Obituaries of Bastrop Residents

Martin Walker Funeral Notice (submitted by Ed Walker)

W. W. Walker Funeral Notice (submitted by Ed Walker)  

Died. - At the residence of her son-in-law, J.R. Woods, in Bastrop, 9:15 o'clock, 

Saturday night, March 3, 1900, Mrs. Mary A. Davis, aged 74 years, 4 months and 25 days.

Deceased was born in Wilmington, N.C., Oct. 6, 1825, came to Bastrop with her parents, 

in 1834, at which time there were only four residences in the town.

In 1841 she was married to Jonathan P. Davis, fourteen children blessing their union, 

twelve of whom survive her.  Martin Davis, of Blanco; Mrs. John Williams, Paige; Jack 

Davis, Mrs. G. H. Perkins, G. W. Davis, Mrs. J.R. Woods, of Bastrop; Mrs. W. N. Erwin, 

Paige; Mrs. A. A. Wheatley, Lexington; Mrs. W. J. Fitzpatrick, Brown county; Misses Carrie 

and Emma Davis, Paige; Mrs. Steve Wilson, Smithville, are the surviving children; James B. 

Davis and an infant are the two deceased.

She has seventy-six grand children living and twenty-two dead.

A consistent member of the Presbyterian church for a great number of years, her life was 

that of the true christian, with love and charity for all.

Her husband preceded her in death some thirty-one years, departing this life, Jan. 11, 

1869.

She had eight brothers and sisters, two only, Ziney P. Eggleston, of Smithville, and 

Mrs. Sarah Walker, of Waxahatchie survive her; two brothers, Benjamin Eggleston and John 

Eggleston, and four sisters, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Standifer, Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Walker, 

preceded her in death.

Her father, Stephen V. Eggleston, was killed by the Indians, in 1837, in front of the 

present residence of Mrs. Sherman Reynolds.  The family then lived at the corner residence

 now known as the Trigg cottage, recently purchased by the Jones Brothers.  He was decoyed 

from his house at night, by Indians, shot and killed with an arrow, just as he reached his 

horse lot.  Resident houses in the valley at that time, were scattering, the Indians making 

frequent raids here, principally at night, carrying off horses, with an occasional scalp 

of the white man.

Reaching Texas at the early age of 8 years, she endured great hardships and suffered many 

privations, even in her youthful days, and later, with husband, in the Ranger service, by 

cheering words and brave deeds, helped to drive away the savage foe and bring her adopted 

state to the enjoyment of civilization.

She has watched this beautiful valley on the Colorado, become a thriving, growing city, with

 a noble people, and the great state, which she first beheld a wilderness, grow in 

civilization and rapidly advancing to the greatest state of the union, in number of 

population, wealth and manufacturing; she lived to see her children and many grand-children 

grow up around her, honored and useful men and women, and, in the sere and yellow leaf, 

after more than three score and ten years of a pure and unspotted life, surrounded by loved 

ones, her beautiful spirit bursts its clay casket and takes its flight to that blessed land 

reserved for the pure and good of earth, leaving behind grieving ones whose hot tears and 

bitter heart-aches evidence their heavy loss.  But, they sorrow not without hope.  "Mother" 

has but gone before, to prepare a place for her loved ones in the Father's mansion, where 

parting, sorrow or suffering is never known, but all is joy, peace and love.

The funeral services Sunday afternoon, Rev. Nathan Powell, officiating, were held at the 

residence of her son-in-law, after which a large circle of mourning relatives and sympathizing

 friends, formed a funeral cortege that followed her remains to the family burying grounds, 

3 miles north-east of Bastrop, and there consigned them to Mother Earth to await the 

resurrection day.

1910:

  Loving Tribute. 

  To the memory of Thomas Blair McDuff, Jr, who died at the City Infirmary,

  Austin, Texas, May 4, 1910 in the twelfth year of his life, having been born

  9/14/1898. He was taken ill several months ago at his home near McDuff and

  when it was found that he was not improving advice was given to take him

  to a sanitarium and this was done immediately. After a time at the infirmary

  it was found necessary to perform an operation and for a while thereafter

  little Tommy's case seemed hopeful, however the battle was too much for his

  little constitution and while everything was done to relieve him that could

  have been done it was to no purpose. Those who loved him best could only

  remain silent and witness life's tide slowly ebbing away. Cheerful to the

  last and in response to his attendants and loved ones he would say in answer

  to how he felt, "Oh, I am getting along pretty well" or "I am better than

  yesterday." However the third day before death claimed him, little Tommy

  told them he must die and it would be best, for then the suffering would

  be over and he was going home to his Saviors. Oh! How much heart breaking

  sorrow in the parting of the ways with this bright faced loveable boy and

  yet there is much to comfort those still standing on this shore and earth's

  loss is Heaven's gain. Those who knew him best, loved him most always cheerful,

  loving and sunny in disposition and a pleasant work for

  all. 

  Tommy was the son of Mr. and Mrs. T. B. McDuff and leaves his parents,

  three sisters, and three brothers and a large circle of loving relatives

  and acquaintances who mingle tears of sympathy over their loss. To these

  we would say, weep not for it was God's will and He knows

  best. 

  "Brothers and sisters gone to that cline, 

  Wait for the others coming some time; 

  Safe with the angles, whiter than snow, 

  Watching for loved ones waiting below." 

  Amid a large gathering of relatives and friends, his body was laid to

  rest in the Manor graveyard (contributors note: this is J. J. Manor Cemetery

  located off of County 969) on Friday, May 6, 1910 to wait the resurrection

  morn. May God's richest blessings rest upon his loved ones left

  behind. 

  L. E. Booth 

  ED WEBER 

  Born 3/20/1820, and died on his farm in Bastrop county, April 15, 1910,

  Mr. Ed. Weber, father of Mr. W. J. Weber, aged 90 years and 29 days. Deceased

  was born in Feudingerhittie, Providence Westfalen, Germany, and came to America

  in 1852, landing at Indianolia, and from there went in a wagon to New Braunsfels

  where he lived for several years. After leaving New Braunsfels he resided

  with a brother-in-law Adam Pelzer in Lavaca County for some time. He came

  to Bastrop county and worked in a brick yard for Mr. Highsmith. He was married

  twice. To the first union, two children were born, one of which died in infancy,

  the other now living. His first wife died many years ago. His second wife

  was a Mrs. Behring, and unto them two children were born, whom he preceded

  in death. While living in Bastrop county he was engaged in digging wells

  and burning coal for Mr. Nichols.

  Mr. Weber served four years in the civil war and was one of the oldest

  and best citizens in Bastrop county, and has many friends throughout the

  county who mourn with relatives over the death of this good

  man. 

Elgin Courier 1914 (Contributed by Mr. Curtis)

  Culp--The announcement Monday morning that Mrs. Rebecca Culp, wife of

  Henry Culp, was dead, brought sorrow to the hearts of a host of people in

  Elgin. Her death was sudden and was a shock to her family as well as her

  many friends. Cruel death has desolated another home. A husband and three

  children are left without the care of a loving

  mother. 

  In her 20th year, December 25th, 1884, she was married to Mr. Henry Culp,

  a worthy young man of Bastrop County, with whom she lived happily till death

  came and released her from the solemn marriage vows which, eighteen years

  ago she had took upon her.

  Sister Culp ever enjoyed her religion, and such was the joy she manifested

  at the last woman's prayer meeting she attended and such was the pathos and

  earnestness of her prayer, that those who were present felt that she must

  have realized that her time of prayer in behalf of her children, and the

  friends she so tenderly loved was drawing to its close, the days of toil

  and burden-bearing giving way to the dawning of the day of

  redemption. 

  It was with a resignation that was perfect, and a patience that never

  once gave way, that Sister Culp bore the sufferings of her disease, typhoid

  fever, till death brought her relief.

  Not only so, but as the end drew near on, and her sick couch was soon

  to become her death bed, such was the fullness of the presence of the Comforter,

  such was the reality and sweetness of that presence, that it was with difficulty,

  in deference to wish of her physician, that she could restrain the shouts

  of joy and praise that were welling up so full within, and since it was permitted

  her to express the praise she felt in the bright prospects of the heavenly

  world, among her last requests was that a good sister at her bed-side should

  praise God in her stead.

  To the family, that of Mr. David Outlaw, and to the husband, the sympathy

  of many, many friends is extended.

Bastrop Advertiser 3/22/1924

WAS YOUNGEST COLONEL IN CONFEDERATE ARMY

The death of Colonel C. L. Morgan, which occured in Ballinger, Tuesday morning, March

11th, 1924, removed from the walks of life a distinguished citizen and one of the youngest

colonels who served in the Confederate service.

Col. Morgan was born in Bastrop county, Texas, August 24, 1840, and was living in his 84th

year when called over there. At the beginning of the war between the states, Mr. Morgan,

not yet of age, entered the services of Terry's Texas Rangers. In later months of the service

he was one of the one hundred men who became the body guard of General Hindman. At the age of

21 years, as a member of the 8th Texas Regiment, he was given the commission of Colonel of 

Morgan's Regiment. He was presented to Gen. Hindman as the youngest colonel in the Confederate

Service.

Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, 3:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs. W. J. Coulson

and interment made in Coleman cemetery. Rev. B. D. Kennedy of the Presbyterian church and Rev.

T. S. Armstrong of the Methodist church, conducted the funeral services. - The Democrat-Voice

Coleman, Texas.

Bastrop Advertiser 2/5/1925

Mrs. Clarence Burleson

Mrs. Clarence Burleson, of Bastrop, died at a hospital in Austin Tuesday, Feb. 2nd after an

illness of but a few days.

Burial was in the Rogers Hill cemetery near Austin, last Friday. Attending the funeral from

Bastrop were: Mr. and Mrs. Bob Burleson, Mrs. F. Tribble and Mrs. Lyle E. Osborn.

Deceased is survived by her husband and three small children, three sisters and three brothers.

The sisters are: Mrs. Gus Hemphill of Mineola, Mrs. H. H. Banks of Austin and Mrs. W. W.

Adcock of Beaumont; the brothers are Dr. Jeff Smith of Smithville, Dr. Jim Smith of Moore

and Will Smith of Bastrop.  The surviving parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Smith reside near Bastrop.

This lamentable death brings sorrow into many hearts, of near and distant relatives and friends.

The sorrowing ones have the sympathy of all in their bereavement.

Bastrop Advertiser 7/1925

A TRIBUTE TO MRS. JULIA M. TRIGG

Julia Martha, fourth child and second daughter of Andrew Jackson Batts and Julia Priscilla

(Rice) Batts was born at Bastrop Texas May 19, 1868. She married, Nov. 15, 1887, William A.

Trigg, who died Sept. 20, 1910.  She was from childhood a member of the Methodist Church South.

She died at Bastrop July 7, 1925 and was buried at Fairview. Surviving her are her mother, two

brothers, R. L. and E. S. Batts and two sisters, Mrs. Ella Batts Bell and Vivian Batts Wallace.

She was gentle and kind and infinately good. No evil act marred her blameless life nor evil 

thought her spotless soul. Fair of face and form, tender of heart, modits of men, gracious of

manner, chaitable in speech and act, she lacked not all of that which made for perfect womanhood.

Dutiful and affectionate as a daughter, tender and considerate as a sister, devoted as a wife.

Motherhood was denied but she loved little children and gave tender help to all the weak things

God made. The things by Jesus taught were of his life always a part. Her presence was a blessing

bringing contentment and sweet repose, wholly and entirely unselfish all her days even days of 

happy service.

As she lived so she died "Patient in her suffering, uncomplaining, lovinly considerable." She

passed gently as the tender smile of a child in sleep.

  Bastrop Advertiser 11/5/1925

  A TRIBUTE TO THE JOHNSONS

  Hats off to the generations of Johnson's. A few short weeks since we committed

  to the loving affections and peaceful care of Fairview cemetery all that

  was mortal of our young friend and brother; Claud

  Johnson. 

  When we did so a unique distinction came to the Johnson family of Bastrop.

  Claud's grave is on the crest of the ridge which is enclosed as a part of

  Fairview cemetery and then across twenty feet to the north is the grave of

  Chancey Johnson. Chancey Johnson was Claude's great grand-father who was

  a veteran of the war of 1812. This was our second war with Great Britain

  and Chancey Johnson had done his bit to carry old glory to a successful

  conclusion. 

  Death ? Claud Johnson the great grand-son had done his bit to defend the

  flag of American in the greatest war of all time. During the many visits

  of Claud to my home during his life I never failed to turn the conversation

  to his experiences in France. He would relate it in a style of freshness

  and originality that was dominant of undivided interest. His duties were

  largely that of stringing telephone wires to connecting the camps of the

  Allies. He told how he and his squad would string the wires first up in trees

  and then down in ditches up and down ravines in fact every conceivable manner

  was resorted to in order to get the communication intact and it was all done

  unmindful of the shot and shell screaming around his head. He always told

  his episodes in a humorous and entertaining

  manner. 

  At the State capitol at Austin which is the head of Imperial Texas here

  are many records which record the brave and valiant deeds of the Johnsons.

  A few blocks from the big granite Capitol is the cemetery in which lies the

  body of Albert Sidney Johnson through whose hands no mightier man ever drew

  a gleaming blade. He was killed March 6, 1869 in the Battle of Shiloh. The

  further east in another State, Atlanta rest the remains of Joseph E Johnson,

  trusted counselor and commander of the Confederacy. Then further east at

  Knoxville lie the remains of Andrew Johnson the 17th president of the United

  States a recital of whose bravery would fill a

  volume. 

  What I am showing you is that the Johnson's are a band of true and tried

  100 percent defenders of America all wool and fully a yard

  wide. 

  A. B. MCLAVY 

  Bastrop Advertiser

  "Death Takes Another Bastrop Pioneer 

  Death is not real, we only call it so; 

  Life is of God, Eternity.

  Death is but a foe."

  Tennie Nolen Kelly was born in Tennessee June 26th 1840, came to Texas

  with her parents at the age of twelve, settling in Bastrop County, where

  the greater part of her life was

  spent. 

  Death with its cycle called her Oct. 4th, 1928. One by one the old "land

  marks' are gathered home.

  She was married to W. E. Kelly in 1886; was a devoted companion to him

  and an indulgent mother to those whose home she entered to fill a mothers

  place. I knew her - many of you knew her, - and to know here was but to love

  her - she will be greatly missed.

  Though to mortal sight it may seem that death has parted her from her

  loved ones and friends, we have the assurance that the spirit of live she

  so freely expressed is with us still and it would seem that she merely passed

  through an open door from our room in this work of activity-into another

  room of Eternity-where she shall continue to grow in grace and understanding

  and in an atmosphere of love, which in it purity and holiness permits no

  sign of grief or pain.

  She in life was ever ready to alleviate the distress of those in need

  through the goodness of a true heart and a generous disposition. But her

  pilgrimage on earth is o'er and she has passed into the light that is beyond

  the Valley of the Shadow of Death-Funeral services was conducted by Bro.

  Bell of Bastrop, pastor of the Baptist church of which Mrs. Kelly or Aunt

  Tennie as she was familiarly known' and been a member for many years. Interment

  was in the Cedar Creek cemetery. 

  Aunt Tennie was a truly Christian character, and her beautiful life will

  be cherished in years to come.

  Her aged husband, four step-children, one brother, two sisters, and numerous

  other relatives survive her. To those we would say "Earth hath no sorrow,

  God cannot heal."

  May they in their inward life perpetuate her glorious influence, which

  she so devotedly gave them.

  "Another hand is beckoning us

   Another call is given,

   And glows once more with angel steps, 

  The path which reaches heaven.

  "Our kind and gentle one whose smile 

  Made brighter summer hours,

  Amid the frost of autumn time  

  Has left us with the flowers.

  "There seems a shadow on the day

  Her smile no longer cheers,

  A dimness on the stars of night

  Like eyes that look through tears.

  "Alone unto our Father's will

  One thought that hath reconciled

  That He, whose love exceedeth ours,

  Has taken home his child.

  "Fold her. O Father, in thine arms,

  And let her henceforth be

  A messenger of love between

  Our human hearts and Thee."

From June 28, 1934 Bastrop Advertiser (Partial Excerpt) (Contributed by D. Hancock)

DR. N. G. FOWLER SUCCUMBS TUESDAY

 

Dr. Nathaniel Green Fowler, 65, died suddenly at ten p.m. Tuesday, June 19, at his home in Oakhurst, after an illness of several years.  His body was brought to Bastrop Wednesday and from the Methodist church, funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon at four o’clock, by the pastor, Rev. Milton F. Hill, Dr. T. B. Taylor, and Rev. C. H. Lake, Rector of the Episcopal church and a former neighbor of Dr. Fowler, with burial in Fairview cemetery.

Dr. Fowler was born at Moss Branch in Bastrop County, June 24, 1869, and was a son of Turner Fowler, by whom he was reared, his mother dying in his early infancy.  He later moved to Bastrop where he spent his entire life with the exception of the last few years, which were spent with his children.  Only a few months ago he had sold his large, two story home in Bastrop to which he had always extended a warm and hearty welcome to his many friends and relatives, and just three days before his passing, he and his devoted wife moved into their little new home, which they had just completed at Oakhurst, in which he had looked forward with much pleasure, to celebrating his 65^th natal day, the following Sunday, June 21.

On September 14, 1892 he was married to Miss Beulah E. Green, also of Bastrop.

Besides his widow, he is survived by one brother, Dr. Will E. Fowler of Huntsville; one sister, Mrs. Jim Farris of Richards; three daughters, Mrs. B. H. Towler and Mrs. J. J. McKnight of Houston; Mrs. Ben Templeton of Commerce; two sons, Turner R. of Oakhurst; Will D. of New Orleans, Louisiana; and nine grandchildren all of whom with Mr. and Mrs. Marion Fowler of Houston, attended the funeral.

Dr. Fowler was a loyal and consistent member of the Methodist church throughout his entire life.  He was also a member of the Woodmen of the World.  In his early manhood he had been a student of A. & M. College and had later studied dentistry at Vanderbilt University at Nashville, Tenn., which profession he followed until his health failed a few years ago.  He was devoted to his family, enjoying nothing more than his home associations with the loved ones and extending that unlimited hospitality to his friends.

Active pall bearers were:  W. H. Nipps, E. C. Erhard, Frank Woehl, Dr. A. C. Smith, M. C. Booth and E. F. Pearcy.

Honorary pall bearers were:  Leon Wertzner, Dr. T. B. Taylor, T. C. Osborn, Jas. P. Wood, John O. Turner, L.O. Hennington, Woody Townsend, Howard Jenkins and W. B. Ransome.

 

From June 28, 1934 Bastrop Advertiser (Partial Excerpt) (Contributed by D. Hancock)

PIONEER CITIZEN IS BURIED HERE FRIDAY

 Ben Johnson, one of Bastrop’s oldest pioneer citizens, died last Thursday afternoon shortly after one o’clock, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Otto Wolf.  Although Uncle Ben as he was lovingly called throughout the town, had been in poor health for the past three years, his death, directly caused from heart trouble, was a shock to his many friends.

 

Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at 5 o’clock at the Wolf residence, with Rev. Milton F. Hill, pastor of the local Methodist church, officiating.  Interment was in Fairview Cemetery, where his father and grandfather were laid to rest many years before him.  Active pall bearers were Tom Chalmers, Earl Spooner, Herb Anderson, S. J. C. Higgins, J. S. Milton and E. F. Pearcy.

 In the earlier part of the past century, Col. Chauncey Johnson came to Bastrop from Albany, New York, bringing with him his son, John Swan Johnson, who married Miss Parmelia E. Barton, a native of Bastrop on January 11, 1849.  To this union, the second of eight children, Ben Johnson was born on November 22, 1851, in Bastrop.  Bastrop was scarcely a village then, with streets little more than cow trails, and Uncle Ben grew up with the town.  He rode the trails driving herds of cattle to the northern ranges and railroads, going sometimes as far as Kansas and Wyoming.  He later went into the cattle and farming business, making Bastrop his headquarters.  He was married to Miss Sarah Frances Ralston on March 25, 1883, who died in 1917.  He was a staunch member of the Methodist church, and his character exemplified a Christian gentleman.

 He is survived by four children:  Mrs. Otto Wolf of Bastrop, Mrs. Carl Slack of Childress, Chas. L. Johnson of Austin, and Harry Johnson of Houston; one sister, Mrs. Emma Morgan of Quinlan, six grandchildren, Adell, Lois and Charlie Beth Johnson of Austin, James, Benjamin and Harry Barnes Slack of Childress and Ben Johnson Wolf of Bastrop.

 

Among those from out-of-town in attendance at the funeral were A. J. Eilers, Mrs. H. Raymond, Mrs. Kate Cunningham and Miss Ophelia Gilmore of Austin; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Rolsten, and Mrs. Fred Blundell of Lockhart; Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Rolsten, Mrs. Clyde Barr, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Stitler, Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Foxel, Mrs. M. F. Stephens, Mr. and Mrs. Clint Taylor, Mrs. Ernest Sawyer, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wilkes, Perry Winston and daughters, Misses Mary Bell and Delia, J.H. Jones, Mrs. Harry Tidwell, Jim Carmichael, and Wayne Griffith of Smithville; Mrs. Carl Slack of Childress, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. L. Johnson and children of Austin and Harry Johnson of Houston.

 

From April 19, 1934 Bastrop Advertiser (Contributed by D. Hancock)

 PIONEER WITNESS OF HOUSTON’S INAUGURATION DIES IN AUSTIN

 Mrs. Mary Williams, born in 1844 which Texas was still a republic and one of the group which witnessed the inauguration of Gen. Sam Houston as Texas’ first Governor, died in Austin Thursday evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Paul H. Goldmann, after a brief illness.

 

Mrs. Williams, who is believed to be among the last of the group attending the historic ceremony which made Sam Houston governor, was born in Bastrop County of pioneer stock, her family having settled in Texas in the early days while the state was still a part of Mexico.  As a little girl she was brought to Austin by her father, Middleton Hill from Bastrop, to see Gen. Houston take the oath of office.

 Later came the turbulent days when Texas was embroiled in the Civil War, and one by one she watched her four brothers march off to join the Confederate forces.  War was not for women in those days, but she helped her mother to run the household and aid in various ways by nursing wounded soldiers who came back to the community and making bandages for the men at the front.

 She was married in the early ‘70’s after the war, in which her husband was a young lieutenant.  For a time they lived at Giddings, where her husband owned a store.  She came to Austin 26 years ago, and has lived for many years with her daughter, Mrs. Goldmann, her only survivor. (Austin American).

 Mrs. Mary Hill Williams, mentioned in the above article was an aunt of Hon. R. A. Brooks of Bastrop.  Judge Brooks is a grandson of Middleton Hill and a great nephew of Wiley Hill, who fought at the battle of San Jacinto, and who is the grandfather of Mrs. David Karling.

 Mrs. Williams’ husband was a near relatives of District Attorney Leslie D. Williams. (Note:  this sentence is exactly as written in the Advertiser.)

 

From July 12, 1934 Bastrop Advertiser (Contributed by D. Hancock)

B. C. HODGES DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS

 B. C. Hodges, 56, of Gonzales, died at 9 a.m. July 3, after an illness of several years.  He was buried in the Smithville cemetery, Wednesday afternoon, July 4.

 Mr. Hodges had many friends in Bastrop, having lived in the county a number of years and was ill in the home of his sister, Mrs. J.W. Thames, for several months last spring.  His wife, who has taught school in this county for more than 20 years will be remembered as the former Miss Leona Blackmon of Taylor.

Mr. Hodges united with the Baptist church, and since, has lived a devout consecrated Christian character.

He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Leona B. Hodges; one daughter, Mrs. John Stephens of Hutto; one son, Roy of Smithville; two sisters, Mrs. G. T. Burger of Orange Grove and Mrs. Thames of Bastrop; two brothers, Morris of Gonzales and Elma of Smithville and three half brothers, Will and Frank Smith of Gonzales and Robert Hodges of Tuscola.

  

From June 28, 1934 Bastrop Advertiser (Contributed by D. Hancock)

MRS. MARY BANKS IRELAND DIES

 Mrs. Dave Ireland, 79, passed away at the F. A. Orgain Memorial Hospital here at two o’clock Sunday morning, after suffering about ten days with a broken hip she received in a fall at her home.  The body was carried from the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Smith of Utley to Webberville at three p.m., Monday, and laid to rest in the family lot in the Manor burial grounds, where funeral services were conducted by Rev. Franks of Austin.

Mrs. Ireland was before her marriage, Miss Mary Banks of Webberville, a descendant of early pioneer settlers, and was well known in this section of the state.  She became a Christian and united with the Methodist Church early in life.  Her outstanding characteristics were kindness and gentleness, at all times she was ready to administer unto those who needed her.

 She is survived by her husband, Dave Ireland; one son, Sid Ireland; two daughters, Mrs. W. H. Smith of Utley and Mrs. Alvie Bragg of near Elgin; one sister, Mrs. Winnie Pope of Anson; several grand children and great grand children.

Pall bearers were:  John Barton, Bruce Barton, Fred Moore, Bob Wynn, Will Watson, and Bob Burleson.

  

From June 28, 1934 Bastrop Advertiser (Contributed by D. Hancock)

 MRS. ALICE BENSON DIES IN MCDADE

 Funeral services for Mrs. Alice E. McLean Benson, age 78, were held Saturday morning at 9:00 o’clock from the Methodist church.  Burial was in the McDade cemetery, beside her husband and two sons, the Rev. T. N. Barton, of Ward Memorial Church, Austin conducting the services.  Mrs. Benson was born in Choctaw Co., Alabama, December 30, 1855, and moved to Bastrop county in 1862.  She was married to W. K. Benson January 14, 1879 and to this union four children were born.  All preceded her in death many years ago except one son, M. F. Benson of Sinton.  She is also survived by two grandchildren.  Mrs. Benson was the last surviving charter member of the McDade Methodist Church.  Active pallbearers were J. B. Hackworth, A. P. Williams, R. F. Wilson, J. F. Metcalft, L. R. Hoskins and R. J. Moore.

  Bastrop Advertiser 4/19/1934

  PIONEER WITNESS OF HOUSTON'S INAUGURATION DIES IN AUSTIN 

  Mrs. Mary Williams, born in 1844 while Texas was still a republic and

  one of the group which witnessed the inauguration of Gen. Sam Houston as

  Texas' first Governor, died in Austin Thursday evening at the home of her

  daughter, Mrs. Paul H. Goldmann, after a brief illness. 

  Mrs. Williams, who is believed to be among the last of the group attending

  the historic ceremony which made Sam Houston governor, was born in Bastrop

  County of pioneer stock, her family having settled in Texas in the early

  days while the state was still a part of Mexico. As a little girl she was

  brought to Austin by her father, Middleton Hill from Bastrop, to see Gen.

  Houston take the oath of office.

  Later came the turbulent days when Texas was embroiled in the Civil War,

  and one by one she watched her four brothers march off to join the Confederate

  forces. Was not for women in those days, but she helped her mother to run

  the household and aid in various ways by nursing wounded soldiers who came

  back to the community and making bandages for the men at the

  front. 

  She was married in the early '70s after the war, in which her husband

  was a young lieutenant. For a time they lived at Giddings, where he husband

  owned a store. She came to Austin 26 years ago, and has lived for many years,

  with her daughter, Mrs. Goldmann, her only survivor.- Austin

  American. 

 Bastrop Advertiser, 11/29/1934 

  FUNERAL SERVICES FOR D. P. HOLLAND HELD SUNDAY  

  Funeral services were held in Calvary Episcopal Church at 4 o'clock Sunday

  afternoon for David Pope Holland, 74, who quietly passed away very unexpectedly

  at 10:30 Saturday night. The Rev. Clarence H. Lake was in charge of the service

  with interment in Fairview Cemetery.

  Mr. Holland, seemingly was as well as usual Saturday night. He sat with

  his devoted wife and read until past 9 o'clock, and became ill as he began

  to retire for the night. The doctor was summoned and the neighbors were called

  and, though everything possible was done, it was to no avail. Mr. Holland

  was unusually well all of his life, until last February when he suffered

  an attack of the flu, from which he never fully recovered. His death was

  caused from heart failure.

  Mr. Holland was born on May 22, 1860, in Apalachicola, Florida. He was

  a son of Mary Ella Roberson and D. P. Holland II. On November 20, 1889, he

  was married to Miss Lela Telfair Higgins. Mr. Holland was successful in the

  legal profession, having practiced law in several states, leaving each location

  on account of his wife's ill health. He came to Texas in 1900, practicing

  law for a number of years before retiring. Since coming to Bastrop County

  12 years ago, he has given his entire time to his farming interests. He and

  Mrs. Holland lived on the farm about four years, but for the past eight years

  they have made their home in town.

  Mr. Holland was a loyal member of the Episcopal church, consistently but

  unpretentiously, religious all of his life. The pleasure of severing others

  was one of his outstanding characteristics. In 1888, during a scourge of

  yellow fever in Florida when every one was fleeing from the epidemic, he

  stayed and offered his assistance and nursed those who were stricken until

  he himself became a victim. For his faithful and unselfish service at this

  time, the government awarded him with a medal. During his stay in Bastrop

  County he showed the same characteristic in dealing with his Negro tenants.

  All of them loved and respected him, and always came to him for help and

  advice. 

  Perhaps, the most beautiful part of his life was his devotion to his wife,

  and her love for him. They were sweethearts through the last day of his life,

  and his last words were to comfort and encourage

  her. 

  Mr. Holland is survived by his wife, Lela Higgins Holland, and two sisters,

  Mrs. Martin Driscoll, of Brooklyn, NY, and Mrs. Lucy Alexander, of Pierce,

  Florida. 

  Pall bearers were Judge Hartford Jenkins, W. I. McDaniel, J. G. Bryson,

  E. C. Erhard, Fred Moore and Jno. O. Turner. Among those from out-of-town

  attending the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Brieger, and son, Raymond

  of Houston; Judge R. I. Batts, Mrs. John Middleton and Mr. and Mrs. Cecil

  Middleton, of Austin.

Bastrop Advertiser

MRS. JAMES H. CRAFT

Della Beula Trigg, daughter of Alanson and Ollie Trigg was born in Hills 

Prairie December 6th, 1856, and passed to her reward January 13th, 1937.

Her parents were born, reared and married near Winchester, TN. They moved to Texas in

1855, when their oldest daughter, Mary was an infant.

Della Trigg the subject of this sketch grew into lovely young womanhood, attending the

neighborhood school and Mrs. Sarah J. Orgain's School in Bastrop. I have heard people who

knew her when she was a girl speak of how pretty she was, with her deep blue eyes and fresh

rosy complexion.

Her father died when she was quite young and several years later her mother was married

to Mr. William Young, a kinsman of her first husband. Mr. Young was a kind and loving

step father to the five children of his wife and they were all deeply attached to him.

On December 15th, 1874, Della Trigg was married to James H. Craft, who became one of Bastrop

County's most prosperous and successful farmer-planters. They young couple made their home in

Hills Prairie for a number of years where they were active in social and religious affairs.

I 1880 Mrs. Craft united with the Baptist Church, and was ever after a most faithful and

loyal member. She and her husband were always among the most liberal supporters of their

church and it's enterprises.

To this couple were born eleven children, two dying in infancy, six splendid daughters, and

three devoted sons, growing to maturity.

Mrs. Craft was truly a home loving, a homemaking woman, ever "looking well to the ways of her

household" like the wise woman of the Bible. She was a devoted mother, and to her husband a

true helpmate and companion.

During the nineties Mr. Craft had a handsome and commodious home built in Bastrop and moved

his family here where they lived through the joys and sorrows of forty years. On February

13th, 1930, Mr. Craft passed away. Since that time some one of the daughters has devoted her

time and efforts to making her mother's life comfortable and happy. And Although through

the seven years since the loss of her husband, whom she missed so much, Mrs. Craft has been 

cyheerful and has occupied her time with little household tasks and piecing many beautiful

quilts which her children and grandchildren cherish very highly.

Mrs. Craft attended church regularly when her health and the weather permitted. She enjoyed

company and loved for her friends to call on her.

Funeral services were conducted by her pastor, Rev. T. R. Thomas, and she was laid to rest by

the side of her life companion under a mound of exquisite flowers.

Mrs. Craft leaves one sister, Mrs. Bettie Price, of Bastrop and one half brother, John

Young of Hills' Prairie. Six daughters, Mrs. Walter Lutz, Mrs. Vesta Jones, Mrs. Horace

Higgins, Mrs. Howard Perkins, all of Bastrop, Mrs. R. C. Wood of Italy, Texas, and Mrs. Paul

Haralson of Dallas. Her sons are Wallace adn Homer Craft of Bastrop and Walter Craft of Hills

Prairie. There are twelve grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

The pall bearers were Hartford Jenkins, Earl Erhard, W. I. McDaniel, Sam Higgins, S. L. 

Brannon, and Fred G. Haynie.  Eva H. L. Karling.

 Obituary - 1939 

  In the passing away of Mrs. Lou J. M. Perry on July 11th Smithville and

  Bastrop County have lost their oldest citizen. Mrs. Perry had reached the

  wonderful age of 97 years, 5 months and 15 days. She was born at Columbia,

  Tennessee in the year 1842 and came to Texas with her family in 1852, settling

  near Bastrop. She was married to John M. Perry in 1863 who, in the War between

  the States, served in Parson's brigade under Captain

  Highsmith. 

  She is survived by five daughters, Mrs. F. Moore of Columbus, Mrs. T.W.

  Maxwell of Boling, Mrs. Lulu Williams, Mrs. Callis Brewer and Mrs. V.S. McGowan

  all of Smithville and two sons, J.E. Perry of Floydada and Lon Perry of

  Smithville, 15 grand-children and 18

  great-grandchildren.

  The following grand sons acted as pall bearers: A.R. Maxwell, T.W. Maxwell,

  Lyt Maxwell, Pomp Perry, Ivan Perry and Euel

  Jenkins. 

  Funeral services were held at the family residence here in Smithville

  Wednesday afternoon, July 12th, with the Rev. Woodrow Jones officiating.

  Burial took place at Oak Hill Cemetery. 

  Thus has passed from us a citizen that truly has performed a noble and

  worthy life here among our people. Coming to Texas as a mere child, this

  girl grew up during the times of much pioneer work. People were coming to

  Texas from many sections of the nation, and when they arrived they generally

  stayed and helped to build a community, and Mrs. Perry is one of those who

  stayed among the rest of our people and did her full part in bringing about

  a more modern civilization here in Bastrop county. We are saddened at her

  departure, but her life and her efforts among us are duly appreciated by

  all who love and admire the history of our

  country. 

  Austin Statesman, Monday, December 6, 1943 

  ELGIN SHOTGUN DEATH CALLED ACCIDENTAL 

  ELGIN, Dec. 6 --Death of Barney Culp, 43 year-old Elgin native, who was

  found shot to death one mile south of here on State Highway 95 shortly after

  3 p.m. Sunday was due to "an accident by gunshot wound," M.A. Burleson, justice

  of the peace said in a coroner's verdict Monday. 

  A shotgun charge had accidentally entered his chest as Culp had gone bird

  hunting and had a bird dog tied in the rear of his car. Circumstances of

  Culp's death were investigated by three highway patrolmen and a Texas Ranger,

  before Justice Burleson entered his verdict. 

  Culp was discovered by J. H. Ray, civilian employee at Camp Swift. Elgin

  authorities were notified and an ambulance was called. Culp was dead when

  the ambulance arrived. 

  Culp recently purchased a farm near here after his discharge from the army. 

  Funeral services had not been announced Monday morning. 

  Surviving are his father, Amos C. Culp, three brothers, L.C. Culp of Manor,

  Theo Culp of McDade and Sid Culp of San Antonio; and two sisters, Mrs. C.E.

  Curtis and Mrs. Bud Rawlins, both of Smithville. 

  Bastrop Advertiser 7/1946

  SERVICES HELD FOR LIFE LONG RESIDENT 

  Friends of Pierce Wolfenberger were saddened last week when they learned

  of his death, which occurred, following a lingering illness, on Monday afternoon,

  July 8, about 6 o'clock.

  Mr. Wofenberger was born November 24, 1868, about 10 miles from Bastrop,

  and has lived here all of his life. His parents were Charles and Mary

  Wolfenberger. On November 8, 1896, at Cedar Creek, he was married to Miss

  Sallie Glass. They made their home near Bastrop, where they reared two lovely

  daughters. He was a member of the Baptist

  Church. 

  Surviving him are his widow and two daughters, Mrs. Winnie Culpepper and

  Miss Margaret J. Wolfenberger; one sister, Miss Mary Lee Wolfenbarger; one

  brother, George Wolfenberger, all of

  Bastrop. 

  Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon, July 9, at 5 o'clock,

  with Rev. John Allen officiating, and he was laid to rest beneath a mound

  of beautiful flowers in the Wolfenberger

  Cemetery. 

  Pall bearers were Frank Wolfenberger, Cedar Creek; Charlie Pierce

  Wolfenberger, Nolan Glass, Henry Glass, bill Glass, all of Bastrop, and Laurence

  Miller, Austin

  Friends and relatives from out of town who paid their last respects were

  A. H. Murchison and family, H. L. Reeves and family, Mr. and Mrs. I J Jackson,

  Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Glass, Dick Glass, Mrs. Murrell Gladney, Mr. and Mrs.

  Horace Glass and Mrs. Bud Carroll all of Austin; Mrs. Ray Brandon, Albany;

  Mrs. J R Taylor, Smithville; Mrs. Lula Nell Bays, Cuero; and Mrs. M D Dinges,

  Houston. 

  Bastrop Advertiser 4/1945

  A government marker will be placed on the grave of the late Franlin Hoehn

  Gray, early Bastrop pioneer who settled near Bastrop from Stuart Co, TN in

  1845. He served during the Civil War in Co F Wilkes 24th TX CAV and was wounded

  in action. He died in Red Rock in 1914 and is buried in the Cemetery at that

  place where the marker will be

  erected. 

  His son, J. T Gray, postmaster at Camp Woos, Real County, secured the

  marker through Judge R E Sparkman of Italy, Texas who has devoted seven years

  to locating and securing government markers for Confederate graves in TX.

  As a result of his work hundreds of Confederate graves throughout the state

  have been marked and this is one of a number for which he has secured markers

  in Bastrop County. 

  In addition to marking the graves Judge Sparkman files a record of each

  grave marked with TX Div United Daughters of the Confederacy and they are

  placed in the TX Conf Historical Museum in the State Capitol Building at

  Austin. 

  Elgin Courier August 1948 (Contributed by Mr. Curtis)

ALFRED THEO CULP LAID TO REST AUG. 23 

  Alfred Theo Culp succumbed to the effects of a gunshot wound to the chest,

  at 6:00 p.m. Saturday, August 21st in Brackenridge Hospital, after a three-day

  futile fight for life, after he was accidentally wounded on Thursday August

  19th. 

  Funeral services were held Monday, August 23rd from Hyltin Funeral Home

  in Austin, with Rev. Harry Pesnell, of Baptist Temple, Austin, officiating.

  Interment was in Memorial Park, Austin. Pall bearers were William Wesson,

  Dee Fowler, Calvin Clark, Clyde Sprouse, Awol Broadbeck and Henry C. Turner.

  A profusion of lovely flowers banked his final resting

  place. 

  The son of Mr. And Mrs. Amos Culp, Alfred Theo was born August 28, 1898

  in Elgin, Bastrop County, Texas. He attended the local school and grew to

  manhood here and in November 1917 married Annie Owen of Elgin. He engaged

  in farming near Elgin and later was employed with Elgin-Butler Brick Mfg.

  Co. In February 1944 he moved, with his family, to Austin, and resided at

  28 Salina. He was associated with the Kash Karry Grocery there for some time

  but more recently had been engaged in the used car business with his

  son. 

  Twenty years ago Mr. Culp accepted Christ and placed his membership in

  First Baptist Church Elgin. He was well-known in both Elgin and Austin and

  had a wide circle of friends.

  Surviving other than the widow are five sons, A.C., A.T., Jr., Leo, Lester

  and Johnny Bob Culp; two daughters, Mrs. Woodie Hibbs, Mrs. Marjorie Johnson,

  all of Austin; eight grandchildren, Lesie and Jimmy Hibbs, Patricia Ann Culp,

  Shirley and Michael Culp, Raymond Culp, Marie Anderson, Richard Clay Culp,

  all of Austin; his father Mr. A.C. Culp, Elgin; two brothers, Louis Culp,

  Manor; Sid Culp, San Antonio; two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Rollins and Mrs. Lottie

  Curtis, both of Smithville.

  Among those from Elgin present to pay their last respects to his memory

  were, Mrs. Maude Owen and daughters, Mrs. George Cottle, Mr. and Mrs. S.

  H. Culp, Mr. and Mrs. Courtney Craig, Mr. and Mrs. A.C.

Bastrop Advertiser August 9, 1951

The following are those that have passed away since last Homecoming, according to the

Advertiser files beginning with the issue of June 9.

Oscar Pfeiffer, 69, June 3

George Cabbell, 58, June 12

Robert "Doc" Woody, 47, June 21

Mrs. Lula Lee Walker, 76, June 20

George Wayne Smith, 85, June 19, in Harlingen

John Riley Alexander, 56, July 11.

Frank Ingram, 66, July 9

C. L. Hendrix, 69, July 15

Mrs. Margaret Hills, July 23, Los Angeles, California

Mrs. H.J. Kesselus, 73, July 27

Charles Rex Anderson, 21, August 7

Edward G. Kleinert of McDade, 55, August 15

Michael Augustus (Gus) Wallace, 76, August 29

Mrs. Elizabeth Wilkes Owens, 63, September 22

Mrs. Cora Harrison, 65, October 4

Mrs. Alma Dawson, October 18

Dr. T. B. Taylor, 88, October 21, in Jourdanton.

Whitlow Elzner, 39, October 26, San Antonio

L. L. Ethington, 25, November 4, in Baytown

Mrs. Alfred Griesenbeck, 82, November 12

Jennings L. Goode, December 4, Austin

Mrs. L. W. Olive, 87, December 19, Dallas

Glenn Anderson Harrison, 30, December 24

Mrs. Marie Elizabeth Shepherd, 76, Beaumont

W. T. Tucker, 89, January 9

Thomas J. Breeding, 60, January 19, Red Rock

Mrs. M. C. Booth, 58, January 25, Lockhart

W. B. Ransome, 81, February 19

Charlie H. Wallace, 81, February 22

W. W. Adcock, 73, February 21, Utley

Mrs. George Voigt, 65, March 15, Red Rock

Mrs. J. H. Hendrix, 89, March 15

William Wuneburger, 89, March 28

Pat Morris, 58, Tumacacori, Arizona

Lonnie P. Miller, 67, April 17

Edward Lee Culpepper, 80, April 21, Red Rock

Bastrop Advertiser 12/13/1951

SISTER OF WILL HANNA BURIED    

Funeral services were held Thursday, December 6, at 2:00 o'clock for Mrs. 

J. Richard Stephens, 62, of McMahan.

Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Lilly Hutcheson of Lockhart; a son, Nolan

Stephens of San Antonio; six sisters, Mrs. Amanda Harris of Red Rock; Mrs. Ola Wilson of

Smithville; Mrs. Irene Bolton of Dale; Mrs. Emma Bright, Seguin; Mrs. Mary Black, Corpus

Christi; and Mrs. Virgia Gould, Center; four brothers, Zack Hanna, High Grove; Gillford

and Mohlon Hanna, both of Red Rock; and Will Hanna of Bastrop.

Bastrop Advertiser 7/26/1951

MRS. LEWIS DIES AT RED ROCK

Funeral service for Mrs. Henrietta M. Lewis, 75, were held Saturday, July 21, at four o'clock

from the Marrs Funeral Home in Smithville, with Dr. Odis Rainer, officiating.

Mrs. Lewis passed away at the home of her son, Jake Lewis, at Red Rock, Thursday, July 19,

following a stroke.  She had not been well for the past two years, when she suffered a 

previous stroke.  Although she had been blind for a number of years, Mrs. Lewis had lived a

happy, helpful life until her illness.

Pall bearers were grandsons and grandsons-in-law. They were Pvt. J. G. Lewis of Fort Mamouth,

New York; Ray Randal, Houston; Harold Williams, Erwin Laake and James Wolf all of Bastrop.

She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Frankie Huff, Houston; Mrs. Sam Schaefer and Mrs.

Charlie Dunkin of Bastrop; two sons, Jake Lewis and Ernest Lewis of Red Rock; and one brother,

Dave Waldon of Donna; and a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Mrs. Lewis was born on November 4, 1875, in Bastrop County where she spent all of her life.

She was married to Frank Lewis, who preceeded her in death by three years. She was a member

of the Baptist Church.

Interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery.

  Bastrop Advertiser 6/24/1954

  PIONEER CITIZEN IS BURIED HERE SUNDAY 

  Mrs. Martha Ellen Erhard , 87, passed away at 3:30pm on Saturday, June

  19 in Austin, following a lingering illness. 

  Funeral services were conducted here at 4pm Sunday, June 20, with the

  Rev. W. M. Schulze of the First Methodist Church and the Rev. O. W. Sumerlin

  of the First Baptist Church, officiating. Burial was in Fairview

  Cemetery. 

  Pall bearers were Alex Waugh, Dr. A. C. Smith, E. F. Pearcy, John R. Allen,

  J. P. Sharp, W. R. Price, W. T. Higgins, Jr, and M. A. Prokop all of

  Bastrop. 

  Mrs. Erhard was born December 15, 1866, at Hallettsville, the daughter

  of S. D. Peterson and Elizabeth Jane Gage Peterson. She was married to Louis

  Reynolds Erhard, May 3, 1893, in Hallettsville and moved to Bastrop, where

  she made her home and reared a family.

  Mrs. Erhard was a member of the Methodist Church, which she attended regularly

  before she became ill. Her main interest in life was in her home and church

  work, characteristic of the pioneer lady that she was. 

  Survivors are two daughters; Mrs. L. C. Price of Bastrop and Mrs. Ray

  Arbuckle of Elgin; a son, Merton T Erhard of Memphis, Tennessee; two sisters,

  Miss Fannie Peterson and Mrs. E. L. Rarkington; two brothers, Thomas Peterson

  and Bert Peterson, all of Hallettsville.

  Friends and relatives from out of town attending the funeral were Mrs.

  J. T. Jaeggli of Moulton; Mrs. R. H. Fleming of Columbus, Georgia' M. B.

  Peterson and Marvin Peterson, Jr. of Houston; Mr. and Mrs. A. Moredoch, Mr.

  and Mrs. Wayne Davenport, Mrs. Warren Arbuckle, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Franke,

  Mrs. Pat Pfeiffer, Mrs. Roy Rice, O. E. Arbuckle, Mrs. Mildred Causer, Mr.

  and Mrs. Owens Carter, Mr. and Mrs. E. N. Sowell, Mr. and Mrs. Louie Pfeiffer,

  Mr. and Mrs. Noel Arbuckle, Wallace Arbuckle, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Dalton,

  Mr. And Mrs. E. R. Lind, Mrs. Lee Ray Hubbard, Mrs. M L Rivers, Mrs. B M

  Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Rankin, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Webb, W. H. Rivers Jr

  and Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Rivers III, all of

  Elgin. 

  Also Mrs. C. B. Tracy of El Paso; Mr. and Mrs. Ray Horn of Lufkin, and

  Mrs. Jack Tolleson and children of St. Louis,

  Missouri. 

  Aaron P Perkins Pioneer Citizen Laid to Rest 

  (Note: handwritten on this obit is "1956") 

  Aaron P. Perkins, Sr., 84, lifelong pioneer resident of Bastrop County,

  passed away at 12:00 o'clock Monday, February 13, at the John Sealy Hospital

  in Galveston, having been in ill health since August, 1955. Services were

  conducted at the Marrs Funeral Home in Smithville at 2:00 o'clock Wednesday

  afternoon, February 15, with the Rev. Wayland Woodall, pastor of the Assembly

  of God church, Bastrop, officiating. Burial was in the Alum Creek

  Cemetery. 

  Pall bearers were his grandsons, D.W. Clardy, Ennis Clardy, A.V. Clardy,

  M.V. Perkins, Bryson French and L.C.

  Courts. 

  (Note: D.W. Clardy is Delmar Woodrow Clardy, M.V. Perkins is Major V.

  Perkins) 

  Survivors include the following children, Aaron Eal Perkins, Bastrop;

  I.L. (Note: Ira Lee) Perkins, Petersburg; Mrs. Georgia Stewart and Mr. Ernest

  Williams, Austin; a host of other relatives and many

  friends. 

  Mr. Perkins was born on January 21, 1872, the son of William Perkins and

  Rebecca Cisco Perkins. He was married to Ellen Jane Walters, and established

  himself as a successful cattleman in this

  county. 

  Friends and relatives attending the funeral from out of town were Mrs.

