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Brazos County Deaths, 1836-1900 (Volume 2)

Compiled by Bill Page

Some entries in this index describe racial violence, including lynchings, and other practices and language that are disturbing by today's standards. They are presented here in their original text to preserve the historical record.

Index of Deaths

M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z

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MACALUSA

Bessie

Italian; aged 14; accidentally burned to death in Brazos bottoms. Bryan Daily Eagle, 3 June 1896, p.4, col.1

MacDONALD

Sam

African American; shot by James NORMAN at Roger's gin-house near Allen Farm; reportedly dying; had come from Alabama. Dallas Weekly Herald, 13 Mar.1884, p.2, col.5. Galveston Daily News, 9 Mar.1884, p.4, col.5

MADDISON

Felix

African American; aged 30; married; died Oct.1869; born LA. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.1555

Vic

African American; girl; aged 10; died June 1869; born TX. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.1555

MADRO

Marcia

From Palermo, Sicily; killed on board the ship Leona during a fire; booked for Bryan. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 13 May 1897, p.6, col.2; 13 May 1897, p.7, cols.5-6

MANGOGNA

---

Camelia & Concetta (minors or deceased ?), case 589 filed 5 Jan.1898. WPA Probate Index.

MAHER

Agnes J.

Name might be "MAYER"; aged 20 years; died 7 Nov.1900, black jaundice; buried 8 Nov.1900, Calvary Cemetery. St. Joseph Catholic Church Death Records.

MALLOY

Pat, Mr.

Railroad worker; shot & killed by John CONROY, about 4 miles from Bryan. Temple Weekly Times, 24 Oct.1890, p.1, col.4

MALONE

Wm. M.

Aged 60 years, 1 month, 14 days; born KY; died at the home of Mr. T.P. BOYETT in Bryan; buried Bryan Cemetery; uncle of Mrs. T.P. BOYETT and Mrs. R.H. KIRK; never married; had formerly lived in Bryan & returned here about 6 months ago; member of Christian Church. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 7 Dec.1899, p.1, col.2

MANLEN

Mose

African American; said to be from Grimes Co.; shot & killed "on the old Billy JOHNSON place" about 8 miles northeast of Bryan; John CALDWELL, also an African American, accused of the crime. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 30 Nov.1899, p.6, col.1

MANNING

---

Colier, Frankie, Maggie & Nannie MANNING, minors, case 382 filed 12 Feb.1889. WPA Probate Index.

---, Mrs.

Aged about 70; died at her home in Macy; left sons Collier, Ching & Bill MANNING. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 1 Nov.1900, p.7, col.1

Aran

African American; aged 1 day; born TX; died Feb.1880; no cause of death given. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 21, family no. none.

F.M., Mr.

Aged about 56; died at his home 2 miles west of Wellborn; had lived there about 5 years; left a wife & children. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 23 Feb.1899, p.6, col.2

MANSELL

---

Ada, Arkansas & Carry MANSELL, minors, case 337 filed 3 Jan.1887. WPA Probate Index.

MARET

Zena

Aged 15; daughter of Mr. & Mrs. B.M. MARET; died from "typhoid fever"; buried at Pankey, Grimes Co. Bryan Daily Eagle, 7 July 1896, p.4, col.2; 8 July 1896, p.4, col.1

MARETT

B.M., Mr.

Died at his home in Pankey, Grimes Co.; formerly a Bryan resident; had been a grocer; had a brother. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 27 May 1897, p.4, col.2

C.H.

Left a wife & 2 children; aged 36; merchant; lived in Bryan 4 years; died from "typhoid fever." Bryan Daily Eagle, 24 Oct.1896, p.4, col.6

Cornelius

Case 560 filed 13 Oct.1896. WPA Probate Index.

MARK (or MARKED or MARKS)

John "Jack"

An African American farmer; left a family; shot & killed on Thomas ROWAN's place, near Wellborn; Alex (or Ellis) HUNTER, his son-in-law, also an African American, suspected of the crime. (weekly) Dallas Herald, 21 Sept.1882, p.7, col.7. Galveston Daily News, 14 Sept.1882, p.1, col.7; 21 Sept.1882, p.3, col.9

MARONEY

Nonie

Died at her home in Dallas; wife of James MARONEY; maiden name McQUEEN; sister of Mrs. Clifford ADAMS of Bryan. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 25 May 1899, p.6, col.3

MARORONA

Vita, Mrs.

Lived outside Bryan; buried Bryan cemetery 3 July 1896. Bryan Daily Eagle, 7 Oct.1896, p.4, col.6

MARR

Erasmus E.

Notice to unknown heirs of Erasmus E. MARR paid for on 12 Dec.1879. Brazos Pilot Ledger, p.38.

MARSHALL

---

Bud MARSHALL, minor, case 461 filed 24 Feb.1892. WPA Probate Index.

---

Ira MARSHALL, minor, case 473 filed 16 Jan.1893. WPA Probate Index.

B., Mrs.

African American; widowed; aged 55; born VA; keeping house; died Nov.1879; hemorage from lungs. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 19, family no. none.

Clement

African American; lived outside Bryan; buried Bryan Cemetery 21 Jan.1896. Bryan Daily Eagle, 8 Apr.1896, p.4, col.2

Edmond

Case 465 filed 15 Apr.1892. WPA Probate Index.

Wash

African American; aged 62; married; died Apr.1870; born VA. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.760.

MARTIN

--- (child)

Infant of Mr. & Mrs. Tom MARTIN at Bethel; buried at Bethel. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 27 Sept.1900, p.2, col.2; 27 Sept.1900, p.7, col.3

Geo.

His post mortem examination was paid for on 10 Aug.1885. Brazos County Commissioners Minutes, vol.C, p.470.

Isaiah

Isiah MARTIN, case 104a filed 20 Nov.1854. WPA Probate Index. James I. BOWMAN, admr. of Isiah MARTIN decd., sold land to Jackson WALLACE; 7 Feb.1860. Brazos County Deeds, Book F, p.96. Jas. A. BOWMAN appointed administrator pro tem for Isaiah MARTIN decd.; Nov.1854. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book B, pp.53-54. Hillsman KING appointed guardian of John MARTIN, minor heir of Isaiah MARTIN, decd.; 25 Dec.1854. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book B, p.59. Hillsman KING appointed guardian of Martha C. MARTIN, minor heir of Isaiah MARTIN decd.; 26 Dec.1854. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book B, p.62. William KING appointed guardian of James H. & Eliza J. MARTIN, minors; 30 Jan.1855. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book B, p.68. John & Martha Jane MARTIN, minors (parents not named in index), case 103a filed 20 Nov.1854. WPA Probate Index.

Patrick

Case 190 filed 15 Dec.1880. WPA Probate Index. Patrick MARTIN died in the town of Millican on or about 1 July 1880 & left a widow Bridget MARTIN. Brazos Co. Probate Minutes, Book E, p.301

Samuel C., Jr.

Aged 32; died at Bryan; had been bedridden for 7 years with rheumatism. Galveston Daily News, 28 Nov.1895, p.1, col.7

Sarah B.

Aged 31; died Aug.1849; born GA. 1850 Mortality Schedule

Thomas

Exano, Robert & Thomas, minors (parents not named in index), case 145 filed 8 Sept.1868. WPA Probate Index. Probate packet 145; application for guardianship by Sarah MARTIN, mother of Exana, Thomas & Robert MARTIN; Exana (or "Exer Ann") MARTIN married Thomas J. SEALE. Brazos Genealogist, v.17, no.2, pp.53-54. W.W. BERRY was appointed guardian of Evans and Thomas Robert MARTIN, minor heirs of Thomas MARTIN decd.; 25 Sept.1868. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book C, p.429.

William

Case 105a filed 20 Dec.1867. WPA Probate Index. Margaret MARTIN petitioned to have will of William MARTIN decd. probated; 31 Jan.1868. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book C, p.368.

MASON

--- (child)

African American; infant daughter of Thomas MASON; lived in Bryan; buried Bryan cemetery 5 Sept.1898. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 13 Oct.1898, p.2, col.3

MASTERS

Dave

African American; aged 1; died Feb.1870, tetanus; born TX. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.534

MATHEWS

Mallom, Mr.

African American; died from "heart disease". Galveston Daily News, 8 July 1884, p.3, col.2. Inquest on Malcolm MATHIS was paid for on 11 Aug.1884. Brazos County Commissioners Minutes, Book C, p.390.

MATHIAS

Andrew M.

Died in Bryan, from a "lingering illness of several years"; buried in Bryan city cemetery; Brazos bottom planter. Galveston Daily News, 25 Sept.1892, p.14, col.5

MATHIS

---

E.H. MATHIS, minor, case 498 filed 29 Jan.1894. WPA Probate Index.

A.W.

Case 471 filed 6 Oct.1892. WPA Probate Index.

John

Died ca. 3 Aug.1866; brother of C.W. MATHIS & Amanda MATHIS; Rev. SOUTH wrote Amanda about her brother's death on 9 Sept.1866. South Diary, file 1-12.

John

Aged 1 day; born TX; died Nov.1879; asphixia. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 16, family no. 147

Lillie

Aged 7; daughter of Mr. & Mrs. MATHIS of Reliance. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 7 Mar.1895, p.3, col.1; 14 Mar.1895, p.7, col.4

Willie

Was buried 16 Mar.1890. South Diary, file 1-30.

MATTHEWS

Polly

William H. & Elizabeth Ann MATTHEWS and Emeline (MATTHEWS) RUTLEDGE wife of Richard RUTLEDGE, heirs of Polly MATTHEWS, decd., sold land to Abner KUYKENDALL; 11 January 1857. Brazos County Deed Books L, p.137.

MATTHIS

--- (child)

Infant son of Mr. C.H. MATHIS of Reliance. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 10 Mar.1898, p.6, col.1

MAWHINNEY

George Johnson

Aged 40 years, 8 months, 2 days; born Brazos Co.; left wife & 3 children; also 1 brother Mr. J.H. MAWHINNEY & 2 sisters Mrs. T.W. HIGGS & Mrs. SUTTON; member of Christian Church; member of Knights of the Macabees. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 28 June 1900, p.3, col.5; 12 July 1900, p.7, col.5; 19 July 1900, p.6, col.3

J.T.

Ester, Geo., Jas. & Jennette "MOWHINNEY" [MAWHINNEY], minors (parents not named in index), case 80 filed 18 Jan.1865. WPA Probate Index. James HENRY Sr. was appointed guardian of Easter, Jas., George & Jennette MAWHINNEY, minor heirs of J.T. MAWHINNEY decd.; 30 Jan.1865. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book C, p.208.

MAYBERRY

Ethel

Aged 9; daughter of Mr. & Mrs. S.B. MAYBERRY of Thompson Creek; buried in Thompson Creek Cemetery. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 31 Aug.1899, p.3, col.3

MAYER

Kyle, Miss

Aged 9; died in Galveston; niece of Miss Gussie KYLE. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 23 Feb.1899, p.6, col.4

MAYOR

Adolphus, Major

Aged 42; died at Bryan. Galveston Daily News, 22 Apr.1869, p.2, col.7

MAYS

Aged 3; girl; died Jan.1880; cong. of brain. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 19, family no. none.

Mc ---

Teresa, Mrs.

Aged 64; widowed; born SC; died May 1880; tumor. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 16, family no. 310

McALILEY

---

Mary and Otho McALILEY, minors, case 90 filed 27 Jan.1876. WPA Probate Index.

McBRIDE

---, Mr.

Run over by a train at Bryan; was a "common laborer." Galveston Daily News, 17 Nov.1874, p.1, col.4. His inquest was paid for on 30 Nov.1874. Brazos County Commissioners Minutes, vol.B,101.

McCALL

Dennis

"Young"; died in railroad accident between Bryan & Calvert. Galveston Daily News, 25 Mar.1869, p.2, col.3

McCALLUM

Arch

Died at Cameron ranch from "black jaundice"; buried at Alexander Chapel; left family. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 15 Nov.1900, p.6, col.3

McCARLEY

S.A., Mr.

"Young"; convict guard; name might be McCARTY; killed in Burleson Co. by Will LITTLE, an African American; buried at Wellborn. Bryan Daily Eagle, 29 June 1897, p.4, col.2; 30 June 1897, p.4, col.2. Also see: Will LITTLE, an African American, shot & killed Mr. McARLEY with a shotgun (paper dated 2 July 1897); Will LITTLE was tried for murder of S.A. McARLEY (paper dated 26 Nov.1897), as noted in Houck, Linda Fast, Caldwell Newspapers, Burleson County, Texas, 1897-1929 Birth and Death Notices. Caldwell, 1999. Groesbeck Journal, 8 July 1897, p.1, col.5

McCARTER

---, Mrs.

Died at Edge from "congestion"; left 3 "orphans". (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 16 Feb.1899, p.3, col.1

McCARTHE

Ann

Died May 1870. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.?

McCARTY

Susan A.

Died 11 Apr.1876; buried 12 Apr.1876, St. Andrew's Cemetery. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Bryan, TX, Register 1, p.120. Susan A. McCARTY, case 96 filed 11 July 1876. WPA Probate Index.

Thomas L., Major

Died in Bryan; left a family; former agent of the Houston & Texas Central Railroad. Galveston Daily News, 21 Aug.1873, p.2, col.2. Aged 58; died 20 Aug.1873; "dysentery & congestion"; buried 20 Aug.1873 St. Andrew's Churchyard, Bryan. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Bryan, TX, Register 1, p.118.

McCASLAND

S.N., Mrs.

55 years old; wife of Mr. T.T. McCASLAND. Galveston Daily News, 18 Sept.1888, p.2, col.4

McCOMIC

E.J., Mrs.

Aged 37; widowed; born TX; "poor house"; died May 1880; consumption. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 21, family no. none.

McCONNICO

Kate M.

Aged 4 years; died 3 June 1881, from flux; buried 4 June 1881, Bryan Cemetery. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Bryan, TX, Register 1, p.122.

McCOOL

Dennis

Case 6 ½ filed 27 Mar.1869. WPA Probate Index. ADOUE & LOBITT appointed admrs. of Dennis McCOOLE decd.; 27 Apr.1869. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book C, p.475.

McCORMICK

---

The pauper --- McCORMICK's coffin and burial expenses were paid for on 27 Mar.1876. Brazos County Commissioners Minutes, vol.B,154.

James

Aged 27; died Feb.1870, consumption; married; laborer; born TX. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.109

McCORQUODALE

E.A., Mr.

Aged 64 years, 6 months, 25 days; born GA; moved to LA at start of Civil War; Confederate veteran; married Miss BEST in LA after war; moved to TX, settling at Madison Co.; died at his home in Madison Co.; member of Christian Church; left wife & 2 daughters & 5 sons; brother to Mrs. D.A. HARTMAN, Mrs. Joe PRATER & Dave & John McCORQUODALE of Bryan. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 20 Dec.1900, p.1, col.3

Eva (or Ada ?)

Aged 8; daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Willie McCORQUODALE; buried at Steep Hollow. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 13 Apr.1899, p.1, col.4; 20 Apr.1899, p.3, col.6

McCOY

A.L., Mr.

69 years old; citizen of Millican; died from pneumonia; formerly of Mobile, Ala.; came to TX in 1837; 1st Lt. in TX Army & later assistant clerk in House of Representatives during Pres. Sam HOUSTON's administration. Fort Worth Daily Gazette, 9 Mar.1883, p.6, col.3. Galveston Daily News, 10 Mar.1883, p.1, col.7

Alfred

Son of the late Colonel A.L. McCOY; died at McMICHAEL Hotel in Millican; left 2 brothers. Galveston Daily News, 18 Oct.1883, p.4, col.4

McCRAW

Miller Woodson, Mr.

46 years old; of Fargo, North Dakota; died from "cancer of the face"; former Bryan resident; died at San Antonio; buried in Bryan; left a family; attorney. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 26 Dec.1889, p.5, col.2; 9 Jan.1890, p.1, col.6. San Antonio Daily Express, 20 Dec.1889, p.5, cols. 1, 2

McCULLOCH

John

Injured by jumping from a moving train; may not recover. Galveston Daily News, 9 Dec.1891, p.4, col.5

John

About 40 years old; died from "pneumonia" at his home near Harvey; left a wife & "several" small children. Galveston Daily News, 23 Jan.1894, p.2, col.3

Stephen

Enlisted Co.I, 21st TX Cavalry in 1862; aged 18 in 1862; died 22 Aug.1862 at Des Arc, Ark. (Compiled Service Records of Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Texas, National Archives microfilm).

William J.

Wm. J. McCULLOCH, case 110a filed 15 Oct.1864. WPA Probate Index. Probate packet 110a; survived by widow and also his uncle Frank McCULLOCH. Brazos Genealogist, v.16, no.4, p.137. Wm. McINTOSH was appointed admr. of Wm. J. McCULLOCH decd.; 31 Oct.1864. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book C, p.202.

McCULLOUGH

---

Artella & Buna V. McCULLOUGH, minors [parents not named in index], case 319 filed 31 Mar.1886. WPA Probate Index. Children of Elmina L. BARRON & John William McCULLOCH. Collie-Cooper, Mary & Euline Merchant Benbow, "Pioneer Families," Brazos County History: Rich Past - Bright Future, 1986, p.241.

Susan

African American; aged 3 months; died Feb.1870, measles; born TX. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.548.

William

"Parson" --- McCULLOUGH, died "not far from Bryan" 2 or 3 years earlier. Galveston Daily News, 22 Oct.1878, p.3, cols. 1-2. William McCULLOUGH, clergyman, died Bryan in 1876; class of 1833 (non-graduate). Alumni Record, Dickinson College. Carlisle, PA: Dickinson College, 1905, p.92.

McCURRY

Alice

Apparently a child; died at Cross. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 23 Nov.1899, p.9, col.3

McDONALD

---

Mary McDONALD, minor, case 251 filed 29 Dec.1882. WPA Probate Index.

---

George W. & Richard McDONALD, minors, case 226 filed 5 July 1883. WPA Probate Index.

---, Mrs.

Wife of Mathew McDONALD; died near Macy. Bryan Daily Eagle, 27 June 1896, p.4, col.1

Chas.

Aged 11; died Nov.1869, dis. of bowels; born TX. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.69

Mary

Annett, Mary & William McDONALD, minors (parents not named in index), case 23 ½ filed 14 Feb.1870. WPA Probate Index. Richard McDONALD asked to be appointed guardian of the three children of Mary McDONALD his deceased wife, to wit: William, Mary, & Annett McDONALD; 28 Mar.1870. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book C, p.536.

Mathew

Case 574 filed 2 June 1897. WPA Probate Index.

Matthew

Aged 35; died from pneumonia. Galveston Daily News, 10 Dec.1893, p.2, col.6

Richard

"Old & esteemed citizen" of Brazos Co.; died in Bell Co., TX; buried in Brazos Co. Galveston Daily News, 15 Sept.1882, p.1, col.7

Ronald

Aged 16; Texas A&M student; died from pneumonia; son of Mr. & Mrs. R. McDONALD; buried at his home at Trinity. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 28 Dec.1899, p.6, col.4. Calvert Courier, 5 Jan.1900, p.2, col.5

McDOUGAL

Guthrie

Killed in explosion at Bryan Oil Mill. Galveston Daily News, 10 Nov.1880, p.1, col.4. Houston Post, 10 Nov.1880, p.1, col.3

McDOWELL

Nancy

William H. DUNLAP of Fort Bend Co., TX, gave land to William DUNLAP, of Brazos Co., in consideration of his interest in the estate of their mother Nancy McDOWELL, of Kershaw District, SC; 2 Jan.1869. Brazos County Deeds, Book N, pp.18-19.

McDURMITT

Adelaid Boyles, Mrs.

Born 16 Feb.1871 near Bryan; died at her home in Garland; joined Baptist Church in Waco in 1892; married John A. McDURMITT of Garland on 10 Dec.1896. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 1 Feb.1900, p.3, col.2

McELHANNON

Will

Died in Bryan; buried in Waco, TX, where his parents lived; he worked for MISTROT's clothing store. Galveston Daily News, 21 Jan.1893, p.2, col.5

McFALL (also see McPHALL)

James

Mr. --- McFALL died from pneumonia; buried at Boonville; his wife and their daughter, Mrs. HIGGINS, also died at about the same time; their son was not expected to live. Galveston Daily News, 24 Mar.1884, p.4, col.7. James McPHAIL died. Collie-Cooper, Mary & Euline Merchant Benbow, "Pioneer Families," Brazos County History: Rich Past - Bright Future, 1986, p.214.

Martha, Mrs.

Mrs. --- McFALL died from pneumonia. Galveston Daily News, 24 Mar.1884, p.4, col.7. Martha McPHAIL died. Collie-Cooper, Mary & Euline Merchant Benbow, "Pioneer Families," Brazos County History: Rich Past - Bright Future, 1986, p.214.

McFARLAN

--- (child)

Infant of Mr. & Mrs. McFARLAN at Cottonwood. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 12 Oct.1899, p.3, col.5

James

Case 112a filed 8 Aug.1864. WPA Probate Index. Probate packet 112a; James McFARLAND; includes petition for administration of estate of Elizabeth McFARLAND, including two minor children. BGA, vol.16, no.4, p.138.

McFARLAND

Elizabeth

David DAWSON was appointed admr. of Elizabeth McFARLAND decd.; 29 Aug.1864. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book C, p.200.

McGAHEY

Silvia

African American; aged 80; died Oct.1849; a slave; farmed. 1850 Mortality Schedule

McGEE

---, Mr.

Stabbed by a gambler known as "Three Leg Jack"; thought to be mortally wounded. Galveston Daily News, 26 Jan.1869, p.1, col.3

Bill

African American; shot & killed by Albert ROUNDTOP, also an African American. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 29 July 1897, p.3, col.4; 12 Aug.1897, p.6, col.3; 7 Apr.1898, p.6, col.4

Edna, Mrs.

Wife of Will McGEE; died at Cottonwood from "crysipelas". (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 31 Oct.1889, p.1, col.3

Elam

African American; aged 1 month; born TX. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.1622

Lula

Aged 1 month; female; born TX; died Dec.1879; no cause of death listed. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 17, family no.67

McGEHEE

---, Mrs.

Mother of Mrs. C.M. PROCTOR. Galveston Daily News, 26 Nov.1885, p.2, col.3

Charley

18 years old; student at Texas A&M; son of John Tom McGEEHEE, of Bastrop Co., TX; buried in Bastrop Co. Bastrop Advertiser, 25 Jan.1879, p.3, col.1

McGILL

Windom, Mr.

African American; shot & killed at Bryan. Galveston Daily News, 28 July 1886, p.2, col.2. His post mortem examination and inquest were paid for on 13 Aug.1886. Brazos County Commissioners Minutes, vol.D, p.50.

McGOWENS

Lewis

About 14 years old; African American; killed by a train at Millican. Galveston Daily News, 29 June 1883, p.1, col.7; 5 July 1883, p.1, col.6. Inquest on Dan McGOWEN paid for on 13 Aug.1883. Brazos County Commissioners Minutes, Book C, p.317.

McGRATH

Michael

Pauper; burial paid for on 19 Nov.1867. Brazos County Commissioners Minutes, Vol.A, p.195

McGREGGOR

Abe

African American; aged 1?; died June 1869; born TX. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.1116

McGREGOR

---

Alice & Madora McGREGOR, minors, case 494 filed 5 Oct.1893. WPA Probate Index.

Bartlett

Mr. B. McGREGOR died ca. 1861/1862, as listed in return of Brazos Lodge no.247, Millican, as given in Proceedings of the M.W. Grand Lodge of Texas. Houston: 1862. Jean, William & John McGREGOR, & Martha HARLAN (formerly McGREGOR) & her husband Sam D. HARLAN, & Medora BURK (formerly McGREGOR) & her husband Sam BURK, all heirs of Bartlett McGREGOR decd., sold land to the Houston & Texas Central Railroad; 20 May 1866. Brazos County Deeds, Book G, pp.414-418.

Cecile Bird

Aged 2 years, 9 months, 7 days; daughter of C.B. McGREGOR. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 21 Oct.1897, p.3, col.2

Dollie

Aged 1 month, 21 days; daughter of Mr. & Mrs. J.H. McGREGOR from near Wellborn; funeral at Minter Springs. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 6 Oct.1898, p.3, col.3; 6 Oct.1898, p.6, col.3

Elizabeth, Mrs.

Born 19 Feb.1807, in Halifax Co., VA; daughter of William & Patsy MAN; married R. McGREGOR in Montgomery Co., TN in Dec.1827; moved to Hinds Co., Mississippi; in 1843 moved to Washington Co., TX; left husband & 6 children. Texas Baptist (Anderson), 27 Sept.1860, p.2, col.6

Ella, Mrs.

Wife of J.H. McGREGOR; died at the home of Mrs. M.L. ROYALL; left a husband & 2 children; Baptist; born & raised in Brazos Co.; buried at Minter Springs. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 13 Oct.1898, p.3, col.4

Ned

African American; born 5 Mar.1830; brought to TX as slave by B. McGREGOR in 1843; Methodist; left wife & 4 children. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 7 Oct.1897, p.3, col.2; 7 Oct.1897, p.6, col.3

McGUIRE

James Wilson

Died in Bell Co.; born Jefferson Co., GA; Confederate veteran; married Miss A.J. KNIGHT Sept.1859; came to Bryan in 1867. Belton Journal, 6 Mar.1879, cited in Kelsey, Michael, Miscellaneous Texas Newspaper Abstracts, vol.4, p.204.

McHUE

---

Was killed by Dr. WEBB; report filed on 9 Mar.1868. Freedmen's Bureau Records, vol.2, case 1536.

McINTOSH

---

Mary & Walter McINTOSH, minors, case 39 filed 10 Aug.1874. WPA Probate Index.

David

Aged over 80; had lived in Brazos Co. since 1852; from VA; served in Civil War; married Miss Mary CAMPBELL of Bryan; left wife; also left Frank M. MYERS and Belle EVERHART, his nephew & niece, & Frances O. CHEW, J. W. CHEW, Jr., & Sarah W. CHEW, the children of deceased's niece, Mary CHEW. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 4 Nov.1897, p.7, col.2; 11 Nov.1897, p.3, col.1. 53 Southwestern Reporter 611 (1899). David McINTOSH, cases 590 and 592 filed 20 Jan.1898. WPA Probate Index. "David McINTOSH, estate of by C.F. MOORE, applicant vs. Mrs. Mary McINTOSH"; case 3172; dated 21 Dec.1898. Brazos County District Court Civil Minutes, Book I, pp.280-288, 302-303, 415-416.

Frances Osburn, Mrs.

47 years old; widow. Austin Statesman, 8 Sept.1874, p.2, col.3. Frances McINTOSH case 51 filed 10 Oct.1874. WPA Probate Index.

Jake

African American; had driven a dray in Brazos Co. for last 20 years. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 31 Mar.1898, p.10, col.5

Mary, Mrs.

Born Miller Co., MO; maiden name CAMPBELL; died Bryan; member Christian Church; buried Boonville. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 18 Oct.1900, p.2, col.3

William

Had served as a Bryan alderman; died from an overdose of laudanum. Galveston Daily News, 25 July 1874, p.1, col.2; 26 July 1874, p.1, col.5. William McINTOSH case 41 filed 14 Aug.1874. WPA Probate Index. "D.E. BATTS vs. L.W. SHOEMAKER"; case 414; dated 22 Mar.1875; death of Wm. McINTOSH suggested. Brazos County District Court, Civil Minutes, Vol.E, p.244. "David McINTOSH admr. of William McINTOSH decd. vs. Brooks BEALL"; case 1440; dated 12 July 1875. Brazos County District Court, Civil Minutes, Vol.E, pp.258-259. "David McINTOSH admr. of William McINTOSH decd. vs. T.P. HARVEY and S.C. BULLOCK; case 1441; dated 12 July 1875. Brazos County District Court, Civil Minutes, Vol.E, pp.259-260. "David McINTOSH admr. of William McINTOSH decd. vs. S.A. BOWEN; case 1453; dated 12 July 1875. Brazos County District Court, Civil Minutes, Vol.E, p.260. David McINTOSH admr. of William McINTOSH decd. vs. H.G. STALLINGS"; case 1479; dated 29 Oct.1875. Brazos County District Court, Civil Minutes, Vol.E, p.283. "David McINTOSH admr. of William McINTOSH decd. vs. T.P. HARVEY and S.C. BULLOCH"; case 1482; dated 29 Oct.1875. Brazos County District Court, Civil Minutes, Vol.E, p.283.

McKAY

--- (child)

Funeral was held on 10 Apr.1867; child of Mr. McKAY. South Diary, file 1-13.

Michael

Case 392 filed 28 June 1889. WPA Probate Index.

McKEE

---

Green McKEE, minor, case 142 filed 6 May 1878. WPA Probate Index. Alexander M. McKEE was appointed guardian of his son Green McKEE; 31 May 1878. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book E, p.91.

---

Lula McKEE, minor, case 1 ½ filed 4 Nov.1875. WPA Probate Index.

Alex.

Aged 68; married; born TN; speculator; died July 1879; neuralgia. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 20, family no. 36.

Amanda M.

Amanda McKEE; case 69 ½ filed 1 Feb.1872. WPA Probate Index. Alexander McKEE asked that the will of Amanda M. McKEE be probated; 9 Mar.1872. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book D, p.64. Alexander McKEE, excr. of Amanda M. McKEE, decd. gave $500 to Mary B. HALE, daughter of Jobe HALE of Robertson Co.; 28 June 1872. Brazos County Deeds, Book N, p.105a.

Green W., Mr.

32 years old; died at Bryan; buried in Boonville cemetery, with his mother & father. Galveston Daily News, 16 Nov.1892, p.1, col.4

McKEIG

Alex.

Died of yellow fever. Galveston Daily News, 8 Nov.1867, p.2, col.3

McKINNEY

---

Clementine & Nancy McKINNEY, minors, case 21 filed 25 May 1874. WPA Probate Index.

---

Mary A. McKINNEY, minor, case 371 filed 28 July 1888. WPA Probate Index.

---, Mrs.

Wife of Henry McKINNEY; died at the home of her father Jerry CHAPMAN; buried at Zion Church. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 21 Dec.1899, p.3, col.1

Nannie A.

Case 227 filed 10 Jan.1883. WPA Probate Index.

McKNIGHT

Anna, Mrs.

African American; aged about 28; shot & killed on SHELTON's place in the bottom; her husband Grant McKNIGHT was accused of the crime. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 24 Mar.1898, p.6, col.5. Brazos County Inquest Record, pp.2-3 (microfilm # 1020045).

McLAUGHLIN

---

Martha A. McLAUGHLIN, minor, case 109a filed 5 Oct.1868. WPA Probate Index. Probate packet 109a; petition for guardianship of Martha A. McLAUGHLIN, minor, by Stephen McLAUGHLIN. Brazos Genealogist, v.16, no.4, p.137

McLELLAND

Eliza G., Mrs.

Aged 66; married; born SC; died Dec.1879; old age. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 22, family no. 110.

James Bell, Dr.

Brazos Co. treasurer. Galveston Daily News, 14 Dec.1880, p.1, col.6. Houston Post, 2 Dec.1880, p.1, col.4; 14 Dec.1880, p.1, col.3. J.B. McLELLAN case 193 filed 28 Dec.1880. WPA Probate Index. Probate packet 193; heirs include Geo. D. McLELLAND, T.R. McLELLAND, Sue McLELLAND, Frank McLELLAND, A.G. McLELLAND (deceased), Eliza M. HOOPER (formerly McLELLAND, deceased, leaving heirs Frank HOOPER & Maria HOOPER, Sallie J. WALDROP, wife of W.V. WALDROP, Marcia G. HOOPER, wife of J.J. HOOPER, J.H. McLELLAND, deceased leaving W. CLAYTON McLELLAND, and R.C. McLELLAND. Brazos Genealogist, v.17, no.4, p.132.

Robert C., Capt.

Died at his home in Calvert; buried at Bryan; brother of Mrs. WALDROP, Miss Sue McLELLAND & Mr. McLELLAND of Bryan, & Mrs. F.F. HOOPER of Calvert. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 14 Nov.1895, p.3, col.2. Bryan Daily Eagle, 7 Jan.1896, p.1, col.4. Galveston Daily News, 9 Nov.1895, p.3, col.3

McLENDON

Burl, Mr.

Funeral held 3 Jan.1892; buried Bryan cemetery. South Diary, file 1-32.

Cora, Miss

Daughter of Dr. George McLENDON; died at Llano from consumption; buried in Calvert cemetery. Bryan Daily Eagle, 17 July 1896, p.4, col.2

Geo., Dr.

Died at his home in Calvert; aged 67; father of Mrs. Chas. N. WILLIAMSON. Bryan Daily Eagle, 22 May 1896, p.4, col.2

John, Dr.

Died at Calvert; uncle of Mrs. C.N. WILLIAMSON of Bryan; Mason; left wife & daughter. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 19 Apr.1900, p.6, col.3. Calvert Chronicle, 27 Apr.1900, p.5, col.6

McLEOD

J.D., Mr.

Died in Millican from "congestion"; left wife & child; member of firm of McMICHAEL & Co. Galveston Daily News, 18 Aug.1884, p.2, col.4

McLINDON

May

Aged 3 months; died May 1870, strangulation; born TX. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.159

McMAHON

Andrew

Case 106a filed 28 July 1856. WPA Probate Index. Sarah McMAHON applied for letters of administration on Andrew McMAHON decd.; 28 July 1856. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book B, p.135. Mary McMAHON, widow of Andrew McMAHON, decd., was appointed admr. of his estate; 25 Aug.1856. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book B, p.140. Heirs of Andew McMAHON, decd., included Isabella AVANTS wife of William AVANTS, Mary Jane PRESLEY wife of Joseph PRESLEY, Wm. Henry McMAHON, Margaret McMAHON & Andrew James McMAHON, and Mary McMAHON (apparently his wife); 27 Sept.1858. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book C, pp.38-39.

McMICHAEL

---

Jno. A., minor, case 22 filed 30 May 1874. WPA Probate Index. "Adella G. McMICHAEL and W.A. McMICHAEL guardians of John Augustus McMICHAEL vs. The Southern Life Insurance Company"; case 1452; dated 12 July 1875. Brazos County District Court, Civil Minutes, Vol.E, p.257.

James

Shot & killed by Mr. A.G. STEELE, at Millican. Galveston Daily News, 4 May 1879, p.1, col.3; 8 May 1879, p.1, col.1. His inquest was paid for on 12 Nov.1879. Brazos County Commissioners Minutes, vol.C, p.95.

John A.

Jno. A. McMICHAEL died at Bryan. Navasota Tablet, 11 Jan.1878, p.1, col.4. John A. McMICHAEL, case 158 filed 5 Mar.1879. WPA Probate Index. J.D. THOMAS was appointed admr. for John A. McMICHAEL, who had died within the last two years; 7 March 1879. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book E, p.114.

Thomas

"Young man"; died from wounds received when his arm was "mangled" in Mr. MAYO's gin; left a wife. Galveston Daily News, 7 Sept.1880, p.1; 11 Sept.1880, p.1, col.5

W.A., Mr.

Millican merchant for over 20 years; member of Knights of Honor; Mason. Galveston Daily News, 13 Oct.1888, p.2, col.2. W.A. McMICHAEL, case 376 filed 24 Oct.1888. WPA Probate Index.

McMILLAN

---

George R., Margret Jane, Mary Catherine, Susan Etta & William Henry McMILLAN, minors, case 51 ½ and 107a filed 25 Dec.1865. WPA Probate Index. Margarett, Mary & Susan McMILLAN, minors, case 33 filed 17 Nov.1873. WPA Probate Index. James McMILLAN was appointed guardian of his minor children George R., William H., Mary G., Margaret J., & Susan Etta McMILLAN; 29 Jan.1866. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book C, p.231.

