Taylor County, TX - Obituary - Mrs. S.R. Cates **************************************************************************** This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Dorman Holub Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm **************************************************************************** The Abilene Reporter News Friday, November 11, 1910 This morning, 11 November 1910, Mrs. S.R. Cates, wife of Dr. S.R. Cates, died in her room on Chestnut street over the McDavid Dry Goods CompanyÕs building. Mrs. CatesÕ death was the inevitable end of a four weeksÕ illness. The immediate cause was a complain of the stomach, aggravated by a complication of internal disorders following an operation in Rochester, Minnesota, a year ago. From the first her condition was hopeless. Funeral will be held from the First Baptist church Sunday. Rev. C.C. Coleman, pastor and Rev. J.M. Reynolds who is an old friend of the Cates family, now attending the State Baptist Convention at Houston have been telegraphed and should they return Sunday, one of them will be in charge of the services. Telegrams of condolence were received from prominent people throughout the state who met and admired Mrs. Cates at the various Odd Fellow and Rebecca conventions and assemblies. Sketch of Her Life Mrs. Cates was born at Hanover, Missouri, 1 May 1854, of Scotch-French parents. His father was a captain in the Confederate army, and her mother was a direct descendant of Captain John Smith of Colonial fame. Her father died in Abilene four years ago and his body was shipped to Missouri for burial. Dr. and Mrs. Cates were married 22 years ago and moved to Abilene from Kansas City, Missouri in 1896. They have had no children. Mrs. Cates from childhood was a member of the Baptist church and during her stay in Abilene was prominently affiliated with the First church. She was prominent among Rebecca circles, organizing a number of lodges in West Texas.