Beckham County, OK - Obits: David T. Johnson, 1903
05 August 2008
Submitted by: delma25@pldi.net (Delma Tindell)

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JOHNSON, DAVID T.
(26 Feb 1903, Elk City Democrat, Elk City, Beckham Co, OK):
We are pleased to receive and publish a sketch of the history of our late
City Judge who died the 9th of February at his home in Elk City.  Many
knew him since he came among us and all loved him for his many virtues. 
His decisions while on the bench  were always rendered according to the
law and evidence independent of the desires of friend or foe.  Justice to
all mankind was his aim.  He was a great student of the brotherhood of
man.  We mourn his loss.  Rest to his clay.  May his spirit hover o'er the
rugged path of us that's left and guide our footsteps to a peaceful end. 
The following obituary is taken from the Bethany (Mo.) Democrat:
"OBITUARY"
"David T. Johnson was born in Rappahannock county, Va., May 9, 1845, and
departed this life at Elk City, Okla., February 9, 1903.  Mr. Johnson came
to this section of the country in 1850.  He married Miss Arcena Allen in
1869.  Five children have been born of this union; Mrs. J. F. Kline, of
this city, and Harfield, being the only ones living.  The deceased had
been in failing health for some years and the last year or two has been
staying in Oklahoma as that climate agreed with him better than this.  He
was a kind and loving husband, father and friend.  He united with the
Church of Christ several years ago and at time has been quite active. 
Funeral service were held from the Christian church, Thursday, Feb. 12,
1903, conducted by Elder J. H. Stark in the presence of a large concourse
of friends and relatives and then the interment took place at Miriam
cemetery under the auspices of the W.O.W., of which organization the
deceased was a member."

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