to kill Walters unless the latter made some reparation for the act on Sunday Pete came to the store of Mr. Ralston, having a Colt’s six shooter on his person. Finding Walters, the two proceeded to the rear of a stable in the vicinity, and after engaging in some conversation, the purport of which no one knows, Walters was seen to shoot at Pete, the latter running from him in a stooping position. Parties at the store proceeded at once to the scene. Mr. Wood being the first, succeeded in preventing Walters from shooting the sixth time. The Indian dropped to the ground at the fifth shot, about 20 steps from Walters, having received three bullets. He was hit twice in the neck, once on either side, the third entered the body near the spine, on the left side, and proceeding upwards, lodged in the right breast under the skin. Walters was taken into custody, and upon examination before a magistrate was held to answer before the next grand jury. On Monday afternoon he was brought to this place by Mr. Wood and young Ralston, and delivered to the sheriff. He is now in jail.
Source: The San Francisco Examiner May 29, 1871
March 18th, March 22nd, April 2nd and April 15th, 2017
"WALTERS IS NO MORE
THE SLAYER OF ALFRED COOK DIES IN JAIL.
It Was Found Necessary to Amputate the Man's Injured Leg, stud He Could Not Stand the Ordeal—Passed Away Late Sunday—McKenzie to Be Tried.
Jesse Walters is dead. He died in the Solano county jail last Sunday afternoon from the effects of the amputation of his injured leg, and his trial for the murder of Alfred Cook will, therefore, never take place.
His left leg was amputated at 1 o'clock Sunday morning, and just four hours later he breathed his last. Dr. W. G. Downing of Suisun performed the operation, and was assisted by Drs. E. Z. Hennessey of Napa and W. L. Blodgett of Oathill. Walters regained consciousness a half hour after the surgeons had finished and was able to answer some questions. He easily recognized those about him. Mrs. Walters and two sons were at the bedside when the end came.
Although he rested easily last evening and felt confident then that the operation would save his life, Walters realized early Sunday morning that the end was near, and had his attorney make out deeds by which all his property was conveyed to his wife. He was the possessor of some notes, and these were transferred in a like manner. The two sons of the deceased have already been provided for. They will become heirs to a life estate of valuable property held by their father. The real estate and notes which go to Mrs. Walters are valued at about $10,000.
Walters bad been in jail first at Napa and later at Suisun nearly all this year charged with the murder of Alfred Cook. Walters was a capitalist and one prominent saloon keeper, constable and deputy sheriff at Oakville and Cook a popular young Englishman employed by him. On the 5th day of last January the men met in McKenzie's stable and exchanged shots, Cook being killed and Walters receiving the wound in his leg that has now caused his death.
Walters claimed that he acted in self defense, but he was held for trial for murder before the superior court. George S. McKenzie was also held for trial as an accomplice of Walters in the crime. In the confession made by Walters last Saturday he exonerated McKenzie of all part in the shooting. Jealousy on the part of Walters was the cause of the shooting, Mrs. Walters figuring prominently in the case.
When Walters was taken to jail he weighed 247 pounds and finally dwindled down until at his death he weighed only 110 pounds. His remains were brought to Oakville and the funeral held there at his late home, Rev. James Mitchell of St. Helena officiating. The interment took place at Yountville."
- Weekly Calistogan (June 30, 1899)
The funeral of Jesse Walters.
The funeral of the late Jesse Walters was held Tuesday from his late residence at Oakville, and was attended by quite a large crowd of people. Rev. James Mitchell of St. Helena conducted the services, which were singulaily impressive. He mentioned the fact that he had officiated also at the funeral of Cook.
The music was sung by a volunteer choir composed of ladies of the neighborhood.
The pall bearers were Simon Sax, John Pistorius, Al. Grigsby, Thos. Williams, Geo. Ingram and Mr. Hanson. The body was interred in Yountville cemetery.
Source: Napa Journal 6-28-1899
Born in Missouri on abt 1853 to Solomon Walters and Elizabeth Henson. Jesse Walters married Caroline 'Carrie' Ingraham and had 3children. He passed away on 26 June 1899 in Fairfield, Solano, California, USA.
Source: Ancestry.com
Fatal shooting Affray
The Napa County Reporter of May 27 says: on last Sunday afternoon, between one and 2 o’clock, a shooting affray occurred at Pope Valley, In this county. The circumstances as we learn them are about as follows: some weeks ago Jesse Walters, a youth of about 19 years, cut a rope from the neck of a horse belonging to an Indian named Pete. Walters assigned as a reason for this act that the rope had been so affected by the rain as to choke the animal. Pete was not satisfied with this account and ever since, up to the time of the shooting, had been complaining and charging Walters with having stolen the rope. We understand also, that he has repeatedly threatened to kill Walters unless the latter made some reparation for the act on Sunday Pete came to the store of Mr. Ralston, having a Colt’s six shooter on his person. Finding Walters, the two proceeded to the rear of a stable in the vicinity, and after engaging in some conversation, the purport of which no one knows, Walters was seen to shoot at Pete, the latter running from him in a stooping position. Parties at the store proceeded at once to the scene. Mr. Wood being the first, succeeded in preventing Walters from shooting the sixth time. The Indian dropped to the ground at the fifth shot, about 20 steps from Walters, having received three bullets. He was hit twice in the neck, once on either side, the third entered the body near the spine, on the left side, and proceeding upwards, lodged in the right breast under the skin. Walters was taken into custody, and upon examination before a magistrate was held to answer before the next grand jury. On Monday afternoon he was brought to this place by Mr. Wood and young Ralston, and delivered to the sheriff. He is now in jail.
