OBITS FROM THE PANOLA WATCHMAN 1870

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1870'S

Roberts, Monroe: Asserted himself to be a Democrat while in the presence of other negroes: they tied him up, carried him off, and shot him. Warrants were issued for the arrest of Jim Gass, Alex Gass, Chas. McComen, and Hubbard. This was in Harrison Co.

Date of newspaper November 19, 1873

PHILLIPS, Mrs. S. E. Jane: Born January 16 1820 in Mississippi died Oct 16, 1873. Was 53 years old was married twice and was early the subject of religious influence. Survivors included Z.C. Phillips, second husband, and one orphaned child.

Date of Newspaper was October 29, 1873.

Green, John . who resided near Sugar Hill Died August 6, 1873. Mr. Green had gone west in his wagon for the purpose of looking out a new home. He was struck by lightening during a thunderstorm near Cedar Grove in Kaufman Co.. Another man in the two horse wagon and both horses were injured. Survivors is his wife, who was the daughter of J. J. Wills and one child.

Date of newspaper September 3, 1873

Metcalf, Lewis: Died September 28, 1873. He was struck by poisonous or damp air while cleaning out a well which belonged to R.J. Harvey. Date of Newspaper was October 1, 1873.

Sherrod, Sister C.O. : Born in Newburry District, SC and Died September 24, 1893. Survivors are John and Elizabeth Rudd, parents: Charles Sherrod, spouse and three little children. Came to TX in 1858 and married Charles Sherrod in 1868.

Date of newspaper is October 8 1873

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Page, A.P. died September 26, 1873 of yellow fever as did his law partner. He lived in Shreveport, La.

Date of Newspaper Oct 1, 1873.

Walton, William Died September 26, 1873. He was old and highly respected citizen of the Co.

Date of Newspaper Oct 1 1873.

Coleman Rev. Wyatt died around November 5, 1873--suddenly of lung disease near Evergreen. The Informant was Mr. Robert T. White.

Date of newspaper November 12, 1873.

1874

Mills, Rev. John W. Died July 6, 1874 in San Augustine, TX He was born April 10, 1819./ He was a member of the East TX Conference. Survivors are his wife Mrs. Elvira Ferguson Mills.

Date of Newspaper September 2, 1874.

Moore, Irvin D. Born 1823 died May 1874 after a long and painful illness. He lived in Carthage and was a confederate soldier in the Civil War.

Date of newspaper was May 27, 1874

Sumner, Charles died March 1874 after a protracted illness. Born January 6, 1811 was 63 years old. He practiced law and was elected U.S. Senator in Washington City.

Date of newspaper March 18, 1874.

1875

Duke, Mrs. Melissa D. Born May 10,1837 Died February 17, 1875 was 38 years, 9 months, and 7 days old. She lived in Carthage. Survivors were George L. Duke, husband and 3 children

Date of newspaper was March 24, 1875

1876

Fleming, James M. Died August 27, 1876 in Panola Co.. Survivors are wife and children. Was a member of Hull's Store Lodge No 309 of the Masons.

Date of newspaper was October 11, 1876.

McLendon, John Franklin died September 22, 1876 of congestion of the brain and was born on July 5, 1872. Survivors: George H. and Josephine McLendon, Parents.

Date of newspaper October 18, 1876.

Soape, Mrs. Nancy died July 6 1876 of natural causes. She was 86 years old and she devoted herself to the Christian Church. She lived in Carthage.

Date of newspaper July 19, 1876

Wells, Joseph T. Born April 17 1840 died June 7, 1876 in Clayton, TX. Survivors are William and Sarah Wells: daughters, 2 brothers and 3 sisters. Mr. Wells was a Civil War Veteran.

Date of newspaper June 14, 1876

Wells, Joseph T., died June 10, 1876 of congestion of the brain. At his residence four miles south of Clayton. Survivors: A sick wife and one daughter.

