Jack County, TX - Obituary - Mrs. Mary J. Middlebrooks ********************************************************************************** This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Dorman Holub Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ********************************************************************************** Mrs. Mary J. Middlebrooks, wife of Mr. J.F. Middlebrooks was born in Jones County, Georgia, 9 July 1846. In 1852, Mr. Middlebrooks moved to Texas. They moved to Jack county in 1880, and have resided in the county since that day. Since 1904, they have made their home in Jacksboro. Since 1905, Mrs. Middlebrooks had been an invalid. Since March 1908, she has been confined to bed. She quietly fell asleep last Monday. Six children survive the mother, all of whom live near the old homestead, save one son, who resides in East Texas. For 42 years, Mr. and Mrs. Middlebrooks had lived happily together and last Monday, this devoted husband said to the minister conducting the services, "This is the saddest day of my life." But the hope of immortality brings to view a reunited and larger life. Mrs. Middlebrooks was convereted at the age of 12. She joined the M.E. Church, South and lived a consistent member the rest of her days. The funeral service was conducted at the Jacksboro cemetery last Monday by the pastor of the Methodist Church. Jacksboro Gazette Jacksboro, Texas Thursday, October 8, 1908