  Lois Spivey, Liberty Hill; Mr. and Mrs. Ennis Clardy, and Mr. and Mrs. A.V.

  Clardy and daughters, Austin; Mr. and Mrs. M.V. Perkins, Baytown; Mrs. Clydie

  Joseph, Liberty Hill, all grandchildren; Mrs. London Robinson and Leonard

  Perkins, Elgin; and Mr. and Mrs. L.C. Courts and Mr. and Mrs. C.V. Courts,

  Ne-----nd (Nederland?) 

  The Bastrop Advertiser: "Milton Pressley Is Buried Here December 15th"

  (From December 1965)

  "Milton C. Pressley, 63, passed away at the local hospital at 10 o'clock

  Monday morning, December 13, following a lingering

  illness. 

  Funeral services were held from Cooper Funeral Home Wednesday afternoon,

  December 15, at 2:30 o'clock with the Rev. Dewey Baldwin, pastor of the First

  Baptist Church, officiating. Pall bearers were James B. Kershaw, Clyde Reynolds,

  Oren Eskew, N. R. Simpson, Hall Tarver and William Higgins. Burial was in

  Fairview Cemetery.

  He is survived by his wife; two brothers, W.B. Pressley of Brazoria and

  H.H. Pressley of Lake Charles, La; and two sisters, Mrs. May Cawley of Houston

  and Mrs. Martha E. Mitchell of Lincoln, Nebraska, and a number of nieces

  and nephews. 

  Born in the Cooks Point Community near Caldwell on November 25, 1902,

  Milton Curtis Pressley was the son of J.J. and Mary Catherine Sherrill Pressley.

  He was married to Miss Linda Sorge of

  Bastrop. 

  A veteran of World War II, he served in the United States Air Corps. He

  was an examiner for the Texas Employment Commission at the state office in

  Austin until his retirement last April. He was a member of the Church of

  Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints, and of the Sons of Herman Lodge No.

  154 of Paige, Texas.

  Relatives and friends from out of town attending the funeral were Amelia

  Pressley and Mrs. Helen Lookingbill and children of Brazoria; Mr. and Mrs.

  Jack Cawley and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Watson of Houston; Bill Cawley and Mr.

  and Mrs. James Freeman of Bryan; Mrs. M.E. Mitchell of Lincoln,

  Nebraska. 

  Mrs. Elsie Fisher, Mrs. Leona Raschke and Leon A. Schultz of Paige; Mrs.

  Oscar Cruz; Mrs. Paula Sanchez, Kay Prewitt, Mrs. Jean Richardson, Mickie

  Taylor, Otto Heindeke, Harry Frederick, Sam Bennett, T.W. Davidson, Charles

  Purcell, Howard Harkins, C.P. Garcia and Rayford Mims, all of Austin and

  Herman Hempel of Long Island, New

  York." 

  Reese Edward Tanner was born in Fort Worth 20 Jun 1927 to David Edward

  and Pearl Syble (Speed) Tanner and died 2 May 1990 in Bedford, Tarrant County,

  Texas. Reese was the grandson of Joel Haskins and Virginia Lee (Outlaw) Tanner

  of Elgin, Bastrop County. Reese Tanner was married to Marsha Witkowski 6

  Nov 1957. 

Ft Worth Star-Telegram, Friday, 4 May 1990 (Contributed by Mr. Curtis)

  Fort Worth - - Reese Edward Tanner, a retired district manager in engineering

  for Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. died Wednesday at a Bedford hospital.

  He was 62. 

  Funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. tomorrow at Lucas & Moore Funeral Home

  on Brentwood Stair Road. Graveside service will be at 11.30 a.m. tomorrow

  in Hillcrest Memory Garden in Hillsboro, Hill

  County. 

  Mr. Tanner was born in Fort Worth and was a lifelong resident. 

  He was a member of the Telephone Pioneers and the Church of Christ. 

  Mr. Tanner was an Army veteran of World War II. 

  The family suggests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society. 

  Survivors: Two sons, Robert Wayne Tanner and David Edward Tanner, both

  of Fort Worth; two daughters, Susan Renee Tanner and Ann Marie Tanner, both

  of Fort Worth; sister, Virginia Lee Howington of Denver, and two grandsons. 

  John Charles Craig (or J.C. to his friends), 59, died 27 April 1989 at

  his home in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii. He was born 3 Jun 1929 near Elgin, Bastrop

  County, Texas the son of Dee B. and Alma Gertrude (Outlaw) Craig. He was

  the grandson of Charles Bernard & Sarah Elizabeth (Tyler) Craig and John

  Henry & Sarah Elizabeth (House) Outlaw. John graduated from Elgin High

  School, served in the U.S. Army in Korea, and graduated from the University

  of Texas during 1957.

  John married Marie Booze in Reno, Nevada on 23 August 1967. He was Traffic

  Manager for the Port of Sacramento, California until his retired in 1988.

  He died following a lengthy illness (brain tumor) and was buried in the Veterans

  Cemetery, Maui, Hawaii.

  John is survived by his wife of the home; two brothers, Curtis D. Craig

  of Oklahoma City and Henry B. Craig of Tulsa, Oklahoma; as well as two nieces

  and two nephews. 

  Lucille Martin, 86, a lifetime resident of Cedar Creek, died in Austin

  5 March 2000. She was injured in a fall about a week earlier in a parking

  lot in the Round Rock area. Lucille was born on the family ranch in Cedar

  Creek on 7 September 1913 to Turner L. and Velma Ella (Outlaw) Martin. She

  was buried 10 March 2000 beside her husband Robert, who died 8 March 1982,

  in the Upper Cedar Creek Cemetery. Lucille is survived by a sister Velma

  Shell of Angleton; two nephews, Turner Shell of Cedar Creek and Edward Shell

  of the United Arab Emirates; a niece, Carol Barnett of Angleton and several

  great nieces and great nephews. Others from out of town were first cousins

  Juanita Owen of Elgin, Faye Owen Stripling of Shepherd, and Curtis D. Craig

  of Oklahoma City.

  The Elgin Courier Thursday, February 5, 1953 (Contributed by Mr. Curtis)

  A. C. Culp, Pioneer Bastrop Co. Settler, Laid to Rest Jan. 29 

  Last rites for Mr. Amos C. Culp, pioneer settler of Bastrop County were

  held Thursday afternoon, Jan. 29, 1953, at 3:30 o'clock from the chapel of

  Miller Mortuary with the Rev. C. Edward Fraim, pastor of Central Christian

  Church, officiating. The favorite hymn of the deceased, "Sweet Bye and Bye"

  and "Rock of Ages" were sung by the choir. Burial was in the Elgin Cemetery.

  Pallbearers were Ellaig L. Craig, S. H. Culp, Wayland Ridings, Finch Dunkin,

  Hardy Frost and Louie Pfeiffer.

  Amos C. Culp was the son of John Franklin Culp and Mary Ann Sowell Culp

  of Tennessee and was born in Memphis, Tenn. Feb. 13, 1866. At the age of

  4 years he came to Texas by wagon train with his family who settled in Bastrop

  County and engaged in farming, and grew to young manhood near

  Bastrop. 

  He married Sarah Ella Erwin of Bastrop who died Sept. 11, 1909 leaving

  him with 8 young children. Mr. Culp reared his family, taking the place of

  both father and mother until all were grown and married, and his devotion

  and loving care re their most precious memory of a father who found no sacrifice

  too great for them as he taught them to be trustworthy and God-fearing

  citizens. 

  Nov. 11, 1934 he married Mrs. Jessie Siegmund who, with the children gave

  him every care and attention during his lengthy illness at his home in Elgin

  where he had resided since he retired from farming activities some twenty

  years ago. He passed away at 1:45 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, 1953 at the age

  of 86 years, 11 months and 15 days.

  By faith, Mr. Culp was a Baptist and had been a member of the Baptist

  Church many years. He held the respect and esteem of a large friendship extending

  throughout this section, evidenced by the profusion of floral tributes which

  banked his final resting place and the large attendance of relatives and

  friends from other places present to pay their last respects to his

  memory. 

  Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Jessie Culp, Elgin; two daughters, Mrs.

  C. E. Curtis and Mrs. L. F. Rollins, both of Smithville; two sons, Louie

  Culp, Austin; Sid Culp, San Antonio; one step-daughter, Mrs. W. E. Rackley,

  Corpus Christi; three step-sons, Irby Siegmund, Corpus Christi; Hugh Siegmund,

  Rockport and Herbert Seigmund, Freeport; 18 grandchildren and 19

  great-grandchildren. Also one brother; John Culp, Thorndale, and one sister,

  Mrs. Tex Harvey, San Antonio.

  Among the out-of-town relatives and friends attending the funeral were

  Mrs. Horace Pally, Messrs. and Mesdames Louie Culp, Curtis Culp and family,

  A. C. Culp and family, A. T. Culp and family, Lester Culp and family, Woody

  Hibbs and family and Mrs. Theo Culp and sons, all of Austin; Sid Culp, San

  Antonio; Sidney Culp, Bishop; Messrs. and Mesdames L. F. Rollins and family,

  C. E. Curtis, Mesdames E. H. Malone, F. W. Maxwell, Callie Brewer, Raja Walker,

  George McMahan, Lela Dennis, N. M. Riggs, and Lou Perry, all of Smithville;

  Rev. Arthur Lockhart and Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Hart, of La Grange; Mr. and Mrs.

  Rodney Mundine and son, Aransas Pass; Mrs. Uba Rackley, Corpus Christi; Mr.

  and Mrs. Hugh Siegmund, Elbert and Milton, and Glenn Mundine, Mr. and Mrs.

  Sam Mundine, Titus and D. S. Mundine, all of Rockport; Mr. and Mrs. J. H.

  Ayers, La Porte; Messrs. and Mesdames Charlie Mogonye, Jr., and Mervin Craig,

  Mesdames S. J. Spier, Bertice A. Huey, Allen Huey Hodges, all of Austin;

  Mrs. Clarence Baird, Messrs. John and Ned Culp, all of Thorndale. 

  Sarah Rebecca (Outlaw) Culp was born 19 Feb 1864 in Bastrop County to

  David and Sarah Elizabeth (Erwin) Outlaw. She married James Henry Culp, son

  of Franklin and Mary Ann (Sowell) Culp 25 Dec 1884 in Bastrop County. They

  had three sons, Amos Jackson, Samuel Henry and Herbert Virgil. She died of

  typhoid fever in Elgin 30 Mar 1914 and is buried in the Elgin

  Cemetery. 

  Elgin Courier - Thursday, December 16, 1971 (Contributed by Mr. Curtis)

  NATIVE ELGINITE PASSES AWAY HERE

  Samuel Henry (Sam) Culp, 78, native Elgin resident, died December 3, 1971,

  at Fleming Memorial Hospital.

  Funeral was Sunday, December 5, at the First Baptist Church with Rev.

  W. Ray Head officiating. Miller-Newby Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

  Burial was in Elgin City Cemetery.

  Pall bearers were David Culp, Henry Culp, H.V. Culp, Jr., Raymond Culp,

  Lawrence Matetzschk, and Ray Culp.

  Mr. Culp was born August 24, 1893, to James Henry and Rebecca Culp in

  Elgin. He was a long time member of the Elgin Baptist Church and had served

  as church treasurer and as a deacon.

  He maintained a lively interest in baseball, both as a player and later

  as a spectator. He caught his last competitive game after age 60. 

  From 1915 to 1943 Mr. Culp was an Elgin merchant having had his store

  located at different time in the south and north business sections. From

  1943 until his 1961 retirement he was business manager of the local

  hospital. 

  Great tribute was paid to the memory of this friendly citizen in that

  his real base of living always included his friends. Whether he came to know

  them through work, leisure or his church, he had a greeting and ready

  conversation for them.

  With Mr. Culp, friendship was no formula, it was a genuine reflection

  of whet he felt for others.

  Survivors are his wife, Ella Mae; one son, Howard; one granddaughter,

  Tami; and two grandsons, Stephen and David, of

  Austin. 

  The Bastrop Advertiser 3/11/2000

  Luther Ross 

  Dr. Luther W. Ross, 77, of Kerrville died Sunday, March 5, 2000 at his

  residence. 

  He was born Sept. 14, 1922 in Taylor and had been a Kerville resident

  since 1953. 

  He was a retired superintendent of Kerrville State Hospital. He was confirmed

  as a Lutheran. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club, where he was named citizen

  of the year, Hill Country Medical Association, American Psychiatric Society

  and the Kerrville Area Chamber of

  Commerce. 

  He served two years and seven months in the United States Army in World

  War II. He married Rebecca Franklin on Sept. 9, 1948 in Round Rock. 

  Survivors include his wife, Rebecca Rose of Kerrville; two daughters,

  Betsy Colvin of Kerville and Susie Gass of Seguin; one son, Wayne Ross of

  Bastrop; and five grandchildren, Ray Ross, Cody Nelms, Derek Nelms, Beth

  Colvin and Amy Colvin.

  A memorial service was held March 8 at Grimes Funeral Chapels in

  Kerrville. 

  Those who desire may make memorial contributions to the charity of one's

  choice. 

  Lucille Martin 

  Lucille Martin, 86, of Bastrop died Sunday, March 5, 2000. 

  She was active in the Cedar Creek Methodist Church, the American Association

  of Retired People of Bastrop and was also an avid quilter at the Bastrop

  Senior Center.

  She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. Martin, who died in

  March of 1982.

  She is survived by a sister, Velma Shell of Angleton; nephews, turner

  and wife, Jo Shell of Cedar Creek, and Edward Shell, also of Cedar Creek;

  a niece, Carol Barnett and husband, Jerry of

  Alvin. 

  Service was held Friday at Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home in Bastrop with

  the Rev. Bill Krieg, the Rev. David Skinner and the Rev. Jimmie Cottle

  officiating. 

  Serving as pall bearers were Pat Williams, Brian Trelle, George Moore,

  Jim Collins, Gordon Powell and Everette

  Owen. 

  Interment will be in the Upper Cedar Creek

  Cemetery. 

  Funeral arrangements were by Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home in

  Bastrop. 

  Irene Welch 

  Irene Ruby Welch, 84, died Monday, March 6, 2000 after a lengthy illness.

  She was born April 6, 1915 and was a lifetime resident of Austin. 

  Her husband, Thomas S. Welch, preceded her in death. 

  Survivors include her daughters, Rosie Friske of Round Rock, Nelda Hall

  of Austin, Bessie Campbell of Bastrop, Judy McNees of Austin and Sandra Steinkamp

  of Minnesota; three sons, Tommy Welch and Ralph Welch, both of Austin, and

  Robert Welch of Emory; 19 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and one

  great-great-grandchild.

  The family received friends March 8, at the Cook-Walden Funeral Home in Austin. 

  Funeral service was held March 9 in the Colonial Chapel of the Cook-Walden

  Funeral Home. Interment followed at Fiskville

  Cemetery. 

  Lettie Hall 

  Lettie B. Robinson Hall died Feb. 29, 2000. 

  She was born March 26, 1900 to Willie Kitchen and American Robinson Kitchen

  in Bastrop County. She had two sisters to precede her in death along with

  her parents. 

  She was a member of the Macedonia Baptist Church since

  1929. 

  She married Clyde Hall on May 4, 1936. He died July 26, 1992. From this

  marriage there were no children, but they had a Godchild named Wanda

  Tarver. 

  She was a member of Mission Board No. 1 and a member of the Senior Choir.

  She was in the Deaconess Association until her health

  failed. 

  She is survived by her sister, Mellie Kitchen Williams and brother-in-law,

  Fan Williams, and one nephew, G. W.

  Hyder. 

  Services were Tuesday, March 7 at Macedonia Baptist Church in Bastrop,

  presided over by the Rev. C. A. Williams,

  pastor. 

  Gruder Tolliver, 70, of Austin died March 3, 2000. 

  Survivors include his children, Matthew Tolliver, Gruder Tolliver, Jr.,

  Rosetta Tolliver and Larry Tolliver, all of Austin; 12 grandchildren; and

  10 great-grandchildren.

  Funeral service was held Wednesday, Marcy 8 at Elgin Funeral Home with

  interment in the Westbrook Cemetery.

  Helen Deary 

  Helen Marie Deary, 54, of Smithville died Thursday, March 2, 2000 in

  Garland. 

  Services will be Saturday, March 11 at 1 p.m. at the Mount Pilgrim Baptist

  Church in Smithville. Burial will follow at the Colorado Cemetery in

  Smithville. 

  Arrangements were made by Pendergrass-People's Mortuary Inc. 

  The Smithville Times Thursday, March 9, 2000 

  Katherine E. Story

  Katherine E. Story, 93, of Smithville passed away Wednesday, March 1. 

  Katherine was born July 25, 1906 in Dallas to Frank and Katherine E. (Moore)

  Stuckert. 

  She is survived by her daughter Katherine E. Cook of Smithville; granddaughter

  Marilyn Jo Hamilton; great granddaughters, Kathy Reader and Berttany Hamilton;

  great grandsons, Trey Courtemanche and Bart Hamilton; great great grandchildren,

  Christopher Reader, Janiey Reader, Cade Courtemanche and Claire

  Courtemanche. 

  Services were held Friday, March 3, at 2 pm at Marrs-Jones Funeral Home

  Chapel. Burial was in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Smithville. Rev. Rebecca Fox

  Nuelle officiated. 

  July 5, 1995 (Contributed by Mr. Curtis)

  Elgin Courier 

  SAMUEL HOWARD CULP

  S. Howard Culp, age 69, of Austin, passed away after a lengthy illness.

  Originally of Elgin, Mr. Culp was valedictorian of the class of 1943 at Elgin

  High School, later moving to Austin where he studied accounting at the University

  of Texas and computer programming at Durham Business College. He was employed

  at the Texas State Comptroller's office for 14 years. 

  An accomplished pianist and organist, Mr. Culp entertained soldiers at

  the old Camp Swift near Bastrop during World War II. After retirement, Mr.

  Culp took great interest in issues such as technology, education and the

  elderly, closely following all state legislation and the recent restoration

  of our state capital.

  Mr. Culp is survived by his three children, David Culp of Cordova, Tennessee,

  twins, Stephen and Tami Culp, both of Leander and five grandchildren, Shannon,

  Megan, Matthew, Austin and Ryan Culp.

  Graveside services were held Monday at 11 a.m. at the Elgin Cemetery. 

  Arrangements were by Elgin Funeral Home. 

  Effie Maude (Outlaw)Owen, born 5 Feb 1894 near Elgin, to John Henry Outlaw

  and Sarah Ann Elizabeth (House) Outlaw, married Donville Owen 28 Jan 1912

  in Elgin, Bastrop County. She died 23 May 1983 in Austin and is buried in

  Elgin Cemetery. The obit appeared it the Elgin Courier sometime during May

  1983. 

  Elgin Courier 

  Maude O. Owen 

  Maude O. Owen, 89, of Elgin, died in Brackenridge Hospital, May 23. Funeral

  services were held from the Newby Funeral Chapel at 4 p.m. May 24, with Brother

  Lloyd Massey of the Church of Christ, officiating. Burial was in the Elgin

  Cemetery. 

  Survivors are one son, James Wilson Owen of Jacksonville, Arkansas; four

  daughters, Louise Owen, Mamie Belle Cottle, Juanita Owen, all of Elgin; and

  Faye Stripling of Houston; and three grandchildren and one

  great-grandchild.

  Elgin Courier 17 December 1936  (Contributed by Mr. Curtis)

In Memory of Odis Outlaw

  Odis, son of Mr. And Mrs. Earl Outlaw, was born Dec. 31, 1916, five miles

  south of Elgin, died Dec 10, 1936 from injuries received in a motorcycle

  accident Dec 9 on the entrance steps of the Elgin Brick Hotel. Emergency

  treatment was given him by Dr. Joe Fleming, then he was rushed by J.C. Miller

  ambulance to Brackenridge Hospital, Austin accompanied by a great uncle,

  Edwin Outlaw and R.W. McCreery with whom he was employed at the time of the

  accident. 

  His father in company with an uncle, Dee Craig followed them reaching

  the hospital about thirty minutes after the ambulance did. 

  All that loving hands and medical aid could do was done but to no avail.

  He never regained consciousness.

  Odis lived his entire life in Bastrop County with the exception of four

  years he lived in Williamson County near

  Type. 

  He received his education from McDuff, Type and Elgin Schools. 

  His mother, Mrs. Lola Scott Outlaw, passed away while living near Type

  Nov 28, 1930. 

  In October 1931 he and his father moved in with his grandmother Outlaw,

  where they have made their home. Since Odis had many warm friends since being

  employed with McCreedy's filling station who are deeply grieved by his untimely

  death. 

  Pallbearers were: R.J. Upchurch, Lester McCreedy, Taylor Bell Bailey,

  Harold Gardner, Herbert and Osborn Cottle. 

  His grave was covered with a blanket of flowers, symbols of love, sent

  by relatives and friends.

  Surviving are his father, Mr. Earl Outlaw, grandparents, Mr. And Mrs.

  John Scott, Mrs. J.H. Outlaw; Aunts, Mesdames Dee Craig and Donville Owen,

  Elgin; L.C. Culp, Manor; Uncles, Mr. Chessie Scott, Elgin; Mr. Walter Scott,

  Austin besides a host of other

  relatives. 

  Out-of-town relatives attending the funeral were: Mr. Walter Scott and

  son and daughter; Mr. And Mrs. Robert Martin, Mrs. J.B. Pierce and granddaughter,

  Austin; Mr. T.L. Martin, Cedar Creek and Mr. and Mrs. L.C. Culp and children,

  Manor. 

 Elgin Courier 1998 (Contributed by Mr. Curtis)

  L.F. Clark Jr. 

  L. F. Clark Jr., 65 of McDade, died Saturday, February 28, 1998 in

  Austin. 

  Mr. Clark was born in Bastrop County to the late Leverett Franklin and

  Annie Mary (Mundine) Clark. A resident of McDade for the past 40 years, Mr.

  Clark was a carpenter and millwright. He married Eilen LaVerne Dunkin on

  March 21, 1951 in La Grange. 

  Mr. Clark was a member of the Carpenters Local Union #1266 for over 30

  years, an active member of the Polled Hereford Association, director of Polled

  Herefords for the Travis County Junior Livestock show, a member of the Blue

  Volunteer Fire Department and a member of the Concerned Tax Payers of Lee

  County. 

  Visitation was Monday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Phillips & Luckey

  Funeral Home in Rockdale. Services were 2 p.m. Tuesday at Adina Christian

  Church near Lexington with burial in Adina

  Cemetery. 

  Mr. Clark was preceded in death by his parents and an infant

  brother. 

  Survivors include his wife, La Verne Dunkin Clark of Mcdade; sons, J.

  R. Clark and wife Gloria of Lexington; daughters, Linda Gale Robinson and

  husband Tom of Austin, Peggy Jo Biehle and husband Larry of Lexington, Judy

  Lynn Broussard and husband Craig of New Braunfels; 10 grandchildren, one

  great-grandchildren.

  Pallbearers were Jeffrey Brown, Joshua Clark, Paul Biehle, Dale Turnipseed,

  Jerry Turnipseed, Jerry Turnipseed and Ray Turnipseed. 

  Memorials may be given to Hospice Austin, 4107 Spicewood Springs Road,

  Austin, Texas 78759 

  Elgin Courier, Thursday May 16,1951 (Contributed by Mr. Curtis)

  Funeral Service Held Here Friday for Mrs. W.P. Culp, Sr. 

  Funeral services were held Friday afternoon, May 4 at 2:30 o'clock at

  First Baptist Church for Mrs. W.P. Culp, Sr., widow of a prominent pioneer

  Elgin businessman and one of the incorporators of the Elgin National Bank,

  which he served as an officer and director until his death in 1942. The Rev.

  E.L. Sparks of Austin officiated. 

  Interment was in the Elgin

  Cemetery. 

  Pallbearers were Sam Culp, A.J. Rankin, George Loftus, Ray Arbuckle, Enoch

  Lind, Leslie Fisher, all of Elgin; Bremond Culp, Thorndale and Herbert Culp

  of Austin. 

  Honorary pallbearers included W.H. Rivers, Jr., Roy Rivers, L.P. Cherry,

  W.C. Brown, Harvie Allen, M.L. Rivers, A.C. Brown, Buck Christian, George

  Pruitt, John L. Dannelley, Dean Davis, Clay Davis, O.A. Davis, Wallace Gillum,

  Adolph Sowell, C.W. Webb all of Elgin; W.C. Rivers, Amos M. Felts, Austin;

  Tignal Jones, Bastrop.

  Mary Ella House, the daughter of Labon and Nancy House, was born in Bastrop

  County, several miles north of Bastrop, on February 22, 1862. On November

  13, 1887 she married Willis Patrick (Wid) Culp who had come to Texas from

  Friendship, Tennessee in 1869 and was a prosperous farmer in Bastrop County.

  They came to Elgin in 1899 to make their home and residing on East Brenham

  Street, where they reared their only son, the late W.P. (Powell) Culp, Jr.

  who died in November 1946. Mr. Culp preceded his son in death four

  years. 

  Since her husband's passing Mrs. Culp lived alone, moving from the homestead

  to a cottage at 118 N. Avenue C adjacent to her church and one block off

  Main Street in the fall of 1943. Despite her impaired eyesight she did all

  her housework, sewing and shopping and attended church regularly. Although

  frail she was durable and full of energy, courage and faith and very independent.

  She considered others ahead of herself to a fault. Endowed with a keen sense

  of humor her droll witticisms and sagacity endeared her to a large and admiring

  circle of friends who sought her out for priceless companionship or wise

  council. 

  Mrs. Culp was the last member of her family of four sisters and one brother.

  The brother, Will D. House departed this life Sept 21, 1950, the sisters

  years ago. 

  She was a Baptist by faith and down through the years was a prominent

  and influential member and worked in First Baptist Church and the WMU, which

  was known as the Ladies Aid at the time she joined as a charter member and

  served in official capacity. She was for many years an officer in Elgin Cemetery

  Association, resigning her duties only when her eyesight failed. Civic and

  school projects of importance received her consideration and

  support. 

  Mrs. Culp died Thursday morning, May 3, at 10:30 in Fleming Memorial Hospital

  from the effects of a heart attack. The body lay in state at her home until

  just prior to the funeral hour when it was removed to First Baptist Church,

  to rest before a background of floral

  tributes. 

  Survivors are two grandsons, Captain W.P. Culp, Ret., of Lincolnwood,

  Illinois and Jack Culp, Sr., of Houston, Texas and three great-grandsons;

  and a number of nieces and nephews.

  Among those from other places attending the funeral were: Mrs. C.D. Hays,

  Jack Hays, Amos Felts, Mrs. Joe Krebs, J.F. Foster, W.C. Rivers, Mr. And

  Mrs. Herbert Culp, Mr. and Mrs. Will Evans, all of Austin; Bremond Culp,

  Thorndale; Mrs. Alma Westbrook, Mrs. Texanna Harvey, Mrs. Joseph Palmara,

  of San Antonio; Mr. and Mrs. Ed Curtis of Smithville; Mrs. G.A. Schaefer,

  Tignal Jones, Bastrop; Capt. W.P. Culp, Ret., Illinois; Mr. and Mrs. Jack

  Culp, Sr. and sons, Houston; Mary Reed Culp, Waco; Cpl. W.D. House, Ft. Sill,

  Oklahoma, and other whose names are

  unavailable. 

  Thursday, April 21, 1977-Elgin Courier-Elgin, Texas (Contributed by Mr. Curtis)

  MRS. MILDRED MILLER

  Mrs. Cecil (Mildred) Miller died on April 13, 1977, in Fleming Memorial

  Hospital and was buried on Friday, April 15, in the Elgin Cemetery. 

  Mildred Kathryn Outlaw, daughter of Edwin R. Outlaw and Ola Mayo was born

  on July 17, 1906, in Elgin where she spent her entire life. When she was

  a young girl she professed her faith in Christ and became an active member

  of the First Baptist Church of Elgin.

  On June 23, 1926, she was married to Cecil Ralph Miller. Last year they

  celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary. After her marriage she united

  with the First United Methodist Church of Elgin. 

  Mildred was a useful, active, talented member of the Elgin Community.

  She was an ex-president of the New Century Club and at the time of her demise

  was an Active Life Member. 

  She was a past Worthy Matron of the Elgin Chapter No. 241 of the Eastern

  Star, as well as having served as the secretary for twenty years or longer.

  She received numerous Grand Appointments including the Grand Chapter

  Representative to Saskatchewan, Canada for three years. 

  She was a member of the Capitol Arts Society of Austin having shown and

  sold her pictures in their gallery until her recent illness. She also

  successfully showed pictures in a Temple Art Gallery. Her art work is known

  not only in the community but also in other cities and states. For the past

  four months her ill health curtailed her

  activities. 

  Mildred was called to her Eternal home early on the morning of April 13,

  1977. Her departure saddens all who knew her. She is survived by her husband,

  a sister Sue Adkerson of Bertram, a brother E. R. (Jack) Outlaw Jr. of Yuma,

  Arizona, and a niece Katherine Woods of Denton. 

  She was interred in the Elgin Cemetery in the Miller Family burial plot

  following a service conducted by the Rev. Ross Welch, assisted by the Rev.

  W. F. Galbraith. Pallbearers were Paul Farris, W. R. Niebuhr, C. W. Thompson,

  Lawson Rivers, N. R. Radtke, W. R. Fitzpatrick, Paul R. Abel and Harvey

  Condron. 

  CECIL MILLER (Contributed by Mr. Curtis)

  Cecil Ralph Miller, 73 of Elgin, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 1977,

  in Brackenridge Hospital in Austin. A life-long resident of Elgin, Miller

  was a retired Elgin merchant and funeral director; a member of the First

  United Methodist Church, Elgin Masonic Lodge and Ben Hur Shrine

  Temple. 

  His funeral service was held on May 24 at 2:00 p.m. in Newby Funeral Chapel

  and was officiated by Rev. Ross Welch and Rev. W. F. Galbraith. Interment

  was in the Elgin Cemetery. The pallbearers were Paul Farris, Walter Puckett,

  Harvey Condron, Wesley Niebuhr, W. R. Fitzpatrick, C. W. Thompson, Wayland

  Foehner and N. R. Radtke. 

  Survivors are his sisters-in-law, Mrs. Sue Adkerson of Bertram and Mrs.

  Ruth Miller of Elgin; one brother-in-law, Jack Outlaw of Youma, Arizona;

  and a niece, Mrs. Katherine Woods of

  Denton. 

  LYDIA CATHRINE MAYO  (Contributed by Mr. Curtis)

  died 1929 

  Mrs. Lydia Cathrine Mayo, 73, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank

  Smith, in Austin, Saturday night at 12 o'clock from the effects of fall stones,

  following an intermittent illness of several months duration. Preliminary

  services were held Sunday at the home of Mrs. Smith in the presence of a

  large concourse of friends, after which the funeral cortege came to Elgin

  where services were continued at 4 o'clock in the First Baptist church which

  was beautifully decorated with cut flowers and pot plants. The Rev. Morrison,

  of Austin, conducted the sad rites, assisted by the Rev. M. H. Godfrey, local

  Baptist minister. A selected choir rendered sweet songs, dear to the heart

  of the departed and she was gently laid to rest in the pretty Elgin

  cemetery. 

  Lydia Cathrine Wood was the daughter of William and Elizabeth Wood and

  was born on August 13, 1855 in Bastrop county. She was married to J. D. Mayo

  and made her home in Elgin some thirty-five years. Her husband preceded her

  in death twenty-seven years and her three sons had also answered the last

  call prior to her going.

  Mrs. Mayo united with the Baptist church when a child and has always believed

  and practiced her true religious teachings learned so long ago. She was indeed

  a good woman and expressions of praise of her great Christian character,

  were numerous and frequent. She made friends easily and held a large friendship

  here. Many devoted friends mourn her death, who have felt her kind hand and

  sweet sympathy in times of sickness and sorrow during her residence here.

  Austin friends will miss her inspiring presence and influence. Besides being

  a friend to friends, she was a mother in every sense of the word to her

  daughters, who are now sorely bereft of her tender

  ministrations.

  Surviving her are three daughters, Mesdames Frank Smith and Edwin Outlaw,

  Austin, and Charlie Carter, Elgin; one sister, Mrs. W. A. Kilgore, Austin;

  one brother, W. A. Wood, Andice, and nine

  grandchildren.

  The lovely floral offerings formed a beautiful blanket which entirely

  covered her resting place and served as mute symbols of love and sympathy

  from the many Austin and Elgin

  friends. 

  J. C. Miller Co. Undertakers, of Elgin, were in charge of the

  funeral. 

  Out-of-town relatives and friends attending the funeral were Chief and

  Mrs. J. N. Littlepage, Mr. and Mrs. Dan McNamara, Mrs. L. D. Mercer, Mr.

  Chas. Perrone and daughters, Josephine and Frances, Mrs. Lennie Sutton, Mr.

  and Mrs. J. B. Pierce, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Pierce, Mr. and Mrs. Starck Truitt,

  Miss Sunshine Pierce, Miss Ruth Campbell, Mrs. John Baker, Mr. Carl Baggot,

  Mr. Floyd Parsons, Mrs. Wood and the Rev. Morrison, all of Austin; Mr. and

  Mrs. D. C. King, of Hutto and Mrs. J. C. King, of

  Houston. 

  Pall bearers were Bee Keel, Alfred Brown, W. R. Gillum, W. P. Culp, Harry

  Taylor and H. V. Culp.

  LAST RITES FOR MRS. E. R. OUTLAW HELD THURSDAY FROM BAPTIST

  CHURCH (Contributed by Mr. Curtis)

  died 20 Sept 1939

  Ola Ruth Mayo, daughter of the late J. D. and Lydia Mayo, was born March

  25, 1886, at Bastrop. She was married May 29, 1904, at Elgin to E. R. Outlaw.

  They made their home here for many years, moving to Austin some ten years

  ago, where they spent the intervening years with the exception of a short

  interval back in Elgin about two years ago. Since that time, Mrs. Outlaw

  has served as District Supervisor of N. Y. A. Girls, maintaining her office

  in Austin. 

  She was a member of the Baptist church and attended West Austin Baptist

  Church and participated in its many activities. She was a member of Mary

  Rebekah Lodge No. 117, I. O. O. F., of Austin, having served efficiently

  in various official capacities as well as on the degree team of that order;

  she was also a member of the Woodman Circle. Mrs. Outlaw was of a friendly

  nature, possessed an engaging personality and high sense of humor, hence

  made many friends where ever she went. She was a good wife, devoted mother,

  and true friend and was never happier than when doing something for others

  and led a very active life.

  Stricken ill nine days prior to her death, Mrs. Outlaw was rushed to

  Brackenridge hospital where she was critically ill eight days, passing on

  at 5:13 Wednesday afternoon, September 20th. The body was brought overland

  to Elgin by J. C. Miller, Undertaker, and rested at the home of a daughter,

  Mrs. Cecil R. Miller, until 4:00 o'clock Thursday, September 21st, when funeral

  services were held from First Baptist Church, Elgin, with her pastor, Rev.

  O. G. Barrow, Austin, officiating, assisted by Rev. G. M. McNeilly, pastor

  of the local Baptist church. The church was filled to capacity with friends

  and relatives from Austin, Elgin and various other points, assembled to pay

  their last respects. The profusion of beautiful floral emblems banking the

  mound of her final resting place, attested to the high esteem in which she

  was held both in Elgin and Austin. Active pallbearers were: Jim Harris and

  Vernon Carter, Elgin; Sherman Birdwell, John Gresham, Bill Deason, L. W.

  Mercer, Harry Baker and Frank Swartz, of Austin. Interment was in Elgin

  cemetery. 

  Surviving other than the husband are two daughters, Mrs. Cecil R. Miller,

  Elgin and Mrs. J. R. Adkerson, Austin; one son, Jack Outlaw, Austin; two

  sisters, Mrs. Charlie Carter, Elgin; Mrs. Frank Smith,

  Austin. 

  Elgin Courier (Contributed by Mr. Curtis)

  Died 5/9/1942 

  MRS. J. H. OUTLAW

  Sarah Elizabeth House, daughter of Laborn and Nancy House, early settlers

  of Bastrop County, was born at Bastrop, December 19, 1858, where she was

  reared. On December 2, 1885, she was happily married in Bastrop to Mr. John

  Henry Outlaw. They came to Elgin a few years later and established their

  home south of Elgin where he engaged in farming until his death about eleven

  years ago. 

  Following her husband's death, a son, Earl Outlaw, has lived with her

  and she has made a home for him, doing her own house work and was unusually

  active for one of her advanced age.

  She was converted when quite young and united with the Baptist church.

  She was a devoted wife and mother, loving sister, a kind and thoughtful

  neighbor--always ready to offer word of encouragement, comfort or sympathy

  she shared her time or worldly goods when and where they would bring

  happiness. 

  ? p. m., Saturday, May 9th. The body rested at Miller Mortuary from which

  place funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 5:00 o'clock with Dr.

  D. H. Truhitte, camp pastor, officiating. Interment was in Elgin cemetery.

  Pallbearers were Hardy and Ernest Fleming, Wallace and Jack Gillum, Alvin

  Paris, Richard Meek. The great profusion of lovely flowers sent by relatives

  and friends and the large assembly present for the rites, in a small measure

  attested to be high esteem in which this good woman was

  held. 

  Those left to mourn her passing are three children, Earl Outlaw, Mrs.

  Donville Owen, Mrs. Dee Craig all of Elgin; ten grandchildren; one brother,

  Will D. House, Elgin; two sisters, Mrs. W. P. Culp, Sr, Elgin and Mrs. Lee

  McFarland, Houston.

  Relatives from out-of-town coming here for the funeral were: Messrs and

  Mesdames J. B. Pierce, J. D. Adkerson, Roy Outlaw, H. V. Culp, Mesdames Ettie

  Betts and Comer Tanner, all of Austin; Mesers and Mesdames Robert Martin

  and Elmer Earl Shell, of Angleton; Mr. and Mrs. Jack Outlaw, Granger, Mr.

  Ed Outlaw, Mart and Mrs. Gus Schaefer,

  Bastrop. 

  Publication Date: May 28, 1992

  Source: The Fort Worth Star-Telegram Page: 21 

  FORT WORTH - Warren White, a retired grain mill laborer, died May 21 at

  a Fort Worth nursing center. He was 96. 

  Graveside service was to be at 1 p.m. today at Cedar Hill Memorial Park.

  Baker Funeral Home was in charge of

  arrangements. 

  Mr. White was born in Bastrop and was a member of True Holiness Pentecostal

  Church of Jesus Christ.

  He was married to Mary White, who died in

  1987. 

  Survivors: Stepson, Henry Carter of Fort Worth; stepsister, Warner White

  Hennington of Amarillo; eight grandchildren; and many

  great-grandchildren.

  Publication Date: March 08, 1997

  Source: The Fort Worth

  Star-Telegram 

  Page: 10;11 

  FORT WORTH - Daniel Medina Jr., 65, a quality assurance inspector for

  the Department of Defense, died Thursday, March 6, 1997, in Fort

  Worth. 

  Con-celebrated funeral Mass: 7 p.m. Sunday at St. Patrick Cathedral. Morning

  prayers: 10 a.m. Monday at Thompson's Harveson & Cole Funeral Home. Burial:

  Greenwood Memorial Park.

  Pallbearers will be David Copado, Bruce Martin, Jeremy Medina, Michael

  Medina Jr., Mike Medina Sr. and Phillip Medina. Honorary pallbearers will

  be Tommy Arenson, Phillip Koch, Manuel Longoria, Ocie Morgan and Johnny

  Santiago. 

  Memorials: St. Patrick Cathedral Building Renovation Fund, 1206 Throckmorton,

  Fort Worth 76102.

  Daniel Medina Jr. was born June 23, 1931, in Bastrop and had resided in

  Fort Worth since 1967. He was an Air Force veteran, serving during the Korean

  War from 1951 to 1955. 

  Mr. Medina was a member of St. Patrick Cathedral and Knights of Columbus

  Council 4709. 

  Survivors: Wife, Gloria J. Medina; sons, Albert Medina and his wife, Sylvia,

  of Fort Worth and the Rev. Hector Medina of Wichita Falls; daughter, Yolanda

  R. DuClos and her husband, Dion, of Fort Worth; brothers, Robert Medina of

  Galveston and Miguel Medina of Euless; sisters, Viola Serna, Otila Salinas

  and Teresa Copado, all of Galveston; and grandchildren, Phillip, Jeremy and

  Danielle. Thompson's Harveson & Cole 702 Eighth Ave.,

  336-0345 

  Publication Date: October 02, 1997

  Source: The Fort Worth

  Star-Telegram 

  Page: 6;7 

  FORT WORTH - Dorothy Ree Cherry, 76, a retired presser for Town &

  Country Cleaners, died Friday, Sept. 26, 1997, at a local care

  center. 

  Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday at Johnson Chapel AME Church. Burial: Cedar

  Hill Memorial Park. Wake: 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at Ferguson Como Funeral

  Home. 

  Dorothy Cherry was born May 24, 1921, in Bastrop County. She was a member

  of Johnson Chapel AME Church and served on the Usher Board, Mission and other

  departments. 

  Survivors: Son, Baron Elder and Jeanette; brothers, Homer Houston of Valeja,

  Calif., the Rev. Velva Lee Houston of Corpus Christi, and Nathan Houston

  and the Rev. Louis Z. Houston, both of Fort Worth; three grandchildren; and

  a host of nieces and nephews. Ferguson Como Funeral Home 5301 Wellesley Ave.,

  738-0131 

  Publication Date: September 23, 1997 

  Source: The Fort Worth

  Star-Telegram 

  Page: 8;9 

  FORT WORTH - William Arthur Lee, 88, a retired plumber, died Friday, Sept.

  19, 1997, at a Fort Worth hospital.

  Funeral: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Bethlehem Baptist Church. Burial: Cedar

  Hill Memorial Park. Visitation: 1 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Baker Funeral Home.

  Wake: 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral

  home. 

  William Arthur Lee was born July 3, 1909, in Bastrop to Josh and Mary

  Ann Alford Lee. He grew up in Bastrop and attended the public schools there.

  Early in life, he was baptized.

  William came to Fort Worth and settled with his family around 1936. Here,

  he worked several years driving for a local taxi company. He was a self-employed

  plumber for nearly 40 years. He retired in 1987. He united in marriage with

  Miss Verta Jackson and they remained a loving and devoted couple until her

  demise in 1986.

  Mr. Lee was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church on the city's north side

  for many years. 

  Survivors: Sons, William A. Lee Jr. of Oakland, Calif., John H. Lee and

  Horace J. Lee, both of Perris, Calif., and Josh Lee of Fort Worth; daughter,

  Marie Lee Smith of Los Angeles, Calif.; sisters, Eula B. Hoskins of Fort

  Worth and Goldie Hancock and Ruth Branch, both of Giddings; 24 grandchildren;

  13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; several generations of

  nieces, nephews and other family members; and many friends. Baker Funeral

  Home 301 E. Rosedale St., 332-4468

  Publication Date: April 02, 1999

  Source: The Fort Worth

  Star-Telegram 

  FORT WORTH - Orbrey King "Buster" Solomon died Sunday, March 28,

  1999. 

  Funeral: Was Thursday at First St. John B.C. in Fort

  Worth. 

  Officiating were The Rev. Gilbert Guidry of Bonneview Dr. Christian Church

  in Dallas and the Rev. Kenneth Spears, pastor of First St. 

  John B.C. Burial: Cedar Hill Memorial Park in Fort Worth. 

  Orbrey King Solomon was born in Bastrop. He served in the Army and was

  a retired helicopter technician.

  Survivors: Wife, Ruby Solomon of Fort Worth; son, Carl Dean Solomon of

  Wichita Falls; stepdaughters, Brenda Hill, Rona Raven and Kerrie Moon; six

  grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; devoted

  nieces and nephews; and other relatives and

  friends. 

  Wells Funeral Home Wichita Falls, (940)

  766-2921 

  Publication Date: April 22, 1999

  Source: The Fort Worth

  Star-Telegram 

  FORT WORTH - Lorenzo Watts, 57, a construction worker, died Friday, April

  16, 1999, at home.

  Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday at Victory Temple Center, 2001 Oakland Blvd.

  in Fort Worth. Burial: Cedar Hill Memorial Park.

  Visitation: 

  6 to 7 p.m. Friday at Morris-Bates

  Mortuary. 

  Lorenzo Watts was born Aug. 1, 1941, in Bastrop. He was a longtime resident

  of Fort Worth and a graduate of historic I.M. Terrell High

  School. 

  He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Jean Watts, in 1971; and

  a brother, John Watts Jr. in 1989.

  Survivors: Sons, Anthony Wilson, Gary B. Watts, Gary L. Watts and Lorenzo

  Watts Jr., all of Fort Worth; daughters, Gwendolyn Bonner, Vickie L. Franklin,

  Laurie Watts and Felicia Watts, all of Fort Worth; parents, John Watts of

  Fort Worth and Dorothy Walker of Fort Worth; brothers, Michael Watts and

  Bobby Charles Hill, both of Fort Worth; sisters, Diane McHenry of Arlington,

  Phyllis Watts and JoAnn Hill, all of Fort Worth; 10 grandchildren; former

  wife, Margaret Sharrieff Watts; and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles

  and many friends.

  Morris-Bates Mortuary 1700 Evans Ave.,

  926-6263 

  The Elgin Courier 11/1951

  MRS. ADA QUINN LAID TO REST

  Funeral services were held Wednesday, Oct. 31 from First Baptist Church,

  for Mrs. Ada B. Quinn, widow of the late W. H. Quinn, with Rev. Albert M.

  Brown, pastor of First Baptist Church and Rev. C. Edward Fraim, pastor of

  Central Christian Church officiating.

  Interment was in Elgin Cemetery. Pall bearers were Wayne Davenport, A.

  J. Rankin, Eual Hartfield, Kenneth E. Danklefs, Vernon Carter and Bryan

  Watterson. 

  A native of Bastrop County, Mrs. Quinn was the daughter of D. E. and Sarah

  Erwin Outlaw, prominent pioneer citizens of this section. She was born May

  19, 1874 and spent her entire life in the vicinity of

  Elgin. 

  She was married to W. H. Quinn of Elgin, June 3, 1900, who preceded her

  in death. Mrs. Quinn's friendly nature and sunny disposition endeared her

  to a large circle of admirers.

  She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Elgin and a devout

  Christian. 

  Mrs. Quinn died in Elgin, Oct.

  30th. 

  Surviving are two daughters: Mrs. Hattie Belle Davenport of Elgin; Mrs.

  Sarah Beth Eggleston of Corpus Christi; one son, William Harold Quinn, Austin;

  three grandchildren, Larry Davenport of Elgin; Gayle and Patricia Eggleston,

  Corpus Christi. Also one sister, Mrs. Hattie Pierce, Austin and one brother

  Mann Outlaw of Albuquerque, N. Mex.

  Among out-of-town relatives and friends present at the last rites were

  Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Tanner, Mrs., Hattie Pierce, Ben Pierce all of Austin;

  Mrs. Sue Adkerson, Bertram; Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Carter, Corpus

  Christi. 

  1928 Elgin Courier

  Died 22 Apr 1928

  MRS. SARAH E. CRAIG

  Mrs. Sarah E. Craig, 72, wife of Chas. Craig, died at her home on the

  W. H. Nairn farm, about 2 miles south east of town Sunday, April 22, following

  a lingering illness. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon with the

  Rev. M. L. Darby Methodist minister, officiating. Interment was in the Elgin

  cemetery. 

  Sarah Elizabeth Tyler was born at Webberville on November 5, 1855. She

  was married to Mr. Chas. Craig and they made their home at Yegua until some

  five years ago, when they moved to the Nairn farm near Elgin. Mrs. Craig

  was a sincere Christian and had been a member of the Methodist church for

  twenty years. She was cheerful and met her afflictions with the faith and

  fortitude of a devoted believer, which endeared her to family and friends

  alike. She is survived by her husband, one daughter and two sons. Friends

  of the bereaved family sympathize with them in their hour of great

  sorrow. 

  CARD OF THANKS. 

  We extend our sincere appreciation to our friends who so beautifully expressed

  their love and sympathy in our recent sorrow, in the loss of our dear wife

  and mother, Mrs. Sarah Craig.

  CHAS. CRAIG AND FAMILY

  June 10, 1999 

  The Arizona Republic

  W.O. "Bill" Miley, 91, of Glendale, a retired pipe fitter for Santa Fe

  Railroad, died June 5, 1999. He was born in Bastrop,

  Texas. 

  Survivors include his wife, Ruby D.; daughter, Judith K. Patrick; and

  son, Ted W. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, Desert View Cemetery, 1100 Fleming,

  Winslow. Contributions: American Heart Association, 2929

  S. 

  48th St., Tempe, AZ 85282. Chapel of the

  Chimes. 

