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I am a docent at the Nevada Historical Society here in Reno and looked up the article on
Peter Reavey for you.
Territorial Enterprise Newspaper, Virginia City, Nevada
July 25, 1875 page 3
Body taken below. Last evening the body of Peter Reavey was taken to San Franciso for
burial. He came from that place here eight days ago for his health, suffering at the time
from some pulmonary disease. He was not benefited by the change and died at 5:15
yesterday morning, His wife, who had been telegraphed for, arrived three-quarters of an
hour afterward. The remains were escorted to the cars by Pochanontas Tribe, No. 2, of
I.0.R.M of which Order deceased was a member.
Four your information. He would have been taken to the Virginia & Truckee railroad to
go to Reno to be transfered to the train to California.
The IORM of which they mention is the Internation Order of Red Men which was a fraternal
organization. The Pochanontas Tribe No. 2. would be the Virginia City group.
Virginia City is at a high altitude and many came for the benefits of the higher air.
Hope this helps you. Arline
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