ALANSON WOOD MOORE DIARIES, Franklin Parish Louisiana Submitted by: Barbara Tuttle Nov. 1999 ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm **********************************************   FUNERALS ATTENDED BY A.W. MOORE 1889 July 21 Mrs. Mary E. Killian, wife of J.N. Killian 1890 Jan 24 Phillip C. Kenton Jan 25 Kate A. Parker, wife of Ed Parker, Jr. March 5 Lucinda A. Howell, wife of B.W. Howell 1891 Jan 12 Mrs. Martha D. King, wife of John M. King Jan 20 Edward Parker, Sr. 1899 Jan 1 Mrs. Cynthia Osborn, widow of J.W. Osborn, at the Bend graveyard. She was 75 years of age. March 17 Dr. W.M. Guice M.D. at M.E. church Winnsboro, La. Services were held-then at the grave. He was 70 yrs. of age. April 24 Mrs. Dollie Parker, wife of W.O. Parker. At the grave at Winnsboro, La. She was 47 yrs. of age. April 24 Miss Ollie Wylie at the church, the graveyard at Winnsboro. She was 20 yrs. of age. April 26 Miss Cora McCoy at Oakley graveyard, just at sunset. May 1 Mrs. Missouri Jones, wife of T.E. Jones at the graveyard at Wm. Buie's in Burnt Prairie just at dusk. She was 63 yrs. of age. I did not attend the following burials March 20 Mrs. Rachel G. Moore May 9 Mrs. Gordy-Holly Grove May 24 Infant daughter of W.M. Kincade May 25 Mrs. Mattie Martin, wife of Jno. B. Martin Jan Mrs. Nancy Griffing, wife of G.W. Griffing Feb Mrs. Sarah A. Caraway May 28 Infant daughter of Eli & Fanny Moore June 8 Jos. C. Carroll, aged about 54 years 1899 June 19 Miss Sallie G. Matthews, aged about 70 years of cancer of nose, extending to mouth & eyes. June 25 I attended the burial of Mrs. Jane F. H. Hampton, who died the 24th inst aged 62 years & 2 days. She had been a great sufferer for several years with cancer of the womb. June 26 Mrs. Roe-whose husband & family was living at T.J. Matthews place in Boeuff Prairie was found dead in bed-this P.M. June 29 Irene, daughter of Jno. R. & Mary Moore, struck by lightening at 4:30 P.M. and died instantly. July 9 Mrs. Bettie Thomas, daughter of B.W. Howell of Gilbert, La. Aged about 35 July 10 Funeral service at Methodist church Gilbert. Interment at Oakley cemetery 4 o'clk P.M. July 15 Infant-5 mos. old of Mrs. Bettie Thomas who died 9 inst. July 19 Mrs. Zelia Pearce aged about 75 yrs-an invalid for several years July 20 Henry, son of T.P. & Mattie Duncan-aged 4 yrs-of congestion. This child was born without fingers on one hand except the thumb. July 20 Mrs. Dunn, wife of Ralph Dunn, of Lone Cedar neighborhood-Consumption. Aug 3 Mrs. Emily Geinbolott? aged about 35 yrs Consumption, as result of measles-about 2 yrs Aug 11 S.H. Trahern-aged about 45-of congestion Aug 20 Mrs. Martha Matthews nee Buie-widow of J.L. Matthews-aged 66 yrs-had been an invalid 4 or 5 yrs Aug 24 Mrs. Emma Philips nee Ferrar-widow of Dick Philips young, not over 21 or 22 yrs-had been quite hearty but died suddenly of congestion of colon morbis? or some similar disease. Oct 2 Foster Washburn aged about 13 yrs of swamp fever of three days Oct 3 His funeral services at the Methodist church at 3 or 4 P.M. 1899 Nov 15 E. Frank Williams near Crowville aged about 64 or 65 yrs. I did not attend this funeral Nov 15 Mrs. Minnie E. Eale? wife of Prof. T.H. Harris principal of the high school at Opelousas. She had been affected with asthma and indigestion for several years. as being sent from Opelousas to Columbia by rail and to this place by team. Nov 16 Services at the Methodist church at 4:30 P.M. Dec 6 W.G. McCoy aged about 60 been in failing health several months Dec 8 Mrs. Langford wife of John Langford. Did not appear to be in good health for several years. Dec 13 John Langford husband of the above named Mrs. Langford died. He likewise appeared to be in bad health. Dec 16? Henry West, died of pneumonia, four or five years ago, he had the misfortune to lose one of his legs at the knee and the poor man had a hard way of making a support for his family. Dec 23 Hollis McCabe aged about 15 years of slow fever, died a happy death. Dec 25 Willis Wylie aged about 17 years, of pneumonia, sick about 4 weeks but not of pneumonia all that time. Dec 28 Mrs. Paulina Carroll aged about 50 years of pneumonia of about 5 days duration. Dec 28 Mrs. Tom Johnson of child bed Dec 29 Dr. W.H. Thompson aged about 35 years of a complication of diseases super----- and aggrevated by the too friendly use of intoxicating liquors. 1900 Jan 8 Mrs. Turner-sister of Mrs. R.M. Steele-child bed-the child is living. Buried in the cemetery in Winnsboro. May 20 Mrs. Lizzie Ward-the widow of Isaac Ward, age about 65 years. Died at R.M. Ward's. She was a native of this country. 1900 May 21 Mrs. Lucy Reed, age about 70 years, she was a native of this country. Her maiden name, Rainy, first married to D.F. Garner, next J.G. Reed. Was laid in Coax church cemetery June 7 Mrs. Lena Bonner widow of W.G. Bonner age 48 years. Maiden name Frazier. A native of Mississippi but a resident of this parish, Boeuff Prairie, since 1860. She was well educated and cultured lady. Laid away in the cemetery at the Carraway place in Boeuff Prairie. July 5 Mrs. Nellie Ward, consort of R.M. Ward, aged about 40 years, a native of this parish. Maiden name Womble. July 7 Coffin sent out this A.M. for the interment of Benj. W. Howell near Gilbert, who is reported to have died this morning at 4 o'clock this A.M. Aged about 67 years. Was a Welshman Has been in that neighborhood since 1859. A good man is gone. July 13 Lewis J. Baum, of foreign birth, married Miss Lenora Lewis, a granddaughter of Mrs. Mary Ann Brannan, about 23 years ago. Lived here continuously except about 4 years in Natchez, Mississippi, and the last 18 months at Cheneaux in Ouachita Parish, died at that place about 6 o'clock A.M. Aged about 55. July 16 Harral E. King, son of Jno. M. King, had been in Texas two or three years, took sick in Texas, started home, died on the train about 5 miles north of Winnsboro Depot at 4 o'clock P.M. Was warm when taken off the train. Very yellow and poorly clad Aged about 20 years. July 17 He was buried at the Oak Grove cemetery after appropriate services in the church at that place. in the presence of about 100 persons. July 18 Lizzie, infant daughter of D. Webster Ward, 7 years old. Died of "congestion", was buried at "The Bend" cemetery in presence of about 20 persons Services at the grave. 1900 July 29 Dewitt Clinton Scott, aged about 50 years, about 20 years ago became addicted to the morphine habit; in getting rid of that contracted the habit of drink. This so shattered his constitution and nervous system as to make him a physical wreck and dropsical for several months prior to his death Services at the church at 4 P.M. Rainy day. Aug 16 James H. Thomas, aged about 45 years, had been in feeble health 6 weeks or more, was unconscious several hours before death. Never heard that he made any effort to prepare for the change of worlds. Had lived a reckless life. In the mercantile business, was an adventurer and a failure. I was not at his burial. 