The Teague Chronicle - 25 April 1918 edition

Death of Watt Jefferson

Watt Jefferson died at the home of his brother, William, in Teague Fri. morning
at 11:20 after a few months illness. Funeral services were conducted at the
city cemetery by Rev. E.M. Francis Fri. afternoon where interment was made.

Mr. Jefferson was a little over 62 years old and survived by his brother,
William, a sister Mrs. Ora Tatum, both of whom reside in Teague. Deceased was
born in the Mills community and has spent the greater part or all his life in
Freestone County. The past few years of which were spent in Teague where he
conducted a transfer line in connection with the King brothers store. He was a
quiet, inoffensive man and took very little interest in public affairs. He was
never married.