Macon Weekly Telegraph, Georgia
16 September 1910
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MRS. MARY ROSS BANKS DEAD IN WASHINGTOM
Was Mother of J. Ross Bowdre, of Macon And made This City Her Home for Many Years -- Will Be Buried in Griffin, Ga.
Alderman J. Ross Bowdre yesterday received the sad news of the death in Washington, at 2:30 o'clock of his mother Mrs. Mary Ross Banks, after a short illness.
Mrs. Banks was the daughter of the late John B. Ross, at one time Macon's largest merchant and most prominent citizen, and sister of the late Major Wm Henry Ross. Her girlhood was spent in Macon, and there are many to remember her as one of the most popular of the younger set.
Her marriage to the late E. P. Bowdre was a most happy occasion, both having hosts of friends to whom the event was one of much congratulation.
Several years ago, after the death of Dr. Banks, her second husband, she moved to Washington, where she resided until her death. She was 64 years old, and a lady of rare attainments. She belonged to the regime of the old south, loving its traditions, and though her long residence in Washington brought her in contact with the people of every section, she was ever one of the sweet women of the old-time south.
Three sons survive her: J. Ross Bowdre, of Macon; Julian L. Bowdre, of Baltimore; and Horace C. Bowdre, of Prescott, Arizona. The remains will be brought to Macon, accompanied by her son Julian, for interment in Griffin.
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31 December 2009
Mrs. Mary Ross Banks Dead in Washington (1910)
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30 December 2009
Mary J. Ross Buried (1908)
Dallas Morning News, Texas
2 August 1908
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Mary J. Ross Buried
Fort Gibson, Ok., Aug 1 -- Mary J. Ross, widow of the late William P. Ross, ex-Chief of the Cherokees, was buried here yesterday. She was 84 years of age.
2 August 1908
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Mary J. Ross Buried
Fort Gibson, Ok., Aug 1 -- Mary J. Ross, widow of the late William P. Ross, ex-Chief of the Cherokees, was buried here yesterday. She was 84 years of age.
29 December 2009
Death of Major John Randolph Whitehead (1877)
Macon Weekly Telegraph, Georgia
12 June 1877
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Death of Major John Randolph Whitehead
We are pained to learn from a relative, of the sudden decease of this gentleman, which took place on the 5th inst, at his plantation, in Miller county.
Major Whitehead was well known in Macon, having recently resided here, and his death was sudden and expected.
On Wednesday of the past week he returned from a visit to Savannah, and the two following days rode over and examined his crop.
The next day, (Saturday), after taking a nap in the afternoon, he complained of a slight headache and called for his wife. She hurried to his side just in time to see him fall helpless to the floor. He never spoke afterwards, but gradually succumbed under a general paralysis of the whole body, until the death ensued.
The deceased was a native of Burke county, Georgia, and the son of Judge John Whitehead, one of the most noted and excellent citizens of that once opulent county. He was about fifty years of age, and leaves a wife and four children to mourn his loss.
Before the war, Major Whitehead settled a plantation (the scene of his death) in Miller county, and was regarded as one of the most successful and intelligent planters in that section. He once represented Miller in the Legislature, and retained his influence and popularity to the last.
During the war he was elected Major of the Georgia regiment commanded by Judge Gibson, and was wounded in Virginia. Since that period, for the most part, he has resided on his Miller plantation, and was notably one of the most skillful and successful farmers of Southern Georgia. To the bereaved widow and family we extend our heartfelt sympathy in this, their hour of sadness and calamity.
12 June 1877
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Death of Major John Randolph Whitehead
We are pained to learn from a relative, of the sudden decease of this gentleman, which took place on the 5th inst, at his plantation, in Miller county.
Major Whitehead was well known in Macon, having recently resided here, and his death was sudden and expected.
On Wednesday of the past week he returned from a visit to Savannah, and the two following days rode over and examined his crop.
The next day, (Saturday), after taking a nap in the afternoon, he complained of a slight headache and called for his wife. She hurried to his side just in time to see him fall helpless to the floor. He never spoke afterwards, but gradually succumbed under a general paralysis of the whole body, until the death ensued.
The deceased was a native of Burke county, Georgia, and the son of Judge John Whitehead, one of the most noted and excellent citizens of that once opulent county. He was about fifty years of age, and leaves a wife and four children to mourn his loss.
