This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Devers Classification: Marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hkB.2ACE/5684 Message Board Post: Cameron Herald – Thur., 10 April 1902 Notice - My wife, Ada Devers, having left my bed and board without my consent, this is to notify all parties that I will not be responsible for any debts contracted by her. J. H. Devers, Cameron, April 1, 1902.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Little Classification: Birth Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hkB.2ACE/5683 Message Board Post: Cameron Herald – Thur., 10 April 1902 Birth - Boy born to Hon. Sam G. Little on Friday evening of last week

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Moore Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hkB.2ACE/5682 Message Board Post: Cameron Herald – Thur., 10 April 1902 Death - Yarrellton - George Moore died at his home near North Elm last Thursday. Survivors: wife and 5-children.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Crawford, Fitzwilliams Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hkB.2ACE/5681 Message Board Post: Cameron Herald – Thur., 3 April 1902 “W. F. Crawford - One of the Largest Attended Funerals Ever Witnessed in Cameron - Glance at his Character - Biographical” Capt. Wilbur Fisk Crawford died Friday, March 28, 1902 at 11 p.m. in Austin where he had been about a month under treatment. The body was brought to Cameron on the northbound Sap passenger and was taken to the family home where it remained until Sunday afternoon. The funeral was at the Methodist church on Sunday at 3 p.m. Pallbearers: John H. Bickett, W. M. Jeter, John B. McLane, Dr. W. W. Greer, T. F. Hardy, B. J. Baskin, John B. Wolf and W. K. Dickinson. Burial was at Oak Hill cemetery in Cameron. He was born on March 31, 1850 in Brunswick, ME. His father, Rev. Geo. C. Crawford, moved to Kents Hill, ME where he was educated in the public schools and later entered the Maine Wesleyan Seminary, at that point, one of the best schools in the state. After finishing his education, he entered the post office at Brunswick, ME as assistant this his father, who was for many years pastor in charge of the Methodist Church of that city. This position he filled through three terms of office which proved the beginning of his political career and years devoted to postal service. While very young, he was town committeeman, railway mail agent and deputy post master, being postal clerk between Boston and Bangor, ME. While in this service he received severe injuries in a railroad collision from which he was incapacitated for 3-years. This being the direct cause of his last fatal illness. In 1880, he moved to Illinois where he purchased a republican newspaper, the “Bloomington Daily Leader.” This he succeeded in making one of the strongest voices for his party for 7-years. In 1882, Pres. Garfield appointed him a U.S. post office inspector and was made the special agent of the department and assigned to duty in Texas. This office comprised much daring detective work along the boarders and through the wilds of this state. He was later transferred from this field as post office inspector to the district of Georgia, Florida, Alabama, and the Carolinas. In 1882, he came to Cameron with his brother Henry Crawford, and established the first bank in Cameron under the firm name of Crawford, Arnold & Crawford. In 1884, he bought out Arnold’s interested and established a new bank known as the Milam County Bank, which for 12-years remained one of the foremost banking institutions in the state. He organized the Milam County Oil Mill and was closely identified with many business enterprises of the community, controlling and loaning large sums of Eastern capital. He was instrumental in assisting many farmers of Milam County establish homes. On Dec. 29, 1887, he married Miss Anna Fitzwilliams of Bloomington, IL, with whom he had one son, William Fisk Crawford, Jr., who both survive. He was a mason. He was a delegate to every national convention with the exception of two from 1876 and was a McKinley elector at large in 1900. At the time of his death, he was post master at Cameron, having been appointed on May 9, 1901 by Pres. McKinley, this appointment being made during a recess of Congress; was later appointed by Pres. Roosevelt and confirmed by the Senate in Feb. 1902. [extremely lengthy article]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Harris Classification: Marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hkB.2ACE/5680 Message Board Post: Cameron Herald – Thur., 3 April 1902 Divorce Citation - J. D. Harris, plaintiff vs. Ella Harris, defendant, Cause No. 3870, Milam County District Court, filed on March 15, 1902 - Petition alleges couple were married on April 13, 1901 and lived together as man and wife until April 24, 1901, when defendant left the bed and board of Plaintiff and since has not returned to live with him and plaintiff does not know the defendant’s whereabouts. During the time plaintiff lived with defendant, he contracted from her a loathsome disease, which was of such a nature as to render his further living with her as his wife unbearable and insupportable and plaintiff sues for divorce.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Howard Classification: Marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hkB.2ACE/5679 Message Board Post: Cameron Herald – Thur., 3 April 1902 Divorce Citation - Greely Howard, plaintiff vs. Beecher Howard, defendant, Cause No. 3897, Milam County District Court, filed on March 25, 1902 - Petition alleges couple were married in 1898 and lived together as man and wife for a period of about 6-months when the defendant, without cause on the part of plaintiff, left plaintiff’s bed and board and since then has been living a life of shame. During the time the couple lived together, plaintiff treated said wife (defendant) with kindness and consideration and due to defendant’s infidelity and abandonment of plaintiff, it will be impossible for him to live with her as his wife and sues for divorce.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Sperry Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hkB.2ACE/5678 Message Board Post: Cameron Herald – Thur., 3 April 1902 Visiting - Cameron - M. F. Sperry of Oakhurst (San Jacinto Co.), Texas is in our city and will remain several days, his mission being to purchase bulls or stags for the Columbia Lumber Company. The animals must not be over 7-years old and weigh not less than 1,000 pounds. They are to be used in hauling logs and Fort Worth prices will be paid.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Tyson Classification: Birth Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hkB.2ACE/5677 Message Board Post: Cameron Herald – Thur., 3 April 1902 Birth - Tyson School Houston - Girl born to Mr. & Mrs. C. A. Tyson