1901 Jan 21 Mary Thompson, daughter of Dr. W.H. Thompson, who died 29 Dec 1899 and Mrs. Lizzie Thompson, who survives Mary, aged about 15 years. Was taken with some segment in right side. Last summer and it continued to enlarge and in the fall she was carried to New Orleans where an operation was performed and a tumor that weighed 12 lbs. was removed. She was sent home as cured. About one month ago it commenced to enlarge again and she died as stated above. Jan 22 She was carried to Harrisonburg for burial. Feb 24 Mrs. Nannie E. Osborn, wife of W.R. Osborn and daughter of Mr. G.W. Griffing. Aged about 35 years. Was mother of 8 children. The ----- about 4 or 5 weeks. How sad the thought! Cut down in the noontime of life. Feb 25 Funeral services at the house. Solemn and impressive. A large crowd assembled. Buried at 4 o'clock P.M. at the Bend cemetery. May 13 John Williams aged about 35, son of Otho Williams and Martha Tarver, both deceased. Was taken with 1901 May 13 pneumonia last Tuesday night, today being Monday and died last night. He leaves a widow and one child, 12 or 15 months old. His oldest brother, I. Newt.Williams and his widow seemed to give vent to their grief more than anyone else. Was buried at the Thomas graveyard at 5 o'clock P.M. All the services had at the grave, in the presence of a large congregation. May 21 W.I. Wade, aged 45 years. Came here from Caldwell Parish in June, 1900. Merchandised and carried on blacksmith and wagon shop. Some three weeks ago took measles, thought he was well, was up two days, took bath, relapsed. Medical skill could not arrest the disease. Funeral services at the house, several persons present. Interred 6 o'clock P.M. by side of two of his children laid away last Sep & Oct. May 22 Infant, two years old of Mr. & Mrs. Stegall, who came from Mississippi last winter. Services at the grave here, not very many in attendance. June 10 Infant daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Chas. Abell; four years old. Had been sick two weeks and two days. The complaint was mostly in its head, supposed to be a rising, collection of pus and it seemed to suffer excruciating pain. It was buried at sun setting. July 21 Mrs. Mary Eleanor Buie, consort of Judge Duncan Buie. Born in Harrisonburgh, La. July 1839, aged at her death 62 years. The last 5 or 6 years had been engaged in teaching school. For which she was fully competent. She had the utmost confidence of all her pupils. Her health had been failing for the past 6 months. and for the past six weeks she was unable to do anything but was not confined to her bed more than 8 or 10 days. It can be said of her, " A good school teacher and a good woman is gone". Was buried at Winnsboro 6 1/2 P.M. She leaves 7 children, 4 sons & 3 daughters, all grown. 1901 Aug 8 Miss Mary E. Buie, aged about 64 years, a femme sole, born and reared and constantly lived within ten of her grave which is at the Matthews place called "China Grove" in Boeuff Prairie, La. She was a Christian of the purist type. Had known her personally over 40 years. Never heard alleged against her the least indiscreet act or blemish on her moral or religious character. The last four years of her life was a great sufferer, from cancer, which hastened her demise; but with it all she was not heard to murmer or complain. She would suffer for attention but would not let her wants be known lest she would trouble someone. But she had all the attention and care that faithful hands could render. She died at Mitten? Dailey's house, which she had made her home the last two years or more. At the house the services were conducted and between 3 & 4 o'clock, was laid away at a beautiful place near the roots of a large pin oak, in a grave in the open prairie. A large concourse of people attended the services at the house & at the grave. Aug 24 Mr. John A. Morris, age not known exactly but about 65 or 67. Is a Virginian by birth but a resident of Tensas and Franklin Parishes for the past 45 or 50 years. Was a Methodist and was well informed on many subjects and general history. He lived to bury all his family except one daughter, Ruby, and one son, Robert. He had "Bright's Disease" for two or three years, on 22 he had a paralytical stroke from which he never recovered. There were very few who attended his interrment-10 men & 1 boy, white-3 men & 1 woman, negroes. His persecuted life & meagerly attended burial impresses me that he lived a religious life, and in consequence thereof, his end was peace. Sep 4 Mrs. Hickingbottam, wife of John Hickingbottam, and sister of John C. & W.H. Adams, age not known, had given birth to a child four days previous. Decomposi- tion set in so rapidly that the corpse could not be left out of the ground. When I got to the grave at the Magnolia church those present had just filled the grave and were leaving. Had no services. 1901 Sep 4 On my way home was halted at Kenton Chapel where a grave was being dug for Samuel Meredith who had been sick for 20 months of "Bright's Disease" aged 31 years & some months. At 3 P.M. in the church services were conducted using the text, " For who knew if this earthly tabernacle was dissolved, we have a building of God a house not made with hands eternal in the heavens", 2 Cor 5-1. Services were impressive. Sep 12 John Duncan, aged about 35 years, not known exactly, at Oak Grove school house in presence of 30 or 40 people. Know nothing of his religious experience nor of his preparedness to meet death. Believe he was a member of the Baptist church. He was a hard working man & made a good living for his family. Sept 15 Mrs. Mary Jane Russell, aged 74 years, wife of James E. Russell who still survives aged 81. They had lived together 56 years & 10 months from their marriage to her death. She had been in failing health for several months. It was her last request that I perform the furneral services at her burial, which I accordingly did at 3 o'clock P.M. at the Ogden graveyard in the presence of 50 or 60 people. I preached a sermon using the text, "So teach us to number our days that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom" Ps. 90-12 Sept 29 Mrs. Josephine Mock, wife of David Mock, age 46 years. She had been ill sor some months but was taken bad Tuesday 23 with hemmorhages from the lungs and died Friday night 26th. She leaves husband & 5 children. Funeral services were held in Oak Grove school house in the presence of a large crowd of attendees. The services were affective and impressive Text, "Awake to righteousness and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of God".1 Cor.15-34 1901 Oct 12 Mrs. Fanny Reagan, daughter of C.A. Tarver, age about 18 years. A part of the services held at her father's where she died and the service concluded by funeral sermon at Lone Cedar church from the text, "All the days of my appointed time will I wait till my change comes". Job 14-14. About 150 persons in attendance Burial about 4 o'clock P.M. Oct 13 Infant daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Turner, a girl about 13 months. Services conducted in the parlor at the Earle hotel. Burial at the graveyard at 11 A.M. 1902 July 28 Laura Howington, nee Scott, wife of Thos. J. Howington, Jr., died at the home of her husband's father yesterday eve. Was buried this eve in the family burying ground at Coax church, after suitable and appropriate services conducted by this writer, according to the ritual of the discipline of the M.E.C.S. in the church in the presence of a large congregation. She had not been sick long nor thought to be dangerous, but from the effects of worry and over fatigue waiting on and nursing her husband who is affected with consumption. She leaves two small children. I know nothing of her readiness to meet death and it conseq- ences. Aug 18 Jesse Wiggins, son of David F. Wiggins, at the "Wiggins or Brannin" graveyard in Little Brake in the presence of quite a crowd of friends of the deceased. He had been sick two or three days of fever but was considered of a serious nature but finally congested and soon died. The services were all had at the grave late in the evening. Sept 22 Charlie Hendry, son of Thos G. Hendry, aged about 18 years. Was not sick. His father had him with him at Oak Ridge the preceeding week and when he got ready to take him to the train to come home Saturday eve, he yielded to the entreaties of his son Charlie to let him stay at Oak Ridge till he returned Monday. His father consented for him to stay on the conditions that he was not to drink any whiskey nor go to the Lake Lafourche. 