  Bastrop Advertiser Bastrop, Bastrop County, Texas, March 21, 1885 

  With sorrow, the Advertiser records the death of Mrs. Julia A. Eggleston,

  which occurred at the residence of her son, Mr. Z.P. Eggleston near Paige

  in this county, Friday morning of last week. Mrs. Eggleston was 83 years

  old and had been a resident of Bastrop city 3 or 4 years, first settling

  here in 1831 or 1832. In 1838, her husband was killed by Indians, at night,

  in his yard in what is now known as the old Eggleston homestead on the northwest

  corner of the block just back of the Advertiser office. Her children,

  grandchildren and great grandchildren are said to number nearly eighty, the

  most of whom reside in this county. A kind (sensitive?) hearted lady, she

  has lived to an advanced old age, and many tears will be shed over the

  announcement of the death of Grandma

  Eggleston. 

  Julia A. Moseley Eggleston was the wife of S.V.R Eggleston. She was born

  Oct.6, 1804, and they were married in Cumberland Co. North Carolina, April

  5, 1819. 

  Uel Christian was born and married in Bastrop County, Texas. 

  From: Austin American Statesman, February 19, 1942, Thursday Paper 

  CHRISTIAN: Uel Christian, 86, died at his home, 4104 Avenue G, Thursday

  at 4:15 a.m. Mr. Christian had been a resident of Austin for the past year

  and a half. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Minnie Christian; three sons,

  Earl of Fort Worth, B. B. and R. D. Christian of Port Arthur, six daughters,

  Mrs. J. S. Whitfield, Fort Worth, Mrs. Emma Bounds, Dallas, Mrs. H. F. Perkins,

  Port Arthur, Mrs. Bruce Perkins, Lometa, Mrs. Bert Doss, Midland, and Mrs.

  Annie Hightower, Austin. 

  The body will be sent to Dallas for burial by Weed-Corley Funeral

  Home. 

  Publication Date: December 07, 1998

  Austin American-Statesman

  GOERTZ, Arnold Joseph, 75, of Rockne died Saturday. Rosary 7 p.m. today,

  Sacred Heart Church, Rockne. Services 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sacred Heart Church.

  Burial Sacred Heart Cemetery. Arrangements by Marrs- Jones-Newby,

  Bastrop. 

  Publication Date: February 12, 1999

  Austin American-Statesman

  SANDERS, James Earl, 46, of Lockhart died Wednesday. Services 11 a.m.

  Saturday, First Baptist Church, Lockhart. Burial Genesis Cemetery, Bastrop

  County. Arrangements by Eeds,

  Lockhart. 

  Publication Date: February 16, 1999

  Austin American-Statesman

  DICKERSON, Curtis Morgan, 49, of Bastrop died Sunday. Services 2 p.m.

  Thursday, Cook- Walden/Forest Oaks Memorial Park. Arrangements by

  Marrs-Jones-Newby.

  Publication Date: February 16, 1999

  Austin American-Statesman

  SMITH, Stanley Phillip, 64, of Bastrop died Saturday. Services 11 a.m.

  today, Calvary Episcopal Church, Bastrop. Burial Fairview Cemetery, Bastrop.

  Arrangements by Marrs-Jones-Newby,

  Bastrop. 

  Publication Date: January 07, 1999

  Austin American-Statesman

  WILLIAMS, Angelita Ayala, 53, of Rockdale died Monday. Rosary 7:30 p.m.

  today, Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home, Bastrop. Services 10 a.m. Friday,

  Alta Vista Cemetery, Bastrop.

  Publication Date: January 14, 1999

  Austin American-Statesman

  BRADFORD, Donald Lee, 38, of Bastrop died Tuesday. Services 9:30 a.m.

  Friday, Angel Funeral Home. Burial Oakhill Cemetery,

  Bastrop. 

  Publication Date: January 14, 1999

  Austin American-Statesman

  LUDWIG, Carol Anne, 54, of Bastrop died Sunday. No services planned.

  Arrangements by Marrs-Jones-Newby.

  Publication Date: March 08, 1999

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  THOMPSON, James W., 56, of Austin died Friday. Services 2 p.m. Tuesday,

  Zion Baptist Church, Bastrop. Burial Shiloh Cemetery,

  Bastrop. 

  Publication Date: March 16, 1999

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  JACKSON, Willie B., 70, of Austin died Friday. Services 11 a.m. Wednesday,

  St. Paul Baptist Church. Burial Clearview Cemetery, Bastrop. Arrangements

  by Austin-Jones. 

  Publication Date: November 16, 1998

  Austin American-Statesman

  KOLBE, Clare Bain, 91, of Bastrop died Saturday. Services in New Concord,

  Ohio. Services 2 p.m. Thursday, Bloomfield Cemetery near New Concord, Ohio.

  Arrangements by Marrs-Jones-Newby,

  Bastrop. 

  Publication Date: December 15, 1998

  Austin American-Statesman

  ROUSE, Mildred, 78, of Bastrop died Monday. Services 10

  a.m. 

  Wednesday, First Baptist Church, Bastrop. Burial Fairview Cemetery.

  Arrangements by Marrs-Jones-Newby,

  Bastrop. 

  Publication Date: December 19, 1998

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  HIGGINS, Cebron, 90, of Bastrop County died Thursday. Services 11 a.m.

  Monday, Mount Zion Baptist Church. Burial Manor Hill Cemetery. Arrangements

  by Fuller-Sheffield.

  Publication Date: December 20, 1998

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  BELL, Charles Wayne, 35, of Bastrop died Wednesday. Graveside services

  1 p.m. Monday, Bunton Cemetery, Dale. Arrangements by Wilke-

  Clay-Fish. 

  Publication Date: December 27, 1998

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  HINOJOSA, Amando, 75, of Bastrop died Thursday. Memorial services 2 p.m.

  today, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Bastrop. Graveside services

  3:30 p.m. today, Fairview Cemetery, Bastrop. Arrangements by All

  Faiths. 

  Publication Date: December 27, 1998

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  KUHN, Leroy Raymond, 66, of Red Rock died Thursday. Services 2 p.m. Monday,

  Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial New Red Rock Cemetery, Red

  Rock. 

  Publication Date: December 31, 1998

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  HOFFEREK, Virginia Mae, 54, of Smithville died Tuesday. Services 2 p.m.

  today, Marrs-Jones Funeral Home, Smithville. Burial Oak Hill

  Cemetery. 

  JONES, Julia M., 95, of Bastrop died Monday. Services 10 a.m. today, Center

  Union A.M.E. Church, Center Union. Burial Cunningham

  Cemetery. 

  Publication Date: December 31, 1998

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  WAITES, Lee Brooks, 84, of Bastrop died Tuesday. Services 1 p.m. today,

  Shiloh Cemetery, Smithville. Arrangements by Pendergrass- People's,

  Smithville. 

  Publication Date: February 11, 1999

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  ODEN, Richard Ray, 39, of Bastrop died Sunday. Services 2 p.m. Friday,

  God's Open Door, Bastrop. Arrangements by

  Harrell. 

  Publication Date: February 18, 1999

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  DAVIS, Elizabeth, 78, of Huntsville died Tuesday. Services 10 a.m. today,

  Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home. Burial Fairview Cemetery,

  Bastrop. 

  Publication Date: February 18, 1999

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  LINSCOMB, Cecil W., 86, of Bastrop died Tuesday. Services 11 a.m. Saturday,

  Calvary Baptist Church, Bastrop. Arrangements by Marrs- Jones-Newby,

  Bastrop. 

  Publication Date: February 18, 1999

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  PRICE, Vera Brieger, 96, of Bastrop died Monday . Services 4 p.m. March

  20, Fairview Cemetery, Bastrop. Arrangements by All

  Faiths. 

  Publication Date: February 20, 1999

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  HANCOCK, Jim Garland, 69, of Rosanky died Thursday. Services 2 p.m. today,

  Fairview Cemetery, Bastrop. Arrangements by Marrs-Jones- Newby,

  Bastrop. 

  Publication Date: February 26, 1999

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  HAFFELDER, Elizabeth "Tizzie," 82, of Bastrop, formerly of Austin, died

  Tuesday. Services were Thursday. Arrangements by

  Harrell. 

  Publication Date: January 04, 1999

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  HOFFMAN, Lida, 84, of Cedar Creek died Saturday. Rosary 7 p.m. today,

  Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home, Bastrop. Services 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sacred

  Heart Catholic Church, Rockne. Burial Sacred Heart

  Cemetery. 

  Publication Date: January 09, 1999

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  PARDUE, Dorothy, 71, of Cedar Creek died Thursday. Services 2 p.m. today,

  Calvary Episcopal Church, Bastrop. Arrangements by Cook- Walden/Capital

  Parks. 

  Publication Date: January 16, 1999

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  PEARCY, Ruby Penny Tracy, 97, of Temple died Friday. Services 2 p.m. Monday,

  First United Methodist Church, Bastrop. Arrangements by Marrs-Jones-Newby,

  Bastrop. 

  Publication Date: January 16, 1999

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  EICHSTADT, Donald F. "Donnie," 39, of Red Rock died Thursday. Visitation

  4 p.m. Sunday, Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home, Bastrop. Services 10 a.m.

  Monday, Bateman Cemetery, Bateman.

  Publication Date: March 06, 1999

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  SAMFORD, Rosalie, 60, formerly of Bastrop died Friday. Services 2 p.m.

  Sunday, Hayes Funeral Home, Sante Fe,

  Texas. 

  Publication Date: November 10, 1998

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  BELL, Alton P., 75, of Cedar Creek died Sunday. Services 2 p.m. today,

  Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial Fairview

  Cemetery. 

  Publication Date: November 15, 1998

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  SHOEMAKE, Stephen Craig,

  51, of Bastrop died Saturday. Services 3 p.m. today, Dayspring Chapel.

  Arrangements by Phillips-Upshaw & Richard. 

  Publication Date: November 15, 1998

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  BARR, Norman, 82, of Smithville died Friday. Visitation 10 a.m. Monday,

  Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home, Bastrop. Services 2 p.m. Monday, Ridgeway

  Cemetery, near Paige.

  Publication Date: November 21, 1998

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  FRENCH, Bryson E. "Pig Iron," 82, of Bastrop died

  Thursday. 

  Visitation 10 a.m. Sunday, Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home, Bastrop. Services

  10 a.m. Monday, Marrs-Jones-Newby. Burial Highgrove Cemetery, near

  Bastrop. 

  Publication Date: November 25, 1998

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  DE LEON, Francisco, 85, of Bastrop County died Sunday. Services 2 p.m.

  today, Wilke-Clay-Fish Funeral Home. Burial Liveoak

  Cemetery. 

  Publication Date: November 28, 1998

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  BUSH, Johnnie, 86, of Elgin died Thursday. Services 2

  p.m. 

  Sunday, Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial Fairview Cemetery,

  Bastrop. 

  Publication Date: October 08, 1998

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  WILLIAMS, Faye, 91, of Bastrop died Tuesday. Services 3

  p.m. 

  today, Fairview Cemetery, Bastrop. Arrangements by Marrs-Jones-Newby,

  Bastrop. 

  Publication Date: October 08, 1998

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  REID, Lester M., 88, of Cedar Creek died Tuesday. Services 10 a.m. today,

  Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial Cedar Creek

  Cemetery. 

  Publication Date: October 09, 1998

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  THOMAS, Marilyn, 32, of Austin died Sunday. Services 2 p.m. Saturday,

  Ulit Baptist Church. Burial Shiloh Cemetery,

  Bastrop. 

  Publication Date: October 10, 1998

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  SHAW, J. Kelly, 74, of Bastrop died Oct. 2. Services 2 p.m. today,

  Wilke-Clay-Fish Funeral Home.

  Publication Date: September 06, 1998 

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  LIVELY, Bobby Joe, 74, of Bastrop died Thursday. Services 10 a.m. Monday,

  Ascension Catholic Church, Bastrop. Arrangements by Marrs- Jones-Newby,

  Bastrop. 

  Publication Date: September 12, 1998 

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  ROGERS, Wanda Lou, 55, of Bastrop died Thursday. Services 2 p.m. Monday,

  Berry Creek Cemetery, near Round Rock. Arrangements by Marrs- Jones-Newby,

  Bastrop. 

  Publication Date: September 13, 1998 

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  HURST, Lloyd, 82, of Bastrop died Friday. Services 2 p.m. today,

  Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial Fairview Cemetery,

  Bastrop. 

  Publication Date: September 13, 1998 

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  SHARPE, Lewis Clyde Jr., 75, of Bastrop died Saturday. Services are pending.

  Arrangements by Cook-Walden Funeral

  Home. 

  Publication Date: April 13, 1999

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  KAISER, Margaret Innes, 71, of Bastrop died Sunday. No services scheduled.

  Arrangements by Marrs-Jones-Newby,

  Bastrop. 

  Publication Date: April 20, 1999

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  McDONALD, Charlie, 52, of Bastrop died Saturday. Wake 7

  p.m. 

  today, Fuller-Sheffield Funeral Home. Services 1 p.m. Wednesday, Providence

  Tabernacle, Bastrop. Burial Mt. Olive

  Cemetery. 

  Publication Date: August 28, 1998

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  CLARK, Ophelia E., 96, of Bastrop died Saturday. Wake 7

  p.m.  today, Paul Quinn African Methodist Church, Bastrop. Services 11 a.m.

  Saturday, Paul Quinn African Methodist Episcopal Church. Burial Fairview

  Cemetery, Bastrop. Arrangements by

  Pendergrass-People's.

  Publication Date: December 03, 1998

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  CISCO, Daisy R., 66, of Bastrop died Monday. Services 3

  p.m. 

  Saturday, Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home,

  Bastrop. 

  Publication Date: February 15, 1999

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  POWER, Dorothy, 89, of Bastrop died Sunday. Services 2

  p.m. 

  Tuesday, Fairview Cemetery, Bastrop. Arrangements by Marrs-Jones- Newby,

  Bastrop. 

  Publication Date: January 19, 1999

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  PRESTON, Eulene of Detroit, Mich., formerly of Smithville, died Jan. 9.

  Services 11 a.m. today, Clearview Cemetery, Bastrop. Arrangements by

  Pendergrass-People's, Smithville.

  Publication Date: March 26, 1999

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  COOPER, Ruby, 93, of Bastrop died Thursday. Visitation 6 p.m.,

  Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home. Burial Darwin Cemetery, Antler,

  Okla. 

  Publication Date: November 27, 1998

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  ROBY, Mary Evelyn Richards, 77, of Austin died

  Wednesday. 

  Services 2 p.m. Saturday, Fairview Cemetery, Bastrop. Arrangements by

  Marrs- Jones-Newby, Bastrop.

  Publication Date: October 05, 1998

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  WHITWORTH, Earl Edward, 77, of Upton died Saturday. Services 10 a.m. Tuesday,

  Marrs-Jones Funeral Home, Smithville. Burial Fairview Cemetery,

  Bastrop. 

  Publication Date: September 08, 1998 

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  STEWART, Blanche Eva, 91, of Bastrop died Sunday. Services 2 p.m. Wednesday,

  Austin Memorial Park. Arrangements by Amey. 

  Publication Date: September 11, 1998 

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  STEYMANN, Walter R. "Jelly," 76, of Watterson Community died Tuesday.

  Services 11 a.m. Saturday, Hills Prairie Baptist Church, Bastrop. Arrangements

  by Marrs-Jones-Newby, Bastrop.

  Publication Date: September 17, 1998 

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  CHABOT, Natalie M., 37, of Bastrop died Wednesday. Services 11 a.m. Friday,

  Calvary Episcopal Church, Bastrop. Burial Ledbetter Cemetery, Ledbetter.

  Arrangements by Marrs-Jones-Newby,

  Bastrop. 

  Publication Date: September 17,

  1998 

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  COMBS, Major, 69, of Bastrop died Tuesday. Services 9:45 a.m. Friday,

  Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio. Arrangements by All

  Faith's. 

  Publication Date: September 18,

  1998 

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  FELIX, Rodney, 35, of Austin died Monday. Services 11

  a.m. 

  Saturday, St. Stephen Baptist Church. Burial Clear View Cemetery, Bastrop.

  Arrangements by Fuller-Sheffield.

  Publication Date: September 25, 1998 

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  BENNETT, Muriel "Mickey" Dorothy, 70, of Bastrop died Tuesday. Rosary

  7 p.m. today, Marrs- Jones-Newby Funeral Home, Bastrop. Mass 10 a.m. Saturday,

  Ascension Catholic Church, Bastrop. Burial Fairview Cemetery,

  Bastrop. 

 Publication Date: September 25, 1998 

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  KAATZ, Minnie L., 76, of Bastrop, formerly of Elgin, died Thursday. Services

  2 p.m. Saturday, Taylor City Cemetery.

  Arrangements by Condra, Taylor.

  Publication Date: September 25, 1998 

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  UPCHURCH, Ella Belle, 88, of Houston, formerly of Austin, died Monday.

  Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday, Beck Funeral Home. Services 10 a.m. Saturday,

  Beck. Burial Fairview Cemetery,

  Bastrop. 

  Publication Date: September 25, 1998 

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  WILLIAMS, Augusta (Ruby Ebner), 85, of Bastrop died

  Tuesday. 

  Visitation 5 p.m. today, Amey Funeral Home, Rockwood location. Services

  11 a.m. Saturday, Oak Hill Cemetery,

  Bastrop. 

  Publication Date: August 27, 1998

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  HOUSTON, Tommy Galloway, 49, of Cedar Creek died Sunday. Visitation 4

  p.m. Friday, Phillips-Upshaw & Richard Funeral Home. Services 2 p.m.

  Saturday, Providence Primitive Baptist Tabernacle, Cedar Creek. Burial Wright

  Cemetery, Cedar Creek.

  HUTCHINSON, Susie, 105, of Austin died Tuesday. Services 10 a.m. Saturday,

  King-Tears Mortuary. Burial Fairview Cemetery,

  Bastrop. 

  Publication Date: August 26, 1998

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  FRED GLENN HASTINGS Fred G. Hastings was born March 10, 1951, in Austin,

  to Warren and Dolly Childress Hastings. He passed from this life on August

  22, 1998, at his home in Bastrop.

  Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, in the Chapel of Weed

  Corley-Fish Funeral Home, with Reverend Paul Barnett officiating. Interment

  will follow at Capital Memorial Park.

  Fred is survived by his wife, Melva Hastings, of Bastrop; father and

  stepmother, Warren and Lucille Hastings, of Austin; mother, Dolly Childress,

  of Austin; brother, Travis Hastings, of Austin; sister, Renee Hastings, of

  Austin; stepbrother, Joe Hastings, of Austin; stepsisters, Anita Huls, of

  Austin, and Peggy Black, of Farmington, New Mexico; six step-children; 17

  grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; nephews, Kenneth C. Wiles III and

  Michael L. 

  Jones; aunt and uncle, Elinor and Cliff Huff; aunt, Lorine Attridge; uncle,

  Bill Hastings; many cousins and friends. Fred was preceded in death by his

  brother, Damon Hastings. Arrangements by Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 3125

  N. Lamar, 452- 8811.

  Publication Date: February 12, 1999

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  Edwin Roy "Jack" Outlaw, 86, passed away Saturday, February 6, 1999, at

  Yuma Regional Medical Center following a lengthy

  illness. 

  Jack was born July 16, 1912, in Elgin, Bastrop County, Texas, the son

  of Edwin Ruthwin Outlaw and Ola Rosa Mayo Outlaw. Jack married Mary Mae Hall

  October 14, 1939, in Austin, Texas. They moved to Yuma during

  1951. 

  Jack spent a part of his younger life working as a cowboy and a trucker

  in Central and West Texas before continuing this type of work in the Yuma

  area. He was a livestock inspector for the state of Arizona for 23 years

  and retired in July of 1977.

  Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Mary, of the home; niece, Katherine

  Adkerson Crabtree, of Springtown, Texas; and cousin, Curtis D. Craig, of

  Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

  He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Mildred Outlaw

  Miller and Sue Outlaw Adkerson.

  Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 10, 1999,

  at Johnson Mortuary Chapel. Interment followed at Desert Lawn Memorial

  Park. 

  Jack leaves many friends who will greatly miss his lively stories and

  the helping hand he would provide in a time of

  need. 

  Johnson Mortuary, Yuma, Arizona.

  Publication Date: February 15, 1999

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  ADELE MUNSON KASTNER

  Adele Munson Kastner, age 85, of Elgin passed away Saturday, February

  13, 1999. 

  Pastor Hemmeter will conduct the services in the New Sweden Lutheran Church

  on the afternoon of Monday, February 15, 1999, at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be

  at the McDade Cemetery at 4:00 p.m.

  Adele had requested no flowers at her grave, for friends who wish memorial

  gifts of your choice will be an especially meaningful

  gift. 

  Arrangements by Elgin Funeral Home

  V.P. "LEE" LEHMAN

  V.P. "Lee" Lehman passed away Thursday, February 11, 1999. 

  He was born to Zeno and Margaret Lehman on January 18, 1930. He attended

  Sacred Heart Catholic School in Rockne Texas, until joining the U. S. Navy,

  where he served on the U.S.S. Ulysses, stationed in San Diego,

  California. 

  He married Gail Mozelle Voigt in 1954 in Los Angeles,

  California. 

  They made their first home in Riverside, California, where their three

  children were born. They returned to Texas to open their business in Austin

  where he was a contractor and an entrepreneur. 

  He was actively involved in the Republican party, the Austin Board of

  Builders and many knew him as the "unofficial" Mayor of Rockne, Texas - his

  birthplace. He was the proud owner of the Rockne Grocery Store since 1982.

  After retirement, his passions included time spent on the little ranch known

  as "The Retreat", and his many travels throughout the U.S. researching family

  history. 

  He was preceded in death in 1980 by his loving wife, Gail, of 27 years;

  his son, Tory, in 1987; and his parents. 

  Survivors include son, Rod Lehman, of Austin; daughter, Roxane Lehman

  Smith and son-in-law, Gary Smith; grandchildren, Crystal, Summer, Brianna

  and Foster Smith, all of Bateman, Texas; also, Emma Mayo, of Austin, Clarence

  and Evia Lehman, of Rockne, Irene Bauer, of Red Rock, and Linda and Dan Nolte,

  of Lockhart; mother-in-law, Ruby Voigt, of Lockhart; and numerous nieces,

  nephews and cousins.

  Special to him also, were Cindy and George Goertz, of Bastrop. 

  Funeral will be Monday, February 15, 1999, at 10:00 a.m. at the Sacred

  Heart Church, Rockne, Texas. Lunch following at the parish

  hall. 

  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Reading is

  Fundamental at 100 E. Market, Suite 212, Lockhart, Texas 78644; or the V.P.

  Lehman College Scholarship endowment fund, c/o First National Bank of Bastrop,

  P.O. Drawer F, Bastrop, Texas 78602.

  Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home, Bastrop, (512)

  321-2576. 

  Publication Date: February 22, 1999

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  LUDWIG O. GROESCHEL

  Ludwig Otto Groeschel departed this life on Saturday, February 20, 1999,

  at the age of 83 years.

  He was born December 18, 1915, to Gustav and Hulda Fischer Groeschel at

  Sand, Bastrop County, Texas. He served in the Air Force in World War II for

  45 months with overseas service in North Africa and Italy. He worked for

  Rural Electrification for a number of years. He was employed at Schutze Insurance

  Agency for 27 years. He was a member of VFW Post 8787, Sons of Hermann Lodge

  120, Texas Wendish Heritage Society and German-Texas Heritage

  Society. 

  Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Edna; daughters and sons- in-law,

  Lois and Tim Hartzog of Brownsville, and Sandy and Don Schuch of Austin;

  grandsons, Tim Hartzog, Jr. of Hawaii, Terry Hartzog of Dallas, Zac and Dylan

  Schuch of Austin; a brother, John Groeschel of Granbury; and a sister, Olivia

  Lent, of San Antonio.

  He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Melvin and

  Bennie. 

  The Family wishes to thank Dr. Daniel Hadlock and his staff, as well as

  Lone Star Hospice for the special attention they gave Ludwig during his illness.

  Also, Dr. John Marietta for his compassionate

  care. 

  Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, February 22, 1999,

  at Cook-Walden, Lamar location.

  Funeral services will be at Ascension Lutheran Church on Tuesday, February

  23, 1999, at 1:00 p.m., with Rev. Mike Ensrude

  officiating. 

  Interment at Cook- Walden/Capital Park

  Cemetery. 

  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ascension Lutheran

  Church, Lone Star Hospice or the Celiac Sprue Research Fund, Baylor University

  Medical Center, GI research, 2nd Floor Hoblitzelle, 3500 Gaston Avenue, Dallas,

  TX 75246. 

  Publication Date: February 26, 1999

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  LUE ETTA SEDWICK

  Lue Etta Sedwick was born October 10, 1920, in Bastrop, Texas, to Robert

  Lee Sims and Emma Brooks Sims.

  Her father, mother, four sisters and two brothers preceded her in   death. 

  She leaves special memories to be cherished by two sons, Emzell Sedwick

  Jr, of Austin, Texas, and Donald Ray Sedwick, of Georgetown, Texas; one daughter,

  Sallie Mae Street, of Austin, Texas; four sisters, Annie Mae Lindsey, of

  Houston, Texas, Minnie Sims and Cleo Scott, of Austin, Texas, and Lavera

  Cleveland of Granger, Texas; one brother, George Sims of Granger, Texas;

  23 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; one aunt, Ammie Hurd; nieces,

  nephews and numerous other relatives and   friends. 

  Services will be Saturday, February 27, 1999, at 2:00 p.m. at the Friendly

  Will Missionary Baptist Church, Georgetown,   Texas. 

  Interment will follow in the Rocky Hollow Cemetery, Georgetown,Texas. 

  Services entrusted to King-Tears Mortuary,   Inc. 

  Publication Date: January 20, 1999

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  Mrs. Bennie B. Haywood, 82, of Forth Worth, Texas, passed away January

  17, 1999. She was born May 5, 1916, in Bastrop, Texas, and was a

  homemaker. 

  Survivors include her grandchildren, Larry E. Haywood and Phyllis J. Wade;

  a niece, Ruby Jewel Buchanan; and a host of other relatives and

  friends. 

  She was preceded in death by her son, Darnell Haywood; and her grandson,

  Terry R. Haywood.

  Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 21, 1999, at 2:00 p.m.

  at Providence District Tabernacle, Cedar Creek at Bastrop, Texas. Burial

  will be in Haywood Cemetery, Bastrop,

  Texas. 

  Rev's Funeral Parlor, Fort Worth, Texas,

  (817)536-0200.

  Publication Date: March 01, 1999

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  FELIX G. OJEDA 

  Felix G. Ojeda, age 84, of Austin, was called to be with the Lord on Saturday,

  February 27, 1999.

  Mr. Ojeda was born April 19, 1914, in Bastrop County. He had lived in

  Garfield and Austin all his life. Mr. Ojeda was a member of San Jose Catholic

  Church. He was a kind and loving husband, father, grandfather, great-

  grandfather, brother and friend. He was the pillar of his

  family. 

  He was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Lorenza Ojeda, in 1977,

  and a son, Amador Ojeda, in 1980.

  Survivors include sons, Lupe R. Ojeda and wife Lydia, Alvino Ojeda, Sr.

  and wife Alice, and Daniel Ojeda, Sr. and wife Linda; daughters, Ernestine

  Gaytan and husband, Ponciano, Nieves Ojeda and husband Pablo Conde, Josephine

  Guerrero and husband Isaac, and Josie Ruedas; daughter-in-law, Sara Ojeda,

  all of Austin; 31 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; sister, Juanita

  Acosta of San Benito; and other family

  members. 

  The family wishes to thank South Austin Hospital and especially Dr. William

  Lockett for their love and kindness.

  Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be 7:00 p.m., Monday, at Wilke-Clay-Fish

  Funeral Home. 

  Mass of Christian Burial will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, at San Jose Catholic

  Church, with Reverend George Joseph officiating. Burial will follow in Assumption

  Cemetery. 

  Pallbearers will be Armando Ojeda, Richard Gaytan, Daniel Ojeda, Jr.,

  Amador Ojeda, Jr., John Herrera, Dirk Ruedas, and Alvino Ojeda, Jr. Honorary

  pallbearers are Felix Ojeda, Matt Cruz and Carlitos

  Ojeda. 

  Arrangements by Wilke-Clay-Fish Funeral Home, 2620 S. Congress Ave.,

  442-1446. 

  Publication Date: March 08, 1999

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  Albert E. Crawford, 84, of Smithville, died March 3, 1999, at the Towers

  Nursing Home after a lengthy illness.

  He was born March 26, 1914, in Bastrop where he attended school prior

  to moving to Georgetown with his parents. He was a 1931 graduate from Georgetown

  High School and attended Southwestern University. He and Agnes Vacek were

  married in 1937 and to this union one daughter was

  born. 

  Albert moved to Smithville in 1935 where he built and operated the "Crawford

  Dry Cleaning and Laundry" plant from 1935 to 1942, at which time he entered

  the Army Air Force until 1946. He served in the South Pacific as a Glider

  Pilot during World War II as first Lieutenant. He reopened the cleaning plant

  from 1946 to 1969. He served as Mayor of Smithville from 1970 to 1976. January

  1, 1978, he was appointed "Veteran Service Officer" for Bastrop County. He

  served in this capacity for 14 years until December 31, 1992, when he retired

  due to his health. He and his present wife, Hazel, were married in 1978.

  In 1982, he was one of the organizers of the Lost Pines National Bank of

  Smithville and served as one of the directors until his health failed. He

  was a member of the School Board for three terms during the 1950's. He also

  served on the "Hospital Authority Board" from 1976 to 1992. He resigned as

  President of the Board due to his health. He was active in the VFW and held

  all elective officers over the years. He was Vice Commander of the District

  for one year. He was also a member of the American Legion and the Smithville

  Heritage Society.

  Albert was an active member of the Bastrop Christian Church for a number

  of years until he transferred his membership to the First Christian Church

  in Smithville June 19, 1994, where he was an active member as long as his

  health permitted.

  Albert was preceded in death by his father, Bartlett Eugene Crawford;

  mother, Laura Erhard Crawford; and wife, Agnes Vacek

  Crawford. 

  Survivors include his wife of 20 years, Hazel Kastner Crawford; two sisters,

  Laura Amelia Lumpkin, of Waco, and Katherine Rogers, of Richmond, Virginia;

  one brother, Joseph David and wife, Sophia (Gene), of San Antonio; daughter,

  Frances Crawford Welch and husband, Dan, of Pflugerville; step-children,

  Kelly W. Kastner, of McDade, and Sharon Kastna Koster and husband, Robert,

  of Irving; two grandchildren, Laura Kathleen and Sean Welch, of Pflugerville;

  and numerous nieces and nephews.

  Funeral services were Friday at Marrs-Jones Funeral Home, with Reverend

  Larris Gaylord officiating. Graveside honors were given by the Smithville

  Honor Guard at Oak Hill Cemetery.

  Pallbearers were Grover Shade, Jim Langford, Gil Barnes, Babe Shirocky,

  John Kelly, Billy Roper and Archie Svetlik. Honorary pallbearers were Warren

  Higgins, Judge Jack Griesenbeck, Dr. J.

  D. 

  McBee, Mayor Renee Blaschke, and former Mayors, George Woodress, Vernon

  Richards and Bill Davison.

  Publication Date: November 24, 1998

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  Francisco DeLeon, 85, of Bastrop, was called home by our Heavenly Father

  to rest in peace on Sunday, November 22,

  1998. 

  His wife, Patricia DeLeon, preceded him in

  death. 

  Francisco is survived by daughters, Oralia Moreno, Rebecca Trevino, both

  from the Valley, Chris DeLeon, of Austin, Gloria Sanchez, Elida Mendoza,

  both of Buda, Mary Rodriguez, Lupe Alms and Irma Wilborn, all of Bastrop;

  sons, Amadeo DeLeon, of Bastrop, Frank DeLeon Jr., of Kingsville, Ramiro

  DeLeon, of Austin, and Gregory DeLeon, of Buda; sister, Maria Hernandez;

  and brother, Jose Maria DeLeon. 

  Grandsons will serve as

  pallbearers. 

  Prayer service will be held 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at Wilke-Clay-Fish Funeral

  Home. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Wilke-Clay-Fish

  Funeral Home, with Reverend Esau Rodriguez officiating. Burial will follow

  in Live Oak Cemetery.

  Arrangements by Wilke-Clay-Fish Funeral Home, 2620 S. Congress Ave.

  442-1446. 

  Publication Date: November 24, 1998

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  Pastor Alvin H. Bohls, 91, of Bastrop, Texas, passed away Friday, November

  20, 1998, at his home.

  He was preceded in death by Ruth, his wife of 52 years; his sister, Lucile,

  of Sedona, Arizona; and his brother, Dr. Fred O. Bohls, of

  Austin. 

  Pastor Bohls is survived by his children and grandchildren, Frederick

  and wife, Jan, and their children, Ruth Ann, of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania,

  and John Tobin, of Boston, Massachusetts, and Miriam Bohls, of Austin; Paul

  and wife, Karen, and their children, Matthew, Nathan, Emily and Aaron, of

  Houston; and Jon and wife, Sally, and their children, David, Jason and Mark,

  of Carrollton. He is also survived by his brother, Leon and wife, Kay, of

  Taylor; and many nieces and nephews.

  Ordained a Lutheran pastor on January 10, 1937, Pastor Bohls served the

  Lord and the congregations of Fordham Lutheran, New York, New York; New Lebanon

  Lutheran, Junction City, Ohio; St.

  John's Lutheran, Lithopolis, Ohio; Trinity Lutheran, Marcy, Ohio; Trinity

  Lutheran, Richmond, Indiana; Trinity Lutheran, Kingsville, Texas; St. Paul

  Lutheran, Yorktown, Texas; Immanuel Lutheran, Alice, Texas; Good Shepherd

  Lutheran, Bastrop, Texas; Faith Lutheran, McDade, Texas; St. Andrew Lutheran,

  Paint Creek/Paige, Texas; and St. Peter Lutheran, Prairie Valley,

  Texas. 

  While Pastor Bohls retired from active ministry in 1989, he continued

  to serve his Lord and the Lutheran Church as a member of the Constitution

  Review Committee of the Southern District of the American Lutheran Church.

  He was active in the Bastrop Community through AARP's Bastrop Chapter, Bastrop

  Senior Center, Bastrop Lion's Club, American Cancer Society and the Bastrop

  Book Club. A graduate of Texas Lutheran Junior College, now Texas Lutheran

  University in Seguin, Texas, Pastor Bohls served on the University's Alumni

  Board and was a major contributor to the

  University. 

  Funeral services will be Wednesday, November 25, 1998, 2:00 p.m., at Immanuel

  Lutheran Church, Pflugerville. A prayer service will be held Tuesday, November

  24, 1998, 7:00 p.m., at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in

  Bastrop. 

  The family request that in lieu of flowers, memorials be given to Immanuel

  Lutheran Church, Pflugerville; Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Bastrop; Texas

  Lutheran University and the Mid-Texas Symphony, Seguin; or to the charity

  of your choice.

  Funeral arrangements by Marrs- Jones-Newby Funeral Home, Bastrop,

  Texas. 

  Publication Date: October 12, 1998

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  COREY PAUL WRIGHT

  Corey Paul Wright, age 29, of Rockne, died   Saturday. 

  A Rosary was recited Sunday evening at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in

  Rockne. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 AM, Monday

  at Sacred Heart Church, with burial following in Sacred Heart

  Cemetery. 

  Survivors include his parents, Charles and Shirley Wright, of Red Rock;

  a sister, Jane Wright, of Austin; fiancée, Charlene Hancock, and her

  son, Michael, both of Bastrop; grandmother, Velma Ott, of Rockne; nephews,

  Jordon and Jacob Wright, of Austin; and several aunts, uncles, and other

  relatives. 

  Arrangements by Marrs-Jones- Newby Funeral Home,   Bastrop. 

  Publication Date: October 12, 1998

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  DONALD WILSON HAWK

  Donald Wilson Hawk, age 84, of Austin, died Saturday, October 10,

  1998. 

  Mr. Hawk was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Dorothy Hawk,

  on March 12, 1998. Mr. Hawk was born October 17, 1913, in Bastrop County.

  He was retired from the Texas Department of Public

  Safety. 

  He is survived by daughter, Sharon Kaye Hurst, of Houston; sons, John

  Ronald Hawk and wife, Regina, of Daytona Beach, Florida, and Billy Wayne

  Hawk and wife, Alma, of Buda; 12 grandchildren; and numerous great-

  grandchildren.

  Graveside services will be 2:00 PM, Tuesday, in Live Oak Cemetery, with

  Reverend Gordon Bergstrom officiating.

  Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O.

  Box 149100, Austin, Texas 78714.

  Arrangements by Wilke-Clay-Fish Funeral Home, 2620 S. Congress Ave.,

  442-1446. 

  Publication Date: September 21, 1998 

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  ANNIE KYSER 

  Annie Kyser, age 97, formerly of Austin, passed away on September 20,

  1998,in Elgin. She was a member of Onion Creek Baptist Church in

  Austin. 

  Annie was born on April 5, 1901, in Bastrop County to John Henry Guynes

  and Emma Childres Guynes.

  She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harvey Wright Kyser;

  twin daughters, Oleta Maye and Juanita Faye; four sons, John Wilburn Kyser,

  Chester Ardell Kyser, Melvin Vermell Kyser and Bland Mead Kyser; two grandsons;

  one granddaughter; three sisters, Maggie Guynes, Katy Kyser and Faye Banks;

  and three brothers, Edgar, Henry and Chester

  Guynes. 

  She is survived by a son, H.W. Kyser and wife Martha, of Austin; daughter,

  Artis Chambers and husband Carl, of Manor; four daughters- in-law, Virginia

  and Margaret Kyser, of Austin, Helen Kyser of Topeka, Kansas, and Charlene

  Kyser of Manor; sister-in-law, Rene Guynes of Austin; twenty-nine grandchildren;

  fifty-seven great- grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and numerous

  nieces, nephews, and friends.

  Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, September 22, 1998,

  in the Colonial Chapel of Cook-Walden Funeral Home, Lamar location. Interment

  will follow at Spiers Cemetery. Pallbearers will include Thomas H. Kyser,

  Vermell Kyser, Jr., Ardell Kyser, Jr., George Kyser, Kenneth Chambers and

  David Kyser. 

  Publication Date: December 27, 1998

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  RUBY C. RASCHKE 

  Ruby C. Raschke, age 50 of Smithville, passed away Friday, December 25,

  1998. The family will receive visitors at 1:00 p.m., Sunday at the funeral

  home. 

  She is survived by two sons, Charles B. Covill and wife Lynn, and Michael

  B. Covill, both of Austin; parents, Jerrall and Fannie Lou Marx of Red Rock;

  two brothers, Jerrall Marx, and wife Susan of Round Rock, and Charlie A.

  Marx and wife Lee Ellen of San Antonio; and one granddaughter, Stephanie

  N. Covill. 

  She was employed at the First National Bank

  Bastrop. 

  Services will be held at St. Michaels Lutheran Church Winchester, Monday

  at 10:00. Interment in St. Michaels Lutheran Cemetery.

  Marrs-Jones Funeral Home, Smithville, Texas,

  512-237-2425. 

  Publication Date: February 07, 1999

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  ALBERTA MOORE 

  Alberta Moore was born July 13, 1908, in Bastrop County to Mr. Charlie

  and Mrs. Martha Moore. She led a very active life devoting her time to family

  and friends. She will be deeply missed by all who knew

  her. 

  She was called to her final resting place February 4, 1999. She was preceded

  in death by one son, Frankie Lee Allen, two sisters, Susie McIntyre and Vera

  Barton, three brothers, Walter Crayton, A.J. Crayton, and Hughie

  Moore. 

  Alberta leaves to honor her memory one grandson, Arthur; great- grandson,

  Arthur, Jr.; granddaughter, Cynthia; one brother, James Douglas of Chicago,

  Illinois; daughter-in-law, Viola Allen; three cousins, Mr. Dempsey and Willie

  Jones and Geraldine Hicks; two nieces, Linda Smith of Taylor, Texas, and

  Joyce Mitchell of Los Angeles, California; one nephew, Milton Morgan of Houston,

  Texas; a best friend, Mrs. Ruth Howard; and a host of other relatives and

  friends. 

  Funeral services will be Tuesday, 2:00 p.m., at Peaceful St. James Baptist

  Church. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery.

  King-Tears Mortuary, Inc., 476-9128

  Publication Date: February 13, 1999

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  Violet "Vi" Smith Boatright, 79, of Bastrop, died Friday, February 12,

  1999, at her home and surrounded by her

  family. 

  She born March 27, 1919, in Imperial Valley, California. She traveled

  to Bastrop County from Uvalde in a covered wagon with her parents, Swinton

  and Nora (Terry) Smith. Vi began her education in a two room schoolhouse

  in Cedar Creek and graduated from Bastrop High School. She married Harry

  Stanton Boatright in 1938, and after traveling over much of Texas, settled

  in Bastrop to raise a family.

  Vi was a professional seamstress, specializing in custom

  draperies. 

  Our Nonnie, Mother and Auntie Vi graced us with her humor, wisdom and

  unconditional love. She had a profound impact on the lives of her

  grandchildren.

  She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Harry. 

  Her survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Bob and Sharon Boatright,

  and Ronald and Charlene Boatright, all of Cedar Creek; grandchildren, Kevin

  Boatright, of Austin, Keith Boatright and wife, Amber, of Fredericksburg,

  Bob Boatright Jr. and wife, Shannon, of Cedar Creek, and Tammy Boatright,

  of Dallas; nine great- grandchildren and many nieces and nephews who will

  all miss her great.

  Funeral services will be held 3:00 p.m. Saturday at Marrs-Jones- Newby

  Funeral Home in Bastrop. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in

  Bastrop. 

  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American

  Lung Association; or to Hospice Austin, 4107 Spicewood Springs Rd., Suite

  100, Austin, Texas 78759.

  The family wishes to thank Dr. Desmar Walkes and Hospice Austin, who gave

  much support and guidance during a sad and difficult

  time. 

  Publication Date: January 03, 1999

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  SAMUEL J. WILSON SR. USAF RETIRED

  Samuel (Sam) J. Wilson Sr. USAF Retired, 69, of Cedar Creek, passed away

  on Friday, January 1, 1999.

  Mr. Wilson was born April 4, 1929, in Mt. Pleasant, Texas. Mr. Wilson

  was also retired from Del Valle High School where he was an auto mechanics

  instructor. 

  He was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Juanita Wilson; brother,

  Johnny, and sister, Nellie.

  Mr. Wilson is survived by his loving wife, Deloris Wilson, of Cedar Creek;

  daughter and son-in-law, Kathryn J. and Wayne Jordan, and grandson, W. Joshua

  Calhoun of Mason, grandson, Joe Calhoun of Smithville; son, Samuel J. Wilson

  Jr. of Bastrop; son and daughter- in-law, Robert L. and Patricia Wilson,

  grandchildren, Robert Jr., Eric, and Megan Wilson of Austin; son Bryan,

  grandchildren, Jeremy, Rachel, and Matthew Wilson of Bastrop. Also surviving

  are his brothers, Carl of Dallas, Phil of Amarillo, and Eugene Wilson of

  De Soto; sisters, Wilma Rady of Florida, Frances Nicholson of Dallas, and

  twin sister, Jean Freeman of Arlington; brother and sister-in- law, Ron and

  Rose Leoni of Austin; and nephews, nieces, and other

  relatives. 

  Pallbearers will be Michael V. Leoni, Ed Graham, Jerry Allen, Joe H. Calhoun,

  W. Joshua Calhoun and Robert Wilson

  Jr. 

  The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Sunday,

  January 3, 1999, in Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral

  Home. 

  Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 4, 1999,

  at the South Austin Church of the Nazarene, 6711 Manchaca Road, Austin, TX

  78745, with Reverend Randall Wyles officiating. Interment will follow in

  the Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Memorial

  Park. 

  Memorials may be made to South Austin Church of the Nazarene Building

  Fund, at above address. 

  Publication Date: January 17, 1999

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  DONALD F. "DONNIE" EICHSTADT

  Donald F. "Donnie" Eichstadt, age 39, of Red Rock passed away

  Thursday. 

  The family will receive friends at Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home in Bastrop

  from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Sunday evening. Graveside services are 10:00 a.m.,

  Monday, at Bateman Cemetery in

  Bateman. 

  Survivors include his wife, Debbie Eichstadt, of Red Rock; daughters,

  Diedre Eichstadt and Dawn Eichstadt, both of Red Rock; his parents, Don and

  Diana Eichstadt, of Red Rock; his grandmother, Dorothy Senzek, of Brainerd,

  Minnesota; a brother, Duane Eichstadt, of Red Rock; sisters, Denise Eichstadt

  and Dayna Frazier, both of Austin; and nephews, Patrick Frazier and Justin

  Frazier, both of Austin.

  Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home

  Publication Date: January 18, 1999

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  Bernice Marcrum, 75, of Elgin, Texas, formerly of Austin, Texas, died

  Saturday, January 16, 1999, at The Specialty Hospital in Austin, Texas, after

  a lengthy illness.

  Local arrangements are by Elgin

  Funeral Home of Elgin, Texas. Services will be held Tuesday, January 19,

  1999, at 11:00 a.m., with Pastor Jonathan Mielke officiating at the services.

  Burial will be at the Pleasant Grove Cemetery following the

  services. 

  Bernice was born on December 15, 1923, in Austin, Texas. She is the beloved

  wife of Wade R. Marcrum and she and Wade were married 56 years. She was a

  former employee of the City of Austin, Legal Department. Bernice was an active

  member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church of Elgin as well as a member of the

  Eastern Star, Austin Chapter 475, and the VFW, Ladies Auxiliary, Chapter

  6115 of Elgin, Texas. 

  Bernice was preceded in death by her parents, John and Agnes Nordvall,

  and her daughter, Janet Griffith

  Garza. 

  She is survived by her husband, Wade Marcrum; her daughters, Gloria Dooley

  and husband, Bud Dooley, of Mt. Enterprise, Texas, and Lydia Smith and husband,

  Steven Smith, of Elgin, Texas; son-in-law, Jesse Garza, of Austin, Texas;

  her grandchildren, Jannica Griffith, of Elgin, Texas, Patrick and wife, Jennifer

  Dooley, of Henderson, Texas, Shane Smith of Abilene, Texas, and Denise Dooley,

  of Mt. 

  Enterprise, Texas; and great-grandchild, Lily Elaine Dooley, of

  Mt. 

  Enterprise, Texas.

  Pallbearers will be Charlie Jones, Donnie Stacks, Edward Lee Burklund,

  John Leroy Burklund, Buddy Adamson and Gerald

  Curry. 

  Visitation is 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Monday, January 18, 1999, at

  Elgin  Funeral Home, Elgin, Texas.

  A.A. "SUGAR" SANDERS

  A.A. "Sugar" Sanders, age 80, died peacefully in his sleep on January

  17, 1999, in Bastrop, Texas, his birthplace and lifelong home. He was born

  on October 26, 1918, the youngest child of William Edward and Ruby Waggoner

  Sanders. 

  "Sugar" served for 20 years as the Postmaster of Bastrop, and was additionally

  retired from grocery store and restaurant ownership, and from ranching. He

  served for 18 years as a school board member of the Bastrop Independent School

  District, and was President of the Board when a significant school bond was

  passed to build the "new" high school of 1969. Following retirement, "Sugar"

  was elected to the Bastrop City Council. He was a veteran of World War II,

  and a member of Calvary Episcopal Church in Bastrop, Texas. "Sugar" loved

  Democratic politics, the State of Texas, horses, and all the wonderful people

  and places in Bastrop County.

  Survivors include his wife, the former Nancy Lee Waugh, whom he married

  in 1947; his children, daughter, Suzanne Sanders, of Austin; son, Ed Sanders

  and wife, Jane; son, Johnny Sanders and wife, Shawnda; daughter, Cynthia

  Cannon and husband, Chris; and daughter, Michele Sanders, all of Bastrop.

  Mr. Sanders is also survived by his brother, Curtis Sanders, of Bastrop;

  five grandchildren; several nieces, and a

  nephew. 

  Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 19, 1999, at the

  Calvary Episcopal Church of Bastrop. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery

  in Bastrop. 

  The family will receive visitors from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., on Monday,

  January 18, 1999, at Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home in

  Bastrop. 

  Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Building Fund of

  Calvary Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 721, Bastrop, TX

  78602. 

  Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home

  Publication Date: January 23, 1999

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  ORVILLE T. PROPST

  Orville T. Propst, age 69, of Austin, passed away January 19,

  1999. 

  He was born in Franklin, West Virginia, on August 5, 1929. He retired

  from the Air Force in 1971 after 20 years of service. He was a life member

  of Pilot Knob VFW Post 8925.

  He was preceded in death his first wife, Doris Prospt in 1977; and

  granddaughter, Tammy Prospt in 1980.

