Part of the Charles Herbert Crookson Collection
Abstracts from the
Coroner's Report of Decedents' Property
from the 1878-1879 San Francisco Municipal Report
Thank you to Charles Herbert Crooksen for his donation of this data
TABLE NO. 7
REPORT OF UNKONWN DEAD,
AND OF DOUBTFUL IDENTITY, FROM JULY 1, 1878, TO JULY 1, 1879, THE LOCALITY IN WHICH THE DEATH OCCURED, TOGETHER WITH A DESCRIPTION OF THE BODY, CLOTHING WORN, AND EFFECTS FOUND ON THE BODY.

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DATE
 PERSON DECEASED
DESCRIPTION AND DISPOSTION
Aug. 18, 1878 Unknown male child Found in the Bay at the foot of Stockton street.
Oct. 11, 1878 Unknown man Died at the City Receiving Hospital.  Description:  About fifty years of age, hight five feet six and one-half inches; medium build, light eyes, black hair, bald on crown of head, dark sandy mustache and beard, slightly gray;  forefinger of right hand missing.  Wore light brown cassmere sack coat, light mixed cassmere vest, butternut overals, heavy boots, cut open upon instep, bosom shirt, white underwear and black felt hat.  Effects:  Black-handled jack-knive, old stocking filled with sewing material, pair scissors, fifteen cents.
Oct. 28, 1878 Unknown man Found in Bay, foot of Dupont street.  Description: About fifty years of age, five feet five and one-half inches in hight, stout build, sandy hair, gray eyes, full face, a few days' growth of mustache, light hair, [underend?] of left eye slightly discolored.  Wore calico checked shirt, blue woolen undershirt, lght gray pants, light felt hat and buckled gaiters.  Effects:  Small black-handled knife, single blade, brass key, white-handled knife, all blades broken, horse-shoe nail, five cents.
Dec. 13, 1878 Unknown man Found among the rocks near Fort Point.  Description: About forty-five years of age, weight about one hundred and ninety pouns, five feet five and one half inches in hight, black hair, beard and mustache, swarthy complexion.  Wore heavy leather boots, a toe piece on left one, gray ribbed woolen socks, and a piece of blue flannel drawers on right leg.
Dec. 13, 1878 Unknown Chinese child Found in a hand bag, floating in the Bay, near Mission street wharf.  A few days old.
Dec. 18, 1878 Unknown man Found floating in the Bay, off Pacific Mall wharf.  Description:  Five feet ten inches in hight, stout build, features entirely gone, skull bare.  Wore a black double breasted beaver sack coat, black velvet vest, dark checked pants, gray woolen undershirt, gray and blue striped overshirt, red figured calico shirt and brogans.
Jan. 17, 1879 Unknown man Found in the surf, near the Presidio wharf.  Description:  Five feet nine inches in hight, skull bare, a tuft of dark brown hair on scalp, stout build.  An imitation of a bush tattooed on left forearm and an imitation of the crucifixion tattooed on right forearm, both in India ink.  Wore white flannel undershirt, black, white and red striped woolen over-shirt, blue denim blouse, white cotton drawers, a patch of checked cloth on either leg, extending above and below the knee, about twenty-one inches in lengh by six inches in width.  Blue diagonal pants, double-soled, heavy Oxford ties.  A leather belt about the waist, with a knife-scabbard attached.
Feb 4, 1879 Unknown man Found in the Bay, between Broadway and Pacific street wharves.  Description:  About sixty years of age, five feet eight and one-half inches in hight, stout build, full gray beard, light brown hair mixed with gray, all but one tooth missing in upper jaw, some teeth missing from lower.  Wore black and brown striped cassimere sack-coat, black diagonal double-breasted vest, narrow striped calico bosom shirt, butternut overalls, white (with narrow black stripe), necktie, heavy brogans, leather belt about waist.  Effects, ten cents.
Mar 22, 1879 Unknown female child Found on the ground, inside of the gate of the residence No. 1017 Bush street.  About twenty-four hours old.
April 20, 1879 Unknown man Found in Bay, near entrance to Dry Dock Hunter's Point.  Description:  About five feet eleven inches in hight, medium build, black hair on crown of head, features unrecognizable.  Wore brown flannel over-shirt and blue overalls.  A leather belt, sheath and sheath-knife were about his waist.  Effects, fifty cents.
June 13, 1879 Unknown female child Found in a water closet at No. 1304 Polk street.  Aged about one day.
June 15, 1879 Unknown female child (Chinese) Found floating in the Bay under the Pacific Mall wharf, in an enameled bag, fully clothed.  About one month old.
Sept. [3?], 1878 W.H. STEELE(?) Died in the City Receiving Hospital.  Registered at the What Cheer House, September 4, 1878, as W.H. STEELE, of Dixon, California.  A portemonnaie found upon the body has the name of W.H. STEELE marked upon it, a memorandum book found upon the body has same name written in it.  Description:  About sixty years of age, five feet seven inches in hight, light eyes, light brown hair, slightly gray, sandy mustache and chin whiskers slightly gray, medium build.  Wore snuff-colored cassimere sack-coat, (?) gray cassimere vest, gray cassimere pants, black [?] hat, bosom shirt, cotton flannel underwear, and boots.  Effects:  Ten cents, pocket-knife, spectacles and two valises containing clothing and blankets.
Nov. 15, 1878 AH FUN(?) Died in the City Receiving Hospital.  Description:  About forty-five years of age, five feet two inches in hight, medium build.  Wore two pair dark blue overalls, white cloth Chinese undershirt, two light blue cotton Chinese coats, one dark blue cloth (felt-lined) Chinese coat, black felt hat, Chinese shoes.  A polltax receipt issued in Marin County, California, May 18, 1879, in name of AH FUN, was found upon the body.
May 20, 1879 Jacob LEHMANN(?) Found floating in the Bay, near Brown's wharf, foot of Mason streeet.  From papers found on the body, deceased was supposed to be Jacob LEHMANN, a native of Prussia, aged about thirty-five years.  Effects:  Four one cent nickels, a warranty [d..?] from John A. WALTZ and wife to Jacob LEHMANN, all of Jackson City and County, Michigan, dated August 6, 1873, for a certain piece of land in said city and county, and papers.
