Washoe County NV Archives Obituaries.....Steinberger, Martha (Mrs.) May 1, 1913
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Reno Evening Gazette May 1, 1913
Pioneer of West Dies

Mrs. Martha Steinberger, Who Crossed Plains in 1865, Succumbs Near Reno

Mrs. Martha Steinberger, 78 years old and a pioneer of the western country, died
early this morning at her home on the Steinberger ranch, near Glendale.  The
funeral will be held Saturday at 2 o'clock from the Episcopal church, the Rev.
Samuel Unsworth officiating.

In 1864 the Steinbergers were prosperous farmers in Iowa.  Then came a
disastrous flood and they lost all their belongings with the exception of two
oxen.  Obtaining a prairie schooner they used the oxen to draw the vehicle and
crossed the plains in '65, settling in Susanville, Cal.  After two years they
moved to Milford, Cal., where Mr. Steinberger conducted a flour mill, the
principal market for his output being Virginia City.  In those days flour
brought fabulous prices.

Fourteen years later the family moved to the Willow ranch in Long valley, and
after 20 years went to the Steinberger ranch near Glendale, where the family
home has since been located.

A daughter and a son, both living in Los Angeles, survive her.  In addition she
leaves 27 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren

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