Obituary of W.B. Mann -Richland Parish-1901
This obituary of W. B. was copied from May 25, 1901 copy of The Richland Beacon News
Submitted by Dot Golliher




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 This obituary of W. B. was copied from May 25, 1901 copy of
 The Richland Beacon News

THE END CAME

As was announced in last week's Beacon News, Mr. W.B Mann
died at his home ten miles north of Rayville on Friday of
last week, May 17 at 12:20 O'clock after lingering for
several months,suffering from that dreadful malady,consumption,
surrounded by his family and several friends.
While the death of Mr. Mann was no surprise, it came as a shock 
to his relatives and friends, for he was a man highly esteemed
in this parish and enjoyed the respect and confidence of all
who knew him. The deceased was devoted to his family and loyal
to  his friends, and we doubt that he had an enemy in Richland
Parish.
In 1896 Mr. Mann was elected as police member from this ward, 
and upon organization of that body ge was chosen president.
That he performed his duties honestly and faithfully, everyone
familiar with parish affairs will attest. He was chosen by
Sheriff W.N. Traylor as his chief deputy, and in this capacity
he made for himself the enviable reputation of being a fearless
officer, and resigned that position with the good will and respect
of his employer and everyone else with whom he had business
dealings. It was by the nerve and tenacity of Mr. Mann that 
Sam Parker and Bell McSwain were prevented from making good
their escape and made to pay the penalty for their crime in July
last.
Mr. Mann did not belong to any church, but joined the K.of P.
Lodge of this place five years ago, and was one of its best 
working and devoted members. He leaves a wife and five living 
children, two children dead, one half sister, and one brother
Mr. G.A. Mann.
His remains were intered in Midway Cemetery,19 miles north of 
Delhi, last Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock, under the auspices 
of C. R. Balfour Lodge No. 12, K. of P., of Rayville.
Mr. Mann was insured with the New York Mutal Life Insurance 
Company for $2000
We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family.

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