TABLE NO. 8
SCHEDULE
PROPERTY FOUND WITH OR UPON THE BODIES OF DECEASED PERSONS BY THE CORONER, AND THE DISPOSITION OF THE SAME, DURING THE YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 1878, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1879.
DATE
DECEASED
DESCRIPTION AND DISPOSITION
July 6, 1878 TUNG QUONG Two coats retained in evidence.
July 8, 1878 Peter McMANUS Seventy-five dollars (gold coin), five shares Ophir Silver Mining Company's stock, certificate No. 17,390, ten shares Best & Belcher Mining Company's stock, certificate No. 15,103, ten shares of Consolidated Imperial Mining Company's stock, certificate No. 14,340.  July 15, 1878:  Delivered to Wm. DOOLAN, Public Administrator.
July 9, 1878 Richard WILLIAMS Thirty-five cents.  September 21st:  Delivered to Treasurer HUBERT.
July 11, 1878 John H. RUBY Ten cents, jack-knife, "Dictator" revolver No., 2,397.  July 12, 1878:  Delivered revolver to Robert STEIN, its owner;  balance delivered to Chas. B. MORGAN, son-in-law of deceased.
July 13, 1878 YEE AH PING Ninety cents and police whistle.  September 21st:  Delivered to Treasurer HUBERT.
July 16, 1878 Hanorah LYNCH Black skirt and overskirt, black and brown striped skirt.  September 19, 1878:  Delivered to Officer HARTY at Fourth District Court, upon trial of the case of the People vs. Timothy LYNCH.
July 17, 1878 George W. OAKES Seven dollars and twenty-five cents (silver coin), certificate of deposit in the Nevada Bank No. 9,873, dated July 15, 1878, in name of Wm. OAKES, for $650, U.S. gold coin, silver sleeve button, pearl sleeve button, pocket-knife, a deed for one half acre of land in Domingo Peralta Reservation, Alameda County, in name of George W. OAKES, tin box containing letters and papers, trunk and valise, containing clothing and personal effects, two apothecary's scales.  July 19, 1878:  Delivered to William DOOLAN, Administrator.
July 24, 1878 John HEIDEMANN Four dollars and fifteen cents, (silver coin), silver watch No. 22,948, with chain attached, one shotgun.  July 27, 1878:  Delivered to Henry J. HEIDEMAN [sic.], brother of deceased.
July 30, 1878 CHOW CHEUNG Twenty cents and bunch of keys.  July 31, 1878:  Delivered to LAM CHUNG, Inspector KONG CHOW Company.
Aug. 1, 1878 Henry DROGE Seventy dollars (gold coin), Pacific "Bull Dog" revolver, collar button and stud.  August 16, 1878:  Delivered to Wm. DOOLAN, Public Administrator.
Aug. 1, 1878 Ellen DROGE Thirty cents, plain gold ring, initials "L E H", plain gold ring, initials "H C D", one ring with stone inserted, black ring, pair ear-rings and black breast-pin.  September 4, 1878:  Delivered to Diedrich BRUNS, guardian of the children of deceased.
Aug. 4, 1878 Wm. J. WILSON Twenty-five cents, pocket knife and two Fireman's shirts.  August 7, delivered to Wm. CULLEN, property clerk, two fireman's shirts.  Sept. 11, 1878:  Delivered the balance to Alice WILSON, wife of deceased.
Aug. 18, 1878 John SEEMANN Plain gold ring with initials "K R".  August 18, 1878:  Delivered to Katie SEEMANN, wife of deceased.
Aug. 20, 1878 P.J. BOARDMANN Gold watch No. 266,055, National Watch Co. maker, gold chain attached;  three I.O.O.F. shirt studs, chest of clothing, pass key, chest key, one quadrant, X.L. No 4 revolver, letters and papers.  Sept. 2, 1878:  Delivered to Wm. DOOLAN, Public Administrator.
Aug. 25, 1878 Edward K. BARNUM One dollar (coin), three studs, pair sleeve buttons, pocket knife, "Whitneyville Armory" revolver, gold ring and collar button.  Oct. 15, 1878:  Delivered to Wm. DOOLAN, Public Administrator.
Aug. 25, 1878 T.H.A. McCARTHY Pair sleeve buttons, collar button, suit of clothes, hat and pair boots.  August 29, 1878:  Delivered to Mary McCARTHY, mother of deceased.
Aug. 27, 1878 A.H. MANSON "W.L. No. 4 N.Y." revolver, silver watch M.J. Tobias, maker, pair sleeve buttons, one key, cork screw, pocket knife, memorandum book, ten cents (currency), two studs and papers.  September 25, 1878:  Delivered to John S. GRAY, upon written order from L.B. MANSON, widow of deceased.
Aug. 30, 1878 T.H.A. McCARTHY Seventy-five cents, pocket knife, comb, cigar holder and two shells.  September 1, 1878:  Delivered to Lizzie McCARTHY, sister of deceased.
Aug. 31, 1878 George B. LAUGHTON Trunk containing personal effects, seventy-five cents currency, deeds for lot in San Francisco county, letters and papers.  September 5, 1878:  Delivered to Wm. DOOLAN, Public Administrator.
Aug. 31, 1878 A.G.M. BOWEN Seven dollars and fifty cents (gold coin), $2.85 (silver coin), silver watch No. 42,789, J. Peeret, Locke, maker;  lead pencil;  pen holder, police whistle, two sleeve buttons with initials "B", gold ring, pen knife, watch key, pair steel spectacles, two pair gold spectacles, one diamond scarf pin, memorandum book, gold tooth pick, last will and testament, fire insurance policy abstract of title to Loma Alta Vineyard, Sonoma county, private papers and letters, trunk containing clothing and personal effect, valise containing clothing, bundle of personal effects, two trunk and one valise key, package of letters, receipts from Sonoma Valley Bank and notice of sale, (in all ten papers) in regards to settlement with said bank.  September 2, 1878:  Delivered to John D. BOWEN, cousin of deceased, as authorized by telegraphic order from Ezra BOWEN of Philadelphia, brother of deceased.
