This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/HlB.2ACI/2551 Message Board Post: The Jacksboro Gazette Thursday, August 21, 1924 Mrs. J.A. “Jemima” DeSpain of Bryson, 98 years, 9 months, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Helvey Thursday. Mrs. DeSpain had lived at Bryson only 15 years and the earlier part of her life at Sherman. Six of her grandsons were the pallbearers. Burton Springs people who attended the funeral were: Mr. And Mrs. W.T. Helvey, R. O. Helvey, Ed Rankin, G.M. Helvey, Mesdames. Will Covington, Cora Folley, Alice Holm, Lilly DeSpain, Messrs. Joe Rankin, Jim Rankin, T.J. DeSpain, Louis Kanka, S.H. DeSpain, Lloyd Helvey and Floyd Helvey.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/HlB.2ACI/2550 Message Board Post: The Jacksboro Gazette Thursday, August 14, 1924 Henry Russell of Bean Prairie community returned from Oklahoma last week with his bride who was Miss Dovie Rutherford of Olney, Oklahoma. They were married 1 August 1924. They will be at home with Mr. Russell’s parents.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/HlB.2ACI/2549 Message Board Post: The Jacksboro Gazette Thursday, August 14, 1924 Miss Henryetta Jo Buckner and V.H. Stewart, both of Dallas, were married last Thursday at the home of the bride’s parents, Rev. and Mrs. Hal F. Buckner. Mr. And Mrs. Stewart will be at home in Dallas. Mrs. Stewart has many friends and relatives in Jacksboro.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/HlB.2ACI/2548 Message Board Post: The Jacksboro Gazette Thursday, August 14, 1924 On 3 August 1924, Miss Lucy McElhaney, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. T.W. McElhaney and Charles Dennison, son of Rev. and Mrs. D.M. Dennison were married at the home of Dr. Bell at Decatur.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/HlB.2ACI/2547 Message Board Post: The Jacksboro Gazette Thursday, August 14, 1924 Miss Ione De Witt, one of the ex-teachers of the Jacksboro public school, and Robert Coffey Harvey, both of Fort Worth, were married last Saturday at the home of the bride’s parents.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/HlB.2ACI/2546 Message Board Post: The Jacksboro Gazette Thursday, August 7, 1924 Mrs. J.A. Hensley died in Fort Worth last Sunday. The operation for appendicitis and galls stone was successful but the disease had gone too far for recovery. Mrs. Hensley was the wife of John A. Hensley who died in Jacksboro about a year ago. Survived by one daughter and three sons – Mrs. Fane Owens, Malcolm, Roy and John Hensley. Funeral held at the home and interment at Oakwood cemetery followed immediately Rev. J. Thomas Brown pastor of the First Christian Church conducted the services.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/HlB.2ACI/2545 Message Board Post: The Jacksboro Gazette Thursday, July 31, 1924 Charley Haire of Cundiff died at his home near Cundiff Monday and was buried at that place Wednesday. Mr. Haire was one of the leading citizens of Cundiff. Besides his immediate family he is survived by a number of other relatives.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/HlB.2ACI/2544 Message Board Post: The Jacksboro Gazette Thursday, July 31, 1924 Tom Nash of Burton Chapel community died at his home Wednesday. Funeral held at Barton Chapel cemetery. Mr. Nash was an active member of the Baptist Church and was prominent in the affairs of his community and county and a successful farmer. Survived by Mrs. Nash, several sons and daughters all of whom are grown.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/HlB.2ACI/2543 Message Board Post: The Jacksboro Gazette Thursday, July 24, 1924 Newport News The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jordan died and was buried here 6 July 1925. Rev. Wall conducted the funeral services. Mr. And Mrs. J.T. Bowden and Mrs. J.N. Brown of Vashti were here to attend the funeral.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/HlB.2ACI/2542 Message Board Post: The Bridgeport Index Bridgeport, Wise County, Texas Thursday, July 17, 1924 Newport News The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jordan died and was buried here 6 July 1925. Rev. Wall conducted the funeral services. Mr. And Mrs. J.T. Bowden and Mrs. J.N. Brown of Vashti were here to attend the funeral.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/HlB.2ACI/2541 Message Board Post: The Bridgeport Index Bridgeport, Wise County, Texas Thursday, July 17, 1924 Col. L.B. Watkins of Dalhart died 27 June 1924 in Amarillo and was buried in Amarillo. Col. Watkins was about 75 years old and was widely known throughout the Panhandle as one of the famous pioneers of Texas. He was called “Col. Watkins from the head of the Blue,” due to the fact that for years he had a ranch at the head of Blue Creek. Col. Watkins had a ranch in Jack County in the early days and will be remembered by the pioneer cattlemen of Jack County.