Ann

Case 108a filed 27 Dec.1858. WPA Probate Index. Probate packet 108a; heirs James McMILLAN, Andrew McMILLAN, Wm. HENRY, Sr., Ann Jane FULLERTON, wife of Thos. J. FULLERTON, Elizabeth Jane YOUNG, minor child of deceased sister; also mentions her son George McMILLAN. Brazos Genealogist, v.16, no.4, pp.136-137. George McMILLAN appointed admr. of Ann McMILLAN decd.; 31 Jan.1859. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book C, p.48. Legal notice to the heirs of Ann McMILLAN was only given to Andrew McMILLAN; mentions that another heir Elizabeth J. YOUNG lives in Robertson Co.; 28 Mar.1859. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book C, p.53. Heirs of Ann McMILLAN were Andrew, James & George McMILLAN, also Ann J. FULLERTON wife of Thos. J. FULLERTON, William HENRY, Sr., & Elizabeth J. YOUNG - the last three will receive 1 share divided three ways. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book C, pp.56-57.

Bettie, Miss

Aged 65; sister-in-law of Mr. M.P. BEARD; Methodist. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 9 Mar.1889, p.3, col.6

George

An "old citizen" of Brazos Co. Galveston Daily News, 23 May 1884, p.1, col.2

James

James McMILLIAN, case 27 filed 8 Oct.1872. WPA Probate Index. G.R. McMILLAN was appointed admr. of James McMILLAN decd.; 9 Nov.1872. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book D, p.108.

John

"Little son" of Mrs. Della McMILLAN of Houston; died while visiting his grandmother Mrs. McMICHAEL at Edge. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 18 Oct.1900, p.3, col.3

McMILLEN

Napoleon

About 23 years old; died at the home of his mother, Mrs. Annie McMILLEN, five miles west of Bryan. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 13 Oct.1898, p.3, col.5

McMILLIAN

---

Maggie & William McMILLIAN, minors, case 303 filed 20 Apr.1885. WPA Probate Index.

McMORRIS

---

Fannie & Maude McMORRIS, minors, case 547 filed 7 May 1896. WPA Probate Index.

D.B.

Case 548 filed 16 June 1896. WPA Probate Index.

McMURRAY

---

Mary McMURRAY, minor, case 125 filed 11 Sept.1872. WPA Probate Index. J.M. ZIMMERMAN was appointed guardian of Mary McMURRY; 11 Nov.1872. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book D, p.114.

Mary

African American; aged 1; died May 1870, pneumonia; born TX. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.611

McNAIR

Mary Ann, Mrs.

"Grandma" --- McNAIR, aged 90, died at home of Mr. Wm. JOHNSON of Tabor; Presbyterian; had lived in TX since before the Civil War; mother of Mrs. George FULLERTON & Mrs. Wm. JOHNSON of Tabor, Mrs. Effie HENRY of Benchley, Neil McNAIR of Willow Hole, Mrs. McWHORTER of Pankey, Alex McNAIR of Wortham, Will T. McNAIR of Hubbard City, Mrs. Sue FORD in southern TX, and Mat BURNEY in southwest TX; buried in Henry Cemetery near Tabor. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 20 July 1899, p.6, col.4. Mary Ann McNAIR, died 14 July 1899, buried Henry Cemetery. Brazos County Cemeteries, p.173.

McNAMARA

Patrick

Name also spelled "McNAMMARA"; case 111a filed 17 June 1869, and case 34 ½ filed 13 Apr.1869. WPA Probate Index. Probate packet 34 ½; Patrick McNAMARRA died 26 Mar.1869, Galveston; Susan McNAMARRA, widow; brother John McNAMARRA; will mentions son Conny & Land to Susan in Canton, PA. Brazos Genealogist, v.16, no.2, pp.51-52. Probate packet 111a; mentions John McNAMARRA, Susan McNAMMARA, & Cornelius McNAMMARA, who is living in PA. Brazos Genealogist, v.16, no.4, pp.137-138. John McNAMARRA asked that the will of Patrick McNAMARRA be probated, but Patrick's son Cornelius objected & the petition was rejected; 28 Mar.1872. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book D, p.102.

McNEELY

Bettie, Mrs.

Wife of John W. McNEELY. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 17 Apr.1890, p.1, col.3

McNERNY

Ida Lou, Mrs.

Died at Clayton Prairie; wife of Johnnie McNERNY; married last Feb.; daughter of Mr. & Mrs. SMITH of Clayton Prairie. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 13 Dec.1900, p.2, col.3.

McNUTT

James

An "old planter"; lived in Brazos bottom; died from "cholera morbus". Galveston Daily News, 21 May 1883, p.1, col.3

Leander

Died at Bryan in May 1892; "veteran". Galveston Daily News, 1 Jan.1893, p.7, col.6. San Antonio Daily Express, 1 Jan.1893, p.12, col.2

McPHALL (also see McFALL)

James F.

J.F. McPHALL died; "young"; lived in Brazos Co. since 1874; buried at Boonville cemetery. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 30 Jan.1890, p.1, col.4. James F. McPHAIL died; buried Boonville. Collie-Cooper, Mary & Euline Merchant Benbow, "Pioneer Families," Brazos County History: Rich Past - Bright Future, 1986, p.214.

McQUEEN

Bob

African American; son of Shade McQUEEN. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 13 Jan.1898, p.6, col.4

F.J., Major

"One of the oldest merchants in Bryan"; died in Gainesboro, NC; buried in Bryan; of the firm of F.J. McQUEEN & Co. Galveston Daily News, 26 Aug.1884, p.2, col.3; 29 Aug.1884, p.2, cols. 5-6

Louis, Colonel

"Old & respected citizen"; Methodist. Galveston Daily News, 25 June 1886, p.6, col.2

McQUORODALE

Maude, Miss

15 years old. Galveston Daily News, 22 Nov.1891, p.2, col.2

McROY (or McRAY)

---, Mr.

Mechanic; kicked by a horse; expected to die. Dallas Weekly Herald, 3 May 1883, p.7, col.2. (El Paso) Lone Star, 5 May 1883, p.1, col.5. Galveston Daily News, 30 Apr.1883, p.1, col.5

McVEY

Claud

Aged 15; son of Mr. W.H. McVEY of Wellborn; died from "erysipelas." (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 7 Feb.1895, p.3, col.4

MEADOR

Ben W.

B.W. MEADOR, case 14 ½ filed 30 Oct.1865. WPA Probate Index. Jessee W. MEADOR was appointed admr. of Benjamin MEADOR decd.; 27 Nov.1865. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book C, pp.220-221. "William DUNLAP vs. Ben MEADOR"; spring term 1866; death of MEADOR suggested. Brazos County District Court Civil Minutes, Book C, p.285. Henderson HARDY admr. of B.S. WHITAKER decd. vs. Morgan PRICE, admr. of B.W. MEADOR decd". case 549; dated 15 Nov.1871. Brazos County District Court Civil Minutes, vol.E, p.19 (microfilm reel 1020040). Morgan PRICE admr. of B.W. MEADOR decd. sold land to John E. MILLICAN; 22 Apr.1867. Brazos County Deeds, Book H, p.467. Morgan PRICE admr. of B.W. MEADOR decd. sold land to Nathan A. CLAMPITT; 18 Mar.1867. Brazos County Deeds, Book H, pp.706-707.

MEADOWS

Jennie

Her inquest and post mortem examination were paid for on 28 Sept.1875. Brazos County Commissioners Minutes, vol.B, p.138.

MEARS

Della

Died 14 Mar.1900. Reliance Church.

W.A., Mr.

Died at his home in the Kurten neighborhood from heart trouble. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 16 Feb.1899, p.6, col.4

MEDIAS

Stephen (or Steve)

Mexican American; attacked by unknown parties; in "precarious condition"; ran a boarding house/ restaurant at Allen Farm. Brenham Daily Banner, 19 Oct.1884, p.2, col.3. Galveston Daily News, 18 Oct.1884, p.1, col.2 (2 articles)

MEDLOCK

Cicero

African American; aged 40 or 50; worked at compress; killed by train. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 20 Sept.1900, p.6, col.3

MEEKENS

S.A., Mrs.

Resident of Moscow, TX; died in Millican while visiting her father. Galveston Daily News, 31 July 1883, p.1, col.6

MEEKINS

---

Della MEEKINS, minor, case 349 filed 15 Apr.1887. WPA Probate Index.

Frank M.

Aged 31; raised at Millican; died at Millican from accidental gunshot wound; son of Henry MEEKINS; left wife & 3 children; member Woodmen of the World. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 22 Nov.1900, p.3, col.1; 22 Nov.1900, p.6, col.4; 20 Dec.1900, p.7, cols.5-6

MEEKS

Benjamin

Case 172a filed 11 May 1860. WPA Probate Index. James M. PRICE asked for letters of administration for Benjamin MEEKS; 28 May 1860. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book C, p.90. James N. PRICE, admr. of Benjamin MEEKS decd., sold land to A.B. LANCASTER; 23 Feb.1861. Brazos County Deeds, Book F, p.322.

MELAZZO

Philippa

Aged 45; died 6 May 1896, fall from wagon; buried 7 May 1896, city cemetery. St. Joseph Catholic Church Death Records.

MEREDITH

Eliza

Aged 44; married; born LA; died Sept.1879; congestion. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 22, family no. 426.

MERET

Joseph

Case 60 filed 22 Jan.1875. WPA Probate Index.

MERIWEATHER

Josie, Mrs.

Buried 10 Aug.1871, Bryan. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Bryan, TX, Register 1, p.118.

MERRITT

Jim

His inquest was paid for on 12 Nov.1879. Brazos County Commissioners Minutes, vol.C, p.95.

MICKLE

Helen Norwood

Ms. --- MICKLE died; funeral service held at Wesson on 20 Oct.1892. South Diary, file 1-32. Helen Norwood MICKLE died 19 Oct.1892, buried Wesson Cemetery. Brazos County Cemeteries, p.176.

MICKLEBROUGH (or MICKLEBRORO)

---, Mrs.

Killed by her husband; he was her second husband; she left a grown daughter and a nearly grown son by her 1st husband; another account says there were 4 children left; they lived with Peter MICKLEBROUGH at the MICKELBOROUGH or Navasota ferry. El Paso Times, 30 June 1884, cited in Births, Deaths, & Marriages from El Paso Newspapers Through 1885. Fort Worth Daily Gazette, 21 June 1884, p.5, col.4; 23 June 1884, p.5, col.3. Galveston Daily News, 21 June 1884, p.1, col.2; 23 June 1884, p.1, col.3 (2 articles); 25 June 1884, p.6, col.1.

James

Committed suicide by drowning himself in the Navasota River, after killing his wife; came to TX from Alab. about 8 years previously. El Paso Times, 30 June 1884, cited in Births, Deaths, & Marriages from El Paso Newspapers Through 1885. Galveston Daily News, 23 June 1884, p.1, col.3 (2 articles).

MIDDLETON

--- (infant)

"Little son" of Mr. & Mrs. MIDDLETON; died at Millican. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 29 Nov.1894, p.4, col.1

Samuel W.

Case 3 filed 7 July 1849. WPA Probate Index. Probate packet 4; heirs Benedict MIDDLETON, Washington MIDDLETON, Martha MIDDLETON (heirs of), Mary Ann PRICE, Lavinia LYONS (wife of Joseph LYONS), Amanda WALKER, Lucretia WALKER, Rachel SYMES, & Perry MIDDLETON. Brazos Genealogist, v.16, no.1, pp.8-9. Mary M. MIDDLETON appointed admx. of her late husband Samuel W. MIDDLETON decd.; 27 Aug.1849. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book A, pp.128-129 (reel 1020027). Heirs of Samuel W. MIDDLETON decd. included Benedict MIDDLETON (of Mississippi), Martha Louisa MIDDLETON (of Illinois), Washington MIDDLETON, Mary Ann PRICE, Lavinia LYONS, Amanda WALKER, Rachel SYMMS & Perry MIDDLETON, & Lucrecy WALKER, and also William & Elizabeth MIDDLETON apparently deceased, and also Savery MORGAN who had already received her share; 24 Nov.1851. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book A, pp.178-183 (reel 1020027).

Washington

Case 102a filed 25 June 1860. WPA Probate Index. James M. PRICE & Lavinia LYONS & her husband Joseph LYONS asked for letters of administration for Washington MIDDLETON decd.; Mary Ann PRICE was the oldest surviving sister of the decd. & James M. PRICE was her husband; 30 July 1860. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book C, pp.99-100.

MIDKIFF

J.J., Mr.

F.H. MIDDKIFF, C.S. MIDKIFF, J.A. MIDKIFF, M.M. HARRISON & his wife Sarah Ann; and H.F. PLASTER & his wife Margrett, were heirs of Mary D. BOWEN, wife of D.A. BOWEN when she died and previously widow of J.J. MIDKIFF; recorded 8 August 1870. Brazos County Deed Book L, p.421.

MIKE

Jacob Leon

Aged 19; Texas A&M student; died at his parents' home in Bryan from congestion & meningitis; Methodist. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 28 Oct.1897, p.3, col.3; 28 Oct.1897, p.6, col.1

MILBERGER

---

Mary A. MILBERGER, minor, case 298 filed 14 Mar.1885. WPA Probate Index.

MILE

B.A., Miss

Aged 17; born TX. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no. none

MILES

B.H.

Aged 6; boy; died Aug.1869, dis. of brain; born Ark. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.210

Sarah J.

Case 137 filed 29 Dec.1877. WPA Probate Index.

MILLER

---

Marcus P. MILLER, minor, case 245 filed 4 July 1883. WPA Probate Index.

George

Aged 75; widowed; born VA; farmer; died Mar.1880; pneumonia. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 16, family no.147

Pearlie

2 years, 7 months old; died in Bryan; daughter of Mr. O.L. & Mrs. T.C. MILLER. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 24 Apr.1890, p.1, col.4

Pocahontas

Aged 29; wife of O.L. MILLER; daughter of Dr. & Mrs. J.B. JAMESON. Bryan Daily Eagle, 6 May 1898, p.4, col.2

Thomas Captola, Mrs.

Wife of Mr. O.L. MILLER; died in Bryan; daughter of Captain T.D. SANDERS. Galveston Daily News, 7 June 1894, p.1, col.6

W.C.

"Samuel EVANS admr. W.C. MILLER decd. vs. F.A. JOHNSON"; case 111; dated Mar.1856. Brazos County District Court Civil Minutes, Book B, p.289.

MILLICAN

---

W.H. MILLICAN, minor, case 97a, no date listed. WPA Probate Index. Wm. H. MILLICAN, minor, son of E.M. MILLICAN; application for guardianship of W.H. MILLICAN by Jno. E. MILLICAN, his brother. Brazos Genealogist, v.16, no.4, pp.134-135.

---

Wm. H. MILLICAN, minor, case 90b filed 29 Mar.1870. WPA Probate Index.

---

B.T. MILLICAN, minor, case 89a filed 31 Mar.1854. WPA Probate Index. Probate packet 89a; Barret Travis MILLICAN; mentions Assena EVETTS, guardian of B.T. MILLICAN. Brazos Genealogist, v.16, no.3, p.114

--- (slave)

"Negro boy belonging to John MILLICAN" drowned in the Brazos River. Washington American, 14 April 1857, p.2.

Adeline

Aged 2; died July 1869; born TX. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.685.

Andrew A.

Probate packet 83a; Wesley J. MILLICAN, heir of Andrew A. & Jane MILLICAN, deceased; petition for guardianship dated 29 Dec.1845. Brazos Genealogist, v.16, no.3, p.111. Wesley J. MILLICAN, minor, case 83a filed 30 Sept.1844. WPA Probate Index.

Charity

Estate notice; John H. MILLICAN executor. National Vindicator, 20 Apr.1844, p.4, col.2. Charity MILLICAN, case 87a filed 30 Dec.1843. WPA Probate Index. Probate packet 87a; heirs include Elizabeth MILLICAN, wife of Benj. ROBERTS; Sarah V. MILLICAN, wife of Hiram B. McLEASTER; Elmina J. MILLICAN, wife of Richard NORWOOD, Charity Ann H. MILLICAN; Willis MILLICAN & minor Mary Jane ELLIS, daughter of Nancy MILLICAN ELLIS. Brazos Genealogist, v.16, no.3, p.113. Minor heirs of Charity MILLICAN decd. were Elizabeth, Sarah, Martha, Harriet & Jaine MILLICAN; 27 May 1844. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book A, p.3 (reel 1020027).

Daniel

Case 81a filed 28 Apr.1845. WPA Probate Index. Probate packet 81a; Daniel L. MILLICAN; survived by wife Mary Ann & children Elizabeth & Josephine; brothers included John & Elliot M. MILLICAN; Mary Ann later married Lorenzo CLARK. Brazos Genealogist, v.16, no.3, p110.

Diadem

Case 91a filed Mar.1845. WPA Probate Index. Probate packet 82a (also 91a); heirs Robert P., Nathan L. & Susan K. MILLICAN. Brazos Genealogist, v.16, no.3, pp.110-111. Nathan C., Robert & Susan MILLICAN, minors, case 82a filed Mar.1845. WPA Probate Index. Probate packet 91a (also 82a); mentions mother Nancy MILLICAN; brothers John, William & Elliott M. MILLICAN; children Robert, Nancy C. & Susan MILLICAN; Susan married Abner ASKEY. Brazos Genealogist, v.16, no.3, pp.114-115. Willis MILLICAN sold 320 acres of land to Robert, Nathan Calvin & Susan MILLICAN, heirs of Diadem MILLICAN, decd.; 10 June 1847. Brazos County Deeds, Book F, p.6. Sarah MILLICAN was appointed guardian of Robert, Nathan Calvin & Susan MILLICAN, minor heirs of Diadem MILLICAN decd.; 30 Sept.1844. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book A, p.7 (reel 1020027).

Elliot M.

Marcella E. MILLICAN & William DUNLAP were administrators of Elliot M. MILLICAN's estate; his heirs included John E. MILLICAN; Jasper MILLICAN; Wm. H. MILLICAN. Houston Tri-Weekly Telegraph, 30 Nov.1864, p.2, col.5; Texas Baptist (Anderson) 3 Jan.1861, p.3, col.4. E.M. MILLICAN case 95a filed 29 Oct.1860; also case 23 filed 16 Oct.1860 (one of these may be for E.M. MILLICAN, Jr.). WPA Probate Index. Probate packet 95a. Brazos Genealogist, v.16, no.4, p.134. Elliott McNeil MILLICAN, died 13 Oct.1860. Handbook of Texas Online.

E.M., Jr.

Shot & killed by his brother on 24 Aug.1860, at Millican's Station, 8 miles from Navasota. (Austin) Texas State Gazette, 15 Sept.1860, p.2, col.4. Texas Christian Advocate, 6 Sept.1860, p.2. Also: he died sometime before the criminal case against him was dismissed on Nov.1860, Brazos County District Court, Civil Minutes, Vol.C, pp.186, 188, 190.

J.H., Mr.

Died ca. 1880/1881; member of Adah Zillah Lodge at Millican; as noted in return for that lodge for 1881, in Kelsey, Michael, Texas Masonic Deaths, Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, 1998, p.112.

James D.

Dated 25 Apr.1842, concerns the estate of James D. MILLICAN, deceased. Charity A.H. MILLICAN was the admistrator. Land went to Charity A.H. MILLICAN, his widow; and to Nancy, wife of William ELLIS; to Martha MILLICAN; to James MILLICAN; to Elizabeth MILLICAN; to Sarah MILLICAN; to Willis MILLICAN; to Elmina MILLICAN; and to John H. MILLICAN. Washington Co. Final Records of Estates, Book B, pp.150-156. James D. Millican died in 1839, in or before the month of November. [Record Book, District Court, Brazos County (reel 1020043), p.128, 171]. On 12 Mar.1840 Carey WHITE was acquitted of the charge of murdering James MILLICAN. Washington Co. Civil Minutes District Court, Book B (reel 1788131), p.57. J.D. MILLICAN, case 84a filed 28 Oct.1844; also case 96a filed Oct.1844. WPA Probate Index. Probate packet 84a; Jane & Harriett MILLICAN, minor heirs of James D. MILLICAN. Brazos Genealogist, v.16, no.3, p.111. Probate packet 96a; wards receipts for James D. MILLICAN heirs: Elmina NORWOOD, Sarah V. McLEASTER, Harriett C.A. GREEN & Elizabeth B. ROBERTS. Brazos Genealogist, v.16, no.4, p.134. Probate packet 98a. Brazos Genealogist, v.16, no.4, p.135. James D. MILLICAN d. ca. 1840. Handbook of Texas Online.

Jasper

Was dying 22 June 1867; he died by 24 June 1867. South Diary, file 1-13. J.N. MILLICAN, minor, case 93a filed 13 Dec.1860. WPA Probate Index. Probate packet 93a; Jasper N. MILLICAN, minor heir of E.M. MILLICAN & stepson of Marcella E. MILLICAN; W.H. MILLICAN was his brother; J.N. MILLICAN died June 1867. Brazos Genealogist, v.16, no.3, p.116

John

He died before the spring term of court in 1861. "R. B. Dawson and others v. H. Hardy, Administrator de bonis non," 33 Texas Reports 198 (1870). John MILLICAN, case 8 ½ filed 18 Oct.1859; case 50 filed 18 Oct.1859; and case 94a filed 18 Oct.1859. WPA Probate Index. Probate packet 94a; Elizabeth MILLICAN, minor heir of John MILLICAN. Brazos Genealogist, v.16, no.4, p.134. "W.S. OLDHAM vs. S.C. BRASHER, admr. John MILLICAN, decd."; 30 Apr.1861; Brazos County District Court Civil Minutes, Book C, p.203. S.C. BRASHER admr. of John MILLICAN decd. sold land; 23 May 1862. Brazos County Deeds, Book H, pp.344-345.

John E.

Shot & killed; before dying, he accused Allen MYERS & MYERS' sister, Mrs. B.F. "Nannie" BALDRIDGE, of committing the crime; trial resulted in a hung jury. (Austin) Daily Democratic Statesman, 10 Aug.1875, p.1, col.7; 15 Aug.1875, p.2, col.4. Cleburne Chronicle, 7 Sept.1872, p.1, col.6. Galveston Daily News, 7 Aug.1875, p.1, col.4; 8 Aug.1875, p.1, col.6; 18 Aug.1875, p.2, col.5. John E. MILLICAN died sometime before the criminal case against him was dismissed on 25 Nov.1872. Brazos County District Court, Civil Minutes, Vol.E, pp.87a, 87b, 89a. Died ca. 1871/1872; member of Adah Zillah Lodge at Millican; as noted in return for that lodge for 1872, in Kelsey, Michael, Texas Masonic Deaths, Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, 1998, p.56. John E. MILLICAN, case 4 filed 26 Oct.1872. WPA Probate Index. Allen MYERS & Nannie BOULDRIDGE were charged with the murder of John E. MILLICAN. Brazos County District Court Civil Minutes, vol.E, pp.103, 154, 162 (microfilm reel 1020040).

John H.

He died sometime before the criminal case against him was dismissed on 9 Oct.1869, Brazos County District Court, Civil Minutes, Vol.D, p.113

M.R., Mr.

Murdered; Zeke CURD, Poker CURD and Charles CAMPBELL accused but acquitted of crime; survived by at least one brother, L.H. MILLICAN, of Midland, TX. Brenham Daily Banner, 16 Jan.1890, p.1, col.3. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 19 Dec.1889, p.5, col.3; 26 Dec.1889, p.1, col.3; 2 Jan.1890, p.1, col.3; 9 Jan.1890, p.1, col.5. Also in El Paso Daily Herald, 24 June 1890, as cited in Births, Deaths & Marriages from El Paso Newspapers 1886-1890. M.R. MILLICAN, case 406 filed 19 Dec.1889. WPA Probate Index. The governor offered a $200 reward for the persons who murdered --- MILLICAN on 15 Dec.1889. Texas Executive Records Books, Rewards Register, 1889-1907, microfilm reel 19, p.61.

Nancy

Aged 90; died Oct.1849; born TN; name spelled "MILICAN" on record. 1850 Mortality Schedule. Nancy MILLICAN, case 92a filed 9 Jan.1854. WPA Probate Index. Probate packet 92a; died 24 Oct.1849. Brazos Genealogist, v.16, no.3, pp.115-116.

Robert Hemphill

Robert MILLICAN died on the east side of the Trinity River between ROBIN's Ferry & Nacogdoches at what is now called TOWNSEND's. [Record Book, District Court Brazos County (reel 1020043), p.158]. Deposition of Prudence L. MOSS: "... Robert MILLICAN died at Mr. TOWNSEND's, 20 miles east of the Trinity River, in the spring of 1836. I was with him when he died...." [Record Book, District Court, Brazos County (reel 1020043), p.171]. On 24 Apr.1837, Nancy MILLICAN appeared and was appointed administrator for her late husband, Robert MILLICAN. Signed: Nancy MILLICAN (her mark). Washington Co. Probate Minutes, Book A, pp. 100-102. On 24 Apr. 1837, power of attorney from Nancy MILLICAN to William T. MILLICAN, Nancy being Admrx of Robt. MILLICAN, deceased, to act in her name in all matters of said Robert. Signed: Nancy MILLICAN (her mark). Washington County Deed Records, Book A, pp.142-144. On 26 Apr.1837, Nancy MILLICAN, by her attorney W.T. MILLICAN, got a court order to sell property from the estate of her late husband, Robert MILLICAN. Washington Co. Probate Minutes, Book A, p.134. Robert Hemphill MILLICAN died Apr.1836. Handbook of Texas Online.

Robt.

Aged 37; married; died Nov.1869; born TX. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.958.

Wesley J., Mr.

He died before the fall term of court in 1865. "R. B. Dawson and others v. H. Hardy, Administrator de bonis non," 33 Texas Reports 198 (1870). Wesley J. MILLICAN, case 56 filed 27 Nov.1865. WPA Probate Index.

William

His will was probated on 3 January 1844. "William MILLICAN's Executrix v. John MILLICAN," 15 Texas Reports 460 (1855).

William H., Mr.

Aged 27; married; deputy sheriff; born TX; killed by Colonel R.C. MYERS, his son David MYERS & Wash HARDY. (Austin) Daily State Journal, 27 Apr.1870, p.2, col.2; 6 July 1870, p.1, col.2; 7 July 1870, p.1, col.5. Galveston Daily News, 20 Apr.1870, p.3, col.3; 22 July 1870, p.3, col.2; 6 Aug.1875, p.1, col.4. Galveston Tri-Weekly News, 11 Feb.1870, p.4, co.6. Houston Daily Times, 9 Feb.1870, p.3, col.2. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.955. Robert C. MYERS, George Washington HARDY & David MYERS were indicted for murder on 7 Apr. 1870; they were convicted of this crime. Brazos County District Court, Civil Minutes, Vol.D, pp.157, 185-186. Robert C. MYERS, David MYERS and George W. HARDY were convicted of killing William H. MYERS on 6 Feb.1870. "R.C. MYERS and Others v. The State," 33 Texas Reports 525 (1870). W.H. MILLICAN, case 90a (no papers) filed 29 Mar.1870; also William H. MILLICAN case 16 ½ filed 16 Feb.1870. WPA Probate Index.

Wm. L.

John C. McDAVID & his wife Julia A. McDAVID of Burleson Co. sold land which had belonged to her brother Wm. L. MILLICAN decd.; dated 1 Mar.1867. Brazos County Deeds, Book H, p.171.

William M.

Case 86a filed 4 May 1844. WPA Probate Index. Probate packet 86a; heirs Loretta Emily, Pricilla Adeline, Pleasant D., James H., Barret Travis, Robert G. & William L. MILLICAN, Lucinda MILLICAN WHITE (married to John M. WHITE) & Minerva VESS. Bond of Assena EVETTS. Brazos Genealogist, v.16, no.3, p.112.

William Templeton

William T. MILLICAN, case 85a filed 25 Sept.1843. WPA Probate Index. Probate packet 85a. Brazos Genealogist, v.16, no.3, p.112. William Templeton MILLICAN died Sept.1843. Handbook of Texas Online.

Wm.

Estate notice; A. MILLICAN and E.M. MILLICAN, executors. National Vindicator, 20 Apr.1844, p.4, col.4

MIMS

--- (child)

Aged 1 day; born TX; died Dec.1879; "inauition." 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 17, family no.182.

Margret, Mrs.

Aged 20 years; married; born TX; keeping house; died Dec.1879; child birth. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 17, family no.182.

MISSELIN

---, Mr.

Buried 15 Dec.1869, Bryan. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Bryan, TX, Register 1, p.118.

MISTRETTA

Maria

Aged 35 years; died 3 July 1900, childbirth; buried 3 July 1900, Calvary Cemetery. St. Joseph Catholic Church Death Records.

MISTROT

Jean Jacque

Aged 88; died in Denver, Colorado, from pneumonia; left son G.A. MISTROT & daughter Miss Marie MISTROT; born in France; had lived in Bryan; buried in Calvert; father of 12 children, Catholic. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 4 Oct.1900, p.7, col.3; 11 Oct.1900, p.4, cols.3-6.

MITCHEAL

Aged 3 months; female; died Mar.1880; croup. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 19, family no. none.

MITCHELL

---

Bella, Harvey, Horace & Ida MITCHELL, minors, case 284 filed 1 Oct.1884. WPA Probate Index.

---, Mrs.

Wife of Rev. James MITCHELL; died of "black jaundice," at Wickson Creek. Galveston Daily News, 30 Oct.1883, p.3, col.9

Ada

Aged 1; died Jan.1870; born TX. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.1225

A.J., Mrs.

Wife of Colonel Harvey MITCHELL; one of the "first settlers" of Brazos Co. Galveston Daily News, 5 June 1885, p.1, col.6

Eunice

Aged 10; died Jan.1870. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.1225

Frances Anne Mrs.

84 years old; died in Bryan; Presbyterian. Galveston Daily News, 14 May 1894, p.1, col.3. Francis Anne MITCHELL case 514 filed 11 Dec.1894. WPA Probate Index.

James

Case 101a filed 22 Sept.1856. WPA Probate Index. Probate packet 101; wife Jane MITCHELL; children Rebecca LEE, E.R. MONTGOMERY, Ann S. SPINDLE (wife of John P. SPINDLE), James H. MITCHELL, Elizabeth C. BALDRIDGE, Harvey MITCHELL, J.P. MITCHELL & Calvin W. MITCHELL. Brazos Genealogist, v.16, no.4, pp.135-136. Jefferson P. MITCHELL applied for probate of will of his father James MITCHELL decd.; 30 Sept.1856. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book B, pp.148-149. Elizabeth C. BALDRIDGE of Madison Co., Ala., gave her power of attorney to E.H. MITCHELL, to recover any property due her from the estate of James MITCHELL; 30 Nov.1860. Brazos County Deeds, Book F, p.281.

James

Resident of Brazos Co. nearly 40 years; one of Texas' "original settlers"; died from "heart disease." (El Paso) Lone Star, 18 Mar.1885, p.1, col.3. Galveston Daily News, 14 Mar.1885, p.1, col.4

Jonathan H., Rev.

Died 5 Nov.1890 at home of his daughter Mrs. Demarius WHITE, near Bryan; was born in Jackson Co., GA, 28 June 1811; his father moved to Lawrence District, SC, that same year; in 1818 family moved to Shelby Co., Ala.; he lived there 7 years; at age 14 his family moved to Cahawba Valley, where he converted to Cumberland Presbyterian Church; he later moved to Coosa Co., Ala.; on 1 Nov. 1841 he married Martha A. ROBBINS, who died 6 Sept.1851; in 1853 he married Miss Margaret FREEMAN; he moved to Brazos Co. in 1868; in Aug. 1869 he organized Wickson Creek congregation. The Cumberland Presbyterian, 25 Dec.1890, p.8. Died 5 Nov.1890. Minutes of the Sixty-First General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Nashville, TN: Cumberland Presbyterian Publishing House, 1891, pp.37, 127

Josephine

Aged 7; died Jan.1870; born TX. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no. 1225.

J.P., Dr.

Died "after a long sickness" at his home in Bryan. Brenham Daily Banner, 24 June 1879, p.1, col.2. Galveston Daily News, 14 June 1879, p.1, col.1. Also: His funeral was held 15 June 1879. Will of J.P. MITCHELL was admited to probate; Sarah MITCHELL was appointed guardian of Claude MITCHELL "only minor interested in said estate"; 30 July 1879. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book E, p.130. South Diary, file 1-22. Aged 53; born TN; physician; died June 1879; consumption. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 22, family no.33. J.P. MITCHELL case 169 filed 30 June 1879. WPA Probate Index.

Marvetta

Aged 14; died Jan.1870; born TX. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.1225

Sophia

African American; aged 35; died Dec.1869; born TX. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.1178

Wm. Travis

Aged 22; died at home of his uncle Jim MITCHELL; Presbyterian. Bryan Daily Eagle, 5 Jan.1897, p.4, col.2.

MOCHEWITZ

Joseph, Father

Died at Marlin, TX, from burns received about 2 weeks earlier; Catholic priest; came to U.S. from Poland in 1868; settled at Bryan; afterwards in charge of churches at Bremond, Ross & Marlin; buried in Bryan. Galveston Daily News, 9 Feb.1883, p.1, col.5; 10 Feb.1883, p.1, col.5. Waco Daily Express, 11 Feb.1883, p.3, cols. 1-2

MODI

Willie

African American; aged 9 months; born TX; died Mar.1880; pneumonia. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 16, family no.154.

MODLEY

Frank

African American; aged 1 year; born TX; died Oct.1879; bloody flux. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 18, family no.215.

MONAGHAN

Michael

Died of yellow fever. Galveston Daily News, 8 Nov.1867, p.2, col.3

MONTGOMERY

---

Daisey MONTGOMERY et al., minors, case 555 filed 4 Sept.1896. WPA Probate Index.

---

Alice, Emma, Frank & Ross MONTGOMERY, minors, case 534 filed 11 Oct.1895. WPA Probate Index. Allie, Emma, Frank & Ray MONTGOMERY, minors, case 555 filed 4 Sept.1896. WPA Probate Index.

---, Mrs.

Died at Concord. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 22 June 1899, p.3, col.1

--- (child)

African American; aged 2 months; born TX; died Feb.1880; asthma. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 22, family no. 354.

Alice MITCHELL, Mrs.

39 years old; wife of Mr. S.W. MONTGOMERY; died at Bryan; left husband & "a number" of children. Galveston Daily News, 21 June 1888, p.8, col.4 [this page is filmed after 22 June 1888, p.1]. Alice MONTGOMERY, case 378 filed 4 Dec.1888. WPA Probate Index.

Samuel T.

Eliza MONTGOMERY was appointed guardian of the minor children of Samuel T. MONTGOMERY decd., to wit: Sam'l Whitney, Emily Jane, & Henrietta; action on this estate was also pending in Red River Co., TX; 30 Aug.1852. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book A, p.222 (reel 1020027). F.J., Harrietta & S.W. MONTGOMERY, minors (parents not named in index), case 99a filed 30 Aug.1852. WPA Probate Index.

S.W.

S.W. MONTGOMERY, case 553 filed 17 July 1896. WPA Probate Index.

Whitney

Born Giles Co., TN, 26 June 1839; moved to Clarksville, Red River Co., TX in 1843; his father & brother died there in 1846; moved with his mother & 3 sisters to Springfield, Limestone Co. in 1851; year later he joined his uncle Harvey MITCHELL at Boonville, where he & his mother ran hotel; his mother & sisters died there; served in Confederate army; after war, he farmed; married Alice, sister of Dr. J.P. MITCHELL in 1865 or 1866; she died in 1889; left 7 children; Mason; member of Ancient Order of United Workmen & Knights of Honor; died at Bryan; buried at Boonville. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 15 Aug.1895, p.6, col.2; 12 Sept.1895, p.6, col.5. Galveston Daily News, 12 Aug.1895, p.2, col.6

MOODY

Bill

Shot & killed "near Bryan." Brenham Daily Banner, 6 Dec.1890, p.3. On 1 Dec.1890 unknown parties acting as a mob shot & killed Mr. --- MOODY at his house; $300 reward offered. Texas Executive Records Books, Rewards Register, 1889-1907, microfilm reel 19, p.144.

John D.

Case 62 (no papers) filed 22 Jan.1875. WPA Probate Index.

Susan

African American; still birth Jan.1880. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 16, family no. 155.

Tabitha

Case 68 ½ filed 22 Nov.1871. WPA Probate Index. John D. MOODY petitioned that the will of Tabitha MOODY be probated; 9 Mar.1872. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book D, p.62.

MOON

Maud

Aged 5; born TX; died June 1879; congestive fever. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 22, family no. 128.

