STOKES, WILLIAM J (1847 - 1931)
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Santa Cruz Sentinel (November 26, 1931)W.J. Stokes, A Former Resident of City is Dead
Word was received in Santa Cruz yesterday of the death in Portland Oregon, of W.J. Stokes, a former resident of this city. He died suddenly Sunday.
Stokes was for many years a resident of Santa Cruz and when he left something over two years ago was commander of the local Grand Army post. He owned considerable property here and was well and favorably known.
Date of Birth: 1847
Date of Death: 1931-11-24?
County: US/OR
Cemetery/City of Burial: Portland, OR
Occupation: Farmer
Local Address: 1st St. 107
Last City: (OR_ Portland 31)
Native of: CA
Enlisted: 1865/02/15
Discharged: 1865/09/18
Military Unit: IL_ 154 Inf_ Co F
Rank: Pvt
Military Notes: R-JnsCrk_ M/O-Nshvlle
GAR#: M26
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Santa Cruz and Monterey newspapers
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CW Reference: RLM 1927 Roster