He took over the family business on his father's death in 1823.
On his father's death in 1827 he became the head of the company.
Came into a good deal of money on her death a year ago.
He had not tried to turn his back on death.
On the death of his father in 1842 he took over the family business.
On his death they'd been married 43 years to the day.
They had both looked on death, for that was common enough in their world.
He took charge of the family business on his father's death.
On his death, the property became part of the California state park system.
There have been several other reports on his death over the years.
