Grayson County TX

Biography of Hon. Thomas Mabrey

HON. THOMAS MABREY. The parents of this influential citizen, Frederick and Nancy (Mabrey) Mabrey, were natives of North Carolina and Tennessee, respectively. The father went to Williamson County, Tennessee, when a young man, married there, and in 1838 came to Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, where he was among the early settlers. All his life he had followed agricultural pursuits and was reasonably successful for that day and time. He died near Jackson, Cape Girardeau County, in 1848, when about seventy years of age. The mother died in 1837, when a comparatively young woman. Born to their marriage were nine children, … Read more

Damron Cemetery, Grayson County, Texas

A cemetery transcription of Damron Cemetery in Grayson County, Texas. The specific location of this cemetery is not noted. DAMRON Annie, b. 27 Aug. 1875, d. 27 Nov. 1899.

Biography of Peter J. Broll

Peter J. Broll. Of the successful business men of Kansas City, Kansas, perhaps none began life with fewer opportunities and under more unpromising circumstances than Peter J. Broll. The education which most boys secure while living in comfortable homes and attending schools with nothing else to divert their minds was denied him and he obtained his education largely by direct contact with the world and those processes of intelligent thought which are quickened by a live mind and a fundamental interest in the life about him. A humble clerkship was his first opportunity of experience, and gradually, being of a … Read more

Walthall Cemetery, Grayson County, Texas

Cemetery transcription of Walthall Cemetery in Grayson County, Texas. The location of this cemetery is not given but it is noted that it is on private property. WALTHALL Creed M., b. 4 July 1875, d. 24 Nov. 1883. James J., b. 31 Jan. 1879, d. 19 Nov. 1879. James W., b. 10 Nov. 1835, d. 3 Nov. 1878. Matilda, b. 14 Sept. 1843, d. 21(26?) Feb. 1873. Wife of J. W. FLOWERS Harriette, b. 3 Mar. 1859, d. 1 Jan. 1884. Wife of C. S. Johnny W., b. June 1884, d. 11 Oct. 1885. Son of C. W. & Harriette. … Read more

Hopkins Cemetery, Grayson County, Texas

This private cemetery is located the woods off Choctaw creek. HOPKINS Infant, 17 Oct. 1850 (1859?) – only one date. Son of John W. John W., 17 Oct. 1859 – only one date.

Biographical Sketch of George G. Brown

This representative agriculturist and patriotic citizen is one of the leading farmers of the vicinity of Nyssa, having a quarter section of good land, which is his family home, two miles west from that town. Mr. Brown was born in Platt County, Missouri, on January 22, 1850, being the son of George and Jemima (Harris) Brown. In March 1855 the family went to Doniphan County, Kansas and the father was one of the early settlers of that section. He was a pro-slavery advocate and was through the exciting times of that period. In 1867 they removed to Newton County, Missouri, … Read more

Biography of Fields, W. I.

Who lived many years in Fort Bend County, and died there, and whose remains rest in her soil, was born in Jefferson County, Kentucky, March 2, 1834. In 1855 he went to Howard County, Indiana, and was made a Royal Arch Mason there in 1857. In 1858 Mr. Fields moved to Grayson County, Texas, arriving here in January, but first returned to Kentucky from Indiana before concluding to make Texas his home. During those days the Indians often raided Cook and Montague Counties, and Mr. Fields accompanied several expeditions against them, in which battles were fought of more or less … Read more

Biography of Thomas Watson Roach

Thomas Watson Roach, for twenty-one years president of Kansas Wesleyan Business College, and a former president of Kansas Wesleyan University at Salina, had not merely found but had made for himself a distinctive place in educational history of the Sunflower State. He came to Kansas more than forty years ago. His name is closely associated with several progressive movements in Kansas educational affairs. He was the pioneer worker for the consolidation of country school districts. He also did the first practical work toward procuring uniformity of text books throughout the state. But even more important than all this he will … Read more

Bombarger Cemetery, Grayson County, Texas

A cemetery transcription of the Bombarger Cemetery in Grayson County, Texas. Specific location not noted. BOMBARGER A. L. J., b. 28 Jan. 1941, d. 14 Feb. 1914. Wife of C. D. BROOKS H. O., b. 1 Mar. 1845. M. A., b. 9 Dec. 1846, d. 10 Apr. 1910. Married 30 Dec. 1864.

Biographical Sketch of Mrs. Lola M. Rambo

(See Grant, Oolootsa and Adair)-Lola M., daughter of Marshall and Pauline (McCoy) Mann, was born September 6, 1885 at Vinita, Oklahoma. She was educated at Kidd-Key College at Sherman, Texas, and Willie Halsell College at Vinita, Oklahoma. She graduated from the latter institution; and also took a stenographic course at this school. She was married at Muskogee December 4, 1907, to Walter A., son of James J. and Mary A. Rambo. They are the parents of Alma Elsine, born Sept. 12, 1908; Marshall J., born Oct. 31, 1910; Kenneth, born Aug. 17, 1913 and Pauline Louise Rambo, born January 6, … Read more

