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

Holder Cemetery, Grayson County, Texas

A cemetery transcription of Holder Cemetery in Grayson County Texas. Specific location of this cemetery is not noted. THOMAS F. (or T?) L., b. 29 June 1878, d. 6 July 1878. Dau. of C. H. & E. F. HOLDER Caledonia, b. 22 May 1837, d. 4 May 1877. Buried with infant. Wife of I. N. SHANNAN James B., b. 25 Apr. 1812, d. 11 Sept. 1849. SHANNON Nancy, b. 7 June 1814, d. 10 June 1848. Eliza J., b. —-, d. — May —-. Ada P., b. 29 Oct. 1874, d. 1 Sept. 1875. Dau. of J. N. & M. … 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.

Montgomery Cemetery, Grayson County, Texas

A cemetery transcription of Montgomery Cemetery of Grayson County, Texas. The specific location of this private cemetery is not noted. MONTGOMERY John W., 11 Mar. 1853, d. 3 May 1870. Son of T. E. & S. A. Sabaha, b. 23 Nov. 1823, d. 7 Aug. 1883. Wife of T. E. T. E., b. 4 Aug. 1814, d. 8 Jan. 1871. Husband of S. A. V. H., 1850 – 1917. Emma M., b. 21 May 1856, d. 10 Oct. 1880. Mabel, b. 25 Oct. 1879, d. 24 Oct. 1880. Lucy S., b. 2 Feb. 1855, d. 24 Aug. 1886. Wife of … Read more

Biography of Richard M. Kleinhans

Richard M. Kleinhans is a veteran railroad man, having been in the active service more than twenty years. He started in his native State of Michigan, worked through various grades of promotion with the Lake Shore Branch of the New York Central lines, and finally came to the Southwest in the employ of the Missouri, Kansas and Texas. He is now car accountant for that road with headquarters at Parsons. Born in Detroit, Michigan, September 8, 1877, he is a son of George and Cecelia (Hunt) Kleinhans. His father was born in Pennsylvania in 1813, moved from that state to … Read more

Biography of Charles W. Vowell, M. D.

Dr. Charles W. Vowell, a leading representative of the medical fraternity of Washington County, has followed his profession in Porum since 1906 and his pronounced ability has won for him an extensive practice. He was born in Collinsville, Grayson County, Texas, in January, 1870, and is a son of James J. and Josephine (Choate) Vowell, both of whom were natives of Missouri. The father was a veteran of the Civil war, serving for three years with a Missouri regiment as a member of the Confederate army under General Robert E. Lee. He devoted his life to the occupation of farming … Read more

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

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.

Locust Cemetery, Grayson County, Texas

Cemetery transcription of Locust Cemetery in Grayson County, Texas. The specific location was not noted. JONES Marlyn?, b. 12 Oct. 1890, d. 5 Oct. 1954. “Mother” J. A., 1865 – 1932. Jeff, b. 8 Nov. 1892, d. 18 Mar. 1960. Tx Wagoner 36th div. WWI. GREEN Baby, d. 20 May 1912. MOREHEAD Nettie Fulmer, 1879 – 1917. “Mother” LONG Alfred T., b. 26 Sept. 1853, d. 17 Oct. 1928. Martha A., b. 6 June 1853, d. 2 Jan. 1938. FULMER Dewey, 1899 – 1943. OUTHERFORD Harriett, b. 21 May 1840, d. 16 June 1907. MOOREHEAD Joel W., b. 9 Jan. … Read more

Biography of Capt. J. W. Story

This able attorney at law has his office at Harrison, Arkansas, and in every branch of his profession he is meeting with marked success. He has a decided veneration for the law, and this, combined with the accuracy of his legal knowledge, lucidity of statement and felicity of illustration has given him the confidence of all his patrons. He is a native of Tennessee, and a son of N. W. and Katie Story, who lived and died in White County of that State. His father was a successful farmer, a man of pure and exalted character, who enjoyed in 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

Biography of Albert H. Burgess

One of the representative business men of Coweta, Wagoner County, is Albert H. Burgess, manager of the Minnetonka Lumber Company here. He was born in Pottsboro, Grayson County, Texas, on the 15th of July, 1880, a son of Connor and Sallie (Reeves) Burgess, also natives of that county. For many years the father engaged in agricultural pursuits but he is now living retired in Pottsboro. The mother died in 1918. Albert H. Burgess was reared in Pottsboro and attended the public schools of that community. At the age of twenty-one years he made his initial step into the lumber business … 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

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

Simpson – Smith Cemetery, Grayson County, Texas

On private property – exact location not given. Copier noted several large stones turned over and too heavy to move. SHEMMAULT Russell, b. 3 Mar. 1889, d. 12 Nov. 1889. FITE I. J., b. 5 Apr. 1842, d. 11 Nov. 1879 THOMAS W. R., b. 9 June 1888, d. 17 July 1888.

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

Binion Cemetery, Grayson County, Texas

Cemetery transcription of Binion Cemetery in Grayson County, Texas. Location is not given but is noted that it is on private property. THORNBOURGH O. A., b. July 1833, d. 29 Jan. 1888. Wife of J. B. OWNBY Martha, b. & d. 14 Mar. 1888. Sallie C., b. 2 July 1869, d. 28 Mar. 1888. Wife of J. E. BINION Bula, b. & d. Jan. 1888. Dau. of Z. W. & Z. Pauline, b. 10 June 1829, d. 3 Feb. 1915. Thomas, b. 20 May 1827, d. 15 Apr. 1900. Sarah, b. 13 Aug. 1872, d. 8 July 1955. Zeph W., … Read more

Emberson Chapel Cemetery, Grayson County, Texas

Location is not noted on records. ALLMON Sarah C., 1828 – 1899. Mother. POWELL Mary A., 1850 – 1896. Sister. POTTER Jane A., 1855 – 1884. Sister. MCADOW Mary Jane, b. 18 Apr. 1886, d. 20 May 1897. Dau. of W. R. & Lee. MELTON Tim, b. 18 Sept. 1875, d. 1 July 1877. Son of Loveanna. HODGES David P., b. 13 Oct. 1890, d. 18 Jan. 1887. MORGAN Mary, b. 5 Apr. 1856, d. 3 June 1901. Wife of D. V. Johnny W., stone broken across dates – illegible. KITCHENS J. M., b. 8 July 1826, d. 9 Mar. … Read more

Massey – Steel Cemetery, Grayson County, Texas

MASSEY Jan, d. 1865. (stone broken) Julie, no dates. (stone broken) Margaret, b. 30 May 1788, d. 2 Apr. 1860. John T., b. 3 Feb. 1773, d. 26 Oct. 1862. DUNNING Frank, b. 15 Jan. 1882, d. 7 Nov. 1882. Son of R. M. & M. H. STEEL J. P., b. 10 May 1836, d. 22 Mar. 1906. Mary J., b. 1 Feb. 1840, d. 8 Feb. 1908. Wife of J. P. Nancy, b. 26 Oct. 1806, d. 19 Feb. 1898. John, b. 11 Aug. 1811, d. 4 aug. 1853. MASSEY John, b. 3 Feb. 1773, d. 26 Oct. 1862. … Read more