Naples Record 16 November 1872
Mr. Guy Hinckley was a tanner and currier by trade, and first established himself in Naples, on the premises now occupied by the Story family; the tannery and shoe shop, for he combined this latter craft with the first named, was situated somewhere on the rear art of the lot, and his dwelling where the present house now stands. After a time, Mr. Hinckley purchased the property of Col. Johnson, and the house and lot of Mr. Stiles, and put up a tannery some distance back from where it now stands. It was here that he spent the rest of his days, and died about 22 years ago on his way to California, accompanied by his son, E.R. Hinckley, who also died on the passage.
Naples Record 8 February 1873
During the writing of those sketches of "Naples half a century ago," we found it quite a difficult matter to get at the real facts in every instance; consequently, errors would occur, having nothing but the best recollections of the oldest inhabitants to put us on the trail. In the case of Mr. Guy Hinckley and his son Edwin, we should like to make a few corrections and statements that will be more satisfactory to his friends, and interesting to the readers of the RECORD. It appears from a very interesting letter which Mr. Orville Hinckley has been kind enough to show us, which he received from his fattier, and as we believe the only one they ever received, they left Naples in the early part of the spring of 1850, for CA, by way of the Isthmus of Panama. Upon arriving at that point, it was discovered that a vast amount of sickness was prevailing in the place at that time; and that the steamers were charging such exorbitant prices for a passage to San Francisco, and so uncertain in their moments, they decided to take passage in a sailing vessel that happened to be just then ready to start out; but according to the letter, it did not prove to be a good move after all. After being forty-five days out, and completely surfeited with salt pork, they were compelled to run into Acapulco for more coal and provisions. Mr. H. and his son, and many of the passengers went on shores. The taste of fresh meat was savory to/them and after such fare as they had been receiving on the vessel, and a rather too free indulgence brought on a sickness that terminated the existence of seven of them inside of twenty four hours, Mr. Edwin Hinckley being one of the unfortunates. This occurrence took place on the 17th of August. Mr. Hinckley buried his son as he graphically expresses it, "in one of the most romantic and beautiful countries in the world, where eternal summer reigns, and the cocoa nut is ever in full bearing." It appears from the letter, that after starting again on their voyage, they arrived in San Francisco on the 6th of Sept., and immediately started for the mines; but from information his family in Naples received through some newspaper, he died within the same month, but from what cause they have never been able to learn. J. S.
with thanx to Organic Farm for the above clipping on my ggg-grandfather
Mr. Guy Hinckley was a tanner and currier by trade, and first established himself in Naples, on the premises now occupied by the Story family; the tannery and shoe shop, for he combined this latter craft with the first named, was situated somewhere on the rear art of the lot, and his dwelling where the present house now stands. After a time, Mr. Hinckley purchased the property of Col. Johnson, and the house and lot of Mr. Stiles, and put up a tannery some distance back from where it now stands. It was here that he spent the rest of his days, and died about 22 years ago on his way to California, accompanied by his son, E.R. Hinckley, who also died on the passage.
Naples Record 8 February 1873
During the writing of those sketches of "Naples half a century ago," we found it quite a difficult matter to get at the real facts in every instance; consequently, errors would occur, having nothing but the best recollections of the oldest inhabitants to put us on the trail. In the case of Mr. Guy Hinckley and his son Edwin, we should like to make a few corrections and statements that will be more satisfactory to his friends, and interesting to the readers of the RECORD. It appears from a very interesting letter which Mr. Orville Hinckley has been kind enough to show us, which he received from his fattier, and as we believe the only one they ever received, they left Naples in the early part of the spring of 1850, for CA, by way of the Isthmus of Panama. Upon arriving at that point, it was discovered that a vast amount of sickness was prevailing in the place at that time; and that the steamers were charging such exorbitant prices for a passage to San Francisco, and so uncertain in their moments, they decided to take passage in a sailing vessel that happened to be just then ready to start out; but according to the letter, it did not prove to be a good move after all. After being forty-five days out, and completely surfeited with salt pork, they were compelled to run into Acapulco for more coal and provisions. Mr. H. and his son, and many of the passengers went on shores. The taste of fresh meat was savory to/them and after such fare as they had been receiving on the vessel, and a rather too free indulgence brought on a sickness that terminated the existence of seven of them inside of twenty four hours, Mr. Edwin Hinckley being one of the unfortunates. This occurrence took place on the 17th of August. Mr. Hinckley buried his son as he graphically expresses it, "in one of the most romantic and beautiful countries in the world, where eternal summer reigns, and the cocoa nut is ever in full bearing." It appears from the letter, that after starting again on their voyage, they arrived in San Francisco on the 6th of Sept., and immediately started for the mines; but from information his family in Naples received through some newspaper, he died within the same month, but from what cause they have never been able to learn. J. S.
with thanx to Organic Farm for the above clipping on my ggg-grandfather
Naples Record 16 November 1872
Mr. Guy Hinckley was a tanner and currier by trade, and first established himself in Naples, on the premises now occupied by the Story family; the tannery and shoe shop, for he combined this latter craft with the first named, was situated somewhere on the rear art of the lot, and his dwelling where the present house now stands. After a time, Mr. Hinckley purchased the property of Col. Johnson, and the house and lot of Mr. Stiles, and put up a tannery some distance back from where it now stands. It was here that he spent the rest of his days, and died about 22 years ago on his way to California, accompanied by his son, E.R. Hinckley, who also died on the passage.
