Obituaries: James O. Maybin, 1906, Winn Parish, LA.
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: February 2, 1906 Southern Sentinel (reprinted from Natchitoches Times)

Died

Mr. James O. Maybin

At his home near Grappe's Bluff in Natchitoches Parish, January 15, 1906, Mr.
J. O. Maybin, aged 76 years.

Many of the older citizens of this state and many of the younger ones too will
be grieved to learn of the death of this old soldier and citizen, which
occurred at the old homestead near Grappe's Bluff in this parish on
the 15th instant.

Mr. Maybin was born January 26, 1830, and hence was within a few days of his
76th birthday at the time of his death.

A native of Georgia, he came to Louisiana and settled Winn Parish when quite a
young man.  His first marriage was with Miss Barr, of the above Parish, who
died, while he was absent in the army, leaving two children, one of whom, Mrs.
B. F. Land, survives him.  After the close of the ware he contracted a second
marriage with Mrs. N. P. Howell.  Seven children were born of this union, four
of whom are living.

Mr. Maybin was a gallant confederate soldier, and bravely performed his duties
as such throughout the terrible struggle between the states.  Upon his return
he took a most active part in the still more terrible struggle which was waged
by the people of this country to throw off the intolerable burden of negro,
carpetbag government.

He was a Master Mason of long and high standing in the order, faithful and
zealous in the performance of his duties as such.

As a citizen, Mr. Maybin was singularly patriotic and public spirited, and
though he never held or sought office for himself, he always took a prominent
part as a leader in this parish, which has been his home since 1872.  A man of
strong and pronounced characteristics, he invariably threw the weight of his
influence on the side which he believed would make for a better government and
larger liberalities for the people.

As a husband, father, and friend, Mr. Maybin was tender, loyal, and hospitable
to a marked degree.  He leaves a widow, whose tender devotion for nearly half
a century made his home-life an ideal one, and four children, all grown,
who may well cherish his honored name and memory.

His long and honored life in this world, which he devoted to the service of
God, his country, and his family, is ended, but the grief which his loved
ones feel is softened by the thought that another and higher life, filled with
that peace which "passeth understanding" has just begun.

May this thought console the bereaved wife and children is the hope of one
who knew and loved him, and who gratefully places this poor tribute upon the
grave of his dead friend.

(Note: James O. Maybin was credited as being one of the vigilante that aided
in the extermination of the West & Kimbrell Clan, during the Reconstruction
era in Winn Parish).