*Note: **Per Find A Grave contributor Caroline #48400782, Mr. Deadmond does not appear on the burial records for the Mountain View Cemetery.**
The following article states that he was buried in the "city cemetery" in June of 1892, before the replacement Mountain View Cemetery was created, and apparently before plots were sold and opened for interment - Sept./Oct. 1892. No "city cemetery" in Livingston exists in the Find A Grave cemetery search database. As of Feb. 2020, no record has come to light showing his removal from the "city cemetery" located on the private property and his re-interment in "Mountain View Cemetery," or in any other cemetery in Livingston. (See attached photo for more information.)
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'Livingston Enterprise,' Livingston, MT
25 June 1892 (edited):
Word was received in this city Tuesday of the accidental drowning of J. R. Deadmond, a prominent stockgrower of Meyersburg, and Mrs. Vanderhoof, a resident of Sixteen-mile basin in Meagher county. The accident occurred at the ranch of Mr. Deadmond, the particulars of which, as related by J. B. Murphy, are as follows:
Sunday* Mrs. Vanderhoof and four children had been visiting with Mrs. Faulkner, a widowed sister of Mr. Deadmond, residing with him upon his ranch. Concluding to return to her home in the evening and being compelled to cross the Shields river which was swollen by the melting snow of the mountains to such a depth as to prevent fording, she started across a foot bridge, accompanied by a young man in the employ of Mr. Deadmond, the children having first been safely taken over. As Mrs. Vanderhoof exhibited considerable timidity, the young man preceded her, permitting her to place her hands upon his shoulders for support. When near the middle of the stream the woman either lost her footing or became dizzy and fell into the river, carrying the young man with her. The young man safely reached the shore, while the woman was carried down the swift current. The mishap was noticed by Mr. Deadmond who was standing upon the bank of the river, and he immediately ran down the stream about thirty yards to the ford. He waded in as far as possible and, taking a position in front of the floating body of the woman, attempted to rescue her but was carried off his feet by the additional burden and both he and the woman were swept into deep water where, being unable to swim, both sank and were drowned. At daylight on Monday morning searching parties began a systematic patrol of the banks of the river. The body of Mrs. Vanderhoof was discovered about an eighth mile downstream, and Mr. Deadmond was found over a mile washed up on a bar.
J. R. Deadmond was among the most prominent stockgrowers of the upper Shields valley, was 44 years of age and unmarried, although he had the care of his widowed sister, Mrs. Faulkner, and her two children, the older of whom is Miss Drusie. The remains of Mr. Deadmond were brought to this city, arriving here Tuesday night accompanied by Patrick and Hugh Cavanaugh, Martin Bates, James Killorn, Edward Rickett, J. B. Murphy, Mrs. Faulkner and daughter, Miss Bean and Miss Mary Murphy. The funeral of J. R. Deadmond was postponed until Thursday morning at 10 o'clock to await the arrival of a brother of deceased, who is engaged in mining in St. Louis gulch, Meagher county. At that hour funeral services were conducted in the undertaking rooms of A. Krieger & Co., Rev. W. C. Fowler officiating, after which the remains were interred in the city cemetery.
(*Taking into account the following notice of Friday, June 17, the Sunday date of death would be June 12th.)
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'The Townsend Messenger,' Townsend, MT
17 June 1892:
News has been received that Riley Deadmond, who lived in this valley, was drowned in the Shields River and at the same time a lady; Mrs. Van Hall (sic), was also drowned.
•From this news item and land claim notices that appeared in newspapers, Mr. Deadmond was commonly referred to as "Riley."
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The 1850 census for Marion County, Marion, Illinois lists the household of Thomas and Rachael Deadmond, both 20 years old: Sarah, 4, born in Illinois; John, 2, Illinois; Isaac 1, Illinois.
The following article states that he was buried in the "city cemetery" in June of 1892, before the replacement Mountain View Cemetery was created, and apparently before plots were sold and opened for interment - Sept./Oct. 1892. No "city cemetery" in Livingston exists in the Find A Grave cemetery search database. As of Feb. 2020, no record has come to light showing his removal from the "city cemetery" located on the private property and his re-interment in "Mountain View Cemetery," or in any other cemetery in Livingston. (See attached photo for more information.)