Sept. 1, 1878 Frank HEIGEL Three dollars and sixty cents (silver coin), silver watch No. 33,307 with chain attached, door key and watch key.  September 24, 1878:  Delivered to Jacob KISTER, cousin of deceased.
Sept. 5, 1878 W.H. STEELE(?) Ten cents, pocket knife, spectacles, and two valises containing clothing and blankets.  November 20, 1878:  Delivered money, valises and contents to Treasurer HUBERT.
Sept. 14, 1878 H.L. RUSSELL Twenty-five cents, three car tickets, pair sleeve-buttons, pair coral earrings, coral breast pin, imitation cameo breat-pin and ear-drop, locket and chain, neck chain and charm, black necklace and cross, clock, satchel, three memorandum books, pawn ticket No. 1,064, comb, chemise stud, two portemonnaies and trunk containing personal effects.  September 21, 1878:  Delivered to Treasurer HUBERT.
Sept. 15, 1878 James H. LEROY Masonic pin, writing desk, and trunk containing clothing and manuscripts, September 19, 1878:  Delivered to Marie D. LE ROY [sic.], wife of deceased.
Sept. 17, 1878 Gustave MAHE Pocket-book and papers, bank book No. 59,015 French Bank, in name of D. ZAMARONI, showing credit of $40; three hundred and twenty dollars (gold coin), $3.05 (silver coin), gold watch No. 81,721, gold chain, charm, gold ring, gold lead pencil, gold seal-ring, two gold sleeve-buttons, gold collar button, door-key, pass-key, jack-knive, pair eye-glasses, pair spectacles, police-whistle and match-box combined, one pistol.  October 21, 1878:  Delivered to Elizabeth MAHE, executrix of the estate.
Sept. 18, 1878 H.C. LUDENMANN Trunk containing clothing, photographs, memorandum book, one key, two watch chains, pocket-knife, two studs, three collar-buttons and one sleeve-button.  September 21, 1878:  Delivered to Treasurer HUBERT.
Sept. 22, 1878 David WILLIAMS Fifty cents, memorandum book, letters, papers, jack-knive, four keys.  November 20, 1878:  Delivered to Treasurer HUBERT.
Sept. 26, 1878 Julien A. KEEFE Ten dollars (gold coin), fifty cents (silver coin), silver purse (broken), bank book Hibernia Savings Bank, No. 15,572 in name of Mary MARTIN, balanced, no credit.  September 28, 1878:  Delivered to Catherine KEEFE, wife of deceased.
Sept. 30, 1878 Levy J. RUMSEY Fifteen cents, key and hammer.  September 30, 1878:  Delivered to Sarah RUMSEY, wife of deceased.
Sept. 30, 1878 Daniel F. MERKLE Collar button, two studs, two abalone sleeve-buttons, three keys, two sleeve-buttons, one stud, one ring, twenty-nine copper coins and seven silver coins, pocket knive and four cartridges.  October 30, 1878:  Delivered to Christian MERKLE, father of deceased, excepting knife and cartridges retained as evidence.
Oct. 1, 1878 James H. MONTGOMERY Forty dollars (gold coin), $20 (silver coin), six cents, five studs, three sleeve-buttons, gold ring, two silver rings, pen-holder, pencil, revolver, memorandum book, photos and papers, valise containing clothing, etc., three keys.  November 1, 1878:  Forty dollars delivered to Lockhart & Porter to defray funeral expenses, as authorized by Resolution No. 12, 919 Board of Supervisors.  November 20, 1878:  Balance delivered to Treasurer HUBERT.
Oct. 11, 1878 Unknown man Fifteen cents.  November 20, 1878:  Delivered to Treasurer HUBERT.
Oct. 11, 1878 Daniel E. BENTZEN Eleven dollars and seventy cents (silver coin).  October 12, 1878:  Delivered to H. BENTZEN, son of deceased.
Oct. 11, 1878 Albert ANDREWS Thirty-five cents, pocket-knife, four keys, four meal tickets, police-whistle, memorandum book and papers.  October 18, 1878:  Delivered keys to A.P. STANYAN, Superintendent Golden Gate Cemetery.  November 20, 1878:  Delivered balance to Treasurer HUBERT.
Oct. 13, 1878 John B. MERL alias John MERRILL Twenty-three dollars and twenty-five cents (coin), certificate of deposit Donohoe, Kelly & Co.,'s Bank for $2,516.40 (gold coin), receipt for $500 (currency) endorsed on back as property of Josephine YOUNG, doorkey, two trunk keys, letters and papers, $35 gold coin, trunk and bag containing persoanl effects.  October 15, 1878:  Delivered to Wm. DOOLAN, Public Administrator.
Oct. 16, 1878 Julius KNOPF Six chamber French revolver.  October 17, 1878:  Delivered to Camille RICHERT, its owner.  "Defiance" revolver.  October 17, 1878:  Delivered to Camille KNOPF, brother of deceased.
Oct. 18, 1878 Guiseppe CARAFFINI A sealed letter containing $80 (currency) addressed to Cesare ZEIRO, San Francisco, $75 (gold coin), $15 (silver coin), X.L. No. 4 revolver, trunk containing clothing and personal effects, letters.  November 1, 1878:  Forty dollars (gold coin) delivered to Lockhart & Porter, to defray funeral expenses, as authorized by Resolution No. 12,919, Board of Supervisors.  October 18th:  Sealed letter delivered to Cesare ZEIRO, the person to whom it was addressed.  January 10, 1879:  Balance delivered to Cesare ZEIRO, upon written order from Alberto CARAFFINI, brother of deceased.
Oct. 18, 1878 Giovanni SBARBARO Trunk containing clothing and personal effects, single barreled pistol, knife, ladies' neck chain with charms, piece of watch chain, one brooch, two sleeve-buttons, Japanese coin, keystone, cigar-holder, blue eye-glasses and papers.  October 22, 1878:  Delivered to William DOOLAN, Public Administrator.
Oct. 26, 1878 John DEUB[I?]NE Watch, $7.45 (coin), saddler's horse, eleven leather halters, watch chain, pocket-knife and papers.  November 20, 1878:  Delivered to Treasurer HUBERT.
