Jack County, TX - Obituaries - Mrs. John Powell ************************************************************************************* 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, December 24, 1885 Last Monday our town was thrown into a state of excitement by the sad intelligence that Mrs. Powell, wife of Rev. John Powell, was found dead in a tank or pond. The water was only 18 inches deep. The evidence before the CoronerÕs jury was to the effect that she committed suicide. Mr. Powell is an old and highly respected minister. The family is one of the best reputation and no cause whatever is known for the commission of the deed. She was a very amiable lady, 56 years. The family have the sympathy of a large community and circle of friends. At 12 oÕclock yesterday the bells in the churches and public places were tolled, as her remains were conveyed to Oakwood cemetery for interment.