  He is survived by sons, Raymond Propst, of Ranger, and David Propst, of

  Austin; daughter, Martha Cotton, of Bastrop, and Rebecca Hart and husband,

  Bret, of Wichita Falls; step-children, Steven and Wesley Lanpher and Susan

  Dyer, of Austin; ex-wife, Chris; grandchildren, Ray, Matt, Jeremy and

  Christopher, of Oregon, Brandy and Jennifer Cotton, of Bastrop, Stacy Propst,

  of Pflugerville, Meagann, Perry, Shelbie and Garion Hart, of Wichita Falls;

  great- grandchildren, Ray Propst III, of Oregon, and Elysa Walker, of Bastrop;

  step-grandchildren, Cayte Smith, Joshua, Nicole, Lance and J.R. Lanpher;

  and sister, Pauline Polen, of West

  Virginia. 

  Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 24, 1999, at Wilke-Clay-Fish

  Funeral Home. The family will have visitation from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Saturday.

  Burial will be in Garfield at Haynie Chapel Cemetery with full military

  honors. 

  Arrangements by Wilke-Clay-Fish Funeral Home, 2620 S. Congress Ave.,

  442-1446. 

  Publication Date: January 30, 1999

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  R.C. (NORINE) MCCOY

  Mrs. R.C. (Norine) McCoy went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January

  28, 1999. 

  She was born March 9, 1904, in Birdville, Texas, to Josephine Gouyton

  Brown and Charlie Franklin Brown. Prior to moving to Smithville, Texas, in

  the early 80's, she lived in Jollyville on the family ranch that she and

  her husband built. She was a 5th generation Texan, tracing her roots back

  to before the Republic of Texas. 

  Mrs. McCoy was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Reginald Cloud

  McCoy; her parents; her sister and brother-in law, Mary and Clyde Fox; and

  her beloved puppy, Bobo.

  She is survived by her daughter, Edna Norine Douglas, of Smithville; her

  daughter and son-in-law, Thelma and Jim Berry, of Bastrop; her sister and

  brother-in-law, Josephine and Bill Ross, of Austin; her sister, Emma Caroline

  Burch, of Austin; her grandchildren, Elizabeth Gilliland and husband, Lonnie,

  of Smithville, James E. Berry, of Bastrop, Daniel Berry and wife, Yolanda,

  of Bastrop, Norine Cook and husband, David, of Waelder; her great-grandchildren,

  Jody and Josiah Cook and Victoria Berry; and numerous nieces, nephews and

  friends. 

  Nanny was many things in her life: wife, daughter, mother, grandmother,

  sister, friend, teacher, mentor, rancher, gardener, Sunday School teacher

  and preacher. But most of all, she would like to be remembered first and

  last as a Christian. She truly loved the Lord her God with all her heart,

  al her soul, and all her might. She would have had all men come to love Him

  and accept Him as their personal Savior as she had. I know God welcomed her

  with the words,

  "Well done, good and faithful servant." 

  The family would like to thank the 3rd floor nursing staff of the Specialty

  Hospital of Austin, and Nanny's "girls" for their loving care. The family

  would especially like to thank Dr. David Pohl for his friendship and professional

  care. 

  Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 30, 1999,

  in the Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m.

  on Sunday, January 31, 1999, in the Weed-Corley-Fish Chapel, with Bill Brown

  officiating. Interment will be at Austin Memorial

  Park. 

  Pallbearers will be David Cook, Daniel Berry, Darryl Wanack, James E.

  Berry, Lonnie Gilliland and James

  Beck. 

  Arrangements by Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 3125 N. Lamar,

  452-8811. 

  Publication Date: March 08, 1999

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  JOE HOOD SIMMONS

  Born May 12, 1914, in San Angelo, Texas, Joe passed away on Friday, March

  5, 1999, after a long and eventful life. 

  He grew up and graduated from high school in Eastland, Texas, and attended

  Ranger Junior College in Ranger, Texas. He moved to Austin in the early 1940's.

  In the middle l950's, he operated a cafeteria in the basement of Robert E.

  Lee Hall on the University of Texas campus. During that time he organized

  and sponsored the rodeo club for the University called Los Charos. 

  He was an organizing member of the Central Texas Cutting Horse Association

  and the first president of the Travis County Sheriff's Posse. For 20 years,

  beginning in the early 60's, he worked with Lloyd Woodley Rodeo Company of

  Lampasas to produce rodeos in and around central and north central Texas.

  In 1966, he began working for the Texas Agriculture Department as a License

  and Weight Inspector in the San Antonio District. 

  After retiring from state government in 1979, he moved to Elgin, Texas,

  where he resided until his death.

  He is survived by his children, Joe Bob Simmons and wife, Elaine, of Austin,

  Catherine (Tex) Roberts, of Elgin, Janet Basey and husband, Mark, of Liberty

  Hill; brother, Bill Simmons and wife, Bobbie, of Sunrise Beach; sister, Blanche

  Howard, of Mansfield; grandchildren, Penney Garrett and husband, Mark, of

  Kerrville, Donna Gore and husband, Jeff, of Austin, Kim Christensen and husband,

  Mike, of Elgin, Joe Roberts and wife, Janet, of Bastrop, Sarah Roberts, of

  Elgin, Clint Basey and wife, Amy, of Georgetown, Luke Basey and Jake Basey,

  both of Liberty Hill; and six great-grandchildren, soon to be

  seven. 

  Pallbearers include Darwin Avant, Bobby Joe Bartlett, David Graham, Jeff

  Heath, Ralph Senn and Wayne Ward.

  Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 7, 1999, from 4:00 p.m. 

  Services will be held Monday, March 8, 1999, at 2:00 p.m. at Elgin Funeral

  Home, Elgin, Texas, with burial to be in Young's Prairie Cemetery, Elgin. 

 Publication Date: November 20, 1998

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  GENEVA STONE RIDINGS

  Geneva Stone Ridings was born August 17, 1899, to William R. and Lela

  Bell Hartsfield Stone in Elgin, and died November 18, 1998. 

  The Stone and Hartsfield families were early settlers of Bastrop County,

  coming to Texas from South Carolina, and Alabama to the Elgin area in the

  l880's. On June 9, 1924, she was married to Wayland Ridings Sr., and they

  began Ridings Red & White Grocery, which they successfully owned and

  operated for 65 years until his death in 1989. 

  They had one son, Wayland Ridings Jr. 

  She is survived by one son, Wayland Ridings Jr., of Elgin and Houston;

  one nephew, Jack L. Stone, of Denver, Colorado; and numerous other nieces,

  nephews and other relatives.

  Both Geneva and Wayland were educated in the Elgin Schools and were life

  long members of the First Baptist Church of Elgin, of which they were very

  active and devoted members.

  She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 65 years; her parents;

  one sister, Willie Marie Ridings, of Longview; and one brother, Jack E. Stone,

  of Taylor. 

  Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday in the Elgin

  Cemetery. 

  Arrangements by Elgin Funeral Home.

  Publication Date: November 28, 1998

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  MARY EVELYN RICHARDS ROBY

  Mary Evelyn Richards Roby, born November 17, 1921, to Lillian and Robert

  D. Richards in Bastrop, Texas, passed away November 25, 1998, at an Austin

  hospital. 

  She was preceded in death by her parents. 

  Mary Evelyn was loved by and leaves behind her husband of 55 years, Richard

  W. Roby; her three children, Jan Loomis, Susan R. Fernandes and Robert R. Roby; 

  sons-in-law, Robert L. Loomis and J. Frank

  Fernandes; daughter-in-law, Susan H. Roby; grandsons, Robert D. Loomis and

  his wife, Melanie, Richard W. Loomis and his wife, Naomi, Mark Roby, Christopher

  Roby and Ryan Roby; and three great-

  grandchildren.

  Mary Evelyn attended Ward Belmont School, Nashville, Tennessee. 

  She was an active member for several years of St. David's Hospital Auxiliary

  and served as President of that organization for one year. 

  She loved to travel and play golf and to listen to the many adventures

  of her children and grandchildren. All who knew her will miss her

  greatly. 

  A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 28, 1998,

  at Fairview Cemetery, Bastrop, Texas.

  Arrangements are being handled by Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home, Bastrop,

  Texas. 

 Publication Date: October 09, 1998

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  J. Kelly Shaw, 74, of Bastrop, died Friday, October 2, 1998. 

  Kelly retired from the United States Air Force in 1969, and from teaching

  at Westlake High School in 1984. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and

  outdoorsman. 

  Mr. Shaw is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Nona Shaw; son, Kevin

  Shaw and wife, Christie; granddaughters, Sarah, Leslie and Megan Kelly

  Shaw. 

  Memorial services will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 10, 1998, at

  Wilke-Clay-Fish Funeral Home. Interment will be held in Arlington National

  Cemetery at a later date.

  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Fellowship Baptist

  Church, 1720 East Broadway, Pearland, Texas 77581. 

  Arrangements by Wilke-Clay-Fish Funeral Home, 2620 S. Congress Avenue,

  442-1446. 

  Publication Date: September 20, 1998 

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  MILDRED MARIE EVANS

  Mildred Marie Evans of San Antonio, Texas, died September 18, 1998, at

  the age of 80.

  She was born in Bastrop, Texas, February 17, 1918. Her occupation was

  waitressing and she was affiliated with the Baptist

  Church. 

  She was preceded in death by her father, William Bloxon Hardee and her

  mother, Mattie Kimbrough.

  Survivors include daughters, Billiejean and Carroll Pullin of Jourdanton,

  Texas; son, Lee and wife Susie Evans of La Vernia, Texas; brother, Weldon

  Hardee of Dallas, Texas; grandchildren, Ronald O. Pullin, Lee Ann Evans,

  Becky, Debra, Darleen, Jackie; and numerous

  great-grandchildren.

  Graveside service, Monday, September 21, 1998, at 10:00 A.M., Ridgeway

  Cemetery, Bastrop, Texas.

  Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your

  choice. 

  Finch Funeral Chapel, La Vernia, TX

  Publication Date: September 20, 1998 

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  ERNEST FRANKLIN (FRANK) ARMSTRONG

  Ernest Franklin (Frank) Armstrong, age 55, of Cedar Creek, passed away

  on Friday, September 18, 1998, after a short battle with

  cancer. 

  He is formerly of Pflugerville, and was a member of the Plumbers &

  Pipe fitters Local Union No. 286.

  Frank was born January 13, 1943, to Earl and Jewel Armstrong, who preceded

  him in death. He is also preceded in death by his brothers, Wallace, Thomas,

  Horace Delbert and Donnal (Skeeter)

  Armstrong. 

  He is survived by daughter, Terri Woodmancy and husband, Gary of Austin;

  long-time companion, Carolyn Kay LaFrance, of Cedar Creek; sisters, Janelle

  Mansfield and husband, Bill of Bastrop; Brenda Duke and husband, Bud of Austin,

  and Linda McCool and husband, Kenneth of Ralls; brothers, J.W. Armstrong

  and wife, Debbie of Bastrop, and Richard Armstrong, of Austin; granddaughter,

  Chelsea Renee Woodmancy, of Austin; grandson, Cody Lee Woodmancy, also of

  Austin; and numerous nieces and nephews. 

  The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. on Sunday, September

  20, 1998, at the funeral home.

  Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, September 21, 1998,

  in the Colonial Chapel of Cook-Walden Funeral Home, Lamar location; Reverend

  George V. Reswik officiating. Interment will follow at Cook-Walden/Capital

  Parks Cemetery.

  Pallbearers will include Ronnie Mansfield, Darrell Mansfield, Jay F.

  Armstrong, Milfred Johnson, David Whiteaker and Jerry

  Evans. 

  Honorary pallbearers will include Leonard Holstine, Jerry Goldstein, Larry

  Goldstein, Quint Calderon, Mike Armstrong and Todd

  Purcell. 

 Publication Date: September 25, 1998 

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  FRANCES TISHIE SWEET O'BRIEN

  Frances Tishie Sweet O'Brien, age 91, of Bastrop, passed away Tuesday,

  September 22, 1998.

  She was born October 27, 1906, in Montgomery, Texas, to Charlie and Amanda

  Fields. She was a resident of San Antonio from 1941 to 1971, and a resident

  of Bastrop since that time.

  She was preceded in death by her first husband, Charlie D. Sweet; her

  second husband, Homer H. O'Brien; and a daughter, Edna A. Jordan. 

  She is survived by a daughter, Mary E. Crews, of Imperial Beach, California;

  a son, Charles E. Sweet, of Austin, Texas; a brother, Alton Fields, of McDade,

  Texas; sisters, Mrs. Henry (Cleo) Grimes and Mrs. Leo Harrison, both of McDade,

  Texas, and Mrs. Henry (Ila Mae) Carwile, of Montgomery, Texas; eight

  grandchildren, nine great- grandchildren and one

  great-great-grandson.

  Services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 26, 1998, at

  Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home in Bastrop. Interment will be in Fairview

  Cemetery also in Bastrop. The Reverend David Sweet will

  officiate. 

  Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home, P.O. Box 745, 507 Old Austin Hwy., Bastrop,

  Texas 78602, (512)321-2576.

  Publication Date: December 06, 1998

  Source: Austin American-Statesman

  ALEX "JACK" SMALL

  Alex "Jack" Small, age 74, of Elgin, passed away Friday, December 4,

  1998. 

  Alex was born in Austin, Texas, on November 24, 1924. He was preceded

  in death by his parents, two sisters, a son, and a

  grandson. 

  Alex retired from Elgin Butler Brick Company in 1989 after 48 years of

  employment. 

  He is survived by a very loving and devoted wife of fifty five years,

  Ida Mae; two sons, Frank and wife Mary of Lexington, James and wife Debbie

  of Haryelton, Pennsylvania; two daughters, Diane Stolle and husband Justin

  of Thrall and Faye Small Stifflemire of Thrall; one brother, James Small

  and wife Rose of Bastrop; nine grandchildren; and four

  great-grandchildren.

  Pallbearers will be Todd Cantrell, Tommy Cantrell, Doug Cloud, Sherman

  Wipff, Jim Watson, Tommy Maldonado, Bill King, Floyd Harris and Philip

  Cantrell. 

  Services will be held 2:00 p.m., Sunday, December 6, 1998, at Elgin Funeral

  Home, with interment in the Elgin

  Cemetery. 

  The Family wishes to Thank all the many friends for all their support,

  thoughts and most of all prayers during the past

  year. 

  Memorial contributions may be made to McDade Church of Christ, McDade,

  Texas, or The American Cancer Association, P.O. Box 149054, Austin, Texas

  78714. 

  Arrangements by Elgin Funeral Home,

  281-5697 

  Publication Date: April 06, 1994

  Source: The Fort Worth

  Star-Telegram 

  Page: 24;25 

  FORT WORTH - Dorothy Woolard, a homemaker, died Tuesday at a North Richland

  Hills hospital. She was 75.

  Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Mount Olivet Funeral Home. Burial

  will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7

  to 9 tonight at the funeral home.

  Mrs. Woolard was born in Bastrop.

  Her husband, Olin Woolard, died in 1980. 

  Survivors: Son, Rickie Woolard of Fort Worth; daughter, Carol Pufall of

  Fort Worth; brother, Lee Hancock of Lake Havasu, Ariz.; sister, Helen Swearingen

  of Houston; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

  Faustino Cerda 

  Publication Date: April 09, 1995

  Source: The Fort Worth

  Star-Telegram 

  Page: 36;37 

  GRANDVIEW - Will Arthur Slider, 73, a retired construction worker for

  Thomas S. Byrne Construction Co., died Friday at a Cleburne hospital. 

  Funeral: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Antioch Baptist Church in Hills Prairie.

  Burial: Hills Prairie Cemetery in Bastrop. Wake: 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Bethlehem

  Baptist Church in Grandview, where he was a member. Arrangements: Gregory

  W. Spencer Funeral Directors of Fort

  Worth. 

  Mr. Slider was born in Bastrop and lived in Fort Worth for more than 50

  years. He was a member of the North Central Texas Labor Union 618. 

  His wife, Minnie Slider, died in 1974. 

  Survivors: Son, Curtis Gene Slider of Fort Worth; daughter, Sandra Robinson

  of Waco; brother, Willie T. Slider of Fort Worth; three sisters, Raydell

  Peterson, Hattie Hubbard and Johnnie Mae Slider, all of Fort Worth; companion,

  Jean Hardy of Grandview; 19 grandchildren; and 16

  great-grandchildren.

  Publication Date: April 14, 1991

  Source: The Fort Worth

  Star-Telegram 

  Page: 4;5 

  CROSS PLAINS - Ava Hughes Talley of Cross Plains died Thursday at a Cross

  Plains nursing home. She was 90.

  Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. today at Pioneer Cemetery in Pioneer

  under the direction of Higginbotham Funeral Home in Rising

  Star. 

  Mrs. Talley was born in Rising Star and had lived in Cross Plains for

  17 years. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of

  Christ. 

  Survivors: Son, J.R. Talley of Bastrop; brother, Edward Hughes of Dallas;

  three grandchildren; and two

  great-grandchildren.

  Publication Date: April 21, 1994

  Source: The Fort Worth

  Star-Telegram 

  Page: 24;25 

  ARLINGTON - Luciano Duron Garcia, a retired gardener, died Monday in Fort

  Worth. He was 82. 

  Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Crosby Cemetery in Mason.

  Arlington Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 

  Mr. Garcia was born in Bastrop and recently moved to the Fort Worth area.

  He previously lived in Georgetown for 12 years and moved to Mason in 1985. 

  His wife, Petra Garcia, died in 1989. 

  Survivors: Five sons, Luciano Garcia Jr. and Luis Garcia, both of Valencia,

  Calif., Lupe Garcia of El Paso, Mingo Garcia of Simi Valley, Calif., and

  Sammie Garcia of Moor Park, Calif.; four daughters, Rachel Hansen of Las

  Vegas, Eva C. DeAnda of Arlington, Ruth Arriega of San Jose, Calif., and

  Susie Pena of Mexico; brother, Stephen Garcia of Austin; sister, Phillipa

  Martinez of Austin; 24 grandchildren; and 13

  great-grandchildren.

  Publication Date: April 26, 1994

  Source: The Fort Worth

  Star-Telegram 

  Page: 15 

  FORT WORTH - Wilma Nelson Calhoun, a retired Fort Worth school district

  custodian, died Sunday at a Fort Worth hospital. She was 78. 

  Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Church at Philadelphia. Burial

  will be in Cedar Hill Memorial Park. Wake will be from 8:15 to 9:15 tonight

  at the funeral home. 

  Mrs. Calhoun was born in Bastrop and had lived in Fort Worth for 52

  years. 

  She had worked for the school district for 27 years before retiring in

  1979. 

  Mrs. Calhoun was a member of Paradise Missionary Baptist Church. 

  Survivors: Son, Tommie Louis Nelson of Fort Worth; three daughters, Jennie

  N. Elix of Hobart, Okla., and Rena Mae Cofer and Hattie L. Timms, both of

  Fort Worth; two brothers, Tony Banks and Mago Banks, both of Fort Worth;

  two sisters, Freddie Edwards and Bernice Greer, both of Fort Worth; 30

  grandchildren; and 42 great-grandchildren.

  Publication Date: April 28, 1997

  Source: The Fort Worth

  Star-Telegram 

  Page: 7 

  FORT WORTH - Florence McKinney, 99, a homemaker, died Saturday, April

  26, 1997, in Fort Worth.

  Funeral: 10 a.m. Wednesday at Laurel Land Funeral Home of Fort Worth.

  Burial: Laurel Land Memorial Park in Fort

  Worth. 

  Florence McKinney was born May 5, 1897, in Bastrop County. 

  Survivors: Stepson, Miles McKinney of Fort Worth; stepdaughter, Zelva

  Lance of Bremerton, Wash.; and two stepgranddaughters. Laurel Land Funeral

  Home of Fort Worth 7100 Crowley Road, 293-1350 Richard P. Morley 

 Publication Date: August 15, 1996

  Source: The Fort Worth

  Star-Telegram 

  Page: 6;7 

  BASTROP - Stella Mae Porter, 87, a homemaker, died Tuesday at a Bastrop

  nursing center.

  Funeral: 2 p.m. today at Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield Funeral Home. Burial:

  Oak Grove Cemetery in Hill County.

  Stella Mae Porter was born Nov. 12, 1908, in Little Rock, Ark. 

  Survivors: Sons, James Henry Porter of Indiana, Odell Porter of Burleson

  and Samuel Lewis Porter of Austin; daughters, Letha Mae Earnhart of Whitesboro,

  Mary Lou Lucko of Penelope, Ruth Reed of Austin, and Patsy Ann Wiggins and

  Peggy Ann Davis, both of Smithville; one brother; three sisters; and numerous

  grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield Cleburne,

  (817) 558-2322 Forest T. Sark

  Publication Date: August 18, 1993

  Source: The Fort Worth

  Star-Telegram 

  Page: 21 

  STEPHENVILLE - May Belle Stone, a retired stock farmer and nurse, died

  Monday at a Stephenville hospital. She was 82. 

  Graveside service will be at 3 p.m. today in Coleman Cemetery in Coleman.

  Lacy Funeral Home in Stephenville is in charge of

  arrangements. 

  Mrs. Stone was born in Bastrop County and moved to Stephenville from Abilene

  35 years ago. 

  She was a member of Huckabay Church of Christ. 

  Survivors: Two sons, Venice D. Alford of Stephenville and Sam W. Alford

  of Abilene; sister, Dr. Oleta Ward of Weatherford; three grandchildren; and

  four great-grandchildren.

  Publication Date: August 20, 1996

  Source: The Fort Worth

  Star-Telegram 

  Page: 8;9 

  ARLINGTON - Louise Elizabeth Vaughn Haynes, 75, died Sunday in

  Arlington. 

  Funeral: 2 p.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church in Arlington.

  Burial: Moore Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Noon today. Family will recieve

  friends from 6 to 7 tonight at Moore Funeral

  Home. 

  Louise Haynes was born Aug. 3, 1921, in Elgin, Bastrop County. She was

  one of 15 children of John and Bessie Vaughn. Louise was a registered nurse,

  graduating from Parkland School of Nursing in Dallas in 1945. As a member

  of the U.S. Corps of Nurses, she was serving at McCluskey U.S. Army Hospital

  on VE Day and VJ Day. She transferred to the Veterans Administration and

  served in VA Hospitals at Dearborn, Mich., Kerrville and McKinney. After

  leaving the Veterans Administration, Louise worked as a nurse for General

  Motors in Arlington. John Haynes and Louise were married in McKinney in 1948.

  She was an active and faithful member of First United Methodist Church in

  Arlington and its Aldersgate Sunday school class. She was also a member of

  the Daughters of the American Revolution. Louise fought cancer valiantly

  for many years before finally succumbing on Aug. 18,

  1996. 

  Louise will be greatly missed by all who knew and admired her. 

  She was recently preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Dr. John

  J. Haynes, a retired professor of civil engineering at UT-Arlington. 

  Memorials: First United Methodist Church in Arlington, the Parkland Nurses

  Association or a charity of choice.

  Survivors: Brother, Carl Vaughn of Payson, Ariz.; sisters, Jo Vickers

  of Pasadena, Dorothy Bratten of Payson, and Ruth Linebarger of Clarksdale,

  Mo.; several nieces and nephews, including Evelyn Redman of Big Spring, Mary

  Mills of Mansfield and Linda Linebarger of Clarksdale, Mo. Moore Funeral

  Home 1219 N. Davis Drive, 275-2711 Ruth C.

  Henderson 

  Publication Date: December 03, 1992

  Source: The Fort Worth

  Star-Telegram 

  Page: 33 

  DUBLIN - Eula Mae Voigt, a homemaker, died Tuesday at a Dublin nursing

  home. She was 89. 

  Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Harrell Funeral Home in Dublin.

  Burial will be in Pecan Cemetery in Dublin. 

  Mrs. Voigt was born in Bastrop County. 

  She was a member of Laurel Street United Methodist Church. 

  Her husband, Stephen Clayton Voigt, died in 1986. 

  Survivors: Five daughters, Wilma Davis, Joyce Daniel and Blanche Pendleton,

  all of Dublin, and Geneva Roberts and Lula Mae Wolfenberger, both of Conroe;

  son, Kirby Voigt of Killeen; sister, Ima Hemphill of Bastrop; 15 grandchildren;

  and 20 great-grandchildren.

  Publication Date: December 14, 1993

  Source: The Fort Worth

  Star-Telegram 

  Page: 23 

  FORT WORTH - Bertha Lillian Gibbons, a retired nurse's aide, died Monday

  at a Fort Worth hospital. She was 56.

  Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today in Azleland Memorial Park in

  Azle. Biggers Funeral Home in Lake Worth is in charge of

  arrangements. 

  Mrs. Gibbons was born in Bastrop County and had lived in Fort Worth since

  1990. 

  Survivors: Six daughters, Mary E. Allen and Sherry A. Fornwalt, both of

  Fort Worth, Jackie L. Beggs of Bastrop, Wanda J. Van Buskirk of St. Charles,

  Mo., Mickie J. Rozo of Austin and Peggy L. Weaver of Cresson; four brothers,

  Ernest Lee Botkin, Carl Wayne Botkin, Jimmy Dale Botkin and Le Ray Botkin,

  all of Bastrop County; four sisters, Ann Avery of Arkansas, Vickie Botkin

  of Houston, Jody Grady of Bastrop and Sandra J. Botkin of Page; and 15

  grandchildren.

  Publication Date: December 30, 1993

  Source: The Fort Worth

  Star-Telegram 

  Page: 18;19 

  THROCKMORTON - Gladsie Dean Brockman, a retired legal secretary and teacher,

  died Monday at a Wichita Falls hospital. She was 96. 

  Funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at First United Methodist Church. Burial

  will be in Throckmorton Cemetery. Merriman-Archer Funeral Home in Throckmorton

  is in charge of arrangements.

  Mrs. Brockman was born in Bastrop County and had lived in Throckmorton

  since 1913. 

  She was a member of First Christian Church of Woodson and a Worthy Matron

  of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter

  No.500. 

  Survivors: Husband, John C. Brockman of Throckmorton; three sons, George

  David Brockman of Graham, and Robert Dean Brockman and Larry Daniel Brockman,

  both of Granbury; three daughters, Juanelle Hulse of Graham, Gladsie Jean

  Herring of Denver and Betty Jean Davis of Throckmorton; 19 grandchildren;

  and 31 great-grandchildren.

  Publication Date: December 30, 1995

  Source: The Fort Worth

  Star-Telegram 

  Page: 28;29 

  FORT WORTH - Paul Jobert Sachs, 62, owner and operator of Sachs Garage

  who retired in 1988 after more than 20 years, died Thursday in an auto accident

  on Interstate 35 in Belton.

  Funeral: 4 p.m. today at Thompson's Harveson & Cole Funeral Home.

  Burial: Private.

  Honorary pallbearers: Bobby Wagnon, David Cooper, Cliff Noonkester, Charlie

  Clayton, Bob Higginbotham and Bob Livingston. 

  P.J. Sachs was born Aug. 31, 1933, in Bastrop. He was a 1951 graduate

  of Arlington Heights High School and attended Texas Christian University.

  He was president of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity from 1956 to

  1957.   Memorials: Charity of choice.

  Survivors: Two sons, Paul Buckley Sachs and Stephen Sachs; daughter, Sheryl

  Anne Sachs Hemphill; grandchildren, John Daniel Hemphill and Sophie Anne

  Hemphill; and aunt, Gertrude Wilmers. Thompson's Harveson & Cole 702

  Eighth Ave., 336-0345 Thomas W.

  Sanders 

  Publication Date: December 31, 1996

  Source: The Fort Worth

  Star-Telegram 

  Page: 6;7 

  FORT WORTH - Catarino Alvarado, 65, a welder who retired in 1989, died

  Sunday in Plano.

  Funeral: 2 p.m. today at All Saints Catholic Church. Burial: Mount Olivet

  Cemetery. 

  Mr. Catarino Alvarado was born Nov. 25, 1931, in Bastrop County. He was

  a member of Sociedad Fraternal Benito Juarez and the North Side Senior

  Citizens. 

  Survivors: Sons, David F. Alvarado and Antonio Alvarado; daughter, Virginia

  Tuhlawi; son-in-law, Ahmad Tuhlawi; daughters-in-law, Susie Alvarado and

  Cynthia Alvarado; brother, Bennie Alvarado; sisters, Angela Trujillo, Bonnie

  Reyna, Tomasa Hernandez and Pauline Trujillo; two granddaughters; and one

  great-granddaughter. Mount Olivet Funeral Home 2301 N. Sylvania Ave., 831-0511

  Juanice K. Apple

  Publication Date: February 19, 1994

  Source: The Fort Worth

  Star-Telegram 

  Page: 29 

  FORT WORTH - Gladys Swanson Eastwood, a retired secretary for All Church

  Children's Home, died Thursday in Cleburne. She was 75. 

  Funeral will be at 3:30 p.m. today at Brentwood Bible Church. Burial will

  be in Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park. Mount Olivet Funeral Home is in charge

  of arrangements.

  Mrs. Eastwood was born in Bastrop County. 

  Her husband, Oscar M. Swanson, died in 1959. 

  The family suggests that memorials be made to Brentwood Bible Church,

  6917 Brentwood Stair Road, Fort Worth 76112. 

  Survivors: Husband, Bob Eastwood of Fort Worth; four daughters, Brenda

  Sheffel of Pittsburg, Calif., Sharon Lowe of Shawnee Mission, Kan., Betty

  Jacobson of San Jose, Calif., and Jan Swanson Taylor of Cleburne; two stepsons,

  Robert M. Eastwood of Fort Worth and Jack A. Eastwood of Arlington; stepdaughter,

  Linda Eastwood Broach of Haltom City; sister, Loraine Ekdahl of Georgetown;

  and seven grandchildren.

  Publication Date: January 01, 1993

  Source: The Fort Worth

  Star-Telegram 

  Page: 24;25 

  FORT WORTH - Theodore Blalock, a retired construction worker, died Thursday

  at a Fort Worth nursing center. He was 87. 

  Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Skyvue Memorial Gardens.

  Williams Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. 

  Mr. Blalock was born in Bastrop and had lived in Fort Worth for 50 years.

  He was an Army veteran of World War II. 

  Survivors: Son, Artis Blalock of Stockton, Calif.; and brother, Booker

  T. Blalock of Fort Worth.

  Elizabeth Cate 

  Publication Date: January 30, 1995

  Source: The Fort Worth

  Star-Telegram 

  Page: 14;15 

  FORT WORTH - Myrtle Hallie Snow, 94, a homemaker, died Saturday at a Fort

  Worth hospital.

  Funeral: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Shannon North Funeral Chapel. Burial: Mount

  Olivet Cemetery. 

  Mrs. Snow was born in Bastrop and lived in Fort Worth for more than 75

  years. 

  Her husband, Green David Snow, died in 1973. 

  Survivors: Two sons, Douglas Snow of Fort Worth and Otis Snow of Everman;

  sister, Leona Hicks of Azle; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren;

  and 10 great-great-grandchildren.

  Publication Date: July 04, 1991

  Source: The Fort Worth

  Star-Telegram 

  Page: 4;5 

  NEWARK - Gerald D. Smith, a longtime resident of Newark, died Tuesday

  at a Fort Worth hospital after a long illness. He was 72. 

  Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Olivet Funeral Home in Fort

  Worth. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery. 

  Mr. Smith was born in Bastrop County and had lived in Newark since 1980.

  He was a retired oilfield pumper and had worked for Dunn Oil Company many

  years. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of Calvary Baptist

  Church in Aurora.

  Survivors: Wife, Alma Smith of Newark; two sons, Gerald D. Smith Jr. of

  Smithfield, Va., and John David Smith of Corpus Christi; daughter, Arlyn

  Yevonne Mayhall of Fort Worth; four brothers, John Cope Smith Jr., Audie

  Smith and Wilber Smith, all of San Antonio, and Berry Smith of Rockport;

  two sisters, Earline Clark of Chandler and Lillian Doris Baird of San Antonio;

  nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Jewel Marie Talley,

  Homemaker 

  Publication Date: July 09, 1991

  Source: The Fort Worth

  Star-Telegram 

  Page: 3 

  DENTON - Elizabeth Kelsey of Denton, a former teacher and past vice president

  of the Texas Heart Association, died Saturday at a Denton retirement center.

  She was 85. 

  Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. today in Rest Haven Memorial Park

  in Midland. Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church in

  Midland, where she was a member. Schmitz-Floyd-Hamlett Funeral Home in Denton

  is in charge of local arrangements.

  Mrs. Kelsey was born in Elgin, Bastrop County. She attended schools in

  Royse City, Holland and Greenville. She received a bachelor of science degree

  from Texas Woman's University and taught at public schools in Austin, Dallas

  and Texon, Reagan County. In 1934, she moved to Midland, where she and her

  husband owned and operated Western Clinic Hospital. She moved to Denton in

  July 1989. 

  Mrs. Kelsey was a 50-year member and past president of the Midland Doctor's

  Wives' Club and the Six-County Medical Auxiliary. She served on the board

  of directors of the Southwest Building Owners Association and the National

  Board of Governors. She also was a past president of the Midland Heart

  Association. 

  The former teacher was a life member of the Parent-Teachers Association

  and had served as an officer on various PTAs. During World War II, she organized

  volunteers for the USO in Midland and was an active member of the Daughters

  of the American Republic.

  The family suggests that memorials be made to Good Samaritan Village in

  Denton, the American Heart Association or First Baptist Church in

  Midland. 

  Survivors: Husband, John Kelsey of Denton; son, L. Waldo Leggett of Houston;

  three daughters, Rosalynn Biggers of Dallas, Carolynn Cannon of Garland and

  Elizabeth Mulholland of Austin; brother, Price Wood of Gainesville; two sisters,

  Margarette Ferguson of San Antonio and Ophilia Ratliff of Monahans; and 12

  grandchildren.

  Paul A. Linn, Service station owner

  Publication Date: July 16, 1996

  Source: The Fort Worth

  Star-Telegram 

  Page: 8;9 

  FORT WORTH - Cora Lee Williams Rhodes, 64, a retired nurse, died Thursday

  at a Fort Worth hospital.

  Funeral: 1 p.m. Saturday at Providence Primitive Baptist District Association

  in Cedar Creek. Burial: Mount Olivet Cemetery in Cedar Creek. Wake: 8 to

  9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

  Cora Rhodes was born March 17, 1932, in Alum Creek, Bastrop County. She

  was a member of Mount Calvary Primitive Baptist Church in Austin. 

  Survivors: Sons, Larry Rhodes and Stephen Rhodes, both of Fort Worth;

  daughters, Debra Rhodes of Fort Worth and Rhonda Pitts of Houston; brother,

  James Williams of Austin; sister, Laura B. Thompson of Austin; nine

  grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Gregory W. Spencer Funeral Directors

  4000 Miller Ave., 531-8666 Lois J. Richardson 

 Publication Date: July 24, 1996

  Source: The Fort Worth

  Star-Telegram 

  Page: 6;7 

  FORT WORTH - Laverne Cleveland, 71, a retired food service worker for

  the Fort Worth Independent School District, died Thursday at a Fort Worth

  hospital. 

  Funeral: 11 a.m. Thursday at New Golden Gate Baptist Church. Burial: Cedar

  Hill Memorial Park. Visitation: 1 to 9 p.m. today at Baker Funeral Home.

  Wake: 7 to 8 tonight at the funeral home. 

  Laverne Cleveland was born Aug. 14, 1924, to Willie and Catherine Higgins

  Ford in the Hills Prairie Community in Bastrop County. 

  She grew up there and attended the public schools. She united in marriage

  with Hosea L. Caldwell. He preceded her in death. She settled in Fort Worth

  around 1963 and was a cafeteria worker for several years before her retirement.

  She had been a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Grandview. 

  Survivors: Devoted companion, Jessie Allen of Fort Worth; son, Roy Lee

  Cleveland of San Diego, Calif., daughters, Willie Mae Allen, Shirley Birdwell

  and Linda Jones, all of Fort Worth; mother, Catherine Ivory of Fort Worth;

  17 grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and many other family members

  and friends. Baker Funeral Home 301 E. Rosedale St.,

  332-4468 

  Publication Date: June 06, 1996

  Source: The Fort Worth

  Star-Telegram 

  Page: 5 

  GRANDVIEW - Willie B. Maxwell, 91, a retired sharecropper, died Monday

  at a Cleburne hospital. 

  Graveside service: 11 a.m. Friday in Grandview Cemetery. Visitation: Noon

  to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

  Willie Maxwell, a native of Bastrop and the daughter of the late Ezie

  Houston and Pearl Moody Houston, died Monday after a long

  illness. 

  She attended public school at Bastrop. Mrs. Maxwell lived in Grandview

  for more than a half century and was a longtime member of Bethlehem Baptist

  Church. 

  She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Maxwell, in 1992. 

  Survivors: Two stepdaughters, Mary Alice Crawford of Weatherford and Betty

  Jackson of Fort Worth; sisters, Osidell Moore of Fort Worth and Lullaby Mathis

  of Taylor; three nephews, Frank Moore Jr. of Dallas, Tommy Moore of Fort

  Worth and Leroy Holiday of San Antonio; and niece, Hazel Earl of Round Rock.

  Baker Funeral Home 301 E. Rosedale St.,332-4468 

 Publication Date: June 09, 1991

  Source: The Fort Worth

  Star-Telegram 

  Page: 9;11;12 

  Subjects: Dallas-Ft. Worth Metro,

  Texas 

  FORT WORTH - Margie Miller, a retired presser, died Thursday in a Fort

  Worth hospital. She was 84.

  Wake will be from 7 to 8 tonight at Williams Funeral Chapel. Funeral will

  be at 1 p.m. Monday at Mayfield Baptist Church, where she was a member. Burial

  will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Williams Funeral Chapel is in charge of

  arrangements. 

  Mrs. Miller was born in Bastrop County and had lived in Fort Worth for

  over 50 years.

  She worked for Fishburn's Cleaners for 15 years before she retired in

  1944. 

  Mrs. Miller was a member of Hollywood Hills Neighborhood

  Club. 

  Survivors: Daughter, Margie Tate of Fort Worth; three brothers, Marlin

  McDowell of Kansas City, Kansas, Clarence McDowell of Wichita, Kan., and

  Van Rowe of Fort Worth; two sisters, Lizzie Peghee of Kansas City, Kan.,

  and Roxie Williams of Austin.

  Publication Date: June 10, 1993

  Source: The Fort Worth

  Star-Telegram 

  Page: 23 

  BRECKENRIDGE - Van O. Alexander, a service station operator, died Tuesday

  at an Albany hospital. She was 73.

  Graveside Masonic service will be at 4 p.m. today in Baker Cemetery. Morehart

  Mortuary in Breckenridge is in charge of

  arrangements. 

  Mr. Alexander was born in Bastrop and returned to Breckenridge from Arizona

  in 1986. 

  He was a member of Breckenridge Masonic Lodge No. 492, the American Legion

  and Disabled American Veterans.

  He was the widower of Irene Graff Alexander. 

  The family suggests that memorials be made to a charity of choice. 

  Survivors: Brother, Sam Alexander of Fort Worth; and sister, Minnie Adams

  of Abilene. 

  Publication Date: June 12, 1994

  Source: The Fort Worth

  Star-Telegram 

  Page: 30;32;33 

  FORT WORTH - Grover Benjamin Colter, an architectural engineer for the

  Department of Housing and Urban Development, died of a heart attack Wednesday

  at a Fort Worth hospital. He was 63.

  Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church,

  where he was a deacon. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Memorial Park. The family

  will receive friends from 6 to 7 tonight at Baker Funeral

  Home. 

  Mr. Colter was born in Elgin, Bastrop County, and had lived in Fort Worth

  55 years. He was a graduate of I.M. Terrell High School and Prairie View

  A&M University. He was chief of architects and engineers for Housing

  and Urban Development for 29 years.

  Mr. Colter was a member of the Brotherhood Chorus and the budget Committee

  at the church. He also was active as a worker for the Baptist Training Union.

  He was former vice president and secretary for Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity.

  He was former chairman of the Board of the McDonald Branch of the Young Men's

  Christian Association and former district commissioner of the Longhorn Council

  Woodbine District Boy Scouts of America. He was a Boy Scouts training chairman

  and was a Scoutmaster for Boy Scouts Troop 216. Mr. Colter received the Silver

  Beaver Award, the District Award of Merit and the Order of the Arrow

  award. 

  Mr. Colter organized the interchurch basketball and baseball leagues and

  enjoyed bowling.

  Survivors, all of Fort Worth: Wife, Helene Shackleford Colter; son, Anthony

  M. Colter; and parents, Eddie Morris and Ruth

  Morris. 

  Publication Date: March 05, 1994

  Source: The Fort Worth

  Star-Telegram 

  Page: 33;35 

  FORT WORTH - Ezra Mex Brice Jr., a retired truck driver, died Sunday at

  a Fort Worth hospital. He was 63.

  Funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Sweethome Baptist Church. Burial will

  be in Skyvue Memorial Gardens. Williams Funeral Chapel is in charge of

  arrangements. 

  Mr. Brice was born in Bastrop and lived in Fort Worth for 30 years. He

  was an Army veteran of the Korean War and a member of the American

  Legion. 

  Survivors: Wife, Velma Brice of Fort Worth; three sons, the Rev. Kenneth

  Brice of Taylor, Victor Brice of Fort Worth and the Rev. Larry Brice of Los

  Angeles; daughter, Charlotte Brice of Fort Worth; two stepsons, Anthony Ray

  Butler and Thimouthues Jovan Butler, both of Fort Worth; two stepdaughters,

  Nethra Cox and Margaret Lockett, both of Fort Worth; brother, Harold Brice

  of Austin; sister, Robbie Hardeman of Austin; nine grandchildren; and one

  great-grandchild.

  Publication Date: March 29, 1991

  Source: The Fort Worth

  Star-Telegram 

  Page: 5 

  FORT WORTH - Wallace Davis, a Fort Worth resident, died Sunday at a Fort

  Worth hospital. He was 53.

  Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Antioch Baptist Church in Bastrop.

  Burial will be in Clearview Cemetery. The family will receive friends from

  7 to 8 tonight at Gregory W. Spencer Funeral

  Directors. 

  Mr. Davis was born in Bastrop in Central Texas and had lived in Fort Worth

  for 30 years. 

  Survivors: Four brothers, J.H. Houston and Marvin Ray Houston, both of

  Fort Worth, and Samuel Houston Jr. and Willard Houston, both of Austin; eight

  sisters, Johnnie Howard and Sally Mae Williams, both of Fort Worth, Louise

  Lockridge, Delores Faye Houston, Ruthie Mae Houston and Arlene Houston, all

  of Austin, Ora Jean Houston of Houston and Henrietta Faykus of

  Bastrop. 

  Publication Date: May 15, 1992

  Source: The Fort Worth

  Star-Telegram 

  Page: 24;25 

  FORT WORTH - Willie Grace Franklin, a private housekeeper, died Wednesday

  at a Fort Worth nursing home. She was 70. 

  Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Williams Funeral Chapel. Burial

  will be in Skyvue Memorial Gardens. A wake will be from 7 to 8 tonight at

  the funeral home.

  Mrs. Franklin was born in Bastrop and lived in Fort Worth for 25 years. 

  She was the widow of Willie D. Franklin. 

  Survivors: Son, the Rev. W.C. Franklin of San Antonio; brother, the Rev.

  Matt Jackson of Waco; sister, Ola Mae Herron of Kansas City, Kan.; eight

  grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

  Publication Date: May 25, 1991

  Source: The Fort Worth

  Star-Telegram 

  Page: 5 

  FORT WORTH - Willie Ray Parker, a retired cook, died Monday at a Fort

  Worth hospital. She was 68.

  Funeral will be 10 a.m. today at First St. John Baptist Church, where

  she was a member. Burial will be in Capital Memorial Gardens in Austin. Gregory

  W. Spencer Funeral Directors is in charge of

  arrangements. 

  Mrs. Parker was born in Bastrop County and had lived in Fort Worth for

  29 years. 

  Survivors: Daughter, Madeline Johnson of Fort Worth; stepmother, Eugenia

  Green of Austin; one grandson; and one

  great-granddaughter.

  Publication Date: May 30, 1992

  Source: The Fort Worth

  Star-Telegram 

  Page: 21 

  DALLAS - John Allen Johnson Jr., a retired service station owner, died

  May 21 at his Dallas home. He was 70.

  Funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Tucker Street Missionary Baptist Church

  in Fort Worth. Burial will be in Skyvue Memorial Gardens. Williams Funeral

  Chapel in Fort Worth is in charge of

  arrangements. 

  Mr. Johnson was born in Bastrop. He was a Army veteran of World War II. 

  Survivors: Wife, Josie Bills Johnson of Dallas; son, Norris James Johnson

  of Dallas; four daughters, Doris Faye Dailey of Lubbock, Flora Jean Sadler

  and Helen Marie Taylor, both of Dallas, and Barbara Ann Menkins of Fort Worth;

  brother, Marvin Johnson of Lubbock; 19 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren.

  Publication Date: November 06, 1993

  Source: The Fort Worth

  Star-Telegram 

  Page: 33 

  ARLINGTON - F.M. "Steve" Stevenson, an accountant and resident of

  Dalworthington Gardens for 58 years, died Thursday at a Arlington retirement

  center. He was 92.

  Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery

  in Houston. Hugh M. Moore & Sons Funeral Home in Arlington is in charge

  of local arrangements. 

  Mr. Stevenson was a native of Bastrop. 

  He was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church. 

  Mr. Stevenson was an Army veteran of World War I and served in France. 

  His wife of 66 years, Mary Aleta Stevenson, died in 1985. 

  Survivors: Son, F.M. Stevenson Jr. of Dallas; daughter, Jean Stevenson

  McCown of Arlington; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

  Publication Date: November 08, 1996

  Source: The Fort Worth

  Star-Telegram 

  Page: 6;7 

  FORT WORTH - Eula Lazine, 78, a homemaker, died Sunday at a Fort Worth

  hospital. 

  Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday at Rising Star Baptist Church on Miller Street.

  Burial: Cedar Hill Cemetery. Visitation: 5 to 7 tonight. 

  Eula Lazine was born May 28, 1918, in Bastrop. 

  She was a deaconess at Rising Star Baptist Church and a former member

  of nurse's aide of her church. She was a member of Ladies Auxiliary of American

  Legion Post 838. 

  Survivors: Husband, James H. Lazine; daughter, Minnie L. Crenshaw; brother,

  Willie Cathey; sister, Ora Lee Thompson; eight grandchildren; and eight

  great-grandchildren. Williams Funeral Chapel 5224 Ramey Ave.,

  534-5781 

  Publication Date: November 11, 1991

  Source: The Fort Worth

  Star-Telegram 

  Page: 17 

  COMANCHE - Fred G. Taylor, an executive for a marketing company, died

  Saturday in a Comanche hospital. He was 63. 

  Funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. today at First Presbyterian Church in Comanche.

  Comanche Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 

  Mr. Taylor was born in Bastrop County and had lived in Boerne before moving

  to Comanche a few years ago. He was an Army veteran and a member of AMVETS

  of Comanche. He had been an elder with the Presbyterian church for 25

  years. 

  Survivors: Wife, Ruth Taylor of Comanche; three sons, Fred A. Taylor of

  Comfort, Mark Taylor of Boerne and Randy A. Taylor of Genova, Ill.; and one

  grandson 

Publication Date: November 12, 1995

  Source: The Fort Worth

  Star-Telegram 

  Page: 35 

  ALVARADO - P.H. Rogers, 85, a retired General Dynamics machinist, died

  Friday in Cleburne.

  Funeral: 2 p.m. Monday at Mount Olivet Chapel. Burial: Mount Olivet

  Cemetery. 

  Memorials: Alzheimers Association.

  Mr. Rogers was born Feb. 14, 1910, in Bastrop. He was a member of Southside

  Masonic Lodge.

  Survivors: Two sons, Paul Rogers of Alvarado and David Rogers of Weatherford;

  14 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. Mount Olivet Funeral Home 2301

  N. Sylvania Ave., 831-0511

  Publication Date: November 23, 1992

  Source: The Fort Worth

  Star-Telegram 

  Page: 13 

  FORT WORTH - Floyd Young Smith, a retired security guard for Burns Security,

  died Friday at a Fort Worth hospital. He was 79. 

  Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Worth Baptist Church, where he was

  a member. Burial will be in Laurel Land Memorial Park in Fort Worth. Laurel

  Land Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 

  Mr. Smith was born in Bastrop and lived in Fort Worth for 30 years. 

  Survivors: Two stepsons, Thomas Paul Mason and Fred Lee Mason, both of

  Fort Worth; two stepdaughters, Mary Bell Livingston of Lancaster and Elizabeth

  Ann Cooper of Fort Worth; 20 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.