Oct. 31, 1878 Frank H. ROSCOE Fifty dollars (currency), thirty-eight dollars sixty cents (coin) "Bull Dozer" revolver, "Red Jacket" revolver, trunk containing clothing and personal effects, watch chain, Masonic pin, papers, Receipt for $105 (currency) and $20 (gold), money received by Joseph SLOAN from F.H. ROSCOE, for safe keeping.  November 25, 1878:  Delivered to William DOOLAN, Public Administrator.
Nov. 2, 1878 Wm. H. RULOFSON, Sr. Four dollars (coin), two dollars (currency), gold watch and chain, gold ring, plain gold ring, two hundred shares mining stock, two car tickets, pair eye-glasses, pass key, wallet and papers.  November 8, 1878:  Delivered to P.L. BENJAMIN, upon written order from Mrs. W.H. RULOFSON, wife of deceased.
Nov. 3, 1878 Hugh CLOSE Two dollars and twenty-five cents (coin), 10 cents (currency), police star, two pocket-knives, steel ring with six keys and police whistle attached, pocket rule, two brass keys and pair eye-glasses.  November 7, 1878:  Delivered to Harriet BROWN, guardian for the CLOSE minors.
Nov. 4, 1878 William BELL Twenty cents and pocket-knife.  November 4, 1878:  Delivered to Thomas J. BELL, brother of deceased.
Nov. 5, 1878 Jas. H. MONTGOMERY Forty dollars (gold coin), received from Cosmo [...?]COVICH, balance due deceased.  Nobemver 20, 1878:  Delivered to Treasurer HUBERT.
Nov. 6, 1878 Moses KULLMAN Two dollars and eighty-five cents (coin), foreign silver coin, gold watch and chain, three diamond [...?], diamond ring, quartz sleeve buttons, one [...?], one bone collar button, four keys, pocket-knife, last  will and testament with codicil, five sealed letter, "bull-dog" revolver, portemonnaie, pocket watch, deed for property in Stockton, California, letters, photos and papers.  November 6, 1878:  Sealed letters delivered to whom they were addressed.  Balance delivered to H. KULLMAN, brother of deceased and one of the executors named in will.
Nov. 7, 1878 Ann M. BARRY One dollar and fifteen cents (coin), two door-keys, one book.  November 10, 1878:  Delivered to R[...?] BARRY, husband of deceased.
Nov. 12, 1878 Alfred PRESTNEY Twenty dollars and thrity cents (coin), silver watch, buggy blanket, photographs, letters and [...?] trunk containing clothing and personal effects.  January 10, 1879:  Coin delivered to Lockhart & Porter to defray funeral expenses, as authorized by Resoloution No. 13,307, Board of Supervisors.  January 24, 1879:  Balance delivered to Su....?] DeLANCEY, administratrix of the estate.
Nov. 18, 1878 AH YUNG Twenty-one dollars and seventy cents (coin).  February 10, 1879L  Delivered to Lockhart & Porter to defray funeral expenses, as authorized by Resolution No. 13,307, Board of Supervisors.
Nov. 18, 1878 LEUN CHUNG SING Sixty-five cents.  November 20, 1878:  Delivered to {l...?] AH YOU, father of deceased.
Nov. 22, 1878 Chas. H. FRENCH Eighteen dollars and seventy-five cents (coin), gold watch, pipe, pocket-knife, five keys, pocket-book and papers and gold ring.  November 23, 1878:  Delivered to Susie A. FRENCH, sister of deceased.
Nov. 22?, 1878 Christina S. SMITH Five cents, French silver coin, three gold rings, ear-rings, locket, key and purse.  December [?], 1878:  Delivered to Lizzie SCHIEDELER, sister of the deceased.
Nov. 23, 1878 Giovanni MIRASOLE Forty cents, key, satchel containing personal effects and papers.  November 30, 1878:  Delivered to Cora V. MIRASOLE, for children of deceased.
Nov. 26, 1878 Johanna MURPHY Gold ring.  November 29, 1878:  Delivered to Michael MURPHY, husband of deceased.
Nov. 29, 1878 Wilhelm TAURECK Seventy-two dollars and ninety cents (coin), pocket-knife, chest containing clothing.  February 10, 1879:  Forty dollars (coin), delivered to Lockhart & Porter to defray funeral expenses, as authorized by Resolution No. 123,307, Board of Supervisors.  February 28th:  Balance delivered to Treasurer HUBERT.
Nov. 30, 1878 John E. EVANS One hundred and ninety-one dollars and fifty-five cents (coin), pocket-knife, pocket compass, eye-glasses, key, papers and letters.  Three hundred shares mining stocks.  December 2, 1878:  Delivered o William DOOLAN, Public Administrator.
Dec. 1, 1878 James RUSH Forty-two dollars and thirty-one cents (coin), silver watch, six teaspoons, two gold rings, two sleeve buttons, tobacco box, fire insurance policy for $2,000, deed for part of fity vara No. 897, San Francisco, ring containing six keys, safe key, desk key, two keys, key and tag, letters, papers, key to, and saloon No. 1 Morton street, and contents.  December 3, 1878:  Saloon keys delivered to Patrick RUSH, brother of deceased.  December 17th:  Balance delivered to Patrick RUSH, Special Administrator.
Dec. 5, 1878 George GORDENER Fifteen cents.  Smith & Wesson revolver.  January 9, 1879:  Delivered to Treasurer HUBERT.
Dec. 8, 1878 E.A. BLACKBURN Three shirt studs, collar button, chain with two keys attached, tooth-brush, pair gloves, linen collar, purse containing letters and papers, lead pencil.  December 10, 1878:  Delivered to J.B. CHRISTIE, M.D., cousin of deceased.
Dec. 12, 1878 Joseph HUSSEY Ten shares mining stock, letters and papers.  January 9, 1879:  Delivered to Treasurer HUBERT.
Dec. 13, 1878 Robert SHALLAD Thirty cents, one shirt stud, three collar buttons, pair sleeve buttons and jack-knife.  January 9, 1879:  Delivered to Treasurer HUBERT.
