Mariposa Gazette, Feb. 24, 1928: James H, Arthur Coulterville Native Dies at Modesto
James Henry Arthur, 64, a native of Coulterville, Mariposa county, died last Monday night at Modesto following an illness of several months. He for a stomach disorder and was expected to recover.
James Arthur was the son of pioneers who came to Coulterville in the early mining days, where he , the eldest son, was born. His father engaged in the blacksmith trade at Coulterville for many years, associated with James Shimer.
The Arthur family later moved to Hornitos where the father continued in the same business and where his sons, James and Charles, continued the work until a few years ago.
James Arthur was a man of many fine qualities, honest in all his business dealings, industrious and a kind generous neighbor.
Funeral services were held at the welch and Griffin undertaking parlors in Merced at 1 o'clock Wednesday, followed by a brief service at 3 o'clock at the Masonic hall in Hornitos, interment being made in the family plot at Hornitos, the Reverend J. S. Stubblefield officiating at the services.
The deceased is survived by four sisters; Mrs. J. A. Roduner of Merced, Mrs. W. N. Ten Eyck of Sacramento, Mrs. C. A. Pierson at Mr. Bullion, and Mrs. T. E. Hunt of Lodi; also one brother, William Arthur, of Hornitos.