Napa County CA Archives Obituaries.....Hargrave, William September 21, 1890
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San Francisco Call, September 23, 1890
“Obituaries.
WILLIAM HARGRAVE. William Hargrave died at his home in Napa City on Sunday 
morning [September 21], at the ripe old age of 82 [72] years. He was a native 
of Washington County, Mo., and he came to California as early as 1844. He 
settled in the upper part of Napa Valley with Henry Fowler, and they owned a 
largo ranch together. In 1846 Mr. Hargrave was a member of the famous party 
that raised the bear flag at old Sonoma in June. At that time he was First 
Lieutenant of Captain Swift's Company in Fremont's regiment. In 1869 Mr. 
Hargrave sold out his ranch and moved to Napa City, where he lived until the 
end. During many years his health was feeble and be required the most careful 
nursing. He leaves five children.” END

Additional Comments:
San Francisco Call, September 23, 1890 (Tuesday), Page 8, Column 4.  He is 
buried at Tulocay Cemetery, Napa.

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