Shaw Cemetery, Grayson County, Texas

A cemetery transcription of the Shaw Cemetery in Grayson County, Texas. Specific location not noted. SHAW Lucy, died ae. 6 mos. Dau. of E. & Nancy. Bettie, died ae. 3 yrs. Dau. of E. & Nancy. A. T., died ae. 17 yrs. Son of E. & Nancy. Elijah, b. 10 Dec. 1819, d. 7 Feb. 1891. Nancy, b. 3 Jan. 1830, d. 21 July 1900. Wife of Elijah. VOWELL Cora M., d. 4 Nov. 1879, ae. 2 yrs., 8 mos., 3 days.

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.

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.

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

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 Warner E. Williams

Warner E. Williams. While now one of the great trunk railway systems of the country, the Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad was largely developed as a Kansas corporation. The main offices of the company at Kansas are at Parsons, where 2,200 of its employes reside. The different lines of the road converge and diverge from that point in six directions: To Hannibal and St. Louis, Missouri; to Kansas City, Missouri; to Junction City, Kansas; to Joplin, Missouri, to Denison, Texas; and to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. For several years the general manager of the system with headquarters at Parsons was Warner … 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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

Dumas Cemetery, Grayson County, Texas

A cemetery transcription of Dumas Cemetery in Grayson County, Texas. The specific location of this cemetery is not given. It is noted that the cemetery was abandoned. It was copied circa 1965. DUMAS James P., b. 12 Sept. 1820, d. 1 Feb. 1875. Mary A. E., b. 26 Dec. 1824, d. 8 Aug. 1901. Wife of James. Walter M., b. 16 May 1863, d. 14 Sept. 1881. Son of James P. & M. A. Infant, b. 16 Oct. 1859, d. 15 Dec. 1858. Dau. of James P. & M. A. James P., b. 12 Sept. 1820, d. 1 Feb. 1875. … Read more

Biography of Dave Adams

While the race is not always to the swift nor the battle to the strong, the invariable law of destiny accords to tireless energy, industry and ability, a successful career. The truth of this assertion is abundantly verified in the life of Mr. Adams, who, though he has met many difficulties and obstacles, has overcome these by determined purpose and laudable endeavor, working his way steadily upward to success. He is now accounted one of the leading businessmen of Silver City, and has been prominently identified with the development of many of the leading business interests of Idaho since his … Read more