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/HlB.2ACI/2540 Message Board Post: The Bridgeport Index Bridgeport, Wise County, Texas Thursday, June 26, 1924 The marriage of Miss Mary Mann of Balsore to K.A. Monroe of Perrin, Jack County, took place at the Methodist parsonage 24 June 1924 with Rev. C.D. King, Jr. officiating. These are well known and popular young folks of the Balsora and Perrin communities and both have many friends who wish them a long and happy married life.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/HlB.2ACI/2539 Message Board Post: The Jacksboro Gazette Thursday, July 3, 1924 Mrs. Luther Williams died Monday and was buried at Lynn Creek. She had been in failing health for several months and had returned from a sanitarium. The deceased disappeared from the home of her father, John Bryant, late Monday. Searching parties were organized and her body was found hanging in a tree, more than a mile from her home. Despondency over her ill health is supposed to have been the cause of her action in taking her life.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/HlB.2ACI/2538 Message Board Post: The Jacksboro Gazette Thursday, June 26, 1924 Word was received here Sunday of the death of Mrs. Mortimer Johnson which occurred at Fort Worth Saturday. Funeral services held at Coleman, Texas.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/HlB.2ACI/2537 Message Board Post: The Jacksboro Gazette Thursday, June 12, 1924 Otto Matson and Miss Gennish Canterbury of Dallas were married 9 June 1924, Dr. Wallace Bassett, pastor of the Cliff Temple Baptist church officiating. Mr. Matson is a former Jack County boy [paper torn]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/HlB.2ACI/2536 Message Board Post: The Jacksboro Gazette Thursday, May 29, 1924 Miss Lela Mae Coe of Ryan, OK and Joe Stanfield of Ryan, OK married 16 May 1924. The wedding took place following graduation exercises of Miss Cole.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/HlB.2ACI/2535 Message Board Post: The Jacksboro Gazette Thursday, May 29, 1924 Thomas E. Owen of Jacksboro died Monday and was buried at Barton Chapel by the Odd Fellows lodge. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. C.N. Wylie at the First Presbyterian church. Mr. Owen was an active member of the Presbyterian church and the Odd Fellow Lodge. His early life was spent in Wales, but he had been a resident of Jack County for many years and reared a large family here. He is survived by Mrs. Owens and several sons and daughters.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/HlB.2ACI/2534 Message Board Post: The Jacksboro Gazette Thursday, May 29, 1924 Thomas E. Owen of Jacksboro died Monday and was buried at Barton Chapel by the Odd Fellows lodge. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. C.N. Wylie at the First Presbyterian church. Mr. Owen was an active member of the Presbyterian church and the Odd Fellow Lodge. His early life was spent in Wales, but he had been a resident of Jack County for many years and reared a large family here. He is survived by Mrs. Owens and several sons and daughters.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/HlB.2ACI/2533 Message Board Post: The Jacksboro Gazette Thursday, May 22, 1924 Mrs. R.S. Hilburn, wife of one of Clay County’s pioneer settlers, died Friday at the home of her son, Dr. R.E. Hilburn of Wichita Falls. Funeral and burial held at Antelope, the old family home. Rev. C.M. Sampley of Jermyn and Rev. E.H. Coburn of Jacksboro officiated. Mrs. Hilburn is survived by her husband, 3 sons – Dr. R.E. Hilburn of Wichita Falls, W.C. Hilburn of Dallas, F.F. Hilburn of Terline; daughter – Mrs. T.C. McCloud of Graham. Mrs. Hilburn had lived near Antelope 45 years. She was visiting her son at the time of her death which was caused by pneumonia. [transcriber’s footnote: list of survivors is inconsistent with the mortuary records of her husband, R.S. Hilburn who would die 6 May 1948].

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/HlB.2ACI/2532 Message Board Post: The Jacksboro Gazette Thursday, May 8, 1924 Thomas W. Evett, son of Mr. And Mrs. G.E. Evett of Bryson died 24 April 1924 at Fresno, CA. Tom was a volunteer in the World War, serving in France for a year. Since then he has traveled extensively over the West. The corpse was brought to Bryson for interment. Survived by parents, brother – Ed Evett; four sisters – Mesdames Leona Ballow, Lora Smith, Fannie Nolan, Dora Box. Mr. G.E. Evett requests that any one who served with his son to write him at Bryson, Texas, especially does he want to hear from Tom’s captain.