Bio: Bio of W. H. Hodnett From His Obituary
Source Colfax Chronicle June 16, 1906
Submitted to USGENWEB By: Kay Thompson - Brown



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BIO OF W. H. HODNETT FROM AN OBITUARY


FINAL SUMMON OF W. H. HODNETT

The Final Summons

Mr. W. H. Hodnett, post master at Futrell, died Tuesday morning June 5, 1906
at 5:15 o'clock. He had been in feeble health and his suffering intense for
several months, yet his death came as a great shock to his family and
neighbors, as he had spent the day before his death in the discharge of his
duties.

The deceased was born in the State of Georgia, May 22, 1839. He emigrated to
the site of his present home in 1860. He enlisted with the 19th regiment of
the La. Infantry early in '62 and remained true to the cause of the South. In
the struggle he was wounded, depriving him of his right arm. 

He was married to Miss Melissa Stephens, October 4, 1871. To their union was
born five children, four of which with their mother survive him. There are
three sons, respectively, M.A., W.B., and E. R., all of this parish; and one
daughter, Olive. 

Mr Hodnett filled the office of Recording Clerk, a term of three years. He had
been engaged in school teaching a number of years and had been a postmaster at
different places four terms.

He united himself with the ME Church at the age of 12 years, and is said to
have lived a life which in every way characterized a Christian gentleman, but
noted especially for his patience and courtesy.

A few years previous to his death he expressed to his wife his feelings
regarding his soul's salvation, thus indicating his constant faith in his
Maker. 

The remains were interred in the Liberty Chapel cemetery Wednesday afternoon,
to await the resurrection mourn and hear the Master's "well done."

A FRIEND


NOTE: Mr. WH Hodnett was the grandfather of Mazzie Hodnett Roberson and Thresa
Hodnett Collins.