Douglas County NV Archives Obituaries.....Raycraft, J. A. December 21, 1913
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Reno Evening Gazette December 22, 1913
J. A. Raycraft Answers Call

Prominent Resident of Carson City Expires Suddenly After Long Illness

James A. Raycraft, one of the pioneer residents of Nevada, died suddenly at his
home yesterday morning at 10 o'clock of heart disease.  At the time of his
demise he was dressing to go to the train to meet his daughter, who was
returning from California.

Mr. Raycraft resided in Nevada for about 50 years, during all of which time he
was actively engaged in business.  Although he had been in ill health for the
last year, his sudden death was unexpected.  For a number of years the deceased
was engaged in the livery at Carson City.  He handled several important mail
contracts in that time and conducted several stage lines.

The Raycraft family was a history makes for Nevada and the deceased was one of
its most active members.  He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Madge Raycraft, a
sister of Mrs. Frank Golden of Reno.  There are seven children. Morris, Hubert,
Arthur, Joe, Kenneth, Dorothy and Marguerite.  All but one are residents of
Carson City.

Five brothers also survive.  They are Jack, Ed, Richard and Jerry of Genoa, and
Arthur of San Francisco.  There are two sisters, Mrs. Judge Virgin and Mrs.
Campbell of Genoa.

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