| 1. |  John Wesley Eachus was born on 15 May 1851 in Jackson, Illinois, U.S.A; died on 9 Dec 1888 in Reno, Washoe County, Nevada; was buried in 1888 in Old Hillside Cemetery, Rino, Washoe County. Nevada. U.S.. Notes:
John travelled west on a wagon train with his father and uncles in 1865
Husband of Alice Jane Dooley . He died after being run over by a train. He lies in a family plot, however his stone is long since gone due to vandalism. The photo is his resting place, the stone is no longer there.
Daily Nevada State Journal
December 10, 1888
Coroner's Inquest
Coroner Brown held an inquest last night over John Eachus, the man who was killed near Jackman's Ranch, west of Reno.
The testimony showed that the unfortunate man was lying on the track, but when he was discovered it was too late to stop the engine although every effort was made to do so. As soon as the engine was stopped York, the engineer, went back and found the body, but no signs of life being evident he started off for Reno and informed parties of the occurrence. Coroner Brown departed on a special to the scene of the accident, and found the unfortunate man alive but sinking rapidly. He was brought to Reno where he died Sunday morning at 3 o'clock. The jury rendered a verdict in accordance with the above facts.
Residence;
1860 Census, Jefferson Township, Henry County, Iowa.
1870 Census, Contra Costa, California. age 19, Labourer.
Birth:
John Wesley Eachus died in Reno after being hit by a train.
Died:
Nevada State Journal 1870-1900. John died - Hit by a train.
Nevada State Journal Monday December 10th 1888
At about 4-45 yesterday afternoon a light engine struck and killed a man at 25 mile hill, near Jackmans Ranch, a mile and a half west of Laughton's Springs. The engine was coming to Reno to help up No. 2 and the boys say the usual signals were given, and no blame is attached to York, the engoneer. Supt Whited sent up the "Swing" crew to bring down the remains, and Coroner Brown was also duly notified and took charge of the body last night.
Nevada State Journal Tuesday December 11th 1888
Coroners Inquest;
Coroner Brown held an inquest last night over John Eachus, the man who was killed near Jackmans Ranch, west of Reno. The testimoony showed that the unfortunate man was lying on the track, but when he was discoverd it was too late to stop the engine although every effort was made to do so. As soon as the engine was stopped, York the engineer,went back and found the body, but no signs of life being evident he started off for Reno and informed parties of the occurrence, Coroner Brown departed on a special to the scene of the accident, and found the unfortunate man alive but sinking frapidly. He was brought to Reno where he died Sunday morning at 3 o'clock. The Jury renderd a verdict in accordence with the above facts.
John married Alice Jane Dooley on 5 Jun 1881 in Nicolaus Township, Sutter County, California, US. Alice (daughter of Charles Dooley and Lydia (?) Dooley) was born on 20 Oct 1863 in Henry County, Iowa, US; died on 8 Oct 1927 in Riverton, Fremont County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Lillian Elizabeth Eachus
 was born on 19 Nov 1883 in Nevada US; died on 16 Sep 1969 in Nebraska Methodist Hospital, Omaha; was buried on 19 Sep 1969 in Forest Lawn Cemetery. [lot 637 graves 2,3,&4].
- 3. Mamie Bell Eachus was born on 4 Sep 1887 in Sutter County, California, USA; died on 29 May 1931 in Hamburg Fremont, Iowa; was buried in 1931 in Hamburg Cemetery, Freemont County, Iowa.
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1851 - 1888 (37 years)
Lillian Elizabeth Eachus 