Obituary for James H. B. East, Randolph, Alabama http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/randolph/obits/jhbeast.txt ============================================= USGENWEB PROJECT NOTICE: In keeping with the USGenWeb policy of providing free information on the Internet, this data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages cannot be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Project Archives to store the file permanently for free access. This file is copyrighted and contributed by: William Fischer, Jr. ============================================= December 2001 ACCIDENTALLY KILLED ---------------------------- Mr. J. H. B. EAST was accidentally shot and instantly killed at his home east of Wedowee this morning. He was crossing a wire fence when his shot gun discharged. Mr. EAST was a good man. He leaves a large family. Mrs. Mary Sharp, of this city [Roanoke], is a half sister of the deceased. [From The Roanoke Leader (Randolph County, Alabama), 29 Mar 1916, p.1] ------- James H. B. EAST, 9 Feb 1860--29 Mar 1916, Interred in High Pine Baptist Church Cemetery, Randolph County, Alabama. Benjamin EAST, Abt 15 Nov 1834--17 Nov 1911, his father, Mrs. Benjamin EAST, Abt 1836--20 Nov 1911, his mother, Interred in an unmarked grave in High Pine Baptist Church Cemetery.