Fannin County TX

Biographical Sketch of O. A. Reich

Mr. Reich is an American of German decent, and not a German as his name would indicate. He. was born in North Carolina in 1828, came to Texas in 1850. He is a brick mason, and out of his trade has acquired a nice little sum in money and lands. Like most of men who have made money in Texas, he came here with a few dollars and by economy, industry and promptness, has put himself in a condition to pass his old age in ease and comfort, if not luxury. Mr. Reich is owner of the addition to Bonham, … Read more

Cravens Slave Cemetery, Fannin County, Texas

Slaves of Mary E. Cravens, brought to Texas from Christian County, Ky, in 1845. Most of these were buried in the cemetery on land owned by Gershom Cravens and his mother, Mary E. Cravens. This plot of land chosen for the slaves’ cemetery was on the west side of the road, west of the Cravens’ family cemetery, north of the community of Bantam. The list of the birth of slaves, both those brought to Texas and those born in Texas, have been taken from written records in the family Bible belonging to Mary E. Cravens. Unfortunately we do not have … Read more

Biographical Sketch of T. U. Cole

In the life of this man, up to date, is afforded an example to the youth of this country. Of course all of them cannot be bank cashiers, as is the case with him, but in whatever position in life, fate or circumstances may place them, by an observance of the traits of character which have characterized the subject of this sketch, success, in every respect, will, attend them. Mr Cole was born in 1861, raised and educated in the state. The first, and perhaps the only business he ever entered into, was the banking business. He is cashier of … Read more

Greenlee Cemetery, Fannin County, Texas

A cemetery transcription of Greenlee Cemetery in Fannin County, Texas. These graves were on the Morgan farm in the northern section of the county. Since this listing the stones have been completely destroyed by cattle. GREENLEE Mary M., 1855 – 1895 Willes S., 1849 – 1894. Husband of Mary M.

Harper Cemetery, Fannin County, Texas

This cemetery is located near the Bartley school and the land was settled by the Harper family in the early days of Fannin county. BURROWS Emmet, b. & d. 1866. Son of J. S. E. HARPER G. W., 1828 – 1865. There are also two native stone tombstones with no names or dates.

Biographical Sketch of W. Y. Davis

Of this city, was born in 1850, and raised in the state. While Mr. Davis is not, nor ever was a veritable “Cow Boy,” he was raised on a stock-farm and ranch, and followed that business, until a few years ago. Early in life he married a daughter of this state, and they two have presided over the “Crockett House,” since 1883. This commodious and well furnished hotel, is situated on South Main street, one block from the square, and has very justly acquired the reputation of being a favorite retreat, for the tired and hungry public. Two years of … Read more

Daugherty Cemetery, Fannin County, Texas

A cemetery transcription of Daugherty Cemetery in Fannin County, Texas located five miles north of Windom, Texas. James Daughtery came to Texas about 1836 with a few other families including his son-in-law, a Mr. Thomas, and settled at Kentuckytown near the southwest corner of the county. They had much Indian trouble and had to go to Fort Inglish for protection. When cold weather came late in the fall of 1838 James Daugherty and his son, Andrew, Mr. Thomas, and his grandson returned to Kentuckytown to butcher his hogs for winter meat. As they returned to Fort Inglish they made camp … Read more

Cobb – Vannoy Cemetery, Fannin County, Texas

Thomas C. Cobb and Rev. Vannoy came to Texas in 1850 from Campbell County, Tennessee. They married two sisters named Wheeler. The girls’ brother, Samuel Wheeler, was the father of Peyton Wheeler whose mother, Nancy J. Wheeler, came to Texas with her brothers-in-law, Cobb and Vannoy. Rev. Vannoy was a Presbyterian preacher and pastured the Bethel Presbyterian Church from about 1850 to 1858 at which time the Rev. Rudolph became the pastor or this church near Lane’s Academy. No other records have been found on Rev. Vannoy later than this time and it is assumed that he must have died … Read more

Page Cemetery, Fannin County, Texas

A cemetery transcription of Page Cemetery in Fannin County, Texas. This cemetery is located near Lake Crockett west of FM 100. BARTLETT Glossell, b. 23 Feb. 1925, d. 5 Oct. 1926. LITTLE L. A., b. 1853, d. 9 Jan. 1916. PAGE N. T., 182? – 1929. Ernest, 1887 – 1919. C. R., b. Apr. 1902, d. June 1903. A. J., b. 6 Apr. 1876, d. 16 Feb. 1916. Elmer, b. 11 Mar. 1907, d. 24 July 1924. THOMPSON Nellie, b. 10 Dec. 1872, d. 13 Feb. 1905. Wife of N. C. WILKERSON Joe, 1882 – 1964. Married Mary Page 1918. … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Brainard Lindsay

The only “second-hand dealer” in Fannin County, came to Bonham and opened a large second-hand store on South Main street, in the fall of 1884. He has, in connection with his business of selling and buying second-hand goods of every description, a mattress factory, and a line of furniture. This is a new departure in the business world of Fannin, and its success is attracting some attention. Young Lindsay was born and raised in the state. At the early age of eighteen he contracted marriage with a young lady of Sherman, Texas, and moved to Bonham. Although young, the rough … Read more

Titus Cemetery, Fannin County, Texas

A cemetery transcription of Titus Cemetery of Fannin County, Texas. This grave is on the present day Weir ranch (copied circa 1950). This Titus is an ancestor of a Smith family in Honey Grove. TITUS John C., d. 1900, ae. 65 yrs.

