Fisher Co., TX - Obituaries - W.P. Rives *********************************************** This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Dorman Holub Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm *********************************************** W.P. Rives At an early hour Monday morning W.P. Rives left his home, 12 miles north west of Roby, and started to come to Roby. When less than three miles from home he fell dead from his horse, and was found a short time after by C.E. Ramby with his horse standing nearby. Mr. Rives was born in Missouri in 1842 where he great to manhood. He entered the Confederate Army under Price and served the Confederate Cause during the war. From Missouri he came to Texas soon after the close of the war, and in this state he has made his home ever since. The remains were laid to rest in the Roby cemetery Tuesday and was followed to the grave by a long procession of sorrowing friends. The Roby Banner Sept. 2, 1904