Obituary of Mrs. E.J. SLAUGHTER - Marion Co, TX
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Mrs. E. J. Slaughter died November 25, 1906. She was sick only a few days
with pneumonia. The deceased was born in Madison County, Alabama,
January 20, 1826, and came to Texas in 1849, settling near Jefferson, and
has
lived in the city since the death of her husband, and for the past 13 years
have
made her home with her daughter, Mrs. J.B. Whitfield. She was 81 years of
age,
and while frail of body, she was as strong and bright in mind as a much
younger
person. There are four children left to mourn the loss of a devoted and
loving mother.
Mrs. J. B. Whitfield and Mrs. (Sic) Eva Slaughter, this city; Mrs. Brande,
Dallas; and
W. W. Slaughter, Mt. Pleasant. The funeral took place from the residence of
Mr. &
Mrs. J.B. Whitfield, with services conducted by Rev. J. Woodson. Interment
was made
at Oakwood cemetery. Later reported - Mrs. Slaughter was three times
married. Her
first husband dying a few months after their marriage. She was married to
Mr. E. C.
Crutcher, October 26, 1843. Of this marriage, Mrs. J. B. Whitfield of this
city, and Mrs.
E. D. Brande are the only living children. She moved to Texas ion 1849
settling not far
from Jefferson. In 1860 she married Mr. M. T. Slaughter, who died in 1886.
Three
children were the fruit of this marriage, two living, namely, W. W.
Slaughter of
Mt. Pleasant, Texas; Mrs. Eva Slaughter of Jefferson.