Obituary: J. A. Mathias, 13 Sep 1893 - Smith County, TX Contributed by Vicki Betts 18 January 2003 Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm *********************************************************************** TEXAS CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE, April 12, 1894, p. 7, c. 6 MATTHIAS.—J. A. Mathias was born in Henderson County, N. C., September 9, 1838, and died in Lindale, Texas, September 13, 1893. He was converted and joined the M. E. Church, South, in early life. He died without leaving any expression concerning his future. He leaves four daughters and one son to mourn their loss. Bro. Matthias was a loyal citizen and a friend to our Church. We miss him much. W. L. PATE