  Publication Date: October 11, 1994

  Source: The Fort Worth

  Star-Telegram 

  Page: 17 

  FORT WORTH - Ollie Payne Jr., retired owner of Lisa Rendevouz Club, died

  Sunday at home. He was 77.

  Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Gregory W. Spencer Funeral Directors.

  Burial will be in Cedar Hill Memorial Park. Wake: 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at

  the funeral home.

  Mr. Payne was born in Bastrop and had lived in Fort Worth since 1966.

  He was a member of Chatham Chapel Church of God in Christ in

  Malone. 

  Survivors: Wife, Mae Payne of Fort Worth; three sons, Ollie E. Payne of

  Grandview, Tommie Lewis Payne of Midland and Tommie Joe Payne of New York;

  two daughters, Wilma J. Payne of Roswell, N.M., and Dixie Ruth Ryder of

  Grandview; stepson, Robert Lee Dinnison of Albuquerque, N.M.; two stepdaughters,

  Viola Cotton of Dallas and Evelyn Hawkins of Alvarado; brother, Simon Payne

  of Fort Worth; four sisters, Doris Hemphill and Ann Murphy, both of Houston,

  and Nora Williams and Bonnie Marie Brown, both of Fort Worth; six grandchildren;

  and eight great-grandchildren.

  Publication Date: October 12, 1995

  Source: The Fort Worth

  Star-Telegram 

  Page: 22;23 

  FORT WORTH - David Thomas Sr., 73, a retired driver for Express Concrete

  Company, died Sunday at home.

  Funeral: 11 a.m. Sunday at Greater United Missionary Baptist Church. Burial:

  Cedar Hill Memorial Park. Wake: 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral

  home. 

  Mr. Thomas was born Oct. 10, 1922, in

  Bastrop. 

  He was a member of Greater United Missionary Baptist Church and a member

  of the Usher Board. He lived in Fort Worth 39

  years. 

  Survivors: Wife of 45 years, Mary Thomas of Fort Worth; two sons, David

  Thomas Jr. and wife, Sheila Hampton Thomas of Fort Worth, Grady Thomas of

  Fort Worth; mother, Mrs. Lula Mae Thomas of Elgin; two brothers, S.B. Thomas

  and Walter B. Thomas, both of Elgin; sister, Ruby Mae Johnson of Bastrop;

  and four grandchildren. Gregory W. Spencer Funeral Directors 4000 Miller

  Ave., 531-8666

  Publication Date: October 22, 1993

  Source: The Fort Worth

  Star-Telegram 

  Page: 25 

  FORT WORTH - Elijah Page, a retired bell captain for the former Texas

  Hotel, died Wednesday at his home. He was 89. 

  Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Mayfield Baptist Church, where he

  had been an usher for more than 50 years. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Memorial

  Park. Williams Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 

  Mr. Page was born in Bastrop and had lived in Fort Worth for 65 years. 

  Survivors: Wife, Willie E. Page of Fort Worth; and daughter, Nell Freelan

  of Dallas. 

  Publication Date: September 07, 1992 

  Source: The Fort Worth

  Star-Telegram 

  Page: 25 

  Hill FORT WORTH - Lorene Carr Hill, a homemaker, died Wednesday at a Fort

  Worth nursing home. She was 86.

  Wake will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Ferguson Como Funeral Home. Funeral

  will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Johnson Chapel, African Methodist Episcopal

  Church, where she was a member of the stewardess board. Graveside service

  will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in Cunningham Cemetery in Smithville, Bastrop

  County. 

  Mrs. Hill was born in Smithville and had lived in Fort worth since 1978.

  She was previously a member of Center Union African Methodist Episcopal Church

  in Smithville. 

  Survivors: Several nieces several

  nephews. 

  Publication Date: September 13,

  1996 

  Source: The Fort Worth

  Star-Telegram 

  Page: 6 

  BASTROP - Veda Belle Horton, 87, died Thursday at a Bastrop nursing home. 

  Funeral: 1 p.m. Saturday at Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home in Bastrop.

  Burial: 3 p.m. in Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Cemetery in Austin. 

  Rev. Tim Crowe will officiate.

  Veda Horton was born July 21, 1909, in Brownwood to Luther and Nessie

  Anderson Thomas. 

  Survivors: Son and daughter-in-law, Thomas D. and Irene Minor of Smithville;

  daughter and son-in-law, Margaret M. and George Fish of Tulsa, Okla.;

  stepchildren, H.P. Horton Jr, Yvonne Garner and Frank Horton, all of Austin;

  brother, Robert A. Thomas of San Diego, Calif.; sisters, Dorothy Terzini

  of Scottsdale, Ariz.. and Mary Ruth Zimmerman of San Antonio; grandchildren,

  Kym Fish Voytavich of Tulsa, Charles Kevin Fish of Midland and Dr. Kelly

  Fish of Tennessee; and three great-grandchildren. Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral

  Home Bastrop, (512)321-2576

  Publication Date: September 22, 1995 

  Source: The Fort Worth

  Star-Telegram 

  Page: 20;21 

  FORT WORTH - Van "Papa Van" Roe, 77, a retired butcher for Swift &

  Co., died Tuesday at a local hospital.

  Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday at Charity Church. Burial: Cedar Hill Memorial

  Park in Arlington. Visitation: 7:15 to 8:15 tonight at Williams Funeral

  Chapel. 

  Van "Papa Van" Roe was born Jan. 13, 1918, in Bastrop. Williams Funeral

  Chapel 5224 Ramey Ave., 534-5781

  Publication Date: September 26, 1992 

  Source: The Fort Worth

  Star-Telegram 

  Page: 23 

  FORT WORTH - Calvin Roberson, a retired cement mixer, died Sept. 19 at

  a Fort Worth nursing home. He was 91.

  Funeral will be at 11 a.m. today at Mayfield Baptist Church. Burial will

  be in Cedar Hill Memorial Park. Baker Funeral Home is in charge of

  arrangements. 

  Mr. Roberson was born in Bastrop and had lived in Fort Worth since 1970.

  He was retired from Portland Cement Co. and was a member of Bethlehem Baptist

  Church in Grandview.

  Survivors: Wife, Zettie Mae Roberson of Fort Worth; four daughters, Erma

  Staten, Verdell Joyner, Annette Wilson and Bessie Killingsworth, all of Fort

  Worth; brother, Claudell Roberson of California; sister, Odessa Roberson

  of Landover, Md.; 31 grandchildren; 64 great-grandchildren; and 51

  great-great-grandchildren.

  Publication Date: September 27, 1993 

  Source: The Fort Worth

  Star-Telegram 

  Page: 13 

  FORT WORTH - Elmo Hennington, a retired carpenter, died Thursday at a

  Fort Worth hospital. He was 88.

  Funeral will be at noon today at Sweethome Baptist Church, where he was

  a member. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Memorial Park. Williams Funeral Chapel

  is in charge of arrangements.

  Mr. Hennington was born in Bastrop and had lived in Fort Worth for 42

  years. He had previously lived in Elgin for more than 40 years. He was a

  former Mason. 

  Survivors: Son, John Quincy Hennington of Fort Worth; two daughters, Claudette

  Crockett and Joyce Smith, both of Fort Worth; brother, A.C. Hennington of

  Fort Worth; three sisters, Alberta Galloway of Fort Worth, Louise Dixon of

  Houston and Frankie Mae Hennington of San Francisco, Calif.; 14 grandchildren;

  and 22 great-grandchildren.

  Publication Date: September 27, 1996 

  Source: The Fort Worth

  Star-Telegram 

  Page: 7 

  ARLINGTON - Addie Ratliff, 84, a retired cashier for a convenience store,

  died Thursday at a Mansfield nursing

  center. 

  Graveside service: 1 p.m. Saturday in Prairie Springs

  Cemetery. 

  Addie Ratliff was born June 5, 1912, in Bastrop. 

  Survivors: Daughter and son-in-law, Nellie and Jay Robinson of Arlington;

  brother, Floyd Watson of Austin; sister, Bernice Morgan of Austin; two

  granddaughters; and four great-grandchildren. Laurel Land Funeral Home of

  Burleson Burleson, 295-5211

  Publication Date: April 09, 1991

  Source: The Fort Worth

  Star-Telegram 

  Page: 5 

  FORT WORTH - William Clifford Carr, a machinist for

  A.R.A. Manufacturing in Arlington, died Wednesday in a traffic accident. He was

  66. 

  A wake will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. today at the family home. 

  Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Immanuel Baptist Church. 

  Burial will be in Cedar Hill Memorial Park. 

  Mr. Carr was born in Bastrop County and had lived in Fort Worth for 64

  years. 

  Mr. Carr was a graduate of I.M. Terrell High School. He was a Marine Corps

  veteran of World War II.

  Survivors: Son, William Clifford Robinson Jr. of Fort Worth; daughters,

  Mary Carr Sanchez, Rosalind Carr Anderson, Angela Y. Carr and Tonya Carr

  Iyahen, all of Dallas; and stepdaughters, Jeri Thompson of Fort Worth and

  H. Ann Prince of Dallas.

  Publication Date: April 09, 1995

  Source: The Fort Worth

  Star-Telegram 

  Page: 36;37 

  GRANDVIEW - Will Arthur Slider, 73, a retired construction worker for

  Thomas S. Byrne Construction Co., died Friday at a Cleburne

  hospital. 

  Funeral: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Antioch Baptist Church in Hills Prairie.

  Burial: Hills Prairie Cemetery in Bastrop. Wake: 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Bethlehem

  Baptist Church in Grandview, where he was a member. Arrangements: Gregory

  W. Spencer Funeral Directors of Fort Worth. 

  Mr. Slider was born in Bastrop and lived in Fort Worth for more than 50

  years. He was a member of the North Central Texas Labor Union 618. 

  His wife, Minnie Slider, died in 1974. 

  Survivors: Son, Curtis Gene Slider of Fort Worth; daughter, Sandra Robinson

  of Waco; brother, Willie T. Slider of Fort Worth; three sisters, Raydell

  Peterson, Hattie Hubbard and Johnnie Mae Slider, all of Fort Worth; companion,

  Jean Hardy of Grandview; 19 grandchildren; and 16

  great-grandchildren.

  Publication Date: April 12, 1992

  Source: The Fort Worth

  Star-Telegram 

  Page: 41 

  ITASCA - Casamira Reyes Dominguez of Itasca, a homemaker, died Friday

  at a Hillsboro hospital. She was 82.

  Rosary will be recited at 7 tonight at Marshall & Marshall Funeral

  Directors in Hillsboro. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. 

  Monday at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Hillsboro, where she was

  a member. Burial will be in Itasca Cemetery in

  Itasca. 

  Mrs. Dominguez was born in Bastrop and moved to Itasca in 1952. 

  Survivors: Five daughters, Ester Gonzales of Cleburne, Hope Arrellano

  of Itasca, Connie Curley of Everman, Sally Abrego of Hillsboro, and Josephine

  Carranzo of Itasca; seven sons, Silverio Dominguez, John Dominguez, Roy

  Dominguez, Ray Dominguez, Jesse Dominguez and Joe Dominguez, all of Itasca,

  and Phillip Dominguez of Cleburne; brother, Amado Reyes of Bastrop; two half

  sisters, Frances Mindieta and Delores Moran, both of Austin; 46 grandchildren;

  54 great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren.

  Publication Date: April 21, 1992

  Source: The Fort Worth

  Star-Telegram 

  Page: 15 

  FORT WORTH - Victoria Jones, a retired Stripling Department Store salesperson,

  died Sunday at her Fort Worth home. She was 78. 

  Funeral will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Angelic-Weber Funeral Chapel. Burial

  will be in Cedar Hill Memorial Park.

  Mrs. Jones was born in Bastrop and had lived in Fort Worth for 40 years. 

  She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Car Porters. 

  Survivors: Two brothers, Theodore Solomon of Los Angeles and Orbrey King

  Solomon of Fort Worth; and sister, Artellia Williams of Bastrop. 

Publication Date: August 18, 1993

  Source: The Fort Worth

  Star-Telegram 

  Page: 21 

  STEPHENVILLE - May Belle Stone, a retired stock farmer and nurse, died

  Monday at a Stephenville hospital. She was

  82. 

  Graveside service will be at 3 p.m. today in Coleman Cemetery in Coleman.

  Lacy Funeral Home in Stephenville is in charge of

  arrangements. 

  Mrs. Stone was born in Bastrop County and moved to Stephenville from Abilene

  35 years ago. 

  She was a member of Huckabay Church of

  Christ. 

  Survivors: Two sons, Venice D. Alford of Stephenville and Sam W. Alford

  of Abilene; sister, Dr. Oleta Ward of Weatherford; three grandchildren; and

  four great-grandchildren.

  Publication Date: August 20, 1996

  Source: The Fort Worth

  Star-Telegram 

  Page: 8;9 

  ARLINGTON - Louise Elizabeth Vaughn Haynes, 75, died Sunday in

  Arlington. 

  Funeral: 2 p.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church in Arlington.

  Burial: Moore Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Noon

  today. 

  Family will receive friends from 6 to 7 tonight at Moore Funeral

  Home. 

  Louise Haynes was born Aug. 3, 1921, in Elgin, Bastrop County. 

  She was one of 15 children of John and Bessie Vaughn. Louise was a registered

  nurse, graduating from Parkland School of Nursing in Dallas in 1945. As a

  member of the U.S. Corps of Nurses, she was serving at McCluskey U.S. Army

  Hospital on VE Day and VJ Day. She transferred to the Veterans Administration

  and served in VA Hospitals at Dearborn, Mich., Kerrville and McKinney. After

  leaving the Veterans Administration, Louise worked as a nurse for General

  Motors in Arlington. John Haynes and Louise were married in McKinney

  in 

  1948. She was an active and faithful member of First United Methodist

  Church in Arlington and its Aldersgate Sunday school class. 

  She was also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. 

  Louise fought cancer valiantly for many years before finally succumbing

  on Aug. 18, 1996.

  Louise will be greatly missed by all who knew and admired her. 

  She was recently preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Dr. John

  J. Haynes, a retired professor of civil engineering at UT-Arlington. 

  Memorials: First United Methodist Church in Arlington, the Parkland Nurses

  Association or a charity of choice.

  Survivors: Brother, Carl Vaughn of Payson, Ariz.; sisters, Jo Vickers

  of Pasadena, Dorothy Bratten of Payson, and Ruth Linebarger of Clarksdale,

  Mo.; several nieces and nephews, including Evelyn Redman of Big Spring, Mary

  Mills of Mansfield and Linda Linebarger of Clarksdale, Mo. 

  Moore Funeral Home

   1219 N. Davis Drive, 275-2711

  Publication Date: December 14, 1993

  Source: The Fort Worth

  Star-Telegram 

  Page: 23 

  FORT WORTH - Bertha Lillian Gibbons, a retired nurse's aide, died Monday

  at a Fort Worth hospital. She was 56.

  Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today in Azleland Memorial Park in

  Azle. Biggers Funeral Home in Lake Worth is in charge of arrangements. 

  Mrs. Gibbons was born in Bastrop County and had lived in Fort Worth since

  1990. 

  Survivors: Six daughters, Mary E. Allen and Sherry A. Fornwalt, both of

  Fort Worth, Jackie L. Beggs of Bastrop, Wanda J. Van Buskirk of St. Charles,

  Mo., Mickie J. Rozo of Austin and Peggy L. Weaver of Cresson; four brothers,

  Ernest Lee Botkin, Carl Wayne Botkin, Jimmy Dale Botkin and Le Ray Botkin,

  all of Bastrop County; four sisters, Ann Avery of Arkansas, Vickie Botkin

  of Houston, Jody Grady of Bastrop and Sandra J. Botkin of Page; and 15

  grandchildren.

  Publication Date: December 15, 1996

  Source: The Fort Worth

  Star-Telegram 

  Page: 6;7 

  FORT WORTH- Sallie Marie "Houston" Williams, 57, a homemaker, died Thursday

  at home. 

  Funeral: 2:30 p.m. Monday at Gregory W. Spencer Funeral Directors. Burial:

  Laurel Land Memorial Park. Wake: 5 to 6 p.m. today at the funeral

  home. 

  Sallie Marie Williams was born August 20, 1939, in Bastrop

  Texas. 

  Survivors: Husband, Bobby Williams; sons, Anthony Carl Houston; Kim Dexter

  Black, and Ron Christopher Williams; daughter, Brenda K. Burse; stepson,

  Bobby Williams Jr.; stepdaughter, Sequaria McCullough; brothers, Sam Houston

  Jr., J.H. Houston, Marvin Houston, and Willard Houston; sisters, Johnnie

  Howard, Ora J. Miller, Henretta Faykus, Ruthie Houston, Ella Lockridge, Delorice

  Houston and Arlean Burton; and seven

  grandchildren.

  Gregory W. Spencer Funeral

  Directors 

  4000 Miller Ave., 531-8666

  Publication Date: February 06, 1995

  Source: The Fort Worth

  Star-Telegram 

  Page: 13 

  ITASCA - Albert Arellano Sr., 68, a lighting manufacturer, died Friday

  at home. 

  Funeral: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Clayton Kay Funeral Home in

  Itasca. 

  Burial: Itasca Cemetery.

  Mr. Arellano was born in Smithville, and was a Navy veteran of World War

  II. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2758 and American Legion

  Post 522. 

  His wife, Mercedes Arellano, died in

  1992. 

  Survivors: Six sons, Albert Arellano Jr. of Whitney, Tony Arellano, Jimmy

  Arellano, Freddy Arellano, Raymond Arellano and Frankie Arellano, all of

  Itasca; two daughters, Mercy Stewart of Cleburne and Sally Arellano of Hillsboro;

  mother, Francis Arellano of Rosenberg; three brothers, Massey Arellano of

  Corpus Christi, David Arellano and Willie Arellano, both of Rosenberg; three

  sisters, Esther Jiminez of Smithville, Dorothy Martinez of Corpus Christi

  and Sally Baccera of Bastrop; 24 grandchildren; and 17

  great-grandchildren.

  BROTHER OF THE ROLSTON BOYS, DIES AT LOCKHART. 

  LOCKHART, Texas, Dec. 18-

  John Rolston, born seven miles east of Bastrop, Texas, March 18th, 1859,

  died at a local hospital early Saturday morning following an illness of several

  weeks. He was one of eleven children. When he was taken ill he was living

  on his farm six miles east of San Antonio and came here to be with his brother,

  Charles Rolston. When the gold rush was made to Alaska, Rolston went with

  the gold seekers and his tales of hardships were thrilling. 

  The following members of the family survive:- Charles Rolston, Lockhart;

  Thomas and Turner Rolston, Smithville; Sam Rolston, Dallas; and Mrs. Mary

  Griffith, Smithville.

  Smithville Times, 6/26/1913

  J. W. CORN, DEAD

  Engineer Jacob W. Corn, who was suddenly stricken with apoplexy Sunday

  night at his home, No. 304 N. Fifth Avenue. He never regained consciousness

  after he was stricken. Deceased was general chairman of the grievance committee

  of Locomotive Engineers, and was well known, having resided in Denison for

  fifteen years. The funeral was conducted from the residence at 4 o'clock

  Tuesday evening, Rev. O. B. Falls officiating. Interment at Oakwood cemetery

  under auspices of the Locomotive Engineers.-Denison Gazetteer. 

 Claiborne Osborne Dead.

  Mr. Claiborne Osborne, aged 74 years, died at his home on Wilbarger creek,

  seven miles South-west of Elgin, in this county, on last Monday at 12 o'clock

  of paralysis. Mr. Osborne was one of the oldest pioneers of this county,

  having been scalped by Indians on Brushy Creek, in what is now Williamson

  county, in his 16th year. He has been a continuous resident of this county

  from his infancy, with the exception of a few years spent in Llano County.

  He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, and was a typical

  Texas pioneer, kind, hospitable and ever willing to lend a helping hand to

  those in need. He leaves a wife and nine children to survive him. 

  Veteran Dead. 

  Thomas A Gay, who was born in Louisiana, October 14, 1819, died in Menardville

  a few days ago. He came to Texas in October, 1838. He was in the campaign

  against the Cherokee Indians under Gen. Edward Burleson; also in the Mier

  expedition under Gen. Somervell. He was married January 24, 1843, to Miss

  Louise West. They had seven children, five girls and two boys, all of whom

  were present at his death except one daughter, who died about a year

  ago. 

  The Transcript, W. R. Moore, Publisher, Smithville, Tex. 3/18/1899 

  Lee Pearson and E. H. Fogg fought with revolvers in a dark room at Waco.

  The former was killed and the latter wounded. The room where the affair took

  place was deceased's sleeping apartment. 

  The BEE 

  DIED 

  At Bastrop, Texas, Jan. 7 1888, Mrs. A. A. Erhard, Deceased was buried

  at Fair View Cemetery on Sunday last, at 2 o'clock. 

  Again does the insatiate destroyed tear asunder another link that binds

  us to the past. In the person of Mrs. Erhard we have in times passed see

  the typical Texan. Wholesouled, generous, kind, hospitable to a fault and

  last, but not least, the consistent Christian woman, which has made the name

  "Old Texas" synonym of that for which the world admires and loves a Texan.

  Those who knew Mrs. Erhard knew her only to love her, ever ready to minister

  to the sick, to cool the fevered brow, to moisten the parched lips of the

  suffering, she was indeed one of those who by their very existence makes

  life worth living. Oft, times without number, when the world would be wrapped

  in sleep, did Mrs. Erhard sit by the bedside of the sick administering to

  their wants, exerting herself to relieve suffering, or else with tender care

  prepare the lifeless form of some departed friend for the last and final

  resting place on yon hill. One by one do the old land marks pass away, and

  verily, Mrs. Erhard was one of those. To the afflicted family we extend in

  this their home of sore affliction our heartfelt and sincere sympathy,

  remembering that we, too, each and all of us must sooner or later pay this

  same debt of frail humanity.

  The funeral and burial of Mrs. A. A. Erhard was largely attended, ???

  (possibly "withstanding the extremely cold") norther and disagreeable

  day. 

  Smithville Times, Thursday, March 17, 1955 

  In Memoriam 

  In loving memory of our beloved wife and mother and grandmother, Mrs.

  Mary Mikulenka, who passed away March 17, 1954-one year ago

  today. 

  God called you away.

  We who loved you so dearly,

  Miss you more each day.

  Friends may think we have forgotten, 

  When at times they see us smile,

  but no one knows such heartaches,

  Only those who have such can tell,

  In those happy days,

  When we were all together,

  A home we once enjoyed.

  But death has left a loneliness,

  the world can never fill.

  A silent thought, a sacred tear,

  Keeps memory ever so dear.

  There is not a day, dear wife,

  And mother and grandmother

  That we do not think of you.

  Sadly missed by her husband, children and grandchildren.

  Smithville Times November 1955

  Card of Thanks 

  We are very grateful for the many kindnesses shown us in the loss of our

  father. Special thanks to Rev. R. K. Adams, Rev. S. M. Waters, Mr. V. S.

  Barina, and the Presbyterian Choir. We also especially thank Dr. Kroulik,

  Dr. Richardson and Dr. Stephens, those who brought food and prepared it,

  and those who sent flowers, cards and helped in any

  way. 

  Your kindness will be remembered always. 

  The Family of John Matoska.

  Smithville Times, Thursday, Dec 29, 1955 

  Last Rites for Mrs. Ottilie Riewe

  Mrs. Ottilie Riewe of Austin died early Monday morning. Mrs. Riewe, who

  is the mother of Mrs. A. O. Waiser of this community, was taken to Hamilton

  for burial. The Rev. Albert Jesse of Austin officiated. Mr. and Mrs. A. O.

  Waiser and Alma attended the funeral, Tuesday

  afternoon. 

 Smithville Times, August 1955

  Mr. John Lee of Yorktown was laid to rest Sunday at the Young School House

  Cemetery. We send our heartfelt sympathy to the family. He was a brother

  of Mr. Robert Lee of Smithville.

  Smithville Times, Thursday, March 14, 1957 

  Obituary of William M. Hess

  William Mitchell Hess of the Upton community, was born June 9, 1884 near

  Rosanky, and died Feb. 5, 1957, at 7:00am at Scott and White Hospital in

  Temple, death resulting from a heart attack. He had been in the hospital

  for 47 days. 

  Mr. Hess was the son of Rheinhardt Hess and Rosa Shupak Hess, both deceased.

  He was married on Feb. 3, 1910, to Margaret Emma Farris of Smithville, with

  the ceremony taking place at Upton and the Rev. Herbert H. Moore, pastor

  of the First Christian Church officiating. 

  Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Emma Hess; five brothers, Frank Hess

  of Gatesville, A. D. and Randolph Hess of Temple, Joe Hess of Houston and

  A. M. Hess of Victoria; five sisters, Mrs. Lena Stein of Houston, Mrs. Otto

  Zitelman and Mrs. Herman Zitelman of Waelder, Mrs. Frances Martinec of Fort

  Worth, and Mrs. C. J. Stolle of Rosanky; and a number of nieces and

  nephews. 

  Mr. Hess was a farmer and rancher but had not been very active for several

  months, especially the last three months. He was a member of the First Christian

  Church of Smithville and was a Deacon in the Church at the time of his death.

  He was a member of the W. J. Nixon Lodge, Smithville; the Ben Hur Shrine

  of Austin, the Woodmen of the World, and was an active member in the Eastern

  Star, Smithville. His hobby was showing flowers and he had a beautiful flower

  garden. He also liked to cook and did much of the cooking as long as his

  health permitted. He loved people and liked to have company, and the fact

  that he made many friends was attested to by the large number in attendance

  at his funeral.

  The funeral services were held at Marrs Memorial Chapel Feb. 7, at 3:00pm

  with Rev. R. L. Hargis officiating. With Mrs. Claude Watterson at the organ

  the Choir of the First Christian Church sang "In the Garden" and "Abide with

  Me." The O. E. S. was in charge of the flowers at the funeral. Interment

  was in Oak Hill Cemetery with Masonic graveside rites by Shriners. The pall

  bearers were also all Shriners; E. M. King, Frank B. Green of Bastrop, George

  S. Woodress, H. E. Bennett, Sr., O. C. Fite, O. W. Craddock, F. S. Burns,

  Harry R. Tidwell, and R. B. Edwards.

  Friends and relatives attended the funeral from Bastrop, Austin, Temple,

  San Marcos, Gatesville, Houston, Victoria, Fort Worth, More, Waelder, Rosanky,

  Muldoon and La Grange and well as from Smithville and his home community,

  Upton. 

  Rev. Hargis, in speaking of the deceased, exemplified his life with these

  words: 

  "Will Hess has erected his monument of immortality in the memories of

  those who knew and loved him. He quarried his stones, and set them in the

  good mortar of God's wise and eternal word. "And may I suggest that your

  memorials to Will Hess be not just a cold edifice of stone and marble. Rather

  let it be a warm and living faith in Him, who charges us today, as He did

  centuries ago: 'Believest thou that I can do this?' 

  "Do we believe that He can raise us up to an immortality that is glorious

  and eternal with Him? 'Believest thou that I can do this?' 

  "Will Hess believed that. He lived by his belief that he was not fitted

  just for a brief human habitation. Rather he believed that he was called

  by the design of the Great Architect. And he invested his service here in

  building for himself a house not made with human hands, but eternal in the

  heavens. 

  "So let our memorials to Will Hess be a living faith in the God whose

  light he sought to follow, and whose wisdom he accepted as his guide. Let

  our memorials be a living faith in Him who challenges us even today; 'Believest

  thou that I can do this?."

  Bastrop Advertiser

  J. W. HEMPHILL DIES IN BRADY

  Mrs. Arthur P. Smith received a message Monday that J. W. Hemphill of

  Brady died Monday morning at 8 o'clock. 

  Mr. Hemphill was a brother-in-law of Mrs. Smith. He was born in Bastrop

  County near Red Rock, where he lived until after his marriage. He was married

  to Miss Mattie Bates Eastland. In their early married life, they moved to

  Lohn Valley where Mr. Hemphill engaged in ranching. 

John Stubblefield Hemphill, Sr.

  BIRTH: March 15, 1872 in Red Rock, Bastrop Co., Texas. 

  SPOUSE: Mattie Bates Eastland, married January 8, 1894 in Red Rock, Bastrop

  Co., TX. 

  Born 

  Mattie died January 25, 1951

  Both died and are buried at Lohn, TX 

  November 21, 1874 in Watterson Community, TX. Parents: William Mosby Eastland,

  Sr. and Mattie McDonald

  Bastrop Advertiser October 1897

  Death of a Noted Texan.

  A few days ago Captain C. R. Perry, one of the oldest Texas rangers, and

  perhaps the most remarkable Indian fighter that ever figured in the fierce

  battles on the frontier of the Lone Star state, died at Austin, ripe in years,

  covered with scars and honored and beloved by his people. It is said of Captain

  Perry that he was one of the great southwest and personally known to all

  the famous Indian chiefs as "Great Brave." 

  He was wounded twenty-one times with arrows and seven times with bullets.

  He was with General Burleson, recently elected congressman from Austin district,

  in all his Indian battles. In a fight on the Nueces river, south of San Antonio,

  in the early 50s, Perry was desperately wounded and apparently died. General

  Burleson and his rangers pronounced him dead, and attempted to dig a grave

  with butcher knives, but the work was so difficult and slow, and fearing

  another assault by the Indians, they "cached" his body in rocks and brush

  to keep off the wolves, intending to return from San Antonio, whither they

  were bound, to decently bury it. Four days after they were astounded to see

  Perry wandering into San Antonio, and in less than a month he was ready for

  service. During the night after the rangers left him he revived and struggled

  out of the "cache" and made his way to San Antonio, reaching there just as

  his companions were about to start for the Nueces to give him a decent burial.

  He left the ranger service in 1886-New Orleans States. 

  7/15/1899 Bastrop Advertiser

  On Thursday Hon. and Mrs. J. P. Fowler received a telegram from their

  son Attorney Maynard Fowler, at Goliad, conveying the sad intelligence of

  the death of their little child, aged about ten months. The many Bastrop

  Friends of the grief stricken parents tender Maynard and wife deep-felt sympathy

  in their great distress. "Suffer little children to come unto Me," sayeth

  the Lord. 

  Smithville Times, 2/11/1910, Friday

  GRANDMA EAGLESTON

  Passed Away at the Home of her Son in This City, Yesterday

  Evening. 

  Mrs. Rebecca Eagleston, nee Scobey, one of the pioneers of Bastrop county

  and one of the oldest of the native Texans, died at the home of her son,

  E. H. Eagleston, in this city yesterday evening at 4:30 o'clock after a brief

  illness, aged 85 years. 

  Grandma Eagleston, was born on the Texas side of the Sabine river in 1825

  and had lived all her life in Texas, being one of the oldest native born

  Texans. 

  She was married to the late Zina P. Eagleston in 1856, and settled in

  what is now Lee County, near Paige. While living at this old homestead they

  were citizens of three different counties. It was first Burleson county when

  this county was formed and later when Lee was organized it was cut into that

  county. They moved to Smithville in 1889, where they lived together until

  August 27th, 1907 when Mr. Eagleston passed away. 

  She is survived by her son, E. H. Eagleston, several grand-children, and

  two great-grand children.

  The funeral services will be conducted at the family residence this (Friday)

  forenoon last 11 o'clock. The interment will be made in Oak Hill

  cemetery. 

  Below are a few deaths that were mentioned in the Smithville Times 1952

  about views of front page news during 1931: 

  August 20th-Harry Davis, well known Smithville man, and Katy brakeman

  was drowned in the Colorado River while swimming with two other

  companions. 

  Mr. Charles Eichenbaum, of Austin, formerly of Smithville passed away

  at his home in Austin. 

  September 10th- J. J. Johnson, prominent Railroad man passed away Tuesday

  morning at Eleven o'clock following a stoke of paralysis. 

  September 17th- Edward W. Hatch, well known Katy brakeman sustained injuries

  of sprained right ankle and back in a fall from a Katy box car

  Wednesday. 

  July 16th-Mr. Emil Buescher, Smithville leader died at the Scott and White

  Sanitarium in Temple Saturday afternoon at 1:12 O'CLOCK. Mr. Buescher was

  builder of the Smithville Electric Light, Water and Power, Sewerage Plants

  and donor of the proposed Buescher State Park. 

  Charles Hess, 50, of Rosanky passed away at his home Sunday

  afternoon. 

  July 23rd-A. M. Hilliard, Sr., retired Katy Engineer passed away at his

  home at 6:30 o'clock pm from an attack of heart failure. Mr. Hilliard was

  in active service of the Katy Railroad for nearly forty two years. 

  Henry Johnson of West Point was instantly killed when 2,300 volts of

  electricity passed through his body as he fell against a switch box while

  performing duties connected with his work. 

  November 20th- John M Ramsey, 75, died at his home Tuesday morning from

  an attack of heart failure

  Albert Erms, 18, was burned to death, and Udolph Lenick was in the Bastrop

  hospital in a serious condition after being trapped in a burning residence

  about seven miles northwest of here.

  December 17th-Mr. Emil Drescher former Smithville citizen passed away

  Saturday afternoon in the old folks Sons of Herman Home in Comfort,

  Texas. 

  July 2nd- Elex Stoever, 35, of Oak Lynn was drowned Wednesday in Shipps

  Lake when the boat in which he and two others were riding capsized. 

  March 12th- Herbert Votaw, 24 year old, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Votaw

  of this city was killed when his motorcycle collided with an automobile on

  the Austin and Smithville Highway.

  Henry Grohman lost his life Friday as a result of a cave in of a well,

  which he and his brother, John Grohman were digging. A cave-in buried both

  men, but rescuers were able to rescue John, but Henry, his brother was dead

  before he could be reached and

  rescued. 

  January 22- Miss Helen Marie Miller passed away at the family residence

  at 5:00 o'clock am, Monday after having been in poor health for the last

  fourteen months. Deceased is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Miller of

  this city. 

  Grandma Paul died suddenly at 5:45 o'clock Tuesday morning of heart trouble

  at the Sam Ingram apartments.

  May 7th -With little Lucille Moore's life at stake, a Katy special train

  was rushed ninety miles in a race with death in one hour and thirty five

  minutes to get her to a Temple hospital in an effort to save her live. Little

  Lucille was critically injured when struck by an automobile late Tuesday

  afternoon. (not sure if she died)

  Mr. Moffitt, formerly owner of the Moffitt 5 cent and 10 cent Store in

  our city was accidentally killed by a charge from a

  shotgun. 

 Big Foot Wallace Dead.

  William Alexander Anderson Wallace, better known as Big Foot Wallace,

  died near Devine, in the vicinity of San Antonio, of pneumonia, aged 82 years.

  He was never married, but leaves a brother whose home is at Lexington, KY.

  This old man had many thrilling adventures and narrow escapes from death,

  and his name has been a household word in western and southwestern Texas

  for many years.

  (2 obits) 

  Bastrop Advertiser, 1/20/1900

  DEATH OF J. C. BUCHANAN

  A gloom of sorrow pervaded our town Wednesday morning, when the death

  of Mr. J. C. Buchanan was announced.

  He died at his residence, 10 o'clock, Wednesday morning, January 24th,

  1900, at the age of 71 years, 11 months and 15 days. 

  Deceased was born in Washington county, VA, February 9th, 1828, settled

  in Bastrop in the early fifties, which was his home to the day of his

  death. 

  He was married twice, four children blessing his first marriage, three

  of whom, with his second wife, survive him. 

  He was engaged in active mercantile life until a few years before his

  death for many years doing business in the corner brick building now occupied

  by the Meyer Brothers, which he owned at the time of his death. 

  He has served his town and county in many important positions, was district

  clerk, county treasurer and city alderman, serving many years in each capacity.

  In 1858 he was district clerk, when the court was composed of Hon. A. W.

  Terrel, district judge, Hon. G. W. Jones, district attorney, J. C. Buchanan,

  district attorney, J. C. Buchanan, district clerk, and Capt. J. J. Moncure,

  Sheriff. It was the intention of the four to hold a reunion at Judge Terrel's

  farm in Travis county, in December last, but the Judge deciding to visit

  his mother in Virginia, at that time, the reunion was postponed. His death

  severs the official quarto-link, which composed the district court of Bastrop

  county, in early days, all of whom were living more than forty years after

  they were thus associated together, leaving only a trio to attend the so

  long pleasantly looked for reunion.

  As a business man he was honest and upright in his dealings; as a citizen,

  obliging and neighborly, as a husband, devoted and as father affectionate

  and indulging.

  His remains were consigned to Mother Earth in Fairview Cemetery, Thursday

  afternoon, by Gamble Lodge No. 244, F.A. M. past master, C. R. Haynie, acting

  W. M., Rev. Nathan Powell, conducting the Christian services. 

  His death is a heavy loss to town and county and legions of friends mourn

  with the distressed ones over the loss of a dear and beloved friend. 

  Bastrop Advertiser 2/5/1900

  IN MEMORIUM 

  "Friend after friend departs.

  Who hath not lost a friend?

  There is no union here of hearts.

  That hath no here an end."

  Another stroke on Life's great dial, another movement of the Master hand,

  another day's work done! 'Tis the same old story of life and death.-changing

  years, some bringing clouds and some sunshine.-hopes, sometimes deferred,

  sometimes fulfilled.-and all a shifting scene on life's fitful stage. How

  few of us realize the value of a friend until he has gone from us; his familiar

  step upon street, the cordial grasp of his hand, the friendly work of

  greeting.-these come no more, and the absence of the kind and cheerful face

  brings sorrow to those who watched its

  coming. 

  In the unexpected illness and death of Mr. J. C. Buchanan, I feel a personal

  bereavement and realize the presence of the Workman who has decreed for us

  all a cessation of labor, a call to rest. Age, with its infirmities was creeping

  upon his strong frame and active mind, and when the hand of disease was laid

  heavily upon him, he yielded quickly to its insatiate demands. The physician's

  skill, the watch-care of faithful friends, the tender ministrations of his

  loved ones, could not longer bind him here, and now that he has gone to "that

  bourne from which no traveler return," I would lay upon his grave "a flower

  from Memory's garland of long Ago," when, within the sacred circle of his

  home, I first knew him and was privileged to call him my friend. There was

  no tenderer heart than his to wife and children, no kinder hand to those

  who lived beneath his roof; his home was a haven of rest, where all dwelt

  together in love and confidence. He cherished and honored his faithful wife,

  the tender mother of his little children, who walked by his side so many

  glad years, her patience and cheerfulness giving him strength for the battle

  of life; he was devoted to their children and when at last the cloud of sorrow

  burst upon his happy home, and the gentle wife and mother was laid away in

  dreamless rest, he "bore the wound that ached from morn till night," and

  took up life's work again, meeting new responsibilities with a brave, but

  heavy heart. 

  The years that followed found him always a good citizen and kind neighbor,

  ready to promote the interests of the community with whose well-being he

  was so long identified. 

  After a number of years, he was married again to a pure, good woman, who

  was to him a tender and loving companion and made his last years very peaceful

  and happy, but death came and the home is broken again; darkness and tears

  take the place of light and joy. Death, to weeping mortals, seems so heartless,

  as homes are made desolated and children orphaned, and we follow our loved

  ones to their quiet graves, but our risen Lord tells us, all is not lost

  in the ashes of the tomb. May the wife, so bereft by this providence, carry

  her trouble to the loving Savior who bears our grief's and carries our sorrows,

  and may the fatherless children commit themselves to Him who alone can heal

  their wounded hearts.

  Since his residence in Bastrop, Mr. Buchanan has not been a communicant

  of any church here, but he loved the church of his fathers and was "a child

  of the covenant," and is laid to rest in hope of a glorious immortality.

  The years shall come and go as a tale that is told, other forms shall lie

  down beside him in peaceful sleep, but God shall watch the sacred dust and

  some day waken it to life again. D.J.O., Bastrop, Texas, Feb. 6,

  1900. 

  Bastrop Advertiser, date unknown

  Killing Near Watterson

  News reached Bastrop Monday to the effect that Charlie Harris had shot

  and killed Charlie Miller at the latter's home. Sheriff Perkins and Deputy

  Miltin left at once to the scene of the killing. While en route they met

  Charlie Harris who surrendered stating that he had killed Charlie Miller.

  Young Harris was brought to town and placed in jail. Harris is only 14 years

  of age and Miller 16. Both families are prominent citizens of the county

  and the killing is regretted by a large circle of

  friends. 

  Smithville Times, March 1953

  Near San Marcos 

  Wallace Lee Brewer, 28-year old Houston salesman, was dead upon arrival

  at the hospital Saturday night from injuries received in a wreck six miles

  east of San Marcos on the Bastrop Highway. 

  The accident occurred when the automobile Brewer was driving left the

  pavement and overturned. The car was badly wrecked. 

  Bryson Hardee, 21, an agriculture major at Southwest Texas State College,

  who was in the car with Brewer, was taken to a San Marcos hospital in an

  unconscious condition. Sunday afternoon the attending physician, Dr. M. D.

  Heatley, described Hardee's condition as still serious and listed his injuries

  as a moderate brain concussion, broken ribs, and internal injuries. Later

  in the week he regained consciousness and his condition was reported improved.

  Hardee and Brewer were cousins.

  The accident was investigated by Patrolman Thomas M. Patrick and D. E.

  Polk of Hays County sheriff's department and the San Marcos City

  Police. 

  Brewer was picked up by a San Marcos Air Force Base ambulance which carried

  him to the base hospital where he was pronounced dead on

  arrival. 

  His body was brought to Marrs Funeral Home in Smithville where funeral

  services were held at 2:30pm Tuesday, with the Rev. W. Woodall officiating.

  Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery.

  Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Pauline Brewer of LaGrange; two sons,

  Ernest Wayne Brewer and James Earl Brewer of La Grange; his parents, Mr.

  and Mrs. W. C. Brewer of Houston; four brothers, Lynn Brewer, Gene Brewer,

  Billy Wayne Brewer, and Harold Brewer, all of Houston; six sisters, Mrs.

  J. C. Campbell of Houston, Mrs. Homer Patton of Nashville, TN, Mrs. Milburn

  Stall of Austin, Misses Agnes Faye Brewer, Linda Ann Brewer and Della Mae

  Brewer, all of Houston; and two grandmothers, Mrs. Agnes Bunte of Bastrop

  and Mrs. Fannie Brewer of Houston.

  Brewer was born in Bastrop County Sept. 16, 1924. 

 Bastrop Advertiser 8/28/1934

  SMITHVILLE, Aug. 28- Woody Alvis Tiner of Smithville, Texas, was shot

  and killed Sunday at 10pm at Waelder. Ben Taylor of Waelder is reported

  held. 

  The funeral was held Tuesday at 4pm from the Marrs funeral home at

  Smithville. 

  Tiner is survived by his widow, Mrs. Odell Tiner of Smithville and an

  aunt, Mrs. S. L. Kelly of Rosanky.

  submitter's notes: Woody's wife was Odell Sanders. His parents were

  Christopher "Cap" Tiner and Mary Shabstock. Woody is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery

  in Smithville.

  Bastrop Advertiser, date unkn.

  Killed Near Red Rock.

  Early last Sunday morning Louis Lunda was killed by Jno. Hoskins at the

  latter's home near Red Rock. It is reported that Lunda (Lunday) went to Hoskin's

  house and seeing him asleep, as he thought, on the gallery, he picked up

  an ax and advanced toward him when Mr. Hoskins arose, stepped into the house,

  secured his gun and shot Lunda.

  Mr. Hoskins gave himself up and upon preliminary examination was released

  on $500 bond, to await the action of the grand jury. 

Bastrop Advertiser 2/1902

  John W. Williams Dead

  Died. At his home, near Rosanky, Friday Feb. 21st, 1902, after a few days

  illness, John W. Williams, of pneumonia, at the age of 75

  years. 

  Deceased was born in Campbellsville, Green County, KY, in the year 1827,

  came to Texas in 1849, locating at Hill's Prairie, Bastrop County. He was

  well and favorable known by the old settlers throughout this part of the

  State. Honest, industrious, kind-hearted, his friends were

  many. 

  He was a soldier, in the Texas Rangers, serving in Capt. Bigfoot Wallace's

  command, experiencing the many hardships of Texas frontier life in those

  trying days. 

  He was also a Confederate soldier, serving during the civil war, returning

  home at its close, to begin anew the duties of life and the support of his

  family. 

  A brave soldier, a good, useful citizen, he interested himself in every

  enterprise bettering the condition of his

  country. 

  He was a Christian, a devout member of the Methodist church he dearly

  loved his church and was ever found laboring in the cause of

  Christianity. 

  On Sunday his remains were consigned to mother earth, in Young's Church

  Graveyard; Rev. Weems Wooten, pastor of the Methodist Church, at Smithville,

  officiating, who, in his sermon, touchingly referred to the Christian virtues

  of the deceased.

  After a life of three score and fifteen years, he quietly lies down in

  the tomb, in peaceful repose, his soul having arisen to the celestial Home

  above, where all is peace and

  happiness. 

  He leaves nine children, six sons and three daughters, all grown to manhood

  and woman hood, with many friends to mourn his

  death. 

  Bastrop Advertiser 1/1900

  obit not complete

  DEATH OF A. A. ERHARD

  DIED- In Bastrop, Texas, 2:55pm, Monday, Dec. 11th, 1899, ADOLPH ANTON

  ERHARD, aged 67 years, 11 months and 23

  days. 

  Deceased was born in Munich, Germany, Dec. 14, 1831, immigrated with his

  parents to America in his early

  childhood. 

  In 1835, when he was only 4 years old, his parents settled in Bastrop

  and shortly afterwards both father and mother died, leaving deceased and

  an elder brother, Caton Erhard, orphans in a strange land. Uncle Jimmie

  Nicholson, long since deceased, took charge of the boys and became their

  guardian. 

  Caton perfected himself in pharmacy, and after the war between the states,

  established the drug store now owned by his son, A. C. Erhard who continues

  it under the firm name of C. Erhard & Son. Adolph learned the blacksmith

  business under J. R. Morris, and in time became a master workman, engaging

  in business for himself. By industry, economy, and thrift, he accumulated

  good property, retiring from the business many years

  ago. 

  On July 3, 1853, he was married to Miss Sarah Beavers, four children-two

  boys, Chester and John A., and two daughters, Mrs. E. J. Trigg and Mrs. D.

  H. Bell, blessed this union, all of whom survive him; the wife died January

  7, 1888. 

  On June 17th, 1890, he was united in marriage with Miss Maggie Rice, who

  survives him. No children blessed this

  union. 

  Mr. Erhard was the oldest resident of the town, having located here over

  63 years ago. 

  In the year 1855, he united himself with the Christian Church, and his

  entire life has been upright and like-like. He was liberal in his like views,

  at the same time a dear lover of his own church, and his long been spoken

  of as the father....

  continued 

  and his contributions without stint. He also loved Masonry, strictly observing

  its tenets. 

  As a citizen he was kind hearted and the soul of honor; as a neighbor

  he was neighborly; as a friend, honest and true; as husband, devoted, as

  a parent, loving and indulgent.

  The public schools closed at 2:30 Tuesday afternoon, in respect to

  deceased. 

  His funeral took place from the old homestead, Tuesday afternoon. Rev.

  B. B. Sanders preaching a most feelingly impressive funeral sermon, after

  which the Masonic fraternity (Gamble Lodge, No. 214 of which he was a worthy

  and acceptable member, and one of its oldest members, Past Master C. R. Haynie

  as W. M) took charge of the remains and conveyed them to Fairview Cemetery,

  followed by a long cortege of grief-stricken relatives and sympathizing friends,

  where all that was mortal of Adolph Anton Erhard were laid to rest under

  the sod, with the sublimely impressive ceremonies of the ancient and

  time-=honored order, there to remain until resurrection morn, loving hands

  covering the newly-made mound with floral

  emblems. 

  Hosts of sorrowing friends, over city and county, with aching hearts,

  mingle tears of sympathy with the family in their great and irreparable

  loss. 

  PIONEER JUDGE DIES TUESDAY

  The people of Bastrop and the surrounding community were saddened in the

  loss of one of their best beloved citizens, Honorable J. B. Price, whose

  sudden death about 4:30 Tuesday afternoon came as a complete shock to his

  family and friends.

  Funeral services were held from the family residence Wednesday afternoon

  at 3 o'clock, with Rev. Milton F. Hill, pastor of the Methodist Church,

  officiating, and the members of the Masonic Lodge were in charge of the services

  at Fairview Cemetery. Pall bearer's were Hon. Paul D. Page, W. B. Ransome,

  M. C. Booth, R. M. Trigg, E. F. Pearcy, and J. T.

  Hasler. 

  Judge Price leaves to survive him, his widow, Mrs. Katie Price; one son,

  Ralph Price; three brothers, J. Worth Price of Waco, David Price of Houston;

  and Captain Wright Price of the Philippine

  Islands. 

  Joseph Burton Price was born and reared in Hills Prairie. His parents

  were Robert J. and Sally M. Price. He attended school in Hills Prairie, and

  spent two years in school in San Marcos. He graduated from the school of

  law, University of Texas, in 1886, following which he settled in Bastrop.