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'Livingston Enterprise,' Livingston, MT
25 June 1892 (edited):
Word was received in this city Tuesday of the accidental drowning of J. R. Deadmond, a prominent stockgrower of Meyersburg, and Mrs. Vanderhoof, a resident of Sixteen-mile basin in Meagher county. The accident occurred at the ranch of Mr. Deadmond, the particulars of which, as related by J. B. Murphy, are as follows:
Sunday* Mrs. Vanderhoof and four children had been visiting with Mrs. Faulkner, a widowed sister of Mr. Deadmond, residing with him upon his ranch. Concluding to return to her home in the evening and being compelled to cross the Shields river which was swollen by the melting snow of the mountains to such a depth as to prevent fording, she started across a foot bridge, accompanied by a young man in the employ of Mr. Deadmond, the children having first been safely taken over. As Mrs. Vanderhoof exhibited considerable timidity, the young man preceded her, permitting her to place her hands upon his shoulders for support. When near the middle of the stream the woman either lost her footing or became dizzy and fell into the river, carrying the young man with her. The young man safely reached the shore, while the woman was carried down the swift current. The mishap was noticed by Mr. Deadmond who was standing upon the bank of the river, and he immediately ran down the stream about thirty yards to the ford. He waded in as far as possible and, taking a position in front of the floating body of the woman, attempted to rescue her but was carried off his feet by the additional burden and both he and the woman were swept into deep water where, being unable to swim, both sank and were drowned. At daylight on Monday morning searching parties began a systematic patrol of the banks of the river. The body of Mrs. Vanderhoof was discovered about an eighth mile downstream, and Mr. Deadmond was found over a mile washed up on a bar.
J. R. Deadmond was among the most prominent stockgrowers of the upper Shields valley, was 44 years of age and unmarried, although he had the care of his widowed sister, Mrs. Faulkner, and her two children, the older of whom is Miss Drusie. The remains of Mr. Deadmond were brought to this city, arriving here Tuesday night accompanied by Patrick and Hugh Cavanaugh, Martin Bates, James Killorn, Edward Rickett, J. B. Murphy, Mrs. Faulkner and daughter, Miss Bean and Miss Mary Murphy. The funeral of J. R. Deadmond was postponed until Thursday morning at 10 o'clock to await the arrival of a brother of deceased, who is engaged in mining in St. Louis gulch, Meagher county. At that hour funeral services were conducted in the undertaking rooms of A. Krieger & Co., Rev. W. C. Fowler officiating, after which the remains were interred in the city cemetery.
(*Taking into account the following notice of Friday, June 17, the Sunday date of death would be June 12th.)
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'The Townsend Messenger,' Townsend, MT
17 June 1892:
News has been received that Riley Deadmond, who lived in this valley, was drowned in the Shields River and at the same time a lady; Mrs. Van Hall (sic), was also drowned.
•From this news item and land claim notices that appeared in newspapers, Mr. Deadmond was commonly referred to as "Riley."
~~
The 1850 census for Marion County, Marion, Illinois lists the household of Thomas and Rachael Deadmond, both 20 years old: Sarah, 4, born in Illinois; John, 2, Illinois; Isaac 1, Illinois.
*Note: **Per Find A Grave contributor Caroline #48400782, Mr. Deadmond does not appear on the burial records for the Mountain View Cemetery.**
The following article states that he was buried in the "city cemetery" in June of 1892, before the replacement Mountain View Cemetery was created, and apparently before plots were sold and opened for interment - Sept./Oct. 1892. No "city cemetery" in Livingston exists in the Find A Grave cemetery search database. As of Feb. 2020, no record has come to light showing his removal from the "city cemetery" located on the private property and his re-interment in "Mountain View Cemetery," or in any other cemetery in Livingston. (See attached photo for more information.)
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'Livingston Enterprise,' Livingston, MT
25 June 1892 (edited):
Word was received in this city Tuesday of the accidental drowning of J. R. Deadmond, a prominent stockgrower of Meyersburg, and Mrs. Vanderhoof, a resident of Sixteen-mile basin in Meagher county. The accident occurred at the ranch of Mr. Deadmond, the particulars of which, as related by J. B. Murphy, are as follows:
Sunday* Mrs. Vanderhoof and four children had been visiting with Mrs. Faulkner, a widowed sister of Mr. Deadmond, residing with him upon his ranch. Concluding to return to her home in the evening and being compelled to cross the Shields river which was swollen by the melting snow of the mountains to such a depth as to prevent fording, she started across a foot bridge, accompanied by a young man in the employ of Mr. Deadmond, the children having first been safely taken over. As Mrs. Vanderhoof exhibited considerable timidity, the young man preceded her, permitting her to place her hands upon his shoulders for support. When near the middle of the stream the woman either lost her footing or became dizzy and fell into the river, carrying the young man with her. The young man safely reached the shore, while the woman was carried down the swift current. The mishap was noticed by Mr. Deadmond who was standing upon the bank of the river, and he immediately ran down the stream about thirty yards to the ford. He waded in as far as possible and, taking a position in front of the floating body of the woman, attempted to rescue her but was carried off his feet by the additional burden and both he and the woman were swept into deep water where, being unable to swim, both sank and were drowned. At daylight on Monday morning searching parties began a systematic patrol of the banks of the river. The body of Mrs. Vanderhoof was discovered about an eighth mile downstream, and Mr. Deadmond was found over a mile washed up on a bar.
