Catherine, So sorry about your misfortunate with the recorder. Thank you too for sending us those obits. Tho none of my people have shown up yet, I keep hoping. Keep up the good work Wanda

Posted on: Freestone County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/FreestoneObits/121 Surname: ------------------------- No relation to me. The Teague Chronicle Dec. 7, 1917 Died at Freestone Mrs. G.K. Beene died at 2:00 Sunday at her home near Freestone of heart trouble. She is survived by her husband and four children all of whom were present at the funeral which was held at Salem cemetery Monday afternoon. The services being conducted by Rev. Wilkes Bowers a Primitive Baptist minister. Tom Beene, a grandson of Camp Bowie also attended the funeral. She is the sister of W. R. and R.O. Beene. Card of Thanks We wish to give our appreciation of appreciation to the assistance and kindness shown us at the death and burial of our wife and mother, Mrs. G.K. Beene who died at Freestone Sunday afternoon. Your kindness shall long be remembered. G.K. Beene W.R. Beene And her children

Posted on: Freestone County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/FreestoneObits/120 Surname: ------------------------- No relation to me. The Teague Chronicle Nov. 30, 1917 Mary Alice Lipscomb Mary Alice Lipscomb, daughter of Mr. & Mrs.W.G. Lipscomb died at the family home west of the railroad tracks last Friday morning at 3:00. Miss Lipscomb was a school girl. She underwent an operation in Dallas some two weeks before her death for the removal of her tonsils and adenoids and was presumably recovering from this. Later pneumonia and an abcess on the lungs developed. It is understood and just as preparations were being made for an operation for removal of the abcess it burst causing death. Violent coughing due to the pneumonia was said to have caused the bursting of the abcess. Funeral services were held at the Church of Christ at 3:00 Friday afternoon. Interment was at the city cemetery at 4:00. Dec. 7, 1917 Mary Alice Lipscomb Miss Mary Alice Lipscomb was born in Montgomery county June 25, 1898 and died in her home Nov. 23, 1917. She was the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. W.J. Lipscomb and the granddaughter W.G. Womack and L.A. Lipscomb of Montgomery, Tx. She was operated on in Waco in Sept. and had adenoids and tonsils removed and lingered until her death with an abcess forming on her lungs causing her death. She was a Christian girl and a member of a Christian Church of Teague and loved by all that knew her. Her death has brought the cup of sorrow to the lips of her many friends and relatives. She had a heart of gold, love in spirit of life ahead and left a memory that will linger long and true

Posted on: Freestone County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/FreestoneObits/119 Surname: ------------------------- No relation to me. The Teague Chronicle Nov. 30, 1917 S.W. BEENE Samuel W. Beene, aged 77 years, died at the family residence in the city Monday evening of asthma, from which he had suffered for many years. The remains were laid to rest in Salem cemetery four miles south of Teague Tuesday afternoon. Eld. J.L. Walker conducted the religious ceremony and the local Masonic lodge performed the ceremony of the order according to the written request of deceased made on his death-bed. Mr. Beene leaves a wife and seven children, three daughters and four sons, besides several brothers and other relatives. The following statement was made by Mr. Beene a few days before he died. part of it was written in his own hand and the remainder was dictated to his brother, Eld. J.L. Beene: “Some information for my family and others: Samuel W. Beene, son of Samuel and Mary Beene, born in Marion county, Tenn., March 15, 1840. Joined Co. H, 4th Regiment, Confederate Army in the year 1861. The writer professed faith in Christ at the age of 32 years, Sept. 11,1872, and united with the Baptist church at Morristown soon afterwards; was ordained a deacon in the Baptist church in 1882 at the Irvin Chapel church house near Poolville, Parker county, Texas. It is my request to receive Masonic burial and be buried as nearly to my brother Obadiah, as possible. S.W. Beene”

Posted on: Freestone County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/FreestoneObits/118 Surname: ------------------------- No relation to me. The Teague Chronicle Nov. 30, 1917 J.H. STOREY J.H. Storey age 63 years died of heart failure at the family residence at 8th Ave. Sat. at 7:00 pm. Mrs. Storey had been in failing health for years and the deceased had gone into the kitchen to prepare a meal when he dropped to the floor and died within a few minutes. This was the second attack in three or four days. Interment was in the city cemetery Sun. afternoon about 4:00. Rev E.M. Francis conducted the funeral service at the cemetery. He is survived by a wife, three sons and one daughter. C.L. Storey, a son left for his home in Lufkin accompanied by his mother who will make her home with him.