Date of newspaper June 21, 1876

1877

Bird, William

Date of Newspaper: Jan 31, 1877

Carter, Lillie Eliza died 1877 was 11 months and 18 days old. Survivors are Capt. A.M. and Mrs. Rieka Carter.

Date of newspaper July 11, 1877

Coble, Mr. G. W. died 1877 was attacked by paralysis. He lived in Panola and was survived by his Wife and 5 children.

Date of newspaper January 3, 1877.

Jordan, Miss Sue died August 1, 1877 of typhoid fever and was buried in Panola. She was born June 1857. Survivors George Vestern.

Date of newspaper Aug 29 1877

Vickery, Brother Johnathan born 1808 died June 24, 1877 of Dropsy. He resided in Panola. Survivors include his wife and children.

Date of newspaper Aug 15, 1877

1878

Hays, Marvin Holcomb was one and one-half years old. He resided in Panola and survivors are Capt. J.N. and Mrs Amanda Hays, Parents.

Date of newspaper Oct 30 1878.

Young, Dr. R. A. died March 1, 1878. He lived in Shelby and was born August 14, 1831. Survivors are V.O. Sullivan Young, wife and five children. He commanded a company of volunteers from Panola Co. In the Confederate Army.

Date of newspaper March 13, 1878

Giles, John age about 35 killed by Susan Sterling, a negro woman, on Clabe Johnson's farm in southwestern portion of Co.

Date of newspaper Mar 20, 1878

Johnson, Henry M. Died: 1872 (sic) 1878 murdered by S. M. Robert's son in law. Reward of large sum of money was offered by Gov. Hubbard for capture of Roberts, who was captured in Florida in 1878 by Sheriff Brown Ross of Panola Co. Johnson was a good man and respected citizen of Panola Co.

Date of newspaper Feb 3, 1878

Davis, William Died August 17, 1878. Born April 20, 1809, Brunswick Co. Virginia. Survivors: Wife, Mary Walton Davis; daughter, Mrs. Brown Ross. Moved to Mississippi in 1835 and came to TX in 1844 .

Date of newspaper Aug. 24, 1878

Wall, Dr. James T. Died March 8 ,1878 of consumption.

Date of newspaper March 13, 1878.

1879

Ayers, K. C. died March 3, 1879. Was marshal of Whitesboro.

Date of newspaper March 12, 1879.

Barrett, Capt. William G. Died March 28 1879 was in the newspaper business for many years.

Date of newspaper April 2, 1879.

Cariker, Mrs. Adaline died July 18, 1879 after a protracted and painful illness. She lived in Clayton and was born between 1809-1819. Survivors: Jacob Cariker, Husband; messers. George and Jesse Cariker.

Date of newspaper July 23, 1879.

Cousins, Mr. I.M. Died Hydrophobia after being bitten by a rabid dog.

Date of newspaper February 12, 1879

Cushing, Honorable Caleb. Had a great legal talent.

Date of newspaper January 15, 1879.

Davis, Rev. J.L. Died March 8 1879 by suicide.

Douglass, J. E. Lived in Jacksonville, died February 24, 1879. Shot to death by E.H. Edmondson.

Date of newspaper arch 5, 1879.

Faber born 1822, he was 57 years old was known as the great "lead pencil" man .

Date of newspaper March 26, 1879.

Holmes, Wylie born 1858 died January 10 1879 in the Keachi Area. He was killed in a shooting with his brother in law, Ben Talbert, eight miles northeast of Keachi. He belonged to a well respected family in the community and was well like by the public.

Date of newspaper January 15, 1879

Hubbard, Mr. & Mrs. Clark and children died January 5, 1879. They were immigrants and froze to death between Sherman and pilot Point.

Date of newspaper January 22, 1879

Hull, Mrs. Jane L. D. F. born 1821 died June 11, 1879 at her residence on West 42nd St., New York City. Survivors are Dr. A. Gandison Hull, husband. Died of Congestion of the brain and lungs caused by suffocation from a brutal attack during a robbery in her home.

Date of newspaper June 25 1879