Joseph ABBOTT born 15 Jan 1840 Morgan County AL 1853 - moved to Freestone County TX Civil War - served in Confederacy - 1st Lt 12th Regt TX Cavalry 1866 - admitted to the bar - Practised Law at Springfield, Lime stone County TX and later at Hillsboro in Hill County 1870 & 1871 - served in state house of representatives 1879-1884 Jude in 28th judicial district of TX 1887-1897 - democrat in US Congress died 11 Feb 1908 in Hillsboro, Hill County, Texas Care2 make the world greener !
Posted on: Freestone County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Freestone/475 Surname: MANNING ------------------------- Mr. Hullum, I've been reading your posts about Confederate Soldiers of Freestone County. I'm interested in finding out more about the government providing a marker for these soldiers. My great grandfather, Reuben Manning, was a soldier in the Civil War. I have a copy of his widow's application for a pension. He is buried in Cotton Gin Cemetery, just outside of Teague. However, his family never placed any kind of head stone at his grave or his wife's. I don't know why; probably finding the money was the problem. Would he qualify for some kind of military marker? I have more information about his service somewhere in all of this "mess" I have in boxes. If he is eligible, I can look through those papers and find out when and where he served. Thank you for any information. Paula
For anyone interested in this family the correct marriage date for Joseph A Kelly and Laura L McCormick is Nov 10,1873. Ref. marriage book 2 (1873-1880) Lynn Rice
Posted on: Freestone County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Freestone/473 Surname: ------------------------- Cecil, I think my George P. Wallace's middle name was Pomroy. Barbara
Posted on: Freestone County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Freestone/472 Surname: Wilson, Goulding, Keys, Wilburn, Smith, Hardy ------------------------- The obituary probably appeared in The Teague Chronicle. I am not in Freestone County now, but The Teague Chronicle is still a weekly newspaper in Teague, and I am sure a letter addressed to the Teague Chronicle, Teague, Texas would be delivered to the Chronicle. It is right across the street from the Post Office. Good Luck! Helen (Janelle Wilson)Dearing
Hi Listers, Do any of you have any knowledge of this MELTON? One of my ggreat aunts, Caroline Owen(s) b. TN abt 1827 in TN married David Melton b. ca 1824 in MS, married 12/1845 Robertson County TX. They had several children, all born in Robertson County, one son was named John . I am wondering if this John Melton could be their son John. I had several Owens living in Limestone &Freestone, TX. Wanda > http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/FreestoneObits/83 > > Friday, July 3, 1925 > > JOHN F. MELTON DIES IN MEXIA > John F. MELTON, 78, old time resident of Freestone County and for > the last > few years a citizen of Mexia, died at his home of that city last > Monday. > His remains were interned at Wortham. Mr. MELTION is survived by his > wife. > He was an Confederate Veteran, well known in this section and had > many > friends > > > > ==== TXFREEST Mailing List ==== > Do not send attachments to the list. > > ============================== > Shop Ancestry - Everything you need to Discover, Preserve & > Celebrate > your heritage! > http://shop.myfamily.com/ancestrycatalog >
1906 School Picture of the Israel Community School, Freestone CO, TX. All grades. 34 people in picture. Only 5 known are children of James Martin Faircloth and wife Rosa Jane Gilliam Faircloth. Picture in JPG format. If anyone would like a copy of this picture, please contact me privately at: [email protected] Thanks David Strickland Dallas, TX
Posted on: Freestone County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/FreestoneObits/87 Surname: Kelley, McCormick, Mayo, Brown, Newell, Gaffney, McClelland, Manahan ------------------------- I have no connection to this man. Fairfield Recorder, Fairfield Texas Friday, August 7, 1925 IN MEMORY OF JOSEPH A. KELLEY Mr. Joseph A. KELLEY was born on Jan. 9, 1849 in Carthedge North Carolina. He came to Texas in 1871. He was married to Miss Laura MCCORMICK on Dec. 7, 1874. His death occured on July 24, 1925 at his home near Fairfield Texas. He was buried in the Fairfield Cemetery, Rev. I. O. DENT and Eld. H. L. MCKISSACK officiating. His wife, Mrs. Laura KELLEY survives him. Nine children survive him also: Mrs. J. B. BROWN, Mangum Oklahoma, Mrs. Wade NEWELL, Fairfield Texas, Virgil KELLEY and Mrs. H. M. MAYO, Kirven Texas, Mrs. Ed GAFFNEY and Miss Grace KELLEY, Austin Texas, Mrs. Hugh MCCLELLAND, Waco Texas, Mrs. Ed MANAHAN, Teague Texas, and Roy KELLEY near Fairfield. Twenty-three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren survive. Mr. KELLEY was a kind and affectionate husband and father and an most excellent citizen. He was ever plesant and courtious and his life was lived quietly and unobtrusively. He had many friends. I never heard him speak ill of any one, neither did I ever hear any man, woman or child speak ill of Joe KELLEY. The great crowd that stood with uncovered heads of his grave was mute evidence that his passing brought sorrow to many. He was converted when about 18 years of age and united with the Methodist Church and he lived and died in that faith which takes hold on eternity, that sees beyond a cloudless sphere and a beautiful home prepared for the children of god. Sweet be the rest of our friend unbroken his peace and everlasting his joy in the undimed light of a happier world than this and bye and bye in the fullness of time may he again meet those he loved while here.