Dec. 14, 1878 Benj. EHRMAN Three dollars and five cents (coin), pocket-knife, match safe, gold ring, collar button, watch key, steel ring with five keys and police whistle attached, four memorandum books, one bill book and bills.  December 17, 1878:  Delivered to S. EHRMAN, brother of deceased.
Dec. 16, 1878 Homer HORTON Twenty-five cents, twenty shares water stock, two seventy-five-foot tape lines, one rule, pair spectacles, two memorandum books, two shirt studs, collar button, letters and papers.  December 19, 1878.  Delivered to W.S. HORTON, son of deceased.
Dec. 26, 1878 Henry W. BENNET Thirty-seven dollars and five cents (coin), gold spectacles, match safe, car ticket, watch key and large door-key.  December 28, 1878:  Delivered to C. A. BENNET, son of deceased.
Dec. 27, 1878 William ATKINSON One hundred dollars (gold coin), ninety-five cents (silver coin).  January 14, 1879:  Delivered to William DOOLAN, Public Administrator.
Dec. 29, 1878 Henry GUNTHER One dollar and ten cents (silver coin).  February 28, 1879:  Delivered to Treasurer HUBERT.
Dec. 30, 1878 John H. COOVER Fifty cents, gold ring, shirt stud, two pockety-knives, pair spectacles, three keys, photographs, two valised containing clothing and personal effects.  January 9, 1879:  Delivered to Treasurer HUBERT.
Dec. 31, 1878 Thomas CROSSLEY One dollar and seventy-five cents (coin), breast-pin, door key and tag, two small keys, hand-bag, letters and papers.  March 1, 1879:  Delivered to Emma CROSSLEY, wife of deceased.
Dec. 31, 1879 Jose MACHADO Seven dollars and fifty cents (silver coin).  January [9?], 1879:  Delivered to Treasurer HUBERT.
Jan. 3, 1879 Edw. P. SNIVELY Thirteen dollars and eighty-five cents (silver coin), five dollars (currency), steel ring with nine keys attached, pocket knife, police whistle, tobacco box, Colt's revolver, one oroide watch, one nickel watch and chain, memorandum book and papers, saloon and contents, corner of Dunbar alley and Merchant street.  January 7, 1879:  Delivered to C.H. HALL, cousin of deceased.
Jan. 4, 1879 LEE YOON Twenty cents and papers.  February 28, 1879:  Delivered to Treasurer HUBERT.
Jan. 8, 1879 Joseph VOHSEN Eight dollars and forty-five cents (coin), gold watch, gold chain with locket attached and four keys, pair gold sleeve-buttons, one sleeve-button, silk watch fob with metal attachments, fruit knife, safe key, brass key, ring containing nine keys, trunk and valise containing clothing and personal effects, box of bosom shirts, violin in case, one lap robe, "Victor No. 2" revolver, letters and papers.  January 22, 1879:  Safe key, brass key and six other keys delivered to Messrs. DEGENER & Co., their owners.  May 26, 1879:  Balance delivered to Mrssrs. DEGENER & Co., upon written order from Amelia VOHSEN, mother of deceased.
Jan. 19, 1879 Carl PRESLER Nineteen dollars and seventy-five cents (silver coin), open-faced silver watch, watch chain, one brooch, pair sleeve-buttons, and Masonic badge.  January 14, 1879:  Delivered to Martha PRESLER, wife of deceased.
Jan. 11, 1879 Walter IRVINE Thirty cents, three bone collar buttons, two shirt studs, pass key, letters and papers.  Febrauary 28, 1879:  Delivered to Treasurer HUBERT.
Jan. 12, 1879 S.M. OETTINGER Seven dollars and twenty-five cents (silver coin), plain ring, one hundred shares Empire Consolidated Gold and Silver Mill and Mining Company (Humboldt County, Nevada), certificate No. 152:  one hundred shares Silver Central Consolidated Mining Company (Devil's Gate District, Nevada), certificate No. 5649: one hundred Shares South Ophir Mining Company (Gold Hill, Nevada), certificate No. 412: pawn ticket No. 757: certificate No. 5061, International Banking Company, New York city; trunk containing books and clothing; letters and papers.  March 25, 1879:  Delivered to N. SCHEELINE, upon written order from Joseph OETTINGER, brother of deceased.
Jan. 13, 1879 August GOSLAR Two dollars and forty-five cents ( coin), and bag containing personal effects.  January 21, 1879:  Delivered to William DOOLAN, Public Administrator.
Jan. 14, 1879 James CALDWELL Ten cents.  January 16, 1879:  Delivered to John WILLIS, brother-in-law of deceased.
Jan. 21, 1879 Thomas CALLAHAN Seventy-three dollars and thirty cents (coin), bank book No. 17,688, Hibernia Savings and Loan Society, showing a credit of $408.55;  second of exchange for $50 gold coin (No., 19,526) on Eugene KELLY & Co., New York;  letters;  trunk containing clothing and personal effects;  one hundred shares (nine certificates) Exchequer Mining Company;  three hundred shares (six certificates), Chapman Mill and Mining Company (Ely District).  January 21, 1879:  Delivered to William DOOLAN, Public Administrator.
Feb. 2, 1879 James LOWE Silver watch (open face), with ghold chain attached, two hair chains, two gold sleeve buttons, ten collar buttons, one gold collar button, two pair sleeve-buttons, one penknife, two neck handkerchief pins, pencil, five keys, two memorandum books, letters and papers, two trunks, two valises and three hand-bags, containing clothing and persoanl effects.  February 6, 1879:  Delivered to Wm. L. BOOKER, British Consul, for relatives of the deceased.
