Alice and her family moved to California in 1865. She was living at Dr Hogan's Ranch at the time Charles Dooley wrote his will (august 13th 1888) She crossed the western prairies with her parents when only one year old, making the trip with ox teams to California, where she grew to young womanhood. She later returned to the state of her birth, where she was united in marriage to Mr Albert Gilbert Roberts in 1889. Since that time she made her home in Riverton and vicinity. Besides the husband she is suvived by seven children: Mrs Lilian Fouts, of Omaha; Mrs Mamie Bronson, of Hamburg; Mrs Viola Parkinson, Stanley and Leta Roberts and Mrs Edna Edwards, all of Riverton; together with eleven grandchildren ,one great grandchild, and a brother, George Dooley, who lived in Hamburg. When but a child she united with the Methodist Church and theses teachings were the prevailing influence of her life. She was always ready to do her part in aiding the needy or alleviating the suffering of the distressed. She was a loving wife, true mother and a loyal friend and her life will be long remembered. Funeral services were conducted Sunday at 2-30pm. at the M E Church in Rivington by REv. M B Wilson, assisted by the pastor Rev HP Grinyer. Internment was made in the Riverton Cemetery.
Marriage
John & Alice were married at the residence of her father. June 5th 1881
Marriage
John & Alice were married at the residence of her father. June 5th 1881
Death of spouse
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.
Death
Alice died Alice Jane Roberts. age 63 years 11 months and 19 days