Harriet Amelia Shafter

"AT REST NEAR LOVED ONES.

The Body of Mrs. Shafter Now Lies in the National Cemetery. The Funeral Ceremony Marked With Simplicity and Impressiveness. A Woman Loved and Respected by All Who Knew Her. The funeral of Mrs. Harry A. Shafter, the wife of General Shafter, took place yesterday at 2 o'clock from her late home at Fort Mason. It was distinguished for its simplicity. The coffin was covered with chiffon and violets, and the floral pieces from her sorrowing friends were many.

Rev. Horatio Stebbins conducted the services at the house and Chaplain McComber, from Angel Island, those at the graveside. Six officers of the First Infantry acted as pallbearers. They were: Captain J. J. O'Connell, Captain James S. Pettit, Captain C.G. Starr, Captain F. D. Carrington, Captain L.I. Grant and Captain N.P. Phoster. All the officers of the Presidio attended the funeral in full uniform, and all the enlisted men, of the First Regiment of Infantry, General Shafter's old regiment as a body. There was no music, and the services, both at the- house and cemetery, were brief. The Interment was in General Shafter's plot in the- National Cemetery. Mrs. Shafter was one of the most loved women of San Francisco, and was a member of the Century Club. She was born in Rome, N.Y., in 1840. She met her husband, who was then lieutenant in Athens, Mich., and was married in 1863. During the time of war, as well peace, she was ever by her husband's side, his helpmate and constant companion. She leaves a large circle of friends to mourn her loss, and her husband and daughter, Mrs. McKittrick, have been the recipients of many messages of condolence."

Published in the San Francisco Call, 17 January 1898. Obituary notice kindly provided by contributor Adriana.* Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Sep 1 2021, 22:50:57 UTC