Obituary: William M. Hazel, 18 Oct 1895 - Smith County, TX Contributed by Vicki Betts 18 January 2003 Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm *********************************************************************** TEXAS CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE, October 31, 1895, p. 7, c. 2 HAZEL.—William M. Hazel was born in Kentucky October 19, 1852; removed to Indiana in early childhood, where he was brought up by his mother, who still lives, his father having died when he was quite small. Bro. Hazel was married to Miss Susan J. Onion, who, with six children, survives him, December 24, 1872; was soon afterward converted and joined the Methodist Church and became a zealous, active Christian worker. He moved to Smith County, Texas, in 1877, where, for years, he continued in faith and good works. About five years ago, however, he forsook the faith on account of some business difficulties, and for a time tried to be an infidel. He was reclaimed in August, 1894, under the ministry of Rev. W. L. Pate, and from then until death called him to rest October 18, 1895, he was a vigorous Christian and leader in his community. He died a triumphant death in the confidence of all who knew him, and was buried on his forty-third birthday. May the comforts of religion about unto his bereaved family. G. W. RILEY.