Jasper County Texas Archives Obituaries.....Hollamon, Fontaine "Fount" October 1887
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source: The Weekly News=Boy. (Jasper, Texas) vol. 23, no. 19, ed 1, Wednesday, October 12, 1887, page 3

Mr. Fount. Hollomon.

News was received in town this morning of a sad accident on Turkey creek, about 
6 miles from Taylor, which resulted in the death of Mr. Fount Hollamon, an aged 
and highly respected citizen of this county. Mr. Hollamon was in Taylor late 
yesterday evening, and after disposong of the some cotton which he had brought 
to market, started at a late hour to return home. The night was dark and some 
distance from town Mr. Hollamon lost his way, and wandered around until he 
reached Turkey creek, where, thinking he had struck the right crossing, he 
attempted to drive down the bank. It provved that he was mistaken in the place, 
and the wagon he was driving was precipated over a steep bank, upsetting both 
the team and the wagon. Mr. H. was caught under the wagon and crushed to death. 
In the wagon was a small negro boy, but he was unhurt and remained with the 
corpse of his master until he was found by his friends this morning. Mr. h. was 
an old resident of the county, and the news of his sad death will be received 
with deep sorrow by every one who knew him. - Taylor Texan.


Additional Comments:
Fontaine "Fount" Hollamon was born circa 1815 in North Carolina. He settled in 
Jasper County, Texas and moved on to Taylor, Williamson County, Texas, where he 
died. He was the father of our esteemed Jasper County, Texas Sheriff, William 
Fontaine Hollamon.

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