  Here he practiced law until he was elected County Judge in 1894, filling

  this office until 1904. He spent four years in retirement at this time, and

  was elected again to the same office in 1908. He served until 1924, when

  he was elected Judge of the 21st Judicial District, holding this office until

  1932. 

  Judge Price was a member of the Methodist Church for more than fifty years,

  and a steward for more than thirty years, living a life of loyal, Christian

  devotion. Of him his friends have said, "As a man, he is a Christian gentleman

  of a very high sense of honor; as a public servant, he is able, conscientious

  and courageous in the performance of all his duties, meeting every responsibility

  developing on him as a citizen and as an administrator of public

  trust." 

  No higher tribute may be paid any man than that of the friendship and

  confidence the people of Bastrop County and the 21st Judicial District felt

  for their beloved Judge, whose many years of public life and service won

  and held their respect and devotion.

  For Judge Price, we might say, and truly, as Paul said, "I have fought

  a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith; Henceforth

  there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous

  judge, shall five me at that day".

  Bastrop Advertiser, date unkn

  EMIL PROKOP DIES IN SAN ANTONIO

  The citizens of Bastrop are saddened to learn of the death of Emil Prokop,

  which occurred at 2:00 o'clock this morning at the Santa Rosa hospital in

  San Antonio. 

  Funeral services will be held tomorrow, Friday, afternoon at 4 o'clock. 

 Bastrop Advertiser, date unkn

  MRS. BROCKTMAN IS BURIED AT ALUM CREEK 

  Funeral services were held at the Marrs Funeral Home at Smithville for

  Mrs. Lillie Mae Brocktman, 25, formerly Miss Lillie Mae Critendon, daughter

  of Mr. and Mrs. John Critendon of Smithville. Mrs. Broctman died at her parents

  home at Smithville Tuesday am. Burial was at Alum Creek Wednesday

  afternoon. 

  She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Critendon; her husband,

  James Brocktman; one sister and seven brothers, all of

  Smithville. 

  Mrs. Brocktman was loved by all who knew her. She had many

  friends. 

  Those attending the funeral from Bastrop were Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Lavton,

  Mr. and Mrs. Eal Perkins; Mr. and Mrs. G. Lock, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Allen,

  Mr. and Mrs. Howard Critendon, and Mr. and Mrs. J. H.

  Perry. 

  Smithville Times 8/26/1904

  Died. 

  The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. M. V. Thomas died on Saturday, the 20th,

  and was interred in the City cemetery Sunday afternoon last. 

  Mr. and Mrs. Thomas desire to extend to their friends and neighbors their

  thanks for assistance and kindnesses shown.

  Smithville Times 8/26/1904

  Mr. and Mrs. V. H. Primm's 3 year old daughter, their oldest child, died

  yesterday morning, after a short illness. 

  Smithville Times 9/20/1917

  The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Brewer died last Monday at the home

  of L. F. Briggs and was buried at Oliver Hill Cemetery. The home of Mr. Brewer

  is a few miles from town

  Smithville Times, 9/20/1912

  Died. 

  Lawrence Smith, brother of Lan Foxel, died at Garwood, last Thursday and

  was buried today. W. H. Foxel and son, L. and Mrs. H. H. Jones of this city

  attended the funeral. 

  Smithville Times 9/20/1912

  Death of Roe Slaughter

  Roe Slaughter, former store keeper for Katy here, and a member of the

  local lodge of W. O. W of Denison, last Friday Evening, after being sick

  quite a while. He leaves a wife and two children. He was a Spanish-American

  Veteran and had many friends in Smithville who will regret to hear of his

  untimely death.

  Smithville Times 5/16/1913

  C. E. McDole 

  C. E. McDole of Lockhart for many years a resident of this city, died

  Wednesday, May 14th. His remains were forwarded here for interment which

  was made in the Oak Hill Cemetery, under the auspices of the Woodmen of the

  World, Thursday.

  Deceased was despondent on account of bad health and took his own life

  using a razor. His jugular vein was

  severed. 

  Bastrop Advertiser 5/23/1913

  The death of Mr. Don G. Petty, in Shreveport last week; was source of

  universal regret here, for the deceased was born in Bastrop and was much

  loved by a wide circle of relatives and friends in this county. His remains

  were brought here for burial. Impressive services were held at the Methodist

  Church by Rev. L. C. Mathis and then the Masons took charge to the grave

  at Fairview Cemetery. Chaplain Chester Erhard leading them through the

  interesting and impressive ceremony of their burial

  rites. 

  The father of the deceased, Capt Petty was a confederate soldier, killed

  in the battle of Mansfield and his sons including Mr. Don Petty have contributed

  liberally to Bastrop's Confederate Monument on the Court House

  Square 

  Smithville Times 5/23/1913

  Temple Craft. 

  A gloom was cast over the entire community when it was whispered from

  friend to friend that Temple Craft was fatally hurt. For two days anxious

  ones awaited tidings and while the news of his death was not unexpected,

  who is ever prepared to hear the death of a loved one? 

  Temple, the only child of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Craft, was born in Lampasas.

  Here he spent his early childhood, here he grew to strong young manhood,

  and here all that remained of a once tenderly to rest, amid a perfect bright

  handsome boy was laid to bed of sweet

  flowers. 

  A larger crowd was never known to assemble in our little city to pay a

  last tribute to one departed for Temple was a general favorite and claimed

  as friends all who knew him. 

  A heart broken wife and little baby, a crushed father and mother with

  relatives and scores of friends are left to wonder why this great sorrow

  has been visited upon the, but "God works in a mysterious way his wonders

  to perform and sometime, somewhere we'll understand. They have the sincere

  sympathy of every one, for who of us has not been through the same terrible

  trial? We can only point them to the dear Heavenly Father from whence cometh

  all peace. 

  Rev. White of the Christian church, assisted by Rev. Liles of the Methodist

  Church said the last sad words when all there was mortal of Temple Craft

  was laid in the tomb, there to await the Resurrection

  morn. 

  A FRIEND. 

  Lampasas, Texas 

  The following were in the Smithville Times, with the second being a partial

  transcript as I wasn't given a copy of the complete page. 

  Mrs. Jenkins passed away Sunday Night. 

  Mrs. Mattie Jenkins passed to her heavenly home at 10:40 o'clock Sunday

  night. She had made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Harvey F.

  Snow. 

  Funeral services were held from the Marrs Funeral Home at 3:00 o'clock

  Tuesday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. Paul C. Bell of Bastrop. Interment

  was in Oak Hill Cemetery.

  Her husband preceded her many years ago. 

  Those surviving are: Mrs. H. F. Snow, daughter, Smithville; Mrs. Sallie

  Willford, daughter, San Antonio; Floyd Jenkins, son, Smithville; Grand daughters,

  Mrs. J. H. Dooly, Smithville; Mrs. H. E. Payne, Austin; Mrs. E. A. Goff,

  Hot Springs, AR; Two brothers, John and Ham Reid, two sisters, Mrs. Daisy

  Fritz, and Mrs. Lula Taylor, nephew, Mr. Noble Hickman and a number of nieces,

  Danny Cope Wallace, Great Grandson, Euel Jenkins, grandson and Vastine Snow,

  grandson. 

  Miss Lillie May Sawyer Laid to Rest here Sunday Afternoon. 

  On Saturday, June 15th, 1935, our Savior called to his side Miss Lillie

  May Sawyer, of this city, who was making her home with her sister, Mrs. J.

  F. Burleson. 

  Miss Sawyer was born about six miles south of Smithville on May 29th,

  1884, and has made her home in this town until recent years, she has been

  living with her brother, Mr. E. J. Sawyer of Galveston, TX. She returned

  to Smithville a month ago and has been ill since that

  time. 

  Funeral Services were conducted by Rev. Virgil Davis, Sunday afternoon,

  June 16th, 4:00pm with interment in Oak Hill

  Cemetery. 

  Those surviving are four

  sisters.........

  Hugh Sorrells, 81 of Red Rock Dies

  Hugh Sorrells, 81, resident of Red Rock, died in a Lockhart hospital Sunday,

  March 8th. He was a native of Bastrop County, having been born March 26,

  1872. 

  Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lela Sorrells, one daughter, Mrs. Iris

  Wofford of Luling; four sons, Marlon Sorrells of Manville, Vernon Sorrells

  and Olin Sorrells of Red Rock, and Gordon Sorrells of Mineral Wells; and

  two grandchildren.

  Funeral services and burial were at Petty Town Cemetery at 2:00pm. Monday,

  March 9th, with a Lockhart minister officiating. Mr. Sorrells was a member

  of the Christian Church.

  Smithville Times 3/1934

  Mother of J. T. Grizzard Dies in San Antonio: 

  Mrs. Lethia S. Grizzard died at her home in San Antonio at 5:40pm Friday.

  Surviving her are three sons, J. E. Grizzard of Longview, J. T. Grizzard

  of Smithville, and W. H. Grizzard of Austin; one daughter, Mrs. George E.

  Hall of Kansas City, MO; two sisters, Mrs. Tye Norfleet of Valley Springs,

  MS, and Mrs. L. G. Crockett of Waco; and eleven grandchildren.

  H. C. Smith of Cedar Creek Passed Away Thursday Morning at his Home: 

  The late Mr. H. C. Smith, age 57, resident of the Cedar Creek Community

  for many years, passed away at his home last Thursday morning at 8:30 o'

  clock from pneumonia following an illness of about two weeks. 

  Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at 3:00 o'clock, at the family

  residence at Cedar Creek. The Rev. Paul C. Bell and Rev. L. A. Derrick, pastor

  of the Bastrop Baptist Church conducted the funeral. 

  Mr. Smith was born on March 22, 1879. He came to the Cedar Creek Community

  in 1914, where he established a mercantile business. He married Miss Sophie

  Voss. He was a member of the Baptist Church. 

  He is survived by his widow, and three sons, Noel, Douglas and Dan and

  two daughters, Mrs. Edith Champion and Miss Mildred

  Smith. 

  Other items: 

  Mr. and Mrs. John C McRell are visiting in San Antonio. 

  R. K. Harris who has been seriously ill with pneumonia at his home here

  is improving rapidly. 

  Mrs. DeWitt B. Maney and son who have been on the sick list are reported

  to be getting along nicely.

  Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Cartwright and family of Elgin spent the first of the

  week with Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Cooper and Mr. and Mrs. Homer Wilson 

  10/8/1936 Smithville Times

  Mrs. Nancy Octavia Went Buried at Young School Cemetery Sunday Eve. 

  Mrs. Nancy Octavia Went died at the home of a son, Clyde Went, at San

  Antonio Friday of last week at the ripe old age of 83. The funeral services

  was held at Young School House northwest of Smithville Sunday afternoon at

  2:00 pm with Rev. Ramsey conducting the service. Burial was made in the Young

  School Cemetery.

  Mrs. Went was a native of Mississippi, born 1853. Before her marriage

  to James I Went May 18, 1871, in Louisiana, she was Miss Nancy Octavia Blackwood,

  daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Blackwood. In 1909 she with her husband came

  to Bastrop county and Smithville where she has made her home since. Her husband

  died December 31, 1918, since which time Mrs. Went had made her home with

  her children. She was the mother of nine children, six of whom survive her.

  They are: Mr. John T Went, Goldfield, Texas; Mrs. Lee Williams, Fowlerton:

  Rust Went, Fowlerton; Clyde Went, San Antonio; W. H. Went, Rosanky; and Claude

  Went, Fowlerton.

  For sometime before her death Mrs. Went had been visiting a son in San

  Antonio and had planned to visit another son, Henry Went, here within a few

  days. 

  She was a member of the Baptist Church and had lived a consistent Christian

  life. She was a devoted mother and has many loyal friends in all parts of

  the country who deeply mourn her

  departure. 

 MRS N. E. ROBINSON:

  Mrs. N.E. Robinson died at the home of her son, J. M. Robinson, on East

  Forduce, Thursday afternoon, December 23, at 4 o'clock. She had come from

  Central Texas to spend the winter with her three children and their families.

  She was ill only a brief time before her

  death. 

  Mrs. Robinson was born near Bastrop, Texas, May 8, 1858. She was from

  one of the pioneer families of Bastrop County. Her father rendered conspicuous

  service in the cause of the

  Confederacy. 

  Sister Robinson was the mother of nine children, five sons and four daughters,

  eight of whom survive. These are: Mrs. L.J. Woolsey and W.A. Robinson, Austin

  Texas; H.L. Robinson, Dale, Texas; Mrs. B.Z. Meers, Scranton, Ark.; E.M.

  Robinson, Paige, Texas; Mrs. N.B. Tanner, Allie Robinson and J. H. Robinson,

  of Kingsville, Texas.

  The body of the deceased was carried overland to High Grove Cemetery to

  be interred by the side of other loved ones who preceded her in death. The

  last rites were conducted by Rev. Cole of Dale, Texas, Friday afternoon,

  December 24. The pallbearers were Jeff and Leland Harris, Doc Bozarth, Elmer

  Powell, Marion Ingram and Frank

  Shackelford. 

  Sister Robinson was a consistent, devout Christian and a member of the

  High Grove Baptist Church, where she had lived and reared her family, and

  where all her children were converted and joined the

  church. 

  She was left with the responsibilities of her home and farm by the death

  of her husband nearly thirty years ago. That she succeeded nobly is evidenced

  by the character of the children she gave to the world. She being dead yet

  liveth in the realms of glory and in the lives of her children and grandchildren.

  May the God of all comfort console them by a sense of His presence and by

  His sustaining grace.

  August 1930 newspaper article:

  BODY OF HERO OF SAN JACINTO TO BE MOVED TO AUSTIN 

  L. W. Kemp of the Texas Company, acting for the state board of control,

  has announced that the body of Capt. Jesse Billingsley, who spilled his blood

  at San Jacinto will be removed from McDade, Bastrop County, to Austin and

  there re-interred in the state cemetery, Tuesday, at 5 pm. 

  Jesse Billingsley was born in October 10, 1810. He came to Texas in 1833

  and soon distinguished himself as a protector of homes against the invasion

  of Indians. On March 1, 1836, one day before the Texas Declaration was signed,

  he was elected captain of Company C, first regiment of Texas volunteers,

  and was wounded at San Jacinto while in command of his men. After independence

  had been won, he remained in the army and served at the same time as a member

  of the first and second congresses as a representative from Bastrop County.

  His company of 80 rangers supported themselves for a year on the frontier

  with game, clothing themselves with the skins of wild animals slaughtered,

  calling on the government for no pay and only for one sack of coffee and

  one sack of salt. When Captain Billingsley would leave his men to attend

  congress, he carried his own bedding with him, which he would unroll and

  spread out at night on the floor of the capitol of

  Columbia. 

  When Gen. Adrian Woll captured San Antonio in 1842, Captain Billingsley

  again answered the call of duty and joined Matthey Caldwell, "Old Paint",

  at Salado Creek to oppose him. After statehood, Bastrop County was represented

  by him in the fifth and eighth legislatures. 

  He died October 1, 1880, and was buried in a lonely grave in his front

  yard, near McDade. At the State cemetery his grave will receive daily care

  as long as the state of Texas stands.

  He is survived by one son, Jeptha Billingsley, who resides on a farm near

  Elgin and is more than 80 years of age.-Houston Chronicle. 

  His wife Eliza is buried at Upper Cedar Creek Cemetery and his son, Jeptha,

  is buried at Young's Prairie Cemetery, near McDade. The Texas State Cemetery

  in Austin is on-line and has pictures of headstones. 

  Ran across this entry in the 1888 newspaper "The Bastrop Bee". The whole

  page was not copied so I am including what I have: 

  IN MEMORIAM 

  DIED-At his residence in Hemphill's Prairie, Thursday, Jan, 18th, 1888,

  Mr. Levi Moore, aged 82 years.

  On the 19th, amid tears and sobs of family and friends, his body was laid

  to rest by the side of his sainted wife, "to await the resurrection of morn."

  In the death of Mr. Moore the community sustains a great loss; the church

  a faithful member; the bereaved children a loving and devoted father. What

  grief is like theirs? For years he has filled the place of mother. Weep not,

  dear children, for he is at rest, for none that knew him, can doubt that

  he is with his God. None save those who have experienced it, can tell the

  agony of soul to gaze on a dying parent; to see the struggle of that loved

  form yielding to the grasp of King of Terrors, and know that no earthly hand

  may..... 

  Smithville, Bastrop Co, TX newspaper 11/12/1998, concerning the death

  of Mrs. Frieda. 

  Funeral services were held for Mary Rathmann Frieda, 84, of Bastrop, formerly

  of Sacred Heart Parish Rockne on Saturday, November 7, at 10am. Internment

  was held in Sacred Heart Cemetery

  Rockne. 

  Nathan Frerich and Heather Frerich, great niece and nephew. Grandchildren,

  Cass and Renee Rathmann of Gonzalez & Tennille Rathmann. Nephews, Eugene

  F. Goertz and Alvin M. Frerich of Rockne; Leroy Beck of Bastrop; Verlin Frerich

  of San Antonio; Louis Frerich, Jr of Pin Oak. Great nephew, Mike Hilbig of

  Rockne. Husband of nine years, Ira Frieda of Bastrop. Sons and spouses; Burl

  Rathmann of Houston; Johnny Paul Rathmann and wife Linda of Gonzalez, Verlin

  Rathmann and wife Glendine, and James Rathmann and wife Janet, one brother,

  Alvin J (Sonny) Frerich; two sisters, Ella Beck of San Antonio and Gertrude

  Beck of Bastrop; 11 grandchildren; and 7 great

  grandchildren.

  Preceding her in death were her husband, Monroe Rathmann, who passed away

  in 1973; two daughters, Burnell Fiebrich who died in 1992, and Barbara Lester

  in 1987; a grandson, Howard Fiebrich in 1977; and granddaughter Kerri Jo

  Lester in 1987; two sisters, Lena Hilbig and Katie Goertz; and three brothers,

  Johnny Frerich, Louis Frerich, and August

  Frerich. 

  Freida, the eighth of nine children of John and Sophie Behring Frerich,

  was born in the Rockne community on March 30, 1914. She married Monroe Rathmann

  on October 16, 1934. They lived in the Highgrove Community all of their married

  life and engaged in farming and ranching and raising cattle. Monroe passed

  away in 1973 and she married Ira Frieda in 1989. 

  J.C. BUCHANAN Obit:

  Bastrop Advertiser, 2/6/1900:

  "Friend after friend departs, Who hath not lost a friend! There is no

  union here of hearts, That hath not here an end." 

  Another stroke on Life's great dial, another movement of the Master hand,

  another day's work done! "Tis the same old story of life and death.--changing

  years, some bring clouds and some sunshine.--hopes, sometimes deferred, sometimes

  fulfilled.--and all a shifting scene on life's final stage. How few of us

  realize the value of a friend until he has gone from us; his familiar step

  upon street, the cordial grasp of his hand, the friendly word of greeting.--these

  come no more, and the absence of the kind and cheerful face brings sorrow

  to those who watched its coming.

  In the unexpected illness and death of Mr. J. C. Buchanan. I feel a personal

  bereavement and realize the presence of the Workman who has decreed for us

  all a cessation of labor, a call to rest. Age, with its infirmities was creeping

  upon his strong frame and active mind, and when the hand of disease was laid

  heavily upon him, he yielded quickly to its insatiate demands. The physician's

  skill, the watch-care of faithful friends, the tender ministrations of his

  loved ones, could not longer bind him here, and now that he has gone to "that

  bourne from which no traveler returns," I would lay upon his grave "a flower

  from Memory's garland of long Ago," when, within the sacred circle of his

  home, I first knew him and was privileged to call him my friend. There was

  no tenderer heart than his to wife and children, no kinder hand to those

  who loved beneath his roof; his home was a haven of rest, where all dwelt

  together in love and confidence. He cherished and honored his faithful wife,

  the tender mother of his little children, who walked by his side so many

  glad years, her patience and cheerfulness giving him strength for the battle

  of life; he was devoted to their children and when at last the cloud of sorrow

  burst upon his happy home, and the gentle wife and mother was laid away in

  dreamless rest, he "bore the wound that ached from morn till night." and

  took up life's work again, meeting new responsibilities with a brave, but

  heavy heart. 

  The years that followed found him always a good citizen and kind neighbor,

  ready to promote the interests of the community with whose well-being he

  was so long identified. 

  After a number of years, he was married again to a pure, good woman, who

  was to him a tender and loving companion and made his last years very peaceful

  and happy, but death came and the home is broken again; darkness and tears

  take the place of light and joy. Death, to weeping mortals, seems so heartless,

  as homes are made desolate and children orphaned, and we follow our loved

  ones to their quiet graves, but our risen Lord tells us, all is not lost

  in the ashes of the tomb. May the wife, so bereft by this providence, carry

  her trouble to the loving Savior who bears our griefs and carries our sorrows,

  and may the fatherless children commit themselves to Him who alone can heal

  their wounded hearts.

  Since his residence in Bastrop, Mr. Buchanan has not been a communicant

  of any church here, but he loved the church of his fathers and was "a child

  of the covenant," and is laid to rest in hope of a glorious immortality.

  the years shall come and go as a tale that is told, other forms shall lie

  down beside him in peaceful sleep, but God shall watch the sacred dust and

  some day waken it to life again. D.J.O. Bastrop, Texas Feb. 6, 1900. 

  Mrs. J. C. Buchanan received two hundred and sixty-five dollars from the

  Bastrop County Mutual Aid Association, amount due on the policy of her husband,

  there was fifty-three paid up members in the association at the time of his

  death, which number, at $5 each, totaled

  $265.00. 

  Note: He is buried in Fairview Cemetery with his first wife, Sarah B.

  Buchanan, who died 2/20/1886.

  Bastrop Advertiser, Feb 1902:

  JOHN W WILLIAMS DEAD.

  Died-At his home, near Rosanky, Friday Feb. 21st, 1902, after a few days

  illness, John W. Williams, of pneumonia, at the age of 75 years. 

  Deceased was born at Campbellsville, Green County, KY, in the year 1827,

  locating at Hill's Prairie, Bastrop county. He was well and favorably known

  by the old settlers throughout this part of the State, Honest, industrious,

  kind-hearted, his friends were many.

  He was a soldier, in the Texas Rangers, serving in Capt. Bigfoot Wallace's

  command, experiencing the many hardships of Texas frontier life in those

  trying days. 

  He was also a Confederate, soldier, serving during the civil war, returning

  home at its close, to begin anew the duties of life. And the support of his

  family. 

  A brave soldier, a good, useful citizen, he interested himself in every

  enterprise bettering the condition of his country. 

  He was a Christian, a devout member of the Methodist Church he dearly

  loved his church and was ever found laboring in the cause of

  Christianity. 

  On Sunday his remains were consigned to mother earth, in Young's Church

  graveyard; Rev. Weems Wooten, pastor of the Methodist Church, at Smithville;

  officiating, who, in his sermon, touchingly referred to the Christian virtues

  of the deceased.

  After a life of three score and fifteen years, he quietly lies down in

  the tomb, in peaceful repose, his soul having arisen to the celestial Home

  above, where all is peace and

  happiness. 

  He leaves nine children, six sons and three daughters, all grown to manhood

  and womanhood, with many friends to mourn his

  death. 

  IN MEMORIAM, MRS. ISABELLA MARGARET REDING. 

  Died. - On Tuesday, July 15th, 1913 at 11:30pm at her home in Bastrop,

  Texas, Mrs. Isabella Margeret Reding, aged 91 years and 3 days. 

  "Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep."

  Truly, the line of old friends is shortening here, and lengthening in

  that bright realm, where joy reigns supreme - "where everlasting spring abides,

  and never-withering flowers."

  The announcement that are so long known, and so highly esteemed, had left

  the walks of this life, cast a gloom over the entire community in sympathy

  for those; who were so grievously

  bereaved. 

  Mrs. Reding, the youngest daughter of James and Isabella Williamson, was

  born in Davidson County, Tenn, July 13th, 1822, and was closely allied to

  several families of that state, noted in civil and political life. She was

  married to Mr. W. R. Reding, Dec. 3rd, 1844, at the old family home in Tenn,

  and, in Jan., 1845, came with her husband to

  Texas. 

  For a short time they lived in Houston, removing to Bastrop in August,

  1845, where she occupied almost continuously the home in which she passed

  away. The husband of her youth died, leaving to her care five little children.

  Henceforth, they realized the truth, that; "there is no love like mother

  love, none so endures."

  Early in life, she united with the Cumberland Presbyterian church, and

  the religion which she professed, sustained her amid the trials of life,

  especially, during the Civil War, and consequent losses and disasters incident

  to the Southland.

  Duty was her watchword and the home life bore evidences of the careful

  training of a conscientious mother. Throughout her life, she was true to

  her church, her friends, her home, and her death brings great sorrow to those

  who have sustained an irreparable loss. She had passed the common bounds

  of human life, but, "by reason of strength" many years, were added; and,

  the faithful son and daughter, to whom she was a beloved companion, during

  those last months of weakness, sought untiringly to gratify her slightest

  wish. 

  "The love that blossomed sweetly here, 

  has burst into immortal bloom,

   And they shall find it once again,

   Beyond the darkness of the tomb."

  Three children survive, Miss Belle Reding, Mr. Jas. Reding and Mrs. Scottie

  Early. 

  There are also twelve grandchildren and several great grand children. 

  On Tuesday, July 16th, at 5 o'clock pm, Rev. L. C. Matthis, pastor of

  the M. E. church conducted the funeral service, briefly reviewing the life

  and character of the deceased, and commending her example and influence for

  good in the community. Then a long procession of relatives and friends followed

  her remise to Fairview, where they laid her to rest, surrounded by friends,

  who preceded her to the glory and,

  "How we shall miss her," white lips said. 

  Who takes the place of the dear one led; 

  But God Knows Best.

  We know he watches the sparrows' that fall, 

  Hears the sad cry of the grieved hearts that call- 

  We can trust for the rest."

  S.J.O. Bastrop Texas July 21st, 1913. 

  CHAUNCEY J. GLOVER, SR.

  In the death of Chauncey J. Glover, Sr, Waco loses a citizen whom it has

  every reason to hold in affectionate remembrance, for he was ever active

  in all community concerns. To those of us long associated with him the memory

  of his kindly deeds will be as sweet incense for all time and throughout

  eternity. Personally he was a man who drew men to him and he would undergo

  any privation to serve a friend. He was a devoted husband and a loving father,

  and the blow from which he never fully recovered was when. Death claimed

  the sweetheart of his young manhood and the companion of his maturer life.

  It will be pardoned this writer to say that for more than a quarter of a

  century the two of us worked side by side, sharing each others losses or

  successes and neither taking a venture without the others sanction. It is

  a merciful Providence that at this moment denies the full realization of

  the loss this writer has sustained. The struggle of life is over with him.

  He acted well his part in the drama and God will give him the great reward

  of everlasting life in the mansions of glory. He will be laid away reverently

  as one who has earned his long, sweet sleep. Waco Times

  Herald. 

  Many friends at the old home learned with sorrow of the death of Mr. Chauncey

  Glover. To the Editor of the Advertiser his going away is a personal loss.

  Mr. Glover having entered the ranks of the Advertiser force at the early

  age of 12, remaining with us until he was 22 years of age. The career of

  Chauncy in the newspaper world was watched with pride by our lamented father

  who loved him tenderly, and predicted his success in life, knowing that one

  who in his early years, was attentive to his employees business, could not

  fail to make a success in life.

  Although absent many years from our town the love and friendship of many

  of our citizens remained warm in the hearts of those who knew and loved him

  in his early youth. We sorrow with those who loved him

  most. 

  E. J. Smith, Practical. Watchmaker, Jeweler, Optician. Eyes carefully

  tested and glasses fitted. Work guaranteed. Located at the

  "Palace". 

  The man who discovered gasoline has just died at the age of sixty-eight.

  The man who discovered American has been dead 400 years. John D. Rockefeller

  who now owns both is alive and well and up and

  coming. 

  11/1913 Bastrop Advertiser

  DEATH OF T. C. ALEXANDER

  Many friends in Bastrop were grieved to learn of the death of Mr. T. C.

  Alexander, which occurred at his home west of Bastrop, Friday of last week.

  In the passing of Tom Alexander the county has sustained the loss of a loyal

  citizen, one of the elder members of a prominent family of Bastrop county.

  Mr. Alexander had been in bad health for some time, confined to his room

  for the past several weeks. He is survived by his widow and three children,

  one daughter and two sons. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, Rev.

  L. C. Matthis, of Bastrop, conducting the services. A good man, a valuable

  citizen, a kind neighbor, a true friend and a devoted husband and father

  has been called to his reward. Friends throughout the county will join the

  Advertiser in extending sympathy to the bereaved

  relatives. 

  Bastrop Advertiser, April 1913.

  IN MEMORIAM. 

  Born in Winchester, Franklin County, Tennessee, July 15th, 1839, and died

  in Bastrop, Texas, 12:30pm, April 3rd, 1913. Mr. Mark Hutchins Young, aged

  73 years, 9 months and 19 days.

  These words announcing that Mr. Mark Young, an old and prominent citizen

  of Bastrop, will be seen no more among men, that his cordial greeting will

  no more call forth a welcoming smile, will sadden many hearts and many words

  of sincere regret will be spoken by those who knew and esteemed him for his

  honest, unpretentious and simple life, for his devotion to those he loved

  and his solicitude for the well-being of all who were dependent upon him.

  For the first time in it's history, has the angel of Death crossed the threshold

  of this happy home. Mr. Young was married to Miss Mary Catherine Douglas

  forty-four years ago, and during all these years the husband and wife have

  walked faithfully side by side, devoting themselves to each other, to their

  home and the eight children that gladdened their existence, they lived to

  see these children, without the loss of one, reach mature years, the sons

  honorable and useful men, the daughters devoted and lovely women, who will

  be comfort to their widowed mother and cheer her declining years. He was

  fond of his home, a most generous and liberal provider for his family and

  loved to have his friends share his hospitality. He was a man of great energy

  and industry, strong in body and mind, clear in his judgments and successful

  in his business affairs. In the early sixties when he was quite young he

  was among those who answered his country's call to arms and when his native

  South needed every son who could draw a sword in her defense, he enlisted

  in the 4th Tenn, Cavalry, Starnes' Brigade, was in the battle of Manassas

  and other engagements, and followed the stars and bars to the end. Having

  bravely borne the hardships of a soldier's life, at the close of the war

  he accepted the result of the long struggle, and returned with his surviving

  comrades, saddened but not overcome by the desolations of his country. During

  the dark and perilous days of reconstruction that followed, when civilization

  itself seemed to hang in the balance, he exhibited the sterling qualities

  of endurance and perseverance, that characterized his whole life. He loved

  to talk of his old soldier days, of his brave comrades, and cherished the

  memory of his faithful old servant, Jerry, who followed the fortunes of himself

  and his brother William all through the conflict. He was considerate of those

  who worked for him, and many of the farm hands, who had worked for years

  on his large plantation, to whom he had been a friend as well as employer,

  showed their sorrow by sobs and tears, as his body was hidden from sight

  and they realized he was gone from them. In his last long and painful suffering

  he was very patient and uncomplaining, and thought of the comfort of those

  who nursed and ministered unto him. He expressed an earnest desire to be

  baptized and unite with the church and in the presence of his family, a few

  friends and the pastor of the M. E. C.S., he took the solemn vows of the

  church and was received into its Communion. He regretted that he had not

  sooner done this, and to his family often spoke of God's mercy and goodness,

  His pardon and peace so freely and fully given to him in answer to prayer.

  The vacant chair will sadly remind his loved ones of his absence, but they

  have the assurance that the grave of God took away all fear in the hour of

  death and that there will be a happy reunion in a better worlds. To the only

  sister and other dear relatives we offer words of comfort, for the devoted

  sons and daughters our tears fall, but our tenderest sympathy and prayers

  are for the sorrowing wife, who will always miss the strong arm that has

  been her stay, her protection, her support for so many years. May God have

  her in his gracious keeping and comfort

  her. 

  A large assemblage of people gathered at the home and the cemetery to

  pay respect to the deceased citizen, beautiful flowers attested the affectionate

  remembrance of friends, absent and present; holy words were spoken, sweet

  songs were softly sung and amid the sobs and tears of those who loved him,

  his body was laid in the grave, there to rest in dreamless sleep until the

  day "when Time shall drive away....

  Bastrop Advertiser 1937

  MRS. JAMES H CRAFT

  Della Beula Trigg, daughter of Alanson and Ollie Trigg, was born in Hills

  Prairie December 6th, 1856, and passed to her reward January 13, 1937

  . 

  Her parents were born, reared and married near Winchester, TN. They moved

  to Texas in 1855, when their oldest daughter, Mary was in infant. 

  Della Trigg the subject of this sketch grew into lovely young womanhood

  attending the neighborhood school and Mrs. Sarah J. Orgain's School in Bastrop.

  I have heard people who knew her when she was a girl speak of how pretty

  she was, with her deep blue eyes and fresh rosy complexion. 

  Her father died when she was quite young and several years later her mother

  married to Mr. William young, a kinsman of her first husband. Mr. Young was

  a kind and loving stepfather to the five children of his wife and they were

  all deeply attached to him.

  On December 15, 1874, Della Trigg was married to James H. Craft, who became

  one of Bastrop County's most prosperous and successful farmer planters. The

  young couple made their home in Hill's Prairie for a number of years were

  they were active in social and religious

  affairs. 

  In 1880 Mrs. Craft united with the Baptist Church, and was ever after

  a most faithful and loyal member. She and her husband were always among the

  most liberal supporters of their church and it's

  enterprises. 

  To this couple were born eleven children, two dying in infancy, six splendid

  daughters, and three devoted sons, growing to

  maturity. 

  Mrs. Craft was truly a home loving, a homemaking woman, ever "looking

  well to the ways of her household" like the wise woman of the Bible. She

  was a devoted mother, and to her husband a true helpmate and

  companion. 

  During the nineties Mr. Craft had a handsome and commodious home built

  in Bastrop and moved his family here where they lived through the joys and

  sorrows of forty years. On February 13th, 1930, Mr. Craft passed away. Since

  that time some one of the daughters has devoted her time and efforts to making

  her mother's life comfortable and happy. And although through the seven years

  since the loss of her husband, whom she missed so much, Mrs. Craft has been

  cheerful and has occupied her time with little household tasks and piecing

  many beautiful quilts which her children and grandchildren cherish very

  highly. 

  Mrs. Craft attended church regularly when her health and the weather

  permitted. She enjoyed company and loved for her friends to call on

  her. 

  Funeral services were conducted by her pastor, Rev. T. R. Thomas, and

  she was laid to rest by the side of her life companion under a mound of exquisite

  flowers. 

  Mrs. Craft leaves one sister, Mrs. Bettie Price of Bastrop and one half

  brother, John Young of Hills Prairie. Six daughters, Mrs. Walter Lutz, Mrs.

  Vesta Jones, Mrs. Horace Higgins, Mrs. Howard Perkins, all of Bastrop, Mrs.

  R. C. Wood of Italy, Texas, and Mrs. Paul Haralson of Dallas. Her sons are

  Wallace and Homer Craft of Bastrop and Walter Craft of Hills Prairie. There

  are twelve grandchildren and three great

  grandchildren.

  The pall bearers were Hartford Jenkins, Earl Erhard, W. I. McDaniel, Sam

  Higgins, S. L. Brannon and Fred G.

  Haynie. 

  -----Eva H. L. Karling

  LAST CONFEDERATE VETERAN DIES AT 88 YEARS OF AGE 

  At his home in Bastrop at 9:30 Thursday night, July 12th, Wiley Jones

  Dawson fell asleep in death, after several months of wasting pain and

  suffering. 

  Nine days before, on the 3rd of July he passed his 88th milestone on the

  journey of life. 

  Born in Christian County, Kentucky in 1847 the son of Mr. And Mrs. Augustus

  Dawson. In childhood Mr. Dawson was surrounded with luxury and all the comfort

  of the old Southern regime. In histories of Kentucky people the Northingtons

  are often. And his father's uncle the gallant Capt. Nicholas Dawson, came

  to Texas from Christian County, KY and was with his entire company with the

  exception of two massacred as they were hastening to the relief of San Antonio

  in 1842, when attacked by the Mexican General Woll, and his army of 1400

  Mexican Soldiers.

  Mr. Dawson's family came to Texas in 1850 settling at Egypt, Wharton County,

  where they bought several thousand acres of land. After his fathers death

  his mother married Col. Stephen R. Hurd. His mother sent him to Kentucky

  to school, but when only fourteen years of age he ran away and joined the

  Confederate Army on June 30, 1863. Enlisting in "D" Brown's Battalion, Capt.

  Ed Rudgley's command in which he served until mustered out in May 1865 in

  Arkansas. 

  He then returned to Texas, but his mother persuaded him to go back to

  Kentucky to school. He remained there until 1867 when he returned to Texas

  and settled at Bastrop, and was that same year married to Miss Sallie Bryant.

  He engaged in farming and cattle raising and during the seventies, "Wagoned"

  between Austin and Brenham, using three large wagons, and eighteen yoke of

  oxen. Often it would take three weeks to make the trip, when streams were

  swollen and roads all but impassable.

  In 1890 Mr. Dawson's wife died. His family consisted of three sons and

  two daughters.

  For sixteen years Mr. Dawson was collector for the P. O. Elzner Mercantile

  Company. 

  In 1904 Mr. Dawson was married to Mrs. Mary Elzner. For four years he

  managed a large plantation belonging to his cousin Mr. Northington, in Wharton

  Co. Mr. Dawson said that life suited him, managing Negroes and mules, but

  his wife longed for Bastrop and bought the home where they lived until death

  called them. Until Mrs. Dawsons passing they kept a few boarders. Since that

  time he has been cared for by his children and grandchildren and his comfort

  and welfare attended to in every way

  possible. 

  He was a member of the Episcopal Church and the Rev. C. H. Lake was a

  source of comfort and consolation to him during the last sickness and conducted

  his funeral service. A tribute from the Daughters of the Confederacy was

  made by Mrs. W. B. Ransome and a wreath placed on his

  casket. 

  Mr. Dawson perhaps, knew as much Texas history in the making as any one

  man. Being a keen observer and possessing a retentive memory, he knew the

  antecedents of almost every family and it was very interesting to hear him

  recall the happenings of the past. He did not spare himself, when relating

  escapades and mistakes of others. And often told of how he threw away his

  property and early opportunities.

  Mr. Dawson's sons are W. B. Dawson of Bastrop, A. G. Dawson of Rosenberg,

  and Jessie Dawson of Milwaukee, Wis. His daughters are Mrs. John Waggoner

  of Elgin and Mrs. W. B. Pierce of Blackfoot, Idaho. He has twenty seven grand

  children, eighteen great grand children and one great great grand child,

  little Miss Louie Garrard of Austin and one sister, Mrs. Jennie Baker of

  Philadelphia Pa. Pall bearers were Dawson Waggoner, Austin; W. T. Reid, Elgin;

  Waggoner Sanders, Sayers Reid, Glenn Spooner, Georgetown; and Kenneth

  Davis. 

  Those attending the funeral from other places were Mr. And Mrs. Adolph

  Fehr, and Bruno Fehr, and Mrs. Cheatam of Lockhart; Mr. And Mrs. Dawson Waggonor,

  Austin; Mr. And Mrs. A. G. Dawson, Rosenburg; Mrs. James Garrard and little

  daughter, Austin, Mr. And Mrs. Glenn Spooner, Georgetown and Mrs. J. B. Garrard,

  LaGrange. 

  Eva H. L. Karling.

  FUNERAL SERVICES HELD FOR MRS. MARTHA LEHMANN 

  Mrs. Martha Lehmann died suddenly at her home in Rockne, Monday, January

  5, at 12:15 AM at the age of 80 years, four months and twelve days

  old. 

  Mrs. Lehmann was born in Germany on August 24, 1867 and was the daughter

  of August and Hettie Boer. She came to Texas in 1877 and settled in Bastrop

  county in 1883.

  On November 5, 1888 she was married to Charles Lehmann in St. Mary's Catholic

  Church in Austin. They made their home in Red Rock Community. To this happy

  couple ten children were born, nine of which survive. 

  Funeral services were held January 7, at ten o'clock in the Sacred Heart

  Church with Rev. Claude Faust of Rockne officiating. Requim High Mass was

  celebrated by Rev. Leo Goertz of Schulenburg, a nephew of Mrs.

  Lehmann. 

  Survivors include her husband, Charles Lehmann, six daughters, Mrs. Peter

  Goertz, Austin; Mrs. Henry Seidel, Taylor; Mrs. Gertrude Dennis, San Antonio;

  Mrs. Andy Steinbach, Pin Oak; Miss Anna Lehmann and Mrs. Mary Wright, Rockne;

  three sons, Albert and Zeno, Rockne; and Herman of San Antonio; one brother,

  Joe M. Boer, Rockne and twenty-eight grand children and seven great

  grandchildren.

  Pall bearers were grandsons, Charles Goertz, Ellis Seidel, Verlin Lehmann,

  Clarence Lehmann, Milton Steinbach, and Raymond

  Matocha. 

  SERVICES HELD FOR A. M. HENDRIX

  Aubra Melton Hendrix, second son of James H. and Adelia Whitlock Hendrix

  was born November 24, 1885 in Watterson, Bastrop County, Texas and passed

  to his heavenly reward Thursday March 25, at the home of his daughter, Mrs.

  Morris Bogart of Smithville, after an illness of several months. On June

  24, 1908 Aubra was married to Miss Liza Hendrix who preceded him in death

  in 1943. To this union was born the following children; Clarence who passed

  away a few years ago, Andy Barrett and Hattie Pearl (Bogart) of Smithville,

  Aubra Jr. of Belsbee, Texas and D. C. of Dallas. Besides his immediate family

  he is survived by his aged mother, Mrs. Cordelia Hendrix of Watterson, two

  brothers, Cornelius of Bastrop and Renick of Austin, three sisters, Mrs.

  Alta Tittle of Lampasas, Mrs. Lillie Rucker of Waterson and Mrs. Andy Alexander

  of Cedar Creek.

  Aubra was one of the finest persons I have been privileged to know and

  I knew him many years. He was my good friend. 

  Having been converted in early youth and having joined the Methodist Church

  at that time, his life was an example in Christian faith and love one would

  do well to emulate. He was a loyal, consistent member of this church till

  God called Him Home. Aubra was devoted to his family - a loving , thoughtful

  husband, and father - all who knew him loved and admired him - he was

  dependable. 

  Funeral services were conducted at Marrs Funeral Home by the Reverends

  Mason of Smithville and Griffin of Bastrop. Interment was in the Hendrix

  Cemetery, Watterson, Texas. Pall bearers were nephews: Jack Moncure, Mac

  Alexander, Andy Alexander, Julian Whetsell, Tom Rucker, and Udell

  Hendrix. 

  Many relatives and friends from out of town attended the funeral of this

  well-loved friend. 

  He is not dead! For death can only claim 

  Those who have lived their lives for self alone 

  Or walked with Sin; and he whose very name 

  We love, had naught for which death should atone. 

  The circle of his life was small, but bright- 

  So golden were his deeds, his thoughts so rare.- 

  And now it is a halo of God's light   

  That a son of His will so proudly wear! 

  A FRIEND 

  CARD OF THANKS 

  We wish to take this method on expressing our deep appreciation to our

  many friends for their kind expressions of sympathy and thoughtful deeds,

  and for the beautiful flowers, during the illness and at the death of Mr.

  Hendrix. THE FAMILY OF A. M. HENDRIX

  November 4, 1954

  FUNERAL SERVICES HELD FOR MRS. ADA HEMPHILL 

  Mrs. Ada Hemphill (nee Tally), 75, died Friday at her residence in Red

  Rock. 

  Funeral services were held on Sunday at 2:30 pm at Red Rock Christian

  Church with the Rev. Lethal Roberts of Austin officiating. Burial was in

  Bateman Cemetery.

  Survivors include Napoleon Hemphill of Red Rock; two daughters, Mrs. Louella

  Voight and Mrs. Clara Anderson both of Red Rock; seven sons, Ed Hemphill

  of Bastrop, Elvin Hemphill of Gatesville, Oma Hemphill of Red Rock, Frank

  Hemphill of Austin, Joe Hemphill of LaGrange, Jack Hemphill of Cedar Creek

  and W. L. Hemphill of Markham; 22 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren

  also survive. 

  Funeral services were under the direction of Marrs Funeral Home in

  Smithville. 

  SISTER OF LOCAL WOMAN BURIED AT BEAUMONT 

  Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Du Rose, sister of Miss Laura Combs of

  Bastrop, were held in Beaumont on October 29. 

  Other survivors include one daughter and two sons, all of Beaumont. 

DEATH OF MRS. M. A. BELL

  It is with sorrow the Advertiser records the death of Mrs. M. A. Bell,

  which occurred at the home of her son, Mr. H. N. Bell, in this city, 5:25

  o'clock, Saturday afternoon, June 20th, 1914, at the advanced age of 86

  years. 

  Mrs. Bell was born at Springfield, Ill, October 25, 1827, and the greater

  part of her life has been spent in Bastrop and this county, where she was

  loved by a large circle of relatives and friends. Her genial nature and the

  nappy smile with which she always greeted each friend and acquaintance won

  her way into the hearts of everyone who knew her. A long, faithful Christian

  life is now being rewarded with life everlasting, and through her sweet Christian

  example the world has been made better by her having lived. Surviving are

  three sons, Messrs. Sam W. Bell, H. N. Bell and D. H. Bell, of Bastrop; her

  husband and three children having preceded her in her

  death. 

  A beautiful soul has taken its flight 

  To fair realms of bliss, and mansions of light, 

  Beyond all pain of life here below,

  Where rivers of peace forever shall flow, 

  O, how we shall miss the kind words of cheer 

  That fell from her lips so often while here. 

  In Memoriam 

  Lovely in life, beautiful in death and blessed in eternity may be said

  of our dear friend Mrs. W. E. Maynard, who entered into rest June 13th,

  1914. 

  Mrs. Maynard (nee Miss Clements) was born and reared in Virginia, where

  her aged father, a brother and sister survive her. 

  While a young girl she met in her home Mr. W. E. Maynard, who was then

  a student in a Virginia College. A mutual attachment sprang up between them

  which afterward grew into devoted and sincere affection, and in 1881 they

  were married and she came with her husband to Bastrop, Texas, where a warm

  welcome was given the young and happy bride. Although a stranger in our midst,

  her charming personality, her gentle manner and her lovely disposition made

  friends of all who knew her. Here among the people who loved her she has

  spent her married life; five sons and three daughters were born in the happy

  home. She tasted the cup of sorrow early, being called upon to give up a

  dear little child in its sweet young infancy; again and again did she see

  the light fade from the eye, the bloom from the cheek of the sweet children

  whom she loved so tenderly. But God's will was always her will and He was

  her Refuge in every time of trouble. She loved her home, was a most tender

  and loving mother, a most faithful and devoted wife whose chief happiness

  centered around the family circle. She was a devout member of the M. E. C.

  S, and loved its sweet communion solemn vows, its hymns of love and praise."

  She was a Christian from early childhood and grew in grace as she grew in

  years. She was a woman of strong character, gracious and refined, loyal in

  her affections, and firm as a rock to what she believed was right. She was

  always ready to bear testimony to God's goodness and mercy, and while she

  loved the doctrines and usages of her own church, her pure, warm heart and

  kindly hand went out to all who loved her Savior, to all who were poor or

  sick or suffering. She will be sorely missed in the work of the church, where

  for so many years her executive ability, her just and generous appreciation

  of the humblest effort was so helpful in promoting harmony and good will

  and Christian fellowship. She was a willing for anything she loved; as a

  leader, wise and prudent; as a follower, equally faithful and efficient.

  Her life at home and abroad was beautiful, she thought daily on things pure,

  lovely and of good report. In social intercourse with her friends and neighbors,

  as there was no evil in her heart, there was no unkind word upon her lips,

  no censorious spirit in her breast. She had that charity that thinketh no

  evil, that finds good in everybody. But she is gone! Words are too feeble

  to express the sorrow of our hearts, as we realize that her dear face and

  form are forever hidden from earthly sight, that her gentle voice is hushed,

  her busy hands cold and still. Yet, knowing all this, we cannot think of

  her as dead, for the Christian does not die. In her new home she lives a

  fuller, nobler, and sweeter life than was possible here. May she be a ministering

  angel to the dear little son whom she loved so tenderly, and who so needs

  a mother's guiding hand, and may her spirit watch over her other boy, who

  feels like the light is almost shut out of his life because "Mother is gone."

  May God bless all the sorrowing children and help them to emulate their mother's

  pure and holy life. May He comfort and sustain and have in His holy keeping

  the bereaved husband to whom she gave her heart to her happy girlhood, and

  to whom she was so true and faithful to the

  end. 

