This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Goldsticker, Philipson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hkB.2ACE/5615 Message Board Post: Galveston Daily News, Fri., 18 August 1888, p. 3, c. 1 Obituary – Henry Goldsticker Rockdale, Tex., Aug. 9 – Henry Goldsticker, one of the earliest settlers in Rockdale, died to-day of Bright’s disease. He leaves a most estimable wife and family to mourn his loss. Deceased was a member of both Knights and Legion of Honor; also the B’nai Brith, and possessed many excellent qualities. - - - - Bright’s Disease – Any of several kidney diseases marked by albumin proteins in the urine. - - - - Knights of Honor - A fraternal beneficiary society founded in 1873 and it is no longer in existence. Legion of Honor - A fraternal, social and beneficial society founded in 1878 and it is no longer in existence. - - - - - NOTE: His wife was Gabrella Philipson Goldsticker NOTE: He is buried in the Jewish Cemetery, Rockdale, Milam County, Texas