Hopkins Co. TX, Obit for Phil Foscue

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Foscue, Phil - Passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. D.D.
Fairchild, in New York City, Monday afternoon after an illness of several
months. He was 65 years old last April, having been born near Jefferson,
Texas, in 1860. With his father he moved to Sulphur Springs in 1880. Soon
after reaching Sulphur Springs the private bank of Weaver, Whitmore and
Foscue was organized with his father, Benjamin Foscue, and himself as
members of the organization. In 1886, this bank was turned into the First
National Bank of Sulphur Springs with Benjamin Foscue as president, and
Phil H. Foscue as cashier. He continued as cashier, active vice-president
or president of this institution until ill health, during which time he
became one of the best known and leading bankers in Texas. In 1890 he was
one of the organizers of the Sulphur Springs Loan and Building
Association, and was elected as its president at the time of its
organization, position he held continually until his death. In addition
to interest in Sulphur Springs, he owned large interests else where,
being one of the best rated men financially in Sulphur Springs. He is
survived by his wife and two daughters as follows: Mrs. D.D. Fairchild of
New York and Mrs. George Willman of New Orleans. The remains arrived in
Sulphur Springs on the Texas & Pacific train and were taken to the family
residence on College Street (in Sulphur Springs) from which funeral
services will be conducted. Burial will be in the Sulphur Springs City
cemetery. All banks and business houses will be closed for the service.
Paper dated 29 Sept. 1925