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Transcript for "Mesa Pioneer Resident Dead," Arizona Republic, 11 December 1918, 7

Noah Brimhall, one of the oldest settlers in Maricopa county, died Sunday night at his some in the Alma district, at the advanced age of 92 years. Death was caused by a paralytic stroke. 

Mr. Brimhall had lived in Arizona 44 years. He was a patriarch of the Latter Day Saints church, and had for many years been prominent in church activities. He was a personal friend of the late Joseph Smith, head of the Mormon church. 

Mr. Brimhall was the father of twenty-five children, most of whom are still living. In addition he leaves many close friends, with whom he had been associated while in this state. Funeral arrangements have not been made.