Son of Ezekiel Augustus Law and Sarah Elizabeth McIver, Married Elizabeth Jane Dubose in South Carolina on Feb 25, 1874, the couple began their family in South Carolina before migrating West by 1880. Elizabeth Jane died in 1892. Thomas remarried Julia James Washington on Aug 29, 1894 in Merced county.
His children by Elizabeth Jane Dubose were Eennedy lizabeth 'Lida' K, Mary Elma, Harry Young, Thomas Chalmer Jr. and James Augusta Law.
His children with Julia James Washington were John Kolb Jr. and Virginia Washington Law.
He was a 32 degree Mason.
His brother was John Kolb Law of Merced. He name his last son after his brother.
He studied and became a lawer with his brother, John Kolb Law, and practiced many years.
Death notice= contributed by Alma Stone
"DEATH OF T. C. LAW
Passing of Prominent Attorney and Well Known Citizen
The death of T. C. Law, one of Merced’s most prominent attorneys and highly respected citizens, which occurred at his home on Twenty-first street at an early hour Thursday morning, came as a severe shock to the entire community. Heart failure was the cause of death. He was alone at home on Wednesday evening Mrs. Law having gone to Berkeley a short time ago on a visit. He retired at his usual hour, apparently in the best of health, but about 12 o’clock he was taken ill with pains in the region of the heart. He arose from his bed and telephoned for Dr. C. H. Castle. On the arrival of the physician Mr. Law met him at the door and after describing his symptoms returned to his bed, passing away while Dr. Castle was preparing a heart stimulant.
Thomas Chalmers Law was a native of Darlington, South Carolina, and had he lived until the 24th of next September he would have been 63 years of age. His boyhood was passed in his native State and he later attended the university of Virginia, from which institution he graduated with high honors. He was married in South Carolina in 1874 to Miss Janie Du Bose, who died in this city in 1892, leaving five children namely: Mrs. Harry B. Ward of this city, Mrs. David J. Winn of Bishopville, S. C., Harry Y. Law of Merced river, and T. C. Law Jr., and Gus Law of Merced. In 1894 he was united in marriage at San Jose to Miss Julia Washington, who survives him the fruits of this union are a son and a daughter – John Law and Virginia Law.
Mr. Law came to Merced in 1878, since which time he has been engaged in the practice of his profession in connection with his brother, Judge J. K. Law, except during Judge Law’s occupancy of the bench of the Superior court of this county, during which time he conducted an independent practice. Mr. Law conducted the necessary legal proceedings for the incorporation of the city of Merced and served as city attorney for many years. He enjoyed a lucrative practice and was considered one of the most careful and painstaking probate and office attorneys in the state. The deceased was an upright, honorable man and a true friend, and there are none who knew him but will regret his passing.
Mr. Law was a member of La Grange Lodge No. 99, F. & A. M., and Yosemite Lodge No. 30, K. of P.
The funeral services were held at the First Presbyterian Church at 2:30 o’clock yesterday afternoon and were conducted by Rev. D. H. McCullagh. At the conclusion the remains were conveyed to the Masonic cemetery, where they were consigned to the grave in the presence of a large assemblage of relatives and friends.
The burial service was conducted according to the Masonic ritual. The floral tributes were profuse and very beautiful. The pall bearers were as follows: J. H. Simonson, J. B. Olcese, C. B. Harrell, S. C. Cornell, R. Harris and W. B. Croop."
~ Merced Express, August 3, 1912 ~
His children by Elizabeth Jane Dubose were Eennedy lizabeth 'Lida' K, Mary Elma, Harry Young, Thomas Chalmer Jr. and James Augusta Law.
His children with Julia James Washington were John Kolb Jr. and Virginia Washington Law.
He was a 32 degree Mason.
His brother was John Kolb Law of Merced. He name his last son after his brother.
He studied and became a lawer with his brother, John Kolb Law, and practiced many years.
Death notice= contributed by Alma Stone
"DEATH OF T. C. LAW
Passing of Prominent Attorney and Well Known Citizen
The death of T. C. Law, one of Merced’s most prominent attorneys and highly respected citizens, which occurred at his home on Twenty-first street at an early hour Thursday morning, came as a severe shock to the entire community. Heart failure was the cause of death. He was alone at home on Wednesday evening Mrs. Law having gone to Berkeley a short time ago on a visit. He retired at his usual hour, apparently in the best of health, but about 12 o’clock he was taken ill with pains in the region of the heart. He arose from his bed and telephoned for Dr. C. H. Castle. On the arrival of the physician Mr. Law met him at the door and after describing his symptoms returned to his bed, passing away while Dr. Castle was preparing a heart stimulant.
