JOHN J. BLAGG, Sr. Dies on Monday, May 7th
Pioneer of Fairfax and Great Traveler Deceased Was Prominent in Early Civic Life of Fairfax; Was Well Known In Marin
JOHN JOSEPH BLAGG, Sr., world traveler, business man and pioneer of Fairfax passed away at his home early Monday morning, after an illness of two weeks, from pneumonia, at the age of 73 years.
Apparently in his usual good health prior to being stricken, the illness was not considered serious until a few days ago, when he took a turn for the worse.
He was born in Liverpool, England, November 30, 1854.
His early life was spent in seafaring, which took him around the world several times. Upon giving up sea life, he embarked in the business world. He established himself in business in many cities of the world, including Liverpool, England, Melbourne, Brisbane, Australia, and in San Francisco, in 1901.
In 1903 he came to San Rafael, and in 1905 moved to Fairfax, where he established himself in the restaurant and hotel business in the present building being occupied by James Rossi. In 1910 he moved to the property owned at the time of his death.
He established the first grocery and general merchandise store in Fairfax, and after a great deal of work and effort he secured for the town the first postoffice and was made its postmaster. He was instrumental in establishing the first public school in the building now on the site next to the Catholic Church, and was made one of its trustees.
He was also one of the organizers of the Fairfax Improvement Club, and the Fairfax Volunteer Fire Department. Each year he spent months of his time getting donations for the Fourth of July celebration. However, in later years he dropped out of these activities feeling he would make room for the younger workers, but never losing interest and always keeping in close touch with anything and everything benefitting the town.
In many conversations of his summing up his travelings, he always said with sincerity that he had found Fairfax the most pleasing place in which to live.
He was one of the founders of St. Rita's Church, and a member of the Holy Name Society. He was also a member of the San Rafael Eagles.
Among the numerous public offices the deceased held was that of the first Fire Commissioner, taking office when the district was first formed on August 3, 1915.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Martha L. Blagg, and three sons; Ernest J., John J. Jr., and Martin Blagg.
The funeral service which was held at St. Rita's Church on Wednesday morning at 9:30, was one of the largest in the history of Fairfax, and the great banks of floral offerings testified to the high esteem in which the deceased was held by the local citizens.
Interment was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in San Francisco.
Fairfax Gazette, California, May 9, 1928
Pioneer of Fairfax and Great Traveler Deceased Was Prominent in Early Civic Life of Fairfax; Was Well Known In Marin
JOHN JOSEPH BLAGG, Sr., world traveler, business man and pioneer of Fairfax passed away at his home early Monday morning, after an illness of two weeks, from pneumonia, at the age of 73 years.
Apparently in his usual good health prior to being stricken, the illness was not considered serious until a few days ago, when he took a turn for the worse.
He was born in Liverpool, England, November 30, 1854.
His early life was spent in seafaring, which took him around the world several times. Upon giving up sea life, he embarked in the business world. He established himself in business in many cities of the world, including Liverpool, England, Melbourne, Brisbane, Australia, and in San Francisco, in 1901.
In 1903 he came to San Rafael, and in 1905 moved to Fairfax, where he established himself in the restaurant and hotel business in the present building being occupied by James Rossi. In 1910 he moved to the property owned at the time of his death.
He established the first grocery and general merchandise store in Fairfax, and after a great deal of work and effort he secured for the town the first postoffice and was made its postmaster. He was instrumental in establishing the first public school in the building now on the site next to the Catholic Church, and was made one of its trustees.
He was also one of the organizers of the Fairfax Improvement Club, and the Fairfax Volunteer Fire Department. Each year he spent months of his time getting donations for the Fourth of July celebration. However, in later years he dropped out of these activities feeling he would make room for the younger workers, but never losing interest and always keeping in close touch with anything and everything benefitting the town.
In many conversations of his summing up his travelings, he always said with sincerity that he had found Fairfax the most pleasing place in which to live.
He was one of the founders of St. Rita's Church, and a member of the Holy Name Society. He was also a member of the San Rafael Eagles.
Among the numerous public offices the deceased held was that of the first Fire Commissioner, taking office when the district was first formed on August 3, 1915.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Martha L. Blagg, and three sons; Ernest J., John J. Jr., and Martin Blagg.
The funeral service which was held at St. Rita's Church on Wednesday morning at 9:30, was one of the largest in the history of Fairfax, and the great banks of floral offerings testified to the high esteem in which the deceased was held by the local citizens.
Interment was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in San Francisco.
