Edward had a mineral claim on Boulder Creek that was recorded on April 23, 1900. On July 7, 1905 he died at Granite Creek after falling from a horse. There was no doctor in attendance. He was approximately 40 years old. He was likely buried at the Granite Creek Cemetery, however, a burial location was not listed on his death certificate.
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                                                                                                                                        F.W. Groves Notebook; Diane Sterne