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George's parents were:
George Lord, b. Jun. 27, 1800 in New York, New York County (Manhattan), NY. and d. Feb. 8, 1898 at the age of 97 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. &
Arabella Singleton, b. Mar. 11, 1831 in Lancashire, England and d. Jul. 10, 1902 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.
In 1851, George Lord and (second wife) Arabella Singleton were married in Iowa. They arrived in San Bernardino in 1852 where he became a rancher.
George & Arabella Lord's children were:
1. George L. Lord, b. Dec. 11, 1853 in San Bernardino,...
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George's parents were:
George Lord, b. Jun. 27, 1800 in New York, New York County (Manhattan), NY. and d. Feb. 8, 1898 at the age of 97 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. &
Arabella Singleton, b. Mar. 11, 1831 in Lancashire, England and d. Jul. 10, 1902 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.
In 1851, George Lord and (second wife) Arabella Singleton were married in Iowa. They arrived in San Bernardino in 1852 where he became a rancher.
George & Arabella Lord's children were:
1. George L. Lord, b. Dec. 11, 1853 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. and d. Dec. 14, 1891 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. George marr. Harriet Lucina Hancock.
2. Arabella "Cissy" Lord, b. 1858 in CA. and d. Jun. 1860 in Rialto, San Bernardino Co., CA.
3. Joseph Singleton Lord, b. 1860 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. and d. Sep. 3, 1937 in Redondo Beach, Los Angeles, CA. Joseph marr. first, Ella Victoria Reeves, and second, Julia Victoria Weyand.
In the Jun. 19, 1860 U. S. census, 6 yr. old George Lord, b. in CA., was living in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. with his
53 (59) yr. old (inferred) father, George Lord, a farmer, b. in NY.
28 yr. old (inferred) mother, Arabella Lord, b. in England
1 yr. old (inferred) brother, Joseph S. Lord, b. in CA.
George's real estate was valued at $1200 and his personal estate at $1500.
In the Jul. 15, 1870 U. S. census, 17 yr. old George Lord, working on the farm, b. in CA., was living in San Bernardino township, San Bernardino county, CA. with his
65 (70) yr. old (inferred) father, George Lord, a farmer, b. in IL. (NY.)
45 yr. old (inferred) mother, Arabella Lord, keeping house, b. in England
10 yr. old (inferred) brother, Joseph Lord, attending school, b. in CA.
George's real estate was valued at $1,000 and his personal estate at $400.
On Jun. 8, 1876, George Lord Jr. and Harriet "Lucina" Hancock were marr. on Jun. 8, 1876 in San Bernardino county, CA.
George and Lucina Lord's children were:
1. Augusta "Gusta" Belle Lord, b. May 10, 1877 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Jun. 13, 1877, aged 1 month, in San Bernardino, S. B. County, CA.
2. Joseph Hancock Lord, (twin) b. Mar. 1, 1879 in San Bernardino, S. B. County, CA. and d. Dec. 29, 1932 in Helendale, S. B. County, CA. Joseph marr. Ethel Irene Wixom.
3. Josephine "Josie" Lord, (twin) b. Mar. 1, 1879 in San Bernardino, S. B. County, CA. and d. Jun. 27, 1882 (aged 3) in San Bernardino, S. B. County, CA.
4. Rosalene Lord, b. Oct. 1, 1882 in San Bernardino, S. B. County, CA. and d. Aug. 15, 1956 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Rosalene marr. first Earl Lee Oldaker and second, Samuel Oakley Miller in 1941.
5. Harry George Lord, b. Jul, 7, 1886 in San Bernardino, S. B. County, CA. and d. Aug. 26, 1957 in San Bernardino, S. B. County, CA. Harry marr. Stella irene Reville.
6. Ernest Clifford Lord, b. Jul. 5, 1888 in San Bernardino, S. B. County, CA. and d. Oct. 28, 1970 in San Bernardino, S. B. County, CA. Ernest marr. Harriet Jones.
7. Fred Ward Lord, b. Jul. 6, 1891 in San Bernardino, S. B. County, CA. and d. Feb. 7, 1971 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Fred marr. Reta Harriett Woodhouse.
In the 1880 U. S. census, 26 yr. old George Lord Jr., engaged in farming, b. in CA., was living on 8th St. in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with his
24 yr. old wife, Lusina Harriet Lord, keeping house, b. in CA.
1 yr. old son, Joseph Lord, b. in CA.
1 yr. old daughter, Josephine Lord, b. in CA.
George's father was b. in NY. and his mother in England.
Lusina's father was b. in OH. and her mother in NY.
The Daily Courier (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 5, Col. 1
Sat., Dec. 10, 1887
Mr. George Lord, Jr., now residing in Brooke district, has let the contract for a very handsome cottage on Mount Vernon avenue, where he will take up his future residence. He will be a valuable acquisition to that progressive settlement.
George was one of the city's first three mailmen.
