Beckham CO. OK          James Franklin HORROCKS
                                      
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   *Note* James Franklin HORROCKS b.09 Jan 1860 married Cora (Casteel)10
   Apr 1886 d.16 Oct 1932 buried Carter cemetery *Carter,Beckham Co.,Ok.,
   
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   James Franklin HORROCKS was born in Missouri,January 9,1860 and
   departed this life October 16,1932 at the age of 72 years,8 months and
   7 days.
   
   He was married to Cora CASTEEL,April 10,1886.To this happy union were
   born eleven children.Three children.Three sons have preceeded their
   father.He was an early settler in both Kansas and Oklahoma ,filing in
   Hodeman county and later in Oklahoma.
   
   He gave his heart to Christ along with Mrs.HORROCKS,July 15,1930.Ill
   health has prevented his attending religious services but he was a
   loyal follower to the last.
   
   His health had been very poor for many years and he suffered a stroke
   on August 19 which rendered him almost helpless.He was so patient amid
   all of his suffering,never a murmur of complaint fell from his lips.
   
   He leaves a loving wife,eight children; Santford of Carter,Mrs.Bertha
   PEDERSON of Omaha,Neb.;Mrs.Florence BOWERS of Enid;Mrs.Edith McGERMIC
   of Omaha;Mrs.Meda HOLLENBECK of Dundee,Iowa;Mrs.Hazel SCHREINER of
   Lone Wolf;Mrs.Addiline GARRETT of Carter and Howard of Putnam.He also
   leaves 30 grandchildren along with a host of relatives and friends.
   
   "Father,your place is vacant and none other can fill it,but we have
   the assurance that we will meet you in that Land that is fairer than
   day.
   
   October 21,1932 The Carter Express