Thomas Chalmers Law was a native of Darlington, South Carolina, and had he lived until the 24th of next September he would have been 63 years of age. His boyhood was passed in his native State and he later attended the university of Virginia, from which institution he graduated with high honors. He was married in South Carolina in 1874 to Miss Janie Du Bose, who died in this city in 1892, leaving five children namely: Mrs. Harry B. Ward of this city, Mrs. David J. Winn of Bishopville, S. C., Harry Y. Law of Merced river, and T. C. Law Jr., and Gus Law of Merced. In 1894 he was united in marriage at San Jose to Miss Julia Washington, who survives him the fruits of this union are a son and a daughter – John Law and Virginia Law.
Mr. Law came to Merced in 1878, since which time he has been engaged in the practice of his profession in connection with his brother, Judge J. K. Law, except during Judge Law’s occupancy of the bench of the Superior court of this county, during which time he conducted an independent practice. Mr. Law conducted the necessary legal proceedings for the incorporation of the city of Merced and served as city attorney for many years. He enjoyed a lucrative practice and was considered one of the most careful and painstaking probate and office attorneys in the state. The deceased was an upright, honorable man and a true friend, and there are none who knew him but will regret his passing.
Mr. Law was a member of La Grange Lodge No. 99, F. & A. M., and Yosemite Lodge No. 30, K. of P.
The funeral services were held at the First Presbyterian Church at 2:30 o’clock yesterday afternoon and were conducted by Rev. D. H. McCullagh. At the conclusion the remains were conveyed to the Masonic cemetery, where they were consigned to the grave in the presence of a large assemblage of relatives and friends.
The burial service was conducted according to the Masonic ritual. The floral tributes were profuse and very beautiful. The pall bearers were as follows: J. H. Simonson, J. B. Olcese, C. B. Harrell, S. C. Cornell, R. Harris and W. B. Croop."
~ Merced Express, August 3, 1912 ~
Son of Ezekiel Augustus Law and Sarah Elizabeth McIver, Married Elizabeth Jane Dubose in South Carolina on Feb 25, 1874, the couple began their family in South Carolina before migrating West by 1880. Elizabeth Jane died in 1892. Thomas remarried Julia James Washington on Aug 29, 1894 in Merced county.
His children by Elizabeth Jane Dubose were Eennedy lizabeth 'Lida' K, Mary Elma, Harry Young, Thomas Chalmer Jr. and James Augusta Law.
His children with Julia James Washington were John Kolb Jr. and Virginia Washington Law.
He was a 32 degree Mason.
His brother was John Kolb Law of Merced. He name his last son after his brother.
He studied and became a lawer with his brother, John Kolb Law, and practiced many years.
Death notice= contributed by Alma Stone
"DEATH OF T. C. LAW
Passing of Prominent Attorney and Well Known Citizen
The death of T. C. Law, one of Merced’s most prominent attorneys and highly respected citizens, which occurred at his home on Twenty-first street at an early hour Thursday morning, came as a severe shock to the entire community. Heart failure was the cause of death. He was alone at home on Wednesday evening Mrs. Law having gone to Berkeley a short time ago on a visit. He retired at his usual hour, apparently in the best of health, but about 12 o’clock he was taken ill with pains in the region of the heart. He arose from his bed and telephoned for Dr. C. H. Castle. On the arrival of the physician Mr. Law met him at the door and after describing his symptoms returned to his bed, passing away while Dr. Castle was preparing a heart stimulant.
Thomas Chalmers Law was a native of Darlington, South Carolina, and had he lived until the 24th of next September he would have been 63 years of age. His boyhood was passed in his native State and he later attended the university of Virginia, from which institution he graduated with high honors. He was married in South Carolina in 1874 to Miss Janie Du Bose, who died in this city in 1892, leaving five children namely: Mrs. Harry B. Ward of this city, Mrs. David J. Winn of Bishopville, S. C., Harry Y. Law of Merced river, and T. C. Law Jr., and Gus Law of Merced. In 1894 he was united in marriage at San Jose to Miss Julia Washington, who survives him the fruits of this union are a son and a daughter – John Law and Virginia Law.