The Daily Courier (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 3, Col. 1-2
Sat., Nov. 8, 1890
Item from: Short Locals
The mail boxes for the depository of letters under the new free delivery system have been erected throughout the city. The carriers are three in number, George Lord Jr., W. B. Garner and R.Kirkby, with ten substitutes. During the past week they have been busy learning their routes and numbers. There will be two daily deliveries in the outskirts and three in the business portion of the city. The free delivery will commence on the first of next week. People throughout the city should have their houses numbered, as it will avoid confusion.
The Daily Courier (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 3, Col. 4
Tue., Dec. 15, 1891
A SAD DEATH.
George Lord Jr. Died Suddenly Yesterday.
HIS DEATH EXCITES SUSPICION.
The Coroner Holds an Inquest Over the Body - Sensational Developments Looked For.
What young man in the city or county of San Bernardino was better or more favorably known than genial, whole-souled George Lord? A young man who could count his friends by the hundreds, and one who had the esteem and respect of all who knew him. For over a year past George has been in the employ of the postoffice department as mail carrier. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Lord Sr., both of whom are prostrated with grief.
George has only been sick a few days. Mrs. Ward, a Christian Scientist, has been caring for him since last Friday. Dr. Baylis was called in and attended the young man, who was at the time delirious, it requiring three men to hold him. The doctor put an ice cap on his hap and a blister on his neck. When he called again George was a great deal calmer and better. The doctor went away and soon received notice that he was wanted no longer. In the meantime under Mrs. Ward’s treatment George grew worse, and when his folks wanted to call a doctor she threatened to leave. But the coroner who called at the office last evening about 9:30 o’clock told the reporter that Mrs. Ward refused to admit that she had treated Mr. George Lord in any manner except as nurse and that she did not threaten to leave if a doctor was called in. She said she always gave her treatments, but that she did nor understand the nature of them. She said Mr. Lord was in excellent condition five minutes before he died.
Mr. and Mrs. George Lord Sr. called to see their son, but were refused admission by Mrs. Ward, who said he was not to be spoken to. THE COURIER has it direct from Mr and Mrs. Lord that they were absolutely refused admission to the sickroom of their son.
The case is assuming a very grave aspect and something of a serious nature can be looked for ere long. The district attorney has ordered a post-mortem examination, and this morning Doctors Hazelett and Aldridge will hold the examination, while the coroner’s jury will again convene at 10 o’clock in Judge Marchant’s court.
The coroner’s jury is composed of the following named gentlemen: John Carroll, F. A. urban, E. R. Waite, Nelson Anderson, Wm. Steinberg, Will Walton and G. W. Reid.
Dr. Hazelett called at THE COURIER office last evening about 11 o’clock and expressed himself in strong terms against the steps taken by Mrs. Ward. His sentiments are those of a great many of the people who have heard of the case. He stated that he does not think any of the undertakers will have anything to do with the case, as there is no certificate of death.
Poor George’s untimely death has cast a gloom over the city, and people who were familiar with his pleasant face stand aghast when informed of his death. His career has always been honest and upright, and had he lived San Bernardino would have had no better citizen. Pneumonia was the cause of his illness; the post mortem and coroner’s inquest will decide the cause of his death. if any wrong has been done let justice take its course, no matter where it stops.
The Daily Courier (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 3, Col. 2
Wed., Dec. 16, 1891
Excerpt from: LORD’S DEATH
Mrs. George Ward Is Held Responsible
BY THE CORONER’S JURY.
He Was Left to Die Without Proper Care - Result of the Post Mortem
As was stated in The Courier of Tuesday morning, something very sensational is liable to develop from the death of George Lord Jr. The coroner’s jury has held Mrs. Geo. Ward responsible for the death of George Lord Jr., she being a Christian Scientist, and caring for Lord at the time of his death.
A. B. (Alvin) Hancock, a brother-in-law of the deceased, testified that one week ago last Saturday he saw George Lord in health, and that on Sunday he was confined to his room and complained of pains in his head; the next day he saw him and his forehead over the left eye was swollen, and his left eye was inflamed and closed; he was then in his right mind; he did not have a physician at that time; on Thursday he dropped in again and found two other gentlemen there, who, with himself, had all they could do to hold George in bed, he was so delirious. I called to see him again yesterday and they had him up in a chair while they were making the bed, and I felt very much alarmed and thought that he would die, as he had a rattle in his throat and he appeared to be choking. When he was put in bed he said that he would catch cold, and then mumbled something unintelligible; I felt for forty-eight hours before his death that he was sinking rapidly; three days before Mr. Lord died, Alvin Hancock asked his sister to have a physician, but Mrs. Ward assured her that Mr. Lord was then well and guaranteed that she would bring him out all right. Mrs. Ward was placed on the stand and testified that she went to the house as a nurse and not as a scientist and that she then took the case and gave treatment; she never studied and did not know anything about medicine; she did not allow the deceased to have any medicine; did not believe that deceased would die until ten minutes before his death; would not allow his mother in the room to see him because on the Wednesday before she had talked too much to him and made him delirious; kept others out for the same reason, as under her treatment it needed perfect quiet in order to cure; was not a professor of Christian Science; refused to state what her treatment consisted of; said the coroner and jury would not understand it if she did.