J. R. Deadmond was among the most prominent stockgrowers of the upper Shields valley, was 44 years of age and unmarried, although he had the care of his widowed sister, Mrs. Faulkner, and her two children, the older of whom is Miss Drusie. The remains of Mr. Deadmond were brought to this city, arriving here Tuesday night accompanied by Patrick and Hugh Cavanaugh, Martin Bates, James Killorn, Edward Rickett, J. B. Murphy, Mrs. Faulkner and daughter, Miss Bean and Miss Mary Murphy. The funeral of J. R. Deadmond was postponed until Thursday morning at 10 o'clock to await the arrival of a brother of deceased, who is engaged in mining in St. Louis gulch, Meagher county. At that hour funeral services were conducted in the undertaking rooms of A. Krieger & Co., Rev. W. C. Fowler officiating, after which the remains were interred in the city cemetery.
(*Taking into account the following notice of Friday, June 17, the Sunday date of death would be June 12th.)
~~
'The Townsend Messenger,' Townsend, MT
17 June 1892:
News has been received that Riley Deadmond, who lived in this valley, was drowned in the Shields River and at the same time a lady; Mrs. Van Hall (sic), was also drowned.
•From this news item and land claim notices that appeared in newspapers, Mr. Deadmond was commonly referred to as "Riley."
~~
The 1850 census for Marion County, Marion, Illinois lists the household of Thomas and Rachael Deadmond, both 20 years old: Sarah, 4, born in Illinois; John, 2, Illinois; Isaac 1, Illinois.
The following article states that he was buried in the "city cemetery" in June of 1892, before the replacement Mountain View Cemetery was created, and apparently before plots were sold and opened for interment - Sept./Oct. 1892. No "city cemetery" in Livingston exists in the Find A Grave cemetery search database. As of Feb. 2020, no record has come to light showing his removal from the "city cemetery" located on the private property and his re-interment in "Mountain View Cemetery," or in any other cemetery in Livingston. (See attached photo for more information.)
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'Livingston Enterprise,' Livingston, MT
25 June 1892 (edited):
Word was received in this city Tuesday of the accidental drowning of J. R. Deadmond, a prominent stockgrower of Meyersburg, and Mrs. Vanderhoof, a resident of Sixteen-mile basin in Meagher county. The accident occurred at the ranch of Mr. Deadmond, the particulars of which, as related by J. B. Murphy, are as follows:
Sunday* Mrs. Vanderhoof and four children had been visiting with Mrs. Faulkner, a widowed sister of Mr. Deadmond, residing with him upon his ranch. Concluding to return to her home in the evening and being compelled to cross the Shields river which was swollen by the melting snow of the mountains to such a depth as to prevent fording, she started across a foot bridge, accompanied by a young man in the employ of Mr. Deadmond, the children having first been safely taken over. As Mrs. Vanderhoof exhibited considerable timidity, the young man preceded her, permitting her to place her hands upon his shoulders for support. When near the middle of the stream the woman either lost her footing or became dizzy and fell into the river, carrying the young man with her. The young man safely reached the shore, while the woman was carried down the swift current. The mishap was noticed by Mr. Deadmond who was standing upon the bank of the river, and he immediately ran down the stream about thirty yards to the ford. He waded in as far as possible and, taking a position in front of the floating body of the woman, attempted to rescue her but was carried off his feet by the additional burden and both he and the woman were swept into deep water where, being unable to swim, both sank and were drowned. At daylight on Monday morning searching parties began a systematic patrol of the banks of the river. The body of Mrs. Vanderhoof was discovered about an eighth mile downstream, and Mr. Deadmond was found over a mile washed up on a bar.
J. R. Deadmond was among the most prominent stockgrowers of the upper Shields valley, was 44 years of age and unmarried, although he had the care of his widowed sister, Mrs. Faulkner, and her two children, the older of whom is Miss Drusie. The remains of Mr. Deadmond were brought to this city, arriving here Tuesday night accompanied by Patrick and Hugh Cavanaugh, Martin Bates, James Killorn, Edward Rickett, J. B. Murphy, Mrs. Faulkner and daughter, Miss Bean and Miss Mary Murphy. The funeral of J. R. Deadmond was postponed until Thursday morning at 10 o'clock to await the arrival of a brother of deceased, who is engaged in mining in St. Louis gulch, Meagher county. At that hour funeral services were conducted in the undertaking rooms of A. Krieger & Co., Rev. W. C. Fowler officiating, after which the remains were interred in the city cemetery.
(*Taking into account the following notice of Friday, June 17, the Sunday date of death would be June 12th.)
~~
'The Townsend Messenger,' Townsend, MT
17 June 1892:
News has been received that Riley Deadmond, who lived in this valley, was drowned in the Shields River and at the same time a lady; Mrs. Van Hall (sic), was also drowned.
•From this news item and land claim notices that appeared in newspapers, Mr. Deadmond was commonly referred to as "Riley."
~~
The 1850 census for Marion County, Marion, Illinois lists the household of Thomas and Rachael Deadmond, both 20 years old: Sarah, 4, born in Illinois; John, 2, Illinois; Isaac 1, Illinois.
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