Posted on: Callahan County, Tx Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Callahan/428 Surname: GIST ------------------------- I am not related but found this in the old newspapers I am reading: BAIRD STAR, Friday, Sept 7, 1894 DEEP CREEK DOTS - Sept 4 An aged gentleman, Mr Gist father of Messers. N & C Gist completed his early days last Saturday at the house of his son, Corbett, after a lingering sickness BAIRD STAR, Friday, Dec 29, 1893 BELLE PLAINE BUDGET- Dec 19 Died at the residence of her husband D H Gist, 8 miles south of Belle Plaine Mrs. Emily Gist, after a protracted illness at the ripe old age of 77 years. She was born in Kentucky and came to this county 16 years ago. With her husband, six children and a number of grandchildren mourn her loss. A large circle of friends and neighbors extended their deep sympathy to the bereaved, and conducted the deceased on Saturday to her last resting place at the Belle Plaine cemetery. Here she will sleep in peace and rest from the long and painful suffering which she bore with true christian faith and hope. Rev. Harris, of Baird, officiated at the grave.