Hopkins Co. TX - Obit- G. W. George

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Mr. G. W. George - Matt Ashcroft Camp, U. C. V. - Resolutions of Respect
- Comrade G. W. George was born in Heard County, Georgia, Dec. 3, 1829,
and came to Upshur County, Texas, in 1851, and from there to this county
where he died Oct. 29, 1911. As a member of Baxter^Òs Co., Randell^Òs
Brigade, C. S. Army, he fought in the battles of Mansfield, Jenkins^Ò
Ferry, and Pleasant Hill, where he acted well his part. When the war
closed he returned to his home, and though all his property had been
swept away, he was not discouraged, but went to work and continued to
labor without ceasing, until the end came. He was quiet and just and
wronged no man. His wife died some years ago. In his last moments he was
tenderly cared for by his wife^Òs daughter and her husbamd. Mr. & Mrs. E.
P. Rogers. He is also survived by his brother, F. M. Rogers, and sister,
Mrs. G. T. Davis. Committee W. J. Ingram, W. F. Henderson, B. W. Foster