Freestone County, Texas
Obituaries


Fairfield Recorder - Dec 24, 1886 edition

"Death of Dr. Robert A. Adams
Died, at the residence of his daughter, Miss Lillie Watson, in Mexia, Texas,
Friday night, Dec. 17, Dr. Robert A. Adams of Freestone County, aged about 60.

The deceased was a old and well known citizen of this county having lived a
number of years on his farm four miles south of Fairfield.  He was we believe a
Georgian by birth and came to this county from that state some years before the
war.  He practiced medicine a few years after coming to Texas and gave it up to
engage in commercial pursuits and farming.  Before the war and for some time
afterwards he was in good circumstances and was one of the county's most
substantial men. Later in life he met with reverses and then ill health came
upon him. And for several years past he led a quiet retired life on his farm.

Dr. Adams was an educated and well informed man and had a courteous affable
manner that showed the well bred gentleman.  His health began to fail a year or
two ago and he moved since then to Mexia to sojourn a while to see if the
change would not be benefical.  His last illness commenced about a month ago
and he gradually grew weaker and worse until death ended the last scene in the
drama of life.  At his request his remains were brought here and interred
Saturday evening in Fairfield Cemetery.  Rev. J. S. Groves of Cotton Gin
officiating.

On account of the failure to get the telephone to operate and convey
instructions as to digging the grave, it was not readu until an hour or two
after night, consequently the sad burial service was had by the light of
lanterns and only a few friends were present beside the sorrowing members of
the family who accompanied the remains from Mexia.  Thus circumstances made it
an unusual hour for interment; but the sable shade of hight and the sighing
winds through the dead falling leaves were peculiarly in keeping with the gloom
of sorrow of the bereaved ones who stood a sad little group around the coffin
of husband and father who had gone from them forever."