Posted on: Freestone County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/FreestoneObits/117 Surname: ------------------------- No relation to me. The Teague Chronicle Nov. 23, 1917 It is with a sad heart that I attempt to write in memory about our dearly beloved Gillie Beebe Jones who was born Oct. 8, 1873 and departed this life Feb. 12, 1917. He was kind and obedient as a child who never had any trouble with his playmates, never used bad language, never gambled, did not mistreat anyone. His parents were never uneasy about him while away from home. He grew to manhood and on Dec. 11, 1898 he was united in marriage with Miss Lona Beasley to which this unit was born four children. One boy and three girls all of whom survive him except one girl who died in infancy. Some two years ago he was attacked with appendicitis and was never well again. His physician advised him to have an operation which he did on Fri. Feb. 9, 1917 and only lived three days. He was overseeing the place and looking after his stock when he left home. He was seemingly in good spirits when he left and but was brought back a corpse. He called his mother over the telephone before he started off and talked with her. In concluding his conversation he said, “Mamma, you and Papa take good care of yourselves. Bye, Bye, Mamma.” These were the last words she ever heard him say. It is so hard to think that we will never hear him speak again. It was not my privilege to be with him any after he left home but was told by his daughter that he suffered untold agonies. She said just before he died she was by his side and he looked at her and smiled and said I am all right. Yes we are sure that he is all right and today is seated at the right hand of the majesty on high. He never made any public promise but we have evidence to believe that he had been with Jesus. Fear not dear father and mother for it will not be long until you too will join him in that better land. He leaves to mourn his death an aged father and mother, wife and two children, two brothers and two sisters besides a host of relatives and friends. He was laid to rest in Hopewell Cemetery in site of where he was born and raised up to await his resurrection. The following verse is by the request of his parents, John Sims and Eliza Jones The precious one from us is gone but the place can never be filled the breath has vanished from our home which lingers with us still in silence we weep until our loved one we meet the sorrowing sister Minnie Pearl

Posted on: Freestone County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/FreestoneObits/116 Surname: ------------------------- No relation to me. The Teague Chronicle Nov. 23, 1917 MARGARET HILDEBRAND Margaret, the five year old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. W.H. Hildebrand died Sun. morning at the family home on Walnut Street. The little child became ill Thurs. night and Sat. her condition became so critical that a surgeon and a trained nurse were ordered from Dallas. Shortly after 2:00 an operation was performed and appendix removed. Death resulting Sun. morning. They say she had chicken pox, a touch of pneumonia and appendicitis. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church Sun. afternoon conducted by Rev. S.W. Thomas and Rev. E.M. Francis. Burial was in the city cemetery at 4:00.

Posted on: Freestone County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/FreestoneObits/115 Surname: ------------------------- No relation to me. The Teague Chronicle Nov 23, 1917 GOOD MAN PASSES AWAY C.O. Steen age 73 years and who was for more than 25 years a highly esteemed citizen of Freestone County died at P & S hospital here at 3:15 yesterday afternoon after a prolonged illness. The remains were taken to Kirvin today. They were interred near Fairfield Wood (sic) this afternoon. The deceased is survived by two children S.E. Steen of Fairfield and Mrs. F. W. Bobbett of Houston. Freestone County had no better citizen and there are hundreds that will be pained to learn of his death --Corsicana Sunlight Nov. 20 Mr. Steen had been unfortunate during in the last few months. A few months ago he accidentally fell while in the act of sawing a log while assisted by others and broke one of his legs. This caused him serious pain and trouble for several months. He further became the victim of further complications for the treatment of which he had been taken to the Physicians and Surgeons Hospital in Corsicana about two months ago. The son Sam E. had been there with the father for the past month in constant watch over him. Both the deceased and his son reside in what is known as the Ward Prairie community near Young. Coupled with the misfortunes of a family is the fact Mrs. F.W. Bobbit, daughter of the deceased was the victim of an automobile accident recently. The car carelessly driven ran over her while she was walking across a street in Houston where she resided and was very seriously injured. It was thought for a time she would not recover. Several bones of the lower limbs were crushed. She is improving now but was not able to be with her father. The family has many friends in this county who deeply sympathize with them in their misfortunes.

