Contra Costa County CA Archives Obituaries.....Labaree, John November 7, 1895
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Contra Costa County Gazette, November 9, 1895 
“A Terrible Accident.  Death of Dr. John Labaree of Crockett – Victim of a Shot 
Gun.

One of the saddest fatalities it has ever fallen to our lot to record occurred 
near Danville on Thursday.  The victim was Dr. John Labaree of Crockett, late 
of Placerville.  Deceased with his wife was on a visit to his cousin John 
Labaree [Jr.] for a few days, and sought to improve the opportunity while there 
to enjoy a little hunting.  He left the residence of his cousin at about 9 
o’clock on Thursday morning, and at about 2 p.m. his body was found about half 
a mile from the house with a shot gun lying by his side and his head literally 
torn in pieces, presenting a most horrible sight to the grief stricken friends 
and relatives who viewed the ghastly remains.  Coroner Curry, to whom we are 
indebted for these facts, was at once notified and left immediately for 
Danville to take charge of the remains, which were taken to the home of his 
cousin, and an inquest held on Friday afternoon.

Deceased was 49 years of age, and leaves a widow who was with him on his fatal 
visit to Danville, and a brother in New York. He was related to one of the 
oldest and most highly esteemed families in Contra Costa, and his tragic fate 
produces a feeling of sadness wherever he was known.  He was a nephew of Dr. 
John Labaree [Sr.], one of the early settlers in San Ramon valley, who died 
some years since.  The interment will take place in Alamo cemetery today 
(Saturday.)” END

Additional Comments:
Contra Costa County Gazette (Martinez, California).  November 9, 1895 
(Saturday).


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