MOORE

Alfred

Mary MOORE wife of Alfred MOORE decd. of Washington Co. gave her power of attorney to Joshua W. McCOWN; 14 May 1867. Brazos County Deeds, Book H, pp.430-431.

Floyd

Died at home of his brother Pat MOORE at Edge from "black jaundice"; Baptist; buried Presbyterian cemetery near Edge. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 7 Nov.1900, p.1, col.2; 7 Nov.1900, p.3 ,col.1

H.A., Mr.

Died at the home of Frank MOORE, his brother, in Bryan; former journalist & Bryan postmaster; body sent to Mount Holly, N.J., where his mother lived. Fort Worth Daily Gazette, 16 Jan.1883, p.3, col.2. Galveston Daily News, 13 Jan.1883, p.1, col.6. H.A. MOORE case 234 filed 20 Feb.1883. WPA Probate Index.

Joe

African American; died. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 2 Mar.1899, p.6, col.3

John T.

Shot & killed at Millican, in self defense by A.J. LEAGUE (or TEAGUE), a lawyer from Navasota. (Austin) Daily Democratic Statesman, 30 Jan.1877, p.1, col.8. Denison Daily Cresset, 27 Jan.1877, p.1, col.5. Galveston Daily News, 25 Jan.1877, p.1, col.2; 26 Jan.1877, p.1, col.2. John T. MOORE case 148 filed 4 Nov.1878. WPA Probate Index. Probate packet 148; widow is Margaret MOORE & son Marcus MOORE & daughter Ella MOORE. Brazos Genealogist, v.17, no.2, p.54. "W.M. and J.A. BARKER, Jr. vs. John T. MOORE et al."; case 1392; dated 5 Feb.1877; death of John T. MOORE suggested. Brazos County District Court, Civil Minutes, Vol.F, p.348.

N.J.

Case 472 filed 21 Oct.1892. WPA Probate Index.

Tom

Shot & killed at Millican; farmer & stockman; buried at the "Catholic" graveyard; left a "widowed mother" & sister. Dallas Morning News, 1 Mar.1887, p.1, col.6. Galveston Daily News, 1 Mar.1887, p.6, cols.2, 3. His inquest was paid for on 12 May 1887. Brazos County Commissioners Minutes, vol.D, p.110.

MOORING

Lucy Belle, Mrs.

Aged 56 years, 4 months, 5 days; born VA; maiden name TALIAFERRO; married J.S. MOORING in Grimes Co.; left 2 brothers George & C.S. TALIAFERRO in Navasota; moved to Bryan about 10 years earlier; husband ran Exchange Hotel; Episcopal; left son Seth MOORING & daughter Mrs. D.C. DeMARET. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 12 Aug.1897, p.3, col.2; 26 Aug.1897, p.6, col.4. Lucie B. MOORING case 582 filed 9 Aug.1897. WPA Probate Index.

Mary

Case 614 filed 8 Feb.1899. WPA Probate Index.

Silas

Accidentally shot & killed by Mr. Jodie CREWS at Texas A&M; both men were employees at the college; CREWS was charged with "negligent homicide." Brenham Daily Banner, 28 Apr.1886, p.1, col.4. Galveston Daily News, 27 Apr.1886, p.5, col.5; 16 May 1886, p.2, col.3

W.H., Mr.

Aged 73; died in & buried in Bryan; Mason; had been married more than 40 years; left wife & adopted son. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 15 Nov.1894, p.10, col.6; Galveston Daily News, 13 Nov.1894, p.1, col.7

MOORMAN (or MORMAN)

Egbert

Killed by Bolton J. WALLACE, in a brothel in northern Bryan. Galveston Daily News, 23 Dec.1891, p.3, col.3; 30 Mar.1892, p.2, col.3

MORGAN

Thomas H.

Thomas MORGAN died at the home of his parents Mr. & Mrs. W.H. MORGAN in Reliance, from "congestion of the brain"; aged about 17; Baptist. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 7 Sept.1899, p.2, col.3; 5 Oct.1899, p.6, col.4. Thomas H. MORGAN died 4 Sept.1899. Reliance Church.

MORRIS

---

John G. & Lee S. MORRIS, minors, case 266 filed 21 Jan.1884; also John G. MORRIS, Jr., minor, case 350 filed 28 June 1887. WPA Probate Index.

---

S. MORRIS, minor, case 505 (no papers) filed 4 Apr.1894. WPA Probate Index.

W.A.

Case 343 filed 23 Feb.1887. WPA Probate Index.

Wm. H.

Case 327 filed 2 July 1886. WPA Probate Index.

MORRISON

Aged 1; boy; died Feb.1870, measles; born TX. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.285

Hiram

Died at his home in Dallas "from apoplexy"; had formerly lived in Bryan. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 27 Dec.1900, p.6, col.1

MORSE

George

Saloon keeper; murdered in Robertson Co. by Sheriff Jack JONES and his deputies Tom JONES (his brother) and James "Jim" STEARNS, perhaps at Calvert; the JONES brothers & STEARNS escaped from the Brazos Co. jail. Austin American Statesman, 27 June 1879, p.1, col.4. Galveston Daily News, 25 Mar.1879, p.1, col.2; 26 Mar.1879, p.1, col.3; 29 Mar.1879, p.1, col.3; 30 Mar.1879, p.1, col.3; 2 Apr.1879, p.1, col.3; 11 Apr.1879, p.1, col.3; 12 Apr.1879, p.1, col.3; 13 Apr.1879, p.1, col.3; 16 Apr.1879, p.1, col.3; 17 Apr.1879, p.1, col.3; 20 Apr.1879, p.1, col.3; 1 May 1879, p.1, col.2; 13 May 1879, p.1, col.3. New York Times, 13 May 1879, p.1.

MORTON

Wm.

Aged 48; died May 1870, disease of brain; born KY. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.285

MOSELEY

---

Allen, Lee C. & Thomas G. MOSELEY, minors, case 172 filed 1 Nov.1871. WPA Probate Index.

---

Jurlean O. et al., minors, case 24 filed 11 June 1874. WPA Probate Index.

--- (child)

Infant son of Mr. & Mrs. J.E. MOSELEY born prematurely; buried on 1 Nov.1889. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 9 Jan.1890, p.1, col.6

Dandridge D.

D.D. MOSELEY, case 25 ½ filed 17 Nov.1870. WPA Probate Index. Probate packet 25; D.D. MOSLEY died on or about 15 Nov.1870; widow was Mary L. MOSLEY (daughter of John JOHNSON). Brazos Genealogist, v.16, no.1, pp.12-13. Mary L. MOSELEY of Fort Bend Co. gave her power of attorney to James H. BATT to sell property due her from estate of her husband D.D. MOSELEY. Brazos County Deeds, Book O, p.361. "A.B. DUCKWORTH excr. of Dandridge MOSELY vs. P.R. SMITH"; case 1330; dated 25 Sept.1878. Brazos County District Court, Civil Minutes, Vol.F, p.402.

Mary A.E.

Case 43 filed 11 May 1867. WPA Probate Index. Thos. D. SANDERS & A.B. CARR, admr. of Mary A.E. MOSELEY decd., sold land to William DAVIS; 17 Sept.1869. Brazos County Deeds, Book K, p.56. Estate of Mary A.E. MOSLEY decd. sold land; 18 Mar.1872. Brazos County Deeds, Book N, p.16.

T., Mr.

African American; aged 25; farmer; died July 1869, dropsey; married; born VA. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.379

Thomas R. "Tom"

Thomas R. MOSELEY; aged 40; died Feb.1870, constipation; bar keeper; born Ala. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.250. He died sometime before the criminal case against him was dismissed on 6 Apr.1870, Brazos County District Court, Civil Minutes, Vol.D, pp.146, 149. Thomas R. MOSELEY, case 100a filed 30 Mar.1870. WPA Probate Index. Probate packet 100. Brazos Genealogist, v.16, no.4, p.135. "Mary TEAL admx. vs. W.C. MOSELEY et al."; case 784; dated 16 Nov.1871; death of Thomas R. MOSELEY suggested. Brazos County District Court Civil Minutes, vol.E, p.21 (microfilm reel 1020040). Tom MOSELEY; aged 40; married; died Feb.1870; born Ala. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.490. J.A. MOSELEY, surviving widow of Thos. R. MOSELEY decd. sold land to James B. THOMAS; 11 Apr.1870. Brazos County Deeds, Book K, p.268.

MOSELY

---, Mr.

Resident of Bryan; struck over the head with a billiard cue at Millican; likely to die. Galveston Daily News, 13 Aug.1867, p.1, col.9. Texas Countryman, 24 Aug.1867, p.3, col.3

August

Case 42 ½ filed 29 Nov.1867. WPA Probate Index. Thos. D. SANDERS & Allen B. CARR appointed admrs. of Augustus MOSELEY decd.; 27 Nov.1867. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book C, p.332.

Johnson

Aged 1; boy; died Sept.1869; born TX. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.1651

Wade C.

Aged 45; died Feb.1870, eryapilas; born GA. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.429. Wade C. MOSELEY, case 1 (no papers) filed 29 Mar.1870. WPA Probate Index. Lorena MOSELEY, widow of Wade C. MOSELEY, & Charlotte S. MOSELEY, daughter of Wade C. MOSELEY, gave their powers of attorney to J.B. THOMAS; 21 May 1872. Brazos County Deeds, Book N, p.329. Lorena MOSELEY & C.S. HUNTER, formerly C.S. MOSELEY, revoked their power of attorney to J.B. THOMAS; 28 Feb.1873. Brazos County Deeds, Book N, p.347. "J.H. BATTE admr. of W.C. MOSELEY decd. vs. Harvey MITCHELL & others"; case 975; dated 14 Nov.1871. Brazos County District Court Civil Minutes, vol.E, p.17 (microfilm reel 1020040). "Frank G. HILL & wife vs. J.B. THOMAS admr. of W.C. MOSELEY"; case 1113; dated 7 July 1874. Brazos County District Court Civil Minutes, vol.E, p.138 (microfilm reel 1020040).

MOSS

? L.

James L. MOSS, Sarah S. MOSS, Mary A. CLARK, W.B. MOSS, Sarah A. WARE, Martha PACE & G.B. MOSS gave their powers of attorney concerning land owned by ? L. MOSS, decd.; 30 July 1870. Brazos County Deed Book L, pp.201-202.

W.F., Mr.

Aged about 60; died at his home about 10 miles northeast of Bryan; buried at Alexandria Chapel; left wife & 2 grown children. Galveston Daily News, 30 Nov.1897, p.3, col.3

MOTT

W.S., Mr.

Aged over 70; Mexican War veteran; left wife & several children. Bryan Daily Eagle, 4 Oct.1896, p.4, col.6

MOUSER

Mary

Aged 3; daughter of Mr. & Mrs. G.W. MOUSER; buried at Reliance. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 25 Aug.1898, p.6, col.2

MOWBRAY

Aaron

Aaron MOWBRAY; probate packet 98a; petition by Ann E. MOWBRAY, his wife, 14 Sept.1868. Brazos Genealogist, v.16, no.4, p.135. Aron MAWBRY; case 98a filed 14 Sept.1868. WPA Probate Index. Ann E. MOWBRY appointed admx. of Aaron MOWBRY decd.; 25 Sept.1868. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book C, p.430.

MULDURE

John

Was shot & killed by John ASHFORD; report was filed 9 Mar.1868. Freedmen's Bureau Records, vol.2, case 1537.

MULHALL

Joseph

Died at his home in St. Louis, MO; had recently visited relatives in Bryan; father of John MULHALL who formerly lived at Bryan. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 7 Nov.1900, p.6, col.1

MULHOLAND

Cecilia, Mrs.

Name given as "MULHALL"; wife of Peter MULHALL; died from pneumonia. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 23 Feb.1899, p.6, col.2. Cecilia MULHOLAND, aged 46 years; died 15 Feb.1899, pneumonia; buried 16 Feb.1899, Cavalry Cemetery; native of Boston, Mass. St. Joseph Catholic Church Death Records.

MULLINS

Nannie A.

J.J. MULLINS was appointed administrator of the estate of Nannie A. MULLINS by the probate court of Washington Co.; he sold land; dated 26 Feb.1867. Brazos County Deeds, Book H, pp.96-97. Estate of Nannie A. MULLINS, decd.; 2 Oct.1866. Brazos County Deeds, Book H, pp.60-61.

MURCHISON

Eliza, Mrs.

Aged 28; married; died Feb.1870; born Mississippi. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.872

MURDOCK

Ella R., Mrs.

Mrs. --- MURDOCK, widow of J.H. MURDOCK; middle aged; lived in Reliance; left several children. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 8 July 1897, p.3, col.1. Ella R. MURDOCK, died 1897, buried Tryon Cemetery. Brazos County Cemeteries, p.184.

J.H., Mr.

Born Glasgow, Scotland, 21 Sept.1843; came to U.S. at about age 9; moved to Brazos Co. soon after Civil War; died of "congestion" at his home near Reliance; left wife & 5 children; had lived at Reliance about 10 years & taught school there about 2 years; Baptist; Mason. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 21 Mar.1895, p.7, col.4; 25 Apr.1895, p.10, col.2

MURPHY

Berry, Mr.

African American; aged 27; laborer; married; died Aug.1869, black jaundice; born VA. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.?

S.T.

Aged 16; girl; died Dec.1869, pneumonia; married; born TN. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.4

MURRAY

Martin

Aged 65; railroad worker; killed at Millican by William WARD. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 7 Feb.1895, p.1, col.2. Galveston Daily News, 31 Jan.1895, p.1, col.7; 1 Feb.1895, p.3, col.4; 2 Feb.1895, p.3, col.4; 3 Feb.1895, p.5, col.5

MUSE

Fannie F.

Aged 21 months; died 27 June 1881, whooping cough; buried 28 June 1881, Bryan Cemetery. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Bryan, TX, Register 1, p.122.

Thomas E.

Died at Bryan; member of U.S. Navy. Galveston Daily News, 12 Dec.1877, p.1, col.5

MUSSIL

Robert

Teenager; son of Mr. Leo MUSSIL; committed suicide after "troubles" with an older brother. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 10 July 1890, p.5, col.2

MUTIE

John

Aged 44; died at Kurten. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 12 Sept.1895, p.3, col.1

MYER

John

Aged 42; born Prussia; farmer; died Feb.1880; congestion of lungs. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 16, family no. 225

MYERS (or MEYERS)

---

Alice, Frank, Hudson, May B. & Rudolph MYERS, minors, case 518 filed 9 Feb.1895. WPA Probate Index.

---

Bessie MYERS, minor, case 391 filed 24 June 1889. WPA Probate Index.

A. MYERS' post mortem examination was paid for on 10 Aug.1885.Brazos County Commissioners Minutes, vol.C, p.470.

David F.

Aged 69; died 21 July 1879, apoplexy; buried 22 July 1879, Bryan Cemetery. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Bryan, TX, Register 1, p.120. D.F. MYERS, case 173 filed 3 Sept.1879. WPA Probate Index.

Case 359 filed 20 Oct.1887. WPA Probate Index.

Emma, Mrs.

Lived in Bryan; buried Bryan Cemetery 6 Feb.1896. Bryan Daily Eagle, 8 Apr.1896, p.4, col.2

John

Killed at OWEN's gin; a farmer. Dallas Morning News, 20 Aug.1895, p.1, col.6. Galveston Daily News, 22 Aug.1895, p.11, col.6

Laura

Case 542 filed 19 Feb.1896. WPA Probate Index.

Lollie, Mrs.

Wife of ex-postmaster J.A. MYERS; left several children. Galveston Daily News, 16 May 1894, p.6, col.6

Mary R.I.

Aged 40; died 20 Dec.1873, perhaps at Hearne ?; from dengue fever; buried 22 Dec.1873, St. Andrew's Churchyard, Bryan. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Bryan, TX, Register 1, p.118.

Maybird, Miss

Aged 2 years, 7 months, 15 days; daughter of Mr. J.A. MYERS; died after a brief illness; buried Bryan cemetery. Bryan Daily Eagle, 28 Jan.1896, p.4, col.1; 8 Apr.1896, p.4, col.2

Robert C.

He died sometime before the criminal case against him was dismissed on 6 July 1871, Brazos County District Court, Civil Minutes, Vol.D, p.412. R.C. MYERS case 143 ½ filed 22 June 1872. WPA Probate Index. "J. Allen MYERS, Admr. of R.C. MYERS, decd. vs. David W. MYERS, John McDONALD and John C. WOODLIEF," Brazos County County Court Civil Minutes, vol.2, pp.96-97 (microfilm reel 1020036).

Robert J.

Killed in about 1871, perhaps by John E. MILLICAN. Cleburne Chronicle, 7 Sept.1872, p.1, col.6; Galveston Daily News, 6 Aug.1875, p.1, col.4

N

NALL

---, Mrs.

Died from "pneumonia"; married to Henry E. NALL, a printer; she & her husband were both "deaf mutes", who had met in school at Austin; was sister-in-law to Bryan city marshal NALL. Galveston Daily News, 23 Dec.1893, p.1, col.6

Maude

Age 1 year; born TX; died June 1879; malarial fever. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 17, family no. 29.

NANCE

B.P.

Case 228 filed 10 Jan.1883. WPA Probate Index.

NASH

---

Alice NASH, minor, case 256 filed 1 Nov.1883. WPA Probate Index.

---

Richard NASH, minor, case 258 filed 21 Dec.1883. WPA Probate Index.

Fannie, Mrs.

African American; aged 100; born VA; died Feb.1880; old age. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 15, family no.93.

J.B.

Case 223 filed 23 Oct.1882. WPA Probate Index.

Lula

African American; lived in Bryan; buried Bryan cemetery 11 Jan.1897. Bryan Daily Eagle, 8 Apr.1897, p.4, col.3

Thomas

African American; lived in Bryan; buried Bryan cemetery 9 Aug.1898. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 13 Oct.1898, p.2, col.3.

Vina

African American; 11 months old; born TX; died Feb.1880; cause of death unknown. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 15, family no.93.

NAVINE

Wm.

Aged 64; married; died Nov.1869; born GA. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.1069

NAYLOR

---

Annie E. NAYLOR, minor, case 92 filed 12 Feb.1876. WPA Probate Index.

NEAL

Levy

African American; aged 49; policeman; had been on force 20 years; shot & killed 24 Feb.1900 in Bryan, by Dennis CALHOUN. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 1 Mar.1900, p.2, col.4; 29 Mar.1900, p.6, col.1. Houston Daily Post, 25 Feb.1900, p.6, col.3; 27 Feb.1900, p.5, col.2, 23 Mar.1900, p.5, col.2. Brazos County Inquest Record, pp.24-25 (microfilm # 1020045).

NEDBALEK

Joe

Case 489 filed 17 July 1893. WPA Probate Index.

NEEDHAM

George G.

Aged 22; born TX; farmer; died Dec.1879; thrown by horse. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 18, family no.174. Mrs. Gordon NEEDHAM paid for an obituary for her son (not named) on 9 Jan.1880. Brazos Pilot Ledger, p.35.

John

Case 116a filed 27 Dec.1852. WPA Probate Index. Probate packet 116a. Brazos Genealogist, v.16, no.4, p.147; also v.17, no.1, pp.34-35. C. ATWOOD was appointed admr. pro tem for John NEEDHAM decd.; 27 Dec.1852. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book A, pp.230-232 (reel 1020027).

NEELLY

A.G., Sr.

Case 82 ½ filed 4 Apr.1872. WPA Probate Index. L.W. NEELY was appointed admr. of A.G. NEELY decd.; 9 Nov.1872. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book D, p.108.

NEELY

---, Mrs.

Daughter of Jo DILLASHAW; was buried 15 Feb.1890. South Diary, file 1-30.

J.J.

An "old citizen" of Brazos Co.; died after "several months illness"; member of the Christian Church. Dallas Morning News, 27 Apr.1886, p.2, col.3; Galveston Daily News, 27 Apr.1886, p.5, col.5. J.J. NEELY, case 372 filed 8 Aug.1888. WPA Probate Index.

William Hayes

Aged 29 years; died 14 May 1875, perhaps in Burleson Co.?, from typhoid fever; buried 16 May 1875 in Bryan cemetery. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Bryan, TX, Register 1, p.120.

NEILL

Wash

African American; aged 46; died Jan.1870; born GA. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.1563.

NETTLES

---

Mary NETTLES, minor, case 643 filed 6 July 1900. WPA Probate Index.

Henry

African American; aged about 60; shot & killed 15 Aug.1899; Allen CLARK, also an African American, was tried for his murder, resulting in a hung jury. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 12 Oct.1899, p.6, col.2. Brazos County Inquest Record, pp.18-19 (microfilm # 1020045)

Mary

Amelia DUNLAP, heir of Mary NETTLES decd., sold William CUNNINGHAM land; 30 May 1870. Brazos County Deeds, Book M, p.78.

W., Mr.

African American; aged 22; single; born Mississippi; laborer; died Mar.1880; pneumonia. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 19, family no. none.

NEWLAND

Aged 1; boy; died May 1870, pneumonia; born TX. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.239.

H.S., Capt.

A lawyer. Galveston Daily News, 7 Sept.1880, p.1, col.5. H.S. NEWLAND, case 231 filed 20 Feb.1883. WPA Probate Index.

Richana A., Mrs.

54 years old; died of consumption; left 4 sons & 1 daughter; buried in Bryan cemetery. Galveston Daily News, 24 June 1891, p.6, col.2. R.A. NEWLAND case 458 filed 7 Nov.1891. WPA Probate Index.

Robert H.

Aged 20 years, 7 months, 5 days; died at his home near College Station; raised in Bryan; brother of Mrs. W.W. HARRIS of Bryan & of Richard & Tom NEWLAND. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 16 Mar.1899, p.7, col.1

NEWMAN

Dora, Mrs.

Burned to death at Corsicana; buried in Bryan cemetery; formerly lived in Bryan; survived by brother Mr. J.A. BUTLER of Corsicana. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 16 Feb.1899, p.6, col.1

Felix

Shot & killed by Dr. J.S. (or J.E.) TURNER, at Macey; TURNER was acquitted of the charge. Fort Worth Daily Gazette, 9 Jan.1886, p.2, col.5. Galveston Daily News, 21 June 1885, p.1, col.5; 23 June 1885, p.2, col.1; 4 July 1885, p.1, col.5; 22 July 1885, p.2, col.4; 31 Mar.1886, p.1, col.1; 4 Apr.1886, p.1, col.4. His inquest was paid for on 7 Dec.1885 and in Feb.1886. Brazos County Commissioners Minutes, vol.D, pp.19, 25.

Frank

Son of postmaster at Macy; killed when horse fell on him; buried at "Presbyterian Cemetery." Bryan Morning Eagle, 17 June 1900, p.3, col.2; 20 June 1900, p.3, col.1; 28 June 1900, p.7, col.1

Janus

Aged 2; boy; born TX; died Sep.1879; flux. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 15, family no.68.

O.D., Mr.

30 years old. Galveston Daily News, 13 Oct.1888, p.2, col.2

NEWSOME

Joeday

Case 58 ½ filed 16 Nov.1865. WPA Probate Index. Mary A. NEWSOME was appointed admr. of her late husband Joeday NEWSOME; 27 Nov.1865. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book C, p.219. M.A. NEWSOME was appointed guardian of M.W. , Oliver, R.S. & Joeday NEWSOME; 11 Nov.1871. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book D, pp.43-44. "T.V. WALKER vs. M.A. NEWSOME, admx. et al."; case 962; dated 24 Nov.1871; she was admx. of Joeday NEWSOME; also mentions John, Joeday, R.S., Mary W. & O. NEWSOME, and Sallie P. and Thomas T. GOODWIN. Brazos County District Court Civil Minutes, vol.E, p.36 (microfilm reel 1020040).

NEWTON

John

Aged 4; died Feb.1870, measles; born TX. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.558

NICHOLS

--- (child)

African American; infant son of Jack NICHOLS; lived in Bryan; buried Bryan cemetery 14 Feb.1897. Bryan Daily Eagle, 8 Apr.1897, p.4, col.3

Harvey

African American; lived in Bryan; buried Bryan Cemetery 27 July 1896. Bryan Daily Eagle, 7 Oct.1896, p.4, col.6

Jerry (or Jesse)

Killed by explosion at Bryan Oil Mill. Galveston Daily News, 10 Nov.1880, p.1, col.4; Houston Post, 10 Nov.1880, p.1, col.3. New York Times, 9 Nov.1880, p.5

NILES

Mimme

African American; aged 1; girl; died Feb.1870; born TX. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.1030

NIMMO

Samuel

Case 113a filed 28 Sept.1846. WPA Probate Index. Probate packet 113; survived by widow Terrisa NIMMO, who later married George W. GLASSCOCK; left minor, George T. NIMMO. Brazos Genealogist, v.16, no.4, pp.143-144; also v.17, no.1, pp.30-31. Joseph T. ROBINSON applied for letters of administration for Sam'l NIMMO; 28 Sept.1846. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book A, pp.50-51 (reel 1020027). Wm. FARQUHAR appointed guardian of George B. NIMMO, minor heir of Sam'l NIMMO decd.; 31 May 1847. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book A, p.63 (reel 1020027). Terressee ROBINSON (formerly Terressee NIMMO) wife of Samuel NIMMO decd., daughter Rhoda Ann NUNN & George T. NIMMO all entitled to shares in his estate; 30 Oct.1848. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book A, pp.91-92 (reel 1020027).

NOBLES

Stella, Miss

African American girl; lived at Sol HOLSTON's place on Thompson's Creek; burned to death. Bryan Daily Eagle, 5 Apr.1896, p.1, col.5

NOLAN

African American; aged about 35; son of Mack NOLAN; born & raised in Bryan; member of African Methodist Episcopal Church; member of Social Tie Lodge; night watchman at the depot. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 17 May 1900, p.6, col.2

Lee

African American; aged 1; boy; died Nov.1869, diptheria; born TX. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.321

NOLAND

--- (child)

Child of Mrs. NOLAND; given morphine by mistake; lived on the Central Railroad near Millican. Houston Daily Post, 30 March 1881, p.1, col.4

NORMAN

Wm.

Aged 25; married; farmer; died Feb.1880; consumption. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 19, family no. none.

NORRIS

Assena

Case 114a filed 25 Nov.1861. WPA Probate Index. Probate packet 114a; Assena NORRIS, formerly MILLICAN; children included Job, Mary & George EVETTS, minor heirs of Assena EVETTS; also mentions J.W. MILLICAN (her son) & others, whose relationship is not clear. Brazos Genealogist, v.16, no.4, pp.144-146; also v.17, no.1, pp.32-33. James A. BARKER & Priscilla his wife sold land they had purchased from the children of Assena NORRIS: Priscilla BARKER, Pleasant D. MILLICAN, James W. MILLICAN, & Barrett T. MILLICAN; 26 Apr.1867. Brazos County Deeds, Book H, pp.405-406.

NORTON

Peter B.

Peter NORTON, case 115a filed 18 Nov.1871. WPA Probate Index. Probate packet 115a; left all property to Mrs. Eliza GALLOW, wife of James R. GOLLOW. Brazos Genealogist, v.16, no.4, pp.146-147; also v.17, no.1, p.34.

NORWOOD

Richard

Richard NORWOOD, case 117a filed 18 Nov.1861. WPA Probate Index. Probate packet 117a; Elmina J. NORWOOD was his widow. Brazos Genealogist, v.17, no.1, p.35. He died sometime before the criminal case against him was dismissed during the Fall term 1865, Brazos County District Court, Civil Minutes, Vol.C, pp.258, 260, 262. He died before the fall term of court in 1865. "R. B. Dawson and others v. H. Hardy, Administrator de bonis non," 33 Texas Reports 198 (1870).

NOVAK

---

Valentine NOVAK, minor, case 316 filed 6 Feb.1886. WPA Probate Index.

NUNN

Lillie

Aged 5; daughter of Sheriff & Mrs. Tom C. NUNN; Baptist. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 28 Mar.1895, p.6, col.2; 4 Apr.1895, p.3, col.3. Galveston Daily News, 25 Mar.1895, p.2, col.3

O

OAR

Elias David

Aged 21; married; farmer; died Feb.1870, murder; born LA. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no. none.

OATS

Wild

An African American; shot & killed by Brigham YOUNG, also an African American, on the plantation of James M. WILSON, about 10 miles from Bryan. Galveston Daily News, 11 May 1873, p.4, col.1

O'BRIEN

Thomas

Aged 40 or 48; committed suicide at section house 4 miles north of Bryan; buried Catholic Cemetery in Bryan; left wife. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 19 Apr.1900, p.4, col.3. Houston Daily Post, 18 Apr.1900, p.5, col.2. Brazos County Inquest Record, pp.28-29 (microfilm # 1020045). Aged 43 years; died 17 Apr.1900, suicide; buried Calvary Cemetery. St. Joseph Catholic Church Death Records.

O'CONNOR

Dennis

Aged about 61; died on railroad car stopped at Bryan; "millionaire cattle king"; home at Victoria; left wife & 4 children including Joe O'CONNOR & Mrs. J.F. HALLIMAN; also niece Miss Josephine O'CONNOR. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 20 Sept.1900, p.7, col.2

OCTEN

Louise

Killed by --- GALLAGHER. Galveston Daily News, 8 Oct.1880, p.1, col.4

ODOM

---, Mr.

"Died suddenly"; was a longtime clerk for W.B. MORSE. Galveston Daily News, 25 Aug.1885, p.2, col.1

Bill

His post mortem examination and inquest were paid for on 22 Nov.1894. Brazos County Commissioners Minutes, vol.E, p.379.

OGDEN

Carror (or Conner)

Aged 2; boy; died May 1870, pneumonia; born TX. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.410

Matt

Aged 2 months; girl; died Mar.1870, cause of death unknown; born TX. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.?

Wm. Arthur

About 11 years old; son of "Widow" OGDEN; drowned near Bryan. Dallas Weekly Herald, 17 July 1875, p.2, col.5. Galveston Daily News, 6 July 1875, p.1, col.4; 15 July 1875, p.2, col.5. His post mortem examination and inquest were paid for on 28 Sept.1875. Brazos County Commissioners Minutes, vol.B, p.139.

OLIVER

Alfred

His inquest was paid for on 5 Apr.1893. Brazos County Commissioners Minutes, vol.E, p.197

Alice

Bryan ... Alice Oliver, a Negro girl some 18 years of age, was accidentally drowned in a tank this afternoon. She and Ada Zuberbier, aged 12 years, and James Wilson, 15 years, the latter two white, were in a boat rowing about, when the boat upset. James swam to shore, and Ida, holding on to his heel, was brought out. Dallas Weekly Herald, 30 March 1882, p.5

O'NEAL

F.J., Mr.

Died at his home near Macy; left wife. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 26 Sept.1895, p.6, col.3

OPRSTENY

Joseph

Aged 70 years; died 22 Sept.1894; buried 23 Sept.1894; died from old age; native Moravia; buried Kurten's cemetery. St. Joseph Catholic Church Death Records.

ORAM

Joseph

Son of William ORAM; accidentally shot himself; "it is feared the wound will prove fatal." Galveston Tri-Weekly News, 13 Apr.1870, p.1, col.4

William

Thrown from his buggy; "lingers in a critical condition." Galveston Tri-Weekly News, 13 Apr.1870, p.1, col.4

O'REAR

A.L., Mr.

Died at his home near Wheelock; buried at Cottonwood church, near the house where he had formerly lived; left a wife & several children. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 7 Jan.1897, p.3, col.3

OREOR

---

Ada, Martha & William OREOR, minors, case 362 filed 19 Dec.1887. WPA Probate Index.

ORR

Andrew J.

Resident of Millican; enlisted in Co.E, 25th Texas Cavalry at Millican 15 March 1862; died from chronic diarrhea & "ersiphelas" at St. Louis 27 March 1863. Compiled Service Records of Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Texas, National Archives microfilm.

OSWALD

A., Mr.

Died at Bryan. Galveston Daily News, 25 Aug.1892, p.1, col.2

OTTO

C.F.

Case 333 filed 9 Dec.1886. WPA Probate Index.

OUTLAW

W.C., Mrs.

Died at her home near Kurten; buried in Grimes Co. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 11 Aug.1898, p.6, col.3

OVERTON

Daniel

John B. CALLICOATE applied for letters of administration on Daniel OVERTON decd.; 30 Mar.1847. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book A, p.58 (reel 1020027).

OWENS

Anthony F.

A.F. OWENS, case 37 filed 3 Feb.1871. WPA Probate Index. Probate packet 37; Anthony F. OWENS, survived by Lucinda OWENS, his wife; heirs include: Melvina A. BROWN, widow; Lucy J. McMAHON, wife of John McMAHON, David R. OWENS, Laura OWENS (married George DAVIS), Leonard OWENS & Frank BLAZEDALE (grandchild). Brazos Genealogist, v.16, no.3, pp.106-107. Lucinda OWENS was appointed admx. of Anthony F. OWENS decd.; 9 Mar.1871. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book D, p.18.

Anthony

Aged 53; married; died Nov.1869; born TN. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.1302

C.D. (or Joseph)

A farmer; from Mississippi; was shot & killed at his home several miles northeast of Bryan; supposedly had murdered his wife in Mississippi; was the son-in-law of Mr. BRIGGS; OWENS had a sister-in-law Miss Bettie BRIGGS; killed by Lauren THOMPSON, his late wife's cousin. Galveston Daily News, 12 Dec.1877, p.1, col.5; 19 Dec.1877, p.3, col.1

Harvey

Died at the home of his parents Mr. & Mrs. Robt. OWENS on Martin Prairie; Baptist. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 31 Aug.1899, p.2, col.5

P

PACE

J.M., Mr.

Died near Messa, Grimes Co.; brother of Mrs. Rebecca UZZLE, formerly of Bryan; funeral at Ennan church cemetery, Grimes Co. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 20 Apr.1899, p.6, col.3

PAGE

--- (child)

Infant child of Mr. & Mrs. T.J. PAGE; buried at Thompson Creek Cemetery. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 18 May 1899, p.3, col.5

Patrick D., Colonel

Lawyer; died after a "protracted" illness. Galveston Daily News, 18 Feb.1880, p.1, col.5; 5 Mar.1880, p.1, col.5; 5 Mar.1880, p.3, col.6; 2 Jan.1881, p.4, col.6. Aged 49; married; born Ala.; attorney at law; died Feb.1880; consumption bowels. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 22, family no.433.

Sarah

African American; aged 6 months; born TX; died Mar.1880; pneumonia. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 21, family no. none.

William L.

About 22 years old; died from an overdose of morphine; had lived at Bryan since "boyhood"; buried in the Bryan city cemetery. Galveston Daily News, 7 Nov.1892, p.3, col.3

PALMER

---

Ruth PALMER, Case 123a filed 21 July 1856. WPA Probate Index. Probate packet 123a; A.F. SEALE, her brother-in-law, applied to be her guardian. Brazos Genealogist, v.17, no.2, p.52.

Isam

Case 19 filed 18 May 1874. WPA Probate Index.

R.J.

J.D. DAVIS, admr. of R.J. PALMER decd., sold land to Henderson HARDY, admr. of John MILLICAN decd.; 30 Sept.1869. Brazos County Deeds, Book K, p.49.

PANTLIK

Julia

Case 654 filed 3 Dec.1900; Julia PONTLIK, case 556, filed 12 Sept.1896. WPA Probate Index.

PARIS

---, Mrs.

"Aged"; died at the home of her son Mr. W.R. TOBIAS at Reliance; left 4 children: W.R. & J.E. TOBIAS of Reliance, C.L. TOBIAS of Kurten & Mrs. Sallie MOSS of Robertson Co.; buried at Tryon Cemetery. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 28 Sept.1899, p.3, col.4

Albert

Died ca. 1881/1882; member of Brazos Union Lodge No.129 at Bryan, as noted in return for that lodge for 1882, in Kelsey, Michael, Texas Masonic Deaths, Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, 1998, p.117.

PARKER

---

Elizabeth, John T. & Nancy M. PARKER, minors, case 65 filed 20 June 1871. WPA Probate Index.