Posted on: Freestone County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/FreestoneObits/114 Surname: ------------------------- No relation to me. The Teague Chronicle Nov. 9, 1917 Mrs. A.B. George aged 33 years died at the family home just north of the city limits on the Teague-Mexia Road on Thur. morning of last week at 8:30 o’clock. Death resulted from a long illness and it was for the benefit of her health that the family moved to Teague four months ago from Elmo, Okla. Interment was made in Hopewell Cemetery, Friday afternoon, the service being conducted by Rev. S.W. Thomas. Deceased is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. F. Y. Timmons and leaves her husband and five children besides her parents and other relatives. The husband and children left yesterday for their former home in Elmo, Okla. after having sold his stock of goods at the store conducted near the residence. Mr. George is a farmer, but found upon coming to Teague that in order to be in a position to give his personal attention to his wife it was impossible for him to farm so he was conducting the store as a means of livelihood.

Posted on: Freestone County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/FreestoneObits/113 Surname: ------------------------- No relation to me. The Teague Chronicle Nov. 7, 1917 MRS.MINNIE MEEK has gone to be with Jesus. She was born April 25, 1878 and died Oct. 12, 1917. She joined the Baptist Church at the age of 17. At the age of 18 she was married to H.M. Meek Sept. 10 1899. To this union were born 4 children one of which has preceded her long ago to the glory land. Three children and husband are left to lament her departure. She was faithful to her family, her neighbors, her church and her lord. We’ll miss her in the home and the community. We deeply sympathize with her bereaved family. We know there is a vacant chair and she will be with us no more on earth for it points us to heaven where she is safe with Jesus and if we will only trust in the lord we will meet her again where there will be no more sickness and pain and what a happy meeting that will be. Dear ones look up she is waiting for you. Therefore be it resolved that we extend our heartfelt sympathy and love to the bereaved family and relatives and may God’s richest blessings rest on them. Be it resolved that a copy of this be spread to our church minutes, a copy be sent to the bereaved family and a copy be sent to the Teague Chronicle for publication By the Brewer Baptist Church J.L. Walker E.T. Harris Artie Mae Harris Committee

Posted on: Freestone County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/FreestoneObits/111 Surname: ------------------------- I am not related to this family. The Teague Chronicle Nov. 2, 1917 W.M. SARTOR W.M. Sartor age 79 years died at the residence of his son in law, J.P. Culwell, at 10:30 Wed. Interment was made in Salem Cemetery yesterday afternoon. Mr. Sartor was one of the oldest residents of Freestone County and served four years in the Confederate army. He leaves several relatives among whom are two daughters, Mrs. J.P. Culwell and Mrs. W.R. Beene.

Trying to locate the family of James Lee Miller and wife Ruth Aline Faircloth Miller. Known children: Judy Miller James Miller Jr Gloria Jean Miller b. 9/4/1944 Dallas Patricia Miller Cynthia Miller Beverly Miller Ruth was born @ 1924 in Freestone CO and may have died 16 Nov 1994 in San Antonio. Children were all said to have been born in Dallas County. Thanks David Strickland [email protected]

Posted on: Freestone County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/FreestoneObits/109 Surname: ------------------------- I am not related to this family. The Teague Chronicle Oct. 5, 1917 In Memory On Sep. 25 the death angel visited the home of Mrs. Fannie McGuire and took her daughter in law, Mrs. Mary Justice. She had come on a visit to stay a while and got sick the day she came, Friday, Sept. 23. All that could be done was done for Mrs. Justice, but the lord saw fit to call her home. She suffered more than tongue can tell. Her husband was called to her bedside but all in vain. She had done all her master had for her here on this old simple earth and has now gone on to a world where no more sacrifice and now looking into beckoning her little boys to come and live with mother in heaven. She left four little boys, three little McGuire boys and a baby boy 4 years old, Joe Justice. Grandma McGuire has her little grandchildren that will comfort her in her sorrowing times. Mrs. Justice was converted and united with the Missionary Baptist Church 12 years ago and we hope has lived a devoted life ever since. She leaves a mother, three sisters and four brothers, a husband and a host of friends to mourn for her. Her remains were lain to rest in Union Cemetery on Wed. Sep. 26. Rev. Watkins conducted the funeral services. Vada Webb