Fairfax Gazette, California, May 9, 1928
JOHN J. BLAGG, Sr. Dies on Monday, May 7th
Pioneer of Fairfax and Great Traveler Deceased Was Prominent in Early Civic Life of Fairfax; Was Well Known In Marin
JOHN JOSEPH BLAGG, Sr., world traveler, business man and pioneer of Fairfax passed away at his home early Monday morning, after an illness of two weeks, from pneumonia, at the age of 73 years.
Apparently in his usual good health prior to being stricken, the illness was not considered serious until a few days ago, when he took a turn for the worse.
He was born in Liverpool, England, November 30, 1854.
His early life was spent in seafaring, which took him around the world several times. Upon giving up sea life, he embarked in the business world. He established himself in business in many cities of the world, including Liverpool, England, Melbourne, Brisbane, Australia, and in San Francisco, in 1901.
In 1903 he came to San Rafael, and in 1905 moved to Fairfax, where he established himself in the restaurant and hotel business in the present building being occupied by James Rossi. In 1910 he moved to the property owned at the time of his death.
He established the first grocery and general merchandise store in Fairfax, and after a great deal of work and effort he secured for the town the first postoffice and was made its postmaster. He was instrumental in establishing the first public school in the building now on the site next to the Catholic Church, and was made one of its trustees.
He was also one of the organizers of the Fairfax Improvement Club, and the Fairfax Volunteer Fire Department. Each year he spent months of his time getting donations for the Fourth of July celebration. However, in later years he dropped out of these activities feeling he would make room for the younger workers, but never losing interest and always keeping in close touch with anything and everything benefitting the town.
In many conversations of his summing up his travelings, he always said with sincerity that he had found Fairfax the most pleasing place in which to live.
He was one of the founders of St. Rita's Church, and a member of the Holy Name Society. He was also a member of the San Rafael Eagles.
Among the numerous public offices the deceased held was that of the first Fire Commissioner, taking office when the district was first formed on August 3, 1915.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Martha L. Blagg, and three sons; Ernest J., John J. Jr., and Martin Blagg.
The funeral service which was held at St. Rita's Church on Wednesday morning at 9:30, was one of the largest in the history of Fairfax, and the great banks of floral offerings testified to the high esteem in which the deceased was held by the local citizens.
Interment was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in San Francisco.
Fairfax Gazette, California, May 9, 1928
Pioneer of Fairfax and Great Traveler Deceased Was Prominent in Early Civic Life of Fairfax; Was Well Known In Marin
JOHN JOSEPH BLAGG, Sr., world traveler, business man and pioneer of Fairfax passed away at his home early Monday morning, after an illness of two weeks, from pneumonia, at the age of 73 years.
Apparently in his usual good health prior to being stricken, the illness was not considered serious until a few days ago, when he took a turn for the worse.
He was born in Liverpool, England, November 30, 1854.
His early life was spent in seafaring, which took him around the world several times. Upon giving up sea life, he embarked in the business world. He established himself in business in many cities of the world, including Liverpool, England, Melbourne, Brisbane, Australia, and in San Francisco, in 1901.
In 1903 he came to San Rafael, and in 1905 moved to Fairfax, where he established himself in the restaurant and hotel business in the present building being occupied by James Rossi. In 1910 he moved to the property owned at the time of his death.
He established the first grocery and general merchandise store in Fairfax, and after a great deal of work and effort he secured for the town the first postoffice and was made its postmaster. He was instrumental in establishing the first public school in the building now on the site next to the Catholic Church, and was made one of its trustees.
He was also one of the organizers of the Fairfax Improvement Club, and the Fairfax Volunteer Fire Department. Each year he spent months of his time getting donations for the Fourth of July celebration. However, in later years he dropped out of these activities feeling he would make room for the younger workers, but never losing interest and always keeping in close touch with anything and everything benefitting the town.
In many conversations of his summing up his travelings, he always said with sincerity that he had found Fairfax the most pleasing place in which to live.
He was one of the founders of St. Rita's Church, and a member of the Holy Name Society. He was also a member of the San Rafael Eagles.
Among the numerous public offices the deceased held was that of the first Fire Commissioner, taking office when the district was first formed on August 3, 1915.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Martha L. Blagg, and three sons; Ernest J., John J. Jr., and Martin Blagg.
The funeral service which was held at St. Rita's Church on Wednesday morning at 9:30, was one of the largest in the history of Fairfax, and the great banks of floral offerings testified to the high esteem in which the deceased was held by the local citizens.
Interment was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in San Francisco.
Fairfax Gazette, California, May 9, 1928
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