--- (child)

Aged 6; son of Mr. W.W. PARKER; died at his home 6 miles from Bryan. Bryan Daily Eagle, 18 Oct.1896, p.4, col.2

Andrew

Shot and killed by James H. HOLT at Brenham; was a "well known land agent"; did not live at Brenham but was there attending District Court. Galveston Daily News, 7 Jan.1877, p.1, col.4; 11 Jan.1877, p.2, col.2. Aged 36 years, 5 months; killed on 7 Jan.1877, at Brenham; buried 8 Jan.1877 at Bryan Cemetery. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Bryan, TX, Register 1, p.120. Andrew PARKER, case 126 filed 24 Jan.1877. WPA Probate Index. Guy M. BRYAN, Jr. appointed admr. of Andrew PARKER decd.; 19 March 1877. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book E, p.31.

Jesse

R.F. YARDLEY was the executor of his estate. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 9 Oct.1890, p.8, col.1. Jesse PARKER, case 390 filed 21 May 1889. WPA Probate Index.

Marion, Mr.

Aged 51; died at his home at Macy; had lived in Brazos Co. "nearly all his life". (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 1 Mar.1900, p.6, col.2 Houston Daily Post, 25 Feb.1900, p.6, col.5

Nathan

Susan PARKER, wife of Nathan PARKER decd. of Robertson Co., sold land to John FISHER, 3 June 1862. Brazos County Deeds, Book G, p.83. Susan PARKER wife of Nathan PARKER decd. of Robertson Co. sold land to John FISHER; 23 June 1863. Brazos County Deeds, Book H, p.211.

PARKS

Willie

Infant daughter of Mr. & Mrs. E.F. PARKS; lived in Bryan; buried Bryan cemetery. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 14 Jan.1897, p.3, col.6. Bryan Daily Eagle, 8 Apr.1897, p.4, col.3

PARSON

Little Work

Aged 7; son of C.G. & Mrs. Gertrude PARSONS; died at Kountze, Hardin Co.; C.G. PARSON "returned" to Bryan. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 5 Oct.1899, p.6, col.2

PARSONS

Abel

Case 124a filed 6 Feb.1855. WPA Probate Index. Probate packet 124a. Brazos Genealogist, v.17, no.2, pp.52-53. James A. BARKER appointed admr. of Alec [later entries say Abel] PARSONS; Feb.1855. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book B, p.72.

PATAK

Francis Joseph

Aged 19 days; died 23 June 1899, congestion; buried 24 June 1899, Calvary Cemetery; native of Bryan. St. Joseph Catholic Church Death Records.

PATE

--- (child)

"Little son" of Mr. & Mrs. Will PATE; died at Harvey; buried at Bethel. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 25 Jan.1900, p.3, col.1

Josie, Miss

Aged 21; daughter of Mrs. Pollie PATE; died from "consumption"; Baptist; buried at Bethel. Bryan Morning News, 20 June 1900, p.3, col.2

Oliver

Aged about 21; killed in accident at oil mill; survived by his mother. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 30 Aug.1900, p.3, col.5; 30 Aug.1900, p.6, col.2

Will

Aged 28; died at his home at Cart Wheel; buried at Bethel; married Miss Hattie ELLINGTON 14 months ago; left wife & "infant babe." (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 1 Mar.1900, p.6, col.2; 1 Mar.1900, p.7, col.1

PATRICK

George

On 3 Aug.1867, Green SMITH, an African American, attacked George PATRICK (or MYERS), also an African American, with a knife, cutting his throat; PATRICK died on 4 Aug.1867; SMITH was caught while attempting to escape and was held in custody at Bryan. Communication from Governor Pease of Texas, Relative to the Troubles in That State, Exhibit E, no.320. Green SMITH, an African American, killed George PATRICK, also an African American; report filed 31 Aug.1867. Freedmen's Bureau Records, vol.2, case 1121.

PATTERSON

Charles

Aged 42 years, 9 months, 14 days; left a wife; member of Ancient Order of United Workmen; Episcopal; lived in Bryan; buried Bryan Cemetery. Bryan Daily Eagle, 22 Mar.1896, p.7, col.4; 23 Mar.1896, p.1, col.7; 8 Apr.1896, p.4, col.2; 10 Apr.1896, p.4, col.3

Charles Frank (child)

Infant "daughter" of Mr. & Mrs. Chas. PATTERSON; born prematurely; buried on 19 Dec.1889. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 9 Jan.1890, p.1, col.6. Also: Died 18 Dec.1889, "infant trouble"; buried 19 Dec.1889, Bryan Cemetery. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Bryan, TX, Register 1, p.122.

John A.

Listed twice, first as "PATERSON": Aged 64; married; born NC; house painter; died Apr.1880; morphine habit. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 17, family no. 137. Second as "PATTERSON": Aged 64; married; house painter; died Apr.1880; dropsey. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 22, family no 53.

PATTON

Moses

African American; aged 12; died May 1870; born TX. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.1661?

PAUL

J.V.

Aged 10 months; girl; died Nov.1869, flux diarhea; born TX. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.202

M., Mrs.

Wife of a mason working on the new courthouse. Galveston Daily News, 11 July 1892, p.1, col.7

PAYNE

---

J.W. PAYNE, minor, case 452 filed 5 Sept.1891. WPA Probate Index.

Alvah

Jeremiah PAYNE appointed guardian for Elvira & Alvah PAYNE, minor heirs of Alvah PAYNE, decd.; 4 Mar.1854. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book C, p.24. Alva & Elvira PAYNE, minors (parents not named in index), case 118a filed 28 Nov.1856. WPA Probate Index. Probate packet 118a. Brazos Genealogist, v.17, no.2, pp.47-48.

Alvah, Dr.

Aged 56; died at his home in Brazos Co. after "lingering illness"; Marshall PAYNE, his son, had left TX in 1854; Miles PAYNE was another heir. (Washington-on-the-Brazos) Texas Ranger, 7 June 1855, cited in Michael Kelsey, Miscellaneous Texas Newspaper Abstracts 1848-1868, vol.5, p.69 (Washington-on-the-Brazos) Washington American, 21 May 1856, p.3, col.4; 15 Oct.1856, p.3, col.3

George F.

Born in Madison Co., Mississippi, in 1844; left wife & 1 child; Brazos Co. tax collector; member of Vulcan Lodge No. 37, Ancient Order of United Workmen; Methodist. Brenham Weekly Banner, 4 June 1891, p.3, col.3. Galveston Daily News, 29 May 1891, p.6, col.4. Also: Name spelled "PAINE"; buried 30 May 1891. South Diary, file 1-31. George F. PAYNE, case 466 filed 6 June 1892. WPA Probate Index.

Gus

African American; pauper; post mortem exam paid for 2 June 1869. Brazos County Commissioners Minutes, vol.A, p.248.

Hannah

Miles PAYNES relinquished all claim in the estate of Hannah PAYNE decd. to Alvah PAYNE & Elvira HOLLAND; 26 Aug.1869. Brazos County Deeds, Book K, p.27. J.J. HOLLAND & Elvira HOLLAND relinquished all claim to the estate of Hannah PAYNE decd. (from the estate of Alvah PAYNE decd), in favor of Alvah PAYNE; 12 Dec.1870. Brazos County Deeds, Book L, p.499.

John E.

Died at his home on Payne Prairie near Edge from "malarial fever"; aged about 26; community named after his father. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 21 Sept.1899, p.1, col.2; 21 Sept.1899, p.3, col.1

Miles

Last name spelled "PAINE"; lived near Wheelock, TX. Galveston Daily News, 27 Dec.1883, p.1, col.7; 1 Jan.1884, p.2, col.4. Miles PAYNE, case 263, filed 29 Dec.1883. WPA Probate Index.

W.J.

Aged 2; boy; died Aug.1869, dis. of brain?; born TX. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.122

PEARCE

Elizabeth, Mrs.

Born in 1799, in Warren Co., Georgia; daughter of Jacob & Darcus JOHNSON; moved to Twiggs Co. about 1812; married Jacob PEARCE in 1824; moved to TX in the fall of 1846. Texas Baptist (Anderson), 28 Oct.1858, p.3, col.3

Jacob

Case 72 ½ filed 28 July 1862. WPA Probate Index. Wiley M. PEARCE was appointed admr. of his father Jacob PEARCE decd.; 25 Aug.1862. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book C, p.153. Wiley H. PEARCE, admr. of Jacob PEARCE decd. sold land to Josephine E. RECTOR; 17 Feb.1868. Brazos County Deeds, Book I, pp.704-705.

PEARLE

Alford

African American; aged 3; born TX; died May 1880; malerial fever. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 16, family no.306.

PEARSON

---

Sallie A. PEARSON, minor, case 267 filed 15 Jan.1884. WPA Probate Index.

Eliza Ann, Mrs.

Born 22 Dec.1835, Lyons Co., Ala.; married Z.P. PEARSON 29 Dec.1867 in Coosa Co., Ala.; moved to Brazos Co. soon afterwards; died at the home of her son-in-law Jas. DARWIN in Bryan; Presbyterian; maiden name FREEMAN; buried Wickson Church cemetery near her hold home, 6 miles north of Bryan; her husband died "a number of years ago" & left 5 children by a former marriage: James A. PEARSON & Mrs. Fannie BUMPASS of Tehuacana, Mrs. Mollie COLLIER of Waco, P.M. PEARSON of Weatherford; only 1 surviving child of this marriage: Mrs. James DARWIN; left brothers Rev. J. FREEMAN of Brazos Co. & Joe FREEMAN of Ala., & sisters Mrs. Mary BROOKS & Mrs. Elizabeth FORBES of Ala. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 8 Feb.1900, p.3, col.3 (2 articles). Houston Daily Post, 3 Feb.1900, p.7, col.6

Wesley

Aged about 65; "old settler" of Brazos Co.; buried at Wickson church; named also spelled "PIERSON." Bryan Daily Eagle, 5 May 1896, p4, col.2; 8 May 1896, p.4, col.2.

Zachariah Patrick

Died ca. 1874/1875; member of Brazos Union Lodge at Bryan; as noted in return for that lodge for 1875, in Kelsey, Michael, Texas Masonic Deaths, Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, 1998, p.69. Z.P. PEARSONS, case 5 filed 13 Feb.1874. WPA Probate Index. Fannie & James A. PEARSON, minors [parents not named in index], case 81, filed 11 Sept.1875. WPA Probate Index. They were the two youngest children of Zachariah Patrick PEARSON, who died 24 Jan.1874; see Ruth Hary Jones, Janis Jones Hunt & Myrtle Hicks Martin, Wixon Community, Brazos County, Texas, 1996, p.102. "E.C. PEARSON vs. E.A. PEARSON admr. of Z.P. PEARSON decd."; case 1315; dated 16 Sept.1876. Brazos County District Court, Civil Minutes, Vol.F, pp.343-344.

PECK

Leonoria

3 year old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. H.M. PECK; she was their youngest child; died of croup. Galveston Daily News, 5 Jan.1892, p.2, col.2; Houston Post, 5 January 1892, p.4, col.6. Also: Funeral held 3 Jan.1892; buried Bryan cemetery. South Diary, file 1-32. Leonoria PECK died. Collie-Cooper, pp.86-87.

PELTON

Barge

He died sometime before the criminal case against him was dismissed on 6 Apr.1870, Brazos County District Court, Civil Minutes, Vol.D, p.143

PENANZEK

Joseph

Aged 10 years, 6 months; died 14 Oct.1900, black jaundice; buried 15 Oct.1900, Calvary Cemetery. St. Joseph Catholic Church Death Records.

PENNYBACKER

Percy V., Prof.

Died at Nevada, MO; member of the 1st class that graduated from Sam Houston Normal Institute; formerly superintendent of the Bryan school; buried at his former home Palestine, TX; left a wife Mrs. Anna J.H. PENNYBACKER & 3 small children. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 25 May 1899, p.6, col.3

PEOPLES

---, Mr.

Killed by Wash TALIAFERRO, an African American, near Millican. Galveston Daily News, 7 Sept.1880, p.1, col.4

PERKINS

---, Mr.

Died near Brightlight from "dropsy." (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 14 June 1900, p.3, col.2

PERKINSON

Charlie, Mrs.

Wife of E.T. PERKINSON; "young"; died at Calvert; buried Calvert cemetery; only daughter of Mrs. C.P. SALTER; had relatives in Bryan. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 2 Aug.1900, p.8, cols.3, 4. (Calvert) Courier- Chronicle, 3 Aug.1900, p.5, col.3

PERRY

Adelia

Aged 1 month; died Mar.1870; born TX. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.1804

Dan

Aged about 30; died at his home near Edge; came from Burleson Co.; left wife & 4 children. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 18 Feb.1897, p.3, col.4

George

African American; killed on Judge HENDERSON's place in the Brazos bottom; his brother Will PERRY was accused of the crime. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 6 May 1897, p.6, col.5. Also: Will PERRY, an African American, accidentally shot & killed his brother George PERRY; this took place "at a wedding at Dennis CALHOUN's." 45 Southwestern Reporter 566 (1898).

PERSON

--- (2 children)

Children of Mr. & Mrs. George PERSON; 1 1-year-old; 1 4-years-old; burned to death at their home near BATTE's gin in the Brazos bottom; at least 1 daughter survived. Galveston Daily News, 10 Dec.1882, p.4, col.6

PETERS

Lee

Aged 46; died at Cedar Schoolhouse; wife had died in January; left 7 children. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 25 Oct.1900, p.7, col.2

PETRONELLA

Blasia

Aged 11 years; died 30 Jan.1900, measles; buried 31 Jan.1900, Calvary Cemetery; native of Brazos Co. St. Joseph Catholic Church Death Records.

PETTY

Tildy, Ms.

African American; killed at Allenfarm; Neely SHANNON, also an African American, was charged. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 15 July 1897, p.3, col.2

PEYTON

---

W.H. PEYTON, minor, case 239 filed 17 Apr.1883. WPA Probate Index.

W.W., Mr.

"Old citizen" of Millican; died at his home 4 miles south of Millican; "for a long time prominent in county politics." Bryan Daily Eagle, 5 Dec.1895, p.4, col.2. Galveston Daily News, 5 Dec.1895, p.4, col.7

PHELAN

U.E.

Enlisted in Co.I, 21st TX Cavalry in 1862; aged 26 in 1862; died 20 May 1862, Wheelock, TX. (Compiled Service Records of Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Texas, National Archives microfilm).

PHILIPS

Titus

African American; aged 19; shot & killed in Burleson Co.; body brought to Brazos Co. Brazos County Inquest Record, pp.26-27 (microfilm # 1020045).

PHILLIP

Romeo

African American; aged 2; died June 1869; born TX. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.1716

PHILLIPS

Allie

African American; aged 8 months; born TX. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.1511?

Arthur

Aged 24; died 2 May 1896, fall from train; buried 3 May 1896, city cemetery. St. Joseph Catholic Church Death Records.

African American; "young"; shot in Burleson Co.; died in Brazos Co.; Mr. PARKER, also an African American, accused of crime. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 12 Apr.1900, p.6, col.2

PHILPOTT

H.C., Mrs.

Wife of Rev. H.V. PHILPOTT; died in Austin where she had gone for treatment; buried in Bryan city cemetery; left a "large" family. Austin Daily Statesman, 2 Dec.1892, p.2, col.2. Galveston Daily News, 4 Dec.1892, p.2, col.6

Horatio

Lived outside Bryan; buried Bryan Cemetery 2 Mar.1896. Bryan Daily Eagle, 8 Apr.1896, p.4, col.2

Horatio V.

Aged 73 years, 7 months, 8 days; born in Huntsville, Ala., in 1827; came to TX at age 17; served in Mexican War; returned to Ala. after war & practice law & entered politics; returned to TX, served as pastor at Methodist Church in San Antonio; served as chaplain during Civil War; married Henrietta Clay BLEDSOE at Brenham in 1863; after war served as minister at Galveston, Austin, Bryan & elsewhere; he died in College Station; his wife & 2 children died before him; remaining family was Prof. W.B. PHILPOTT of College Station, Mrs. G.B. MOORE & Miss Bessie PHILPOTT of Cuero & Lillie PHILPOTT of Laredo; buried at Bryan cemetery. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 15 Nov.1900, p.2, cols.1-2

PHIPPS

--- (child)

Aged 8 months; daughter of Mr. & Mrs. John PHIPPS of Steep Hollow; buried at Steep Hollow. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 14 June 1900, p.6, col.3

Henry

Aged 16; son of Mr. John PHIPPS of Steep Hollow; his mother had died recently; 3 of his siblings had died in last 12 months; buried at Steep Hollow. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 16 Aug.1900, p.3, col.5

PICO

Joshua

Aged 47; died 12 Sept.1875, from "flux"; buried 13 Sept.1875, Bryan cemetery. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Bryan, TX, Register 1, p.120.

W.J., Mr.

Died in Bryan; aged 46; native of LA; had lived in Bryan over 25 years; married Miss Jennie CAMPBELL of Bryan in 1879; left his wife & daughter Miss Alice PICO; Presbyterian; member of Ancient Order of United Workmen. (weekly ) Bryan Eagle, 31 Aug.1899, p.7, col.4

PIERCE (or PEARCE)

Sandy, Mr.

African American; shot & killed at White's Switch by Ben DIXON, also an African American. Galveston Daily News, 24 Apr.1894, p.4, col.5; 29 Apr.1894, p.2, col.8; 18 Sept.1894, p.5, col.3

W.J., Mr.

Waco resident; formerly a Bryan resident; buried in Bryan cemetery. Bryan Morning Eagle, 11 Jan.1899, p.3, col.2; 12 Jan.1899, p.3, col.2

PIGFORD

Geo.

African American schoolteacher; accidentally shot & killed himself. Galveston Daily News, 10 Apr.1887, p.6, col.6

PINE

John

Brakeman; killed in wreck near Wellborn; relatives lived near Waco. Galveston Daily News, 1 Jan.1874, p.2, col.3; 3 Jan.1874, p.1, col.2. Waco Daily Examiner, 6 Jan.1874, p.2, col.3

PINKSTON

--- (child)

Aged 3; son of Mr. & Mrs. PINKSTON. Bryan Daily Eagle, 23 Feb.1898, p.4, col.2. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 3 Mar.1898, p.6, col.2

---, Mrs.

Mrs. J.S. PINKSTON died at Bryan on 5 Feb.1888. Fort Worth Daily Gazette, 13 Feb.1888, p.2, col.5

Alma

Aged 2; died at Waco; buried in Bryan; daughter of Mr. & Mrs. C.W. PINKSTON; granddaughter of Mr. F.L. EDDLEMAN. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 11 July 1895, p.3, col.2

Martha E.

Case 438 filed 6 Dec.1890. WPA Probate Index.

PINSKI (or PINSKY)

Simon

Aged 47; formerly lived at Marlin; had been in Bryan about 2 months; brother of Mrs. M. WOOLF; died at home of Joe GROGINSKY; had been in "feeble health for some time"; buried in Bryan cemetery. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 1 Sept.1898, p.7, col.4; 8 Sept.1898, p.6, col.1; 13 Oct.1898, p.2, col.3

PITCHFORD

---

Franklin A. PITCHFORD, minor, case 61 filed 18 Feb.1873. WPA Probate Index. John A. HOWSON was appointed guardian for Franklin PICHFORD; 18 Mar.1873. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book D, p.141.

PITTMAN

A.F., Mrs.

Died at Tulsa, Indian Territory; had formerly lived in Bryan; daughter of Mr. & Mrs. L.D. STOCKMAN, formerly of Bryan; sister of Mrs. W.T. HALL & Mrs. J.T. BEARD of Bryan. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 18 Jan.1900, p.6, col.3.

J.W.

Case 486 filed 23 June 1893. WPA Probate Index. Estate of J.W. & Matilda PITTMAN decd. by A.S. DAVIS amdr.; case 2839; dated 9 Sept.1895. Brazos County District Court Civil Minutes, vol.H, p.409.

Matilda, Mrs.

Wife of J.W. PITTMAN; buried in Bryan cemetery. Galveston Daily News, 8 Nov.1891, p.2, col.4. Case 486 filed 23 June 1893. WPA Probate Index.

PITTS

Mary

African American; died at Bryan; said to be aged 119. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 11 Nov.1897, p.3, col.1

W.C., Mrs.

Died at her home in Bryan from "grip"; survived by her husband & several children. Houston Post, 16 April 1892, p.2, col.4

PLAGEN

--- (child)

Aged 4; son of Billy PLAGENS; fell from crib. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 24 Dec.1896, p.6, col.4

POGUE

---

Georgia, John & Mariah POGUE, minors, case 120a filed 21 Dec.1878. WPA Probate Index. Probate packet 120a; Andrew POGUE petitioned for guardianship of Mariah, John & Georgie POGUE. Brazos Genealogist, v.17, no.2, p.50.

POLLOCK

Buck, Mr.

African American; killed by Ezekial BRADLEY, also an African American. Brenham Banner, 16 Jan.1879, p.2, col.2. Galveston Daily News, 3 May 1879, p.1, col.2

POLMARA

Angela

Aged 40; died 19 Jan.1899, child birth; buried 20 Jan.1899, Cavalry Cemetery; native of Sicily. St. Joseph Catholic Church Death Records.

POLSFOOT

Maria Elizabeth

Aged 3 years, 5 days; died 22 Jan.1877; congestion of the heart; buried 23 Jan.1877 Boonville Cemetery. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Bryan, TX, Register 1, p.120.

POMILLA

Aged 9 Sept.1900; debility, buried Calvary Cemetery. St. Joseph Catholic Church Death Records.

Josefa

Aged 21 days; died 30 Oct.1900, spasms; buried 30 Oct.1900, Calvary Cemetery. St. Joseph Catholic Church Death Records.

Maria

Aged 34 or 57; died 16 Sept.1900, fever; buried 16 Sept.1900, Calvary Cemetery. St. Joseph Catholic Church Death Records.

Salvator

Aged 2 months; died 25 Aug.1899, dysentery; buried 25 Aug.1899, Calvary Cemetery; native of Brazos Co. St. Joseph Catholic Church Death Records.

POMORA

Concetta, Mrs.

Aged 33; Italian; Catholic; wife of a farmer; lived outside Bryan; buried Bryan cemetery. Bryan Daily Eagle, 15 Sept.1896, p.4, col.6; 7 Oct.1896, p.4, col.6

PORTER

Cicero

Brother of Jim PORTER; shot & killed by Reuben STILLWELL & Lucien REED. STILLWELL escaped, but was finally recaptured and in 1888 was acquitted of the charge. Austin Daily Statesman 30 July 1881, p.3, col.1. Brenham Daily Banner, 26 July 1881, p.2, col.3; 23 Aug.1881, p.2, col.3. (weekly) Dallas Herald, 28 July 1881, p.8, col.2; 13 Oct.1881, p.2, col.5. Galveston Daily News, 24 July 1881, p.1, col.7; 26 July 1881, p.1, col.6; 11 Aug.1881, p.1, col.7; 16 Sept.1887, p.4, col.4; 22 Mar.1888, p.5, col.1; 26 Mar.1888, p.1, col.6; 28 Mar.1888, p.3, col.2. New York Times, 25 July 1881, p.1. "B.L. REED v. The State," 11 Texas Court of Appeals Reports 587 (1882). B. Lucien REED shot Cicero PORTER.

James "Jim"

Brother of Cicero PORTER; shot & killed by Reuben STILLWELL & Lucien REED. STILLWELL escaped, but was finally recaptured and in 1888 was acquitted of the charge. Austin Daily Statesman 30 July 1881, p.3, col.1. Brenham Daily Banner, 26 July 1881, p.2, col.3; 23 Aug.1881, p.2, col.3. (weekly) Dallas Herald, 28 July 1881, p.8, col.2; 13 Oct.1881, p.2, col.5. Galveston Daily News, 24 July 1881, p.1, col.7; 26 July 1881, p.1, col.6; 11 Aug.1881, p.1, col.7; 16 Sept.1887, p.4, col.4; 22 Mar.1888, p.5, col.1; 26 Mar.1888, p.1, col.6; 28 Mar.1888, p.3, col.2. New York Times, 25 July 1881, p.1. Also see: "B.L. REED v. The State," 11 Texas Court of Appeals Reports 587 (1882).

Lilly

Aged 7 months; born TX; died Dec.1879; bloody flux. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 17, family no.74

Robert

Bryan resident; death claim paid for by Mutual Self-Endowment & Benevolent Association of Austin. Fort Worth Daily Gazette, 10 May 1885, p.5, col.1

POSEY

Allison, Mr.

Aged 65; male, born KY; married; farmer; chronic dysentery. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 16, family no. none.

Octavia C., Mrs.

Aged 59; born TN; keeping house; widowed; died Dec.1879; chronic dysentery. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 16, family no. none.

POST

Nannie

Daughter of Mr. & Mrs. J.P. POST; born in Grimes Co. in 1888; died at Kurten; buried at "Primitive church" cemetery. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 3 Jan.1895, p.2, col.3

POTTERS

Nathan

His inquest was paid for on 17 Aug.1889. Brazos County Commissioners Minutes, vol.D, p.314.

POTTS

Sydney S.

Aged 5 years; born GA; died Dec.1879. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 18, family no.1.

POWELL

Frankie, Miss

Funeral held at Hearne; niece of Mr. & Mrs. H.R. DAVIDSON of Bryan. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 13 May 1897, p.6, col.3

POWER

James

Railroad employee; run over by a train at Millican. Galveston Daily News, 4 Apr.1873, p.2, col.5

POWERS

--- (child)

Infant of Mr. & Mrs. POWERS of Kurten; buried at Ebenezer Church. Bryan Daily Eagle, 27 June 1897, p.4, col.2

PRATHER

John

Jesse W. PRATHER, minor (parents not named in index), case 122a filed 25 Aug.1856. WPA Probate Index. Probate packet 122a. Brazos Genealogist, v.17, no.2, p.52. Jesse W. PRATHER, minor heir of John PRATHER, decd., gave notice of his intent to choose a guardian; 28 July 1856. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book B, p.134. Jesse W. PRATHER, minor heir of John PRATHER, decd., chose Norton RIGHT as his guardian; 25 Aug.1856. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book B, p.141.

PRATT

John

His inquest was paid for on 21 Sept.1876. Brazos County Commissioners Minutes, vol.B, p.199

PRAZAK

Jos.

Aged 86 years; died 26 Sept.1900, vetustas (old age); buried 27 Sept.1900, Calvary Cemetery. St. Joseph Catholic Church Death Records.

PRESLEY

William R.

Case 119a filed 2 July 1859. WPA Probate Index. Probate packet 119a; survived by his mother, Sarah Ann SMITH & siblings: Mary JACKSON (& husband Henry JACKSON), Louisa JACKSON (& husband John JACKSON), Ann SMITH, Jessie SMITH, Margeret SMITH. Brazos Genealogist, v.17, no.2, pp.48-49. George HIGGS applied for letters of administration for William R. PRESLEY decd.; Sarah Ann SMITH, mother of decd., objected; 25 July 1859. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book C, p.59. Sarah A. SMITH, admr. of William R. PRESLEY decd., sold land to Bester SOUTH; 8 Nov.1862. Brazos County Deeds, Book F, p.507.

Major

African American; aged 1 month; born TX; died May 1880; hives. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 22, family no. 440

PRESSLEY

---

Sarah A. & Wm. R. PRESSLEY, minors, case 42 filed 7 Sept.1874. WPA Probate Index.

Aged 23 years; married; born TX; keeping house; died Oct.1879, hermorage of bowels. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 19, family no. none.

PRESTON

Maud

Aged 4 years, 4 months, 26 days; daughter of Mr. & Mrs. T.J. PRESTON; died at their home in Wesson 4 miles from Bryan; buried in Reed Cemetery. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 1 Mar.1900, p.6, col.2. Houston Daily Post, 25 Feb.1900, p.6, col.5

PREWITT

---

Abner, Elizabeth, Mary, Samuel & Willie PREWETT, minors, case 59 filed 28 June 1871. WPA Probate Index.

James

Case 125a filed 25 Sept.1843. WPA Probate Index. James A. HEAD admr. of James PRUETT decd. returned a bill of sale; Oct.1844. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book A, p.8 (reel 1020027).

PRICE

---

Joshua P. PRICE, minor, case 121a filed 4 Feb.1870. WPA Probate Index. Probate packet 121a; Wm. C. PRICE applied for guardianship of his minor son Joshua T. PRICE. Brazos Genealogist, v.17, no.2, p.51. William C. PRICE asked to be appointed guardian of his minor son Joshua T. PRICE; 28 Mar.1870. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book C, p.537.

---

James & Mary Ann PRICE, minors, case 18 ½ filed 10 Mar.1871. WPA Probate Index.

---, Mr.

Was shot & killed at the house of Mr. --- McGREGOR. (Brownsville) Daily Ranchero, 18 June 1867, p.1

D.G., Mrs.

Died in Lampasas; sister of Mrs. J.F. PARKS of Bryan; Baptist. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 11 Oct.1900, p.6, col.1

Ed (or Ned)

Killed by Bill PERRY, a former Galveston policeman; left a widow. Galveston Daily News, 21 Mar.1869, p.2, col.4. Houston Daily Times, 23 Mar.1869, p.1, col.5. San Antonio Express, 23 Mar.1869, p.1, col.3

James

Aged 55; died Feb.1870; married; born Ala. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.1075.

James K.

Case 104 filed 31 Aug.1876. WPA Probate Index. James WEBB was appointed admr. of James K. PRICE decd.; 20 Sept.1876. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book E, p.2.

James M.

Died ca. 1869/1870; member of Adah Zillah Lodge, no.247, Millican, as noted in return for that lodge for 1870, in Kelsey, Michael, Texas Masonic Deaths, Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, 1998, p.44. James M. PRICE, case 86 filed 20 Feb.1870. WPA Probate Index. Adam ROYDER appointed temporary admr. of J.M. PRICE decd.; 3 Dec.1870. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book D, p.18.

Julius "Jule"

Aged 29; died at his home on Spring Creek near Millican; left wife & 2 small children; son of G.W. PRICE; buried Sims Cemetery. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 7 Oct.1897, p.6, cols.3, 5.

J.W.

Case 98 filed 3 June 1867. WPA Probate Index. William FARQUHAR was appointed admr. of J.W. PRICE, decd.; 24 June 1867. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book C, p.311.

Lewis

African American; aged 21; drowned in Brazos River at Straw Bluff, 3 miles from Wellborn. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 22 July 1897, p.3, col.5. Groesbeck Journal, 22 July 1897, p.1, col.5

Sarah

William C. PRICE & Adam ROYDER (representing John, James M., A.W., Thos. H., & Jefferson ROYDER, heirs of Sarah PRICE, decd.) sold land; 18 Jan.1873. Brazos County Deeds, Book N, p.289.

W.G., Mr.

On 1 June 1867, Mr. --- COLEMAN & W.G. PRICE got into a quarrel at a party; PRICE struck COLEMAN, who drew his revolver & killed PRICE; PRICE was a man "of bad character." Communication from Governor Pease of Texas, Relative to the Troubles in That State, Exhibit E, no.41.

William C.

Case 12 filed 15 Sept.1873. WPA Probate Index. Notice of final settlement of W.C. PRICE paid for on 14 June 1878. Brazos Pilot Ledger, p.52.

PRINZEL

Philipp

53 years old; German; lived at Kurten; member of Ancient Order of United Workmen. Galveston Daily News, 15 Aug.1894, p.7, col.3

PROCTOR

John S., Colonel

Aged 84 years, 2 months, 19 days; died in Bryan; had lived in Lockhart, then lived in Bryan 28 years; left wife & children; member of Christian Church. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 18 Apr.1895, p.6, cols.1, 3. Galveston Daily News, 17 Apr.1895, p.2, col.3. John S. PROCTOR, case 522 filed 16 May 1895. WPA Probate Index.

PROKISCH

Charles

Born 28 Sept.1869; died 12 Dec.1889; "orphan boy"; student at Texas A&M; committed suicide; buried in Bryan. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 9 Jan.1890, p.1, col.6. (Texas A&M University) College Journal, vol. 1, no. 2, p.24 (Dec.1889)

PROKOP

Carolus

Aged 8; died 10 July 1898, diptheria; buried 10 July 1898, Calvary Cemetery; born in Nebraska. St. Joseph Catholic Church Death Records.

Wenceslaus

Aged 11; died 10 July 1898, diptheria; buried 10 July 1898, Calvary Cemetery; born in Nebraska. St. Joseph Catholic Church Death Records.

PUGH

---

Edward B., Erastus T., Ozillo R. & William W. PUGH, minors, case 44 filed 11 Sept.1874. WPA Probate Index.

Elizabeth

Case 20 filed 18 May 1874. WPA Probate Index.

J.S., Dr.

An "old citizen" of Bryan. Brenham Daily Banner, 9 Nov.1888, p.2, col.3. Dallas Morning News, 8 Nov.1888, p.4, col.6; Galveston Daily News, 7 Nov.1888, p.1, col.6. J.S. PUGH, Tex. Courier-Record of Med., v.6, p.74 (Nov.1888); article not seen.

PULLIAM

Thomas

Accidentally shot at Millican ; expected to die; son of B.F. PULLIAM of Huntsville. Brenham Daily Banner, 21 May 1881, p.2, col.3. Galveston Daily News, 20 May 1881, p.1, col.5

PURCELL

D.S., Mr.

Died at his home near Alexandria; aged about 70; buried at Alexandria Chapel; left wife & 2 daughters Lettie & Emma PURCELL; Methodist; had lived in Brazos Co. 20 years or more. (weekly) Brazos Eagle, 31 Aug.1899, p.6, col.3

PURDY

Amelia

Aged 1 month; died May 1870, disease of bowels; born TX. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no. none. Also: Buried 5 June 1869, in Bryan Cemetery. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Bryan, TX, Register 1, p.118.

PURICELI

Hermegildo

Aged 39; buried 14 Aug.1889. St. Joseph Catholic Church Death Records.

PYLE

---

Louisa V. PYLE, case 127 filed 24 Jan.1877. WPA Probate Index. Nancy Jane PYLE appointed guardian of Louisa Virginia PYLE, minor; 24 Mar.1877. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book E, pp.42, 43.

Q

R

RADFORD

Hinton C., Mr.

33 years old; died at Bryan, after "several weeks illness". Galveston Daily News, 5 July 1888, p.2, col.5

RADLEY

Elijah

African American; lived in Bryan; buried Bryan cemetery 5 July 1896. Bryan Daily Eagle, 7 Oct.1896, p.4, col.6

RAGSDALE

Wm. H.

Signature of Wm. H. RAGSDALE, decd., witness to will of Richard CARTER, decd., proved in court; 25 May 1863. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book C, p.176.

RAINEY

Daisy (or Daily) Lee, Miss

Aged 15; died in Bryan; buried at Alexandria Chapel; only child of Mrs. Bettie RAINEY & niece of Mr. A.A. DEAN; Methodist. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 10 Jan.1895, p.3, col.5; 24 Jan.1895, p.5, col.3. Also: Her burial service held at Alexander Chapel on 7 Jan.1895. South Diary, file 1-35.

RAINS

--- (child)

"Little" son of Mr. & Mrs. John RAINS of Ft. Bend Co.; buried at Bethel. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 8 Apr.1897, p.3, col.1

Martha Ann, Mrs.

Wife of Johns RAINS; died at home of I.L. "Bud" RAINS at Bethel; buried at Bethel. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 15 Sept.1898, p.7, col.2; 22 Sept.1898, p.3, col.4

RALLYHAN

---, Mr.

Ran boarding house at the rock quarry near Millican; killed by his horse; "old"; left wife & several children. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 19 May 1898, p.6, col.4

RANDAL

Leonard

Case 18 filed 11 May 1874. WPA Probate Index.

RANDLE

Adam

His coffin was paid for on 27 Jan.1894. Brazos County Commissioners Minutes, vol.E, 298.

Enus

African American; aged 2; male; born TX; died Aug.1879; diptheria. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 21, family no. none.

