Washoe County NV Archives Obituaries.....Plumb, Edwin May 28, 1912
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Reno Evening Gazette May 29, 1912
Old Resident Dead
Edwin Plumb, one of Reno’s oldest residents, died yesterday afternoon at his
home at the southern edge of the city.  Mr. Plumb was a native of England and
was aged 82 years.
His widow and a nephew, Edwin Plumb, both of this city, survive him.  He also
leaves a brother and sister in England.  Death was due to old age.
Mr. Plumb resided in Reno for over a quarter of a century.  He was for a number
of years in the employ of the Southern Pacific company.

May 30, 1912
Plumb Funeral Held on Friday
Pioneer of Reno Who Died Yesterday Will be Buried in This City Friday
The funeral of the late Edwin Plumb will take place tomorrow afternoon at 2
o’clock from the chapel of the Perkins-Gulling company.  Rev. Samuel Unsworth
will officiate.  The interment will be in Hillside cemetery.
The deceased leaves a widow, Elizabeth Plumb, and a nephew, Edwin Plumb of this
city.  A brother and sister, Joseph and Mary A. Plumb, reside in England.
He was married in England 62 years ago and, after coming to America, spent the
greater portion of his life in Reno.  He was connected with the Central Pacific
railway for seventeen years in the capacity of section foreman.  It was he who
reconstructed the yards for the railway company after the great fire of 1879.
Shortly afterwards he gave up railroad life and engaged in farming.  He resided
here for twenty-five years.


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