Posted on: Freestone County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/FreestoneObits/86 Surname: Browne ------------------------- I have no connection to this man. Fairfield Recorder, Fairfield Texas Friday, August 7, 1925 MAC J. BROWNE DIES THURSDAY News was recieved here Thursday of the death of Mr. Mac J. BROWNE which had just occured at Austin. Mr. BROWNE had been in failing health for a number of years and some three or four weeks ago he was carried to Austin for treatment in a state institution. Mr. BROWNE was about 50 years of age and was reared in Fairfield. He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church and the Fairfield Masonic Lodge. He was upright moral christian man and his death is regretted by all. He is survived by his wife and three children. We have not learned funeral plans but his body will be brought here for burial.
Posted on: Freestone County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/FreestoneObits/85 Surname: Kelley ------------------------- I have no connection to this man. Fairfield Recorder, Fairfield Texas Friday, July 31, 1925 BURIAL OF J. A. KELLEY AT FAIRFIELD SATURDAY The burial of Mr. J. A. KELLEY, one of Freestones highly respected citizen who died last Friday was had in the Fairfield Cemetery last Saturday afternoon. After services at the resident by Rev. I. O. DENT and Eld. H. L. MCKISSACK. There was an unusually large gathering of relatives and friends assembled to pay their last tribute of respect to this good man.
Posted on: Freestone County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/FreestoneObits/84 Surname: Kelley ------------------------- I have no connection to this family. Fairfield Recorder, Fairfield Texas Friday, July 24, 1925 DEATH COMES TO J. A. KELLEY Just as we were going to press we learn of the death of Mr. J. A. KELLEY which occured at his home near Fairfield at 12:00, Friday July 24. He had been in failing health for several months and an appropiate notice will appear in a later issue of this paper.
Posted on: Freestone County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/FreestoneObits/83 Surname: Melton ------------------------- I have no connection to this family. Fairfield Recorder, Fairfield Texas Friday, July 3, 1925 JOHN F. MELTON DIES IN MEXIA John F. MELTON, 78, old time resident of Freestone County and for the last few years a citizen of Mexia, died at his home of that city last Monday. His remains were interned at Wortham. Mr. MELTION is survived by his wife. He was an Confederate Veteran, well known in this section and had many friends
Posted on: Freestone County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/FreestoneObits/82 Surname: Rogers ------------------------- This is my Step-grandfathers mother. If you need more information please contact me and I will be happt to share. Fairfiled Recorder, Fairfield Texas Friday, July 3, 1925 FORMER TEAGUE WAMAN DIES IN CORSICANA Friends were saddened and shocked when news spread Sunday that Mrs. A. W. ROGERS, wife of Dr. A. W. ROGERS had passed away. A major operation was performed on Mrs. ROGERS a week ago and it was thought she was doing nicely. The complications conquered skill of surgeons and human resisting powers causing the death of this highly esteemed and loved young woman desolating a happy home. Dr. ROGERS and three small children survive her. She will be greatly missed by many warm friends, especially in her church and socially. Our sympathy is extended her husband and family. Society Editor, Corsicana Sun
Posted on: Freestone County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/FreestoneObits/81 Surname: Lane ------------------------- I have no connection to this family. Fairfield Recorder, Fairfield Texas Friday, June 26, 1925 DEATH OF YOUNG BOY AT LANELY The death angel vistied the home of B. L. and Lillie LANE at Lanely Texas, on Tuesday, June 10 and took from them a son Jim Edd, age seven years. He was the life of the home. A child loved by all who knew him. All was done by loving hands to alleviate his suffering. He was only sick a few days and died at 10:00 a.m. He was layed to rest the following day in the Dew Cemetry. Brother DENT of Fairfield conducted the funeral services. A large gathering of connections and friends attended. May the heart broken parents and family be confronted by the thought of his innocence and youth that he is safe in the arms of Jesus. Hes gone from our site to the mansions above, gone to abide with angels of love. Let us all live in hope sometime erie long, we will meet Jim Edd with the heavenly throng. His Uncle