Smith Cemetery, Fannin County, Texas

(Loc. six and ½ miles north of Windom) ASHFORD E. R., b. 24 Aug. 1833, d. 25 Sept. 1870. Philip Franklin, b. 1 May 1868, d. 8 May 1868. Son of E.R. & Mary. Mary, no dates. (stone broken) SMITH Philip, b. 17 Mar. 1796, d. 30 Dec. 1845. Ann, b. 16 May 1803, d. 28 Feb. 1866. Wife of Philip. Dorcas Ann, b. 2 Dec. 1831, d. 8 Jan. 1891. Mariah, b. 25 Nov. 1826, d. 16 May 1902. George, b. 7 Mar. 1827, d. 26 Dec. 1907. F. E., b. 6 Apr. 1841, d. 11 May 1908. Wife … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Benjamin N. Woodson

County Attorney of Fannin County, was born in Lincoln County, Kentucky, in 1850; came with his father to this state, four years later. He grew up, and was partly educated at Honey Grove. In 1872, he attended school at Glascow, Missouri, from which place he went to New York City, studied law and obtained his diploma in a law school of that city. Not long after this, he was admitted to the bar and licensed to practice by Judge Davis, of New York. In 1875, he came back to Honey Grove, but afterwards moved to Ladonia, where he remained until … Read more

Beal Cemetery, Fannin County, Texas

A cemetery transcription of the Beal Cemetery of Fannin County, Texas. The Beals settled near the Red River north and west of the Riverby store in the early 1840’s. At the Bonham courthouse is a marriage record of R. R. Beal and Jane Black date July 1, 1843. The Matilda Beal, listed below as the wife of R. R. must have died before 1843 and the Beal child who died in 1853 at the age of fifteen was her child. There are stories that the Beals had lots of trouble with Indians. BEAL Matilda, 1812 [broken]. Wife of R. R. … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Lake Wilson

Proprietor of the “Palace Livery Stables,” of Bonham, was born and raised to the age of 14 years, in the state of Arkansas, in 1839. He came to Texas in 1863, penniless, and went to work on a farm at six dollars per month, and followed that occupation for six or eight years. His wages were increased very little as he grew older, but during this time he managed to save about six hundred dollars, with which, and a little outside assistance, in 1860 he went into the livery business, with what success, the tax rolls of this county will … Read more

Lee Cemetery, Fannin County, Texas

(Loc. 3 miles northwest of Windom) LEE John, b. 23 Apr. 1757, d. 22 Mar. 1855. John, b. 23 Apr. 1797, d. 22 Mar. 1854. John F., b. 2 June 1876, d. 4 Nov. 1879. Son of H.C. & N.A. Nancy A., 1841 – 1879. Wife of H.C. James A., b. 26 Apr. 1827, d. 9 Oct. 1911. Husband of Mary A. Mary A., b. 20 Nov. 1830, d. 10 Mar. 1883. Wife of James A. Mary M., b. 9 May 1833, d. 25 June 1912. Wife of J.A. Lena M., b. 3 Mar. 1875, d. — Mar. 1888. Dau. … Read more

Hill Cemetery, Fannin County, Texas

Cemetery transcription of Hill Cemetery in Fannin County, Texas. This cemetery is where the first Elwood settlement was built on a farm owned by the Gibbs family for the last fifty years [written ca. 1960]. At one time a school, store, blacksmith shop, and a few houses were on this hill. A doctor lived here (perhaps F. Taylor?). Many markers are illegible and several graves have wood slabs with no names or dates. Two of the wooden slabs were said to be outlaws who were killed at Elwood. [Ed. Note: We regret that the copier listed the year only and … Read more

Whittenburg Cemetery, Fannin County, Texas

A cemetery transcription of the Whittenburg Cemetery in Fannin County, Texas. This small cemetery is located southeast of Dial, Texas, on private property. WHITTENBURG Joe Ben, Rev., b. 3 Mar. 1849, d. 15 Oct. 1891. WALKER J. W., b. 14 Oct. 1857, d. 17 Feb. 1905. CAMPBELL Mary E. Whittenburg, b. 19 Mar. 1852, d. 19 Feb. 1890. Wife of J. W. Campbell. D. E., b. 24 Feb. 1870, d. 2 Mar. 1906. Wm. Lefitte, b. 16 Jan. 1886, d. 20 Sept. 1908. Son of J. W. & M. E.

Browles Cemetery, Fannin County, Texas

A family named Young first owned this farm near the southwest corner of Dial where this graveyard is located. One of the Young daughters married a Browles and they continued to live on this farm so this burying plot was known as the Browles graveyard. Mrs. Marcus E. Jackson, who was buried here in 1925, was Margarette Young before her marriage and was a descendant of this Young family. It is possible that the following listings containing initials only (carved into native stone) are those of the Young family and the “D” standing for “died”. YOUNG? C. W. Y. D. … Read more