  Beautiful Fairview, beneath thy verdant trees, thy green and fragrant

  sod, we have laid away in peaceful sod, we have laid away in peaceful rest

  the form of our beloved dead; we have covered it with flowers, sweet emblems

  of love and remembrance; our hearts were filled with grief, and our eyes

  with tears as we turned away and left it sleeping there, but we know that

  some day the grave will give up its dead, and we, with this loved one and

  all the redeemed of God, shall be forever with the

  Lord. 

  "Father in Thy gracious keeping,

  Leaving we now our loved one sleeping." 

  Mrs. B. D. Orgain. Bastrop, Texas, June 16th,1914. 

  In Memoriam 

  Died in Bastrop, Texas, Oct. 28th, 1914, Mrs. Maria L. Hearn, aged 82

  years, 4 months, 8 days. 

  "Just one short step from night and time. 

  To Heaven's immortal sun bright clime." 

  Thus has passed away another of the pioneer settlers of Bastrop county

  who lent her aid in laying the foundation for the peace and prosperity which

  we now enjoy. 

  Mrs. Hearn was born in Alabama March 10th, 1831, but came to Texas at

  an early day. April 26th, 1854, she was married to Mr. John Hearn, so long

  and favorably known in public life for his probity and unswerving honesty

  of purpose. 

  She was the daughter of Mr. Gamble, who gave to Gamble Lodge of Masons,

  and, who was otherwise known for his liberality and many deeds of

  kindness. 

  Many years ago a very great sorrow came to Mr. And Mrs. Hearn in the loss

  of an adopted son, who met with an accident from which he did not recover.

  She was much attached to him, and his genial presence lent a ray of gladness

  to her home circle which she long

  missed. 

  Mrs. Hearn was an invalid the greater part of her life, which prevented

  her mingling in the social activities of the town, but her truth worth was

  highly appreciated by those who knew her

  best. 

  After the death of her husband Mrs. Hearn made her home with the family

  of her nephew, Mr. W. T. Wiggins, and was fortunate in having their tender,

  loving care during the remaining years of her life. Confined to her room

  for two years their faithful ministration never ceased and their loving kindness

  never grew cold. 

  The end came peacefully at 7 o'clock a.m. and left an aching void with

  those who had been so true and faithful to respond to her slightest

  need. 

  After a brief service at the home a long procession of relatives and friends

  took the sad march to Fairview Cemetery, where the principal service was

  held by Rev. Ellis, Rector of the Episcopal church in Taylor. She was laid

  to rest beside her husband and the mound of earth was hidden by the lovely

  autumn flowers placed there by loving

  hands. 

  "No mortal woes

   Can reach the peaceful sleepers there 

  While angels watch their soft repose." 

  S. J. Orgain 

  Bastrop, Texas, October 27, 1914.

  Mrs. Josephine F. Nichols Dead.

  Prominent Lady and Pioneer Passed Away Last Saturday. 

  At 11:15 Saturday night, January 17th, Mrs. Josephine F. Nichols passed

  away peacefully at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fannie B. Hudgins, on Henry

  Street. 

  The funeral services were conducted at the residence at 3 o'clock Sunday

  afternoon, conducted by Dr. E. W. Alderson, and burial in East Mount Cemetery.

  The funeral was largely attended and the floral offerings were beautiful.

  The pall bearers were: C. A. Jones, George Leavy, Ellis Birdsong, Tom Husbands,

  Walter Samuel and I. J. McDaniel.

  Mrs. Nichols was born June 4th, 1829, in Green County, VA, and was the

  eldest daughter of Thomas G. Garth, one of the leading citizens of Albermarle

  County, VA. She was married to James R. Nichols and they came to Texas in

  1840 and settled in Bastrop. Nine children were born to this union, all born

  and reared in Texas, and of whom five still survive; Mrs. B. F. Hodgins and

  R. L. Nichols, of Smithville, Tex.; Mrs. Fannie E. Hudgins and Col. Joseph

  F. Nichols, of this city, and Dr. J. R. Nichols, of Austin. Three sisters

  and two brothers live in Virginia.

  Mrs. Nichols' mental faculties were remarkably strong and unimpaired and

  her eye sight splendid, despite her advanced age and weakened physical condition.

  She kept abreast with the times up to last December when her last illness

  began, and she had a rich store of knowledge from experience and from reading.

  She was highly educated and during her young lady hood attended the Presbyterian

  church. 

  During the last ten years of her life she began to study the Scriptures

  to solve certain doubts she always had. She read many valuable works, and

  reread them and was thoroughly convinced, and when she was convinced, she

  was ready to go. She said "that there is more on one page of the Bible than

  in all the literature of the ages."

  Mrs. Nichols had been confined to her room, or to the house, for a number

  of years. Her last illness began last November and at varied periods she

  would rally and then become ill again, until she peacefully passed

  away. 

  She comes from the Lewis and Yancey families in the Shenandoah Valley

  of Virginia and possessed that fortitude and strength of character of which

  they were noted. When Texas was seeking for admission to the Union, there

  was great political turmoil and people much excited, and on, an important

  occasion, at a public demonstration all the states being represented by young

  ladies, Mrs. Nichols, a young lady of 16 years, represented the republic

  of Texas, and was costumed for the "Lone Star," seeking admittance and

  companionship with the others. She was identified with the growth of Texas

  during most of her long life.

  She was honored and loved by all who knew her in this city, and the family

  have our sincere sympathy of the entire city in the loss of this noble Christian

  woman and pioneer of the state. Greenville Evening

  Banner. 

  J. C. Wise 

  Died, at the home of his son, Mr. Milton Wise, at Dale, Texas, Jan. 26th,

  1914, Mr. J. C. Wise, and was laid to rest by the side of his wife at the

  family cemetery, near the Polk crossing on the Colorado river in Bastrop

  county. 

  Mr. Wise was born May 4th, 1828, and was a native of Tennessee. He came

  to Texas at an early date and settled near Austin; he served four years in

  the civil war under Captain C. F. Millett, Company G. 16th Regiment of Texas

  Volunteer Infantry. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. E. B. Prokop, of

  San Antonio; Mrs. A. E. Joyner, of Stanton, Texas, and three sons, Mr. J.

  H. Wise, of Nadine, New Mexico; Mr. J. L. Wise, of Cleburne, and Mr. Milton

  Wise, of Dale, Texas.

  The two youngest children, Mrs. Prokop and Mr. Milton Wise, was with him

  when death angel called. He was a member of the Presbyterian

  church. 

  We feel the loss of this dear man, but realize he is in a far happier

  land, where sunshine and happiness reign supreme and where there'll be no

  more good byes.

  A Relative 

  The Bastrop Advertiser, 8/15/1908

  Rev. J. F. Webb received a telephone message from Smithville, at noon

  yesterday, announcing the death of Mrs. Hatfield, wife of Rev. O. Hatfield,

  pastor of the Methodist church at that place. Rev. Webb left on the afternoon

  train to attend the funeral.

  The Bastrop Advertiser, August 22, 1908 

  OUTLAWS' NEMESIS IS DEAD

  Albert C. Grimes Passes Away in San Antonio After Stirring Career. 

  From the San Antonio Light,

  Albert C. Grimes, one of the guards at the county convict camp, who died

  at 412 Chava street, this city, Thursday, was one of the men whose service

  in the Texas rangers gained for him a record for fearlessness and daring,

  such as characterize those who served with the ranger bands in border days,

  Grimes was a life long companion of J. Walter Durbin, 212 Hill street, and

  the two served together in several companies of the rangers, in the days

  when cattle rustling was an established industry among the outlaws, and Grimes

  did more than his part in the breaking up of more than one outlaw

  organization. 

  Grimes received his impulse to join the rangers from the murder of his

  brother by Sam Bass' gang in 1878, and soon after he went from his Bastrop

  County home to Austin, where he was assigned to Capt. Arrington's company,

  then stationed in the Panhandle country. Here young Grimes met his first

  experience dealing with the law breakers, and it was while he was with this

  company that a raid on the Wichita National bank, in 1884, was frustrated,

  and Grimes killed the leader of the band. He was transferred to Capt. Smith's

  company in 1885, and with Mr. Durbin worked in the country south of

  San 

  Antonio to the Rio Grande. When Sheriff Charles McKinney was killed at

  Cotulla in 1867, Grimes and Durbin trailed McCoy and Crenshaw, the murderers,

  killing Crenshaw in the fight that followed; and arresting McCoy who was

  afterwards hung in this city.

  Grimes later was transferred to Brownwood and San Saba and at the head

  of a company of four, broke up the cattle thieving bands that infested the

  latter country. He was one of the pursuers of 'Captain Dick,' who robbed

  many trains between San Antonio and Flatonia. 

  In late years, since his service as a ranger, Grimes served as river guard,

  near Loredo, railroad guard, special policeman in San Antonio, and guard

  at the convict camps.

  In his last illness he was attended by his companion of many hard rides,

  Mr. Durbin. 

  Albert G. Grimes was a brother of County Clerk W. H. Grimes. 

  The Bastrop Advertiser, 9/5/1908

  JEROME B. CAMPBELL DEAD

  Died at his residence near Gay Hill, at 2:45 o'clock last Saturday morning.

  Mr. Jerome Bonaparte Campbell, aged 68 years, and 5

  months. 

  He spent Saturday prior to his death in Somerville, and took suddenly

  ill on Sunday, gradually growing worse until death relieved him of his

  sufferings. 

  Deceased came to Brenham from Bastrop in 1866, and has since resided in

  this county. In 1868 he was joined in marriage to Moina Morriss, nee Stamps,

  mother of Dr. John Collin Morriss, Mrs. Nettie Morriss Mills and Mrs. W.

  D. Jones, and unto them were born three children, three sons and one daughter,

  to wit: Mr. Stamps Campbell, of Somerville; Miss Moina Campbell, of Dallas,

  Mr. Jerome B. Campbell, Jr., of Somerville; and Mr. Robert Campbell, who

  was living with his father at the time of his demise. In addition to these

  he leaves a sister, Mrs. Gardner, of Austin, and a brother, Mr. Lucian Campbell,

  of West Point.

  Deceased came to Texas with his parents when this State was a Republic,

  and assisted in repelling Indian invasions of the settlements when a boy,

  being connected with the Ranger service. He was also a Confederate veteran;

  fearless and patriotic in the discharge of every duty assigned him, whether

  as a citizen or as a soldier. He was true and steadfast in his friendship;

  when he once mapped out a course to pursue, he permitted no outside interest

  to baffle him in his determination. At his home he was hospitable and generous,

  taking a special delight in entertaining his friends who visited him. He

  was a clever, generous hearted man, and the Banner man consoles with his

  children and other relatives in their irreparable

  loss. 

  His remains were brought to this city, and tenderly laid to rest in Prairie

  Lea Cemetery, at 3:30 o'clock, Saturday afternoon. Sweet be his repose. Brenham

  Banner. 

  There are a few yet living in Bastrop, who will remember the departed

  one, and their hearts go out in deep sympathy with the bereaved family and

  relatives of the deceased, Jerome Bonaparte Campbell, and the Advertiser

  sincerely joins the Banner in the wish, "sweet be his

  repose". 

  1908, The Bastrop Advertiser

  OBITUARY 

  Charles N. LeSueur was born in Holly Springs, Miss., March 31, 1859, came

  to Texas in January 1896, married Miss Eva T. Hill, daughter of Dr. and Mrs.

  A. M. Hill of Hill's Prairie, August 5, 1900. Two days after his marriage,

  he was converted and joined the Methodist Church to which church he remained

  ever loyal and true, contributing liberally to its support, both financially

  and in attendance upon its

  institutions. 

  His beloved mother died June 5, 1908, seven weeks before his death. His

  wife and two children Wylie Hill LeSueur and Elizabeth Hill LeSueur, survive

  him, and only God can understand what this bereavement is to them, for He

  alone could fathom the deep tenderness with which the husband and father

  loved his family. 

  Indeed, he seemed to love them with almost an idolatrous love and in all

  his suffering he was ever expressing his devotion and his solicitude for

  them. Although he was in ill health for many months, yet he bore his great

  suffering with stoical fortitude attending to the business of every new day

  with an energy and fidelity that was phenomenal. As a personal character

  he won all hearts; for his own heart was warm as summer sunshine, and there

  was always in his very presence, the charm of a loving, gracious spirit.

  At the same time he was a man among men, doing the work of a man, always

  revealing himself as a man of force, a man of earnestness, a man of charity,

  a man of sympathy, joining himself to his acquaintances and associates with

  invincible ties of friendship and goodwill, which grew stronger with the

  years, and are now cemented in loving recollections, and holy memories. He

  was a man of deep religious convictions, of sound and reverent faith in God,

  and was promptly and punctually responsive to the calls of his church, attending

  Sunday school, praying in public and discharging whatever devolved upon him

  as a Christian. His favorite hymn was "Every Day and Every Hour", and those

  who were with him every day recall his often humming the first line; "Savior

  more than life to me!" About two weeks before his death he and his wife dedicated

  the two little children to God in baptism, and the act seems fraught with

  a deeper holiness when we realize how soon he was to leave the darlings and

  go to his Father. He died at peace with the world and at peace with God,

  but many hearts are aching because he is gone. From first to last he was

  a tireless worker, and whatever of success he won was not an accident, but

  the well earned result of toil, of courage, of determination, of perseverance

  of industry. Full of resources, he thought for himself, acted for himself,

  - carefully considering every detail of his plans and then pushing forward

  boldly and skillfully toward their

  accomplishment.

  But while his life illustrated these many good qualities, to stimulate

  worthy ambitions to thrive, to achieve, to excel; and while he will be missed

  in the community yet he was at his best in the sacred precincts of home.

  There a desolation akin to despair settles like a pall over the fair light

  of these summer days, and it seems hard, that so much of human courage, of

  intense energy, of untiring industry, of chivalric goodness, should pass

  out and leave a void so dark. Amid our tears and heartache we obey the holiest

  impulse of our natures when we thus humbly and sincerely contemplate these

  profoundest mysteries; Evil in Life, and the mystery of Death at the end

  of our earthly lives. As we lay this tribute of love upon his new made grave,

  and turn away, we can but recall how full of life he was, and it seems a

  strange thing to connect with him a thought of death. Thank God for a faith

  that reveals him as grandly alive, now and always - never movelessly dead.

  So we rejoice to feel that a glorious morning shall dawn up on the night

  in which he sleeps. The duties and obligations of life are greater than life

  itself and "devotion to duty is the noblest impulse that can inspire the

  human heart." As he clung so tenaciously to life's duties and showed in every

  thing his great solicitude for his wife and babes, the soft light of home

  brought out the tints and hues of Heaven itself, and hope gives a foretaste

  of a reunion where they will be together at Home forever. Impressive funeral

  services were conducted at the family burying ground, in Hill's Prairie,

  by Rev. Joe Webb, pastor of the Bastrop Methodist Church, at 5 o'clock, August

  6th, 1908. 

  The large congregation which listened to the eloquent funeral sermon was

  itself a tribute; for men and women from all the walks of life assembled

  about that open grave. Not only his friends and associates, but his farm

  hands, Mexicans, Negroes - all were there to do him honor, and it will doubtless

  be a heritage dear to his widow and babes, to recall how he was loved by

  all and how he is mourned by all.

  May the noble wife as she stands in this pitiless storm of sorrow realize

  the blessed truth, that God is God even over the winds and waves. May she

  know that he is walking on the billows, saying unto her, "It is I, be not

  afraid." And "Lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the worlds."

  EMMA HOLMES JENKINS

  11/1908, The Bastrop Advertiser

  A GOOD CITIZEN GONE

  John A. Kohler passes away at his residence early Monday morning. 

  John Andrew Kohler was born at Round Top, Fayette County, Texas. Dec.

  3rd, 1845, and died in Bastrop, Texas, Monday morning, Nov. 23, 1908, aged

  62 years, 11 months and 20 days.

  In the death of John A. Kohler the town and county has sustained the loss

  of a good and upright citizen, one who was universally beloved by the people

  among whom he had lived for many years. 

  Deceased was twice married, his first wife being Miss Augusta Smith. This

  marriage took place in Austin County, May 4, 1875. One child, Augusta, was

  born to them and died in infancy. The death of his first wife, occurred Oct.

  1st, 1876. 

  His second wife was Miss Pauline Hoppe, of Bastrop, to whom he was married

  May 26, 1880: four children blessed their union, Anna Laura, a daughter,

  dying at the age of one year and 8 months; a wife and three children, Mrs.

  J. W. Dawson, Henry Arthur and John Gustav, survive

  him. 

  John A Kohler was elected Sheriff of Bastrop county in 1872, serving the

  people in an able and efficient manner for four years. He has held the office

  of County Commissioner of the Bastrop precinct, at intervals, for many years,

  and was re-elected at the November election without opposition, ever giving

  his best efforts in the interest of people and

  county. 

  Mr. Kohler was one of the oldest members of Gamble Lodge, No 244, A. F.

  & A. M., of Bastrop Chapter, No 95, R. A. M. and of Guttenburg Lodge

  of Odd Fellows, and was ever held in the highest honor and esteem as a friend

  and neighbor and citizen. 

  Services were conducted at the family residence, 3 o'clock, Tuesday afternoon,

  Nov 24, 1908, by Rev. A. D. Moehle and Rev. J. F. Webb, after which, the

  remains were taken charge of by the members of Gamble Lodge, No 244, A. F.

  & A. M. and conveyed to Fairview Cemetery, the beautiful and impressive

  funeral services of this time-honored order was impressively conferred by

  Past Master Chester Erhard, after which, all that was mortal of John Andrew

  Kohler, was consigned to earth and now rests in beautiful Fairview, while

  his soul rests in peace with God. 

  The Advertiser extends sympathies to the sorrowing relatives in this sad

  hour, as all Bastrop feels keenly the loss of a citizen good and

  true. 

  Mrs. William Rhodes died at Alum Creek, Sunday, Nov. 1, 1879. 

 11/28/1908, The Bastrop Advertiser

  DEATH OF J. W. PERKINS

  News was received in Bastrop Sunday morning of the death of Mr. James

  W. Perkins, father of our fellow-citizen, Geo. H. Perkins, which occurred

  at Austin, Texas, on the morning of Nov. 22, 1908. 

  Mr. Perkins was born in Tennessee, August 5, 1832, and was at the time

  of his death, aged 76 years, 3 months and 17 days. 

  Deceased first settled in Bastrop in the year 1848, and was married to

  Miss Cynthia Ann Reid in 1855, two children were born to this union, Mr.

  George H. Perkins of Bastrop and Mrs. C. W. Cartwright of Glendora, California.

  His first wife died in the year 1859. Mr. Perkins was married the second

  time to Miss Mary Carter, five children all of whom are residents of California,

  survive this union. His second wife preceded him in death several

  years. 

  Deceased enlisted in the Highsmith company during the civil war, and was

  with the company until disbanded, after which he engaged as a teamster. He

  was an old and honored citizen of this county, leaving many friends who join

  the Advertiser in extending condolence to the bereaved ones. His eyes though

  closed for many years to the beauties of this worlds are now open to the

  glories of the life beyond, and though he will be missed by the loved ones

  left behind, we commend them in this their hour of sorrow, to that God who

  doeth all things well. 

  1/18/1908, The Bastrop Advertiser

  (middle part of obit for Mrs. L. B. Pipkin) 

  ... ill health for some time, and her death, though deeply deplored, was

  not unexpected.

  Besides a husband, L. B. Pipkin, Mrs. Pipkin is survived by four children,

  as follows: Roger, aged 17 years; Fayette, aged 15 years; Louis, aged 6 years,

  and Dorothy, aged 12 years. Deceased is also survived by five sisters namely:

  Mrs. John N. Gilbert, Mrs. L. P. Norvell, and Mrs. J. N. Price, of this city,

  Mrs. Josephine Haymond, of Houston and Mrs. S. J. Olive, of Waco. She is

  also survived by one brother, Lee Wilbarger, of Bastrop,

  Texas. 

  Mrs. Pipkin was a member of the Wilbarger family, one of the most prominent

  in Bastrop county Texas. She was a leader in Beaumont church and society

  circles and leaves a host of friends who will sincerely mourn her

  death. 

  The funeral took place from the family residence at Beaumont Monday afternoon,

  at 4 o'clock, with interment in Magnolia Cemetery. Rev. S. R. Hay, pastor

  of the First Methodist Church, and Rev. G. V. Ridley, Methodist pastor stationed

  at Mount Pleasant, officiating.

  A large number of mourning relatives and many sympathizing friends were

  present at the burial of the dear one so devotedly beloved in life, and whose

  death is so universally deplored.

  The sad news of the death of Mrs. L. B. Pipkin, nee Miss Kate Wilbarger,

  was received here with deep, heartfelt regret, and many friends of her girlhood

  days deeply mourn her death and sympathize with the family in their irreparable

  loss. 

  Mrs. Pipkin was born, reared and educated in Bastrop; it was here she

  grew into lovely womanhood, and was dearly beloved by all who knew her, and

  it was here she pledged her troth to the man of her choice, for whom she

  left the home of her youth; parents and relatives, to go with him, bless

  and make his home happy. Time passes; the beloved done of the household was

  stricken and a bright happy home was changed to one so dark and gloomy that,

  while time may somewhat ease and console; no number of days on earth, can

  ever fully assuage; after years of blissful happiness, surrounded by devoted

  mother, husband, children, relatives and loving friends, her pure spirit

  passes from earth to that God who gave it life-there, in the Bright Elysean

  fields to dwell forever where there is no

  death.... 

 DEATH OF MRS. NORMENT

  DIED: At home of her son, Mr. W. M. Norment, five miles west of Bastrop,

  on the 8th day of January, 1908, Mrs. Anna G. Norment, aged 76 years, 4 months

  and 11 days. 

  Deceased was born in Virginia, August 28th, 1831, and was married to Mr.

  Norment, in early womanhood, four children blessed their union, two boys

  and two girls, one son and two daughters survive her. Her husband and one

  son preceded her in death. The three surviving children are, W. M. Norment,

  of Cedar Creek, Mrs. Moncure, of Smithville, and Mrs. Foley, of Beeville.

  Her husband died in Virginia, in the year 1870, and during that year she

  came with her children to Texas, with her brother, Capt. J. J. Moncure, settling

  on Cedar Creek, several miles from town on West side of river from Bastrop,

  where she lived to her death, devoting her life to her children. A true,

  Christian, her family, relatives and friends can console themselves with

  the happy thought that her pure spirit is now at rest, with that God who

  gave it life, free from the sorrows and vexations of

  life. 

  To the sorely afflicted family and relatives the Advertiser tenders sincerest

  sympathy. 

  Her remains were interred in the family cemetery, on Sunday

  afternoon. 

  REV. J. A. DUNCAN DEAD

  PIONEER EPISCOPAL MINISTER PASSES TO HIS

  REWARD. 

  Had Preached the Gospel in Bastrop, and in Various Sections of Texas,

  Coming to the State in the Fifties.

  (Houston Post Special)

  TEMPLE, TEXAS, January 25, 1908: The death of Rev. James A. Duncan, a

  pioneer Episcopal minister and resident of Texas, occurred here last night

  at the family residence following a brief illness. Deceased was born in St.

  Andrew, Scotland, in 1821, and came to Texas in 1854, settling in Grimes

  county, where lived for fifty-two years, preaching the gospel in Madison,

  Leon, and Grimes counties and organizing a number of churches. Later he was

  stationed at Columbus, Weimar, Bastrop and other places in Texas. During

  this period he was affiliated with the Methodist Episcopal church, although

  originally an Episcopalian, the absence of any churches of that denomination

  preventing him from active affiliation therewith. In 1888, conditions changing,

  he returned to the church of his first choice as an active minister and was

  first stationed at Lampasas, afterward going to Belton, and in 1891 moving

  to Temple as rector of Christ's Episcopal church, living here continuously

  up to the hour of his death. He resigned the rector ship of the Temple church

  in 1893, but continued to look after the churches at Cameron, Rockdale, Lampasas

  and several other places. Dr. Duncan was twice married, his first wife being

  Miss Marian Locke, to whom he was united in marriage in 1848, at Watertown,

  NY. She died at Belton in 1888, five children blessing their union, all of

  whom are loving, namely, Mrssrs. A. P. Duncan, and S. D. A. Duncan, of Waco,

  J. E. Duncan, of Austin, Mesdames Lewis Eilers of Bastrop, and J. W. Martin,

  of Bryan. In 1891 Dr. Duncan was married for the second time, his bride being

  Mrs. E. T. Young of Temple, who survives him. A son, Donald, now 15 years

  of age, resulted from this union. Deceased was a member of the Masonic fraternity

  and was a thirty-second degree Mason, being a member of Rose Croix consistory

  at Galveston. Funeral services were conducted this afternoon at Belton, where

  interment took place. Rt. Rev. G. H. Kinsolving, bishop of Texas, conducting

  the services, assisted by Rev. E. C. Seaman, rector of Christ's Episcopal

  church of Temple. The Masonic bodies accorded honors at the grave. The procession

  that followed the body to its last resting place was the largest witnessed

  in many years.

  MRS. MARY A. CLEVELAND

  On January 19th, 1908, Mrs. Mary A. Cleveland, died at her home, on Lentz

  Branch, in Bastrop County, Texas. Deceased was born in Monroe county, Miss,

  January 3rd, 1825, and at her death her age was 83 years and 25

  days. 

  Her maiden name was Weaver and was a sister to Ed., James, John, and William

  Weaver. With her husband she came to Texas about 50 years ago. To them were

  born five children, their only son, Alois, died 23 years ago and the husband

  and father, Bro. Henry Cleveland, died in 1887. In her family there are 28

  grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. The total descendants number

  48. 

  Sister Cleveland professed faith in Christ and joined the Methodist church

  when young, living a true Christian life to her death, and when called was

  prepared. Her last testimony was "I am ready and waiting for the Master to

  call me home." 

  Thus closes a long and eventful life. 

  They came to Texas in the early days when times were different from what

  they are now. One by one the landmarks of the early Texas, are passing

  away. 

  Peace to her memory and blessings on her many loved ones. May we meet

  her, by and by, in that beautiful land above. Let us emulate her noble example

  and be ready when our summons shall come.

  Amen! 

 S. H. MORGAN 

  1/1908, The Bastrop Advertiser

  Born in England and died in Bastrop, Texas, Saturday night, Jan. 25, 1908,

  Thos. Evans, aged 74 years. Mr. Evans has been a resident of Bastrop for

  more than 25 years, and all with whom he had dealings found him honest and

  true. He was an Episcopalian in faith and was well versed in the scriptures,

  and as he grew older nothing gave him more pleasure than to talk of his home

  in England and his desire to return. We hope he is now in his Heavenly Home,

  for he possessed many noble traits of character, and those who knew him well

  believe that he is at rest.

  4/18/1908, The Bastrop Advertiser

  DEATH AT COUNTY FARM

  On Saturday last, Mrs. Claude Middals, an inmate of the county farm, from

  Western portion of the county, died and was buried Saturday afternoon. She

  was dangerously ill when brought to farm, two weeks ago, and continued getting

  worse until death. She was 33 years old, had a 5 year old girl, which her

  brother adopted.

  DEATH OF AGED CITIZEN

  Entered into rest 1:20 o'clock, Saturday morning. April 18th, 1908, Mr.

  George Orts, aged 81 years, 4 months and 24

  days. 

  Although the death of Mr. Orts had been expected for many days, yet the

  announcement on Saturday morning that this aged and beloved citizen had passed

  from among us, cast a gloom of sincere sorrow and universal regret over the

  entire town, among whose people he has lived and moved since January,

  1856. 

  Mr. Orts was born in Holstein, Germany, Nov. 25, 1826, locating in Bastrop

  when at the age of 30 years. He was married to Mrs. Elizabeth Fehr, in 1857,

  nine children blessing their union, three of whom died in infancy, two, Fred

  and George, died after reaching manhood, his wife preceding him in death

  three years. The surviving children are Mrs. F. Walther, San Antonio; Mrs.

  R. J. Griesenbeck, Mrs. P. W. Tummins, and Henry W. Orts, of Bastrop; a goodly

  number of grand-children and several great-grand-children survive this good

  and beloved man.

  Services were conducted at the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. R. J.

  Griesenbeck, Sunday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, Rev. A. D. Moehle and Rev. J.

  F. Webb, officiating after which members of Gamble Lodge, No 244, A. F. &

  A. M. of which he had been a member for near forty years, took charge of

  the service and the beautiful ceremony of this ancient order was conducted

  by Past Master Chester Erhard, after which, all that was mortal of their

  brother, was consigned to mother earth, there to await the resurrection,

  the pure spirit having gone to that God who gave it

  life. 

  In the passing of George Orts, Bastrop was suffered the loss of a man,

  good and true; a devoted relative, friend and neighbor has passed the great

  divide, whose spirit we have reason to believe is now with the good and true,

  basqueing around God's eternal throne........... Mr. And Mrs. Albert Orts

  Jr, Mr. And Mrs. August Orts, Jr, and Mr. And Mrs. Fred Hamff, of Paige;

  Mr. August Orts, Sr, of Wilson Co, Mr. And Mrs. D. Orts of Delhi; Mr. Henry

  Orts and Mr. Carl Orts, of Gonzales Co; Mrs. Kate Griesenbeck of Lockhart;

  Mr. And Mrs. G. P. Assmann and Mrs. Carl Assman, of Austin; attended the

  funeral of Mr. George Orts, Sunday

  afternoon. 

  4/1908, The Bastrop Advertiser

  RUNAWAY RESULTS IN YOUNG LADIES DEATH 

  Young Smithville Lady Thrown Out and Dies of Injuries. 

  Smithville, April 22, 1908. Last night while Messrs. Arnold and Byets,

  accompanied by Misses Leah Powell and Pearl Wilkins were returning home from

  a drive and just as the party was alighting from the vehicle in front of

  the residence of Miss Wilkins, one of the horses became frightened and dashed

  off, with Miss Powell still in the vehicle. After the horses had run two

  or three blocks Miss Powell was either thrown or jumped out, her head striking

  the pavement. When picked up she was unconscious and remained so until she

  died, at 11:30 o'clock today.

  Miss Leah was the only daughter of Dr. and Mrs. J. H. E. Powell. 

  A friend on meeting Mr. Arnold on the street told him Miss Powell was

  dead. Mr. Arnold fell back and has been in an unconscious condition since,

  and it is feared that he will not survive the shock. 

  Miss Powell was a granddaughter of Mrs. Frank Jones, and niece of district

  attorney J. S. Jones, of Bastrop. The Advertiser extends sincere, heartfelt

  sympathy of all Bastrop to the grief-afflicted relatives, and to the heart

  broken mother and father, two brothers and the deeply grieved grandmother,

  hearts of friends are filled with sorrow and sadness. The sudden, unexpected

  death of a dearly loved one, is an affliction only to be fully realized by

  those so afflicted. So sudden so unlooked for, the sorrow is indeed heart

  breaking. 

  BASTROP ADVERTISER, 11/8/1898

  OBITUARY 

  Mrs. S. L. S. Hill, nee Oliver, was born in Elbert County, GA, November

  26th, 1821. 

  In 1837, her parents moved to Mississippi, where she lived till her marriage

  to Mr. T. B. J. Hill, August 27th, 1840. Immediately after their marriage,

  the young couple started on their long trip over land to their new home in

  Texas. 

  In November they arrived in lower Hill's Prairie, spending the time till

  their own cabin was ready for occupancy with the family of Mr. Middleton

  Hill. 

  Here, with the inexperience of a tenderly matured child, Mrs. Hill took

  up the serious duties of life amid surroundings that might well tax the most

  experienced. 

  From the elegant mansion with its few cultured inmates, she came to a

  log cabin that must accommodate every passing traveler and

  frontiersman. 

  From a life of ease and security, she came to one of responsibility and

  danger, but, with the energy which was one of her marked characteristics,

  she grappled with the difficulties of the situation, winning victory from

  defeat. 

  Mrs. Hill was a woman of great natural powers which were cultivated by

  early education and by subsequent travel and experience; and, in her later

  years, her graphic accounts of her early life in Texas were the delight of

  her hearers. 

  The constant presence of friendly Indians, and the no less constant dread

  of hostile hands, taxed her fortitude to the utmost. In 1842 the increasing

  hostilities between Mexico and the Republic of Texas were a great menace

  to Texans, and at the urgent solicitation of her husband, Mrs. Hill made

  a visit to her parents in Mississippi.

  On her return, even the streets of Houston were impassable for vehicles

  and, in her anxiety to reach home, she came from Houston to lower Hill's

  Prairie on horse back, carrying on her lap her oldest child, an infant of

  six months now Capt. Tom Hill, of

  Weimar. 

  Many of the sloughs and water courses were impassable except by wide detours

  over the black mud of the prairies, and in the long ride she sometimes traveled

  for miles without seeing land.

  She made other and less adventurous visits to her childhood's home before

  her father's death, which occurred in

  1850. 

  She was the last survivor of a family of fifteen brothers and sisters.

  In the summer of 1850, with her husband and family, she removed to the town

  of Bastrop, remaining there for seven years, when they returned to their

  country home in lower Hill's Prairie.

  Mrs. Hill was converted at a camp meeting in 1841 or 1842 and joined the

  Methodist Church of which she remained a steadfast member till her death.

  She was active in church work, having been President of the Aid Society in

  the church in Weimar for twenty years.

  Her house was always the preacher's home. Such en as J. W. Whipple and

  I. G. John found there a heaven of rest and good cheer, after their toilsome

  and dangerous rounds. 

  She had old fashioned shouting religion; and, in the later years of her

  life, we who enjoyed the privilege of intimate association with her were

  sensibly impressed by the ripening and spiritualizing of her powers. The

  slight tokens of advancing age were more than counterbalanced by the peace

  and joy of conscious acceptance with God. Her faith had almost become sight,

  and she only grieved that it was not granted her to see her prayers answered

  for the conversion of friends and loved

  ones. 

  She had only two children, Capt. Tom Hill, of Smithville, both still

  living. 

  After her husband's death, which occurred May 6th, 18?3, she divided her

  time between these two, though her adopted daughters and a host of relatives

  and friends claimed an annual visit, and were urgent in their solicitation.

  At the time of her death, she was visiting Mrs. S. R. Jones, of Smithville,

  her widowed grand daughter, continuing to the last a custom that had become

  a habit. Which was to go to the house of mourning, bring comfort and sympathy

  to the sorrowing.

  She was buried beside her husband in what is known as the Hunt Graveyard

  in Bastrop County, and we know, "It is well with her." 

  We miss the gracious presence, the kindly interest, the loving sympathy,

  the spiritual uplift of her companionship, but we grieve only for

  ourselves. 

  She rests in the blest land where there is no more pain, neither sorrow

  nor sighing, and where - "The inhabitant shall not say I am sick." L. H.

  HILL 

  Bastrop Advertiser, 12/10/1898

  Death of a Noted Texan.

  A few days ago Captain C. R. Perry, one of the oldest Texas rangers, and

  perhaps the most remarkable Indian fighter that ever figured in the fierce

  battles on the frontier of the Lone Star state, died at Austin, ripe in years,

  covered with scars and honored and beloved by his people. It is said of Captain

  Perry that he was one of the best known characters in the great southwest

  and personally known to all the famous Indian chiefs as "Great

  Brave." 

  He was wounded twenty-one times with arrows and seven times with bullets.

  He was with General Burleson, grandfather of A. S. Burleson, recently elected

  congressman from Austin district, in all his Indian battles. In a fight on

  the Nueces river, south of San Antonio, in the early 50s, Perry was desperately

  wounded and apparently died. General Burleson and his rangers pronounced

  him dead, and attempted to dig a grave with butcher knives, but the work

  was so difficult and slow, and fearing another assault by the Indians, they

  "cached" his body in rocks and brush to keep off the wolves, intending to

  return from San Antonio, whither they were bound, to decently bury it. Four

  days after they were astounded to see Perry wandering into San Antonio, and

  in less than a month he was ready for service. During the night after the

  rangers left him he revived and struggled out of the "cache" and made his

  way to San Antonio, reaching there just as his companions were about to start

  for the Nueces to give him a decent burial. He left the ranger service in

  1886. New Orleans States.

  Bastrop Advertiser, October 1, 1898. 

  Died.- In Marlin, Texas, 8 o'clock Friday night, Sept. 23, 1898. P. J.

  Gill; aged 51 years, 11 months and 6 days. 

  Deceased was born in Murray county, TN, Oct. 17, 1815; moved with his

  parents. Mr. R. R. and Mrs. F. M. Gill, to Texas, in 1850, and with them

  settled in the town of Bastrop, which has been his continuous home

  since. 

  About the year 1875 he was married to Miss Mary Abbie Moore, youngest

  daughter of Major A. W. Moore, two children, Mary and Effie, being the fruits

  of their union; the daughters survive him; the wife preceding him in death

  about one year.

  For a long time he had been in ill health, and was finally induced to

  go to Marlin, Texas, and test the virtues of the waters of that place. It

  was scarcely more than a week before his death that he was in the town of

  Bastrop, mingling among his friends. He was not well, but no one thought

  his illness of a serious nature. He was in Marling but a few days before

  he grew worse, and his daughter, Mrs. Hall, was telegraphed for, who immediately

  went to his bedside, where she remained, ministering to his comfort, till

  his death. Fortunately his former pastor, Rev. W. W. Wooten, under whose

  preaching he was brought to the feet of Jesus and made a convert of religion,

  was pastor of the Methodist church at Marlin, who in the midst of a revival,

  closed his meeting that he might give the better attention to his sick friend.

  Nothing that medical skill or loving hands and hearts could do to prolong

  his life and bring him back to health and vigor, was left undone. But the

  disease, malarial fever, had taken strong hold and could not be checked.

  Friday afternoon his brother Robert was telephoned, "There is but little

  hope; come at once." On Friday night he and H. C. Schaefer left for Marlin.

  But, even before they left Bastrop, the spirit of P. J. Gill had "crossed

  the river" and was at rest, free from pain and suffering. At Waco they met

  Rev. Wooten, who had charge of the remains bringing all that was mortal of

  P. J. Gill back to Bastrop, to be laid away in Fairview Cemetery, by the

  side of his wife, who had preceded him in

  death. 

  Sometime before the arrival of the 5 o'clock pm Katy passenger, Saturday,

  many sorrowing relatives and sympathizing friends were at the depot, and

  on the arrival of the train, the casket was placed in the hearse and sadly

  and sorrowfully followed to the silent City of the Dead, and there consigned

  to Mother earth, the tribute of Rev. Wooten being touchingly beautiful and

  pathetic. With throbbing heart and tear bedimmed eyes, he referred to the

  long friendship between himself and deceased, as also the declaration that

  under his preaching his deceased friend had been brought to the feet of Jesus,

  converted to Christianity, joining the Methodist church of which he was pastor.

  The impressive manner in which this Christian Man of God told of the goodness

  and virtues of his dead friend, brought tears to the eyes of many

  present. 

  A loving brother, a devoted father, a true friend, a kind neighbor, a

  good and valued citizen has gone to his reward, and his presence on earth

  will be sadly missed.

  To his devoted, grief-stricken daughters we tender the deepest, heartfelt

  sympathy of hosts of dear friends whose tears mingle and whose hearts ache

  with theirs in sorrow over the death of one whom they held dear in

  life. 

  Bastrop Advertiser, June 1913

  DEATH OF DON G. PETTY

  The sad news of the death of Mr. Don G. Petty, which occurred at his home

  at Mansfield, La., 4:10am, Tuesday, May 13, 1913, was heard with sincere

  regret throughout the town of Bastrop, in which he had always felt a great

  interest and cheerfully contributed to a number of laudable causes, among

  which was the Confederate monument erected by the T. C. Cain Chapter, U.

  D. C. 

  Don G. Petty was born in Bastrop, Texas, October 4th, 1857. H was united

  in marriage with Miss Mary S. Reynolds, August 4th, 1880, and is survived

  by his widow and several children.

  Mr. Petty left Bastrop in 1883, engaging in the lumber business at Orange

  and was one of the largest property holders of the above city, as well as

  having extensive business interests at Mansfield, LA, and other points. On

  account of failing health he was forced to resign as President of the Mansfield

  Female College and also as President of the Peoples Bank of the above

  city. 

  The remains were brought to Bastrop for interment, which took place in

  Fairview Wednesday afternoon, a large concourse of friends accompanying all

  that was mortal of Don G. Petty to the silent "city of the

  dead." 

  A good and useful citizen, a Christian man, a devoted husband, an affectionate

  father, a true friend has been called Home and is receiving the rewards of

  a well spent life. 

  Bastrop Advertiser, June 1913

  J. D. Carter Killed

  At a point on Dry Creek, on the Caldwell farm, near the Travis Bastrop

  county line, J. D. Carter, a white man, was shot with a Winchester by Dick

  Marshall, a Negro, and died from the wound at Austin, Sunday night. Carter

  had netting stretched across the creek to hold the fish, a number of Negroes

  began seining and were asked by Mr. Carter to go below and sein as he had

  his netting stretched at that point. Several words followed and as Carter

  turned to go, the Negro cursed him and upon turning around Carter saw that

  the Negro had his Winchester drawn and as Carter cocked his shotgun Marshall

  fired, the ball passing through Carter's liver and kidneys. The wounded man

  was carried to Austin and died in that city about midnight Sunday night,

  Carter made a dying statement to County Attorney P. C. Maynard and Deputy

  Roy Grimes at Austin Sunday morning. Dick Marshal was arrested at Austin

  and his brother, Henry Marshall, as an accomplice and both are in jail at

  Bastrop. Carter was a quiet peaceable citizen and was universally liked by

  his neighbors and all who knew him. He leaves a widow and no

  children. 

  DEATH OF E. E. SCHUELKE

  Although not unexpected the death of Mr. Emil E Schuelke, which occurred

  at the family residence 4:30 o'clock, Sunday afternoon, May 25, 1913, saddened

  many hearts in Bastrop, where he had lived since the year 1866. Mr. Schuelke

  had been in feeble health for a number of years, and was brought home from

  Austin by his devoted wife and brother, Mr. Paul Schuelke, a short time since

  and during his recent serious illness he received the loving care of wife,

  children and friends. He was born in Schneide Muhle, Germany, Nov. 13, 1850,

  came to America with his parents in 1860 and located at Austin, Texas. During

  the early part of 1866 he moved to Bastrop, and up to the time of his failing

  health was a prominent and useful citizen, serving the city several terms

  as its Mayer, as well as Alderman and school

  trustee. 

  Later he was employed as undertaker by T. A. Hasler & Co, until May

  1909, when his failing health made it necessary to resign the above position.

  During his recent illness he regained his mind for a short while, recognized

  each member of his family and requested his daughter, Mrs. August Boethe,

  to play "Nearer My God to Thee' on the violin, and as she played he sang

  the song he loved so well. After a few moments of conversation with his family

  he became exhausted and rapidly grew weaker and weaker, soon falling into

  unconsciousness and at 4:30 Sunday afternoon entered into rest. Funeral services

  were held at 4 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. L. C. Matthis,

  after which the remains were taken charge of by Guttenberg Lodge, No. 109,

  I. O. O. F, of which he was a valued member, and with their beautiful ceremony

  his remains were conveyed t Fairview and tenderly laid to rest. He is survived

  by his wife and eight children, Mrs. B. J. Hasler, Mrs. F. J. Prokop, Fred

  Schuelke, Michael Schuelke, Bastrop; B. E. Schulke, San Beneto; Mrs. A. C.

  Boethe, Forth Worth; Olive and Frank Schulke,

  Smithville. 

  Bastrop Advertiser, January 1942

  ABE WRIGHT DIES SUDDENLY THIS MORNING 

  As the Advertiser goes to press today, we have just learned that Abe Wright,

  colored, passed away suddenly this morning about 10:30, apparently the result

  of a stroke. 

  Abe has been a part of the Advertiser force for years. He used to turn

  the old Washington Hand Press that was originally used to print the paper

  years ago, when the paper was owned and operated by the late Tom Cain, and

  since that time, he has served the paper as janitor, devil, errand boy, office

  boy, news boy, and even reporter - bringing in tips on news. He never missed

  a week reading the Advertiser from cover to cover! 

  A familiar figure on the streets at any hour of the day, Abe served the

  several families of "white folks" in town whom he had adopted; they were

  his "white folks" and he loved them, and no less did they love him. He plodded

  about in the cold and wet of the winter and in the heat of the summer alike,

  building fires, carrying in wood, fetching mail. He took pride in keeping

  up the yards and in caring for the flowers. 

  The last few months have seen Abe failing, though, in spite of his efforts

  to keep on going. He got up as usual this morning and dressed and ate breakfast.

  Though he wasn't feeling so well, he insisted that he must get the mail.

  His wife found him a....

  April 1943, Bastrop Advertiser

  (partial obit) 

  Leroy Kimbrough ... in attempt at

  ... 

  Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at 10.. Goliad, Texas, for

  Leroy Kimbrough, age about 31, son of Mr. And Mrs. Kimbrough of Bastrop....

  Drowned Sunday at Ma.... Sas. Mr. Kimbrough... an effort to save the ...

  boating party when ... capsized.

  Surviving him besides... are his wife and ... Karen Lee; two sisters...

  Simmons of Goliad and ... Conklin of Idaho Springs... three brothers, Harry....

  Of Austin, Jack Kimbrough... and Maurice Kimbrough... United States

  Army. 

  He was employed with.... Company in Magnolia at the time of his

  death. 

  Bastrop Advertiser, June 3, 1943

  SERVICES HELD FOR A. J. REYNOLDS

  Funeral services were held here Wednesday afternoon at 5 o'clock from

  the First Methodist Church for A. J. Reynolds, Sr, who passed away at his

  home in Victoria Tuesday, following an illness of several

  weeks. 

  Rev. Robert S. Tate, Jr, pastor of the local Methodist Church, assisted

  by Rev. Walter Lipp, pastor of the First Methodist Church in Victoria,

  officiated. Burial was in Fairview

  Cemetery. 

  Mr. Reynolds was a former resident of Bastrop, operating the Peoples Drug

  Store here. Surviving him are his wife, Mrs. Janette Maynard Reynolds, and

  one son, A. J. Reynolds, Jr, who is with the Air

  Corps. 

  A more extended obituary will appear next

  week. 

  SERVICES HELD WEDNESDAY FOR FORMER BASTROP BUSINES MAN 

  A. J. Reynolds, 56, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, at the DeTar Memorial

  Hospital in Victoria, following a several weeks illness. 

  Funeral services were held from the Methodist Church here Wednesday afternoon

  at 5 o'clock, with Rev. Robert S. Tate, Jr, pastor, assisted by Rev. Walter

  Lipp, pastor of the First Methodist Church in Victoria, officiating Pall

  bearers were Leon Wertzner, John Allen, R. P. Perkins, Sam J. C.Higgins,

  John Turner, Dr. J. Gordon Bryson, and Tignal Jones, interment, was in Fairview

  Cemetery. 

  Mr. Reynolds was born and reared in Bastrop, finishing high school here

  and attending the Galveston School of Pharmacy from which he graduated in

  1904. He was a member of the Phi Chi Pharmacist Fraternity. In May, 1910,

  he was married to Miss Janette Maynard, and the couple made their home in

  Temple for a number of years, where Mr. Reynolds founded the Square Drug

  Store. They moved back to Bastrop about thirteen years ago, when Mr. Reynolds

  went into the People Drug Store, a partner of Leon Wertzner. Five years ago,

  they moved to Victoria where he was associated with the Walgreen Drug Store

  there. 

  A staunch member of the Methodist Church, Mr. Reynolds was always active

  in its work, building his life on the principles he found there. He left

  many friends who loved him and admired him for the dependable, sterling qualities

  that were his. 

  His wife and one son, A. J. Reynolds, Jr, who is stationed at Harlengen

  with the Army Air Corps, together with a number of other relatives, survive

  him. 

  A large number of friends from Victoria, Houston, and Elgin attended the

  funeral.

  Bastrop Advertiser, July, 1943

  SERVICES HELD FOR PROMINENT BASTROP CITIZEN 

  "He giveth His beloved sleep"

  At 6:30 pm Friday, July 2, 1943, "Daddy" Morris quietly slipped into that

  sleep providing rest for the soul promised by our Lord for His beloved who

  claim His promise: "Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden and

  I will give you rest"

  "Daddy" Morris was one of Bastrop's oldest citizens, having had various

  business interests in Bastrop in the early days. He was a charter member

  of the First Baptist Church and served for many years as its treasurer. In

  later years he liked to be known and called "Daddy" Morris by all who knew

  him. One of his most significant characteristics was his friendliness and

  benevolence toward everyone, exemplified in his prompt and cheery greeting

  to all whom he saw.