George

African American; shot & dangerously wounded by another African American; worked on Mr. Allen McKENZIE's farm in the Brazos bottom. Galveston Daily News, 22 Dec.1893, p.2, col.3

Rush

Student at Texas A&M; shot to death; he and his brother Irvin RANDLE were involved in shootout with Henry HODGES and Milton PARKER in Bryan; HODGES & PARKER were acquitted of the murder charge. Brenham Daily Banner, 23 Feb.1878, p.1, col.2. Galveston Daily News, 20 Feb.1878, p.1, col.3; 21 Feb.1878, p.1, col.3; 1 Mar.1878, p.3, col.1; 3 Mar.1878, p.1, col.3; 5 Mar.1878, p.1, col.2; 6 Mar.1878, p.4, col.5; 7 Mar.1878, p.1, col.4; 8 Mar.1878, p.1, col.5; 12 Mar.1878, p.4, col.5; 27 Mar.1878, p.2, col.3; 2 Oct.1878, p.3, col.1; 23 Feb.1879, p.1, col.3

W.G., Capt.

Murdered; Thos. J. BOYETT was acquitted of the charge. Galveston Daily News, 23 Mar.1890, p.1, col.3. (La Grange) Svoboda, 21 Unero (Feb.) 1889, p.1, col.1

RANEY

---

Martha & Rebecka Ann RANEY, minors, case 1, filed 26 Apr.1841. WPA Probate Index.

William

Case 136a filed 26 Apr.1841. WPA Probate Index.

RASHUR

---, Mr.

Aged 30; German; died Aug.1869. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.889.

RAYFORD

Ernest

African American; cook at the Exchange Hotel; died after taking tape worm medicine. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 18 Apr.1895, p.3, col.2; 25 Apr.1895, p.11, col.2

RECTOR

---

Watt RECTOR, minor, case 174 ½ filed 16 Feb.1872. WPA Probate Index. William BOWMAN was appointed guardian of Watt RECTOR, minor; 9 Mar.1872. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book D, p.62.

H.B., Mr.

Died ca. 1872/1873; member of Adah Zillah Lodge at Millican; as noted in return for that lodge for 1873, in Kelsey, Michael, Texas Masonic Deaths, Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, 1998, p.63.

Morgan

Pendleton RECTOR of Guadalupe Co., TX, gave his power of attorney to Oliver H. GREGG to sell land belonging to the estate of his late father Morgan RECTOR; 8 Feb.1868. Brazos County Deeds, Book L, p.82.

Thomas J.

Thomas RECTOR, case 132a filed 31 Oct.1866. WPA Probate Index. Thos. J. RECTOR, case 85 ½ filed 31 Oct.1866. WPA Probate Index. Nelson W. RECTOR petitioned that the will of Thomas J. RECTOR be probated; 26 Nov.1866. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book C, p.267.

REDDICK

J., Mr.

African American; aged about 29; lynched. Bryan Daily Eagle, 11 June 1896, p.4, col.4; 12 June 1896, p.4, col.2; 18 June 1896, p.4, cols.2-3; 21 June 1896, p.4, col.2. (La Grange) Svoboda, 18 Cervna (June) 1896, p.1, col.1

REED

---

Francis, Jeff, Jennie, Justice & Lee REED, minors, case 262 filed 11 Jan.1884. WPA Probate Index.

---

Mary & Stephen REED, minors, case 123 filed 19 Mar.1877. WPA Probate Index. P.A.E. REED appointed guardian of Mary & Stephen REED, minors; 19 Mar.1877. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book E, p.31.

--- (African Americans)

Crockett REED, an African American child, both parents deceased, was bound out to Wilson REED until he was 21 years old; 5 June 1866. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book C, p.248.

--- (child)

African American; 1 day old; female; born TX; died Feb.1880; premature birth. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 17, family no.37.

---, Mr.

Shot & killed at Mumford, Brazos Co., by his brother-in-law J.M. TEAGUE. Galveston Daily News, 21 Nov.1892, p.1, col.1

Bettie, Mrs.

Died at their home in Houston; buried at Boonville; wife of T. Flournoy REED. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 25 Apr.1895, p.11, col.2. Galveston Daily News, 24 Apr.1895, p.4, col.7

Dave

About 15 or 16 years old; accidentally shot & killed about 2 miles south of Bryan. Galveston Daily News, 27 Dec.1893, p.6, col.2

Fanny

African American; aged 14; born TX; died Feb.1880; puerperal fever. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 17, family no.37.

G.B.

Case 134a filed 21 Nov.1874. WPA Probate Index.

Gertie

Aged 3; daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Lucien REED; died at home near Pitts Ferry in Brazos bottom. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 2 Sept.1897, p.3, col.3; 2 Sept.1897, p.6, col.4

Homer

African American; aged 1; born TX; died Feb.1880; chills & fever. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 16, family no.333.

Hugh

84 years old; native of Ireland; died from injuries received by being thrown from a cart; justice of the peace for the Macy precinct. Galveston Daily News, 12 Feb.1894, p.1, col.4

Mary Ann

Case 133a filed 2 Dec.1867. WPA Probate Index. Wilson REED was the surviving husband of Mary Ann REED decd.; 2 Dec.1867. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book C, p.335. "Mary REED & Others vs. Evaline BURTON & Others"; case 1630; dated 22 Sept.1877; estates of Richard CARTER & his wife Elizabeth; mentions heirs of Wiley CARTER, decd. to wit Sam Houston, J. Frank & Wiley S. CARTER; and heirs of Mary Ann REED, to wit Geraldine KELLY & Wilson REED, Jr. Brazos County District Court, Civil Minutes, Vol.F, pp.380-381.

Mary, Mrs.

Aged 87; died at her home in Bethel community; buried at Boonville; widow of Judge G.B. REED; left 3 children Mrs. Rena WOODS of Mills Co., Mrs. Letitia LEGAN of Beaumont & Mrs. Ella GOODMAN with whom she lived; Methodist. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 30 Nov.1899, p.1, col.6

Michael

Harriet SPENCER gave her children all her interest in the estate of Michael REED decd., 24 Mar.1866. Brazos County Deeds, Book G, pp.357-358

Mike

Sentenced to state prison from Brazos Co.; died in prison at Huntsville. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 15 Nov.1894, p.3, col.2

S.L., Mr.

Aged 73; lived in Brazos Co. over 30 years; lived with his son-in-law. Galveston Daily News, 2 Dec.1897, p.7, col.4; 4 Dec.1897, p.3, col.5

Wilson, Sr.

73 years old; arrived in TX on 9 Apr.1831; served in Texas revolution. Galveston Daily News, 27 Dec.1883, p.1, col.7; 1 Jan.1884, p.2, col.4. Wilson REED, case 261 filed 11 Jan.1884. WPA Probate Index.

Wm.

Aged about 86; died at his home on Wixon Creek; buried at Reliance; had been sick 2 months; came from KY; had lived in Brazos Co. "probably sixty years"; left 2 sons & 1 daughter, Mr. J.H. & Mr. T.W. REED & Mrs. Mary SHERROD. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 22 Mar.1900, p.3, col.5

REGER

G.J.

Case 134 filed 25 Oct.1877. WPA Probate Index. X.Z. (?) RIGER appointed admx. of her decd. husband G.J. RIGER; 25 Oct.1877. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book E, p.66.

REID

George W.

Case 287 filed 10 Oct.1884. WPA Probate Index.

REILLY

Green, Mr.

Aged 52; married; died Feb.1870; born GA. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no. none

RESENBOYUR

---, Mr.

About 60 years old; German; carpenter; thrown by his horse & killed. Galveston Daily News, 14 Dec.1886, p.1, col.2

RESINOVER

---, Mr.

Mr. RESINOVER or REASONOVER, from Smith Co., TN, committed suicide at Bryan. (Austin) Daily Democratic Statesman, 28 Aug.1875, p.1, col.7; 29 Aug.1875, p.2, col.3. His inquest was paid for on 28 Sept.1875. Brazos County Commissioners Minutes, vol.B, p.138.

REYNOLDS

---, Major

Died of yellow fever, at Millican. Flake's Daily Bulletin, 3 Oct.1867, p.4. Galveston Daily News, 2 Oct.1867, p.2, col.4; 3 Oct.1867, p.3, col.1

---, Mrs.

Her inquest & post-mortem examination were paid for on 20 May 1861. Brazos County Commissioners Minutes, book A, p.81.

John

Case 130a filed 16 Oct.1865. WPA Probate Index. J.R. STEWARD was appointed admr. of John REYNOLDS decd.; 30 Oct.1865. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book C, p.217. J.R. STEWART admr. of John REYNOLDS decd. sold land to John W. SHEPPARD; payment went to Elizabeth REYNOLDS, widow of decd.; 29 June 1868. Brazos County Deeds, Book I, pp.180-181.

REZZOTTO

Elizabeth

Lived outside Bryan; buried Bryan cemetery 27 Nov.1895. Bryan Daily Eagle, 7 Jan.1896, p.1, col.4. Name given as Elisabeth De Lorenzo RIZZOTTO; died 26 Nov.1895, buried 27 Nov.1895, Bryan city cemetery; aged 34; died from miscarriage. St. Joseph Catholic Church Death Records.

RHOADS

Alice, Mrs.

African American; aged 37; born TX; keeping house; died June 1879; dropsy. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 15, family no.45.

RHODA

Alice D.

Aged 1 year, 2 months; died 8 Nov.1879, catarrh fever; buried 9 Nov.1879, Bryan Cemetery. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Bryan, TX, Register 1, p.120. Also: Allice D. RHODA, aged 1; born TX; died Nov.1879, from "thrash". 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 22, family no. 540. [Perhaps Alice and Charles were twins ?]

Charles J.

Aged 1 year, 3 months; died 24 Nov.1879; buried 24 Nov.1879, Bryan cemetery. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Bryan, TX, Register 1, p.120. Also: aged 1, born TX; died Nov.1879, from "thrash." 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 22, family no. 540.

RHODES

---

Aubrey C. RHODES, minor, case 346 filed 4 Apr.1887. WPA Probate Index.

Aubra

Case 329 filed 6 Sept.1886. WPA Probate Index.

Elizabeth

Wife of Horatio RHODES; Baptist; died in Bryan after a "lingering" illness; came from Ala. & had lived in Bryan nearly 20 years; left a husband & 4 children, W.P. RHODES of Denison, Mrs. J.R. CARLTON, Cecil RHODES & Miss Leona RHODES of Bryan. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 19 Oct.1899, p.1, col.5

John H.

Aged 79; buried in Bryan cemetery; born & raised in NC; then moved to Ala.; Baptist; Democrat; father of 7 children, 5 of whom outlived him, Mr. H., Mr. A.W., & Miss Emma RHODES, all of Bryan, Mr. J.W. & Miss Lizzie RHODES of Waco. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 15 Aug.1895, p.6, col.3

Pet, Mrs.

Youngest daughter of the late E.W. CAWTHON, of Anderson, Grimes Co., TX; died at Bryan; left a 3 week old infant. Galveston Daily News, 17 July 1886, p.2, col.2

William R.

Died in Bryan; born 28 Apr.1823 in Green Co., Ala.; came to TX in 1850; settled at Huntsville; came to Bryan in 1869; founded the CHATHAM gin manufacturing business; Mexican War veteran; Mason; Baptist; survived by wife & children: Mrs. Fred M. CONNOR & Mrs. Jas. L. CONNOR of Madison Co.; Mrs. John Q. TABOR of San Antonio; Mrs. Lucy KING, Mr. A.M. RHODES, Mr. H.G. RHODES, Mr. Sidney E. RHODES, & Miss Edith RHODES, all of Bryan, and the last 2 unmarried and still living at home. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 25 May 1899, p.7, col.3; 1 June 1899, p.7, cols.4, 5. W.R. RHODES, case 624 (no papers) filed 22 Jan.1899. WPA Probate Index.

RICHARDSON

Jno. P.

Case 573 (no papers); not dated. WPA Probate Index.

RICHERNHAZEN

John

Aged 3; born Prussia; died Dec.1879; flux. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 16, family no.217.

RICHMOND

Daise

Aged 2; girl; died Apr.1870, measles; born TX. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.352

RIDDENS

M.M.

Case 135a filed 8 Apr.1861. WPA Probate Index. B.G. RIDDENS, for himself & his deceased wife M.M. RIDDENS, sold land to J.M. FARQUHAR; 6 May 1861. Brazos County Deeds, Book N, p.21.

RIDDLE

William

Case 129a filed 12 Jan.1869. WPA Probate Index. J.W. RIDDLE appointed admr. of W. RIDDLE decd.; 25 Jan.1869. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book C, p.450.

RIGGS

---

Eva, Mary K., Sarah & Willie RIGGS, minors, case 128a filed 13 Apr.1869. WPA Probate Index. Sarah & W.P. RIGGS, minors, case 77 filed 10 July 1875. WPA Probate Index. Mary BLEDSOE was appointed guardian of William, Sarah & Eli RIGGS; 9 July 1873. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book D, p.148.

RILEY

Green

Elizabeth RILEY, widow of Green RILEY decd., sold land to Wm. H. MOORING; 4 Jan.1871. Brazos County Deeds, Book M, p.7

James

Case 2 filed 12 June 1866. WPA Probate Index. Patrick BURKE was appointed admr. of James REILLY decd.; 25 June 1866. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book C, p. 249. "John T. MOORE, admr. of James REILY decd. vs. J.S. STEWART, S.D. DRENNAN & G.A. WHEAT"; case 896(?); dated 12 Nov.1872. Brazos County District Court Civil Minutes, vol.E, p.71 (microfilm reel 1020040).

James D.

Aged 56; widowed; born KY; farmer; died Jan.1880; congestion of lungs. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 16, family no. 321

RIPKO

Joseph

Case 57 ½ filed 21 Oct.1871. WPA Probate Index. Sam HOFFMAN was appointed admr. of Joseph RIPKA decd.; 18 Nov.1871. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book D, p.47.

RISINGER

--- (child)

Infant of Mr. & Mrs. J.N. RISINGER; buried at Steep Hollow cemetery. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 1 June 1899, p.3, col.3

RITCHEY (or RICHEY)

S.E., Mr.

Joseph L. HEARNE killed him by striking him over the head with a billiard cue; incident took place at HEARNE's saloon in Bryan; RITCHEY was said to have been "intoxicated and abusive"; HEARNE was acquitted of a murder charge; RITCHEY's widow and minor child sued HEARNE later. Fort Worth Daily Democrat-Advance, 2 Feb.1882, p.3, col.1. Galveston Daily News, 31 Jan.1882, p.1, col.7; 1 Apr.1882, p.1, col.6; 15 Mar.1883, p.1, col.6. Brooklyn Daily Eagle, 31 Jan.1882, p.4. S.E. RICHEY, case 216 filed 23 Feb.1882. WPA Probate Index.

RIVES

Tolbert

"Tolbert RIVES vs. W.C. MOSELEY"; spring term 1866; death of RIVES is suggested. Brazos County District Court Civil Minutes, Book C, p.286.

RIZZO

Vincent

18 days old; died 29 Aug.1898, fever; buried 30 Aug.1898, Calvary cemetery; native of Mudville. St. Joseph Catholic Church Death Records.

ROACH

John

Case 131a filed 12 Apr.1869. WPA Probate Index. G.I. GOODWIN appointed admr. of John ROACH decd.; 27 Apr.1869. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book C, p.476.

ROBENSON

Case 189 filed 13 Dec.1880. WPA Probate Index.

ROBERSON

E.A., Mrs.

Born Baltom Co., GA, 8 Mar.1831; Baptist; died at the home of her son 7 miles northwest of Bryan; left 1 son & several grandchildren. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 15 Dec.1898, p.3, col.4

ROBERTS

---

John D. ROBERTS, minor, case 434 filed 8 Oct.1890. WPA Probate Index.

---, Mr.

A gambler; had killed Mr. --- MELTON, in Cameron, Milam Co., TX; captured & jailed at Boonville; killed while attempting to escape from jail. (Austin) Texas State Gazette, 13 Sept.1856, p.3, col.3

Frances

Aged 37; died Nov.1869; born TN. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.352

Jabez

Case 57 (no papers) filed 18 Dec.1873. WPA Probate Index. "David McINTOSH admr. of Jabez ROBERTS vs. W.B. KNOWLES"; case 1356 1/2 ; dated 19 Mar.1875. Brazos County District Court, Civil Minutes, Vol.E, p.236.

J.J., Dr.

Died of yellow fever. Galveston Daily News, 11 Oct.1867, p.2, col.3. J.J. ROBERTS case 127a filed 20 June 1868. WPA Probate Index. Isaac FULKERSON was appointed admr. of Dr. J.J. ROBERTS decd.; 2 July 1868. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book C, p.406. Mrs. Christiana McCall ROBERTS was appointed admr. of Dr. J.J. ROBERTS decd.; 4 Sept.1868. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book C, pp.426, 427.

John

He died sometime before the criminal case against him was dismissed on 9 Sep.1857, Brazos County District Court, Civil Minutes, Vol.C, p.36

John D.

Died of "typhoid malarial fever"; member of Bryan rifles; worked for Mr. Guy M. BRYAN, Jr.; buried in Houston. Galveston Daily News, 14 Dec.1882, p.1, col.5; 16 Dec.1882, p.1, col.6

Josephine

Aged 5; died July 1869; born TX. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no. ?

ROBERTSON

---

August, James & Maud ROBERTSON, minors, case 233 filed 15 Feb.1883. WPA Probate Index.

---

Inquest was paid for on 14 Aug.1882. Brazos County Commissioners Minutes, vol.C, p.267.

Lillian, Mrs.

Aged 55; widowed; born TN; keeping house; died July 1879; congestion stomach. . 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 16, family no.41.

M.A.

African American school teacher; killed in self defense by Judge COLLARD. Galveston Daily News, 14 Nov.1885, p.5, col.5

Rhett, Ms.

African American woman; died giving birth to twins; the twins also died. Galveston Daily News, 9 Jan.1884, p.4, col.6

Rosa

African American; lived in Bryan; buried in Bryan cemetery 10 Sept.1896. Bryan Daily Eagle, 7 Oct.1896, p.4, col.6

Walter

8 months old; son of Mr. & Mrs. M.L. ROBERTSON (or ROBERSON); died from "cholera infantum"; buried in Bryan cemetery. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 14 Nov.1889, p.5, col.2; 9 Jan.1890, p.1, col.6

ROBINSON

Andrew

Solenia H. ESTES (formerly Solema H. ROBINSON wife of Andrew ROBINSON deceased) & Francis E. ESTES sold land to Frances B. DURANT; 27 Nov.1862. Brazos County Deeds, Book G, pp.24-25.

Charlie

African American; drowned in the Brazos River at Batte's Ferry. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 4 July 1895, p.3, col.1. Galveston Daily News, 1 July 1895, p.5, col.2

Frank Newton

Aged 3 years, 2 months, 18 days; son of Mr. & Mrs. H.C. ROBINSON. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 4 Nov.1897, p.6, col.4; 4 Nov.1897, p.7, col.4

Hattie

Her burial was paid for on 12 Feb.1879. Brazos County Commissioners Minutes, vol.C, p.87.

James M.

Bryan resident; owned Junction Hotel & 2 other businesses at Hempstead, TX.; left wife, 6 sons & 1 daughter. Galveston Daily News, 2 Dec.1887, p.2, col.2

James P. "Jimmy"

Jimmy ROBINSON, son of Mr. J.M. ROBINSON; drowned in Still Creek about 3 miles from Bryan. Galveston Daily News, 21 Sept.1875, p.1, col.3. Houston Daily Times, 26 Sept.1875, p.3, col.1, cited in Pearl Hendrick's Texas Obituaries 1832-1885. James P. ROBINSON, buried 18 Sept.1875. Collie-Cooper, p.11

Jane

African American; aged 3 months; died July 1869, cause of death unknown; born TX; entry says "male". 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.461

Jim

Aged 12; died Feb.1870; born TX. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.1075

Joseph

Tennessee ROBINSON & Daniel McMILLAN, excr. of Joseph T. ROBINSON decd., sold land to William H. HARDY; 7 Feb.1860. Brazos County Deeds, Book F, p.107.

Marcellus, Mr.

Resident of Allenfarm; buried at Millican. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 12 Oct.1899, p.8, col.1

Died 9 Dec.1880, dypepsia; buried 10 Dec.1880, Bryan Cemetery. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Bryan, TX, Register 1, p.122. Probate packet 189; P. ROBINSON, survived by Flora M. ROBINSON. Brazos Genealogist, v.17, no.4, p.129. Notice of admr. of P. ROBINSON decd. paid for 14 Jan.1881. Brazos Pilot Ledger, p.156.

Phillis

African American; aged 1 month; died Jan.1870, cause of death unknown; born TX. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.461

Steve

African American; shot & killed by Ed CHILDRESS, also an African American, at Jones School House. Bryan Daily Eagle, 8 Sept.1896, p.4, col.1

Thomas C.

Mr. T.C. ROBINSON, committed suicide at Bryan, by taking morphine; left a wife in Mississippi. Galveston Daily News, 21 June 1868, p.2, col.4. Thomas ROBINSON, case 126a filed 18 June 1868. WPA Probate Index. George JOHNSON was appointed admr. pro tem for Thomas ROBINSON decd.; 18 June 1868. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book C, p.403. George W. JOHNSON was admr. of Thomas C. ROBERTSON; 2 July 1868. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book C, p.406.

Thomas

Died Dec.1869. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.?

Wesley

African American; aged 12; born Ark. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.1620.

RODGERS

---, Mrs.

Her coffin was paid for on 25 Sept.1871. Brazos County Commissioners Minutes, vol.A, p.319.

ROFFINA

Bonita

Aged 32; died 14 Mar.1898, at childbirth; buried 15 Mar.1898, city cemetery; native of Sicily. St. Joseph Catholic Church Death Records.

ROFFINO

Francisco

Aged 2 years; died 6 Oct.1898, from injuries; buried 7 Oct.1898, Calvary Cemetery; native of Burleson Co. St. Joseph Catholic Church Death Records.

ROGERS

---, Mr.

Farmer; shot & killed. Waco Daily Examiner, 24 Sept.1876, p.1, col.7. The inquest of --- RODGERS was paid for on 21 Sept.1876. Brazos County Commissioners Minutes, vol.B, p.199.

Bill

African American; aged 24; married; died Oct.1869; born TX. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no. none.

George

Died & buried at Bryan; left at least 1 sister, Mrs. F.I. GARTH. Galveston Daily News, 11 Jan.1894, p.5, col.2

Wm.

Aged 50; married; carpenter; died Aug.1879; mal. fever. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 22, family no. none.

ROHDE

Hollander

Aged 1 year, 4 months, 10 days; son of Mr. & Mrs. Henry ROHDE; name also spelled RHODE; lived in Bryan; buried Bryan cemetery. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 14 Jan.1897, p.1, col.1; 14 Jan.1897, p.6, col.1. Bryan Daily Eagle, 8 Apr.1897, p.4, col.3

Milton

Aged 9; son of Mr. & Mrs. Henry ROHDE; died in Houston; buried in Bryan. Bryan Morning Eagle, 11 Nov.1898, p.2, col.3

ROHL

John

Aged nearly 77; died at Hockley; buried in Bryan; native of Germany; father of Mrs. Peter WINTER of Bryan. Bryan Daily Eagle, 15 Feb.1898, p.4, col.2

ROLLINS

William

Mr. --- ROLLINS died in Bryan. Bryan Daily Eagle, 8 Nov.1896, p.4, col.1. William ROLLINS, d.7 Nov.1896; Mason; buried Thompson Creek. Brazos County Cemeteries, p.215.

RONIC

Julius

Died at Kurten; left wife & child. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 8 Sept.1898, p.3, col.3

ROSENBOROUGH

Cora O., Mrs.

Mrs. --- ROSENBOROUGH; died at her home in Bryan; wife of Sam ROSENBOROUGH. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 28 July 1898, p.6, col.1. Cora O. ROSENBOROUGH, died 1898, wife of Samuel F. ROSENBOROUGH. Brazos county Cemeteries, p.216.

ROSPRIM

---

Frank, Frantiska, Amalia, Ignatz, Mary & Victoria, minors, case 524, filed 6 July 1895. WPA Probate Index.

Ignis

Aged 45; died at his home near College Station; buried Bohemian Cemetery; left family; farmer. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 28 Mar.1895, p.6, col.3. Galveston Daily News, 23 Mar.1895, p.1, col.7. Aged 47; died 20 Mar.1895, buried 22 Mar.1895, College Station cemetery; native of Moravia; died from pneumonia. St. Joseph Catholic Church Death Records. Ignatius ROSPRIM, case 521 filed 3 Apr.1895. WPA Probate Index.

Mary

Aged 4 years, 25 days; died 26 Sept.1899, throat disease; buried 27 Sept.1899, Calvary Cemetery; native of Brazos Co. St. Joseph Catholic Church Death Records.

Stanislaa

Aged 23 years, 5 months; died 11 Mar.1899, malaria-fever; buried 12 Mar.1899, Calvary Cemetery; native of Texas. St. Joseph Catholic Church Death Records.

ROSS

---

Murdered "before the war"; John H. HOWARD charged in Brazos Co. (El Paso) Lone Star, 24 Feb.1883, cited in Births, Deaths & Marriages from El Paso Newspapers Through 1885.

George

His inquest was paid for on 14 Aug.1882. Brazos County Commissioners Minutes, vol.C, p.267.

Lawrence Sullivan

Aged 60; born Iowa; buried at Waco; Civil War veteran; president of Texas A&M. Bryan Daily Eagle, 4 Jan.1898, p.4, col.3. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 13 Jan.1898, p.3, cols.3-5; p.6, col.2; 13 Jan.1898, p.9, col.2; 13 Jan.1898, p.12, col.2

Matilda, Mrs.

Born in 1824 in Louisville, KY; married Dr. J.M. ROSS in 1844; later moved to Mississippi; moved to Falls Co., TX in 1854, then to Washington Co., TX in 1861; was a widow; had 8 children, 2 of whom were living when she died: J.K. ROSS, of Dallas, and Mrs. John (Fannie) WALKER, of Bryan; buried in Brenham, TX. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 1 May 1890, p.3, col.2; 8 May 1890, p.1, col.3

Step

His coffin and burial expenses were paid for on 14 Feb.1887. Brazos County Commissioners Minutes, vol.D, p.87.

ROTH

Emma

Aged 25; died 3 Mar.1896, buried 4 Mar.1896, Kurten's cemetery; died from congestion; native of Texas. St. Joseph Catholic Church Death Records.

Fr.

Aged 17; died 4 Sept.1897, swamp fever; buried 5 Sept.1897, Kurten's cemetery; Bohem. St. Joseph Catholic Church Death Records.

ROTOLO

Francisco

Aged 42; died 2 July 1898, paralysis; buried 3 July 1898, Calvary Cemetery; native of Sicily. St. Joseph Catholic Church Death Records.

ROTTOLO

Cyrus

Aged 15 years; died 25 Apr.1899, fever; buried 26 Apr.1899, Calvary Cemetery; native of Brazos Co. St. Joseph Catholic Church Death Records.

ROUNDTOP

Bill

African American; killed by a runaway oxen team; lived on the farm of Mr. NEWSON on the Brazos River. Galveston Daily News, 7 Oct.1881, p.1, col.7

ROWDEN

Tom

African American; A.C. HAIRGROVE & H. GRAVES implicated in his shooting at Thompson's Creek. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 24 Dec.1896, p.1, col.4; 24 Dec.1896, p.7, cols. 2, 3; 7 Jan.1897, p.1, col.6. Groesbeck Journal, 31 Dec.1896, p.1, col.2

ROWLAND

George

John Sidney HUDSON was acquitted of his murder. Houston Daily Post, 2 April 1881, p.1, col.4

ROY

Will

African American; killed by Bill JONES, also an African American, on W.Z. NABOR's place. Galveston Daily News, 3 Oct.1894, p.3, col.5

ROYALL

---

Archie, Benjiman, Eddie, Johnnie & Mary ROYALL, minors, case 396, filed 20 Aug.1889. WPA Probate Index. Bennie H., Eddie & Mary ROYALL, minors, case 318 filed 5 Mar.1886. WPA Probate Index.

ROYDER

Adam

Born 15 Apr.1829, in Bremen, Germany; came to TX in 1846; lived in Brazos Co. for 48 years; died at his home, 4 miles from Wellborn; had been married twice; left a wife & 13 children; had 5 sons in business at Wellborn; Mason. Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar.1894, p.3, col.2. Galveston Daily News, 5 Mar.1894, p.2, col.2

Mary Ambrella

A. Waldron, James M., Jefferson P., John & Thos. H. ROYDER, minors [parents not named in index], case 43 ½ filed 2 June 1871. WPA Probate Index. These were the children of Adam ROYDER & his first wife, Mary Ambrella PRICE; Mary Ambrella died 29 Jan.1869. Collie-Cooper, Mary & Euline Merchant Benbow, "Pioneer Families," Brazos County History: Rich Past - Bright Future, 1986, pp.255-256.

RUBENSTEIN

S., Mr.

58 years old; died in Navasota, TX; formerly lived at Millican; buried at Hempstead, TX; left a wife & 6 children; died from bladder disease; member of Knights of Pythias. Galveston Daily News, 29 July 1885, p.1, col.5

Wm.

Committed suicide at Millican, where his brother lived; lived in Hempstead; left a wife; his body was sent to Hempstead for burial; Jewish. Galveston Daily News, 11 May 1882, p.1, col.7

RUCHTI

Anna Teresia

Aged 1; died 3 Nov.1897, dengue fever; buried 3 Nov.1897, city cemetery; native of College. St. Joseph Catholic Church Death Records.

RUCKER

King, Mr.

African American; "very old"; died at his home in Millican. Galveston Daily News, 31 Mar.1877, p.1, col.2

Walter

African American; 1 month old; born TX; died Feb.1880; cause of death unknown. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 15, family no.104

RUFEANA

Mary

Lived outside Bryan; buried Bryan cemetery 8 Oct.1895. Bryan Daily Eagle, 7 Jan.1896, p.1, col.4

RUNNELS

Bill

He died sometime before the criminal case against him was dismissed on 7 Apr.1870, Brazos County District Court, Civil Minutes, Vol.D, p.156

RUSH

---

Child of Henry RUSH; born 31 May 1894; "delivered dead." Billingsley, Nadine Young, "Birth Records of Dr. W.P. Jones," Brazos Genealogical Advertiser, v.8, no.2, p.56 (Spring 1987).

R.T.

Aged 36; died of "black jaundice" at his home in the Bethel neighborhood; buried at Bethel Church; left wife & 2 children. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 12 Sept.1895, p.3, col.2. Galveston Daily News, 11 Sept.1895, p.6, col.2

RUSSELL

Jas."Jim"

African American; operated a dray. Galveston Daily News, 11 Feb.1883, p.1, col.6

Jerry

African American; killed on 7 June 1884 by Andrew JACKSON, also an African American; both lived at the farm of Mr. J.J. NEELY, near Boonville. (El Paso) Lone Star, 8 Apr.1885, p.1, col.3; 14 Oct.1885, p.1, col.4. Galveston Daily News, 12 June 1884, p.5, col.6; 15 June 1884, p.2, col.5; 16 June 1884, p.9, col.5; 25 Mar.1885, p.1, col.4; 1 Apr.1885, p.2, col.5; 11 Oct.1885, p.2, col.1; 1 Dec.1885, p.2, col.4. 18 Texas Court of Appeals Records 586 (1885). At the Sept. term of the Brazos County District Court, Andrew JACKSON was convicted of murder and sentenced to be hanged; that sentence was commuted to life imprisonment. Texas Executive Records Book, p.569.

Robert

Son of Robert RUSSELL who lives at Bonham, TX; shot & wounded "severely if not fatally" at Mr. Sam CANNON's house near Millican; was shot by Mark TAYLOR, son of Robt. H. TAYLOR, a Millican resident. (Marshall) Texas Republican, 2 Feb.1867, p.2, col.8

RUSSO

Maria Felice

Aged 8 years; died 31 May 1899, malaria; buried 1 June 1899, Calvary Cemetery; native of Brazos Co. St. Joseph Catholic Church Death Records.

RUTHVEN

A.S.

"A.S. RUTHVEN vs. James M. ESTES"; fall term 1866; death of both parties suggested. Brazos County District Court Civil Minutes, Book C, p.326.

RYALS

Sarah

Aged 58; died Oct.1869; born GA. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.?

RYAN

---

Pauper; burial paid for on 19 Nov.1867. Brazos County Commissioners Minutes, vol.A, p.196

RYPINSKI

Benno

"Little son" of Mr. RYPINSKI; died from injuries received when he fell off a chair. Galveston Daily News, 16 Apr.1886, p.3, col.2

S

SABO

Frank

Killed by his brother-in-law Jess (or Jesse) ELLISON near the Fickey school house. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 2 June 1898, p.3, col.1; 2 June 1898, p.6, col.3; 9 June 1898, p.6, col.2; 30 Mar.1899, p.3, col.6

SALLIE

James

African American; aged 1 month; born TX; died Feb.1880; cholera infantum. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 18, family no.11

SALVAGGO

Franc.

Aged 35 years; died 4 Sept.1900, malaria; buried 4 Sept.1900, Calvary Cemetery. St. Joseph Catholic Church Death Records.

SALVATA

Josepha

Aged 32; died 23 July 1898, diarhea; buried 24 July 1898, Calvary Cemetery; native of Sicily. St. Joseph Catholic Church Death Records.

SAMLESON

Louisa

African American; aged 21; born LA; laborer; died Feb.1880; cause of death unknown. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 18, family no.8.

SAMPLE

---

Eugine, Jo., Lucy & Robert SAMPLE, minors, case 447 filed 6 Apr.1891. WPA Probate Index.

SAMPLES

Eunice (or Lena)

Aged 8 months; daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Joe L. SAMPLES; died at Cottonwood; buried at Bickham Cemetery. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 8 June 1899, p.3, cols.1, 3, 5.

SANDERS

Amanda J., Mrs.

Aged 30; born Ala.; keeping house; died Aug.1879; malarial fever. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 18, family no. 80. Amanda J. SANDERS, case 194 (no papers) filed 23 Dec.1880. WPA Probate Index.

Charlotte

Aged 49 years, 10 months; native of TX; Baptist; wife of W. Mc. SANDERS; survived by her mother Mrs. L. MOSELEY. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 2 Nov.1899, p.2, col.3

E.W.

"John G. GRAHAM admr. for E.W. SANDERS decd. sold land to Richard D. BLOSSMAN; dated 27 Dec.1845. Brazos County Deeds, Book B, p.226.

Jim

His inquest was paid for on 12 Nov.1879. Brazos County Commissioners Minutes, vol.C, p.117.

Mary

African American; aged 1 month; died May 1870; born TX. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.675.

Phillip

Aged 3 months; died Sept.1869; born TX; entry says "female". 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.675.

Pompey

Case 632 (no papers) filed 30 Jan.1900. WPA Probate Index. "Laurence BATTE vs. Pompy SANDERS"; case 2346; dated 4 Mar.1895; death of SANDERS suggested. Brazos County District Court Civil Minutes, vol.H, p.358. Probably Pompy SANDERS, African American, b. ca. 1833 GA. 1880 Brazos County Census, ED 21, p.324a.

SANDERSON

William

Rebecca & Robert SANDERSON, case 143a (parents not named in index), filed 27 Sept.1860. WPA Probate Index. Naomi BURLINGTON was appointed guardian of Rebecca & Robert SANDERSON, minor heirs of William SANDERSON decd.; 29 Oct.1860. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book C, p.106.

SANDLE

J.P.

Shot & killed at Steele's Store by Geo. CLAYTON. (El Paso) Lone Star, 31 Dec.1881, p.1, col.5. Galveston Daily News, 23 Dec.1881, p.1, col.6. Inquest on J.P. SAMUEL was paid for on 17 Feb.1882. Brazos County Commissioners Minutes, Book C, p.234.

SANDLIN

Ben

Aged 22; died Apr.1870; born Ala. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.1418.

SANGER

Died of yellow fever. Galveston Daily News, 24 Oct.1867, p.2, col.5

H.H., Mr.

Died ca. 1869/1870; member of Adah Zillah Lodge at Millican; as noted in return for that lodge for 1870, in Kelsey, Michael, Texas Masonic Deaths, Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, 1998, p.44.

Died of yellow fever. Galveston Daily News, 24 Oct.1867, p.2, col.5

SANTAROSAS

---, Mrs.

Died at Houston; wife of Sidney SANTAROSAS; daughter of Mrs. B.M. MARET of Pankey. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 6 Apr.1899, p.6, col.1

SAPKREINCZ

Stanislus

Case 431 filed 8 Sept.1890. WPA Probate Index.