1902 Sept 22 Charlie violated both conditions of the agreement, he got drunk and went to the lake Sunday morning with some boys and went in bathing. He could not swim and was advised by bystanders not to go beyond a certain pole that was standing in the water. Not heeding the advice, went beyond the pole & over into 27 feet of water and drowned. He was neither good nor an obedient boy. About four hours after he past the boundary line, the body was fished up. And the result of the son's disobedience telegraphed to his father. Oct 23 Thomas J. Howington, aged about 35 years, husband of Laura, who was buried the 28th of July. He had the consumption for more than a year and for the last month was confined to his room & bed. And was a great sufferer. He left no evidence of his readiness to meet the great judge of the quick and the dead. Services were held Coax church in the presence of a large crowd of people. Oct 28 David Roach King, son of John M. King, and son-in-l law of R.M. Steele. Death caused by getting caught in the machinery of W.J. Cordill steam gin near the N.O. & N.W. R.R. depot and mashed about to a mummy, scarcely a bone in his body that was not broken. He lived one hour and twenty minutes, but never spoke, nor was he conscious. On the 29th, the masons of Lodge No. 246 took charge of the body and conveyed it to the Methodist church where they expected services to be conducted by the Methodist minister; but on account of not having a perfect understanding, the minister was not present. The Masons, of which the deceased was a member, performed the services at the church and at the graves according to the ritual of the order. He was a member of the "Knights of Pythias" also. Which order joined in the procession and performed their part of the funeral rights at the grave. 1902 Nov 10 Solomon M. Lowry, aged 72 years and a resident of Franklin Parish 46 years. Had been in feeble health 12 or 18 months. Was laid to rest in the graveyard in Winnsboro after fit and appropriate services conducted by the writer at the Methodist church, of which church the deceased had been a member for nearly half a century, but not at this place. There was a little inter-regnum in his religious life in the latter years then on account of some family troubles. Some 18 years ago, he and his family moved to Florida, not liking that country, he returned to his old home in two or three years, but his wife refused to return with him and she never came back. He sued and obtained a divorce on the grounds of abandonment. He could have obtained it on other grounds. He was ever held in high estimation in the public mind. Nov 12 Lucius Alolphus Thompson, aged 45 years 11 months, argued a criminal case in the District court before the jury Saturday evening the 8th inst., took a chill Sunday morning about 3 o'clock and swamp fever developed and he died at 5:30 P.M. Tuesday. The Masons called to meet at the hall of Lodge No. 246 at 1:30 P.M. Wednesday, formed a procession & marched to the residence of the deceased, thence with the corpse to the Methodist church where the obsequies were performed by Rev. J.M. Henry, thence to the grave where the Knights of Pythias performed services according to the Ritual of the order. After which the Masonic fraternity concluded the services. It is estimated there were 300 or more people at the burial. The deceased had held the office of District Attorney about 19 years and he made an efficient one. He was a good neighbor and citizen. Nov 12 At 7:00 P.M., Maurice, infant son of A.D.O. & M.V. Moore, aged 2 years, died of flux and inflammation of bowels. Was sick seven days. At 3 o'clock P.M. Thursday the 13th at the resident, the services were held, Rev. A.S.J. Neill officiating. Then to the grave followed by a large attendance of people. 1902 Dec 22 Mrs. Sallie E. Adams, nee Ramage, wife of John C. Adams, born on the place and near the spot where she died, about 35 years of age. Her first education was received her mother and an elder half sister, Miss Lou Kate Bradley who afterwards married Ed Young. After attending the schools in the country, graduated at the Whitworth Female College at Brookhaven, Miss. Devoted some 12 or 15 years teaching, most of the time at her home town, Winnsboro, La. and was assistant teacher in the Winnsboro high school one or two sessions. By her own industry and energy at her school work accumulated sufficient means to build, complete and furnish a palatial residence, two stories, in which she lived and died. On 11 April 1889, she married John C. Adams, who now survives her. The issue of that marriage is two little boys, Ramage and Julian. She was sick about 28 days. Attacked with pain in head, slow fever, was delirious most of the time of her sickness. Died about 6 A.M. Sunday Dec 21. Miss Sallie was kind natured, had a pleasant word for everybody and was never heard to indulge in slang words or phrases In her demeanor was neat, tidy and graceful. In her dress, was stylish and tasteful, but not gaudy or dashing She was a Christian spirited and high toned lady. At the request of her sister, Mrs. Kate Young, the writer read the "Funeral Services" laid down in "The Episcopal church Prayer Book", of which church she was a member, at the Methodist church, which followed by the burial services of "The Order of the Eastern Star" of which order she was a member and at the grave the the church services were concluded and she was interred in the presence of a large gathering of friends, not withstanding the cold, cloudy, damp wintry day at 3 P.M. Dec 22. 1902 Dec 22 Mrs. Sallie A Wylie, nee Brinsfield, died 11:40 P.M. Dec 21, aged 54 years, consort of W.H. Wylie, who died in Nov or Dec 1895. In August 1899, she had the measles. In Dec following had pneumonia from the effects of these diseases. She never recovered. Went into consumption, after suffering the complaint two years and the last year was confined to her room and for the last 3 or 4 months to her bed, during that time lost her speech and was heard to speak above a whisper. Born in Maryland on the Eastern Shore in 1848, came to Franklin parish with her father's family, in August 1863 and located in Boeuff Prairie country, married W.H. Wylie in 1875. There were 7 children the issue of her marriage, 4 of whom are dead and 3 living. She was a member of the Methodist church and was highly respected by all who knew her. Expressed herself as being ready and perfectly willing to meet death at its coming. Services were held at the Methodist church at 4 P.M. Owing to the incliment eve and just returned from interring Mrs. Sallie Adams and the lateness of the hour, the congregation was small, but a good attendance all things considered. Services cancelled at the grave and she interred at 5 P.M. 1903 Jan 18 Mr. William Buie died at his home in Burnt Prairie in Franklin parish La. at about 9 o'clock, at the age of 82 years and 3 mos. Was born within three miles of where he died on 14 Oct 1820 and had passed all the days of his natural life in the immediate community of where his remains now lie. The services were con- ducted by the writer in the house of the deceased at 3 o'clock P.M. in the presence of a large gathering of people, his children, grand children, great grand children, nephews and nieces and firends. Everybody was his friend. He was never heard to speak evil of anyone and his life was uniform, honorable and upright in all his relations to the community and society that no one had any just cause to speak evil of him. He never had any political aspirations, but was always in favor of right and against the wrong. His word was his bond and was so accepted and taken by all with whom he had business dealings. His name was ever held in the highest esteem. He was blessed with good health 1903 Jan 18 all his life, bodily, and of a cheerful, gentle spirit. For the past 4 or 5 years