This witness contradicted herself all the way through her testimony and it is very evident that she was the cause of Mr. Lord’s death. (Coroner’s report follows.)
The Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 7, Col. 3
Wed., Dec. 16, 1891
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY.
Another Victim of the Christian Science Craze.
Death of a Well-Known Citizen While Under “Treatment.”
The “Healer” to be Indicted at Once for Manslaughter
One death has at last been brought about by a gang of Christian science cranks that has been operating in San Bernardino for some time past, and as the man killed was extremely well known and popular it is likely that the justly-aroused indignation of the people will make it so interesting for the alleged “healers” that they will discontinue their practice.
A week ago Sunday George Lord, Jr., who was employed as a mail carrier by the Postoffice Department, was taken ill. He grew rapidly worse, and on Tuesday friends insisted that a physician be summoned to attend the case. Dr. Bayliss was accordingly called and found the patient in the first stages of meningitis. He was wildly delirious and it required three stroke men to hold him down in bed. The physician prescribed bromides and morphia, and after three visits on Tuesday succeeded in getting Lord quieted down and in a much easier condition. On Tuesday afternoon, through the machinations of acquaintances of Mrs. Lord, the sick man’s wife was induced to send for a Mrs. Ward of Riverside, an exponent of Christian science, and an alleged professional nurse. She arrived between two of the doctor’s visits, saw the patient, talked with Mrs.Lord, and told her that there was nothing serious the matter with her husband, and that if the physicians were discharged she would cure him well enough to be on the street again. She insisted that she could not stay and do this, however, if Dr. Bayliss were allowed to continue his visits.
The distressed Mrs. Lord, grasping at the hope of her husband’s speedy recovery, sent a note to Dr. Bayliss, telling him that his services were no longer necessary. From that time the Christian science crank had entire control of the sick room. She excluded everybody from her patient’s presence, even his mother, discontinued the use of all medicines, and put in her whole time sitting by Lord’s bedside with her hands over her face in silent prayer. This was her “treatment.” Lord, of course, grew rapidly worse, but the “healer” assured everybody that he was getting on famously and would soon recover. These reports reached his friends and the asserted fact that he was getting well was printed in THE TIMES as a matter of welcome news to his many friends is San Bernardino.
The end came at 4 o’clock Monday afternoon, when George Lord, after nearly a week of alternate suffering and delirum, added another to the already long list of victims of Christian science. The news came like a thunderbolt to the friends of the dead man, and when they knew the facts of the case their indignation was unbounded. Coroner Thompson was informed of the matter and urged to take some action. A jury was summoned at once, and yesterday morning the work of investigating the outrage began in earnest in Justice Marchand’s courtroom.
Alvin Hancock, brother-in-law of the deceased and Solomon Hancock testified that they had seen lord at various times during his illness, and had urged mrs. Lord to call a doctor, but she had told them that Mrs. Ward “guaranteed a cure,” and promised to bring the sick man around all right.
Mrs. George Ward, the cause of Lord’s death, was herself called in to testify, and acted as if she were very much hurt at the questions put to her. She refused to explain her treatment “because the jury would not understand it” if she did. She said that she made practice never to remain in a sick room if a physician were allowed to enter. She said she did nothing for Lord but to pray for him.
Miss Parsons, another Christian scientist, took the stand and misquoted scripture to the hurt. She explained her methods and said, when asked why she prayed silently, that she had tried praying aloud for thirty-five years, but it didn’t do any good.
Dr. Aldridge, who with Dr. Hazlett held an autopsy on deceased yesterday, testified that the cause of death was meningeal cerebrates. Large quantities of pus were found in the orbit of the eye and back in the cavity of the brain. He believed the life of Lord could have been saved if he had been properly treated. Dr. Bayless explained his experience with the deceased and the remedies he had used. Although the case was a serious one, he believed that he could have saved Lord’s life.
The jury then retired and brought in the following verdict:
“We, the jury, find that the deceased was named George Lord, Jr., that he was a native of California and a resident of San Bernardino; that he was 38 years of age…. and came to his death on the 14th of December, 1891, at 4 p.m., from meningeal cerebrates and criminal neglect on the part of Mrs. George Ward, who was employed as a nurse and Christian science healer, influencing the deceased’s friends against the employment of a competent physician to administer proper medical treatment.
“That we censure the practices of Christian scientists and their so-called treatment as dangerous to the good of the community, and we hold Mrs. George Ward responsible for the death of deceased.
[Signed:] G. W. Reed, J. A. Urban, John Carroll, William Sternberg, E. R. Waite, Will Walton, Nelson Anderson.
District Attorney Fording will file a criminal complaint against Mrs. Ward, and place her under arrest on a charge of manslaughter at once. Lord’s funeral will take place today at 2 p.m., under the auspices of the N. S. G. W. (Native Sons of the Golden West) |