Feb. 4, 1879 Charles SHIMMINS Purse containing $6.90 (silver coin) and five car tickets, gold watch and chain, $20 silver coin, bank book No. 8,490, San Francisco Savings Union, showing credit of $1,983.11, letters and papers; sealed letter indorsed, "will of C. SHIMMINS and list of property," two hundred shares North Carson Silver Mining Company, Nevada;  one hundred hares Shasta Consolidated Mining Company, California, two shares Mutual Real Estate Company, San Francisco;  sundry letters, papers, agreements, deeds, notes;  Home Mutual Fire Insurance policy; sealed letter indorsed, "Mrs. Maria L. SHIMMINS," two memorandum books, gold ring, pair sleeve-buttons, two studs, two bone collar buttons, photograph album, opera glass, watch case and chain, carpet-hbag containing clothing, books and persoanl effects: one lap robe, map San Pablo rancho, ring containing 5 keys, one tin box, sealed envelope indorsed J.H. BUTLER's will.  February 4:  Sealed envelope indorsed "Will of SHIMMINS," and list of property, delivered to Lowell J. HARDY, Jr., and Henry INWOOD, executors named therein.  February 4, 1879:  Sealved envlelope indorsed Mrs. Maria L. SHIMMINS, delivered to said Maria L. SHIMMINS.  March 3, 1879:  Balance delivered to Lowell J. HARDY, Jr., Executor of the Estate.
Feb. 4, 1879 Unknown Man Ten cents.  February 28, 1879:  Delivered to Treasurer HUBERT.
Feb. 13, 1879 Reiner DAHLEN Watch, ninety-five cents, thirty shares Daney Gold and Silver Mining Co., twenty-five shares Omega Silver Mining Co., forty-five shares Salt Point Silver Mining Co., one stud, deed for twenty feet in the SCHAFLER lead and compagnie, and twenty feet in the Westphalia lead, both in White Pine Mining District, Nevada;  photograph album, letters and papers.  May 26, 1879:  Delivered to Bruno BENNERSCHEIDT, upon written order from Anna KOCH and Cath. DETHENE, sisters of deceased.
Feb. 15, 1879 Frank PIEPERLING Silver watch, gold watch-chain, seven cents, watch-key, door-key and "Defender" revolver.  February 17, 1879:  Delivered to Joseph PIEPERLING, brother of deceased.
Feb. 18, 1879 Chas. A. KENNEDY Four dollars and thrity-five cents (coin), plain gold ring, silver watch with gold link chain attached, two bone sleeve-buttons, two gold shirt-studs, pocket-knife, pass-key, rule, steel ring, five keys attached, two memorandum book and papers, self-cocking revolver.  February 28, 1879:  Delivered to L.O. CARSON, stepfather, for the mother of deceased.
Feb. 19, 1879 Oscar FLEISCHMAN Sharp's revolver, valise containing clothing and personal effects.  February 28, 1879:  Delivered to Treasurer HUBERT.
Feb. 20, 1879 Samuel F. ROSS Gold watch, one dollar and ten cents (coin), memorandum book and papers, pipe, pocket-knife, spectacles, rule and key.  February 20, 1879:  Delivered to Wm. H. ROSS, son of deceased.
Mar. 2, 1879 Michael McBRIDE Ten cents and papers.  April 5, 1879:  Delivered to Treasurer HUBERT.
Mar. 3, 1879 Joseph KOUNTZ Five cents and Bulldog revolver.  March 6, 1879:  Revolver delivered to Fred. FELSING, its owner.  April 5:  Five cents delivered to Treasurer HUBERT.
Mar. 3, 1879 William B. PERRY Two dollars and seventy cents (coin), X.L. No. 5 revolver, pair Masonic sleeve-buttons, three Masonic shirt studs, pair sleeve-buttons, , three bone and one metal collar buttons, pocket-knife, memorandum book, satchel containing clothing and personal effects.  march 4, 1879:  Delivered to P.G. PERRY, brother of deceased.
Mar. 3, 1879 "Jack" Seal ring.  April 5, 1879:  Delivered to Treasurer HUBERT.
Mar. 3, 1879 W.J. HESTHAL Gold ring, two studs, two sleeve-buttons, two door keys.  March 4, 1879:  Delivered to Aug. HESTHAL, son of deceased.
Mar. 4, 1879 Wm. H. WILLIAMS Six dollars and eighty-five cents (silver coin), shirt-stud, two collar buttons, silk handkerchief, pocket-book containing letters.  March 6, 1879:  Delivered to Mercy C. WILLIAMS, Guardian of Wm. M. and Alice W. WILLIAMS, minors, children of deceased.
Mar. 6, 1879 Wm. J. HESTHAL Twelve dollars and sixty-five cents (silver coin), less $1.10 paid expressman by the police, for converying deceased to the City Receiving Hospital, three car tickets, silver watch, gold chain, cigar-holder, ring containing four keys, pen-knife, portemonnaie, two plugs tobacco, memorandum book and papers.  March 7, 1879:  Delivered to Aug. HESTHAL, son of deceased.
Mar. 12, 1879 John FRANCIS One dolalr and eighty-five cents (silver coin). April 5, 1879:  Delivered to Treasurer HUBERT.
Mar. 12, 1879 John H. HORNE Ten dollars (silver coin).  May 6, 1879:  Delivered to Lockhart & Porter to defay funeral expenses, as authorized by Resolution No., 13,556, Board of Supervisors.
Mar. 17, 1879 Auguste JEANNIN X.L. No. 4 revolver, three photographs and bundle of papers.  March 19, 1879:  Delivered to E. JEANNIN, son of deceased.
Mar. 21, 1879 John SMITH One fancy ring.  April 5, 1879:  Delivered to Treasurer HUBERT.
Mar. 22, 1879 Unknown female child Piece of white skirt, checked bosom shirt.  Retained as evidence.
Mar. 22, 1879 James BARMORE Twenty-five dollars and fifty cents ( coin), watch, Ros[kept?] patent, steel chain, one hundred shares Old Channel Gravel Mining Co., note for $50 dated Aug. 17, 1878, made by W.F. STEVENS and payable to Jas. BARMORE, spectacles, eye-glasses, jack-knife, valise and satchel containing clothing and persoanal effects, letters and papers, British Bull-dog revolver, March 22, 1879:  Delivered to John CURREY, uncle of deceased.
Mar. 24, 1879 J.C.H. KRANZLINE alias Henry MULLER "Sharps" revolver No. 10,953, memorandum book, pocket-book, pocket-knife and meerschaum pipe, letters and papers.  May 12, 1879:  Delivered to Treasurer HUBERT.
