Biographies
WILLIAM YULE
Among
the nationalities which have contributed to American citizenship none is more
notable for those qualities which make for worthy success in life than the
Scotchman. Wherever his lot may be cast he is a worker, a saver and a planner,
and he is patriotic and progressive. Such a man was the subject of this brief
notice, who came to California in 1849, and died in Sacramento, July 17, 1878.
From
his native Scotland, Mr. Yule came to the United States and eventually he
settled at St. Joseph, Mo., which was an important station on the old overland
trail. March 10, 1849, he left for California, crossing the plains with
ox-teams, and arrived at Yreka, Cal., October 20 following. From Yreka he came
to Sacramento, where he identified himself with leading interests, commercial
and financial in their character. It is probable that he gave as much attention
to operations in real estate as to any other business, but he at one time owned
various newspapers in Sacramento.
September
30, 1865, Mr. Yule became a member of the California Pioneers' Association, by
authority of which the following tribute was published in the Sacramento
newspapers soon after his death: "Resolved, That while we bow with humble
submission to the will of the Most High, we are reminded that our ranks are
being thinned, and in the death of Brother Yule we have lost a faithful member
of our society and the community an upright and energetic citizen. Resolved, That we tender our heartfelt sympathy to his bereaved
companion in her affliction. Resolved, That these
resolutions be spread upon the records of our society and a copy be presented
to the widow of our deceased brother." These resolutions were dated July
27, 1878, and signed by a committee of four, and four of the pallbearers who
bore Mr. Yule to his grave were representatives of the society. His widow, Mrs.
Anna Yule, resides in Sacramento.
Transcribed by Sally Kaleta.
Source: Willis,
William L., History of Sacramento County,
California, Pages 1002-1003. Historic Record Company,
© 2006 Sally Kaleta.