Jack Co., TX - Obituaries - James R. Callis *********************************************** This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Dorman Holub Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm *********************************************** The Jacksboro Gazette Jacksboro, Jack County, Texas Thursday, July 5, 1917 James R. Callis, who was in the sanitarium at Fort Worth for an operation died Thursday [5 July 1917] and his remains were brought in on the Rock Island train. He was buried in Oakwood cemetery. Mr. Callis had resided in Jack County from its early settlement and was well known and had many friend. He was an old Confederate and a good citizen. [born 12 October 1846]