Naples Record 8 February 1873
During the writing of those sketches of "Naples half a century ago," we found it quite a difficult matter to get at the real facts in every instance; consequently, errors would occur, having nothing but the best recollections of the oldest inhabitants to put us on the trail. In the case of Mr. Guy Hinckley and his son Edwin, we should like to make a few corrections and statements that will be more satisfactory to his friends, and interesting to the readers of the RECORD. It appears from a very interesting letter which Mr. Orville Hinckley has been kind enough to show us, which he received from his fattier, and as we believe the only one they ever received, they left Naples in the early part of the spring of 1850, for CA, by way of the Isthmus of Panama. Upon arriving at that point, it was discovered that a vast amount of sickness was prevailing in the place at that time; and that the steamers were charging such exorbitant prices for a passage to San Francisco, and so uncertain in their moments, they decided to take passage in a sailing vessel that happened to be just then ready to start out; but according to the letter, it did not prove to be a good move after all. After being forty-five days out, and completely surfeited with salt pork, they were compelled to run into Acapulco for more coal and provisions. Mr. H. and his son, and many of the passengers went on shores. The taste of fresh meat was savory to/them and after such fare as they had been receiving on the vessel, and a rather too free indulgence brought on a sickness that terminated the existence of seven of them inside of twenty four hours, Mr. Edwin Hinckley being one of the unfortunates. This occurrence took place on the 17th of August. Mr. Hinckley buried his son as he graphically expresses it, "in one of the most romantic and beautiful countries in the world, where eternal summer reigns, and the cocoa nut is ever in full bearing." It appears from the letter, that after starting again on their voyage, they arrived in San Francisco on the 6th of Sept., and immediately started for the mines; but from information his family in Naples received through some newspaper, he died within the same month, but from what cause they have never been able to learn. J. S.
with thanx to Organic Farm for the above clipping on my ggg-grandfather
Mr. Guy Hinckley was a tanner and currier by trade, and first established himself in Naples, on the premises now occupied by the Story family; the tannery and shoe shop, for he combined this latter craft with the first named, was situated somewhere on the rear art of the lot, and his dwelling where the present house now stands. After a time, Mr. Hinckley purchased the property of Col. Johnson, and the house and lot of Mr. Stiles, and put up a tannery some distance back from where it now stands. It was here that he spent the rest of his days, and died about 22 years ago on his way to California, accompanied by his son, E.R. Hinckley, who also died on the passage.
Naples Record 8 February 1873
During the writing of those sketches of "Naples half a century ago," we found it quite a difficult matter to get at the real facts in every instance; consequently, errors would occur, having nothing but the best recollections of the oldest inhabitants to put us on the trail. In the case of Mr. Guy Hinckley and his son Edwin, we should like to make a few corrections and statements that will be more satisfactory to his friends, and interesting to the readers of the RECORD. It appears from a very interesting letter which Mr. Orville Hinckley has been kind enough to show us, which he received from his fattier, and as we believe the only one they ever received, they left Naples in the early part of the spring of 1850, for CA, by way of the Isthmus of Panama. Upon arriving at that point, it was discovered that a vast amount of sickness was prevailing in the place at that time; and that the steamers were charging such exorbitant prices for a passage to San Francisco, and so uncertain in their moments, they decided to take passage in a sailing vessel that happened to be just then ready to start out; but according to the letter, it did not prove to be a good move after all. After being forty-five days out, and completely surfeited with salt pork, they were compelled to run into Acapulco for more coal and provisions. Mr. H. and his son, and many of the passengers went on shores. The taste of fresh meat was savory to/them and after such fare as they had been receiving on the vessel, and a rather too free indulgence brought on a sickness that terminated the existence of seven of them inside of twenty four hours, Mr. Edwin Hinckley being one of the unfortunates. This occurrence took place on the 17th of August. Mr. Hinckley buried his son as he graphically expresses it, "in one of the most romantic and beautiful countries in the world, where eternal summer reigns, and the cocoa nut is ever in full bearing." It appears from the letter, that after starting again on their voyage, they arrived in San Francisco on the 6th of Sept., and immediately started for the mines; but from information his family in Naples received through some newspaper, he died within the same month, but from what cause they have never been able to learn. J. S.
with thanx to Organic Farm for the above clipping on my ggg-grandfather
Gravesite Details
no stone found, supposedly brought home for burial
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