Before the war, Major Whitehead settled a plantation (the scene of his death) in Miller county, and was regarded as one of the most successful and intelligent planters in that section. He once represented Miller in the Legislature, and retained his influence and popularity to the last.
During the war he was elected Major of the Georgia regiment commanded by Judge Gibson, and was wounded in Virginia. Since that period, for the most part, he has resided on his Miller plantation, and was notably one of the most skillful and successful farmers of Southern Georgia. To the bereaved widow and family we extend our heartfelt sympathy in this, their hour of sadness and calamity.
28 December 2009
John R. Whitehead Dies in Albany (1909)
Columbus Daily Enquirer, Georgia
26 February 1909
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JOHN R. WHITEHEAD DIES IN ALBANY
One of the Most Prominent Citizens and Business Men Passes Away Suddenly
Albany, Ga., Feb 25 -- John R. Whitehead, one of the most prominent citizens of Albany, died suddenly at nine o'clock last night.
Mr. Whitehead returned from a hunting trip at 7 o'clock. When his automobile stopped at his gate his companions found him unconscious. He was carried to his room, but never regained consciousness. His death was due to diabetes. He is survived by a wife and two children.
Mr. Whitehead was president and general manager of the Georgia Cotton company, chairman of the county commissioners, a member of the Albany water and electric commission, vice-president of the Albany Trust company, besides being director in several banks and numerous other leading business enterprises.
The deceased was born in Richmond county in 1856 and came to Albany from Savannah in 1887. He organized the Georgia Cotton company in 1890 and made it one of the largest cotton firms in the south.
26 February 1909
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JOHN R. WHITEHEAD DIES IN ALBANY
One of the Most Prominent Citizens and Business Men Passes Away Suddenly
Albany, Ga., Feb 25 -- John R. Whitehead, one of the most prominent citizens of Albany, died suddenly at nine o'clock last night.
Mr. Whitehead returned from a hunting trip at 7 o'clock. When his automobile stopped at his gate his companions found him unconscious. He was carried to his room, but never regained consciousness. His death was due to diabetes. He is survived by a wife and two children.
Mr. Whitehead was president and general manager of the Georgia Cotton company, chairman of the county commissioners, a member of the Albany water and electric commission, vice-president of the Albany Trust company, besides being director in several banks and numerous other leading business enterprises.
The deceased was born in Richmond county in 1856 and came to Albany from Savannah in 1887. He organized the Georgia Cotton company in 1890 and made it one of the largest cotton firms in the south.
27 December 2009
Ends Her Life By Gas Because of Ill Health (1910)
Philadelphia Enquirer, Pennsylvania
11 July 1910
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ENDS HER LIFE BY GAS BECAUSE OF ILL HEALTH
Mrs. Julia Frances Lowe Commits Suicide at Her Home
Ill health aggravated by the heat, coupled with the grief over the recent death of a sister, is believed to have been the motive that impelled Mrs. Julia Frances Lowe, wife of J. J. Lowe and a talented singer, to end her life early yesterday morning at her home, 3508 North Twenty-third street. She was in her fiftieth year.
Returning from Perkasie, Pa., at 7 o'clock in the morning, Mr. Lowe found his wife's body in a bathroom on the second floor, which was filled with gas that had escaped from two open jests. He summoned a physician, who expressed the opinion that the woman had been dead about four hours.
A farewell note was left by Mrs. Lowe, the contents of which her husband refused to divulge. She and he devoted much of their time to singing. They were to have appeared together at a campmeeting at Perkasie on Saturday night, but Mrs. Lowe said she did not feel well enough to go. Her husband went alone and it was upon his return that he discovered her death.
11 July 1910
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ENDS HER LIFE BY GAS BECAUSE OF ILL HEALTH
Mrs. Julia Frances Lowe Commits Suicide at Her Home
Ill health aggravated by the heat, coupled with the grief over the recent death of a sister, is believed to have been the motive that impelled Mrs. Julia Frances Lowe, wife of J. J. Lowe and a talented singer, to end her life early yesterday morning at her home, 3508 North Twenty-third street. She was in her fiftieth year.
Returning from Perkasie, Pa., at 7 o'clock in the morning, Mr. Lowe found his wife's body in a bathroom on the second floor, which was filled with gas that had escaped from two open jests. He summoned a physician, who expressed the opinion that the woman had been dead about four hours.