Posted on: Freestone County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/FreestoneObits/80 Surname: Womack, Waters, Clark, McIllveen ------------------------- I have no connection to this family. Fairfiled Recorder, Fairfield Texas Friday, June 19, 1925 ACCOUNT OF DEATH OF DR. WOMACK The following acoount of the death of Walter WOMACK , a former resident of this place was published in a recent issue of the Abilene Reporter. Funeral services for Dr. Walter WOMACK, 57, who died at his home at South 7th and Willis, Abilene Texas at 10:00 Tuesday night after a lingering illness of mumps, were to be held at 3:00 Wednesday afternoon from St. Paul Methodist Church with the Rev. Lewis N. STUCKEY pastor, conducting the services. Burial will be in a local cemetery. Dr. WOMACK had lived in West Texas for 19 years and had practiced medicne in Texas for 36 years. He practised succesfully in Fisher County for 15 years and was County Health Officer of Reagan County for four years while he lived at Big Lake. Born March 21, 1868 in Freestone County, Dr. WOMACK attended the Old Missori Medical College at St. Louis where he recieved the M.D. Degree. He pursued post graduate work in the Chicago Hospital, in Louisville Kentucky and in New Orleands. For seventeen years he practiced medicine North Texas but was forced to come to this part of the state on account of bad health. He was married Aug. 8, 1895 to Miss Calie WATERS of Corsicana. He has one son, W. Victor WOMACK who is manager of the Abilene Fruit and Vegetable company here. After he rerired from active practice, Dr. WOMACK moved to Abilene where had lived since March 1924. He is survived by his widow Mrs. W. A. WOMACK, his son. W. Victor WOMACK, one grandchild, Vondell WOMACK and three sisters, Stella CLARK, Mrs. Ethel MCILLVEEN, and Mrs. Mary WOMACK all of Fairfield and all of whom are in Abilene for the funeral. Honary pallbearers were to be Dr. J. M. ALEXANDER, Abilene, Dr. J. M. ESTES, Abilene, Dr. STDOWDA, Abilene, R. THEIS , Big Lake, S. A. J. WHILLINGHAM, Rotan, J. T. WILLIAMS, Rotan, W. J. JACKSON, Hamlin, J. M. JACKSON, Rotan, Dr. E. R. SARTOR, Rotan, N. W. HICKMAN, Big Lake, Murray CUTBERTH, Big Lake, Dr. C. M. ROSSER, Dallas, Judge J. M. BROWN, Eldorado, Dr. HAMBRIGHT, Roby, George M. STEPHENSON, Abilene, and Will YOUNG.
Posted on: Freestone County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/FreestoneObits/79 Surname: Renfro, Washington ------------------------- I have no connection to this man. Fairfield Recorder, Fairfield Texas Friday, June 12, 1925 NEGRO KILLED AT POST OAK In a difficulty in the Post Oak Community Sunday afternoon, Henry RENFRO Col. was struck on the head with a stick, dying in a short while. Leroy WASHINGTON was placed in jail. Examining trial was held here Tuesday and bail allowed WASHINGTON, in the sum of $2500.00
Posted on: Freestone County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/FreestoneObits/78 Surname: Archer, Johnson, Newman, Dockery ------------------------- I have no connection to this family. Fairfield Recorder, Fairfield Texas Friday, June 5, 1925 DEATH OF FORMER FREESTONE RESIDENT Mr. J. P. (Charlie) ARCHER, a prominent citizen of Mart died in his home in that icty on May 22, after a long period of declining health. Mr. ARCHER is survived by his wife, who is a sister of Mrs. A. S. JOHNSON of this city. At one time and for many years he was a resident of the southern part of Freestone County and was well known and highly respected by our older citizens. His remains were brought back to this county and interrned in the Union Cemetery near New Providence. Mr. and Mrs. JOHNSON, Albert JOHNSON, Mrs. Everett NEWMAN, and Mrs. Cilas DOCKERY attended the burial from here.