SAPP

Bamma, Mrs.

Aged 23 years, 5 months; wife of Edward H. SAPP; daughter of T. CHAMBERS; died at her father's home in Bryan. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 15 Feb.1900, p.2, col.2. Houston Daily Post, 16 Feb.1900, p.2, col.7.

SAUNDERS

Joseph

He died sometime before the criminal case against him was dismissed on 1 May 1861, Brazos County District Court, Civil Minutes, Vol.C, pp.210, 211

Wm. L., Col.

Name also given as "SANDERS"; died at Oak Cliff; buried at Waco; native of Marion, Perry Co., Ala.; aged 73; member of Christian Church; formerly lived in Bryan; father of Mrs. J.J. ADAMS of Bryan & Mrs. C.A. ROGERS of Waco. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 9 Nov.1899, p.8, col.3; 16 Nov.1899, p.6, col.1. Waco Times-Herald, 6 Nov.1899, p.5, col.4, as cited in John M. Usry, Early Waco Obituaries and Related Items 1874-1908.

SAVAGE

W.F., Mr.

Student at Texas A&M; died at A&M from pneumonia; body shipped to his home in Coleman for burial. Bryan Daily Eagle, 5 Feb.1896, p.1, col.6

SAWYERS

--- (two "Miss")

Died of yellow fever. Galveston Daily News, 11 Oct.1867, p.2, col.3

SAXON

Mary A.

Case 176 filed 24 Sept.1866. WPA Probate Index. Wm. L. ABBOTT was appointed admr. of Mary A. SAXON decd.; 24 Sept.1866. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book C, p.258. Notice of final accounting of Mary SAXON paid on 16 Apr.1880. Brazos Pilot Ledger, p.45.

SCALLOM

A.R.

Case 140a filed 24 Nov.1873. WPA Probate Index.

SCANALIATO

Anthony "Tony," Jr.

Name also given as SCANLIATO; aged about 4; Italian; accidentally shot & killed about 1 ½ miles west of Bryan; son of Tony SCANLIATO, Sr. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 11 Jan.1900, p.1, col.6. Houston Daily Post, 10 Jan.1900, p.4, col.4. Brazos County Inquest Records, pp.22-23 (microfilm # 1020045). Aged 4 years; died 9 Jan.1900, accidentally shot; buried 10 Jan.1900, Calvary Cemetery; native of Brazos Co. St. Joseph Catholic Church Death Records.

SCARBOROUGH

Jane, Mrs.

26 years old; wife of Wm. T. SCARBOROUGH. Austin Statesman, 13 Oct.1874, p.2, col.2. Weekly Dallas Herald, 24 Oct.1874, p.1, col.5

SCASTA

John

Case 324 filed 2 June 1886. WPA Probate Index.

SCHOEP

Marguerite

Infant daughter of Mr. & Mrs. G.W. SCHOEP; died at Millican. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 19 Sept.1895, p.3, col.1

SCODDY (or SCUDDY

Jas. C., Mr.

Aged 33; died in Bryan from "typhoid fever"; lived in Bryan several years; worked at T.L. GRACE's market; left 2 children who lived at Taylor; buried at Taylor; member of Knights of Honor; heirs sued insurance company. Bryan Daily Eagle, 7 Oct.1896, p.4, col.2. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 25 July 1895, p.6, col.3. Galveston Daily News, 22 July 1895, p.2, col.6

SCOGGIN

Albert

Aged 55; married; died Jan.1870, pneumonia; born SC. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.423. Albert G. SCOGINS, case 64 ½ filed 6 July 1871. WPA Probate Index.

SCOGINS

Sarah M.

Cases 10 and 11 ½ filed 21 July 1871. WPA Probate Index.

SCOTT

---, Mr.

African American; killed at Bryan. Galveston Daily News, 22 July 1869, p.2, col.3

---, Mrs.

Pauper; burial paid for on 19 Nov.1868. Brazos County Commissioners Minutes, vol.A, p.229

"Aunt Net"

African American woman; "aged". (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 31 Aug.1899, p.3, col.3

E.J., Dr.

Wounded, probably fatally, by Mr. D.H. HARDY, at Millican. Denison Daily Herald, 30 Jan.1878, p.1, col.5. Galveston Daily News, 29 Jan.1878, p.1, col.6; 30 Jan.1878, p.1, col.4

Henry

African American; wounded, perhaps fatally, by Mr. CAUTHON, at PLAYER's gin. Fort Worth Daily Gazette, 22 Aug.1886, p.4

Nelson

African American; lived on James ASTEN's place; drowned in Brazos River. Galveston Daily News, 28 May 1884, p.1, col.5

R.L., Mr.

Left a wife & 2 children; member of Thompson's Creek Baptist Church. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 20 Mar.1890, p.4, col.2

S.L., Capt.

Died at Bryan; buried at Wickson. Galveston Daily News, 7 Aug.1894, p.4, col.6

William Thomas

Case 305 filed 23 May 1885. WPA Probate Index.

SCRIMPSHIRE

Lovie Eleanor

Unnamed "little daughter" of Mr. W.B. SCRIMPSHIRE of Millican; had "been sick for quite awhile." (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 10 Jan.1895, p.3, col.6; 10 Jan.1895, p.6, col.1. Lovie Eleanor SCRIMSHIRE, died 8 Jan.1895, daughter of W.B. & Mattie SCRIMSHIRE; buried Wheat Cemetery. Brazos County Cemeteries, p.225.

SCROGGINS

---, Mr.

Died at his son's house on Cottonwood Prairie. Bryan Daily Eagle, 2 May 1896, p.4, col.1. Probably W.J. SCOGIN, died 30 Apr.1896, buried Alexander Cemetery. Brazos County Cemeteries, p.225.

SCURRY

Sarah, Mrs.

African American; aged 50; died Mar.1870; married; born TN. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.895.

SEALE

---

E.C. & O.P. SEALE, minors, case 331 filed 15 Nov.1886. WPA Probate Index.

Bradford T., Mr.

Aged 65 years, 9 months, 10 days; born Ala.; came to TX as a youth; lived near Benchley; died at home of his daughter Mrs. Bettie BELL; brother of Columbus SEALE (deceased) & Joe SEALE; left 8 children: George, Sam, Hugh, Bob & Horace SEALE, Mrs. Bettie BELL, Mrs. Kate WILCOX & Mrs. J.W. HAYGOOD; his wife died 6 years earlier; Presbyterian; Confederate veteran; buried SEALE cemetery near Benchley. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 22 Dec.1898, p.1, col.6

Clem C., Mr.

Died at his home 6 miles from Bryan. Galveston Daily News, 4 Jan.1893, p.2, col.3. C.C. SEALE, case 305 filed 7 Jan.1893. WPA Probate Index. "Ella EAVES vs. C.C. SEALE"; case 2604; dated 8 Mar.1893; death of C.C. SEALE suggested. Brazos County District Court Civil Minutes, vol.H, p.206.

Eli

Joseph A. SEALE was appointed guardian of William Henry SEALE, minor heir of Eli SEALE, decd.; 29 June 1857. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book C, p.11. William Henry SEALE, minor (parents not named in index), case 137a filed 30 May 1857. WPA Probate Index.

Joe

Aged 77; TX pioneer; buried at Seale's Cemetery; left a wife & 4 children. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 21 Dec.1899, p.3, col.3; 28 Dec.1899, p.3, col.1

Joshua

Elizabeth SEALE, surviving wife of Joshua SEALE decd. & his children, to wit: Samantha A. BOWMAN & her husband Henry D. BOWMAN, Caswell H. SEALE, Elizabeth C. BALL & her husband A.M. BALL, & Charly P. SEALE sold land to Leonard HUDSON; 16 Feb.1868. Brazos County Deeds, Book I, pp.687-688/

T., Mr.

Soldier in Co. F, 10th Texas Infantry. (weekly) Dallas Herald, 24 June 1863, p.1, col.1

Zonnie B., Miss

Died at the home of her parents, Mr. & Mrs. C.C. SEALE; buried in the family graveyard. Galveston Daily News, 24 Nov.1892, p.5, col.4

SEELEY

Alice Adelia, Mrs.

Born 3 Aug.1861, in Leon Co., TX; died in Leon Co.; half-sister to Mrs. Margaret THOMPSON, of Brazos Co.; buried in Brazos Co.; wife of W.S. SEELEY; Methodist. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 7 Nov.1889, p.1, col.6

SELLARS

Dock

A pauper; his coffin was paid for on 14 Feb.1887. Brazos County Commissioners Minutes, vol.D, p.87.

SEMONES

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Louisa C. SEMONES, minor, case 101 filed 4 Aug.1875. WPA Probate Index. J.P. SEMONES appointed guardian of Louisa C. SEMONES, minor; 18 Sept.1876. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book E, p.1.

Ida, Mrs.

Wife of Pete SEMONES; maiden name SMYTHE; had lived in Bryan. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 29 Apr.1897, p.6, col.5

SETTLE

---

Ari SETTLE, minor, case 259 filed 8 Jan.1884. WPA Probate Index.

SEWELL

Henderson

"Old"; African American; apparently killed by a horse's kick. Galveston Daily News, 16 May 1889, p.1, col.4. His inquest was paid for on 16 May 1889. Brazos County Commissioners Minutes, vol.D, p.284.

SHACKLETT

William

D.M. PRENDERGAST appointed admr. for Wm. THACKLETT; 29 Nov.1847. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book A, pp.73-74 (reel 1020027). Wm. M.D. PRENDERGAST was admr. for Wm. SHACKLETT decd.; 31 Jan.1848. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book A, p.75 (reel 1020027).

SHARNTOR

Bob

African American; killed by explosion at Bryan oil mill. Houston Post, 10 Nov.1880, p.1, col.3

SHAW

J.A., Mrs.

Died at her home in Bethel; buried at Bethel; left husband & 5 children. Bryan Morning Eagle, 25 Sept.1898, p.3, col.2

Mary, Mrs.

Case 655 filed 29 Dec.1900. WPA Probate Index.

Sallie, Miss

Died at home of Judge Spencer FORD; sister of Mrs. FORD, Mrs. BRIETZ & John SHAW. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 17 Dec.1896, p.2, col.2

Sallie O.

Case 561 (no papers) filed Jan.1897. WPA Probate Index.

Sarah A., Mrs.

Proprietor of Primavista House; died of consumption. Galveston Daily News, 25 Oct.1874, p.1, col.4. Sarah A. SHAW case 73 filed 31 May 1875. WPA Probate Index.

SHEDENSKY

---

Sofie SHEDENSKY, minor, case 298 filed 14 Mar.1885. WPA Probate Index.

SHEETS

---

Alma SHEETS, minor, case 178 filed 4 Mar.1880. WPA Probate Index.

SHELTON

Lula

Died; member of Christian Church. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 27 Oct.1898, p.6, col.5

SHEPPARD

Anne

Aged 48; died Jan.1870, pneumonia; born LA. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.549.

James M.

Name also given as "SHEPHERD"; died of yellow fever, at Millican; worked for MARCHBANKS & Co. (weekly) Dallas Herald, 5 Oct.1867, p.2, col.2. Flake's Daily Bulletin, 3 Oct.1867, p.4. Galveston Daily News, 3 Oct.1867, p.3, col.1. James M. SHEPHERD case 139a filed 19 Dec.1867. WPA Probate Index. David J. SHEPHERD was appointed admr. of James M. SHEPHERD decd.; 30 Dec.1867. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book C, p.343.

Winnie Bell

Unnamed "little infant" child of Mr. & Mrs. Joe SHEPPARD near Kurten. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 30 Mar.1899, p.3, col.3. Winnie Bell SHEPPARD, died 23 Mar.1899; daughter of J.R. & Annie SHEPPARD; buried Tryon Cemetery. Brazos County Cemeteries, p.228.

SHERMAN

Geo.

Aged 13; died Jan.1870, diptheria; born TX. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no. none.

J.C., Mr.

Died at Millican; native of Iowa; had been a laborer on the railroad; died from "congestion". Denison Daily Herald, 30 Dec.1877, p.1, col.4. Galveston Daily News, 28 Dec.1877, p.1, col.3

SHERROD

---

H.L. & Theodoria SHERROD, minors, case 142a filed 19 Nov.1873. WPA Probate Index.

SHIELDS

Julia

African American; aged 30; servant; died Dec.1869, childbirth; born Ala. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no. none

SHIRLEY

Davis

Born in Lawrence District, SC, on 9 Aug.1825; moved to Ala. at age 3; married Miss Elizabeth J. ANDREWS in Ala.; they had 9 children, 7 of whom survived him: Rev. J.W. & Rev. E.D. SHIRLEY of Burnet Co., H.M. SHIRLEY of Burnet Co., E.A. SHIRLEY of Robertson Co., Mrs. Anna SHEROD of Llano Co., Mrs. Fannie PARKER of Liberty Co. & Mrs. Melvina KIRK of Brazos Co.; he moved to Leon Co., TX in 1874 & to Brazos Co. in 1875; his wife died 10 June 1879 & was buried at Rector's chapel; he moved to Reliance neighborhood & married Mrs. E.C. RILEY on 17 Sept.1884; they had 6 children, 5 of whom survived him; Methodist until he moved to Reliance where he joined Missionary Baptist Church; left wife & 12 children & 2 step-sons & 2 step-daughters. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 8 Dec.1898, p.3, cols. 3-4

Elisabeth

Aged 51; married; born SC; keeping house; died June 1879; consumption. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 18, family no. 110

SHIVERS

Junius

African American; lived outside Bryan; buried Bryan cemetery 26 Jan.1897. Bryan Daily Eagle, 8 Apr.1897, p.4, col.4

SHMILEWATEN

Kizer

Aged 11 days; boy; born TX; died Feb.1880; cholic. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 16, family no. 231.

SHULTZ

Billie

Case 538 filed 1 Jan.1896. WPA Probate Index.

SIBLEY

Simon

African American; aged 10; died Mar.1870, disease of brain; born LA. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.460

SIKES

J.H., Rev.

Died at Benchley; member of Christian Church; left "large family." (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 22 Feb.1900, p.3, col.3

SIMMONS

---, Mrs.

Died of yellow fever. Galveston Daily News, 11 Oct.1867, p.2, col.3

Bettie

Died of yellow fever. Galveston Daily News, 11 Oct.1867, p.2, col.3

J.A., Mrs.

Aged 22; died of "consumption" near Steep Hollow; buried at Steep Hollow; born in Travis Co. "but principally raised" in Brazos Co.; Baptist; left husband & 2 children. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 15 Aug.1895, p.6, col.4 Galveston Daily News, 12 Aug.1895, p.2, col.6.

J.S., Mrs.

Aged 23; died at her home near Prospect Church; left a husband but no children; buried at "the family burying ground." Bryan Daily Eagle, 8 Nov.1896, p.4, col.2

Virginia, Mrs.

J.S. SMITH & J.W. ROUTT were appointed admrs. of Mrs. Virginia SIMMONS decd.; 1 Jan.1868. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book C, p.351.

W.W., Mr.

Died of yellow fever. Galveston Daily News, 2 Oct.1867, p.2, col.4. Died ca. 1866/1867; member of Adah Zillah Lodge at Millican; as noted in return for that lodge for 1867, in Kelsey, Michael, Texas Masonic Deaths, Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, 1998, p.27. W.W. SIMMON case 2 ½ filed 25 Sept.1867. WPA Probate Index. B.F. HAMMOND appointed admr. pro tem for W.W. SIMMONS & wife; 19 Nov.1867. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book C, p.321. "B.F. HAMMOND, admr. vs. WEATHERSBY & MOSELEY"; dated 7 Nov.1871. Brazos County District Court Civil Minutes, vol.E, p.2 (microfilm reel 1020040).

SIMONS

J.A.

James W. & Susabell SIMONS, minors [parent not named], case 115 filed 11 Nov.1876. WPA Probate Index. Probate packet 115; J.A. SIMONES, left widow Pauline E. SIMONES; children James W. & Susabell SIMONES, minors. Brazos Genealogist, v.16, no.4, p.146; also v.17, no.1, pp.33-34.

SIMPSON

--- (child)

Infant son of Mr. & Mrs. McDuff SIMPSON. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 31 May 1900, p.3, col.2

Bessie

Aged 18 months & 3 days; daughter of Mrs. A.J. SIMPSON. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 24 Apr.1890, p.1, col.3

S.H.

Case 858 filed 18 Sept.1896. WPA Probate Index.

T.P., Mrs.

Died at her home on Bowman's Creek 11 miles east of Bryan; buried at Reliance; left husband & 4 children. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 1 Aug.1895, p.7, col.2

SINGER

---, Mrs.

African American; her coffin was paid for on 8 May 1882. Brazos County Commissioners Minutes, vol.C, p.248.

SIPTAK

Tom

Farmer; hit by a falling tree; expected to die. Galveston Daily News, 20 Feb.1892, p.3, col.3

SLANEY

Frank

Found dead about 3 miles from Bryan. Galveston Daily News, 3 Mar.1884, p.1, col.5; 7 Mar.1884, p.4, col.5

SLANINA

Ladislaus

Aged 13; died 11 June 1894; buried 12 June 1894; born Brazos Co.; died from dropsy; buried Vejmola farm. St. Joseph Catholic Church Death Records.

Theodor

Aged 54; died 2 Dec.1895, buried 3 Dec.1895, Bohemian cemetery on Thompson Creek; died from dropsy; native of Moravia. St. Joseph Catholic Church Death Records.

SLAUGHTER

---

Daisie, James & Joseph SLAUGHTER, minors, case 631 filed 15 Jan.1900. WPA Probate Index.

W.E.

Case 480 filed 24 Jan.1893. WPA Probate Index.

SLEDIKER

---

Nancy W.C. SLEDIKER, minor, case 12 Feb.1873. WPA Probate Index. Nancy MOORE was appointed guardian for N.W.C. SLEDIKER; 14 Mar.1873. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book D, pp.139-140.

SLOAN

Elizabeth, Mrs.

Mrs. --- SLOAN; died at Beaumont; had lived in Bryan; buried Bryan cemetery; mother-in-law to late Dr. CANFIELD. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 4 July 1895, p.3, col.2. Elizabeth SLOAN, died 26 July 1895; buried Bryan Cemetery. Brazos County Cemeteries, p.232.

William

Born in Duplin Co., NC, on 30 Mar.1805; about 1834 moved to Sumpter Co., Ala., where he married Miss Elizabeth HARRILL; moved to Oktibbah Co., Mississippi in 1849, where he lived for 36 years; moved to Bryan about 4 years ago; died from "rheumatism" while visiting a daughter in Beaumont, TX; father-in-law of Dr. A.R. CANFIELD, of Bryan; Baptist; buried in Bryan cemetery. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 19 Dec.1889, p.5, col.3; 26 Dec.1889, p.1, col.2; 9 Jan.1890, p.1, col.6

SMITH

---

Archie SMITH, case 326 filed 15 June 1886. WPA Probate Index.

---

Calvin & Jacob SMITH, case 10 1/2b filed 17 Nov.1873. WPA Probate Index.

---

Charles, Cleveland, Eva, Ida & Thurman SMITH, minors, case 487 filed 26 June 1893. WPA Probate Index.

---

Corra SMITH, minor, case 402 filed 19 Oct.1889. WPA Probate Index.

---

Ella SMITH, minor, case 138 filed 10 Jan.1878. WPA Probate Index.

---

Emma, Rosa R., Walter & Wyman SMITH, minors, case 285 filed 7 Oct.1884. WPA Probate Index.

---

Oscar SMITH, minor, case 58 filed 11 Nov.1874. WPA Probate Index.

--- (child)

Child of B. SMITH; funeral service held at Wickson Church on 12 Sept.1891. South Diary, file 1-31

---, Mrs.

Survived by her husband, R.M. SMITH & children, including their eldest son Boyce SMITH; died at Winona, MO, where she had gone for her health. Bryan Daily Eagle, 22 Sept.1896, p.4, col.6

---, Mrs.

Aged about 40; died at Millican; wife of Al SMITH; sister of Mr. A.J. EDWARDS of Millican; Baptist. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 11 Feb.1897, p.3, col.2

---, Mrs.

Mrs. --- SMITH, wife of Charles SMITH, died at Iola. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 24 Oct.1895, p.3, col.1

Albert E.

Albert SMITH, aged 17; died from "congestion of the lungs" at the home of his mother Mrs. Thad SMITH at Reliance; buried at Reliance Cemetery; had moved from GA to Brazos Co. 11 years ago. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 20 Apr.1899, p.7, col.3; 4 May 1899, p.3, col.5. Albert E. SMITH, died 18 Apr.1899. Reliance Church.

Corrie (or Carrie) Ethel, Miss

Aged 20 years, 9 months, 28 days; died in Bryan of "consumption" at home of her sister Mrs. D.D. DAWSON; left another sister Mrs. Jennie FILLINGAME of Marlin; Presbyterian; buried Bryan Cemetery. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 31 Oct.1895, p.8, cols.1, 3, 4. Bryan Daily Eagle, 7 Jan.1896, p.1, col.4. Galveston Daily News, 28 Oct.1895, p.2, col.3

Deck

His inquest was paid for on 12 Feb.1881. Brazos County Commissioners Minutes, vol.C, p.182.

Eddie

Killed in Bryan by a horse; aged 18; buried in Calvert; nephew of Mr. H.H. SMITH. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 26 Jan.1899, p.6, col.2

Ella

Daughter of Mr. & Mrs. J.E. SMITH. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 28 Nov.1889, p.5, col.4

Eugenia, Mrs.

Aged 30; widowed; born Ala.; died Mar.1880; pneumonia. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 16, family no.143.

F.R., Mr.

Died at Millican from congestion of the brain; senior member of the firm of BISHOP, SMITH & Co. Galveston Daily News, 10 Mar.1883, p.1, col.7

G.B.

Enlished Co.I, 21^st TX Cavalry in 1862; aged 24 in 1862; died 10 Nov.1862, Cotton Plant, Ark. (Compiled Service Records of Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Texas, National Archives microfilm).

George

Case 597 filed 19 Feb.1898. WPA Probate Index.

Homer R.

About 33 years old; died at Steele's Store; was a nephew of Mr. H.B. Steele; buried in Bryan city cemetery; unmarried; merchant; came to this area from Ill. about 15 years prior to his death. Galveston Daily News, 12 Aug.1892, p.1, col.4; Houston Post, 12 August 1892, p.2, col.6.

J.E.

Case 131 filed 26 July 1877. WPA Probate Index. Admr. notice for J.E. SMITH paid for on 6 June 1879. Brazos Pilot Ledger, p.27.

Joel K.

"Heirs of Wm. B. SMITH vs. Wilson REED; case 69; dated Feb.1852; death of Joel K. SMITH suggested. Brazos County District Court Civil Minutes, Book B, p.75.

John C.

Born in Macon Co., GA, on 7 Apr.1852; came to Brazos Co. in 1871; killed by William DANSBY; married Miss Fannie CLOUD in Brazos Co. in 1873; farmer; left a widow and 6 children; member of Tryon Grange; buried at Tryon Church. Brenham Daily Banner, 18 Feb.1890, p.1, col.1. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 20 Feb.1890, p.1, col.3; 8 May 1890, p.8, cols. 2-3. Also in (La Grange) Svoboda 20 Unora (Feb.) 1890, p.1, col.2 (in Czech). Also in El Paso Daily Herald, 16 Feb.1890, as cited in Births, Deaths & Marriages from El Paso Newspapers 1886-1890. New York Times, 17 Feb.1890, p.1

J.T., Mr.

Lived at the Mumford Crossing on the Little Brazos River; drowned. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 6 July 1899, p.3, col.3

J.T., Mr.

Died at his home near Mumford; had been merchant near Sutton. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 30 Aug.1900, p.6, col.1

L.H., Sr., Mr.

Died from pneumonia; buried "from Wixon Creek church." Galveston Daily News, 9 Apr.1885, p.2, col.2

L.P., Jr., Mr.

Shot & killed by escaped convicts; left a wife & children; was a law officer; buried "from Wixon church." Galveston Daily News, 17 May 1885, p.2, col.5; 24 May 1885, p.2, col.2; 30 May 1885, p.5, col.4; 12 Sept.1885, p.2, col.1. His inquest was paid for on 10 Aug.1885. Brazos County Commissioners Minutes, vol.C, p.471. Deputy sheriff "Lev. SMITH" was killed by convicts ca. 21 May 1885. South Diary, file 1-26. L.P. SMITH, case 306 filed 20 July 1885. WPA Probate Index. $100 reward offered on 12 June 1890 for Wm. KELLEY who murdered Deputy Sheriff --- SMITH in May 1885. Texas Executive Records Books, Rewards Register, 1889-1907, microfilm reel 19, p.100.

Maggie

Case 114 filed 24 Oct.1876 and case 120 filed 8 Jan.1877. WPA Probate Index. Probate packet 114; died at age 25; will lists children Robert & Adah SMITH. Brazos Genealogist, v.16, no.4, p.144; also v.17, no.1, p.32. Adah & Robert SMITH, minors [parents not named in index], case 117 filed 24 Jan.1877; Ada & Robert SMITH, minors, case 281 filed 29 Sept.1884. WPA Probate Index. Probate packet 117; Robert & Adah SMITH, minors; W.W. SMITH was their guardian. Brazos Genealogist, v.17, no.1, p.35. Probate packet 120 Peter SMITH was guardian of Robert & Adah SMITH. Brazos Genealogist, v.17, no.2, pp.49-50. J.W. SPARKS appointed admr. of Maggie SMITH decd.; 8 Jan.1877. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book E, p.19. Peter SMITH appointed guardian of Robert A. and Adah C. SMITH, minors; 24 Jan.1877. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book E, p.23. Lawsuit: 20 May 1878; ½ of estate of Chas. SMITH deceased to be allotted to J.W. SPARKS, admr. of the estate of Maggie SMITH for the use of Robert & Adah SMITH; other heirs were Helen JOHNSON, Julia SPARKS, Albina SMITH, Geo. R. McMILLAN & W.W. SMITH (pp.119-120). Also: pp.124, 138-139, and 150-151. "W.W. SMITH vs. Helen JOHNSON et al.," Brazos County County Court Civil Minutes, vol.2 (microfilm reel 1020036).

M.E., Mrs.

Aged 36; widowed; born TX; died Mar.1880; pneumonia. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 21, family no. none.

Martha B., Mrs.

Aged 23; wife of B.A. SMITH; leaves 1 daughter aged 19 months; buried in Bryan cemetery. Galveston Daily News, 6 Aug.1891, p.2, col.5. Houston Daily Post, 5 Aug.1891, p.2, col.3

Mollie (or Nellie)

African American woman; murdered near Millican; Jonas LAWSON, also an African American, was convicted of the crime. Brenham Daily Banner, 3 Apr.1887, p.2, col.2; Galveston Daily News, 29 May 1886, p.1, col.5; 30 May 1886, p.5, col.4; 1 Apr.1887, p.5, col.3. Her inquest was paid for on 10 Nov.1886. Brazos County Commissioners Minutes, vol.D, p.66.

Ophelia J., Mrs.

Wife of J.F. SMITH; buried in Bryan cemetery. Galveston Daily News, 28 Apr.1891, p.2, col.3

Sarah Ann, Mrs.

Aged 60; widowed; died Sept.1869; born MO. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.1176. Sarah A. SMITH, case 69 filed 7 Dec.1869. WPA Probate Index. G.B. REED appointed admr. of Sarah A. SMITH decd.; 11 Nov.1870. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book D, p.1.

Silas

African American; aged 55; widowed; "poor house"; died Mar.1880; small pox. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 21, family no. none.

Thad J.

Buried at Reliance; GA native; left wife & children. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 29 Apr.1897, p.3, col.1; 29 Apr.1897, p.6, col.1

William B.

Case 138a filed 28 Nov.1846. WPA Probate Index. James A. HEAD appointed administrator of William B. SMITH decd.; 28 Nov.1846. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book A, p.52 (reel 1020027).

W.N., Mrs.

Aged about 40; died at Cook's Point 12 miles west of Bryan; buried at Reliance Church; left husband & 7 children. Bryan Daily Eagle, 24 Nov.1897, p.4, col.3

SMITHE

Lida, Mrs.

55 years old; African American; died from "typhoid fever"; buried 3 Nov.1889. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 9 Jan.1890, p.1, col.6

SMOTHERS

--- (child)

Child of Mr. T.T. SMOTHERS; funeral was scheduled for 9 Apr.1867 but had to be delayed one day because coffin was late in arriving. South Diary, file 1-13.

Mary, Mrs.

50 years old; African American; died from "dysentary". (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 9 Jan.1890, p.1, col.6

M.E.

T.T. SMOTHERS was appointed admr. for M.E. SMOTHERS decd.; 11 Nov.1872. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book D, p.114.

SMYTHE

D. Port, Dr.

66 years old; Ala. native; raised in Mississippi; moved to TX in 1851; married Miss Mary Lon YOUNG on 6 Oct.1852, in Leon Co., TX.; received medical degree from University of Pennsylvania; served as chief surgeon of WALKER's Division in the Civil War; Mason; left a wife & 2 sons & 2 daughters; buried in Bryan cemetery. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 24 Oct.1889, p.6, col.4; 9 Jan.1890, p.1, col.6. DePort SMYTHE, case 403 filed 25 Oct.1889. WPA Probate Index.

Henry G., Dr.

Died at Cleburne; born & raised in Bryan; son of Dr. & Mrs. DePort SMYTHE. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 6 Dec.1900, p.6, col.1

SOLES

---

Joseph Odelius & Theodosia Ernest SOLES, case 61 ½ filed 27 Oct.1871. WPA Probate Index. J.M. SOLES appointed guardian of Joseph O., Theodosia, & Ernest A. SOLES, 18 Nov.1871. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book D, pp.47, 48.

J.M., Dr.

Aged 65; died at his home on Rock Prairie; buried at Bethel; born Ala.; had lived in Brazos Co. 30 years; Mason; left wife & children. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 6 Oct.1898, p.3, col.4; 6 Oct.1898, p.6, col.5. J.M. SOLES, case 17 Nov.1899 filed 630. WPA Probate Index.

SOLLY

--- (child)

Infant child of Mr. & Mrs. P.T. SOLLY; lived at Pitts Bridge on the Brazos River. (weekly) Temple Times, 15 Jan.1897, p.4, col.5

SOLOMAN

Hettie

African American; aged 18; lived in Bryan; buried Bryan Cemetery 25 Apr.1898. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 14 July 1898, p.4, col.2

SORRELL

Hattie, Mrs.

Daughter of Major J.W. TABOR. Galveston Daily News, 24 Oct.1885, p.2, col.1

SOUTH

Annie

Daughter of Rev. W.S. SOUTH; died 8 Oct.1876. South Diary, file 1-19.

Walter S., Rev.

Aged 73; Methodist minister; b. KY; had lived in TX 50 years; had fought Indians; died in Bryan; buried Bryan Cemetery; left wife & 5 children: Prof. Horace SOUTH of College, Mr. Henry SOUTH, Mrs. C.E. (Lydia) HULL of Navasota, Mrs. Seth WARD of Houston & Tom SOUTH of Houston. Bryan Morning Eagle, 23 Sept.1898, p.2, col.3. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 27 July 1897, p.6, cols.1, 5. Galveston Daily News, 22 July 1897, p.3, col.3.

SPARKS

---

Addie SPARKS, minor, case 334 filed 13 Dec.1886. WPA Probate Index.

J.W.

Admr. notice for J.W. SPARKS paid for on 17 May 1877. Brazos Pilot Ledger, p.26.

Stephen J.

Case 144a filed 13 Apr.1858. WPA Probate Index. Surveyor appointed to divide lands of Stephen J. SPARKS decd., at request of J.C. SPENCE, Martha M. SPENCE & Hiram HANOVER; 26 Apr.1858. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book C, p.27.

Will

His funeral held on 30 Oct.1881 on Little Brazos River. South Diary, file 1-24.

William C.

Harriet SPENCER gave her children (William M., Benjamin F. & John A. SPENCER) all her interest in the estate of her father William C. SPARKS decd.; 24 Mar.1866. Brazos County Deeds, Book G, pp.357-358.

SPELL

Beulah

Aged 5 almost 6; daughter of Mr. & Mrs. J.V. SPELL; lived in & died at Bryan; buried Bryan Cemetery. Bryan Daily Eagle, 25 June 1897, p.4, col.1. [newspaper filmed oddly]

Elijah

Aged 71 years, 9 months, 17 days; died at SPELL's Hotel in Bryan from injuries received in a fall; left sons T.H. & Cole SPELL of Bryan; buried Bryan cemetery. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 7 Nov.1895, p.6, col.4. Bryan Daily Eagle, 7 Jan.1896, p.1, col.4. Galveston Daily News, 4 Nov.1895, p.3, col.4. (pages filmed out of order).

R.M. "Dick"

Died at his home in & buried at Pankey, Grimes Co.; left wife & 1 child; left brothers Cole, Tom & Henry SPELL; his wife Mrs. Alice SPELL & Guy MAXWELL were accused of poisoning him. Bryan Morning Eagle, 16 June 1900, p.3, col.2; 28 June 1900, p.7, col.1; 26 July 1900, p.6, col.3

SPENCE

---, Mr.

Aged nearly 90; funeral at Navasota; formerly lived at Bryan. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 11 Jan.1900, p.6, col.2

Martha A.

E.H. WILSON & his wife H.D.B. WILSON, Saml. ALLEN & his wife Jane ALLEN, & Saml. ALLEN as guardian of Stephen E. SPENCE, heirs of Martha A. SPENCE decd. sold land to George WILKES; 3 Mar.1869. Brazos County Deeds, Book K, p.10.

SPENCER

---

Beny F., John A., & Wm. M. SPENCER, minors, case 28 ½ filed 31 Jan.1870. WPA Probate Index. Probate packet 28 ½; Wm. M., Benjamin F. & John A. SPENCER, all under 21. Brazos Genealogist, v.16, no.2, p.48. Sam EVITTS asked to be appointed guardian of Wm. M., Benj. F. & John A. SPENCER, minors; 28 Mar.1870. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book C, p.535.

African American; boy; aged 4 years; born TX; died May 1880; measles. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 19, family no. none.

Emline

African American; aged 30; born Ark.; died Oct.1879; dropsey. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 22, family no. none.

Harriet

Case 96 ½ filed 12 Apr.1873. WPA Probate Index. "Harriet SPENCER, estate of vs. Hugh HENRY"; dated 21 Nov.1873. Brazos County District Court Civil Minutes, vol.E, p.131 (microfilm reel 1020040).

African American; boy; aged 4 months; born TX; died Mar.1880; inflamation bowels. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 19, family no. none.

SPIERS

Alex

African American; aged 24; born LA; prisoner; died July 1879; chol. morbus. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 21, family no. none.

SPIVEY

J.W.

Inquest paid for on 28 Nov.1870. Brazos County Commissioners Minutes, vol.A, p.288.

SPRING

M.L., Mr.

Burned to death; Bryan merchant; Mason. Brenham Daily Banner, 30 Sept.1881, p.2, col.3. Galveston Daily News, 29 Sept.1881, p.1, col.5. New York Times, 30 Sept.1881, p.5. Died ca. 1881/1882; member of Brazos Union Lodge No.129 at Bryan, as noted in return for that lodge for 1882, in Kelsey, Michael, Texas Masonic Deaths, Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, 1998, p.117.

STAGNER

Belle, Mrs.

Died at Millican. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 6 Oct.1898, p.3, col.2

STANLEY

Danl.

Aged 9; died Sept.1869; born TX. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.1616.

Louisa

African American; aged 30; married; born VA; keeping house; died Dec.1879; pneumonia. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 21, family no. none.

Maddison

Aged 13; boy; died May 1870; born TX. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.1616.

STAPP

Allisin, Mr.

Aged 52; died Mar.1870, pneumonia; born MO. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no. none.

STARKEY

John T.

James R. STARKEY, appointed guardian of Margaret, Mary Jane, G.M. & Blinda Ann STARKEY, minor heirs of John T. STARKEY, decd., late of Jackson County, Ala.; 28 Jan.1856. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book B, pp.106-107. James STARKEY, guardian of John STARKEY's minor heirs (Margaret, Mary, G.M.D. & Blinca Ann) said to have neglected his duties. Texas Baptist (Anderson), 16 Sept.1858, p.3, col.4

STASNEY

Frank

Aged 45; born Moravia; farmer; died Sept.1879; killed by horse. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 18, family no. 78. Brazos County Commissioners Minutes, Vol.C, p.117: Inquest for "STASNER" was paid for on 12 Nov.1879.