  Born Aaron Taylor near Platte City, Missouri on June 15, 1858, he was

  the son of Jesse Peter Morris and Miriam Pumphrey Morris. He moved with his

  parents to Texas in 1877, settling in Bastrop. Later he attended a business

  school in St. Joseph, Mo. On February 10, 1886 he was married in Bastrop

  to Mabel Edwins Hutchison, who preceded him in death some 15 years. To this

  union four sons were born.

  Judge Morris, besides being a member of the First Baptist Church, belonged

  to Gamble Lodge 244 A. F. and A. M., Order of the Eastern Star, to the Ben

  Hur Shrine in Austin, Texas.

  The body lay in state Saturday, July 3rd, at the First Baptist Church

  from which funeral services were conducted at 6:30pm with Rev. J. A. Derrick

  of Cleveland, Texas, former pastor of the church, officiating, assisted by

  Rev. Robert Tate, Jr, pastor of the First Methodist Church, Bastrop, and

  Rev. Ed Clark, pastor of First Baptist Church, Taylor, Texas, Gamble Lodge

  244 A. F. and A. M. conducted the services at the grave, with S. L. Brannon,

  Sr, acting as Worshipful Master.

  Surviving are three sons, Dr. E. T. Morris, San Benito, Texas; ?Earl L.

  Morris, Bastrop, Texas; and Jesse H. (Pat) Morris, Catipito, Venezuela, South

  America. Charles A. Morris, his fourth son recently passed away in San Benito,

  Texas. 

  Other survivors include a sister, Mrs. A. S. Dyer, Taylor, Texas, several

  grand children and one great grandchild. 

  Written by his grand daughter Rosalee Morris Curtis. 

 July 1942, Bastrop Advertiser

  FORMER MAYOR PASSES AWAY HERE SATURDAY 

  John Theodore Peterson died at his home here early Saturday morning, following

  an illness of several years. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon

  at 5:30 from the Hasler Funeral Home, with the Rev. Robert S. Tate, Jr,

  officiating. Interment was in Fairview Cemetery. 

  Active pall bearers were W. E. Maynard, Cecil Long, Malcolm Oldfield,

  J. J. Browning, Tignal Jones, and Gold Lock. Honorary pallbearers were W.

  B. Ransome, H. G. Griesenbeck, A. J. Woehl, Jack Norment, Dr. J. G. Bryson,

  Fred G. Haynie, J. J. Sapp, and Robert

  Trigg. 

  Mr. Peterson was born in Sweden on October 26, 1880. He was married to

  Miss Ellen Nelson, in Sweden on October 22, 1909, and they came together

  to the United States, and in 1910 to Bastrop to make their home. 

  In the business of contractor and builder, he made a place for himself

  in the civic interests of the town, and in 1934 was elected mayor of Bastrop.

  This position he held until 1940. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge. 

  Quiet and unassuming, Mr. Peterson went about doing the things that he

  felt would be of benefit to the town and the community, and providing comfortably

  and liberally for his family.

  Surviving him are his wife and four daughters: Miss Ruth Peterson, Mrs.

  Fred Wright, Miss Mary Ellen Peterson, and Miss Elsie Peterson. 

  Among those from out of town attending the funeral were Mr. And Mrs. L.

  G. Mobley and family of Austin.

  FUNERAL SERVICES HELD FRIDAY FOR EMIL A. OTT 

  Funeral services were held in String Prairie Friday morning at 9 o'clock

  for Emil A. Ott, Sr, who passed away as the result of a heart ailment at

  the local hospital Wednesday afternoon of last week, at 6:15

  o'clock. 

  Father Krause was in charge of the services, and active pall bearers included

  Leo Ott, Henry Ott, Alfred Ott, Emil Kessner, Joe Schmidt, Jr, and Charlie

  Kassner. 

  Mr. Ott was born in String Prairie on February 25, 1889, son of Anton

  and Sophia Ott. He was reared there and on November 18, 1913, he was married

  to Annie Grohman, at String Prairie. He continued to make his home there,

  where he was a farmer until 1926, when he went into the general merchandise

  business, operating a general store. In 1936, he moved with his family to

  Bastrop, where he assumed the ownership and operation of the Bridge Café.

  He was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church, Sons of Herman and St.

  Joseph's Lodge. 

  He is survived by his wife and two sons, Emil A. Ott, Jr and Henry Ott,

  all of Bastrop; one brother, Adolph Ott of New Braunfels, Texas; two sisters,

  Mrs. Mary Schindler of String Prairie and Mrs. Sophia Kassner of New Braunfels,

  Texas. 

  Friends and relatives from San Antonio, New Braunfels, Bastrop, Cedar

  Creek and Rockne, attended the funeral. 

  (From a relative: Walter Arthur Tyler who died in Lordsburg, New Mexico.

  The obit is from The Lordsburg Liberal, page 4, Friday 12 January 1968. He

  was born in the Cedar Creek area. His father was Brinkley H. Tyler who is

  buried in the State Cemetery (Confederate Veterans Section) in Austin and

  his mother was Lydia Alexander, formerly of Cedar Creek. His wife's brother

  was Judge Dannelley of Elgin. Walter was buried in the Valley View Community

  Church Cemetery, Cotton City, Hidalgo County, New

  Mexico.) 

  WALTER ARTHUR TYLER DIES IN HOSPITAL 

  Walter Arthur Tyler, born March 26, 1875, in Bastrop, Tex., died after

  an extended illness in Lordsburg, January 7, 1968. He had been a resident

  of Animas for thirty-five years and has farmed most of his

  life. 

  He married Nellie Dannelley in Dale, Texas, February 5, 1899 and they

  would have been married sixty-nine years this February. 

  He is survived by his wife Mrs. Nell Tyler of Animas; two daughters Edna

  Lee and Nell DeVilbis of Animas; four sons Leonard and Raymond of Animas,

  Asa of Willcox, and Buck of Weedland, Calif; two brothers, Preston Tyler

  of Cameron, Texas and Lawrence Tyler of Animas. There are eight grand children

  and fourteen great-grandchildren. One daughter Etta Mae Tarelton is

  deceased. 

  Funeral services were conducted at the Valley View Presbyterian Church

  Tuesday, January 9, at 2 pm with the Rev. Don MacDougall of Silver City

  officiating. 

  Burial was in Valley View Cemetery with Heather Mortuary in charge of

  arrangements. 

  Honorary pallbearers were: Fred Kerr, Sr, Buster McCants, Tom Davis, Lynn

  Hatch, Charley Weatherby, and Karl D.

  Hudgens. 

  Bastrop Advertiser, 10/21/1943

  ROBERT TRIGG PASSES AWAY HERE FRIDAY 

  Bastrop was saddened Friday afternoon by the unexpected death of Robert

  M. Trigg, well known through Central Texas as a rancher and cattleman. "Mr.

  Robert", as he was affectionately known by his many friends, "headed for

  the last roundup" on his farm near Bastrop, where his lifeless body was found

  about noon on Friday.

  Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 4:30, with the Rev. Charles

  A. Sumners of All Saints Episcopal Church, Austin, in charge. Interment was

  in Fairview Cemetery, with R. P. Perkins, W. J. Rogers, J. T. Hasler, D.

  F. Kauffman, Charlie Hoffman, J. J. Sapp, Tignal Jones, S. J. C. Higgins,

  and R. J. Brieger as pall bearers.

  Surviving him are his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Bower Crider, one sister,

  Mrs. F. H. Birmingham of Gail, Texas, and one brother, Kleber M.

  Trigg. 

  Born on March 21, 1882, and reared in Bastrop, Robert Marshall Trigg was

  the son of Kleber Miller and Mary Hubbard Trigg. He was a member of a pioneer

  Texas family, his grandfather, Marshall Winchester Trigg, having settled

  in Bastrop in 1850. He received his education in the Bastrop Public Scho9ols,

  at the Summer Hill Select School for Boys, and at Texas A. &. M. College.

  On September 27, 1908, he was married to Annie Gamble Higgins, and together

  they made a place for themselves in the hearts of their friends and in the

  life of the community. He served for many years as a trustee of the Bastrop

  School Board and was a former member of the city council. He was a member

  of the Masonic Lodge. 

  The dry, friendly humor that made friends of all who knew him, and the

  familiar presence on Main Street will be sorely missed by the many who loved

  him. Young men and older men alike were Mr. Robert's "buddies!". And among

  those countless friends of all ages and in all walks of life none were more

  grieved than his faithful colored friends. With his passing, one of the strongest

  links of those cherished memories of a younger Bastrop is

  broken! 

  Bastrop Advertiser, 11/2/1944

  With the recent death of Mrs. H. N. Bell, Bastrop has lost another of

  her beloved native citizens, and the last of one of Texas oldest and most

  prominent families.

  Mrs. Ella Hicks Batts Bell was born in Bastrop on May 3, 1866, the oldest

  child of Andrew Jackson and Julia Priscilla Rice Batts. Bastrop was little

  more than a settlement taking her place in the civic and social life of the

  community, and lending her energy and her influence always towards its

  betterment. 

  She attended the old Excelsior College in Bastrop, and later became a

  teacher. With her musical talent, she contributed greatly and in many ways

  to the pleasure and entertainment of the town. An active and loyal member

  of the Methodist Church, she sang for many years in the church choir, and

  served as president of the missionary organization. She was a member of both

  the Bastrop Harmony Club and the Ladies Reading Circle, and had filled the

  office of president and minor offices, in both organizations. She was also

  prominent in the early organization of the Bastrop

  Grays. 

  Gracious and lovely always, to friends and strangers alike, Mrs. Bell

  was a member of an English colonial family, a daughter of the old south,

  and a representative of true southern

  aristocracy. 

  She was married in Bastrop to Henry N. Man Bell, and they made their home

  in Bastrop. To them was born one son, H. N. Bell, Jr, who, with her little

  grandson, H. N. Bell, III, survives her. Mr. Bell preceded her in death ten

  years ago. 

  She became ill last winter, and did not fully recover before her death

  which occurred at her home about 5:30 Friday afternoon, October 28. Funeral

  services were held at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon, with Rev. Robert S. Tate,

  Jr, pastor of the local Methodist Church, officiating. She was laid to rest

  in Fairview Cemetery, where mounds of the flowers she loved were mute expression

  of the grief of her many friends. Pall bearers were Charlie Evans, E. F.

  Pearcy, H. C. Booth, W. B. Ransome, Paul D. Page, Tignal Jones, H. G.

  Griesenbeck, W. T. Higgins, Sr., and L. C.

  Price. 

  Among relatives from out of town attending the funeral were Mrs. R. E.

  L. Batts and daughter of Fort Worth, Mrs. Edgar Tobin of San Antonio, Mrs.

  Sawnie Aldridge of Dallas, Mrs. E. L. Batts and Mary Batts of San Angelo,

  Mrs. H. L. Hardin of Kilgore, Mrs. Sherman Matthews, and daughter, Priscilla

  Lynn, of Plaqumire, LA.

  A large number of out of town friends were also in attendance at the

  funeral. 

  Bastrop Advertiser, 11/23/1944

  SERVICES HELD FOR WILLIAM Z. COTTLE

  Another old pioneer of Bastrop County was called home to rest when William

  Z. Cottle, 92, passed away at his home in Houston on October 24. 

  Uncle Billie, as he was affectionately called by friends and relatives,

  was one of fifteen children born to the late Z. P. and Lydia Cottle. He was

  reared in the little settlement called Cottletown for his father, who settled

  there. 

  Surviving him are three daughters, Mrs. P. H. Holmes and Mrs. S. H.

  Christianson of Houston, and Mrs. G. W. Wehrung of Dayton, Ohio; three sons,

  J. Z. Cottle of Del Rio, J. V. Cottle of Waco, and S. A. Cottle of Cameron'

  two sisters, Mrs. John R. Wood of Ballinger and mars. Kate Huff of McDade;

  a brother, Joe Cottle of Butler; 18 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren,

  and a number of nieces and nephews.

  Funeral services were held in the Chapel of Calaway Funeral home in Houston

  with the Rev. F. Clyde officiating. Burial was in South Park

  Cemetery. 

  Uncle Billie's beautiful Christian character was an inspiration to all

  who knew him. He enjoyed singing and "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Palms of

  Victory" were two of his favorite hymns. May he rest in a peace he well

  deserved. 

 In loving remembrance,

  A niece, 

  Mrs. Georgia (Hanks) Denning.

  Bastrop Advertiser, August 18, 1938

  FUNERAL SERVICES HELD FOR MISS GOODMAN 

  Funeral services were held Monday afternoon for Miss Eliza Goodman, beloved

  Bastrop County planner whose death occurred at the family residence several

  miles west of Bastrop Sunday at noon.

  Rev. Clarence H. Lake of Belton, until recently Rector of the Calvary

  Episcopal Church here, was in charge of the service, which was held at the

  home at 4 o'clock. In beautiful Fairview Cemetery she was laid to rest beneath

  a blanket of fragrant, lovely blossoms, symbolic of the beautiful, unselfish

  life she lives.

  Pall bearers were Joe K. Young, Malcolm Oldfield, Bob Wynn, R. P. Perkins,

  J. T. Hasler and R. J. Brieger.

  Miss Goodman was born at Stratton St. Margaret's Wiltshire, England, on

  October 3, 1847, daughter of Edwin and Eliza Doggett Goodman. She came, with

  her family, to Illinois, and later to Austin, Texas, while she was still

  a very small child, and there she lived and received her education. The family

  moved to Bastrop more than 70 years ago, and settled on the place that was

  to be "Miss Eliza's" home until her final summons

  came. 

  She was a devoted member of the Episcopal Church practically al of her

  life. 

  As "lovely flowers are the smiles of God's goodness," so was her life

  like a flower that budded and blossomed to bring joy and happiness to all

  those about her, and faded in the last years to a fragile, fragrant loveliness

  that lingers on, a blessed memory.

  "We think of losing; let us think of gaining. We think of parting, let

  us think of meeting. We think of going away; let us think of arriving. And

  as the voice of death whispers "You must go from earth, let us hear the voice

  of Christ say, "You are but coming to Me!" 

  Miss Goodman is survived by one sister, Mrs. G. W. Cottingham of Elgin,

  and a number of nieces and nephews.

  Among those from out of town attending the funeral were Mr. And Mrs. W.

  E. Beyer of Sinton, Mrs. G. W. Cottingham, Miss Martha Cottingham, Miss Martha

  Cottingham, Mr. And Mrs. T. J. Puckett, Mr. And Mrs. Paul Farris, and Mrs.

  Harvard McLeod of Elgin; Miss Nell Puckett and Walter Puckett of Austin;

  Edwin Fitzwilliam, Mrs. Susie Fitzwilliam, Jim Fitzwilliam, and Miss Naomi

  Parrott of Smithville.

  Bastrop Advertiser, August 18, 1938

  Victim of Slaying is Buried Wednesday 

  Adolph Laake, who was shot to death at the door of his filling station

  early last Monday morning, was buried in the Friendship Cemetery, following

  services conducted at the Friendship Lutheran Church at 12 o'clock Wednesday

  morning. 

  Rev. Mueller, pastor of the church, was in charge of the services. 

  Mr. Laake was born on March 25, 1913, and had been married about four

  months ago. His wife, Marie Dungan Laake, formerly of the Fair Oaks Community,

  together with his parents, Mr. And Mrs. Anton Laake of Giddings, and five

  brothers and six sisters survive.

  Bastrop Advertiser 2/17/1938

  MRS. LEATH DIES SUNDAY

  Funeral services were held at 4 o'clock Monday afternoon for Mrs. Giles

  J. Leath, age 75, who died at her home here following an illness of nine

  weeks. 

  The services were conducted at the home, by Dr. W. Newton Carl, pastor

  of the Methodist Church, with interment in Fairview Cemetery. Active pallbearers

  were M. C. Booth, F. J. Griesenbeck, John O. Turner, Hartsford Jenkins, Tignal

  Jones, and Dr. J. G. Bryson, Honorary pallbearers were W. B. Ransome, E.

  C. Earhard, J. E. Haines, David Karling, B. A. Elzner, J. Lloyd Hood, G.

  A. Schaefer, E. F. Pearcy, J. H. Pearcy, G. P. Elzner, and J. L.

  Wilbarger. 

  Anna Green Leath was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on August 6, 1863,

  daughter of Rev. A. L. P. and Hannah Green. She was married to the late Giles

  J. Leath of Beaumont and Mrs. L. T. Barrow of Smithville; five sisters, Mrs.

  Fannie Cunningham of Houston, Mrs. Margaret Hill of Los Angeles, California,

  Mrs. D. S. Price, Mrs. Henry Gazin, and Mr. Fred Heyne, all of

  Houston. 

  She was a member of the Methodist Church, and a charter member of the

  Elgin Chapter of the Order of the Eastern

  Star. 

  Among those attending the funeral from out of town were Fred Hoyt of Fort

  Sam Houston, Mrs. Fannie Cunningham and children, Mrs. H. B. Koser, Mr. And

  Mrs. D. U. Cunningham, Clyde Cunningham, and Miss Margaret Cunninghan, and

  Mr. And Mrs. Fred Heyne, Mrs. D. S. Price, and Mr. And Mrs. Henry Gazin,

  all of Houston; Alvert E. Cunningham of Huntsville; Dr. and Mrs. Arthur W.

  Smith of Austin, Rev. and Mrs. ?. H. Estes, Mrs. L. S. Foxel, Mrs. H. B.

  Dain, Mrs. H. E. Dain, Mrs. Wm, Vickers, Mrs. Jno. S. Haynie, Mrs. H. B.

  Cox, Mrs. J. F. Marrs, and A. P. Lowery, of

  Smithville 

  A further obituary will appear next week. 

  FUNERAL SERVICES HELD FOR A FORMER BASTROP COUNTY MAN 

  John Daniel McNeill was born in Bastrop, May 17, 1860, and departed this

  life in Austin, February 10, 1938, at the age of 77 years, 8 months and 23

  days. 

  Mr. McNeill was a member of an old pioneer family who were in business

  in Bastrop years ago and about the time of the first oil boom in east Texas,

  he moved to that part of the state where he reared and educated his family.

  Later returning to Travis county where he passed away February 10,

  1938. 

  The remains were held at the Wilke Maor Funeral home until 10 am Saturday,

  February 12, when the funeral cortege left for Cedar Creek where funeral

  services were held at 11am with the Rev. J. L. Holcomb, pastor of Capitol

  Heights Baptist Church of Austin conducting the services and interment was

  in the upper Cedar Creek Cemetery. The grave was covered with beautiful flowers,

  expressions of love from many sorrowing

  friends. 

  The pall bearers were: Marvin Yoast, Addison Litton, J. A. Martin, Jr,

  A. C. Bryant, Robbie Ellis and James Alexander all of Cedar

  Creek. 

  He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Cerintha McNeill of Brooklyn, two sons,

  J. W. McNeill of Brooklyn, N. D. McNeill of Dickinson; five daughters, Misses

  Maude, Ruby and Annie of Brooklyn, Mrs. M. M. Killen of Galveston and Mrs.

  J. E. Dean of Bethany, LA; and five granddaughters and one sister, Mrs. Jennie

  Schmidt of Lockhart, besides a host of other relatives.

  Contributed. 

  GUS JUNG BURIED IN SMITHVILLE

  Funeral services for Gustav Jung 80, who passed away at the home of his

  daughter, Mr. And Mrs. Chester Lawrence at Yoakum, Saturday afternoon, February

  5, were held from the Marrs Funeral Home in Smithville Monday afternoon at

  4:00 o'clock the Rev. Earl Hill, pastor of the First Christian Church, Yoakum,

  Texas officiating. At the grave the Masonic Order had charge of the services

  and burial was in Oak Hill cemetery.

  Surviving are his wife and children, Ed. S. Jung of Fort Worth; Mrs. John

  B. Howell, of Rosanky; Mrs. Ellis Turner, of Smithville; Mrs. Emmett Hancock

  of Seguin; and Mrs. Lawrence of

  Yaokum. 

  Services were also held in Yoakum before the cortège left for

  Smithville. Mr. Jung was for many years a prominent business man of Red Rock

  where he conducted a hardware and lumber yard for many years and was well

  known and loved by all who knew him in this immediate

  section. 

  Those attending the funeral were from Yaokum, Red Rock, Rosanky, Bastrop,

  and in fact from the entire surrounding territory as Mr. Jung was known

  throughout this section of the state.

  Bastrop Advertiser, March 3, 1938

  RED ROCK BUSINESS MAN DIES

  Red Rock, Feb. 1- We regret the lost of our business leader, Mr. W. A.

  Petty, whose sudden death occurred at his home, on the morning of January

  26th. He was 55 years of age, was in the mercantile business and post master

  here for a number of years. He was a member of the Church of Christ and lived

  a life that made all who knew him love him. He will be greatly missed by

  his host of friends every where. The funeral services were held in the Church

  of Christ by Rev. Noah Cowan of Dublin and Ben Holland of Austin. His body

  was laid to rest in the Red Rock

  cemetery. 

  Those who attended the funeral from away were Mrs. W. T. Garwood, Norman,

  Okla; Mrs. Frank Nettles and Turner Garwood, Ada, Okla; Mr. Lowell Turner,

  Allen, Okla; Mrs. E. R. Heidrich and Miss Heidrich of Houston; Mr. And Mrs.

  Ellis Turner, Mrs. Carl Turner and daughters, Thelma, Ruth and Grace, of

  Smithville; Mr. And Mrs. Russell Vinyard, and daughter, Kibbie of Tyler;

  Mr. And Mrs. G. C. King, Hallettsville; Mrs. Dewey Carter, Mr. And Mrs. Haviland,

  Elgin; Mr. And Mrs. Sherman Warren and children, Mr. And Mrs. Emmett Hancock

  and children, of Seguin; Mr. And Mrs. Ross Smith, Austin and Val Ingram,

  Sandia; Mr. And Mrs. A. J. Woehl and children, F. G. Haynie, C. B. Maynard

  of Bastrop; Mr. And Mrs. Baxter Turner and Miss Lorene James of Lockhart;

  Roger Turner, West Point; and Nosco Turner, Austin; Mr. And Mrs. Edd Voigt,

  Mrs. John Huddleston and Billie Huddleston, Austin; Mr. And Mrs. Alfred Helmcamp,

  Austin; Mr. And Mrs. A. P. Smith and daughter, Virginia Dare of Cedar Creek;

  Mrs. John Howell, Gussie and Leonard Harris, Rosanky; Porter Petty, Smithville;

  Mrs. William J. Smith, Mr. And Mrs. Howard Gould and son, Johnson City; Mr.

  And Mrs. Buck Petty of Muldoon; and Miss Mariana Carter of

  Smithville. 

  PIONEER CITIZEN DIES

  Picture of Judge R. A. H. Brooks

  Robert Alexander Brooks was born in Alum Creek, August 28th, 1858, and

  departed this life at his home in Bastrop, January 29, 1938 at the age of

  79 years, five months, and one day.

  He completed his education at Southwestern University of Georgetown, and

  at Sam Houston Normal of Huntsville. He was admitted to the Bar at Bastrop

  in 1884, at the age of 26 years and practiced his profession here over 53

  years. 

  He was reared in a Christian home by a devoted widow mother. His father

  lost his life in the Confederate service. His mother died in 1887. He had

  one brother, Thomas Brooks, who died in young manhood, and his sister, Mrs.

  Eula Wilkes, died at Smithville ten years ago. 

  On February 12th, 1890, he was married to Miss Sarah Elizabeth Parchman

  at Nixon, Texas. Two sons were born to them. Charles Martin Brooks, the eldest,

  died April 4th, 1925 leaving a wife, a son, Charles and a daughter, Elizabeth,

  Mr. Brooks' second son, Robert Thomas Brooks, with his wife, resides in Austin.

  Mr. Brooks was a devoted man to his family and the ties of blood were strong

  in him. 

  In his extensive reading, he read much of what is called "The Higher

  Criticism", and Atheistic doctrine, and for many years it unsettles the early

  Christian belief, and teaching of his youth. It made him unhappy, and for

  a number of years, he was searching and groping to regain his lost faith

  in the Christian religion.

  But his family are comforted that the faith and trust of his youth did

  return to him gradually but clear and

  strong. 

  The day before his death, while fully conscious, on the arrival of his

  daughter in law and grandson from El Paso, he made a most earnest appeal

  to the young man to live a Christian life, and assured the family that God

  was with him, and would go with him through the valley of death. 

  His patience and gentleness was remarked on by all who were with him in

  his last illness. The untiring devotion of his wife and his son Robert, and

  his wife, never failed during the month of sickness. 

  Funeral services was conducted on Sunday afternoon, January 30th, at his

  home, by his friend of long standing, Rev. Paul C. Bell, who conducted the

  funeral of the son twelve years ago. He was assisted by the pastor of the

  Baptist Church, James Gardner offered a prayer, and Miss Gott and Miss White

  sang a beautiful duet.

  The pall bearers were P. J. Griesenbeck, L. D. Williams, Hall Tarver,

  James Gardner, Walter Moncure and Otto Wolf. 

  He is survived by his wife, one son, Robert T. Brooks and wife of Austin,

  a daughter in law. Mrs. Dessie Brooks and a grandson, Charlie Brooks of El

  Paso; a granddaughter, Mrs. Geo. Sommers, and a great grandson, Robert Lee

  Summers, of Austin. 

  Relatives and friends from out of town attending the funeral were Robert

  Brooks and wife, Mrs. Charlie Brooks and son, of El Paso; Mr. And Mrs. George

  Sommers and baby of Austin; Mr. And Mrs. Fred Anderson, Mr. And Mrs. Robert

  Wilkes and family, Mr. And Mrs. Wilkes Cox, Mr. And Mrs. Pierce Lowrey, Ollie

  Hill, all of Smithville; Mr. And Mrs. Allie Wilkes, Mrs. Mary Buckley, Mrs.

  Leona Summers, Rev. James Gardner, Mrs. Tom Wroe, and Miss Gladys Wroe of

  Austin; Mr. And Mrs. M. A. Wade of Gonzales; Miss Katheryn Wood of El Paso;

  Mrs. And Miss Jordan of Elgin.

  E.H.L.K. 

  Bastrop Advertiser, 1/27/1938

  KNOWLES BURIED HERE MONDAY

  Barbara Knowles, 72, widow of late William Knowles was buried at Fairview

  Cemetery here Monday following her death which occurred in San Antonio Saturday

  night. Services were held at the First Christian church. She spent the greater

  portion of her life in Bastrop and was well known in this locality. For the

  past several years she had made her home in San Antonio with her son and

  daughter. 

  Pall bearers were John O. Turner, ? Booth, W. S. Craft, Joe Spivey, Tignal

  Jones, and Eal Perkins.

  Bastrop Advertiser, 6/2/1937

  FORMER BASTROP MAN BURIED HERE

  Brief services were held in Bastrop Tuesday afternoon at Fairview Cemetery

  for A. H. Hess, 74, who died in Houston Monday. Funeral services were held

  in Houston Tuesday morning, with only the commitment service following the

  arrival of the body at the Cemetery here for interment. 

  Dr. W. N. Carl, pastor of the First Methodist Church here, officiated

  with active pall bearers as follows: J. T. Hasler, R. P. Perkins, F. G. Haynie,

  Tignal Jones, Walter Lutz, and William Dawson. 

  Mr. Hess was engaged in business here many years ago, and had many friends

  and acquaintances here.

  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Clara Griesenbeck Hess, formerly of Bastrop;

  one son, Bertam Hess, and one daughter, Mrs. Johnnie Naschke. 

  Those from out of town attending the funeral were Mr. And Mrs. French,

  Mr. And Mrs. Johnnie Naschke and two sons, Adolph and John; Mr. And Mrs.

  Bertram Hess, Mrs. B. A. Griesenbeck, Mr. And Mrs. H. Sayer, Mr. Sayer and

  Miss Bertie Mae Sayer, and Charlie Griesenbeck, all of Houston; Mrs. Mattie

  Assman and Mrs. Cordie Assman of Austin. 

  --- 

  1895 

  IN MEMORIAM 

  DIED- In Winchester, Texas, at 6:30 am, August 19, 1885. John Pride Jones

  after a lingering illness of

  seven month and nine days.

  Just seven weeks before, the darling baby boy, John Pelham, aged fifteen

  months closed his eyes in eternal rest. The death of the little son aggravated

  the father's disease and hastened

  his life to its close, in spite of the loving and constant care of

  physician, relatives and friends,

  and the prayers which besought the Heavenly Father to allow him

  to live that the three little

  ones who were left might grow up guided and protected by a father's love

  and strength, and that the devoted wife might not so soon be deprived of

  her earthly stay and protector.

  We sometimes see the dark side of God's providence; but he has a plan

  mysterious - though it may seem

  - yet in the end, a beautiful work. Let us believe in the darkness, in the

  mysteries. "Let him that walketh in the darkness and seeth not in the

  light, trust in the Lord God."

  His parents, John P. Jones and Miss Angelina Clanton, were married in

  Travis county, July 16, 1861, and John, the second child, was born Sept. 13,

  1865. His life was, indeed, short,

  not onehalf the allotted time of man, but let us be

  conforted with the thought that he is a

  rest. 

  On June 2, 1887, he was united in marriage with Miss Carrie Verdery, of

  Winchester, at which place he resided until his

  death. 

  THOMAS B. DEADERICK

  DIED - At 2:06 pm Thursday, August 15, 1895, Thomas B. Deaderick, aged

  33 years, 9 months and 29 days.

  The illness was of exceedingly short duration, the deceased having been

  out of the house on Tuesday before

  his death. On Thursday morning it became apparent that his hours were

  few and relatives and friends

  stod sorrowfully about his bedside as his last moments flitted

  by. 

  It was indeed a touching scene - a strong man who but a few days before

  seemed able to fight life's battle for full half a century, now in the relentless

  clasp of death and the science of

  physicians, the love of friends, powerless to call him back. At the grave

  the scene was still more intensely

  pathetic, and strong men convulsed with grief, wept with the

  mouring widow and the father

  and brothers who had cherished him through life. Vividly portrayed

  in the minds of all who witnessed it, is the picture of the brother,

  who, kneeling upon the new made

  grave, registered a solemn oath to protect and uphold the widow and only

  child of the deat. God give him

  strength and health to keep it!

  Thomas B. Deaderick was born in Wharton, Oct. 16, 1861, but had lived

  here the greater part of his life, removing to Navasota in early childhood with

  his father, an early settler and

  veteran of the Mexican war. He left Navasota i 1883 and went to Austin

  where he took a position with

  P. I. Hartzfield & Co. He was united in marriage March 26, 1884, to

  Miss Georgia Johnson of Bastrop,

  then residing in Austin and who was a daughter of Capt.

  Chauncey Johnson and a granddaughter

  of Col. Phil Claiborne of Bastrop, a prominent figure in

  Texas history.

  About a year after the marriage they returned to Navasota and remained

  until '88 when they again removed

  to Austin, remaining there only a short time however and again

  making Navasota their home. It

  was their intention however to make Austin their permanent home. 

  Mr. Deaderick was engaged in various mercantile pursuits while here, having

  been employed as a local and traveling salesman.

  Just before his death he bacame interested with his brother-in-law, C.

  J. Kirk's in the management of

  a retail grocery store and was thus engaged at the time of his death. 

  He leaves who mourns his loss: a wife and daughter, an aged father and

  mother, three brothers, N. V.,

  R. G., and J. H., and two sisters, Mrs. C. C. Camp and Miss Eugenia

  - Navasota Weekly Review. 

  7/1895 

  DIED- Near Red Rock, on the morning of July 17th, 1895, little Virgie

  Watson. She was sick only a few days. How sudden and unexpected. Little Virgie

  was a bright and unexpected.

  Little Virgie was a bright and intelligent child, kind to all other

  children. She was loving and

  beloved by all who knew her. Oh, how we will miss her; but we

  remember her sufferings are o'er

  and she has only gone to join her brother in Heaven, where we

  hope to meet her. May the grace

  of God enable the bereaved family to be submissive to His

  will and try to live humbly and

  may He finally take them home to that Heaven of eternal rest above. 

  She drifted down to the river, dark and cold, 

  Where the silent waters onward roll, 

  Dear Virgie, so young and fair,

  But loved ones could not follow her there, 

  1/20/1895 Bastrop Advertiser

  The news of the death of Capt. Chas. I. Barnett, at his home in Weimar,

  Saturday last, will convey sorrow

  to the hearts of thousands of warm friends throughout Texas, and

  particulary among the old veterans at the Confederate Home, with whom

  he was held in the highest

  estimation. God never made a better or truer man than Charley Barnett.

  We knew him well, we loved, honored,

  and respected him in life, and now that he is gone, our heart is filled

  with the deepest sorrow. He was an honored Confederate soldier,

  prominent Mason, Odd Fellow, Knight

  of Honor, Ancient Order of United Workman, and Ladies and Knights of Honor. 

  He was buried in Weimar, Sunday evening, by the Masonic fraternity. 

  1/1902 Bastrop Advertiser

  Mr. J. W. R. Duran, died at his home near Red Rock, between 10 or 11 o'clock

  Monday, Jan. 13, 1902, at the

  age of 47 years. He leaves a father, mother and one brother, D.

  C. Duran, and many friends to

  mourn his death. He was a member of the Friend-In-Need

  Society, of Bastrop County, and

  a consistent member of the Methodist Church since 1877. He was

  born in Marshal county, Ala,

  June 27th, 1854, came to Bastrop County, Texas, in the fall of

  1870, which has since been his

  home. He was unmarried. The burial took place at the Red

  Rock graveyard Tuesday afternoon. 

  --- 

  Mr. Antone J. Zurborg, died at his home, near Pin Oak, at 3 o'clock, Monday

  evening, Jan. 13th, 1902, at the age of 70 years, 1 month and 17 days. Deceased

  was the father of Joe Zurborg, formerly employed with the Water & Light

  plant of Bastrop. He came to Texas in 1875 and was a resident of this

  county to his death. He leaves a wife and four children.

  The Advertiser extends condolence to the afflicted family.

  ----- 

  DEATH OF MRS. BARTON

  Mrs. Hugh Barto, Sr,. died at 6:30 o'clock this Friday morning, Jan. 17,

  1902, at her farm near Rogers Park, northwest of Bastrop. Her remains will

  be carried to Austin and interred

  by the side of her husband, who preceded her in death several years.

  A noble, christian lady has gone to her reward.

  Our liveryman, A. T. Morris, leaves this Friday afternoon, with the hearse,

  to convey the remains of Mr. Hugh Barton, Sr. to Austin for burial. 

---

  B. F. Williams, an old resident of Cedar Creek neighborhood, died Tuesday

  night, Jan 17, 1902, of pneumonia, at about 53 years of age. He leaves a

  wife and five or six children.

  ----- 

  Near McDade, Friday last, a little daughter of Emil Byars, section firemen

  of the H & T. C. railroad,

  while playing around some burning railroad ties, her dress caught fire and

  she burned to death before assistance

  could reach her.

  ___ 

  FROM MCDADE

  The first twenty-one days of January 1902 has brought sorrow and weeping

  to many homes throughout our state. The grim reaper, the unrelenting foe

  of mortality, seems to have closed his eyes, and is mowing wide swarths in humanity,

  regardless of age or sex. Almost

  every day we hear of one or more

  deaths. 

  Mr. Marlow, a substantial and respected citizen, died at his home near

  town, on the 13th, and was buried in the McDade Cemetery, on the 14th, Rev.

  Potts conducting the funeral

   services. 

  Mr. James Rowlett, another old and highly respected citizen of Bastrop

  county, died at his home in this place on Tuesday of pheumonia. Mr. Rowlett

  was a Confederate soldier, serving

  in Capt. Petty's compay; was wounded at Millican's Bend. Mr. Rowlett

  has many old comrades throughout

  the state that will mourn his loss. His remains were carried to the

  old Ridgeway Cemetery for

  interment. 

  1/1902 Bastrop Advertiser

  Mrs. Jesse Billingsley, widow of Capt. Jesse Billingsley, deceased, died

  at her home, in the Cedar Creek

  neighborhood, the first of last week. Mrs. B. was an old resident

  of Bastrop county, universally loved for her many womanly virtues. 

  2/1902 Bastrop Advertiser

  DEATH OF ALBERT FREY

  A phone message received Thursday morning, conveyed the sad intelligence

  of the death of Mr. Frey, a prominent citizen and farmer of the Paige

  neighborhood, who died at his home

  that morning of pneumonia. Only Sunday night last his son, Paul Frey,

  aged about 20 years, died, and

  in less than four days the old father follows his son to the great unknown

  land. 

  He was one of the old citizens, of the county, had the respect and confidence

  of his neighbors, and his death is universally deplored. Rev. G. Doerr went

  out Thursday evening to perform

  the burial services.

  2/1902 Bastrop Advertiser

  DEATH OF JOHN WHITE

  At 7 o'clock, Thursday evenign Feb. 13, 1902, at his home on Cedar Creek,

  occured the death of John H. White, from pneumonia. His remains were buried

  in the Cedar Creek Cemetery today,

  Friday, a number of friends from Bastrop attending the burial. Deceased

  was born and raised in Bastrop

  county and was about 50 years old at his death. He leaves many friends to

  sorrow over his death. True in

  his friendship, the better known the better loved. To the

  sorrowing relatives, we extend

  sincere sympathy.

  2/1902 Bastrop Advertiser

  GONE TO REST 

  Born, in Bastrop, Texas, May 19, 1878, and died in Bastrop, Texas, 3:05

  o'clock, February 12, 1902, Mrs.

  Julia B. Hoppe, wife of Max Hoppe, aged 23 years, 8 months, and 24

  days. 

  Our own are our own forever, God taketh not back gifts. 

  They may pass beyond our vision, but our souls shall find them out.

  When the waiting is all accomplished, and the deathly shadows lift. 

  And glory is given for grieving and the surety of God for doubt. 

  We may find the waiting bitter, and count the silence long,

  God knoweth we are dust, and he pitieth out pain; 

  And when faith is given to fullness; and silence changed to song. 

  We shall eat the fruit of patience, and hunger not again,

  so sorrowing hearts, who dumbly in darkness and all alone 

  Sit missing a dear lost presence and the joys of a vanished day, 

  Be comforted with this message that our own and forever our own, 

  And God who gives the precious gift, He takes it never away. 

  On the tenth day of December nineteen hundred and one, Julia B. Schaefer

  and Max Hoppe were united in

  the holy bonds of matrimony. No thought of the sorrow that was so soon

  to  overtake them, came

  to mar the happiness and joy of the momemt when these two young

  lives were joined together, and

  as we looked upon the fair bride how could we know that even

  then she had stretched her hands

  to the unseen for guidance, and that ere two months were

  passed, she would be torn from

  his live, when in the "valley of the shadow" she must walkalone -

   Ah me! those who seek no

  solace from the great to be, are desolate in deed, for as we

  looked upon her in her last sleep,

  we could not but note the happiness there in the features,

  and her perfect rest and calm content - one felt with a wonder

  too deep for speech, she could tell what only the angels teach.

  Forgive us Julia, if where you are we grieve you. By our lack of resignation

  and our tears. We know some day we'll greet you never to leave you. But 'tis

  weary, weary waiting through the years. 

  2/1902 Bastrop Advertiser

  Mrs. E. S. Walker, wife of J. Z. Walker, died at her home, LaGrange, Tuesday.

  The LaGrange Journal says, "Mrs.

  Walker, whose maiden name was Sanders, and whose father, now eighty

  years of age, still lives at

  Winchester, Fayette County, was married to J. G. Walker, Sept. 12,

  1858, at which is now known as

  Hill's Prairie, Bastrop County, Rev. I. J. Johns, officiating

  and with her family moved to

  LaGrange January 6th, 1881.

  2/1902 Bastrop Advertiser

  JOHN W. WILLIAMS DEAD

  DEAD - At his home, near Rosanky, Friday Feb. 21st, 1902, after a few

  days of illness, John W. Williams, of pneumonia, at the age of 75

  years. Deceased was born at

  Campbellsville, Green County, KY, in the year 1827, came to Texas in

  1849, locating at Hill's Prairie,

  Bastrop County. He was well and favorably known by the old settlers throughout

  this part of the State. Honest, industrious, kindhearted, his

  friends were many. 

  He was a soldier, in the Texas Rangers, serving in Capt. Bigfoot Wallaces

  command, experiencing the many hardships of Texas frontier life in those

  trying days. He was also a

  Confederate soldier, serving during the civil war, returning home at its

  close, to begin anew the duties

  of life, and the support of his family.  A brave soldier, a good, useful

  citizen, he interested himself in every enterprise

  bettering the condition of his country. 

  He was a Christian, a devout member of the Methodist church he dearly

  loved his church and was ever found laboring in the cause of

  christianity. On Sunday his remains

  were consigned to mother earth, in Young's Church Graveyard, Rev.

   Weems Wooten, pastor of

  the Methodist Church, at Smithville, officiating, who, in his

  sermon, touchingly referred to

  the christian virtues of the deceased.

   After a life of three score and fifteen years, he quietly lies

  down in the tomb, in peaceful

  ropose, his soul having arisen to the celestial Home above, where

  all is peace and happiness.

   He leaves nine children, six sons and three daughters, all grown

  to manhood and womanhood, with many friends to mourn his

  death. 

  2/1902 Bastrop Advertiser

  OBITUARY 

  William Alexander Young was born in Franklin County, Tennessee, December

  24th, 1830, and died at his home

  in Hill's Prairie, Sunday, February 16th, 1902. He was married to Mrs.

  Ollie Trigg, December 19, 1867,

  and their union was blessed with four children, three of whom preceded him

  to the great beyond. He was a loyal and devoted member of the Baptist Church

  for more than a score of years,

  and was ever found at his post of duty. He was also a

  worthy member of the Masonic

  fraternity, who laid his body to rest with their impressive ceremonies. 

  When the dark cloud of war settled like a pall over our beloved southland,

  he enlisted in Company K, Fourth Tennessee Calvalry, serving his country

  with distinction, till the close of

  the great coflict. He was a brother of Mr. Mark Young, Mrs. Mat Anderson,

  sister, son and wife, four stepchildren, to whom he always showed himself

  in the two fold relation of friend and father.

  No word of praise or of love is needed to reveal or emphasize the value

  and character of such a man,

  for the simple story of his life is a better eulogy than all the plaudits

  of admiring friends and his grandest

  monument is to be found in the hearts of those that knew

  and loved him best. But the claims

  of friendship are never to be denied or gain-said, and at

  the call of friendship, I bring

  this tribute, and would gather together and express some of the tender thoughts

  and sacred memories, that cluster round his name, and place them as a

  wreath of flowers upon his new

  made grave. In every position in life he discharged the

  duties devolving upon him in

  such a manner as to command the respect and confidence of all who

  knew him. A devoted husband,

  a loving father, a loyal friend, a gallant soldier, a

  lawabiding patriotic citizen,

  an honest man, he won the friendship and goodwill of all who came in

  touch with his life. It is indeed hard to realize that his spirit

  has taken its flight from "the

  shore touched by the mysterious sea, that has never borne on any wave

  the image of a homeward sail."

  Happiest in his home, when all at home were happy, it seems too sad to think

  of that home bereft of this kindly, genial presence; and even friendship

  is dumb with a helpless sympathy, at thought of the desolation of the grief

  stricken widow, left to walk alone

  after their pleasant life journey

  together. Truly:

  "Never shadow of dark despair

  Fell on deeper woe,

  Gone while life seemed incomplete,

  Gone, for God said "Go".

  Gone from caresses fond and sweet."

  But even though the ... over a pulseless heart, He still walks and talks

  in the home and in hearts that

  loved him. They will ever fondly recall the full measure of his noble

  nature, for from him they were

  recipients of all that is true and good in husband, brother,

  father, and friend. But their,

  sorrow is ot without hope. Holding the priceless legacy of an untarnished

  name which he left them, and the blissful hope of a glad reunion "inside

  the gates of gold," they can

  rejoice, even though they are called to pass through the deep waters of

  affliction for a season.

  Rev. Adams, pastor of the Baptist Church, held solemn and impressive funeral

  services, and a large concourse of neighbors and friends, beside the Masonic

  Lodge accompanied his body to

  the Trigg Cemetery, where it was laid to rest waiting the resurrection

  morning. 

  Not dead, but gone before,

  Friends, hear the Father say,

  Safe, Safe forevermore!

  Night changed to endless day,

  Within that Heavenly home,

  His mansion bright and fair,

  No sorrow, nor despair.

  The seed midst tears here sown,

  Brings fruit an hundred fold,

  For love e'er holds its own

  Midst sweetest joys untold.

  So do His will and bear,

  The crusing weight of woe,

  He knows, and He doth care,

  And He will Heaven bestow

  EMMA HOLMES JENKINS

  4/1902 Bastrop Advertiser

  MRS. ALEXANDER DEAD

  DIED - At the home of her son, T. C. Alexander, of Cedar Creek, Wednesday

  morning, April 2d, 1902. Mrs. Ardena Alexander, widow of Dr. J. M. Alexander,

  deceased. Mrs. Alexander was born in Tennessee, October, 1818, hence was 83 years and six months old at the time of her death.

  Her husband, Dr. J. M. Alexander, preceded her in death some 14 years. 

  She was the mother of nine children, who survive her - Judge J. D., Tom,

  John, Lee, L. W., and Mrs. W. S. Glass, Mrs. I. S. Spooner, Mrs. M. M. Slaten,

  and Mrs. Mack Alexander. She had been a resident of Bastrop county for more than fifty

  years. A pure Christian woman, she was universally beloved in life and sincerely mourned in

  death. The the grieved family the Advertiser extends the sympathy of all Bastrop County. Truly has a good, noble woman gone to her reward. 

  10/1928 Bastrop Advertiser

  Death Takes Another Bastrop Pioneer

  Death is not real, we only call it so; 

  Life is of God, Eternity.

  Death is but a foe."

  Tennie Nolen Kelly was born in Tennessee June 26th, 1840, came to Texas

  with her parents at the age of twelve, settling in Bastrop County, where the greater

  part of her life was spent. Death

  with its cycle called her Oct. 4th 1928. One by one the old "land marks"

  are gathered home. 

  She was married to W. E. Kelly in 1886; was a devoted companion to him

  and an indulgent mother to those whose home she entered to fill a mothers place. I

  knew her - many of you knew her - and to know her was but to love her - she

  will be greatly missed. Though

  to mortal sight it may seem that death has parted her from her loved ones

  and friends, we hae the asurance

  that the spirit of love she so freely expressed is with us still, and

  it would seem that she merlely

  passed through an open door from oar room - this world of

   activity - into another

  - the room of Eternity - where she shall continue to grow in

  grace and understanding i nan

  atmosphere of love, while in its purity and holiness permits no

  sign of grief or pain.

  She in life was ever ready to alleviate the distress of those in need

  through the goodness of a true heart and a generous disposition. But her

  pilgrimage on earth is o'er and she has passed into the light that is beyond

  the Valley of the Shadow of Death. Funeral

  services was conducted by Bro. Bell of Bastrop, pastor of the Baptist Church

  of which Mrs. Kelly or Aunt Tennie as she was familiary known" and

  been a member for many years. Interment was in the Cedar Creek

  cemetery. Aunt Tennie was a truly Christian

  character, and her beautiful life will be cherished

  in years to come. Her aged husband,

  four step children, one brother, two sisters and numerous other

  relatives survive her. To those we would

  say "Earth hath no sorrow, God cannot heal."

  May they in their inward life perpetuate her glorius influence, which

  she so devotedly gave them. 

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1885 Bastrop Advertiser

IN MEMORIAM

DIED

In Winchester, Texas, at 6:30 am August 19, 1885, JOHN PRIDE JONES, after a lingering illness of seven months and nine days.

Just seven weeks before, the darling baby boy, John Pelham, aged fifteen months, closed his eyes in eternal rest.  The death of the little son aggravated the father's disease and hastened his life to its close, In spite of the loving and constant care of physician, relatives and friends, and the prayers which besought the Heavenly Father to allow him to live that the three little ones who were left might grow up guided and protected by a father's love and strength, and that the devoted wife might not so soon be deprived of her earthly stay and protector.

We sometimes see the dark side of God's providence; but he has a plan mysterious - though it may seem - yet in the end, a beautiful work. Let us believe in the darkness, in the mysteries.  "Let him that walketh in the darkness and seeth not in the night, trust in the Lord God."

His parents, John P. Jones and Miss Angelina Clanton, were married in Travis county, July 16, 1861, and John, the second child, was born Sept. 13, 1865.

His life was, indeed short, not onehalf the allotted time of man, but let us be comforted with the thought that he is at rest.

On June 2, 1887, he was united in marriage with Miss Carrie Verdery, of Winchester, at which place he resided until his death.

  THOMAS B. DEADERICK

  DIED- At 2:00 pm Thursday, August 15, 1895, Thomas B. Deaderick, aged 33

  years, 9 months and 29 days.

  The illness was of exceedingly short duration, the deceased having been out

  of the house on Tuesday before his death.  On Thursday morning it became

  apparent that his hours were few and relatives and friends stood sorrowfully