Harvil Cemetery, Grayson County, Texas

A cemetery transcription of Harvil Cemetery in Grayson County, Texas. The specific location of this cemetery is not given except that it is on private property. Note that the name Harvil in the name of the cemetery is spelled differently than the only tombstone with that name. BLACK J. E., b. 13 Feb. 1884, d. 14 Feb. 1884. Son of J. E. & T. E. SHIRES W. S., b. 14 Aug. 1867, d. 27 Nov.? 1872. HARVILL G. C., b. 9 Mar. 1820, d. 4 Oct. 1895. FOSTER George, b. 22 Mar. 1878, d. 17 Jan. 1881. Son of J. … Read more

Thompson Cemetery, Grayson County, Texas

A cemetery transcription of the Thompson Cemetery in Grayson County, Texas. This cemetery is located about ¾ mile west of Dixie Cemetery and 2 or 3 blocks on right side of road in brush and briar. All stones were overturned and on the ground. THOMPSON Infant, b. & d. 10 Apr. 1884. Son of T. J. & L. A. Harvey, b. 7 May 1811, d. 5 Dec. 1878. M. B. H., b. 15 Apr. 1810, d. 22 Dec. 1876. PERRY James, b. 19 Feb. 1838, d. 21 Dec. 1881.

Hollingsworth Cemetery, Grayson County, Texas

A cemetery transcription of the Hollingsworth Cemetery in Grayson County, Texas. The specific location is not noted. HOLLINGSWORTH W. V., b. 26 Sept. 1837, d. 7 Feb. 1905. E. J., b. 18 Aug. 1843, no death date. Wife of W. V. DOUGLAS Katie, b. 20 Dec. 1848, d. 4 Oct. 1863. Dau. of W. C. & L. A. Stone down & broken.

Slave Narrative of J. W. Stinnett

Person Interviewed: J. W. Stinnett Place of Birth: Grayson County, Prairie Grove, Texas Date of Birth: 1863 What with raising nine grandchildren whose mammy is dead, this old head of mine has too many troubles to remember much about them slave days, but anyways I was born in 1863, at a place in Grayson County, Texas, name of Prairie Grove. My mammy come from Virginia, where pappy come from I don’t know, and where he went I don’t know, because he take off to the north during the war and never come back. His name was George Stinnett and mammy’s name … Read more

Biographical Sketch of George W. Smith

Among the substantial and enterprising citizens of Malheur County is to be mentioned the gentleman whose name is at the head of this article. He is a man of uprightness and has labored here with energy and skill for many years in the endeavor to bring this section into a state of development and also to enhance the condition of his own exchequer. Mr. Smith was born in Carter County, Kentucky, on November 16, 1836, being the son of Clayborn and Cloa (Ludi) Smith. He went with his parents to Rudolph County, Arkansas, and soon removed there to Lawrence County, … Read more

Biography of Walton Elan Bass

Walton Elan Bass, who came to Muskogee in April, 1916, and is here a prominent figure in connection with loan interests, holding the office of loan examiner in connection with the Farm & Home Savings & Loan Association of Missouri, was born in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, July 10, 1878. His parents were William Ambrose and Usa Dissa (Anderson) Bass, the former a dry goods merchant. Walton E. Bass pursued his early education in the public schools and afterward attended the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, from which he was graduated with the class of 1899, having pursued a mechanical and … Read more

Grayson County Texas Cemeteries

Taylor Family Cemetery in Sherman, Grayson County, Texas

A complete listing of all available online Grayson County Texas cemeteries, with links to multiple cemetery transcriptions, gravestone photos, tombstone photos, official records, etc.

Wilson-Douglas Cemetery, Grayson County, Texas

Inscriptions of the Wilson-Douglas Cemetery, also known as the Hackberry Cemetery, in Grayson County Texas. This cemetery sits abandoned  is presently being restored on Hackberry Road. Eliza Wilson died April 1861 Age 51 W.C. Wilson died Jan 29, 1897 Age 87 years Maude Wilson Dau. of W.S. & A.C. Wilson Born  July 29, 1888 Died  Feb. 5, 1902 Isabella Dau of D.C. and M.A. Wilson Born  Jan. 27, 1842 Died  May 15, 1862 Mary A. Wife of D.C. Wilson Born  March 1815 Died  April 9, 1871 Carrie A. and Clara B. Dau. of D.C. and E.J. Wilson Feb. 3 1875 – … Read more

Price and Burton Cemetery, Grayson County, Texas

A cemetery transcription of the Price and Burton Cemetery in Grayson County, Texas. No specific location given on this cemetery. MILLIGAN Mahalie, 4 Dec. 1912 (one date only). ADAMS Henry and wife, Amanda, 14 Sept. 1922 (one date only). PRICE Ann, b. 4 June 185?, d. 1 June 185?. WILSON B. W., b. 1833, d. 28 Mar. 1883. WATSON Betsey, d. 3 Apr. 1873, ae. 54 yrs. Wife of R. BURTON Jackson, b. 4 July 1875, d. 3 Sept. 1882.

Hagerman Cemetery, Grayson County, Texas

Located in the northwestern part of the county. MONROE Chester, d. 9 July 1935. Tex Pvt US Army. THOMPSON Brother Melvin L., b. 26 July 1903, d. 25 Sept. 1825. Emery P., b. June 1871, d. 6 Oct. 1924. Amanda D., b. 24 Jan. 1866, d. 22 July 1946. Wife of Emery P. CLANCY Thomas M., b. 11 Aug. 1917, d. 24 Apr. 1955. Tex Pvt 9201 Trans. S.U.C. Unit WWII.