had not been able to do much or travel about not from sickness, but from weakness. Up to that time, he had lived an active, outdoor life. About 4 months ago he was at his son Henry's and in going down the steps, which hurt him, from the effects of which he never fully recovered. He was not wasted away by his disease but simply worn out and the busy wheels of life ceased to move with very little premonitions. There was very little change in his personal appearance as he lay in his casket and as he appeared in life. Truly it can be said of William Buie, " A good man is gone from us". Apr 19 Mrs. S. Clara Osborn, wife of Beverly D. Scott, daughter of A.F. Osborn & his wife Virginia Perkins, aged about 38 or 39 years. Died about 4 P.M. on 17 inst. Had been confined to her bed about six weeks, paralyzed in left leg, left arm and right side of face and head. Several days before her death could neither speak nor see. Paralysis seemed to affect the whole body. For four days previous to her death, she could not swallow anything, not even water. During that time, her eyes had not been opened, neither had she seen the light of day. A few seconds before death her eyes opened wide and she seemed to be looking far off in the distant future, a pleasant smile past over her features, her eyes closed and breathing ceased. Services conducted by the writer at the Baptist church in the presence of a large and attentive audience. At 4 o'clock P.M. her remains were lowered to rest in the cemetery to await the resurrection morning. She leaves surviving, her husband, one son, an only child, a mother, three sisters,one brother, one half-sister and one half-brother. The writer celebrated the rites of matrimony of the deceased and her surviving husband on the 6th May 1885. 1903 July 6 Mrs. Bridget Meyers, consort of John Meyers, a native of Ireland, came to the town of Winnsboro, La. some- where about the year 1857. John Meyer also came here a shoe-maker by trade, about the year 1858 or 1859. Soon after his arrival here, he and Bridget were married. Both being addicted to the drink habit, would have sprees, fusses, family fueds and fights together, would never part and live separate awhile. Neither had any money or property when they were married except his shoemaker's outfit. He was a good workman, always had work on hand and got a good price for his work and accumulated some money. He joined the second company of volunteers that left this parish, "The Life Guards", under Duncan Buie, Captain, and went into the Confederate army and made a good soldier till the close of the war in April 1865. After that he returned to his wife in Winnsboro and resumed his trade and also the drinking and quarreling habit, which he kept up till the fall of 1875 when he joined a temperance order and faithfully kept the pledges up to this date. His wife, Bridget, has been an invalid for a year or more and for the past six months or more had been almost helpless and for some time demented. She died about 4 A.M. and no one present but her husband, John Meyers. Both were strong advocates of Catholicism. The services were conducted by the priest Vendeger at the Catholic church in the presence of a good audience, and her remains laid to rest in the cemetery about 11 A.M. July 7 1903. Don't know her age, but suppose her to be at her death, 70 or more years. Don't think she had any relations in this country. 1903 July 31 James E. Russell, a native of Louisiana. Spent all of his natural life in this state, except a few years in the Confederate army, during the war between the states of 1861-1865 and he made a good and trusty soldier; always lived an honorable life. Raised a large family, some of which still survive. In his journey through life he had passed beyond his 83rd mile post, counting a for a mile. In all those years he was never known to have used coffee, but was a constant chewer and smoker of tobacco. Was a member of the Baptist church and for the last years of his life seemed to possess and enjoy the Christian religion. Was of a good constitution; had very little sickness in his past life. On 15th Sept 1901 his life companion was taken from him. He died at the home of his son, Newton, where he had made his home since the death of his wife, at 4 o'clock this A.M. On the previous day he was in Winnsboro in his usually apparent good health and was cheerful. Was sick not over six hours and passed off without a struggle. Aug 1 His remains were laid to rest by the side of his wife at the "Thomas" graveyard on the "Ogden" place after appropriate services, conducted by the writer in presence of a large concourse of people. Sept 25 W.T., infant son of H.T. & Bettie Earle, aged about 11 months, died of tonsillitus, about 9 P.M. last eve and was buried this P.M. at 5 in the presence of 25 or 30 persons, according to the disciplinary form of the Methodist church by the writer. The services were conducted at the grave; and were very impressive and solemn. Oct 7 Mrs. Virginia Osborn, nee Perkins, consort of Armstrong F. Osborn, who died in 1895. She was a native of Tensas parish. Married A.F. Osborn about 1864 or 1865 and has lived in the community since then. Don't know her age exactly, but was about 70 years. For the last 30 years or more has been a member of the Methodist church and a Christian lady. Was in feeble health for a year or more. Died quietly and peacefully at her home near here about 4 P.M. on the 6 inst. Funeral services at the Methodist church at 2 P.M. and was laid away by her husband's grave at 3P.M. 1904 Feb 14 John Fletcher Mason died at his house near Boeuff river on the Winnsboro and Columbia road, where he had spent most of his natural life, after an illness of about ten days of pneumonia, the result, in part, of the effects of cancer on the ear and head, of which he had been a sufferer for more than a year. He was not a member of any church, but as a citizen, neighbor and member of society, was recognized as a good man. He leaves a wife and eight children and ample means and property for their support. Feb 15 He was interred at Boeuff prairie church cemetery by Winnsboro lodge F. and A.M. according to the Masonic ritual in the presence of a large concourse of people. He was about 51 years of age. Aug 7 Franklin P. Short, a native of Franklin parish, son of M.A. Short and wife Maria Abell, died today at his home near Boeuff river and the mouth of Turkey creek. Had been ailing for some months with "Bright's" disease. Age not known exactly but about 40 years. This is the last one of his father's family except his mother who survives. Aug 8 The funeral services held at house recently occupied by his family in Winnsboro, while he remained on the place to look after the crop. His greatest fault was drinking whiskey but of late had quit that, otherwise he was a good, true man. It is reported that some days before his death he made public to those around him, that he had embraced religion and felt that God had forgiven all his sins and he was ready to meet death. Of his family, he leaves a wife, nee Cora Carter, and 6 or 7 children and his mother from whom he was never parted till death came. Aug 13 Miss Callie King, aged about 16 years, the 5th daughter of W.E. & D.D. King, died about 10:40 A.M. of typhoid fever after a sickness of about five weeks. It seemed that no medicine given her had any effect. Medical skills could not reach the disease. For several days she could not speak but seemed to retain consciensness. Some few months ago she joined the Methodist church and was faithful to her vows for a while. A dancing party was given and the time for it was approaching. Wanting to participate in the dance, she went to the preacher, N.F. Hoffpauir, to have her name taken off the church book. In spite of persuasion to the