Submitted by:

Robert L. Haddock

 

 

 

Surnames: SHOTWELL, MARTIN, DIAMOND, PURGESON, SMITH

 

 

 

MARLIN DEMOCRAT

Marlin, Falls Co., Texas

Monday, September 29, 1919

 

DEATH CLAIMS CEGO MAN

R. L. SHOTWELL HAD LIVED
IN FALLS COUNTY
OVER THIRTY
YEARS.

 

     The death of R. L. (Lee) Shotwell, aged 54 years, occurred at his home in the Cego community about seven o'clock this morning, following an extended illness.

 

     Deceased came to Texas 34 years ago, locating in Falls county and had since resided in the Mooreville and Cego sections where he was engaged in farming. He enjoyed a wide acquaintance and was held in high esteem by his many friends, being a member of the Baptist church and the Odd Fellows lodge.

 

     Surviving deceased are his wife, two married daughters, Mrs. Dr. J. E. Martin of Cego and Mrs. Clarence Diamond of Marlin, who was called home several days ago by her father's illness; also several children who live at home, and two brothers, W. P. Shotwell of Cego and Jesse Shotwell of Houston; also a half-sister, Mrs. S. A. Purgeson of Mooreville, and a half-brother, F. K. Smith of Rogers.