This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: maryachtrh Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.sisson/380/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Appears in the "Canton Telephone" 18 February 1887 Van Zandt County, Texas Wills Point, February 11 - Not withstanding the exceedingly cold norther, one of the largest funeral processions ever formed in Wills Point attended the remains of the venerable old patriarch, Brown Sisson, to the last resting place. Rev. J. A. Scruggs read a chapter from the old saint's Bible and spoke feelingly of his daily walk and the benediction of his influence. After which the impressive, solemn ceremony of the Masons were performed and the last honors paid. The departed was I his eighty fifth year, and was one of the most widely known and loved men in Van Zandt County. He was an elder in the Christian Church. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.