A farewell note was left by Mrs. Lowe, the contents of which her husband refused to divulge. She and he devoted much of their time to singing. They were to have appeared together at a campmeeting at Perkasie on Saturday night, but Mrs. Lowe said she did not feel well enough to go. Her husband went alone and it was upon his return that he discovered her death.
22 December 2009
Miss Janie Cleveland to Be Buried at Waco Today (1922)
Dallas Morning News, Texas
10 December 1922
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MISS JANIE CLEVELAND TO BE BURIED AT WACO TODAY
WACO, Texas, Dec. 9 -- Miss Janie Cleveland, 29 years old, daughter of Mrs. Julia Robertson Cleveland of San Antonio, died in that city Friday. The body will be brought here for burial. Miss Cleveland was a granddaughter of General Felix H. Robertson of Waco, one of the few surviving brigadier generals of the Confederate Army. She was also a niece of District Judge-Elect Felix D. Robertson of Dallas. The funeral of Miss Cleveland will be held here Sunday afternoon.
10 December 1922
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MISS JANIE CLEVELAND TO BE BURIED AT WACO TODAY
WACO, Texas, Dec. 9 -- Miss Janie Cleveland, 29 years old, daughter of Mrs. Julia Robertson Cleveland of San Antonio, died in that city Friday. The body will be brought here for burial. Miss Cleveland was a granddaughter of General Felix H. Robertson of Waco, one of the few surviving brigadier generals of the Confederate Army. She was also a niece of District Judge-Elect Felix D. Robertson of Dallas. The funeral of Miss Cleveland will be held here Sunday afternoon.
20 December 2009
Death Report from the Board of Health (1920)
Columbus Daily Enquirer, Georgia
25 May 1920
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...Death Report from the Board of Health
- Charles B. Harvey, 521 Nineteenth St. Gun shot wounds, May 20th.
- Eddie Randall, 2124 Comer Ave. Cancer, May 21.
- James W. Stokes, 2012 Second Ave. Gun shot wounds, May 22.
- John Amerson May, Seale, Ala. Pneumonia, May 21.
- Mrs. Fannie Banks, Omega, Ga. A__?__ Brights, May 23.
- Infant son of M. G. Kinard, 637 First Ave. May 23.
Colored:
- Elizabeth Pitts, 1123 Dry St. Peritonitis, May 21.
- Lillie Bowman, 1019 Magnolia St. Tuberculosis, May 22.
- Ola Mae Black, 1040 E. Tenth St. Unknown, May 23.
25 May 1920
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...Death Report from the Board of Health
- Charles B. Harvey, 521 Nineteenth St. Gun shot wounds, May 20th.
- Eddie Randall, 2124 Comer Ave. Cancer, May 21.
- James W. Stokes, 2012 Second Ave. Gun shot wounds, May 22.
- John Amerson May, Seale, Ala. Pneumonia, May 21.
- Mrs. Fannie Banks, Omega, Ga. A__?__ Brights, May 23.
- Infant son of M. G. Kinard, 637 First Ave. May 23.
Colored:
- Elizabeth Pitts, 1123 Dry St. Peritonitis, May 21.
- Lillie Bowman, 1019 Magnolia St. Tuberculosis, May 22.
- Ola Mae Black, 1040 E. Tenth St. Unknown, May 23.
18 December 2009
Obituary (1857)
Columbus Ledger - Enquirer, Georgia
12 March 1857
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OBITUARY
Died, in this city, on Saturday the 7th inst., Mrs. ELIZABETH R. CROOK, in the 58th year of her age. She was the daughter of Lieut. Wm Jenkins, of the Virginia Continental Line. Her first marriage was with Mr. Hardy Crawford; her second was with Mr. O. Crook, late of Harris co. Mrs. C. was a woman of piety, good sense and energy. She leaves three children of whom the Hon. M. J. Crawford in one.
12 March 1857
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OBITUARY
Died, in this city, on Saturday the 7th inst., Mrs. ELIZABETH R. CROOK, in the 58th year of her age. She was the daughter of Lieut. Wm Jenkins, of the Virginia Continental Line. Her first marriage was with Mr. Hardy Crawford; her second was with Mr. O. Crook, late of Harris co. Mrs. C. was a woman of piety, good sense and energy. She leaves three children of whom the Hon. M. J. Crawford in one.
