Mariposa Gazette, 4 January 1896
Death of W. W. Adair
William Wallace Adair died at his home in Merced on Dec.10, 1895. He was born in San Francisco on the 2nd day of Sept. 1865 and grew to manhood in the town of Bear Valley. Since obtaining his majority he has made Merced city his home. Will Adair, as he was familiarly called by all who knew him well both as boy and man, was ever openhanded and open hearted, brave, truthful and generous. No worthy appeal for aid or assistance was denied by him when he had the power or means to respond. He was strong, courageous and peaceable He would neither give or receive an insult. His courage was of the highest stamp, never impetuous but always capable of protecting himself or friends, as a man be was an admirable officer and had, as he deserved to have, the confidence of the best class of people amongst whom he resided. The deceased was the son of the late James Adair and Mrs. James Adair, and brother of Mrs. L. E. Aubury of San Diego, of J. A. Adair Editor of Mariposa Gazette, Charles, James and Fred Adair. A widow and young son remain to mourn the loss of a devoted husband and father. The community deeply sympathize with the widow, son, mother, sister and brothers in this their hour of bereavement. The funeral took place in Merced on New Year's day under the auspices of the V M. I., A. O. F, and the El Capitan Hose Co., deceased being an honored member of each of these societies. It was one of the largest funeral ever seen in Merced. One who Knew Him Well.
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From the Pioneer Adair Family of Mariposa:
William Adair became a member of the Merced Police Department and was with them at the time of his death at a young age. He married Emelia Sanguinetti, and they had one son.
(Bio courtesy of Anne Shurtleff Stevens)
Death of W. W. Adair
William Wallace Adair died at his home in Merced on Dec.10, 1895. He was born in San Francisco on the 2nd day of Sept. 1865 and grew to manhood in the town of Bear Valley. Since obtaining his majority he has made Merced city his home. Will Adair, as he was familiarly called by all who knew him well both as boy and man, was ever openhanded and open hearted, brave, truthful and generous. No worthy appeal for aid or assistance was denied by him when he had the power or means to respond. He was strong, courageous and peaceable He would neither give or receive an insult. His courage was of the highest stamp, never impetuous but always capable of protecting himself or friends, as a man be was an admirable officer and had, as he deserved to have, the confidence of the best class of people amongst whom he resided. The deceased was the son of the late James Adair and Mrs. James Adair, and brother of Mrs. L. E. Aubury of San Diego, of J. A. Adair Editor of Mariposa Gazette, Charles, James and Fred Adair. A widow and young son remain to mourn the loss of a devoted husband and father. The community deeply sympathize with the widow, son, mother, sister and brothers in this their hour of bereavement. The funeral took place in Merced on New Year's day under the auspices of the V M. I., A. O. F, and the El Capitan Hose Co., deceased being an honored member of each of these societies. It was one of the largest funeral ever seen in Merced. One who Knew Him Well.
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From the Pioneer Adair Family of Mariposa:
William Adair became a member of the Merced Police Department and was with them at the time of his death at a young age. He married Emelia Sanguinetti, and they had one son.
(Bio courtesy of Anne Shurtleff Stevens)
Mariposa Gazette, 4 January 1896
Death of W. W. Adair
William Wallace Adair died at his home in Merced on Dec.10, 1895. He was born in San Francisco on the 2nd day of Sept. 1865 and grew to manhood in the town of Bear Valley. Since obtaining his majority he has made Merced city his home. Will Adair, as he was familiarly called by all who knew him well both as boy and man, was ever openhanded and open hearted, brave, truthful and generous. No worthy appeal for aid or assistance was denied by him when he had the power or means to respond. He was strong, courageous and peaceable He would neither give or receive an insult. His courage was of the highest stamp, never impetuous but always capable of protecting himself or friends, as a man be was an admirable officer and had, as he deserved to have, the confidence of the best class of people amongst whom he resided. The deceased was the son of the late James Adair and Mrs. James Adair, and brother of Mrs. L. E. Aubury of San Diego, of J. A. Adair Editor of Mariposa Gazette, Charles, James and Fred Adair. A widow and young son remain to mourn the loss of a devoted husband and father. The community deeply sympathize with the widow, son, mother, sister and brothers in this their hour of bereavement. The funeral took place in Merced on New Year's day under the auspices of the V M. I., A. O. F, and the El Capitan Hose Co., deceased being an honored member of each of these societies. It was one of the largest funeral ever seen in Merced. One who Knew Him Well.
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From the Pioneer Adair Family of Mariposa:
William Adair became a member of the Merced Police Department and was with them at the time of his death at a young age. He married Emelia Sanguinetti, and they had one son.
(Bio courtesy of Anne Shurtleff Stevens)
Death of W. W. Adair
William Wallace Adair died at his home in Merced on Dec.10, 1895. He was born in San Francisco on the 2nd day of Sept. 1865 and grew to manhood in the town of Bear Valley. Since obtaining his majority he has made Merced city his home. Will Adair, as he was familiarly called by all who knew him well both as boy and man, was ever openhanded and open hearted, brave, truthful and generous. No worthy appeal for aid or assistance was denied by him when he had the power or means to respond. He was strong, courageous and peaceable He would neither give or receive an insult. His courage was of the highest stamp, never impetuous but always capable of protecting himself or friends, as a man be was an admirable officer and had, as he deserved to have, the confidence of the best class of people amongst whom he resided. The deceased was the son of the late James Adair and Mrs. James Adair, and brother of Mrs. L. E. Aubury of San Diego, of J. A. Adair Editor of Mariposa Gazette, Charles, James and Fred Adair. A widow and young son remain to mourn the loss of a devoted husband and father. The community deeply sympathize with the widow, son, mother, sister and brothers in this their hour of bereavement. The funeral took place in Merced on New Year's day under the auspices of the V M. I., A. O. F, and the El Capitan Hose Co., deceased being an honored member of each of these societies. It was one of the largest funeral ever seen in Merced. One who Knew Him Well.
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From the Pioneer Adair Family of Mariposa:
William Adair became a member of the Merced Police Department and was with them at the time of his death at a young age. He married Emelia Sanguinetti, and they had one son.
(Bio courtesy of Anne Shurtleff Stevens)
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