Mr. Law came to Merced in 1878, since which time he has been engaged in the practice of his profession in connection with his brother, Judge J. K. Law, except during Judge Law’s occupancy of the bench of the Superior court of this county, during which time he conducted an independent practice. Mr. Law conducted the necessary legal proceedings for the incorporation of the city of Merced and served as city attorney for many years. He enjoyed a lucrative practice and was considered one of the most careful and painstaking probate and office attorneys in the state. The deceased was an upright, honorable man and a true friend, and there are none who knew him but will regret his passing.
Mr. Law was a member of La Grange Lodge No. 99, F. & A. M., and Yosemite Lodge No. 30, K. of P.
The funeral services were held at the First Presbyterian Church at 2:30 o’clock yesterday afternoon and were conducted by Rev. D. H. McCullagh. At the conclusion the remains were conveyed to the Masonic cemetery, where they were consigned to the grave in the presence of a large assemblage of relatives and friends.
The burial service was conducted according to the Masonic ritual. The floral tributes were profuse and very beautiful. The pall bearers were as follows: J. H. Simonson, J. B. Olcese, C. B. Harrell, S. C. Cornell, R. Harris and W. B. Croop."
~ Merced Express, August 3, 1912 ~
His children by Elizabeth Jane Dubose were Eennedy lizabeth 'Lida' K, Mary Elma, Harry Young, Thomas Chalmer Jr. and James Augusta Law.
His children with Julia James Washington were John Kolb Jr. and Virginia Washington Law.
He was a 32 degree Mason.
His brother was John Kolb Law of Merced. He name his last son after his brother.
He studied and became a lawer with his brother, John Kolb Law, and practiced many years.
Death notice= contributed by Alma Stone
"DEATH OF T. C. LAW
Passing of Prominent Attorney and Well Known Citizen
The death of T. C. Law, one of Merced’s most prominent attorneys and highly respected citizens, which occurred at his home on Twenty-first street at an early hour Thursday morning, came as a severe shock to the entire community. Heart failure was the cause of death. He was alone at home on Wednesday evening Mrs. Law having gone to Berkeley a short time ago on a visit. He retired at his usual hour, apparently in the best of health, but about 12 o’clock he was taken ill with pains in the region of the heart. He arose from his bed and telephoned for Dr. C. H. Castle. On the arrival of the physician Mr. Law met him at the door and after describing his symptoms returned to his bed, passing away while Dr. Castle was preparing a heart stimulant.
Thomas Chalmers Law was a native of Darlington, South Carolina, and had he lived until the 24th of next September he would have been 63 years of age. His boyhood was passed in his native State and he later attended the university of Virginia, from which institution he graduated with high honors. He was married in South Carolina in 1874 to Miss Janie Du Bose, who died in this city in 1892, leaving five children namely: Mrs. Harry B. Ward of this city, Mrs. David J. Winn of Bishopville, S. C., Harry Y. Law of Merced river, and T. C. Law Jr., and Gus Law of Merced. In 1894 he was united in marriage at San Jose to Miss Julia Washington, who survives him the fruits of this union are a son and a daughter – John Law and Virginia Law.
Mr. Law came to Merced in 1878, since which time he has been engaged in the practice of his profession in connection with his brother, Judge J. K. Law, except during Judge Law’s occupancy of the bench of the Superior court of this county, during which time he conducted an independent practice. Mr. Law conducted the necessary legal proceedings for the incorporation of the city of Merced and served as city attorney for many years. He enjoyed a lucrative practice and was considered one of the most careful and painstaking probate and office attorneys in the state. The deceased was an upright, honorable man and a true friend, and there are none who knew him but will regret his passing.
Mr. Law was a member of La Grange Lodge No. 99, F. & A. M., and Yosemite Lodge No. 30, K. of P.
The funeral services were held at the First Presbyterian Church at 2:30 o’clock yesterday afternoon and were conducted by Rev. D. H. McCullagh. At the conclusion the remains were conveyed to the Masonic cemetery, where they were consigned to the grave in the presence of a large assemblage of relatives and friends.
The burial service was conducted according to the Masonic ritual. The floral tributes were profuse and very beautiful. The pall bearers were as follows: J. H. Simonson, J. B. Olcese, C. B. Harrell, S. C. Cornell, R. Harris and W. B. Croop."
~ Merced Express, August 3, 1912 ~
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