DT Data Page #

10

Newspaper

Humboldt Times

Newspaper Date

8/9/1927

Page #

12

Item Type

Obituary

Place

Bucksport Beach Eureka

Text

Ann Jackson, blind Indian woman, believed to be 104 years old, died at her cabin at Bucksport beach, at 5:30 PM yesterday. She had been blind the past 40 years. She escaped death during the Indian Island Massacre. Her sister Jennie lived close by in a cabin. She was cared for by Mrs. J.R. Dewing of Eureka.

Key Words

Ann Jackson, Indian Isl. Massacre, 104 Years Old , Native, Death

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