Source: The San Francisco Examiner May 29, 1871
Source: Napa Valley Register: Four part series:
March 18th, March 22nd, April 2nd and April 15th, 2017
"WALTERS IS NO MORE
THE SLAYER OF ALFRED COOK DIES IN JAIL.
It Was Found Necessary to Amputate the Man's Injured Leg, stud He Could Not Stand the Ordeal—Passed Away Late Sunday—McKenzie to Be Tried.
Jesse Walters is dead. He died in the Solano county jail last Sunday afternoon from the effects of the amputation of his injured leg, and his trial for the murder of Alfred Cook will, therefore, never take place.
His left leg was amputated at 1 o'clock Sunday morning, and just four hours later he breathed his last. Dr. W. G. Downing of Suisun performed the operation, and was assisted by Drs. E. Z. Hennessey of Napa and W. L. Blodgett of Oathill. Walters regained consciousness a half hour after the surgeons had finished and was able to answer some questions. He easily recognized those about him. Mrs. Walters and two sons were at the bedside when the end came.
Although he rested easily last evening and felt confident then that the operation would save his life, Walters realized early Sunday morning that the end was near, and had his attorney make out deeds by which all his property was conveyed to his wife. He was the possessor of some notes, and these were transferred in a like manner. The two sons of the deceased have already been provided for. They will become heirs to a life estate of valuable property held by their father. The real estate and notes which go to Mrs. Walters are valued at about $10,000.
Walters bad been in jail first at Napa and later at Suisun nearly all this year charged with the murder of Alfred Cook. Walters was a capitalist and one prominent saloon keeper, constable and deputy sheriff at Oakville and Cook a popular young Englishman employed by him. On the 5th day of last January the men met in McKenzie's stable and exchanged shots, Cook being killed and Walters receiving the wound in his leg that has now caused his death.
Walters claimed that he acted in self defense, but he was held for trial for murder before the superior court. George S. McKenzie was also held for trial as an accomplice of Walters in the crime. In the confession made by Walters last Saturday he exonerated McKenzie of all part in the shooting. Jealousy on the part of Walters was the cause of the shooting, Mrs. Walters figuring prominently in the case.
When Walters was taken to jail he weighed 247 pounds and finally dwindled down until at his death he weighed only 110 pounds. His remains were brought to Oakville and the funeral held there at his late home, Rev. James Mitchell of St. Helena officiating. The interment took place at Yountville."
- Weekly Calistogan (June 30, 1899)
The funeral of Jesse Walters.
The funeral of the late Jesse Walters was held Tuesday from his late residence at Oakville, and was attended by quite a large crowd of people. Rev. James Mitchell of St. Helena conducted the services, which were singulaily impressive. He mentioned the fact that he had officiated also at the funeral of Cook.
The music was sung by a volunteer choir composed of ladies of the neighborhood.
The pall bearers were Simon Sax, John Pistorius, Al. Grigsby, Thos. Williams, Geo. Ingram and Mr. Hanson. The body was interred in Yountville cemetery.
Source: Napa Journal 6-28-1899
Born in Missouri on abt 1853 to Solomon Walters and Elizabeth Henson. Jesse Walters married Caroline 'Carrie' Ingraham and had 3children. He passed away on 26 June 1899 in Fairfield, Solano, California, USA.
Source: Ancestry.com
Fatal shooting Affray
The Napa County Reporter of May 27 says: on last Sunday afternoon, between one and 2 o’clock, a shooting affray occurred at Pope Valley, In this county. The circumstances as we learn them are about as follows: some weeks ago Jesse Walters, a youth of about 19 years, cut a rope from the neck of a horse belonging to an Indian named Pete. Walters assigned as a reason for this act that the rope had been so affected by the rain as to choke the animal. Pete was not satisfied with this account and ever since, up to the time of the shooting, had been complaining and charging Walters with having stolen the rope. We understand also, that he has repeatedly threatened to kill Walters unless the latter made some reparation for the act on Sunday Pete came to the store of Mr. Ralston, having a Colt’s six shooter on his person. Finding Walters, the two proceeded to the rear of a stable in the vicinity, and after engaging in some conversation, the purport of which no one knows, Walters was seen to shoot at Pete, the latter running from him in a stooping position. Parties at the store proceeded at once to the scene. Mr. Wood being the first, succeeded in preventing Walters from shooting the sixth time. The Indian dropped to the ground at the fifth shot, about 20 steps from Walters, having received three bullets. He was hit twice in the neck, once on either side, the third entered the body near the spine, on the left side, and proceeding upwards, lodged in the right breast under the skin. Walters was taken into custody, and upon examination before a magistrate was held to answer before the next grand jury. On Monday afternoon he was brought to this place by Mr. Wood and young Ralston, and delivered to the sheriff. He is now in jail.
