Freestone County, Texas
Obituaries


Fairfield Recorder - March 19, 1886 edition

OBITUARY
   John H. Tatum, Sr. was born in Green[e] county, Ga., April 1, 1815. His 
parents removed to Alabama when he was quite young. He removed to Union county 
in 1837. He was married to Miss Sarah A. Driver, December 21st, 1848, and during 
that year he professed religion and joined the Cumberland Presbyterian church, 
of which he was a member until his death. He removed to Texas in 1853 and settled 
in Freestone county, where he died March 10th, 1886. The deceased was a good 
citizen and an honest man. He was a member of the church for 38 years and was a 
devoted and faithful christian. He died in peace. - J. S. GROVES

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[same issue]

MILLS MATTERS
(Delayed from last week)
March 10, 1886

  We are sorry to chronicle the severe illness of Mr. John H. Tatum, Sen.  Mr. 
Tatum's health has been failing for some time and his recovery is considered 
doubtful. He is one of the oldest and most highly respected citizens in our 
community.


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[same issue]

A GOOD MAN GONE

  Mr. John H. Tatum, Sr., died at his residence in the southern part of the 
county, on the 10th inst. after an illness of several weeks, aged about 71. The 
deceased was one of the county's old settlers, having moved here from Alabama 
about thirty-three years ago. He was a prominent and influential citizen, and 
one held in the highest personal esteem. He was a man of the strictest personal 
integrity, and one of those old-time gentlemen of whom it is sometimes said: 
"his word is as good as his bond". In his death the county has lost an upright, 
valuable citizen; society an exemplary member, while to his now broken family 
circle belongs the legacy of his good name.