Jack County, TX - Obituaries - Ran Veasey ********************************************************************************** This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Dorman Holub Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ********************************************************************************** Uncle Ran Veasey, one of the old-time slaves died at his home near Decatur, last Thursday morning. He was 99 years old. Uncle Ran had been a citizen of this community for over 50 years, coming here several years before the civil war. He was faithful to his master during the pioneer days, and went through the civil war on the Confederate side, returning at its close to Wise county, where he has since resided, a favorite with many white people, and during his last illness these people frequently called upon him. The old-time citizen of Wise and Jack counties will remember Uncle Ran as the chief musician at the dances in the early days. Chico Review Chico, Texas Thursday, March 12, 1908