contrary she persisted and succeeded. She never renewed her relation to the church. Aug 14 Funeral services were held by the writer at the family residence in Winnsboro and the remains interred in the cemetery at this place, 4:30 P.M. in the presence of a large cortege. Dec 4 Mrs. Maria Amelia Short, nee Abell, departed this life at her home in Winnsboro, La. at about 1:30 P.M. of pneumonia, which she had for six days. She was a native of Caldwell parish, but had lived in Franklin parish more than 45 years. At her death was sixty-two years of age. She was of unblemished character and Christian integrity. She leaves an only brother, 7 grand children, a niece and a brother-in-law and a number of friends, for all who knew her were her friends. Dec 5 The funeral services were held at her house in the presence of a large gathering of people at 3 P.M. The weather, being very inclement, cold, cloudy and drizzling rain, but few went to the cemetery. She was interred by the side of her husband and two sons about 4 P.M. Dec 17 Lura Nettie Moore Laprade, my daughter, departed this life at the sanitarium in Alexandria, La. of indigestion. Happy to hear she was ready and willing to go. She had been a sufferer of this disease for 10 or 15 years and could get no relief. She was always a good and obedient chilld. I heard of her death at 1 o'clock A.M. on 18th. My other daughter, Mrs. W.M. Guice, and myself took the train here at 9 A.M. getting there at 10:20 P.M., found her gently sleeping in her casket. Dec 19th At 4:30 A.M. took the train at Alexandria with her remains, getting here at Winnsboro, La. at 3 P.M. She was interred in the family cemetery at 4 P.M. with appropriate religious services conducted by our pastor, Rev. W.H. Hatfield. Farewell my daughter, will see you again. She had many kind friends in Alexandria and a host of them in Winnsboro. 1905 Jan 8th John C. Desha of Boeuff prairie, Ward 9, Franklin parish, La. died today at 10 o'clock A.M. at the house of his brother-in-law, Clarence B. Turner. Aged about 50 years, don't know precisely. He was a good citizen farmer by occupation and lived on the place where he was born. Honest and truthful, a good neighbor and a true friend. I was not at his burial. Don't think he ever connected himself with any church. He leaves one son and one daughter. Jan 9th Waller Cummings of Ward 6, member of the Police Jury, died this morning about 9 o'clock at his home of swamp fever and pneumonia, aged about 40 years. Was son-in-law of Dr. A.M.D. Baskin and step-son of G.R. Baskin, who died in the early part of last summer. The burial was by the Winnsboro lodge of F. & A.M. at the Baskin graveyard. The day was very cold and rainy. I did not attend. He was Presbyterian and a good man. Jan 11th Mrs. Annie Abell-aunt Abell as everybody called her- died at her daughter's, Hannah Scott, where she had lived 5 or 6 years, at 9 o'clock P.M. Aged 91 years 2 months had lived in or near Winnsboro 60 years. Was a Lutheran in religious belief and was true Christian. She was, at all times, of a quiet and meek spirit, respected and loved by all for her gentle disposition. Jan 12th Funeral services conducted by the writer at the house and the remains interred at 4 o'clock P.M. A very cold, wet day. April 15 Mr. Reuben Jones, aged about 40 years, died this morning about 4 o'clock at his home near Lake Prairie in Franklin parish, La. where he had lived all his days. His father, before him, spent his natural life there, Thos. E. Jones. His grandfather, Reuben Jones, spent the greater part of his life on the same place. He leaves one brother, one sister, a wife and six children. Had been complaining of head ache several days and was finally paralyzed some hours prior to his death. Had not spoken for 24 or 36 hours. A very quiet, reticent man is gone. Everybody speaks well of him. Was buried at the Borden graveyard in the presence of a large gathering of people at 4:30 o'clock P.M. 1905 April 17 William Philip Power, a native of Canada, aged 66 years, and a resident of Franklin parish, La. 40 years, died this morning at 5 o'clock. Had been complaining the day before. Later in day grew worse. His wife was up most of the night, she lay down on the bed and fell asleep; he got up, supposed to get water, the falling of himself and the dipper or the blow waked her. She tried to lift him up, but could not and he died on the floor, she holding his head up. He was a member of F. & A.M. lodge no.246 and was buried with the honors of the order at 10 o'clock A.M. on the 18th. In his religious faith was Catholic, politics was Democrat. In former days was school teacher (and a good one he was), the last 24 years was Editor and Proprietor of the Franklin Sun, a newspaper. He had no children but did the part of a father to the fatherless. His house was seldom without somebody's orphan child. He was of fine intellectual culture. Well versed in the higher classics, a good conversationalist, kind and courteous to all. Was a Confederate soldier, Captain of a cavalry company. At the close of the war in 1865 was here and disbanded his company, but he remained. June 25 Mrs. Mattie Nugent, nee Ross, daughter of John L. Ross, wife of Edward D. Nugent, died at her home in Boeuff prairie on Saturday the 24th and was interred in the family cemetery at the Methodist church at Boeuff prairie Sunday 25 at 4 o'clock P.M. After appropriate religious services in the church conducted by A.W. Moore in the presence of a large and sympathizing congregation. The funeral was announced to take place at 2:00 P.M. but rain prevented. She was a Christian woman, patient and resigned during her long sickness of about eight weeks; and was a great sufferer. But at the close of life she was conquerer over all. Like "John the beloved" she saw the heavens opened and angels waiting to receive her home. She leaves a husband, six children, father, four brothers and one sister. 1905 Nov 15 Funeral of Albert Hamm, aged 28 years, son-in-law of S.M. Thorn. Services at Coax church in the Howington neighborhood. A very pleasant, clear day. A large congregation present. Text:Matt 6:33. Effective service The deceased was a stranger to me. Was well spoken of by those who knew him. 1906 Jan 15 John L. Ross, a native of Madison parish, La. but a resident of Franklin parish more than forty years. Joined the second company of volunteers made up in this parish in 1861 & went to the army and remained till its close in 1865. Soon after the war was ended he united with the Methodist E. church South and remained a constant member of and working in the church up to a short time before his death which occurred at 1 o'clock P.M. Sunday January 14th 1906. He was married three times All his wives preceeded him to the grave, the last one about four years. He leaves three sons by his first marriage, one son and daughter by his second and no issue of his third. On the 15th Jan. the funeral services were conducted at the church at Boeuff prairie by the writer assisted by Bro. W.H. Hatfield, in the presence of a good number of his neighbors. A good man and useful is gone from us. Feb 2 Francis Marion Ragan, aged about 69 years, born on Big Creek in what was then Ouachita parish, La. subsequently by the creation of Franklin parish, the Ragan homestead was left in the latter parish. After this, by the creation of Richland parish, the said homestead was left in the latter parish. But prior to this, he had moved to the east side of the creek , where he resided till his death, which occupied Friday eve, the 2nd Feb. 1906. All his children are grown. His wife survives him. I don't know that he ever united with any church. He was a truthful and honest man. Crippled by paralysis in right arm and side of neck from early boyhood. He was a farmer and a regular hand till a year or two ago. Iwas not at his burial. 