17 December 2009
Money for Husband's Death (1902)
Trenton Evening Times, New Jersey
12 February 1902
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MONEY FOR HUSBAND'S DEATH
Mrs. Sarah Cook Brings Suit Against American Bridge Company
Suit for $20,000 damages has been begun by Mrs. Sarah Cook against the American Bridge Company on the allegation that the woman's husband, Joseph Cook, who died recently, was struck and fatally injured by the loose handle of a heavy crane while at work in the big plant on South Warren street.
The injury was received January 22, 1901, and the deceased only survived three days.
Lawyer William M. Jamieson represents the widow.
12 February 1902
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MONEY FOR HUSBAND'S DEATH
Mrs. Sarah Cook Brings Suit Against American Bridge Company
Suit for $20,000 damages has been begun by Mrs. Sarah Cook against the American Bridge Company on the allegation that the woman's husband, Joseph Cook, who died recently, was struck and fatally injured by the loose handle of a heavy crane while at work in the big plant on South Warren street.
The injury was received January 22, 1901, and the deceased only survived three days.
Lawyer William M. Jamieson represents the widow.
15 December 2009
Funeral of Five Miners (1895)
Daily Journal and Tribune, Tennessee
2 December 1895
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Funeral of Five Miners
Brewsters, N.Y., Dec. 1 -- The funerals of five of the men who were killed in the disaster at the Tilly Foster Mine on Thursday took place here to day. The men who were buried were Patrick H. Murtha, John Fagan, Michael Gannon, Thomas Dennis and an unknown Italian miner.
The funerals of James Fox, James Clarke and three of the Italians will be held to-morrow at noon.
The work of recovering the bodies still in the mine will be resumed to-morrow morning. It is probable the Coroner Penny will not hold an inquest until all the bodies have been taken out.
2 December 1895
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Funeral of Five Miners
Brewsters, N.Y., Dec. 1 -- The funerals of five of the men who were killed in the disaster at the Tilly Foster Mine on Thursday took place here to day. The men who were buried were Patrick H. Murtha, John Fagan, Michael Gannon, Thomas Dennis and an unknown Italian miner.
The funerals of James Fox, James Clarke and three of the Italians will be held to-morrow at noon.
The work of recovering the bodies still in the mine will be resumed to-morrow morning. It is probable the Coroner Penny will not hold an inquest until all the bodies have been taken out.
14 December 2009
About Michael Gannon (1900)
Anaconda Standard, Montana
6 March 1900
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ABOUT MICHAEL GANNON,
A Friend Says the Dead Man Was Not a Murderer.
To the Editor of the Standard
Dear Sir, The statement made in Missoula by a gentleman from Detroit, Mich. in the Standard of March 2, that Michael Gannon who was lately killed here in Butte, had killed a man in Michigan and then fled the state, is a mistake, as Michael Gannon, or his brother, who it is said left the state soon after, were never in the state of Michigan, as they came direct from the East here to Butte. Please publish this in justice to his friends. Respectfully yours, M.D.M.
Butte, March 3, 1900.
6 March 1900
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ABOUT MICHAEL GANNON,
A Friend Says the Dead Man Was Not a Murderer.
To the Editor of the Standard
Dear Sir, The statement made in Missoula by a gentleman from Detroit, Mich. in the Standard of March 2, that Michael Gannon who was lately killed here in Butte, had killed a man in Michigan and then fled the state, is a mistake, as Michael Gannon, or his brother, who it is said left the state soon after, were never in the state of Michigan, as they came direct from the East here to Butte. Please publish this in justice to his friends. Respectfully yours, M.D.M.
Butte, March 3, 1900.
13 December 2009
Died (1841)
Macon Weekly Telegraph, Georgia
30 March 1841
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DIED
On Monday 23d inst., of Inflamatory Rheumatism. Mr. ADDISON PRATT, of this city, late of Fayetteville, Onandaga County, New York, aged 26 years.
The deceased has left a disconsolate wife and child, affectionate Parents, a loving Brother and Sisters, and a large circle of friends and acquaintances to mourn his untimely death. -- He was one of God's noblest works, and highly esteemed and beloved by all who knew him.
At his residence, in the city of Savannah, Ga., on Tuesday, the 9th day of February, 1841, Mr. AMASA BENNETT, a native of the State of New York, in the 44th year of his age.
At his residence near Forsyth, Ga. ISAIAH CHAPMAN, Esq. in the 59th year of his age.
In Baldwin County, Alabama, on the 4th March, at the residence of Charles Hall, Jr., Mrs. JANE MORRIS, consort of E. J. L. Morris of Savannah, Geo., aged 28 years.