Posted on: Freestone County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/FreestoneObits/77 Surname: Tarbutton, Griffith, Jameson ------------------------- I have no connection to this family. Fairfield Recorder, Fairfield Texas Friday, June 5, 1925 FORMER FAIRFIELD BOY KILLED IN TRAIN WRECK L. H. TARBUTTON, 63, enginner and Frank H. GRIFFITH , Fireman of Sunshine Special were killed at 8:10 Thursday evening, three miles from Longview when the engine and most of the cars left the track at a curve with a ten foot enbankment. A negro woman was also killed and a number of passengers wounded. The train was late and was running fast to make up lost time when the accident occured. Frank GRIFFITH is survived by his wife who is the daughter of Mrs. Mary JAMESON, a former resident of Fairfield and he was the son of the late Dr. and Mrs. W. M. GRIFFITH. He was born and reared in Fairfield. Frank would soon be promoted as engineer and he was well known and popular in Palestine. He was of a witty and cheerful disposition and had the happy faculty of making and holding friends.
Posted on: Freestone County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/FreestoneObits/76 Surname: Huckaby, Riddle, Strain, McDonald, Lake ------------------------- I have no connection to this family. Fairfield Recorder, Fairfield Texas Friday, May 15, 1925 IN MEMORY OF F. R. HUCKABY Let us cross over the river and rest in the shade of the trees. Stonewall JACKSON F. R. HUCKABY was born July 10, 1847 near Camden Alabama and was the son of J. F. and Elizabeth RIDDLE HUCKABY. His fathers family and a number of other families came to Texas in 1849 and settled some near Butler and some near Fairfield, Freestone County. Mr. HUCKABYs family, near the latter place. As a young man, Mr. HUCKABY attended school at the young mens school at Fairfield and later at Old Woodland College. After the war, about 1869, his father moved to Fairfield to what is now known as the Old Huckaby Home. He was married Jan. 30, 1875 to Miss Willie STRAIN, daughter of Dr. W. D. STRAIN of Fairfield. In about 1879 they moved five miles east of Fairfield. To this union were born seven children, Two girls and five boys. Three boys died in infancy. Bennie, now Mrs. J. A. MCDONALD, Lizzie, now Mrs. Ples LAKE of Greenville, Fuller and Norwood. Norwood died Oct. 24, 1923. For thirty years the family circle remained unbroken and on Dec. 18, 1908 his wife died. In Oct. 1919 Mr. HUCKABY came to Fairfield and made his home with his daughter Mrs. J. A. MCDONALD at which place he lived till his death, Feb. 14, 1925. In addition to the three above mentioned children , Mr. HUCKABY is survived by seveteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. In the Fairfield Cemetery his body was laid to rest in the presents of one of the lgreatest gatherings ever assembled there. Mr. HUCKABY was a Royal Arch Mason, having joined the lodge at the age of 21, and at the time of his death he had been a member of this lodge longer than any other peron living. Probably no man ever lived in Freestone County who had more warm friends than Uncle Frank. He was a useful, honarble upright citizen. Our County has suffered in irreparable loss in his death. A man of fine sence and judement, his cancel in advise will be missed beyond measure. He was a great deer and fox hunter. While on the farm he always had a pack of fine hounds. The writer has enjoyed the hospitality of his home where had a wonderful way of making one feel so welcome. He has also been deer hunting with him, has ridden all night fox hunting with him, but the cheif has passed on. The hunting and fishing ground show no him no more. Peace to his ashes, dreamless and sweetly is asleep. Across his pathway he share his share of lifes shadow had fallen, but brave and fearless every fresh was his faith, every bright was his hope, hopeful and cheerful at all times. He was especially loved by all the young men and of his generous heart is forever stealed the love and sunshine that he scattered through life will abide always in the hearts of his friends. He has been called to that place beyond the stars we are told that there is a land fairer than day, a land where disappointment is unknown, a land where shadows never fall. W. M. C.
Posted on: Freestone County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/FreestoneObits/75 Surname: Richardson, Pittman, Willard, Moore, Summers, Seale ------------------------- I have no connection to this family. Fairfield Recorder, Fairfield Texas Friday, May 15, 1925 Death of aged Ward Praire woman, Mrs Sue RICHARDSON, aged about 64, a highly esteemed resident of the Ward Praire community, died at her home last Saturday after a protracted illness. Her remains were interred in the Lake Chapel Cemetery Sunday in the presents of a large assemblage of relatives and friends. Eld. Herbert MCKISSACK conducting services. Mrs. RICHARDSON was an old resident of the county. She is survived by seven children: Goode, Walter, Matt and Eugene RICHARDSON and Mrs. Roy PITTMAN all living near Fairfield. She is also survived by seven brothers and sisters namely: N. A. WILLARD, Matt WILLARD, Frank and Ben WILLARD, Mrs. Eliza MOORE, Mrs. Jeff SUMMERS, and Mrs. John SEALE.