San Benito County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....THORP, Joseph M. February 26 1926
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Evening Free Lance
Evening Free Lance
Hollister, San Benito County, California
Friday, February 26, 1926

Joseph Thorpe Is Claimed By Death

Joseph Thorpe, a prominent rancher of the Cienega section and resident of this
county for more than forty years, passed away at his home this morning. While
details are not available it is said he died suddenly, probably the victim of a
heart attack and members of his family living in town were not even aware that
he was ill when they received the report of his death.
Thorpe was born in Missouri about seventy-four years ago, coming here while a
young man. His first wife long since preceded him to the grave and about four
years ago he married Mrs. Mary Contival, owner of the adjoining ranch.
Besides his wife, he leaves four children, Joseph Thorpe Jr., of Greenfield,
Monterey county; Richard Thorpe, of Pinnacles, San Benito county; Mrs. Thomas
Thuitt, of Salinas; and another daughter, formerly Lulu Thorpe, who resides near
Burlingame. He also leaves several stepchildren.

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Evening Free Lance
Hollister, San Benito County, California
Saturday, February 27, 1926

Thorp Burial Monday 2 P.M.

Funeral services for the late Joseph Thorp, prominent rancher of the Cienega
section, who passed away yesterday morning,
will be held on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Funeral Chapel of the
Black-Cooper Undertaking Co., Seventh street
at San Benito.
The deceased was a long and loyal member of Mound Lodge, I.O.O.F. and the
members of that organization will conduct graveside services at the I.O.O.F.
Cemetery.

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Evening Free Lance
Hollister, San Benito County, California
Saturday, February 27, 1926

The inquest held this morning by Coroner W.W. Black over the remains of Joseph
M. Thorpe, pioneer Cienega rancher, who passed away suddenly yesterday morning
brought to light the fact that Mr. Thorpe has been enjoying normal health, with
the exception of a slight indisposition recently, and his passing was wholly
unexpected by his family and friends.
Thorpe spent Thursday harrowing a field on his place, and was in excellent
spirits. Thursday night he was restless, and thought this was caused by eating
something which did not agree with him.
Yesterday morning he was preparing to go to Hollister, with Mrs. Thorpe and
other members of the family. When he went out into the yard, about 8:30 a.m.,
preparatory to entering his automobile, he suddenly fell to the ground. Mrs.
Contival and other members of the family rushed to his aid but he died within a
few minutes.
About a week ago Thorpe had visited Dr. Hull who told him that there was nothing
the matter except that he was too fat. He was a very heavy man and this is
believed to have been the principal cause of his death.
Thorpe was 74 years old. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon
from the Black-Cooper undertaking parlors, and interment will be made at the
I.O.O.F. cemetery.

Additional Comments:
The following THORPs are buried at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Hollister;

Thorp Joseph M.      1851 - 1926
Thorp, Cory C.       1887 - 1922
Thorp, Lucinda       1848 - 1919

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