Posted on: Freestone County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/FreestoneObits/108 Surname: ------------------------- I am not related to this family. The Teague Chronicle Oct. 19, 1918 MRS.H.M. MEEK Mrs. H.M. Meek aged about 39 years died in the Baptist Sanitarium in Dallas on Thurs. night of last week after an operation. She became ill on Wed. of the previous week, was taken to the sanitarium the next Tues., an operation being performed Wed. one week from the day she became ill. Mr. Meek and her sister, S.L. Bryant were with her at the sanitarium. The remains reaching Teague Fri. afternoon were conveyed to Hopewell Cemetery where Rev. D. Arther Dickey conducted the funeral service at 4:00 pm after which interment was made. Deceased leaves three children all girls, her husband, her father, W.J. Yerby, one brother Walter Yerby, and several sisters among whom are Mrs. Henna Taggart of Mexia, Mrs. S.L. Bryant of Teague, Mrs. Earl Black of Teague,Mrs. Allen Herring of Austin, Mrs. Thomas Woodall of Dew and more sisters.

Posted on: Freestone County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/FreestoneObits/106 Surname: ------------------------- I am not related to this family. The Teague Chronicle 21 Sep. 1917 BILL HENDERSON Died at Ft. Worth, Bill Henderson, age 26 years, died at his home in Ft. Worth last Sat. at 9:00 am following an illness of 2 weeks duration with typhoid fever. The remains were brought to Teague Sunday and conveyed to Dew Cemetery with interment made Sunday afternoon. Rev. G.W. White conducting the funeral. He resided in Dew, left about 2 years ago when he went to Ft. Worth and entered the employ of Motor Equipment Company. Deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs.Glennie Kay, a brother, O.M. Henderson, two half brothers E.H. & J.L. Henderson and other relatives in this county.

Posted on: Freestone County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/FreestoneObits/103 Surname: ------------------------- I am not related to this family. The Teague Chronicle Sep. 21, 1917 Death of Butler Webb Butler Webb, one of the older residents in Freestone County, died in his home in the Luna community Mon. morning at 12:40 o’clock. The illness preceding death lasted about a year and the imminent cause of death was said by physicians to have been uremi He was about 69 years of age. He is survived by a wife and several children as follows: M.A. and H.E. Webb of Teague, De Webb of Dallas, and Claude and Lee who live at home, Mrs. Julius Carroll of Dallas, Mrs. Clint Knight of Teague, Rt. 2, one sister, Mrs. Mary Waters of Wilmer, Tx. Butler Webb was one of the best men in Freestone County and was very instrumental in developing the county in a early day. He was well known and had numerous friends in all parts of the county. Funeral services were held at the Antioch Cemetery near Luna Monday afternoon. Being in charge of Teague Lodge No. 739 A.F. & A. & M. of which deceased was a member. Elder J.W. Hamilton of Teague. conducted the religious ceremony.

Posted on: Freestone County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Freestone/481 Surname: Clemons ------------------------- I am searching for the family of Margaret {Maggie} Clemons, my Paternal Grandmother who was born in Carroll Parish, La.in 1849 to Elias Clemons and Martha UNKNOWN. She met and married John W Whatley in Freestone County Texas in 1869. I have searched Clemons; Clements; Clemmons; Clemmens in Ancestry.com and Family Tree Maker and have had no luck. If anyone can contribute anything to this family, I would love to hear from you.

Posted on: Freestone County Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Tx/Freestone/480 Surname: Harris, Lasley, Williamson ------------------------- I am the great granddaughter of John Brown Harris & Masura Williamson of Freestone Co. I know very little about that line. I was told his parents were Rachel Emma Lasley and Thomas Harris of Alabama.Her parents were William Williamson and Malinda Maddox of Freestone Co., Tx. When I was going through an old photo album of the Harris', I saw written in the front of the album "Mrs.EL Tacker then GH Tacker" below it. Then "Wed. Oct 11, 1905 my visit to Malone, C.W." Does any of this make sense? I was told that John Brown Harris had a brother named Henry Harris. If you know anything about this, please contact me..Thank you...Paula

Folks, I know we have all been impressed with Catherine's obits that she's been posting. I've been attempting to transcribe some myself following Catherine's suggestions. It ain't easy!! Catherine has put a lot more effort in this than you can imagine. She deserves a pat on the back from all of us! Thanks Catherine for all you're doing! Ann Farnsworth

Can anyone help? I would like to find out where William Wiley Day is buried. I've been told at Old Cold Springs the Day homeplace but I'm unable to find out where that is. Thanks for your help. [email protected]