Hopkins Co., TX - Biography - J. P. Blackwell Family

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BIOGRAPHY OF BLACKWELL FAMILY

This noted family has long lived in Hopkins County, being amongst its first
settlers. J. P. Blackwell, deceased, raised a fair sized family of
intelligent, worthy children, they are all citizens of Delta County. J. P.
Blackwell was a useful man in his community, and was highly esteemed, he
married Miss Rattan, a sister of Volney Rattan, one of the most conscientious,
brave and courageous men which is in the knowledge of the writer; true to any
cause he advocates as the needle is to the pole. Dr. Joel Blackwell is a son
of J. P. Blackwell, a practicing physician and one of the leading doctors of
the county of Delta. Page Blackwell is a brother of J. P., a splendid man, and
a good reliable citizen. Erastus Blackwell is well known all over North East
Texas as being a gentleman of exceptional good habits, kindly disposed,
liberal and generous, a devoted husband, an affectionate father, a heavy
taxpayer, and a just and upright gentleman, respected and beloved by all. He
is one of the most elegant men, and sincere friend the writer ever knew, and
when he passes away people will mourn for him from palace to hut. There are
many good citizens now living in Delta County that aided years ago in making
Hopkins County the prosperous county it is to-day. Squire John Boyd now
deceased raised a large family of lovable girls, who have all married men of
honor, worth and integrity. The name of Shuffield is well remembered by the
old timers as being first class people in every particular. The family of
Pickens are well and favorably known as old time Texas people, they are a good
class of citizens and are highly respected as such. Robert Hooten is an old
timer, and lives in Delta County, he is a pure good man, honest and noble,
with a heart full of charity. Liberal in his views, and a Christian by name
and nature. He is a brother to Billie Hooten, on of Hopkins County’s best
citizens.

SOURCE: Early History of Hopkins County Texas - E. B. Fleming, Publisher 1902
P. 177 - 179

Transcribed by Pat Howard