Source: The San Francisco Examiner May 29, 1871
March 18th, March 22nd, April 2nd and April 15th, 2017
"WALTERS IS NO MORE
THE SLAYER OF ALFRED COOK DIES IN JAIL.
It Was Found Necessary to Amputate the Man's Injured Leg, stud He Could Not Stand the Ordeal—Passed Away Late Sunday—McKenzie to Be Tried.
Jesse Walters is dead. He died in the Solano county jail last Sunday afternoon from the effects of the amputation of his injured leg, and his trial for the murder of Alfred Cook will, therefore, never take place.
His left leg was amputated at 1 o'clock Sunday morning, and just four hours later he breathed his last. Dr. W. G. Downing of Suisun performed the operation, and was assisted by Drs. E. Z. Hennessey of Napa and W. L. Blodgett of Oathill. Walters regained consciousness a half hour after the surgeons had finished and was able to answer some questions. He easily recognized those about him. Mrs. Walters and two sons were at the bedside when the end came.
Although he rested easily last evening and felt confident then that the operation would save his life, Walters realized early Sunday morning that the end was near, and had his attorney make out deeds by which all his property was conveyed to his wife. He was the possessor of some notes, and these were transferred in a like manner. The two sons of the deceased have already been provided for. They will become heirs to a life estate of valuable property held by their father. The real estate and notes which go to Mrs. Walters are valued at about $10,000.
Walters bad been in jail first at Napa and later at Suisun nearly all this year charged with the murder of Alfred Cook. Walters was a capitalist and one prominent saloon keeper, constable and deputy sheriff at Oakville and Cook a popular young Englishman employed by him. On the 5th day of last January the men met in McKenzie's stable and exchanged shots, Cook being killed and Walters receiving the wound in his leg that has now caused his death.
Walters claimed that he acted in self defense, but he was held for trial for murder before the superior court. George S. McKenzie was also held for trial as an accomplice of Walters in the crime. In the confession made by Walters last Saturday he exonerated McKenzie of all part in the shooting. Jealousy on the part of Walters was the cause of the shooting, Mrs. Walters figuring prominently in the case.
When Walters was taken to jail he weighed 247 pounds and finally dwindled down until at his death he weighed only 110 pounds. His remains were brought to Oakville and the funeral held there at his late home, Rev. James Mitchell of St. Helena officiating. The interment took place at Yountville."
- Weekly Calistogan (June 30, 1899)
The funeral of Jesse Walters.
The funeral of the late Jesse Walters was held Tuesday from his late residence at Oakville, and was attended by quite a large crowd of people. Rev. James Mitchell of St. Helena conducted the services, which were singulaily impressive. He mentioned the fact that he had officiated also at the funeral of Cook.
The music was sung by a volunteer choir composed of ladies of the neighborhood.
The pall bearers were Simon Sax, John Pistorius, Al. Grigsby, Thos. Williams, Geo. Ingram and Mr. Hanson. The body was interred in Yountville cemetery.
Source: Napa Journal 6-28-1899
Born in Missouri on abt 1853 to Solomon Walters and Elizabeth Henson. Jesse Walters married Caroline 'Carrie' Ingraham and had 3children. He passed away on 26 June 1899 in Fairfield, Solano, California, USA.
Source: Ancestry.com
Fatal shooting Affray
The Napa County Reporter of May 27 says: on last Sunday afternoon, between one and 2 o’clock, a shooting affray occurred at Pope Valley, In this county. The circumstances as we learn them are about as follows: some weeks ago Jesse Walters, a youth of about 19 years, cut a rope from the neck of a horse belonging to an Indian named Pete. Walters assigned as a reason for this act that the rope had been so affected by the rain as to choke the animal. Pete was not satisfied with this account and ever since, up to the time of the shooting, had been complaining and charging Walters with having stolen the rope. We understand also, that he has repeatedly threatened to kill Walters unless the latter made some reparation for the act on Sunday Pete came to the store of Mr. Ralston, having a Colt’s six shooter on his person. Finding Walters, the two proceeded to the rear of a stable in the vicinity, and after engaging in some conversation, the purport of which no one knows, Walters was seen to shoot at Pete, the latter running from him in a stooping position. Parties at the store proceeded at once to the scene. Mr. Wood being the first, succeeded in preventing Walters from shooting the sixth time. The Indian dropped to the ground at the fifth shot, about 20 steps from Walters, having received three bullets. He was hit twice in the neck, once on either side, the third entered the body near the spine, on the left side, and proceeding upwards, lodged in the right breast under the skin. Walters was taken into custody, and upon examination before a magistrate was held to answer before the next grand jury. On Monday afternoon he was brought to this place by Mr. Wood and young Ralston, and delivered to the sheriff. He is now in jail.
Source: The San Francisco Examiner May 29, 1871
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