Obit: Thomas William Washington Stinson - Bossier Parish, La.

Submitted by: Susan Shaver
Source: Bossier Banner, January 31, 1924



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T. W. W. Stinson Passes Away 

A grievous duty that confronts us this week is to chronicle the passing of an 
old friend and camping companion.  Thomas William Washington Stinson, aged 
sixty-eight years, died at his home in this place about three o'clock this 
morning, his death being directly attributable to an attack of penumonia 
which developed Sunday, though he had for some years suffered from a heart 
trouble and was thus failing in health and vitality. 

Mr. Stinson was born in Bossier Parish March 12, 1856, and was the eldest son 
of R. T. and Theresa (Hamilton) Stinson, both deceased.  His father, a 
Confederate veteran, was twice married, the maiden name of his second wife 
being Harriet Hilton.  She passed away some years ago.  October 18, 1880, Mr. 
Stinson was united in marriage ot Miss Annette Woodruff, a native of South 
Louisiana.  To this union was born nine children; six of whom are living, 
residing in Benton and near by.  They are:  Mrs. W. W. Carter, Messrs. W. G., 
T. W., W. A. and D. H. Stinson and Mrs. B. A. Kelly, Jr.  Some years ago 
being left a widow, on March 4, 1908, Mr. Stinson was united in marriage to 
Miss Emmett Tidwell, and she and her one son, William Emmett, survive him.   
Also, he is survived by one half-sister and two half-brothers, who are:  Mrs. 
Theresa Ogilvie, of Benton; Mr. John H. Stinson of Dixie, Caddo Parish and 
Mr. Gray Stinson, residing on North Riverside Plantation, three miles to the 
south of Benton. 

The parents of the deceased were united in marriage in Bossier Parish 
November 11, 1852 and his birth (during 1856) occurred during a pivotol 
period in the history of the South.  With an unusual burden to bear while 
still a boy, and that during the Confederate struggle, his hardships and 
responsibilities were greatly added to following the war.  But by brunt of 
hard work and perseverance he achieved his purposes, providing well for those 
dependent upon him while yet in his teens and, while he was yet a young man 
accumulated considerable property, later added to, and finally became 
independent through agricultural pursuits alone. 

Such record as he made is worthy of emulation.  And more may be said of him.   
He was charitable and kindly, and during his long residence in this section 
many less fortunate profited through his benevolence.  As head of his 
household Mr. Stinson was a good provider; as a parent he was kindly and 
indulgent.  As a friend he was constant and ever worthy of confidence and 
esteem.  Many aside from his relatives keenly deplore his death. 

The remains will be laid to rest in the old Red River Church Cemetery, near 
Linton at eleven o'clock tomorrow (Friday) forenoon, and the funeral services 
will be conducted at the grave-side by Rev. A. J. Bonnette, of Plain Dealing, 
pastor of the Benton Methodist Church, and Rev. J. B. Williams, Presiding 
Elder of the Lake Charles District of the Louisiana Conference, M. E. Church, 
South who was conducting a series of meetings here when the deceased united 
with the church.  No active pall bearers will be named because of so many of 
his old friends being sick or indisposed at this time. 
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