STASTA

Joe, Sr.

Died near Steep Hollow; "the pioneer & most prominent Bohemian in the county." Galveston Daily News, 6 Oct.1894, p.2, col.7

STATELER

L., Mr.

Aged 76; died at Bryan; born Ohio; had lived in TX 28 years; came to Bryan a year ago; left 6 children, including Mrs. Noah HAMLIN of Greenville & Mrs. Laura LANGFORD of Cleburne and "quite a number" of grandchildren; member of Christian Church; body sent to Palestine, TX, his former home, for burial; his wife had died 3 years earlier. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 8 June 1899, p.1, col.4; 8 June 1899, p.7, col.2

STEELE

--- (child)

"Little" daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Jack STEELE of Allenfarm; buried at Wheat Cemetery in Millican. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 22 Sept.1898, p.3, col.2

Augustus G. "Gus"

Born 28 Feb.1853 Mississippi; moved to TX 20 years ago & settled with his father at Millican; died at his home in Navasota; left wife, daughter of Mr. B.H. PEVERLY of Millican & 5 children: Eleanor, Isabelle, Kate, Sam & Ruth; left brother Steele STEELE; Mason. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 6 Sept.1900, p.2, cols.4-5; 6 Sept.1900, p.3, col.1. A.G. STEELE case 531 filed 15 Nov.1900. WPA Probate Index.

African American; aged 3 months; born TX; died Feb.1880; dropsy. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 19, family no. none.

J.A. (or S.A.), Mr.

Born 1847 Neshoba Co., MS; died at Millican from "typhoid fever"; son of Col.F.M. STEELE who died in Millican in 1887; came with father's family to Tyler Co., TX in 1860; married Miss Nanie WILLIAMS in 1875; moved to Millican in 1875; left wife but no children; brother of Mr. A.G. STEELE & Mr. Steele STEELE of Allenfarm, Mr. W.L. STEELE of Navasota & Mrs. H.C. MEEKINS of Millican. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 22 Feb.1900, p.3, col.3. Houston Daily Post, 19 Feb.1900, p.8, col.3

African Ameican; aged 2; female; born TX; died Feb.1880; dropsy. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 19, family no. none.

M., Mrs.

African American; aged 24; born TN; keeping house; died Jan.1880; consumption. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 19, family no. none.

STEINER

--- (woman)

Buried on 25 Oct.1880, perhaps at Wickson Creek. South Diary, file 1-23

STEPHENSON

---, Mrs.

"Old resident" of Brazos Co.; died after "lingering illness"; buried at Millican. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 7 Sept.1899, p.3, col.1

Marcellus

"Young"; died after brief illness at Allenfarm; buried at Millican. (weeky) Bryan Eagle, 27 Sept.1900, p.7, cols.1-2.

STERLING

---

Billie, Jonas & Ransom STERLING, minors, case 627b filed 12 July 1899. WPA Probate Index.

STEVENSON

Annie

Case 195 filed 23 Feb.1881. WPA Probate Index. Probate packet 195; mentions daughter Sallie E. WEBB LAW & step-daughter Mattie STEVENSON. Brazos Genealogist, v.17, no.4, pp.132-133. 100 funeral notices for Mrs. Annie STEVENSON were paid for on 18 Sept.1880. Brazos Pilot Ledger, p.147.

Dan

African American; lived on Dave HARDY's place, near White's Switch. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 2 Jan.1890, p.1, col.3

STEWART

---

Henry M. & James R. STEWART, minors, case 301 filed 13 Apr.1885. WPA Probate Index.

A.A.

Case 377 filed 3 Dec.1888. WPA Probate Index.

J.L., Dr.

Bryan resident; died in Galveston, TX, on 10 Mar.1883. Galveston Daily News, 1 Jan.1884, p.3, cols. 7-8. Fort Worth Daily Gazette, 15 Mar.1883, p.2, col.4

John Francis

Aged 1; born TX; died Mar.1880; whooping cough. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 16, family no. 173.

J.R.

Case 238 filed 26 Mar.1883. WPA Probate Index.

STILLWELL

---

Ophelia STILLWELL, minor, case 338 filed 17 Jan.1887. WPA Probate Index.

William

Aged 55; married; born Mississippi; farmer; died Oct.1879; pneumonia. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 16, family no.319

STOCKTON

M.C., Mrs.

Aged about 80; died at her home in Tulsa, Indian Territory; had formerly lived in Bryan; mother of Mrs. J.T. BEARD of Bryan. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 29 June 1899, p.6, col.4

Robert

Injured; perhaps fatally. Brenham Daily Banner, 26 Mar.1889, p.1, col.3.

STOKELY

Carrie, Mrs.

Wife of Frank STOKELY; died in Bryan; buried at Wellborn. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 19 Dec.1889, p.1, col.2

STONE

C.L.

Inquest and post mortem examination were paid for on 14 Nov.1887. Brazos County Commissioners Minutes, vol.D, p.170.

Joe B.

African American; aged 2 months; born TX; died May 1880; smothered / sufficated. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 16, family no.290.

STOVALL

Lish

Case 564 filed 23 Jan.1897. WPA Probate Index.

STROUD

Martha, Mrs.

Born 16 May 1827, in Bedford Co., TN; maiden name RIGHT (perhaps WRIGHT ?); wife of Benjamin F. STROUD; 1st, Methodist; then "Reformer." Texas Baptist (Anderson), 2 Sept.1857, p.3, col.4

STUART

---, Mrs.

Died at her home, about 12 miles north of Bryan; widow of Dr. Rodney STUART; came to Brazos Co. over 30 years previously. Galveston Daily News, 10 Apr.1885, p.2, col.4

Emma Belle, Mrs.

Aged 23 years, 2 months, 14 days; died at her home in Bryan; wife of J.F. STUART; daughter of Mr. & Mrs. W.B. BAKER of Bryan; Methodist; married over a year ago; other family members were MR. C.L. & Herschel BAKER, Mrs. J.B. ANDREWS, Mrs. A.L. JOHNSON & Marvin BAKER. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 1 Feb.1900, p.2, col.2

Ennis

A planter; died from a "congestive chill". Galveston Daily News, 27 Jan.1885, p.1, col.6

Malcolm Randall

Aged 14 months; son of Mr. & Mrs. W.S. STUART. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 10 Jan.1895, p.6, col.2

W.S., Mr.

Born near Wheelock, Robertson Co., 4 Dec.1848; had lived in Brazos Co. & Bryan for 10 years; married Miss Dora LOVE near Wheelock, 30 Dec.1874; left a wife & 10 children, all living at the family home except the eldest, J.F. STUART who lived at Bryan; left a sister Mrs. Dr. J. CAMERON of Wheelock; Presbyterian; member of Woodmen of the World. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 2 Nov.1899, p.6, col.4; 9 Nov.1899, p.8, col.2

STUBENRAUCH

Christina, Mrs.

74 years old; left a son, G. STUBENRAUCH. Galveston Daily News, 1 Mar.1894, p.2, col.2. Also: Rev. SOUTH "sat till bedtime at Mr. STEUBENRAUCH's with his dead mother" on 28 Feb.1894. South Diary, file 1-34.

Guido, Mr.

Aged 46 years, 3 months, 2 days; born in New Orleans, LA; had lived in Bryan about 15 years; married daughter of Mr. & Mrs. D. MIKE in 1880; left wife & 2 children; Methodist. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 19 Aug.1897, p.3, col.2

STUCKEY

Benjamin

He died sometime before the criminal case against him was dismissed in Mar.1857, Brazos County District Court, Civil Minutes, Vol.C, p.11

STUDENCKY

---

Richard STUDENCKY, minor, case 296 filed 25 Feb.1885. WPA Probate Index.

STUREMSKI

Franciscus

Aged 10 months; died 13 Oct.1900, weakness; buried 14 Oct.1900, Calvary Cemetery. St. Joseph Catholic Church Death Records.

SUBERBIER

--- (child)

Infant daughter of Otto le SUBERBIER; buried 15 Aug.1870. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Bryan, TX, Register 1, p.118.

SUCHOWIAK

Leucadia

Aged 2 months; died 31 Jan.1899, spasms; buried 1 Feb.1899, Calvary Cemetery; native of Brazos Co. St. Joseph Catholic Church Death Records.

SWAINE

James

Died of yellow fever. Galveston Daily News, 11 Oct.1867, p.2, col.3

SWAN

Amelia

Aged 1 month; died May 1870, anemia; born TX. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.462

SWEAT

Tom

African American; lynched near Allenfarm while being taken to Millican; mob members said to be African Americans. Bryan Daily Eagle, 18 Nov.1897, p.4, col.2; 19 Nov.1897, p.4, col.2. New York Times, 19 Nov.1897, p.3.

SWIFT

Debitha

"Old" African American woman; insane; died from apoplexy while in county jail. Galveston Daily News, 24 Apr.1885, p.2, col.4

H.C.

Died of yellow fever. Galveston Daily News, 24 Oct.1867, p.2, col.5

SYLER

James W.

Case 141a filed 2 Nov.1852. WPA Probate Index.

SYMES

Perry

William C. WALKER was appointed admr. of Perry SYMES decd.; 25 Jan.1847. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book A, p.53 (reel 1020027).

SYPTAK

Joseph

Case 418 filed 12 Apr.1890. WPA Probate Index.

T

TABOR

---

Ada M., Marcia A. & Ulrich B. TABOR, minors, case 483 filed 10 June 1893. WPA Probate Index.

Bell

Aged 19; girl; died Feb.1870, consumption; keeping house; born Ark. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.118

John W.

Bryan resident; coupon paid by Mutual Self-Endowment & Benevolent Association of Austin. Fort Worth Daily Gazette, 10 May 1885, p.3, col.2

Maria, Mrs.

82 years, 9 months old; born in Bibb Co., Ala.; lived with her son, Major J.W. TABOR, at Bryan. Galveston Daily News, 14 Feb.1884, p.1, col.4

Minnie E., Mrs.

Aged 25; wife of Dr. Geo. R. TABOR; their 7 month old child had died sometime previously. Galveston Daily News, 11 Aug.1891, p.1, col.4

U.B., Dr.

Shot & killed in his own drugstore by Dr. George R. TABOR at Bryan, in self-defense; came from MS to Denton, TX, then moved to Bryan; he married a woman from Denton; George TABOR had married U.B. TABOR's sister (his cousin); George TABOR's brother John Q. TABOR was also mentioned; in 1895, George TABOR was acquitted of the charge of murder in a trial held at Caldwell. Fort Worth Gazette, 4 June 1893, p.4, col.6. Galveston Daily News, 4 June 1893, p.2, col.3; 6 June 1893, p.7, col.6; 30 May 1895, p.6, col.3. (La Grange) Svoboda, 8 Cerna (June) 1893, p.1, col.4 (in Czech). U.B. TABOR case 484 filed 13 June 1893. WPA Probate Index. U.B. TABOR, Texas Courier-Record of Med., v.10, p.292 (May 1893); article not seen.

TALIAFERRO

Wash

African American; presumed lynched, perhaps near RODGER's convict camp, near Millican; had killed a Mr. PEOPLES. Galveston Daily News, 7 Sept.1880, p.1, col.4; 9 Sept.1880, p.2, col.3

TALLEY

Tom

African American; aged 14; died June 1869, murdered; domestic servant; born Ark. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.110?

TARDO

John

Died 27 Oct.1898; buried 28 Oct.1898, Calvary Cemetery; native of Brazos Co. St. Joseph Catholic Church Death Records.

TARVER

John

Came from Madison Co., TX; worked for C.B. BECK. Galveston Daily News, 2 May 1894, p.3, col.2

TAUBER

Josef

Born 25 Feb.1820 at Tutlek, on Orlice River, Bohemia; came to U.S. & settled in Austin Co., TX in 1853; moved to Brazos Co. in 1890; died at home of his son John TAUBER near College Station; buried "at the chapel below College." (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 1 Mar.1900, p.6, col.2; 8 Mar.1900, p.5, col.2

TAVINE

S.A., Mr.

Soldier in Co. F, 10th Texas infantry. (weekly) Dallas Herald, 24 June 1863, p.1, col.1

TAYLOR

---

Albert & Edward Florance TAYLOR, minors, case 40 ½ filed 23 June 1871. WPA Probate Index.

--- (child)

Aged 1; son of S.L. TAYLOR; drowned in water bucket at Bryan. (San Antonio) Daily Express, 12 Feb.1870, p.2, col.2

---, Mr.

African American; shot & killed near Millican by Robt. MILLICAN, also an African American. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 30 Aug.1900, p.6, col.4

Ben

African American man; killed by Alf BELL, in Bethel Neighborhood. Galveston Daily News, 27 Dec.1891, p.1, col.5

Charley

Died at his home near Allenfarm; an "old settler." (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 11 Feb.1897, p.3, col.3

Jesse, Mr.

Died from cancer; a Mason. Galveston Daily News, 10 Jan.1884, p.1, col.9. Jesse TAYLOR, case 271 filed 10 Apr.1884. WPA Probate Index.

Joseph

He died sometime before the criminal case against him was dismissed during the Fall term 1858, Brazos County District Court, Civil Minutes, Vol.C, p.64

Josiah

Letty NASH was appointed guardian of Thomas H. & Uriah TAYLOR, minor heirs of Josiah TAYLOR, decd.; 6 Aug.1858. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book C, p.36. Thos. H. & Uriah TAYLOR, minors (parents not named in index), case 6 filed 26 July 1858. WPA Probate Index.

Mark

His inquest was paid for on 5 Apr.1893. Brazos County Commissioners Minutes, vol.E, p.197.

TAYS

Alice Sulyson

Buried 9 July 1869, St. Andrew's Churchyard, Bryan. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Bryan, TX, Register 1, p.118.

Mary Josephine, Mrs.

Wife of Rev. J.W. TAYS; died in Bryan; of consumption on 17 Mar. 1870. (Austin) Tri-Weekly State Gazette, 25 Mar.1870, p.2, col.4. Galveston Daily News, 23 Mar.1870, p.3, col.4. Galveston Tri-Weekly News, 23 Mar.1870, p.3, col.4. Buried 18 Mar.1870, Bryan. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Bryan, TX, Register 1, p.118.

TEASDALE

Johnnie A., Miss

Year-old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. A.J. TEASDALE. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 24 Apr.1890, p.5, col.2

Marguerite

Aged 4; daughter of Mr. & Mrs. J.J. TEASDALE; died in Houston; buried in Bryan. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 13 Apr.1899, p.6, col.4

Robert

Aged 1 year, 5 months; son of Mr. & Mrs. J.J. TEASDALE; died in Houston, buried in Bryan. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 15 June 1899, p.6, col.3

TENNANT

A.W.

Case 158 ½ filed 4 Feb.1873. WPA Probate Index. Probate packet 158 ½; A.E. TENNANT; died Nov.1872 in Leon Co. but lived in Brazos Co. Brazos Genealogist, v.17, no.3, p.90. H.M. THOMAS was appointed admr. of A.W. TENNANT decd.; 14 Mar.1873. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book D, p.139.

TERMINI

Casparo

Aged 66; died 9 Mar.1898, blood poison; buried 10 Mar.1898, city cemetery; native of Sicily. St. Joseph Catholic Church Death Records.

TERRELL

Wm.

African American; aged 28; married; died June 1869; born MS. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.1718.

TERRY

Beatrice Helen Gordon, Mrs.

34 years old; died at Dallas; buried in Bryan. Galveston Daily News, 1 Mar.1894, p.2, col.2. Beatrice Helen TERRY case 507 filed 5 Apr.1894. WPA Probate Index.

Botts (or Robert)

African American; shot & killed by Allen HAWKINS, also an African American; lived on J.C. MORRIS' plantation. Galveston Daily News, 21 Sept.1882, p.1, col.8; 30 Sept.1882, p.1, col.7

TEUE

R.J.

Estate of R.J. TEUE in Burleson Co. was partitioned; 5 Feb.1872. Brazos County Deeds, Book N, p.91

THIBADEAUX

---

Deloris, Lillie, Louis & Manuel THIBADEUX, minors, case 608 filed 6 Oct.1898. WPA Probate Index.

Dolores

Case 186 filed 19 Nov.1880. WPA Probate Index.

Julius

Case 295 filed 28 Jan.1885. WPA Probate Index.

THOMAS

---

Adella A THOMAS, minor, case 171 filed 7 July 1879. WPA Probate Index.

---

Annie L., Emely B., James O., Thomas & Winnie E. THOMAS, minors, case 443 (no papers) filed 6 Jan.1891. WPA Probate Index.

---

Willie R. THOMAS, minor, case 314 filed 28 Jan.1895. WPA Probate Index.

--- (child)

Stillbirth Jan.1880. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 16, family no. 162

Annie M., Mrs.

Mrs. --- THOMAS, aged 75, died at her home 12 miles east of Bryan; mother of Peter THOMAS. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 17 Jan.1895, p.3, col.4. Annie M. THOMAS, died 11 Jan.1895, buried Cottonwood Cemetery. Brazos County Cemeteries, p.245.

C.R.

Case 148a (no papers) not dated. WPA Probate Index.

Eason C.

James A. BARKER was appointed admr. of Eason C. THOMAS decd.; 30 Oct.1866. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book C, p.264. "S.C. BRASHER admr. vs. Wm. C. EVETTS, N.C. MILLICAN & E.C. THOMAS"; fall term 1866; death of E.C. THOMAS suggested. Brazos County District Court Civil Minutes, Book C, p.325.

Harry

African American; killed during Millican riot. Galveston Daily News, 13 Aug.1868, p.2, col.4. Also see: Freedmen's Bureau Records, vol.3, case 1954.

J.B.

Bryan resident; died. Brenham Daily Banner, 17 Dec.1890, p.1, col.3. J.B. THOMAS case 442 filed 6 Jan.1891. WPA Probate Index.

Minerva

Legal citation -- Wm. DUNLAP adm'r of her estate was suing Ric'd NORWOOD & others. Washington American, 21 Apr.1857, p.3, col.2. Minerva THOMAS case 148 1/2a filed 27 Mar.1854. WPA Probate Index. William DUNLAP appointed admr. of Minerva THOMAS decd.; 25 June 1855. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book B, pp.80-81.

Nicholas

Case 147a filed 12 Nov.1869. WPA Probate Index.

Peter

Aged 52 or 53; had served as justice of the peace and as county commissioner; died at his home at Cottonwood 8 miles north of Bryan; buried Cottonwood Church; Baptist; Mason; left wife & 6 children, 2 of whom were married: Mr. J.H. THOMAS & Mrs. J.L. SAMPLES. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 25 Jan.1900, p3, col.2; 25 Jan.1900, p.4, col.2 Houston Daily Post, 21 Jan.1900, p.6, col.5

Wyatt

"Boy"; accidentally shot & killed while duck hunting; survived by his parents. Galveston Daily News, 8 Nov.1883, p.1, col.8

THOMASON

--- (child)

Aged 16 months; son of Mr. & Mrs. J.L. THOMASON; died at their home in Alexandria neighborhood; buried at Elliott, Robertson Co. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 4 Aug.1898, p.6, col.4

---, Mr.

Resident of Robertson Co., TX.; killed about 1/2 mile from Bryan. Houston Daily Times, 10 Apr.1869, p.1, col.6

THOMPSON

---

A.J., L.V., N.N. & Nela THOMPSON, minors, case 373 filed 13 Sept.1888. WPA Probate Index.

---

Ada, Eugenia, Ida Blanch, John, Laura & Lula THOMPSON, minors, case 222 filed 21 Sept.1882. WPA Probate Index.

---

Charity & Lottie THOMPSON, minors, case 462 filed 9 Mar.1892. Charity THOMPSON, minor, case 496 filed 2 Nov.1893. WPA Probate Index.

--- (child)

Child of Frank THOMPSON died ca. 28 Dec.1865. South Diary, file 1-11.

--- (child)

Daughter of Joshua THOMPSON died, ca. 9 Sept.1874; perhaps "Dorca" whose funeral was preached at Wickson. South Diary, file 1-17

---, Mrs.

Wife of Jesse THOMPSON; "at the point of death" on 16 Mar.1866. South Diary, file 1-12.

---

He died sometime before the criminal case against him was dismissed on 6 Apr.1870, Brazos County District Court, Civil Minutes, Vol.D, p.146

Antney, Mr.

African American; shot & killed by deputy sheriff J.A. STEELE, of Millican. Galveston Daily News, 24 Nov.1888, p.2, col.2

Bessie Lee

Aged 4 years, 7 months, 10 days; daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Will THOMPSON at Wheelock; buried at Alexandria. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 22 Nov.1900, p.2, col.1; 22 Nov.1900, p.6, col.4; 29 Nov.1900, p.6, col.1

Edgar W.

Case 87 filed 2 Nov.1875. WPA Probate Index.

F.A.

F.M. or F.A. THOMSON, died of yellow fever, at Millican; worked for MARCHBANKS & Co. (weekly) Dallas Herald, 5 Oct.1867, p.2, col.2. Flake's Daily Bulletin, 3 Oct.1867, p.4. Galveston Daily News, 3 Oct.1867, p.3, col.1. F.A. THOMSON case 29 filed 30 Dec.1867. WPA Probate Index. Lucy R. THOMSON appointed admx. for F.A. THOMSON decd.; 17 Jan.1868. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book C, p.359.

Frank

Died ca. 1866/1867; member of Adah Zillah Lodge at Millican; as noted in return for that lodge for 1867, in Kelsey, Michael, Texas Masonic Deaths, Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, 1998, p.27.

Henry

Case 153 ½ filed 11 Feb.1874. WPA Probate Index. Probate packet 153 ½; widow Phillis THOMPSON. Brazos Genealogist, v.17, no.2, p.55.

Henry

African American; buried at Wickson"; "highly respected and prosperous." (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 24 May 1900, p.3, col.4

Isaac B.

Case 153 filed 6 Nov.1878. WPA Probate Index. Probate packet 153; died Mar. or Apr.1875 in Tyler Co.; left son W.R. THOMPSON. Brazos Genealogist, v.17, no.2, pp.54-55.

Lucy Myrtle

Aged 2 years, 13 days; daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Will THOMPSON; died at Wheelock. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 29 Nov.1900, p.6, col.1

Mary

African American; "aged." (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 28 Oct.1897, p.6, col.2

Mattie, Mrs.

Aged 31; wife of I.F. THOMPSON of Holligan; buried at Steep Hollow; left husband & 5 children; left sister Mrs. Mary GRAVES of Center & brother Rev. W.N. CRENSHAW of Iola; Mr. G.B. RISINGER of Village Mills was ½ brother. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 12 Apr.1900, p.6, col.4

Mitchell

African American; aged about 30; lived on Bester SOUTH's place; accidentally shot & killed. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 3 June 1897, p.6, col.2

Will

His inquest was paid on 11 Feb.1884. Brazos County Commissioners Minutes, vol.C, p.351.

W.W.

In 1877, support for the pauper children of W.W. THOMPSON, deceased, was paid. Brazos County Commissioners Minutes, vol.B, p.265.

THORNTON

Bob

African American; killed by explosion at Bryan Oil Mill. Galveston Daily News, 10 Nov.1880, p.1, col.4

Sophia, Mrs.

African American; aged 45; widowed; born Mississippi; farmhand; died Feb.1880; diptheria. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 16, family no.344.

THRASHER

---, Mrs.

Burial service held on 8 Feb.1894. South Diary, file 1-34.

Amanda

Aged 19; married; died Jan.1870, measles; keeping house; born TX. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.?

Kennedy

Case 11 filed 29 Mar.1876. WPA Probate Index. No packet no.; Kennedy THRESHER; wife named Matilda THRESHER. Brazos Genealogist, v.16, no.2, p.46. Probate packet 153 ½; Kennedy THRASHER. Brazos Genealogist, v.17, no.2, p.55.

THURMAN

Chas.

African American; 7 years old; born TX; died Sept.1879; dropsy. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 17, family no.16

THURMOND

James M.

About 45 years old; born in Davis Co., KY; perhaps fought briefly for the Union during the Civil War; war moved to the Idaho Territory; then to Montana; then to Salt Lake City; came to TX in about 1870 or 1871; he was appointed mayor of Bryan and then a district court judge; afterwards edited a newspaper at Groesbeck; moved to Dallas, where he was elected mayor in 1879, but "was removed by the city council in a few months"; shot & killed in Dallas by Robert E. COWART. Dallas Weekly Herald, 16 Mar.1882, p.4, col.5+. New York Times, 15 Mar.1882, p.5

THWING

Edward F.

Edward F. THROING; case 144 ½ filed 13 May 1878. WPA Probate Index. Probate packet 143 ½; Edward F. THWING; died Jan.1878; heirs included sister Mrs. BALSER; children of Mrs. BARNARD, a deceased sister: Louisa H. THOMPSON, Horace BARNARD, Harriet BURDELL (married), Gertrude MURRAY (widow), Chauncy BARNDARD (lunatic), all living in New York; and Henry THWING, son of deceased brother. Brazos Genealogist, v.17, no.2, p.53. F.M. LAW was appointed admr. of Edward F. THWING, decd.; 31 May 1878. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book E, p.93.

TIEBOT

Henry

Case 416 filed 26 Mar.1890. WPA Probate Index.

TILLERY

William

Case 145a filed 30 Jan.1864. WPA Probate Index. Sarah A. TILLERY asked that the will of Wm. TILLERY decd. be probated; 29 Feb.1864. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book C, pp.193-194.

TILLEY

Calvin, Major

Died in Dallas, TX.; an "old citizen" of Bryan; buried in Bryan cemetery. Dallas Morning News, 22 Nov.1891, p.5, col.5. Galveston Daily News, 22 Nov.1891, p.2, col.2

TIMES

Wm.

Died July 1869. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.?

TOBIAS

Willie

Died; was "little." (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 6 Sept.1900, p.2, col.3

TODARO

---

Biaggio, Caloggero, Francesco & Rosa TODARO, minors, case 604 filed 18 Apr.1898. WPA Probate Index.

TODD

---, Mrs.

Wife of J.H. TODD, of Clayton Prairie. Houston Daily Post, 12 March 1892, p.3, col.5

J.H, Mr.

Died from pneumonia; lived at Clayton Prairie. Houston Daily Post, 12 March 1892, p.3, col.5

Musetta (or Urwing?), Mrs.

Aged 23 years, 10 months; wife of I.B. TODD; daughter of Mr. & Mrs. John FERGUSON; born & raised at Bethel; died at her home at Bethel; buried at Bethel; Baptist; left husband & 6 children. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 30 Aug.1900, p.2, col.1; 30 Aug.1900, p.3, col.4

TOLLIVER

William ("Bill")

African American; murdered; lived on A.L. GARDNER's place, near Millican. Brenham Daily Banner, 11 Sept.1879, p.1, col.1. Galveston Daily News, 10 Sept.1879, p.1, col.6

TONHILL

Fannie

Case 292 filed 16 Dec.1884. WPA Probate Index.

TOWNSEND

Charles J., Dr.

59 years old; born in Warren Co., Kentucky; reared in Mississippi; graduated from Louisville Medical College in 1854; came to Bryan about 2 years previously; left a wife & 2 sons in Mississippi; buried in Bryan cemetery. Galveston Daily News, 27 Mar.1891, p.2, col.6

TRAMMEL

Pomp

African American; killed near Edge; Henry THOMAS & John LINDLEY, both African Americans, were accused. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 31 May 1900, p.6, col.2; 31 May 1900, p.6, cols.4, 5; 14 June 1900, p.6, col.1; 28 June 1900, p.6, col.2; 4 Oct.1900, p.6, col.3. Houston Daily Post, 27 May 1900, p.5, col.4; 28 May 1900, p.6, col.5; 30 May 1900, p.4, col.7. Henry THOMAS, convicted of killing Pomp TRAMMEL, appealed; TRAMMEL was shot on 25 May 1900. "Henry THOMAS vs. the State," 43 Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Reports 20 (1901)

TREVIGNO

Maria

Aged 28; died 13 Mar.1898, consumption; buried 14 Mar.1898, city cemetery; native of Monterey, Mexico. St. Joseph Catholic Church Death Records.

TREVINO

Antonio (or Albert)

"Aged"; native of Monterery, Mexico; had lived in Bryan 4 years; left 3 sons Frank, Peter & Ramon TREVINO; buried Bryan Cemetery. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 4 Aug.1898, p.6, col.4; 13 Oct.1898, p.2, col.3. Aged 80; died 2 Aug.1898, general debility; buried 3 Aug.1898, city cemetery; native of Monterey, Mexico. St. Joseph Catholic Church Death Records.

TRILCIK

---, Mr.

Run over by a train near Bryan; a "Bohemian". Brenham Daily Banner, 10 Sept.1881, p.2, col.3. Galveston Daily News, 9 Sept.1881, p.1, col.7. Inquest for "Joseph TAILICHECK" was paid for on 14 Sept.1881. Brazos County Commissioners Minutes, vol.C, p.212.

TRIPLETT

---

James & William TRIPLETT, minors, case 52 filed 26 Feb.1873. WPA Probate Index. Adelia H. TRIPLETT was appointed guardian of William M. & James M. TRIPLETT; 9 July 1873. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book D, p.149.

Martin

James M.C. TRIPLETT, minor heir of Martin TRIPLETT decd., announced his intention to choose a guardian; 23 Feb.1857. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book C, p.1. James M.C. TRIPLETT chose E.M. MILLICAN as his guardian; 30 Mar.1857. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book C, p.3.

TRIPLITT

James

Case 146a filed 29 Apr.1867. WPA Probate Index. Adelia H. TRIPLETT was the surviving widow of James M.C. TRIPLETT, decd.; 29 Apr.1867. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book C, p.297.

TUCKER

---

Carrie, Clifford & Minnie TUCKER, minors, case 143 filed 2 Apr.1878. WPA Probate Index. J.G. ANDERSON was appointed guardian of Minnie, Clifford & Carril TUCKER, minors; 20 May 1878. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book E, p.86.

B.M.B.

Case 278 (no papers) filed 26 Sept.1884. WPA Probate Index.

Ella, Miss

Aged 12; daughter of Mr. & Mrs. George D. TUCKER; died at their home in Bryan. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 24 Aug.1899, p.2, col.2

F.B.M.

21 years, 5 months, 29 days old; died from "consumption". Galveston Daily News, 1 Apr.1894, p.2, col.5

J.A., Mr.

Aged 55; died Dec.1869, drowned; married; born TN. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.373

TUREK

---, Mrs.

Aged 80; died at her home near College Station; Catholic; Moravian; had lived in U.S. "for many years." (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 9 Aug.1900, p.6, col.2

TURNER

Burtis Morris

Aged 2 years, 5 months, 10 days; son of Mr. & Mrs. W.L. TURNER; died after a lingering illness; Methodist. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 13 Apr.1899, p.1, col.5

Cressy

Case 599 filed 23 Feb.1898. WPA Probate Index.

J.E.

Murdered at or near Wellborn. Galveston Daily News, 16 Sept.1892, p.3, col.6; 19 Sept.1892, p.2, col.5

William McKendree

Death and Obituary Notices from the Southern Christian Advocate 1867-1878: Issue of 8 Jan. 1873: William McKendree Turner, son of Rev. James and Nancy W. Turner, formerly of Lincoln county, Ga., died near Bryan, Texas, Nov. 19th. He was born March 1st, 1821, in Lincoln co., Ga. H. V. Philpott

TURNSTALL

R.N., Maj.

Died at Bryan; his death was caused by a fall. Galveston Tri-Weekly News, 13 Apr.1870, p.1, col.4

TYLER

Addie

African American; aged 37; married; born Ala.; died Jan.1880; dropsey. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 22, family no. 599.

Charley

Aged 1; died Jan.1870, drowned; born TX. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.435

U

UHYREK

Rosa

Aged 5 months; born Brazos Co.; died 14 July 1894; buried 18 July 1894. St. Joseph Catholic Church Death Records.

UMPHREYS

Dick

African American; aged about 15; died at his home "near College." (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 21 July 1898, p.6, col.2

UPTON

Wheelock H.

Son of Edward H. UPTON; had previously lived in Fort Bend Co., TX, with his uncle; lynched by a mob; father said he was killed because he was a Union supporter; others said he was guilty stealing cattle & horses. Daily Austin Republican, 11 July 1868, p.2; San Antonio Express, 17 July 1868, p.2. Mobile Daily Register, 7 Aug.1868, p.4. Galveston Daily News, 13 Aug.1868, p.1, col.8. His inquest was held on 4 July 1868; he "was hanged by a mob." South Diary, file 1-14. He was murdered by persons unknown; report was filed on 6 Aug.1868. Freedmen's Bureau Records, vol.3, case 1953. W.H. UPTON, case 149a filed 9 July 1868. WPA Probate Index. In vacation, 9 July 1868 … LB. BENEFIEL was appointed administrator pro tem for W.H. UPTON, deceased, and the portion of the order pertaining to UPTON's property states " ... the said L.B. BENEFIEL is further authorized to use all lawful means to get possession of said, either by law or otherwise, and he is hereby invested with the necessary power to do and perform the same, subject to the discretion of this court ..." [signed] Alex ANDERSON. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book C, p.408. L.B. BENEFIEL failed to give bond in W.H. UPTON estate; 4 Sept.1868. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book C, p.425.

UTSEY (or UTZY)

Allen (or Harry)

Killed at Kurten by Joe SHEPPARD (or SHEPHERD). Fort Worth Gazette, 13 Apr.1891, p.5, col.4 Galveston Daily News, 8 Apr.1891, p.6, col.4; 29 Sept.1891, p.5, col.3. Houston Post, 30 Sept.1891, p.2, col.1

V

VALOUCH

Maria

Name given as WALOUCH; aged 79; died 23 Sept.1898, old age; buried 25 Sept.1898, Smetana P.O. cemetery; native of Zdanitz, Moravia. St. Joseph Catholic Church Death Records.

Thomas

Aged 7 days or 78 ; died 5 Feb.1897, influenza; buried 7 Feb.1897, Smetana P.O. cemetery; native of Zdanice. St. Joseph Catholic Church Death Records.

VANNOY

Isaac R.

He died ca. 28 July 1874; his funeral was preached on 11 Oct.1874 at Rector's Chapel. South Diary, file 1-17

VARNIE

A.J., Mr.

Mr. --- VARNIE, superintendent for W.W. WATTS, died. Galveston Daily News, 21 Sept.1882, p.1, col.8. Apparently A.J. VARNER buried 19 Sept.1882. Collie-Cooper, pp.40-41.

VAUGHN

Rena

African American; killed at a dance at Allenfarm by Mary SMITH, also an African American. Bryan Daily Eagle, 21 July 1896, p.4, col.2 Groesbeck Journal, 23 July 1896, p.4, col.2.

VEJMOLA

Angela

Aged 10 years; died 20 Sept.1894; buried 21 Sept.1894, Vejmola farm; native Brazos Co.; died from diptheria. St. Joseph Catholic Church Death Records.

Maria

Aged 19 months; died 21 Aug.1899, spasm; buried 22 Aug.1899, Cavalry Cemetery; born at Kurten. St. Joseph Catholic Church Death Records.

Victor A.

Aged 7 weeks; died 26 Oct.1898, diptheria; buried 27 Oct.1898, Vejmola's farm; native of Brazos Co. St. Joseph Catholic Church Death Records.

VELLERET

Vurlin, Miss

Miss --- VELLERET, aged 18; funeral held 1 July 1891. South Diary, file 1-31. Vurlin VILLARET, buried 1 July 1891. Collie-Cooper, pp.82-83.

VENTURA

Lucatia Nicasia

Aged 25; died 14 Aug.1898, after child birth; buried 15 Aug.1898, Calvary Cemetery; native of Sicily. St. Joseph Catholic Church Death Records.

Noracia (or Nicasia)

Aged 10 years; died 26 Oct.1900, spasms; buried 26 Oct.1900, Calvary Cemetery. St. Joseph Catholic Church Death Records.

VERNON

George

Aged 4; born England; died Oct.1849. 1850 Mortality Schedule

VERNOR

E.W.