Mar. 27, 1879 Robert D. FERGUSON Check No. 945, dated Belmont, Nevada, March 17, 1879, drawn by S. TALLMAN & Co., upon the Bank of California, San Francisco, for $300, and payable to R.D. FERGUSON, $97.25 (coin), silver specimen, carpet-bag containing one coat and personal effects, silver watch No. 7,345, watch chain, pocket-book containing eight cents, ring with four keys and charm, pocket-knife, match safe, overcoat, two coats, cane, quilt blanket, memorandum book and letters.  April 18, 1879:  Delivered to E.C. FERGUSON, administrator of the estate.
Mar. 28, 1879 Daniel McINTYRE One plain ring, marked "18K."  April 5, 1879:  Delivered to Treasurer HUBERT.
Mar. 31, 1879 Chester H. HULL Gold ring with stone setting, two sleeve-buttons, collar button and pocket-book.  March 31, 1879:  Delivered to J.J. RYAN, brother-in-law of deceased.
April 1, 1879 CHEE AH KOW Fifty dollars (gold coin), and jack-knife.  May 6, 1879:  Delivered $40 to Lockhart & Porter, to defray funeral expenses, as authorized by Resolution No., 13,556, Board of Supervisors.  May 12:  Balance delivered to Treasurer Hubert.
April 1, 1879 A. FIELD Pocket knife.  May 12, 1879:  Delivered to Treasurer HUBERT.
April 7, 1879 Peter A. LARSON Letters and papers.  May 12, 1879:  Delivered to Treasurer HUBERT.
April 7, 1879 William PRELLA Ten cents.  May 12, 1879:  Delivered to Treasurer HUBERT.
April 9, 1879 Henry O'NEILL Ten dollar (gold coin), $5 (silver coin).  May 6, 1879:  Delivered to Lockhart & Porter to defray funeral expenses, as authorized by Resolution No. 12, 556, Board of Supervisors.
April 10, 1879 Israel RICHARDS, Sr. Bag containing $10 (silver coin), purse containing 50 cents, one book containinng bills and papers, one memorandum book, steel ring with nine keys attached, streel ring, six keys attached, jack-knife and pair eye-glasses.  April 11, 1879:  Delivered to B. DAVIS, son-in-law of deceased, for P. RICHARDS, wife of deceased.
April 10, 1879 Jorgen JOHNSON Allen & Co.'s pistol, papers and memorandum books.  May 12, 1879:  Delivered to Treasurer HUBERT.
April 13, 1879 Thomas CROSSLEY "Grizzly" revolver; silver watch and watch chain.  April 14:  Delivered to Emma CROSSLEY, wife of deceased.
April 13, 1879 Josiah BACON Eighty-three dollars and fifty cents (gold coin), seventy-three dollars and twenty-five cents (silver coin), one cent and three cent nickels, wallet containing six dollars (currency), pocket-book containinng thirty-four dollars (currency), gold watch and chain, with a Knight's Templar (IMasonic) badge attached, gold pen and pencil, one badge with blue ribbon attached, gold badge.  Masonic pin, scarf-pin, five gold collar-buttons, cameo ring, three cameo shirt-studs, three moss agate studs, three imitation diamond studs, two Maltese Cross studs, two pair cuff buttons, seal locket, two studs, two scarf-rings, steel ring, silver knife, pocket-knife, steel ring with four keys attached, steel corkscrew, pocket compass, ring with two keys attached, five memorandum books, two pocket-books, letters and papers, one valise and handbag containing clothing and personal effects.  Baldwin Hotel check No. 23 and safe check No. 16.  These checks were surrendered April 14, and $459 (gold coin) was received on check No. 16, and one silk umbrella on check No. 23.  April 17, 1879:  Delivered to J.S. BACON, Special Administrator of Estate.  One Canton flannel undershirt and one white bosom shirt, retained in evidence.
April 14, 1879 Benjamin BROWN Scarf-pin, pair sleeve-buttons, ring, two studs, pocket-knife, door-key with tag No. 71 attached, pawn ticket No. 895, letters.  April 14, 1879:  Door-key and tag delivered to clerk of the Coso House.  No. 411 Sansome street.  April 15, 1879:  Balance delivered to Henry BROWN, cousin of deceased.
April 16, 1879 William JOHNSON Valise containing personal effect, photo-album.  May 12, 1879:  Delivered to Treasurer HUBERT.
April 17, 1879 Thomas NOLAN Sixty cents.  May 12, 1879:  Delivered to Treasurer HUBERT.
April 18, 1879 Jacob SOMMER Thrity-five dollars and seventy-five cents (coin), small key, car ticket, spectacles, pocket-knife, silver ring, receipt dated San  Francisco, December 31, 1879, to J. SOMERS, for $125, "Colt's Navy" revolver, last Will and Testament of Jacob SOMMER, note dated August 23, 1878, for $800;  certificate of deposit dated September 4, 1878, for $627, note dated February 1, 1878, for $1,500, knife.  April 19, 1879:  Last Will and Testament delivered to J.C. BAUER, the Executor named in the will. Balance held, pending tthe issue of letters to Executor.
April 20, 1879 Unknown man Fifty cents.  May 12, 1879:  Delivered to Treasurer HUBERT.
April 21, 1879 Herman POHL "Ballard" derringer, pair spectacles.  May 12, 1879:  Delivered to Treasurer HUBERT.
April 21, 1879 Catherine O'ROURKE Fifty cents.  June 10, 1879:  Delivered to Treasurer HUBERT.
April 22, 1879 AH SEE Plain ring and one earring.  Received from Officer AVAN, one knife, as evidence in case.  June 21, 1879:  Ring and earring delivered to LUM SING, husband of deceased.  Knife retained as evidence in the case.
April 23, 1879 W.H. MANSFIELD Masonic pin, tin box containing memorandum book, letters and papers, trunk containing clothing and personal effects, empty satchel, ring with nine keys attached, napkin ring, two sleever buttons and one shirt-stud.  May 3, 1879:  Masonic pin delivered to S. S. SAMPLE, its owner.  April 28:  Balance delivered to T.N. DUNPHY, for mother of deceased.
April 24, 1879 AH SEE Received of Property Clerk CULLEN, Police Office, two brass keys, one earring, Chinese papers, two Chinese coats, one white tunic and two pair of pants, evidence in the case.  June 21, 1879:  Two keys and earring, delivered to LUM SING, huisband of deceased.  Balance retained as evidence in the case.