At his residence, in Marshal county, Miss., on the 11th of January, HARRISON JONES, Sen'r in the 84th year of his age.
In Jones county on the 3d inst., A. M. JAMES HENRY, infant son of Nathan and Elizabeth Passmore, aged four months and 21 days.
In Randolph county, on the 16th February, in the 56th year of his age, JACK WILBOURN, a native of Virginia.
In Charleston, S.C. on the 11th of February, Mr. A. C. MACKAY.
In Savannah, Geo. on the 25th inst., DAVID GOLIGHTLY, Esq., formerly of Spartanburg Dist., S.C. aged 35 years.
In Tallahassee, Florida, on the 3d inst., Gen. STEPHEN MILLER, a native of Dauphin County, North Carolina.
30 March 1841
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DIED
On Monday 23d inst., of Inflamatory Rheumatism. Mr. ADDISON PRATT, of this city, late of Fayetteville, Onandaga County, New York, aged 26 years.
The deceased has left a disconsolate wife and child, affectionate Parents, a loving Brother and Sisters, and a large circle of friends and acquaintances to mourn his untimely death. -- He was one of God's noblest works, and highly esteemed and beloved by all who knew him.
At his residence, in the city of Savannah, Ga., on Tuesday, the 9th day of February, 1841, Mr. AMASA BENNETT, a native of the State of New York, in the 44th year of his age.
At his residence near Forsyth, Ga. ISAIAH CHAPMAN, Esq. in the 59th year of his age.
In Baldwin County, Alabama, on the 4th March, at the residence of Charles Hall, Jr., Mrs. JANE MORRIS, consort of E. J. L. Morris of Savannah, Geo., aged 28 years.
At his residence, in Marshal county, Miss., on the 11th of January, HARRISON JONES, Sen'r in the 84th year of his age.
In Jones county on the 3d inst., A. M. JAMES HENRY, infant son of Nathan and Elizabeth Passmore, aged four months and 21 days.
In Randolph county, on the 16th February, in the 56th year of his age, JACK WILBOURN, a native of Virginia.
In Charleston, S.C. on the 11th of February, Mr. A. C. MACKAY.
In Savannah, Geo. on the 25th inst., DAVID GOLIGHTLY, Esq., formerly of Spartanburg Dist., S.C. aged 35 years.
In Tallahassee, Florida, on the 3d inst., Gen. STEPHEN MILLER, a native of Dauphin County, North Carolina.
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07 December 2009
Death Record: Capt. J. B. Lyle (1913)
27 August 1913
Charlotte Observer, North Carolina
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DEATH RECORD
CAPT. J. B. LYLE
South Carolina Confederate Veteran Dies in Oklahoma
(Special to The Observer)
Gaffney, Aug 26 -- People all over South Carolina will be saddened by the news of the death of Capt. J. B. Lyle, which occurred at Caddo, Okla., information of which has just reached Gaffney. Captain Lyles served throughout the War Between the States in Col. Asbury Coward's regiment and was distinguished for his bravery. An army comrade of his relates that Capt. Lyle performed the seemingly impossible feat of forcing 600 Union soldiers to surrender at the point of an empty gun.
He was 84 years of age at the time of his death.
He was related to some of the most prominent families of South Carolina in the various counties. His wife, who survives him, was Miss Dora McArthur of this county and he is also survived by one daughter, Miss Fannie Lyle, and two sons, Messrs. Joe and Ed.
Directly after the war Captain Lyle became an instructor in what was then Limestone Female College and later conducted a private school in Gaffney. In the year 1871 he went to the West where he made a name which has been honored and where his memory will be held sacred.
Charlotte Observer, North Carolina
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DEATH RECORD
CAPT. J. B. LYLE
South Carolina Confederate Veteran Dies in Oklahoma
(Special to The Observer)
Gaffney, Aug 26 -- People all over South Carolina will be saddened by the news of the death of Capt. J. B. Lyle, which occurred at Caddo, Okla., information of which has just reached Gaffney. Captain Lyles served throughout the War Between the States in Col. Asbury Coward's regiment and was distinguished for his bravery. An army comrade of his relates that Capt. Lyle performed the seemingly impossible feat of forcing 600 Union soldiers to surrender at the point of an empty gun.
He was 84 years of age at the time of his death.