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Thorne, McBride Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hkB.2ACE/5676 Message Board Post: Cameron Herald – Thur., 27 March 1902 Visiting & Death - Mrs. Geo. Thorne, accompanied by her two little boys, is in our city from Fort Worth visiting her brother, Hon. L. C. McBride. Her husband recently lost his life in the wreck on the Fort Worth & Denver railroad. He was in the service of that company.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Shuffield, Sheffield Classification: Birth Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hkB.2ACE/5675 Message Board Post: Cameron Herald – Thur., 27 March 1902 Birth -Tyson School House - Son born to Mr. & Mrs. E. Shuffield

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lewy Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hkB.2ACE/5674 Message Board Post: Cameron Herald – Thur., 20 March 1902 Death - August Lewy, many years ago mayor of Temple, died a few days since at Santa Rosa infirmary, San Antonio. He was a lawyer and had lived in the Alamo city for 15-years. In 1888, we believe, he was nominated to represent Bell county in the legislature and was defeated by an independent at the general election in November of that year. Burial in Montgomery, AL.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Cryer Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hkB.2ACE/5673 Message Board Post: Cameron Herald – Thur., 20 March 1902 Death - Mrs. Cryer, wife of Ike Cryer of near Davilla, died Tuesday night after a lingering illness from dropsy. Survivors: husband and 8-children.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wilkerson, Woodlie Classification: Marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hkB.2ACE/5672 Message Board Post: Cameron Herald – Thur., 20 March 1902 Marriage - Yarrellton - D. Wilkerson and Miss Hassie Woodlie were married last Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. Meadows.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McKinney, Davis Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hkB.2ACE/5671 Message Board Post: Cameron Herald – Thur., 20 March 1902 Death - Cameron - J. B. McKinney, age 58, died last Wednesday at 6 p.m. at his home in this city from an overdose of morphine, which was not taken with suicidal intent. He had been sick for several weeks but was able to be up and walk about the place a little. His wife had been in the habit of measuring doses of morphine for him, the constant use of which he seems to have been addicted. On this occasion, Mrs. McKinney was working in the garden and when she returned home, he told her he had taken a dose of the drug and felt drowsy. The Drs. Cass was sent for and they worked with him for some time without being able to resuscitate him. Burial was the following afternoon at 4 p.m. at Oak Hill cemetery. He came to Cameron from Grimes county some years ago and worked repairing watches, clocks and jewelry. About 12-years ago, he married a sister of Mrs. J. W. Davis, his wife surviving him. He was an ex-Confederate soldier, having served through the way as a member of the 18th Geo! rgia regiment, Hood’s brigade. He was a frail, delicate man. [lengthy article]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wingo Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hkB.2ACE/5670 Message Board Post: Cameron Herald – Thur., 20 March 1902 Death - W. A. Wingo died at his home near Clarkston after a brief illness with pneumonia. He helped hold the primary election and was in Cameron on the following day. He was one of our best citizens and owned a nice home. Survivors: wife and several children. He was a Woodsman of the World at Jones Prairie and carried a $1,000 policy which has been paid to the wife.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Burton Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hkB.2ACE/5669 Message Board Post: Cameron Herald – Thur., 20 March 1902 Divorce Citation - Emma Burton, plaintiff vs. Pink Burton, defendant, Cause No. 3868, Milam County District Court, filed on March 12, 1902 - Petition alleges couple were married in Milam county and lived together as man and wife until Aug. 1901 when defendant without cause or provocation on the part of plaintiff, beat plaintiff with a strap, seriously and painfully injuring her. Immediately thereafter, plaintiff left and has lived separately and apart from him ever since. Two children were born to the couple, Sarah, a girl, age 8 and Pinkey, a boy, age 3. Plaintiff asks for custody of the children.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Saunders Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hkB.2ACE/5668 Message Board Post: Cameron Herald – Thur., 13 March 1902 Suicide - Mark Saunders of near Minerva committed suicided last Saturday evening by taking strychnine. Survivors: wife and a large family. No cause was assigned for the deed.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Robins, Webb Classification: Marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hkB.2ACE/5667 Message Board Post: Cameron Herald – Thur., 6 March 1902 Divorce Citation - L. C. Robbins, plaintiff vs. N. W. Robbins, defendant, Cause No. 3861, Milam County District Court, filed on Feb. 24, 1902 - Petition alleges couple were married on Aug. 26, 1896 and lived together as man and wife until Nov. 6, 1898 when defendant without vault of plaintiff voluntarily abandoned plaintiff and has not contributed to her support since that date. There is no community property. Plaintiff asks that her name be changed from L. C. Robbins to L. C. Webb, her name prior to marriage.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Matkins Classification: Marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hkB.2ACE/5666 Message Board Post: Cameron Herald – Thur., 6 March 1902 Divorce Citation - Nannie Matkins, plaintiff vs. Wm. G. Matkins, defendant, Cause No. 3862, Milam County District Court, filed on Feb. 24, 1902 - Petition alleges couple were married on May 24, 1891 and lived together as man and wife until Feb. 10, 1901 when plaintiff left defendant on that date. Plaintiff was in poor health and physically unable to perform all the household duties and had no assistance and defendant came home and found her sick in bed and then and there cursed and abused her and told her she was not sick, was a damned hypocrite and too lazy to do anything. On that date, defendant was cruel and unkind to plaintiff and addressed her in opprobrious epithets and threats of personal violence. The plaintiff has one child by defendant, a girl, and plaintiff asks for custody of the child.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Homan Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hkB.2ACE/5665 Message Board Post: Cameron Herald – Thur., 6 March 1902 Death - Grandma Homan died last Saturday at the home of her son, Hon. W. K. Homan in Colorado City, TX.