April 24, 1879 William LORD Two dollars and ninety cents (coin), jack-knife, pair spectacles, bank-book No. 8.794, Odd Fellows' Savings Bank, showing credit of $312.51, bank-book No. 1259, Farmers and Mechanics' Bank, showing credit of $247.68, carpet-bag containing personal effects.  May 2, 1879:  Delivered to Wm. DOOLAN, Public Administrator.
April 28, 1879 William FREY Two shirts, retained in evidence.
April 28, 1879 Thomas McFARLAND One dollar and sixty cents (coin) and papers, valise containing personal effects.  May 12, 1879:  Delivered to Treasurer HUBERT.
April 29, 1879 Christian KLOSE Seventy cents, ten car-tickets, ring, two shirt-studs, two sleeve-buttons, gold watch with gold chain and charm attached, jack-knife, letter, bundle of blankets and personal effects.  May 2, 1879;  Delivered to Mr. DOOLAN, Public Administrator.
April 30, 1879 Timothy SULLIVAN Twenty-five cents, pocket-knife, rosary and "Bulldozer No. 2" revolver.  May 122, 1879:  Delivered to Treasurer HUBERT.
April 30, 1879 Christian KLOSE Received from the Central Railroad Company, twenty dollars (silver coin), deposited with them by the deceased.  May 2, 1879:  Delivered to Wm. DOOLAN, Public Administrator.
April 30, 1879 James H. CLARK Pocket-case of instruments, two books, spectacles, key, star and ten cents, received from Prison-keeper ARMAGER, City Prison.  May 5, 1879:  Delivered to J.H. CLARKE [sic.], son of deceased.
May 3, 1879 Elias LIPSIS "Bulldozer No. 2" revolver.  June 2, 1879:  Delivered to Carrie LIPSIS, wife of deceased.
May 10, 1879 F.L. FINKENSTAEDT Fifty-five dollars and ninety cents (coin), ten dollars (gold note), twenty dollars (currency), British shilling, Bull dog revolver, letters, trunk and valise containing clothing and personal effects.  June 19, 1879:  Delivered to Wm. NORRIS, upon written order from M. FINKENSTALDT [sic.], mother of deceased.
May 11, 1879 Gaston PUPAT Bankbook No. 30,600, French Bank, showing a credit of $6.60, "acme No. 2" revolver, pair twenty-cent piece sleeve-buttons, letters, trunk and satchel containing clothing and personal effects.  June 10, 1879:  Delivered to Treasurer HUBERT.
May 12, 1879 Frances A. LAWRENCE Four dollars and thirty-five cents (silver coin), gold ring, three cuff buttons, two earrings, piece of gold chain, shawl-pin, letters and papers, twenty shares Silver West Consolidated Mining Company, two trunks containing clothing and personal effects, one hand trunk one Wheeler & Wilson sewing machine.  June 30, 1879:  Delivered to Messrs. Lockhart & Porter, upon written order from Samuel M. LAWRENCE, husband of deceased.
May 13, 1879 William GIRZIKOWSKY Plain ring, one ring with setting, one collar button, shirt stud, buckskin purse, steel ring with seven keys attached, Smith & Wesson revolver.  May 14, 1879:  Delivered to Ernest GIRZIKOWSKY, father of deceased.
May 15, 1879 Watson HENDRY Purse containing twenty dollars and ten cents (coin), gold watch, ninety cents (silver coin), five-cent nicket, silver check for five hundred dollars (bogus), scarf pin, door key and scissors.  May 20, 1879:  Delivered to Mrs. Robert HENDRY, mother of deceased.
May 27, 1879 J.R. WOMELDORFF Silver watch, jack-knife, ring with two keys, silver finger ring, pair spectacles, memorandum book, deed for lots in the city of San Diego, California.  June 9, 1879:  Delivered to W.W. WOMELDORFF, brother of deceased.
May 27, 1879 Jacob LEHMAN (?) Four one-cent nickels, a warranty deed for a certain piece of land in Jackson City and County, Michigan, and papers.  June 30, 1879:  Delivered to Treasurer HUBERT.
June 6, 1879 M. COHN Twenty-five cents, "Colt's" derringer, three sleeve buttons, watch chain, two studs, letters and papers.  June 26, 1879:  Delivered to A.E. HECHT, upon written order for Caroline COHN, wife of deceased.
June 13, 1879 John A. SCHOENER Twenty-three dollars and seventy cents (coin), five cent nickel, silver watch and chain, steel ring (five keys attached), police whistle, two jack-knives, pair spectacles and case, receipt of San Francisco Gas Light Company for $10 deposit on gas meter, two memorandum books and papers, oroide chain and charm, two trunks containing clothing and personal effects.  June 30, 1879:  All the property, excepting money, delivered to Treasurer HUBMERT.
June 14, 1879 Charles H. KIEL Papers, memorandum books, photographs and one suit of clothes.  June 30, 1879:  Delivered to Treasurer HUBERT.
June 15, 1879 Frederick RUSH Seventy dollars and thirty cents (coin), pair of sleeve-buttons and memorandum book.  On hand in office.
June 17, 1879 Ellen BOWLAN Chemise, undershirt and dark calico dress.  Retained in office as evidence.
June 18, 1879 Charles H. KEIL Three dollars (silver coin), three studs, one collar button, and "Colt's " revolver, June 18, 1879:  Revolver delivered to Ed. LIND, its owner.  June 30, 1879:  Balance delivered to Treasurer HUBERT.
June 19, 1879 John N. BENEKEN Tewenty-six dollars (coin), three studs, gold watch gold chain and locket, pair sleeve-buttons.  June 30, 1879:  Delivered to H. VOORMAN, half-brother of deceased.
June 23, 1879 Herman SCHAEFFER Thirty-five dollars (coin).  On hand in office.
June 26, 1879 John N. BENEKEN Smith and Wesson revolver No. 7,418.  On hand in office.
June 27, 1879 WONG AH SIK Three dollars and forty cents (silver coin), and pocket-knife.  On hand in office.
 
L.L. DORR, M.D.
Coroner
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