Freestone County, Texas
Obituaries


Submitted by Billie Bournias


The Fairfield Recorder
[1877]

  Freestone county lost one of her best and oldest citizens in the death of Mr.
William R. Daviss, which occurred on last Friday morning, the 15th of June.  The
deceased was a native of Kentucky, but came to this county from Alabama, about
twenty-five years ago; being among the first settlers.  During his long residence
in Freestone, Mr. Daviss was closely identified with the progress and interests 
of the county; ever holdg the highest esteem of his fellow citizens.  At one time
during the war, he was called to the office of County Treasurer, and his official
duties were honestly and efficiently performed.
  Mr. Daviss raised a large family, most of whom have settled in this county, and 
some by marriage have removed elsewhere; - one, Mrs. James H. Collett, residing in
Galveston, and Mrs. J.C. Littlepage, wife of a prominent Methodist minister, at 
Huntsville.  
  Mr. Daviss was about sixty-five years old.  He was buried Saturday morning at 
the cemetery in this place; and around his grave were mingled the sorrow of 
friends, and the grief and tears of loving children and relatives.

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Galveston Daily News (Galveston, Texas)

June 29, 1877 - Page: 4 

FREESTONE COUNTY

W. R. Davis, of Freestone County, is dead. He was one of the earliest settlers 
of the county, and was highly respected by all who knew him. He leaves a large
number of relatives to mourn his death. He was the father of Mrs. J. H. Collett,
of Galveston.