Washoe County NV Archives Obituaries.....McMeans, Dr. July 31, 1876
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Daily Nevada State Journal August 1, 1876
Dr. McMeans
His Sudden Death - Heart Disease the Cause
Dr. McMeans dropped suddenly dead in his office a little before 8 o'clock last
evening.  He was engaged in a quiet conversation with Dr. Bergman, and was
pacing the floor, holding a glass in his hand, when suddenly he clapped his hand
on his heart, exclaiming, "Oh, my God! Go and get a Doctor!" and immediately
falling to the floor, breathed his last.  Heart disease was undoubtedly the
cause of the sudden and unexpected ending of an eventful life.  The Dr. has only
been a resident of Reno a few weeks, having removed here from Virginia, the
altitude of the latter place being too high for him.  Under the gentle
influences of Reno climate he was soon much improved in health, and had often
expressed his satisfaction at the change.  His demise will cause deep regret and
sorrow to those who knew him, and especially to those old Pioneers of whom he
was the pet, having been President of the Society till a recent date.  The
remains of Dr. McMeans were last night placed in charge of undertaker Sanders,
and the body packed in ice.  Members of the Pioneer Society, and other friends
will be down from Virginia this morning, and decide as to the disposition of his
remains, and make the necessary arrangements for the funeral.

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