1906 Feb 7 Pete Herriff, died at his house at the shingle mill, on Big Brake in Franklin parish, La. on Wednesday eve, Feb. 1906. His age not known, but was about 65 years . He was a native of the state of Ohio; went into the war between the states on the Federal side; about 30 years ago, he came to Catahoula parish and engaged with David Stafford, in running a tugboat from the mouth of Boeuff river up the river and up Deer and Turkey creeks. About fifteen years ago he came near Winnsboro and engaged with Steele & Johnson and operated their saw mill and planer about 11 years. About four years ago he formed a partnership with R.M. Steele, the saw mill man, and fitted up the shingle mill under the firm name of "Herriff & Steele". He was of considerable culture Liberal in his views. A member of the Baptist church and a very useful man about machinery. The funeral services were conducted by the writer at the Baptist church at Winnsboro at 2 o'clock P.M. Thursday Feb. 8th 1906. He was twice married, by the first he leaves three daughters, all married, and his second wife who survives him. Aug 31 Mrs. Annie Hynum, daughter of Jas. M. and Clara King, born 4 of June 1881 in Burnt prairie,La. W---- parish. Married to Albert Hynum 16 of July 1902 and was mother of two children. She was in failing health one year or more, some kind of heart trouble was the disease and it seemed that the doctors could not reach the disease and check it. Made one or more trips to the hospital but got no relief. Was confined to her bed a month or more. Annie was a good woman, kind to all and religiously inclined from early life. Was a member of the Methodist church and died gently and peacefully. Was buried at the Methodist church in Boeuff prairie in the presence of a large gathering of friends and associates after services held in the church. 1906 Oct 16 Mrs. Bettie Earle, daughter of A.J. and Sallie Bowden. Birth not known. Married William T. Earle Aug 17, 1898 and died Oct 16, 1906. She had been an invalid some months, with what was supposed a tumor internally. If she ever made any pretensions of religion, this writer doesn't know it. Services held at the Methodist church in Winnsboro and the burial in the cemetery at 4 o'clock P.M. Oct. 17, 1906. 1907 Jan. 19 Jesse Hilliard, aged about 22 years, died 12:30 A.M. at Ferriday of typhoid fever. Was brought up in the morning train and was buried at the Hendry graveyard at 4 P.M . A good attendance of people. He had been in the employ of the railroad co. 3 or 4 years and was a good, efficient hand. Leaves a wife and one child, a father and two sisters. June 22 Ben Carter Shipp, eldest son of E.J. & Nannie Shipp of Holly Grove, La. E.J. Shipp was born & reared there, Nannie Shipp, nee Carter, is also a native of Franklin parish & daughter of Elias & Sarah Carter. Ben C. Shipp married Lela Moore, daughter of Jno. & Mary nee House, 13 Sept. 1899 and settled in Catahoula parish on the east bank of Deer creek. He was a good boy and accumulating some property. Had a good house and financially was doing well. Was confined to his house about 12 days with fever and liver trouble and died the 21st inst at home. Doctors Gordon & Griffin were the attendant physicians. He was buried at the Copeland place, Saturday 22nd at 10 A.M. in the presence of about 150 persons. Funeral services were conducted by this writer. The floral offering was abundant. The day was very hot. 1907 July 28 Mrs. Callie Slaughter, wife of Lewis H. Slaughter, and sister of John V. Munn. Born in Missouri, about 45 years ago, her age not precisely known. Had been a resident of Franklin parish, about 30 years. She first married Sam A. Adams in Jan. 1882 and he lived only a few months, less than one years. She was a true Christian, member of Methodist E. church South many years prior to her death. For the last 5 or 6 years she was a sufferer from some internal wrong. On Tuesday 23 July she was carried to the sanitarium at Natchez, Miss. to have a surgical operation performed. The matter had been delayed too long. The operation was performed Wednesday the 24th and at 1 o'clock A.M. Friday 26th she died. It was her request that her body be kept at her husband's father's house and one night at her brother's (who was living in her own house) and to be buried on Sunday the 28th July. The request was complied with She was highly esteemed by her neighbors and all who knew her. A good woman is gone! A very large crowd of people attended the funeral procession and burial at the graveyard. The estimate is 300 persons. The services were conducted at the grave by the writer. She leaves three sons and one daughter. Sept 22 Edith Wiggins, daughter of Dudy Wiggins and his wife, Laura Posey, died at home on the Doc Robinson place, three miles west of Winnsboro, on the Gum Point road, at 10:30 P.M. under the following circumstances: the father had retired to the back room to bed, the mother and daughter still on the front gallery and he was thought to be asleep. He jumped out of bed screaming and they started to him and calling to know what was the matter but got no reply from him. They got to him, still asking what's the matter. The mother put her hands on him, a gun fired and the contents entered Edith's heart and she died instantly. The report of the gun roused him from his sleep and he realized what happened. The mother didn't know he had the gun till it fired. He didn't seem to know when nor where he got the gun. The matter is a mystery. Sept 23 She was buried at Oak Grove church the next eve, at 4 o'clock P.M. in the presence of a large crowd of her friends. She was a good girl, well thought of by all who knew her. She was about 18 years of age. 1908 Aug 22 Was summoned to attend the funeral of Miss Oglesby at Crowville. She was a young woman of 18 years of age. step-daughter of Harry Wollerson, died on the 21st of swamp fever. She was reported to be a very good girl, but don't think she had made progression of religion or had ever united with the church. The day was raining but quite a crowd attended the services at the church. Owing to the wet grass, but few went to the grave from the church. How such a person to pass away and have no evidence of going to a better world! Aug 27 An infant of Mr. Spann at the graveyard at Winnsboro at 3:30 P.M. A goodly number of people were present. I made a good talk which was listened to very attentively The father was much affected. Oct 4 Sunday at sun setting, at Holly Grove church, in the presence of a large gathering of friends, relations and acquaintances, Mrs. Sarah Carroll, usually called Aunt Sallie, aged about 87 years. She had been a member of Methodist church for more than fifty years and a Christian woman, a mother in loved. She leaves four children, two sons and two daughters and a large number of grand children and great grand children. Was a member of the Holly Grove church for about twenty years. She died in Richland parish, where she had gone with her son, Clarence, about ten months ago. Oct 16 At W.B. Baty's place, two miles below Holly Grove church on Brushy Bayou at 3 1/2 o'clock P.M., a daughter of said Baty, who died this evening of 15 of a congestion. Was only sick a few hours. Two or three nights before her death, while he father was at family prayer. This child, eight years old, lead in prayer. The father ceased and she continued. Quite a large gathering of people assembled at the grave where the services were held. The services were impressive and affecting. 