He was related to some of the most prominent families of South Carolina in the various counties. His wife, who survives him, was Miss Dora McArthur of this county and he is also survived by one daughter, Miss Fannie Lyle, and two sons, Messrs. Joe and Ed.
Directly after the war Captain Lyle became an instructor in what was then Limestone Female College and later conducted a private school in Gaffney. In the year 1871 he went to the West where he made a name which has been honored and where his memory will be held sacred.
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06 December 2009
Margaret Williams Dies (1908)
24 July 1908
Lexington Herald, Kentucky
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MARGARET WILLIAMS DIES
Margaret Williams, aged fifty-two years, died at the home of Miss Emma B. Payton, at No. 117 West Hight Street, Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock after a protracted illness. She had lived in the homes of W. H. Harrison, Sr., and the Riley family since she was seven years old and in all these years was a faithful servant. Her death not only comes as a great loss to the family in which she lived, but to all those who knew her. She is survived by her sister, Lizzie Richardson, and brother, Burrell Williams. The funeral services and burial will take place in the Lexington cemetery at 3:30 o'clock this afternoon.
Lexington Herald, Kentucky
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MARGARET WILLIAMS DIES
Margaret Williams, aged fifty-two years, died at the home of Miss Emma B. Payton, at No. 117 West Hight Street, Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock after a protracted illness. She had lived in the homes of W. H. Harrison, Sr., and the Riley family since she was seven years old and in all these years was a faithful servant. Her death not only comes as a great loss to the family in which she lived, but to all those who knew her. She is survived by her sister, Lizzie Richardson, and brother, Burrell Williams. The funeral services and burial will take place in the Lexington cemetery at 3:30 o'clock this afternoon.
05 December 2009
George T. Spears, Mine Executive, Dies (1942)
26 February 1942
Dallas Morning News, Texas
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George T. Spears, Mine Executive, Dies
GRAND SALINE, Texas, Feb. 25 -- George T. Spears, 74, superintendent of Morton Salt Company's lignite mines at Alba, died Wednesday following an illness of six months. Funeral will be held Friday morning at the family residence in Alba.
He was a native of Georgia, moved here in 1916. He was well known over East Texas. He is survived by his wife, two sons, Sim L. Spears, Houston; John Michael Spears, Alba; a daughter, Mrs. Charles Pascoe, Houston; a sister, Mrs. Howard Chammack, Little Rock, Ark.; one grandchild and one great-grandchild.
Dallas Morning News, Texas
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George T. Spears, Mine Executive, Dies
GRAND SALINE, Texas, Feb. 25 -- George T. Spears, 74, superintendent of Morton Salt Company's lignite mines at Alba, died Wednesday following an illness of six months. Funeral will be held Friday morning at the family residence in Alba.
He was a native of Georgia, moved here in 1916. He was well known over East Texas. He is survived by his wife, two sons, Sim L. Spears, Houston; John Michael Spears, Alba; a daughter, Mrs. Charles Pascoe, Houston; a sister, Mrs. Howard Chammack, Little Rock, Ark.; one grandchild and one great-grandchild.
03 December 2009
In Case You Missed It - November 2009
These were the most viewed obituaries / posts over the last thirty days. I'm highlighting them here in case someone interested missed them the first time around.
- In Case You Missed It -- October 2009
- James W. Bussey Dies While Sitting in Auto (1927)
- W. P. Zumwalt Dies at Home (1947)
- Deaths & Funerals: Miss Katherine A. Ayres (1920)
- Deaths & Funerals: Henry P. Burghard (1920)
- Another Old Citizen Gone (1869)
- Betty Ann Whisnant Bussey (2008)
- Obituaries -- ZUMWALT (1975)
- Strange Double Tragedy (1906)
- Rev. J. Addison Henry's Will (1906)
- James Alexander "Jim Alex" Bussey (2005)
- In Case You Missed It -- October 2009
- James W. Bussey Dies While Sitting in Auto (1927)
- W. P. Zumwalt Dies at Home (1947)
- Deaths & Funerals: Miss Katherine A. Ayres (1920)
- Deaths & Funerals: Henry P. Burghard (1920)
- Another Old Citizen Gone (1869)
- Betty Ann Whisnant Bussey (2008)
- Obituaries -- ZUMWALT (1975)
- Strange Double Tragedy (1906)
- Rev. J. Addison Henry's Will (1906)
- James Alexander "Jim Alex" Bussey (2005)
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