Jack County, TX - Obituaries - William Riley Marsee ************************************************************************************* 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 Thursday, November 13, 1919 W.R. Marsee died at his home 7 November 1919. He was buried at Oakwood cemetery, Rev. J.A. Matthews officiating. The Jacksboro Gazette Thursday, November 27, 1919 William Riley Marsee was born in Knox County, Kentucky, 1844, died 7 November 1919, aged 75 years, 4 months and 3 days; came to Denton County, Texas in 1875; from there to Wise County; then to Jack County in 1896, where he resided in and near the vicinity of Jacksboro ever since. He at the age of 19, enlisted in the Union army, served as Corporal in Co. A, 49th Regiment. He was a faithful and true soldier. His next enlistment was in 1884 at Paradise Ð he entered in ChristÕs cause, joined the Missionary Baptist Church of which he was a member until his death. He was married in 1870 to Sarah Black, who survives him, with only one living daughter, 3 brothers Ð Ben and Tom, living here, John in Kansas, one sister and host of friends. He was noted for his honesty, industry and jovial disposition. His home was the home for the homeless, his heart reached out for the friendless. The funeral was held by Bro. Matthews.