1908 Oct 29 At the church at Crowville, at 3 o'clock P.M. Mr. Joseph McVoy, aged 85 years, had resided in the neighborhood where he died, three miles south of Crowville, the greater part, if not all, of his natural life. Was never a member of any church till five years ago when he joined the Baptist church, but was too feeble to be immersed and was never baptized. He told his wife and daughter he was ready to die, and for them to meet him in heaven, for he was going there. It can be truly said of him, he was an honest man. Made a point in life never to owe a man money, if he would owe a debt he paid it punctually on maturity. He was an industrious man, as a rule ate breakfast by or before daylight the year around. He made a good living and had a plenty tho never accumulated much property. Nov 13 H.D. Scott, aged about 25 years, born and reared in this parish. A good boy addicted to the evil of drink. Was under the influence of liquor, about dark, in company with other boys similarly affected, rode over the levee to the camp of some horse traders and coming back to town started running his horse. Some of the boys called to him to stop, but he went on. When he got to the iron bridge, his horse fell, no one knows how, and when the other boys got there he was found on the bridge in a dying condition, badly mangled and bleeding. This was about 8 o'clock P.M. He was carried to Mr. Colis' house where he died at 4 o'clock A.M. same day. He never spoke nor moved. On Sunday 15th, he was interred by the Woodmen of the World, after religious services at the Methodist church by Rev. W.H. Hatfield. A very large concourse of people attended the funeral, more than could get in the church. How sad: a young man to be cut off in an instant, without warning. Dec 17 Thomas M. Kincaid, who was born and reared here. A good man. If he was ever a member of the church, I don't know it. Am told he had Bright's disease for a year or more. Was sick, or down, only 4 or 5 days. He was twice married, 1st Mrs. Lizzie Holmes nee Robinson, 2nd Miss Reeves, who survives him. Of the first marriage, there are two daughters about grown. I don't know how many children of the 2nd, if any. Was buried at the Oak Grove church about 4 P.M. in the presence of a large crowd of people. Services in the church. Dec 29 Mrs. Sarah Y. Bonner, aged 87, died at her home at 8 o'clock P.M. 1908 Dec 30 Was buried in the garden of her home at 4 P.M. in the presence of a large gathering of her friends, neighbors and relatives. The funeral services were performed by a Catholic priest from Shreveport who made a very pretty and impressive talk. She had lived on the place and in the house where she died about 56 years and the last 20 years she and her daughter, Miss Sallie, had lived there by themselves. All her younger years and until lately had been a member of the Methodist church. She was one of the most intellectual and best informed ladies in the country and a very fine conversationalist. Very instructive and entertaining. And with all she was a Christian. Owing to advanced age, she was an invalid for nearly a year; not able to walk and was nearly blind and measureably lost her recollection. 1909 Jan 30 Mrs. Rachel G. Rapp departed this life at he home at midnight. Daughter of John W. Osborn and widow of Dr. Wm. E. Rapp, who died in November 1880. She was born in Franklin parish in August 1835 and at her death was 73 years and 5 months of age. She was raised by Christian parents(Methodists) and in early life she was converted and became a member of that church and was faithful to her vows and profession of faith to the day of her death. She was generous, hospitable and liberal minded. Her house was a home for the orphans and a resting place for the preachers of the Gospel. She always contributed liberally of her means for religious and charitable purposes. A true mother in Israel is gone. Feb 1 At 2 o'clock P.M. she was laid to rest at the graveyard at the Bend near the place on which she was born in the presence of quite a large gathering of people. 1909 April 28 Mr. B.F. Robinson, aged about 80 years, died at his son's W.R. Robinson, residence. Died last night after an illness of several days duration. He had been a resident of this parish since 1845 and I have known him since 1852. He was a good, quiet, peaceable citizen, bothered no one, and in his younger years was an obliging neighbor. For some years back, lived with his children, not able to do manual labor and was nearly blind. Don't think he ever made any pretensions to religion, but seldom went to church, but of late years attended more frequently. Was buried at 4 P.M. in the cemetery here. Aug 7 Mrs. Sue H. Martin, aged about 68 years, mother of Mrs. Helen C. Abell, wife of Chris Abell, died this P.M. at the home of her daughter in Winnsboro, La. She had been a resident of this Franklin parish for 30 years or more. About 20 years ago she moved to Mississippi and remained there till about 8 years ago, she came back and remained here until her death. She was three times, 1st with M. Bradley, 2nd with Mr. Fergerson & 3rd with Wes Martin, who still survives. But from whom she had been separated for 12 or 15 years. She was a member of the Christian church from early life. About one year ago she had a cancer to come on her breast and a specialist began medicating it at once, still it continued to spread and was not in the least checked; but continued its ravages and great pain till death relieved the sufferer. Aug 8 Sunday at 4 o'clock this P.M. her remains were interred in the cemetery at this place in the presence of a large crowd of people, the writer performing the obsequies at the grave. 1909 Sept 11 Mrs. Bettie Roberson Hampton nee Howington, daughter of Thomas J. Howington, died at her home near Coax Baptist church at about 4 o'clock Saturday eve, September 11, 1909. She leaves 2 sons and i daughter, 2 half sisters and one half brother. She was born Feb 16, 1877, was at death 38 yrs. 6 mos & 25 yrs of age. Joined the Baptist church in 1892 and married Thomas Hampton April 5, 1894. She was afflicted with consumption about two years and part of the time confined to her room and her bed. From the united testimony of all who knew her she was a Christian faithful to the rules of her church and obliging to all. The funeral services were conducted by the writer at Coax church, Sunday eve at 4 o'clock Sept 12/09 from the text:Num 23-10 in the presence of a large crowd of relatives, neighbors and friends.At 5 o'clock her remains were laid to rest in the Coax cemetery. Nov 10 Mr. Homer Newman came here a few days ago and was camping on Berry's place at the east end of the levee. He and another man from Texas, with horses also, and camped close by, got into an arguement of cards and got into cross words about $10.00 Newman won. It resulted in Newman getting shot by the other man, about 4 P.M. yesterday and died about 8:30 P.M. Sunday. ----------, though not with the same horses, came from Commanche, Texas. Newman is said to have been a W.O.W., an Odd Fellow and A.F. & A.M. but this is not known. Was buried here about 5 o'clock this P.M. It is said both men were drinking and were perhaps drunk at the time of killing. "The way of the transgressor is hard. No drunkard shall have an inheritance in the kingdom of Christ". At the grave, by the request of his widow, communicated to me by Dr. J.L. Pittman, I made a prayer and dismissed the assembled crowd. Dec 13 Mrs. Maud Higgins, wife of Ernest Higgins and daughter of Andrew McDuff was buried this eve at 3 1/2 o'clock at the Eden graveyard in the presence of a large crowd of relatives, neighbors and weeping friends. She was a native of Mississippi but spent the greater part of her life in Franklin parish. At her death she was about thirty years of age but had been married only about 11 months! She was a sweet spirited Christian from her early childhood and member of the Methodist E. church. Everybody who knew her loved her on account of amiable disposition and obliging character. I celebrated her marriage on the 24th January the present year 1909. The services were conducted at the grave: the day being cold the ground cold and damp from a recent rain, the services were necessarily short. What a sad scene! 