Jack County, TX - Obituaries - Mrs. Sarah A. Nelms ************************************************************************************* This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Dorman Holub Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ************************************************************************************* The Rural Citizen Jacksboro, Jack county, Texas Thursday, May 29, 1884 Died Mrs. Sarah A. Nelms, who departed this life on Friday 23 May 1884. As a mother to the motherless, and a friend to the friendless, her superior is not known. The deceased was born in Carroll County, Mississippi, was married there to Dr. J.M. Nelms, came to Texas in 1876. She was affirm believer in that faith which alone can make soft the dying pillow or can in any measure, ease the pangs of death. About 19 months ago she followed to the grave her oldest son, David W. Nelms. The deceased was a faithful wife, a kind and indulgent mother and a peaceful, quiet neighbor.