DEATH OF H.R. JEFFORDS.
Passes Away After a Lingering Illness at His Home in Tucson.
Special Dispatch to The Republican.
TUCSON, April 3. -
Hon. Harry R. Jeffords, United States District Attorney for Arizona, died about 11 o'clock today, of Bright's disease. Mr. Jeffords was 36 years of age, a brilliant young lawyer and a man highly esteemed by all who knew him. He leaves a wife and three children to mourn his loss.
Mr. Jeffords was a native of Mississippi. His father was for many years a prominent member of the bar of Mississippi and was repeatedly honored by his fellow citizens, being elected judge of his district and also elected to Congress.
On account of failing health Mr. Jeffords came to Arizona in 1884, where for some time his health improved. In 1886 he was elected District Attorney of Pima county, holding the office two years. In 1889 he was appointed United States District Attorney for Arizona by President Harrison, which position he held at the time of his death.
While attending Unites States Court at Prescott last July, Mr. Jeffords was stricken with mountain fever. This brought on a renewal of his severe attack of rheumatism, from which he never fully recovered. Coupled with this came Bright's disease and gradually his strength deserted him, his latest illness being accompanied with much pain.
The Arizona Republican; Phoenix, Arizona.
April 4, 1891; Page One.
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Passes Away After a Lingering Illness at His Home in Tucson.
Special Dispatch to The Republican.
TUCSON, April 3. -
Hon. Harry R. Jeffords, United States District Attorney for Arizona, died about 11 o'clock today, of Bright's disease. Mr. Jeffords was 36 years of age, a brilliant young lawyer and a man highly esteemed by all who knew him. He leaves a wife and three children to mourn his loss.
Mr. Jeffords was a native of Mississippi. His father was for many years a prominent member of the bar of Mississippi and was repeatedly honored by his fellow citizens, being elected judge of his district and also elected to Congress.
On account of failing health Mr. Jeffords came to Arizona in 1884, where for some time his health improved. In 1886 he was elected District Attorney of Pima county, holding the office two years. In 1889 he was appointed United States District Attorney for Arizona by President Harrison, which position he held at the time of his death.
While attending Unites States Court at Prescott last July, Mr. Jeffords was stricken with mountain fever. This brought on a renewal of his severe attack of rheumatism, from which he never fully recovered. Coupled with this came Bright's disease and gradually his strength deserted him, his latest illness being accompanied with much pain.
The Arizona Republican; Phoenix, Arizona.
April 4, 1891; Page One.
dm wms (#47395868)
DEATH OF H.R. JEFFORDS.
Passes Away After a Lingering Illness at His Home in Tucson.
Special Dispatch to The Republican.
TUCSON, April 3. -
Hon. Harry R. Jeffords, United States District Attorney for Arizona, died about 11 o'clock today, of Bright's disease. Mr. Jeffords was 36 years of age, a brilliant young lawyer and a man highly esteemed by all who knew him. He leaves a wife and three children to mourn his loss.
Mr. Jeffords was a native of Mississippi. His father was for many years a prominent member of the bar of Mississippi and was repeatedly honored by his fellow citizens, being elected judge of his district and also elected to Congress.
On account of failing health Mr. Jeffords came to Arizona in 1884, where for some time his health improved. In 1886 he was elected District Attorney of Pima county, holding the office two years. In 1889 he was appointed United States District Attorney for Arizona by President Harrison, which position he held at the time of his death.
While attending Unites States Court at Prescott last July, Mr. Jeffords was stricken with mountain fever. This brought on a renewal of his severe attack of rheumatism, from which he never fully recovered. Coupled with this came Bright's disease and gradually his strength deserted him, his latest illness being accompanied with much pain.
The Arizona Republican; Phoenix, Arizona.
April 4, 1891; Page One.
dm wms (#47395868)
Passes Away After a Lingering Illness at His Home in Tucson.
Special Dispatch to The Republican.
TUCSON, April 3. -
Hon. Harry R. Jeffords, United States District Attorney for Arizona, died about 11 o'clock today, of Bright's disease. Mr. Jeffords was 36 years of age, a brilliant young lawyer and a man highly esteemed by all who knew him. He leaves a wife and three children to mourn his loss.
Mr. Jeffords was a native of Mississippi. His father was for many years a prominent member of the bar of Mississippi and was repeatedly honored by his fellow citizens, being elected judge of his district and also elected to Congress.
On account of failing health Mr. Jeffords came to Arizona in 1884, where for some time his health improved. In 1886 he was elected District Attorney of Pima county, holding the office two years. In 1889 he was appointed United States District Attorney for Arizona by President Harrison, which position he held at the time of his death.
While attending Unites States Court at Prescott last July, Mr. Jeffords was stricken with mountain fever. This brought on a renewal of his severe attack of rheumatism, from which he never fully recovered. Coupled with this came Bright's disease and gradually his strength deserted him, his latest illness being accompanied with much pain.
The Arizona Republican; Phoenix, Arizona.
April 4, 1891; Page One.
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