1909 Dec 29 Wallace Gaulden was interred in the cemetery at Kenton chapel at 3 P.M.. The services were conducted in the church in the presence of a large attendance of friends, relatives and neighbors of the deceased. The day was bright and clear, but very cold. The deceased was about 58 years of age and kindly respected by all who knew him. Was born in Mississippi but most of his life was passed in the neighborhood where he died. He was not a very healthy man and a few years ago was down most of the year. His last sickness was pneumonia of 6 days duration. He was a peaceable and quiet man in the comm- unity and at one time was a member of the Methodist E. church. Never heard of him having trouble with anyone. 1910 Mar 5 W.J. Cordill, born in Tensas parish-date not known and came to this parish about year 1867 or 1868-a boy with his father. In 1876 he married Miss Millie Somy, daughter of Solomon M. Somy. Lived near Cimo? till 1882 when he moved to Crowville and went into the mercantile business with Jno. D. Copeland and also ran a public gin and grist mill. About two years ago he took Bright's disease and after trying every known remedy and visiting a good many famous watering places, but gradually grew worse and finally went to New Orleans and remaining there six weeks or two months. Died this morning. Mar 12 John C. Adams, a native of Maryland, but resident of Franklin parish since 1866, came here when a small boy with his parents. Was always a good, moral boy. Well liked by all who knew him, had been a resident of Winnsboro for 25 years or more. On the 11th April 1889 was married to Miss Sallie E. Ramage, was a member of the M. E. church south and a steward therein, also a member of lodge #246 F. & A.M., of the W. O. W., K. of P., and Odd Fellows and an efficient member in all these orders. For the past 7 or 8 years was an efficient deputy sheriff. While in the discharge of his official duty as an officer of the law in attempting to arrest a negro, was shot by the negro and instantly killed. The negro overpowered him, took his pistol from him and made the fatal shot. Mar 12, 1910 about 4 o'clock A.M. 1910 Sept 25 Mrs. M.C. Summerall, wife of I.P. Summerall, near Baskin, died of pneumonia, after 10 days. She was a good woman, member of the Missionary Baptist church for 30 years. At her death she was 53 years and 20 days old. The writer attended her funeral at Coax church at 3\ o'clock P.M. the 26th. Large crowd of friends and neighbors all seemed grieved at her removal. She was as it was said of her, a Christian, a good neighbor, kind and obliging to all. Oct 12 Mr. S.M. Thom took dinner at my house today and at the tablle, remarked, "During Mrs. Sumerall's sickness I never heard her grunt, cough, complain or speak of being in pain." Oct 19 Henry D. Brock(usually called "Jeff") died this A.M. at his home near H.H. Buie's in Franklin parish. Had been sick about ten days with swamp fever. It is reported that the doctors, Ramage and C.L. Guice, was with him most of his illness and did all they could for his recovery but to no avail. He was a good man and true, as the world calls good: He was honest and a hard working man: Made a good living for his family, a kind husband and father, a good and obliging neighbor, liked and high;y esteemed by all who knew him. If he ever joined the church or made pretentions to religion, I don't know it. He was a native of this parishand spent his life here except for 8 or 10 years he lived in Miss. A very useful man in the community where ever he lived. He was a member of the Order of the Woodmen of the World. I suppose that order will take charge of and bury the remains of this brother. He was about 50 years old. 1911 July 22 Mrs. Lydia Moore, nee McVey, wife of my son R.H. Moore died the 21st of inflammation of the uterus. She was about 26 years of age and the mother of 5 chirldren aged from 6 years down to 4 months. She was a good woman and wife and a kind mother, very kind and obliging neighbor. Was buried at the McAfee grave yard on Little Turkey creek 4 miles west from Gilbert. Quite a large crowd of people attended the funeral. 1911 July 24 Mrs. Alice McCoy, nee Turnly, wife of A.W. McCoy, died this A.M. about 6 o'clock at the age of about 65 years: was a native of Catahoula parish, but near LaSalle parish. Her parents were Methodist. She leaves a husband, 4 sons and 2 daughters, all grown and married but one son and one daughter. Was buried at Crowville at 6 o'clock P.M. in the presence of a large crowd of assembled friends and neighbors. A good Christian woman is gone. Dec 8 The report came up to town today that Dr. W.W. Lee was dead. This report was not a surprise to the people; as he had been sick for some weeks and was not expected by his doctors to recover. He was almost 77 years old and drank ardent spirits freely for a number of years. It was his general custom to sleep at night either on the gallery or in the yard under the shade trees. He came to Franklin parish and settled in the neighborhood where he died in 1865. He was an excellent physician and a staunch member of the Baptist church. He was a very intelligent man, well posted in the current literature of the times. Was never demonstrative in his religious profession, but was thought to be honest and sincere and devoted to his church and church work. 1912 Jan 13 J.L. Damon aged 62 of acute indigestion. He was on what is known as R.H. Hansbrough place, owned at the time by S.H. Cordill. He was native to Tensas parish, reared by Methodist parents. Leaves a wife and several children. Jan 14 Was buried in Winnsboro graveyard at 3 o'clock P.M. Services conducted at the house of Mr. D.A. Harper, where the mother of the deceased lives. She is 87 years of age. Services concluded at the grave. Jan 24 David F. Wiggins, native of Franklin parish, aged about 64. A member of the Baptist church, lived and died near Baskin of pneumonia. Was buried on Little Brake, near where he was born. Jan 30 Stephen H. Cordill, aged 61, native of Tensas parish 1912 Jan 30 but a resident of parish since 1867. His remains brought to Winnsboro at 4 o'clock P.M. and kept at his son's E.A. Cordill all night. Jan 31 Carried to Natchez for burial. A good man is gone but he made no pretentions to religion. May 4 Nicoloy? Ahlman Wiggers, born in Winnsboro, La. in 1849 and continued to live here till the 27th of April at 6 o'clock P.M. 1912 when he died in peace at home with his family around him. He had been in failing health for the past two years or longer and for the past two months was confined to his room and his bed. For the past 30 years was engaged in merchandizing. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church South for 35 years or longer, was true to his church vows and an honest and upright Christian gentleman, generous, kind and obliging to all. Was twice married: first with Miss Eliza Parker, who died in January, 1883. Of this marriage, there is one son surviving, Herman Block Wiggers. His second marriage was with Miss Ella V. Brinsfield in March 1885. Of this marriage there surviving the following children, George A., Carrie, Henrietta(now Mrs. Parker) Ella May, Callie and N.A. Wiggers, Jr. About his last words were, "I am saved". May 5 Was a rainy day, the funeral was postponed until the Masonic order, of which he was a member, met at his residence and conveyed the body to the M.E. church where the pastor Rev. W.F. Henderson performed the obsequies in the presence of a large concourse of friends and relatives. The floral offerings were abundant of the richest and most fragrant flowers.