Case 214 ½ filed 15 Oct.1883. WPA Probate Index.

VESS

William

Case 182a filed 28 Apr.1845. WPA Probate Index. Minerva VESS applied for letters of administration on Wm. VESS, decd.; 28 Apr.1845. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book A, p.22 (reel 1020027). Brazos County Commissioners ordered that drafts for payment be issued to H.G. HUDSON, admr. of William VESS, decd.; January 1846(?). Brazos County Commissioners Minutes, Book A, p.514.

VICK

Geo.

Aged 1 month; died Aug.1869; born TX. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.673

Lucy, Miss

Aged 14; died at & buried at Bryan. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 12 Sept.1895, p.3, col.1; 26 Sept.1895, p.4, col.2. Galveston Daily News, 11 Sept.1895, p.6, col.3

VILLAREAL

---

Catherina, Desiderio, Joe & John VILLAREAL, minors, case 419 filed 8 Oct.1890. WPA Probate Index.

Louisa

Case 383 filed 15 Feb.1889. WPA Probate Index.

VINATER

James

Case 47 ½ filed 24 June 1877. WPA Probate Index.

W

WAGNER

Frank

Aged 23; died at his home near the Brazos River; Catholic. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 30 Aug.1900, p.6, col.1. Aged 23; died 22 Aug.1900, black jaundice; buried 23 Aug.1900, Calvary Cemetery. St. Joseph Catholic Church Death Records.

Joannes

Aged 63 years; died 31 July 1900, malaria; buried 31 July 1900, Calvary Cemetery. St. Joseph Catholic Church Death Records.

John

Aged 3; died in Houston; buried at Smetana; Catholic. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 30 Aug.1900, p.6, col.4. Aged 3 years; died 25 Aug.1900, malaria; buried 26 Aug.1900, Calvary Cemetery. St. Joseph Catholic Church Death Records.

WALDROP

M.V., Mr.

47 years old; left wife & 3 children; merchant; member Ancient Order of United Workmen. Galveston Daily News, 22 Jan.1891, p.1, col.7

WALKER

---

James M. & Mellisa WALKER, minors, case 83 filed 14 Oct.1875. WPA Probate Index.

---

John WALKER, minor, case 167 filed 29 May 1879. WPA Probate Index. A.B. SHELBURNE was appointed guardian of John WALKER, a minor over the age of 14; 23 July 1879. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book E, p.126.

---

Mary & Susan WALKER, minors, case 46 filed 19 Sept.1874. WPA Probate Index.

Ann

African American; aged 16; born TX; died Dec.1879; pneumonia. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 22, family no. none.

Charles

Aged 2; died July 1869; born Ala. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.1091

Gideon

Case 150a (no papers) filed 29 Sept.1857. WPA Probate Index. "Elizabeth COE ext. H. COE decd. vs. Harrison GREGG et al."; it was ordered that land be divided among the heirs of Gideon WALKER. Brazos County District Court Civil Minutes, Book C, pp.82-83. William G. WALKER was appointed admr. of Gideon WALKER decd.; 29 Sept.1851. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book A, p.175 (reel 1020027).

James

An "old veteran of Texas"; died at Bryan. Galveston Daily News, 26 May 1874, p.2, col.5

John

Aged about 75; died at his home 8 miles north of Bryan; lived here about 60 years; "Mexican veteran." Galveston Daily News, 4 June 1893, p.14, col.2

Mary J.

Case 46 ½ filed 9 Sept.1873. WPA Probate Index.

Martha B., Mrs.

Mrs. --- WALKER died at Millican; buried in Wheat Cemetery at Millican. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 13 Dec.1894, p.5, col.5. Martha B. WALKER, died 1894, buried Wheat Cemetery. Brazos County Cemeteries, p.257.

Wm.

An "old citizen" of Bryan. Dallas Weekly Herald, 17 Apr.1875, p.1, col.6

WALL

---

Mallie, Pendleton & Thomas WALL, minors, case 308 filed 7 Sept.1885. WPA Probate Index.

George M.

Killed at Mudville; J.L. SCOTT accused of the crime. Galveston Daily News, 21 June 1886, p.1, col.1; 23 June 1886, p.1, col.6; 25 June 1886, p.6, col.2. His inquest was paid for on 20 Sept.1886. Brazos County Commissioners Minutes, vol.D, p.61.

J.A., Mr.

Merchant & planter at Mudville; died & was buried at Bryan. Galveston Daily News, 6 Aug.1885, p.2, col.2

WALLACE

--- (child)

African American; daughter of Jessie WALLACE; born prematurely; buried 1 Oct.1889. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 9 Jan.1890, p.1, col.6

--- (child)

5 days old; African American; son of Geo. WALLACE; died from "croup"; buried 14 Dec.1889. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 9 Jan.1890, p.1, col.6

Jackson, Mr.

Aged 62; married; died May 1870, pneumonia; farmer; born TN. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.2. John & Mary WALKER were appointed admrs. for Jackson WALLACE decd.; 9 Nov.1872. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book D, p.109.

J.B.

Case 93 (no papers) filed 3 Apr.1876. WPA Probate Index.

John

His funeral was held 26 July 1875; he had shot himself. South Diary, file 1-18. "NEWLAND and BARMORE vs. John B. WALLACE"; case ?; dated 24 Sept.1878; Alice WALLACE was substituted for John WALLACE, decd. Brazos County District Court, Civil Minutes, Vol.F, p.403.

Mary

Case 152a filed 3 Feb.1862. WPA Probate Index. John WALLACE & Mary J. WALKER were appointed admrs. of their mother Mary WALLACE decd.; 24 Feb.1862. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book C, p.145.

WALLER

Ed.

Was a pauper; his burial expenses were paid for on 14 Feb.1887. Brazos County Commissioners Minutes, vol.D, p.87.

WALLISCH

Elizabeth

Aged 86; died 23 June 1898, paralysis; buried 24 June 1898, Calvary Cemetery; native of Austria-Hungary. St. Joseph Catholic Church Death Records.

WALTERS

--- (baby son)

2 or 3 weeks old; died; perhaps was murdered by his mother, Mrs. Mary WALTERS (or WALTON or WALKER), a Polish or German woman. Brenham Weekly Banner, 1 Oct.1891, p.5, col.3; 8 Oct.1891, p.7, col.7. Galveston Daily News, 23 Sept.1891, p.2, col.2, p.3, cols.2-3; 28 Sept.1891, p.2, col.3; 29 Sept.1891, p.1, col.1; 1 Oct.1891, p.3, col.2

Logan, Mr.

African American; aged about 22; section hand on railroad; was shot & killed by Arthur CARTER & / or Nelson C. DOW, both African Americans. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 18 Oct.1900, p.2, cols.1, 3. Brazos County Inquest Records, pp.30-31 (microfilm # 1020045).

WALTON

Ollin

African American; son of Wiley WALTON; died of "American fever" in Liberia, Africa; family had immigrated to Liberia and then returned to Bryan. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 13 June 1895, p.3, col.3; 20 June 1895, p.3, col.3. Galveston Daily News, 15 June 1895, p.7, col.2

WAMBLE

Case 290 filed 6 Dec.1884. WPA Probate Index.

W.F., Colonel

74 years old; grandfather of Mayor ADAMS. Brenham Daily Banner, 24 Jan.1888, p.1, col.3. Galveston Daily News, 22 Jan.1888, p.5, col.4

WARD

---

C.B. & L.B. WARD, minors, case 185 filed 25 Oct.1880. WPA Probate Index.

---

Claud WARD, minor, case 504 filed 3 Apr.1894. WPA Probate Index.

Charles J., Mr.

Millican resident; died from "erysipelas"; merchant; died at Bryan; member of Odd Fellows; body sent to San Marcos, TX, for burial; J. WARD, his father, lived at San Marcos. Austin Daily Statesman, 12 Mar.1889, p.1, col.4. Galveston Daily News, 11 Mar.1889, p.2, col.3. C.J. WARD, case 385 filed 11 Mar.1889. WPA Probate Index.

Claude

Aged about 23; born & raised in Brazos Co.; hanged himself in Bryan jail; Presbyterian. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 13 June 1899, p.2, col.6; 13 July 1899, p.7, col.3. Brazos County Inquest Records, pp.30-31 (microfilm # 1020045).

E.L., Mr.

47 years old; merchant; had served as justice of the peace. Galveston Daily News, 3 July 1888, p.2, col.2

Onie, Mrs.

Mrs. --- WARD died "at an advanced age"; mother of Captain E.L. WARD. Galveston Daily News, 6 Oct.1884, p.2, col.1. Mrs. Onie WARD, buried 6 Oct.1884. Collie-Cooper, pp.50-51.

Sarah

Case 395 filed 15 Aug.1889. WPA Probate Index.

WARE

A.C.

Aged 40; died at Bryan; member of Woodmen of the World; left sister Lou WARE. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 18 Apr.1895, p.6, col.2. Galveston Daily News, 6 Apr.1895, p.2, col.2

C.L.

Died; left sister Miss C.L. WARE; member Woodmen of the World. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 9 May 1895, p.5, col.1

Susan, Mrs.

Mrs. --- WARE died; 94 years old. Galveston Daily News, 13 Apr.1894, p.2, col.6. Mrs. Susan WARE, buried 12 Apr.1894. Collie-Cooper, pp.96-97.

WARREN

---

B.L. WARREN, minor, case 505 (no papers) filed 4 Apr.1894. WPA Probate Index. Berneau L. WARREN, minor, case 642 filed 29 June 1900. WPA Probate Index.

Adam

African American; aged 70; born Ohio; farmer; farmer; died Jan.1880; apoplexy. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 17, family no.79.

Jacob

Aged 34; widowed; born Ala.; farmer; died Aug.1879; amputation of leg; injury perhaps occurred in "Coryall Co." 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 16, family no.116.

Martha

William WARREN, Jeremiah WARREN, Cornelius LEFEVRE & Martha his wife, Marshal PAYNE & Eliza Edny his wife, and Robert KOONCE & Luana his wife, heirs at law of Martha WARREN decd., sold land to Felix NEWMAN; 6 Nov.1860. Brazos County Deeds, Book G, p.31.

WARRING

---

Emma WARRING, minor, case 169a filed 17 Apr.1869. WPA Probate Index.

WASATKA

Maria, Mrs.

Wife of Joe WASATKA; died. Bryan Daily Eagle, 11 Apr.1896, p.4, col.3. Name given as Maria VASATKA; aged 37; died 10 or 11 Apr.1896; buried 12 Apr.1896, city cemetery; died from disease of the liver; native of Bohemia. St. Joseph Catholic Church Death Records.

WASHINGTON

---

On 14 Aug.1878 inquest for --- WASHINGTON was paid for. Brazos County Commissioners Minutes, vol.C, p.35.

Gene

African American; about 21 years old; taken from jail in Bryan & lynched. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 28 Jan.1897, p.1, cols.4-6. (weekly) Temple Times, 29 Jan.1897. New York Times, 25 Jan.1897, p.7. (La Grange) Svoboda, 28 Ledna (Jan.) 1897, p.4, cols.5-6.

Geo.

African American; aged 23; single; born TX; laborer; died Mar.1880; billious collick. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 21, family no. none.

George

Pauper; burial paid for on 6 Dec.1870. Brazos County Commissioners Minutes, vol.A, p.290

Jessie

Aged 1; female; born TX; died Dec.1879; chol. infantum. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 22, family no. none

Roberta

African American; aged 1 month; female; born TX; died May 1880; smothered. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 21, family no. none.

WATKINS

---

Elvira & Mariah WATKINS, minors, case 457 filed 9 Nov.1891. WPA Probate Index.

M.T.H.

Case 386 filed 4 Apr.1889. WPA Probate Index.

WATSON

--- (child)

African American; name & race not certain; died about 1 year earlier from morphine overdose. Galveston Daily News, 15 Nov.1879, p.1, col.4

--- (child)

Aged 3; daughter of Mr. & Mrs. P.F. WATSON. Bryan Daily Eagle, 23 Oct.1896, p.4, cols.2, 6.

---, Mrs.

African American; name & race not certain; died from morphine overdose. Galveston Daily News, 15 Nov.1879, p.1, col.4

Ben

African American; lived in Bryan; buried Bryan cemetery 2 Oct.1895. Bryan Daily Eagle, 7 Jan.1896, p.1, col.4

Harriet, Mrs.

"Aged"; died at Peach Creek; buried Wheat Cemetery. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 26 Jan.1899, p.3, col.1

P.F., Mrs.

Died at Calvert; had lived in Bryan; left husband & several children; buried at Jewett. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 11 Feb.1897, p.3, col.4; 18 Feb.1897, p.6, col.1

Samuel

African American; lived in Bryan; buried Bryan Cemetery 28 Sept.1896. Bryan Daily Eagle, 7 Oct.1896, p.4, col.6

WATTS

---

Annie, Charlie, Daisy, Edwin & John WATTS, minors, case 488 filed 28 June 1893. Annie, Charlie M., Edwin H. & John H. WATTS, minors, case 503 filed 3 Apr.1894. WPA Probate Index.

WEABER

Nellie, Mrs.

Aged 27; wife of John WEABER; died at El Paso; buried at Calvert; sister of Mrs. Chas. N. WILLIAMSON of Bryan & Miss Lucile McLENDON of Bryan; left husband & child. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 19 Apr.1900, p.6, col.2

WEAKLY

E.C., Mr.

Middle-aged; former Brazos Co. citizen; moved to Robertson Co. last year; died at his home near Mumford; buried at Wickson Church; left family. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 27 Sept.1900, p.2, col.3

WEAVER

--- (child)

Infant child of Mr. Dave WEAVER buried in Thompson Creek cemetery. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 12 Jan.1899, p.3, col.4

Eliza

Case 572 filed 9 Apr.1897. WPA Probate Index.

J.W., Mr.

Died ca. 1866/1867; member of Adah Zillah Lodge at Millican; as noted in return for that lodge for 1867, in Kelsey, Michael, Texas Masonic Deaths, Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, 1998, p.27.

Marcella E.

Case 157 filed 6 Dec.1867. WPA Probate Index. Probate packet 88a. Leander, Marcellus & Wilber Force MILLICAN, minors [parent not named in index], case 88a filed 24 Dec.1867; also Leander, Marcell & Welber MILLICAN, minors, case 76 ½ filed 29 Feb.1872. WPA Probate Index. Petition of Jno. E. MILLICAN to be guardian of Leander R., Wilberforce & Marcellus MILLICAN, all minor heirs of Mrs. M.E. WEAVER; mentions Amanda M. NICHOLS, of Lampassas Co., sister of Mrs. M.E. WEAVER. Brazos Genealogist, v.16, no.3, pp.113-114. Probate packet 157; Mrs. Marcella E. WEAVER, died 20 Nov.1867 while visiting Lampassas; first husband was E.M. MILLICAN. Brazos Genealogist, v.17, no.3, pp.88-90. "Wm. DUNLAP admr. of W.E. WEAVER decd. vs. C.D. GARNER, S.F. GARNER & Stephen HUMPHREYS"; case 1010; dated 8 Mar.1872. Brazos County District Court Civil Minutes, vol.E, pp.46-47 (microfilm reel 1020040). "William DUNLAP admr. of M.E. WEAVER decd. vs. B.F. BOULDRIDGE et al."; case 964; dated 21 Nov.1872. Brazos County District Court Civil Minutes, vol.E, p.83 (microfilm reel 1020040). "M.E. WEAVER, est. of , by Wm. DUNLAP, admr., application to sell land"; case 1622; dated 22 Sept.1877. Brazos County District Court, Civil Minutes, Vol.F, p.379.

W.F.

Case 49 ½ filed 29 Aug.1877. WPA Probate Index.

WEBB

---

Amanda, James & Mary WEBB, minors, case 71 filed 22 Oct.1870. WPA Probate Index. James WEBB was appointed guardian of Mary Ann, Amanda & James WEBB; 11 Nov.1870. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book D, p.5.

---

Lula WEBB, minor, case 307 filed 20 July 1885. WPA Probate Index.

---

Mal H., Mattie V. & May B. WEBB, minors, case 409 filed 28 Jan.1890. WPA Probate Index.

Harrison

Case 165a filed 29 July 1844. WPA Probate Index. Thomas WEBB applied for letters of administration on Harrison WEBB decd.; 29 July 1844. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book A, p.4 (reel 1020027).

John B.

Aged 40; died July 1869, cause of death unknown; born TN. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no. none.

John H.

Bryan resident; coupon paid by Mutual Self-Endowment & Benevolent Association of Austin. Forth Worth Daily Gazette, 20 May 1885, p.5, col.2

John H., Dr.

Died at the house of his daughter Mrs. Fannie CALHOUN in San Antonio; son of S.S. WEBB, born 19 Apr.1821 at Tally Ho, Granville Co., NC; graduated from Medical Dept. of University of New York in 1844; practiced in Sumter, Ala. until 1860, when he moved to Opalousas, LA, then to Galveston in 1864; taught at Galveston Medical College until 1870 when he moved to Bryan; moved to San Antonio about 1897; married 9 Jan.1845 to Miss Mary Hadley PARKER; they had 10 children, 6 of whom lived to be married; 3 died as infants and Lizzie died at age 5; the children who survived him were Mrs. J.W. HOWELL, R.S. WEBB, Jas. H. WEBB, Mrs. M.H. James of Bryan, Mrs. Fannie W. CALHOUN of San Antonio; his eldest son Dr. W.H. WEBB died previously at Bryan; also survived by his wife, plus numerous grandchildren & great-grandchildren; Methodist; buried in Bryan. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 4 May 1899, p.6, col.4; 11 May 1899, p.1, col.4; 11 May 1899, p.7, col.3. John H. WEBB, case 644 filed 5 July 1900. WPA Probate Index.

Margaret

Case 71 ½ filed 7 Feb.1876. WPA Probate Index.

Margarett

Case 166a filed 24 Feb.1868. WPA Probate Index. Probate packet 166a; James & Margaret WEBB, community property. Brazos Genealogist, v.17, no.3, p.92. James WEBB was the surviving husband of Margaret WEBB decd.; 26 Feb.1868. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book C, p.370.

Mary Hadley PARKER, Mrs.

Born 8 Feb.1824 in Ala.; widow of John H. WEBB; died at home of her daughter Mrs. CALHOUN in San Antonio; Methodist; married Dr. John H. WEBB 19 Jan.1845; moved to Bryan in 1870; moved to San Antonio about 3 years ago; mother of 10 children, survived by Mrs. J.W. HOWELL, Mrs. Fannie CALHOUN, Robt. S. WEBB, Jas. H. WEBB & Mrs. M.H. JAMES. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 8 Feb.1900, p.2, col.2; 8 Feb.1900, p.6, col.1. Mrs. --- WEBB, aged 75; wife of John Henry WEBB; had lived in Bryan 30 years; moved to San Antonio 2 years ago; died in San Antonio; left children & grandchildren; Methodist. Houston Daily Post, 3 Feb.1900, p.7, col.3

Thomas

Jas. M. WEBB, Joseph H. WEBB, J.P. BURNETT & his wife Mary J. (WEBB) BURNETT, Mathew DUNN & his wife Louisa (WEBB) DUNN, Elisabeth ELAM, Thos. J. MURRAY & his wife Nancy (WEBB) MURRAY, heirs of Thomas WEBB, decd., sold land; 3 Mar.1871. Brazos County Deeds, Book N, p.156a.

Vivienne, Miss

Aged 14; died in Bryan at home of her mother Mrs. W.H. WEBB; Methodist; buried Bryan cemetery. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 30 June 1898, p.6, cols.4-6; 14 July 1898, p.4, col.2; 28 July 1898, p.3, col.3

William H., Dr.

Aged about 40; resident of Bryan; died at Bryan; left widow & 3 children; druggist; son of Dr. & Mrs. J.H. WEBB, who also survived him. Brenham Weekly Banner, 21 Jan.1890, p.1, col.3. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 23 Jan.1890, p.1, col.2. William H. WEBB, case 410 filed 28 Jan.1890. WPA Probate Index.

William

Aged 50; married; born TN; farmer; died Oct.1879; congestion of bowel. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 20, family no. 49.

WEEDEN

W.F., Mr.

Along with his wife & 6 children, drowned at Heard, near Galveston, during hurricane; member of Ancient Order of United Workmen. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 20 Sept.1900, p.6, col.4

WEEKMULLER

Case 571 filed 20 Mar.1897. WPA Probate Index.

WEGNER

Francisca

Aged 4 years; died 4 Oct.1899, diptheria; buried 5 Oct.1899, Calvary Cemetery; native of Brazos Co. St. Joseph Catholic Church Death Records.

Mary (child)

Named spelled "WAGNER"; child of Antone WAGNER; died. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 12 Oct.1899, p.6, col.3. Aged 5 years; died 1 Oct.1899, diptheria; buried 2 Oct.1899, Calvary Cemetery; native of Brazos Co. St. Joseph Catholic Church Death Records.

WEHRMANN

Anna (child)

"Little son" of Mr. & Mrs. Hammett WEHRMANN; died at their home near Smetana; buried at Smetana. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 25 Oct.1900, p.2, col.2. Anna; aged 4 months; died 19 Oct.1900, spasms; buried 20 Oct.1900, Smetana Cemetery. St. Joseph Catholic Church Death Records.

WEIL

Soloman

Case 158a filed 20 Dec.1867. WPA Probate Index. Mrs. Hortense WEIL petitioned to probate the nuncuprative will of her late husband S. WEIL, decd.; 26 Feb.1868. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book C, pp.374-375. E. KEIFFER & his wife Hortense KEIFFER (formerly the wife of Soloman WEIL, decd.) sold land to Mariah TABOR; 7 June 1870. Brazos County Deeds, Book L, p.255.

WELBORNE

---

Batt & Jenny WELBORNE, minors, case 95 filed 31 Mar.1876. WPA Probate Index.

WELCH

Enlisted Co.I, 21^st TX Cavalry in 1862; age not stated; died 12 Apr.1862 in Hempstead, TX. (Compiled Service Records of Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Texas, National Archives microfilm).

Ruben

Aged 6 years, 6 months, 15 days; son of Mr. & Mrs. G.L. WELCH; died at their home 5 miles from Bryan. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 22 Nov.1900, p.6, col.4

WELKY

--- (child)

The burial of the child of pauper --- WELKY was paid for on 21 Aug.1876. Brazos County Commissioners Minutes, vol.B, p.182.

---, Mrs.

Her coffin and burial expenses were paid for on 15 Nov.1882. Brazos County Commissioners Minutes, vol.C, p.277.

WELLBORN

---

Martha C. & Susie WELLBORN, minors, case 107 filed 4 Sept.1876. WPA Probate Index. J.C. WELLBORN was appointed admr. of Martha Clara & Susie McConn WELLBORN; 20 Sept.1876. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book E, p.3.

William W.

Eldest son of the "late Gen. WELLBORN"; died near Wellborn Station. Galveston Tri-Weekly News, 14 Feb.1870, p.4, col.5

WELLBORNE

Susan, Mrs.

Mrs. --- WELLBORNE, wife of J.C. WELLBORNE, died at Millican. Galveston Daily News, 28 July 1876, p.1, col.5. Susan WELLBORN, died 27 July 1876, buried Wheat Cemetery. Brazos County Cemeteries, p.262.

WELLS

---

F.W. WELLS, minor, case 246 filed 22 May 1883. WPA Probate Index.

F.M., Dr.

Aged 38 years; died of "congestive chill," on 11 Feb.1883; resident of Millican; buried in Houston. Galveston Daily News, 1 Jan.1884, p.3, cols. 7-8

WELTER

Freddie

14 year old son of Mr. F. WELTER; died from "congestion", Galveston Daily News, 11 Dec.1888, p.2, col.1

WENTZ

Charles R.

Aged 3 days; born TX; died Oct.1879; debility. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 22, family no. 403.

WESSON

--- (infant child)

Accidentally drowned at San Antonio; from Navasota; survived by mother; buried at Columbus. San Antonio Daily Express 9 May 1891, p.8, cols.1-2; 10 May 1891, p.8, cols.2-3; 11 May 1891, p.5, col.1

---, Mrs.

Died at Millican; buried at Navasota, TX; wife of Rev. J.M. WESSON. Brenham Daily Banner, 4 Nov.1884, p.2, col.3. Galveston Daily News, 5 Nov.1884, p.1, col.6

A.M., Rev.

Methodist preacher; died at Navasota; well-known in Bryan. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 27 Jan.1898, p.3, col.1

J.M., Mr.

Accidentally drowned at San Antonio; from Navasota; survived by wife & a half-brother T.H. WESSON; was a lawyer; had attended Texas A&M in 1883; buried at Columbus. San Antonio Daily Express 9 May 1891, p.8, cols.1-2; 10 May 1891, p.8, cols.2-3; 11 May 1891, p.5, col.1

WEST

Wilson J.

Emily D. , Georgia L., Laura E. & Wilson J. WEST, minors (parents not named in index), case 70 ½ filed 3 Feb.1872. WPA Probate Index. Emily D. WEST was appointed guardian of Laura E., George L., Wilson J.D. & Mort WEST, minors; 9 Mar.1872. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book D, p.61. Emily D. WEST was appointed guardian of Lawrence E., Georgia L., Wilson J. & Emily D., & Mart WEST, she being their mother & they being the only children of Wilson J. WEST decd.; 9 Mar.1872. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book D, p.65.

WESTALL

Eva, Mrs.

Died at her home in Angleton; wife of J.B. WESTALL; buried at Brenham; daughter of Capt. J.W. GEE. Bryan Daily Eagle, 13 Feb.1898, p.4, col.2

WESTBROOK

Frank

African American; aged 1 month; died Oct.1869; born TX. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no. none.

James G.

Aged 53; married; born NC; carpenter; died May 1880; paralysis. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 22, family no. 434.

WHEAT

---

Ann M. & Wm. M. WHEAT, minors, case 168a filed 28 Oct.1861. WPA Probate Index. Probate packet 168a; Wm. M. & Ann M. WHEAT, minors, chose their father Granville A. WHEAT as guardian. Brazos Genealogist, v.17, no.3, p.93.

W.M., Mr.

Brazos Co. deputy sheriff; died at San Antonio of consumption; buried in Bryan. Galveston Daily News, 25 Apr.1878, p.1, col.4

WHEELOCK

George Ripley

70 years old; a "Texas pioneer & veteran"; died at his residence near Wheelock, Brazos Co. Brenham Daily Banner, 6 Dec.1888, p.2, col.3. Dallas Morning News, 6 Dec.1888, p.4, col.5

WHITAKER

Benj. S., Judge

From Clinton, Mississippi; died at Bryan. (Houston) Tri-Weekly Telegraph, 18 Sept.1867, p.4, col.4, as cited in Pearl Hendricks Texas Obituaries 1832-1885. Died ca. 1866/1867; member of Adah Zillah Lodge at Millican; as noted in return for that lodge for 1867, in Kelsey, Michael, Texas Masonic Deaths, Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, 1998, p.27. B.S. WHITAKER, case 157a filed 25 Sept.1867. WPA Probate Index. Henderson HARDY appointed admr. pro tem for B.S. WHITAKER decd.; 25 Sept.1867. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book C, p.320. Henderson HARDY admr. of B.S. WHITAKER decd. vs. Morgan PRICE, admr. of B.W. MEADOR decd"; case 549; dated 15 Nov.1871. Brazos County District Court Civil Minutes, vol.E, p.19 (microfilm reel 1020040).

Carr

African American; aged 7 months; boy; died Jan.1870; born TX. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.?

WHITE

---

T.W. WHITE, minor, case 152 filed 21 Dec.1878. WPA Probate Index. Probate packet 152; M.A. WHITE applied for guardianship of T.W. WHITE, minor. Brazos Genealogist, v.17, no.2, p.54.

--- (child)

6-year-old son of Mr. & Mrs. Louis WHITE; burned to death. Galveston Daily News, 25 Sept.1892, p.14, col.3

Bethia, Mrs.

Aged 64; widowed; keeping house; died Apr.1870, paralysis; born GA. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.302. Bertha WHITE, cases 3 & 30, filed 6 Oct.1870. WPA Probate Index. Petition for administration of estate of Bertha WHITE by P. WHITE withdrawn in favor of Walter WHITE; 11 Nov.1870. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book D, p.1. Heirs of H. JACKSON decd. recovered property from the estate of Bethia WHITE, decd.; 8 Mar.1872. Brazos County Deeds, Book N, pp.17-18.

Carey W., Capt.

Born 10 Jan.1803, in Franklin Co., TN; married Miss Nancy M. DEAN in 1821; she died in 1882; came to TX in 1835; they had 9 children, 5 of whom were still living when he died; he served in the Texas Revolution & the Sommerville campaign; he lived near Millican from about 1836 to 1842; moved to Washington Co. in about 1842 & to Bell Co. in 1854, where he lived until he died. Dallas Morning News, 9 March 1894, p.3, col.2

Henry Kirk

Born 19 June 1828, Sumpter Co., Ala.; came to Grimes Co. in 1841, where his brothers Dave & Joe WHITE lived; served in TX legislature twice; left a wife. Bryan Daily Eagle, 17 June 1896, p.4, col.2. Galveston Daily News, 16 June 1896, p.3, col.6. H.K. WHITE, case 550 filed 30 June 1896 and case 552 filed 7 July 1896. WPA Probate Index.

J.P.

He died sometime before the criminal case against him was dismissed 8 July 1874. Brazos County District Court, Civil Minutes, Vol.E, p.142b

J. Walter

Died at the home of Wm. BOND, a few miles from Bryan; died from "paralysis". Waco Daily Examiner, 18 Jan.1876, p.2, col.3. Walter WHITE, case 167a filed 31 Jan.1876. WPA Probate Index. Probate packet 167a; J. Walter WHITE; also mentions Martha J. WHITE. Brazos Genealogist, v.17, no.3, p.92. Tilford W. WHITE, removal of his disabilities as a minor; dated 6 Mar.1882; he was over 19 years old; his father J. Walter WHITE was dead. Brazos County District Court Civil Minutes, Book F, p.516.

James

Died sometime between 13 Sept.1875 and 12 Apr.1876, from consumption; buried Bryan Cemetery. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Bryan, TX, Register 1, p.120.

John

"Old" & "well known"; African American. Bryan Daily Eagle, 15 Dec.1896, p.4, col.2; 17 Dec.1896, p.7, col.4

John C.

Born in DeKalb Co., GA on 26 Feb.1816; came to TX in 1836 & joined FANNIN's command; later served in Capt. GILLESPIE's command & at San Jacinto; after the war, he moved to Mississippi; in 1841 he moved to Grimes Co., TX, where he married & raised a family of 9 children, 5 of whom survived him; he moved to Millican in 1883. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 20 Mar.1890, p.4, col.5. Galveston Daily News, 17 Mar.1890, p.2, col.3

Louis

Lived at Bryan; member of Ancient Order of United Workmen; buried Bryan cemetery. Bryan Daily Eagle, 18 Feb.1896, p.1, col.6; 8 Apr.1896, p.4, col.2. Aged 49; died 24 Jan.1896, buried 25 Jan.1896, city cemetery; died from abcess of the liver; native of Poland. St. Joseph Catholic Church Death Records. Louis WHITE, case 540 (no papers) filed 24 Apr.1896. WPA Probate Index.

M.A. "Aunt Matt", Mrs.

Died at the home of her nephew Mr. J.A.D. ROBINSON in the Wixon community; aged 64 years, 5 months, 15 days; Ala. native; Presbyterian; her husband & children were "all dead"; buried Wixon Creek church. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 1 June 1899, p.7, cols.5, 6; 8 June 1899, p.3, col.3; 29 June 1899, p.4, col.4

Martha, Mrs.

Aged 35; married; died Feb.1870; born Ala. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.1395?

Mary Cornelia

Aged 15 years, 9 months, 7 days; daughter of J.G. & Mrs. M.T. WHITE. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 31 Oct.1889, p.4, col.3

Mary E.

15 years, 9 months old; died from "tuberculosis of bowels"; buried 27 Oct.1889. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 9 Jan.1890, p.1, col.6

Martha, Mrs.

Aged 35; married; died Feb.1870; born Ala. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.1395?

Mattie, Miss

Daughter of Mr. J.C. WHITE, of Millican; he was a "veteran"; she died from "typhoid malarial fever". Fort Worth Daily Gazette, 14 July 1884, p.5, col.4. Galveston Daily News, 14 July 1884, p.1, col.6

Mattie, Mrs.

Aged 30; from near Willow Hole, Madison Co.; died at home of Mr. & Mrs. D. MIKE in Bryan; left 2 children: boy aged 12 who will live with Mr. & Mrs. T.P. GENTRY & girl aged about 10 who will live with Mr. & Mrs. MIKE; Methodist. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 18 Apr.1895, p.3, col.3

Page

African American, he died sometime before the criminal case against him was dismissed on 3 Apr.1867, Brazos County District Court, Civil Minutes, Vol.C, pp.387, 406

Sam

African American; killed on plantation of H.K. WHITE; convict. Galveston Daily News, 10 Apr.1883, p.1, col.6

Virginia, Mrs.

Died at Millican, after an illness of 3 weeks; wife of J.C. WHITE, "one of the old Mexican veterans". Galveston Daily News, 2 July 1886, p.6, col.2

William

Fell off bridge while intoxicated; employee of Houston & Texas Central railroad. Galveston Daily News, 27 Dec.1882, p.1, col.7; 2 Jan.1883, p.3, col.8

WHITED

Calvin "Cal"

Cal WHITED died sometime before the criminal case against him was dismissed on 6 Apr.1868, Brazos County District Court, Civil Minutes, Vol.C, p.480. Calvin WHITED case 5 ½ and case 151a, both filed 15 Apr.1868. WPA Probate Index. Mary J. WHITED, widow of Calvin WHITED decd., petitioned to have his will probated; 27 Apr.1868. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book C, p.391. "M.J. WHITED admx. of Cal W. WHITED decd. vs. PREWETT & HOLLIDAY"; case 943; dated 8 Mar.1872. Brazos County District Court Civil Minutes, vol.E, p.45 (microfilm reel 1020040).

Eugene

Name also spelled "WHITEWERD"; Bryan resident; killed at Belton; was there with "a drove of beeves." (Houston) Times, 12 May 1870, p.3, col.3. Houston Daily Telegraph, 11 May 1870, p.1, col.5, cited in Pearl Hendricks Texas Obituaries 1832-1885.

White, T.W., Mrs.

Died "of flux"; buried in Bryan cemetery; left a husband but no children. Houston Post, 26 July 1892, p.6, col.6

WHITEHEAD

Louis

African American; lynched. Bryan Daily Eagle, 11 June 1896, p.4, col.4; 12 June 1896, p.4, col.2; 18 June 1896, p.4, cols.2-3; 21 June 1896, p.4, col.2. (La Grange) Svoboda, 18 Cervna (June) 1896, p.1, col.1 (in Czech)

Marinda (or Malinda or Matilda), Mrs.

African American; said to be 100 or 110 years old; lived in Bryan; buried in Bryan cemetery ; left several generations of descendents. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 3 Feb.1897, p.3, col.1. Bryan Daily Eagle, 8 Apr.1897, p.4, col.3. Brenham Daily Banner, 4 Feb.1897, p.1, col.2. (weekly) Temple Times, 5 Feb.1897, p.2, col.5

WHITLEY

Sydney

Aged 3; died Jan.1870, pneumonia; born TX. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.554.

WHITLOCK

--- (child)

Aged 6 months; child of Prof. & Mrs. R.H. WHITLOCK; professor taught at Texas A&M; died at Mackinaw Island, Mich. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 8 Sept.1898, p.7, col.3

WHITTEN

--- (child)

Funeral service held for "Bro. WHITTEN's child" on 24 Sept.1882 at Wesson Chapel. South Diary, file 1-25.

Edna

"Little"; her funeral was held 28 Feb.1882; Rev. SOUTH preached a sermon for her on 12 Mar.1882 at Wesson Chapel. South Diary, file 1-25.

Mary J.

Rev. SOUTH wrote an obituary notice for her on 12 Dec.1886. South Diary, file 1-27.

WICKER

---

Geo., Isabella & Texas C. WICKER, minors, case 103 ½ filed 16 Sept.1873. WPA Probate Index. Wm. MALONE was appointed guardian of Isabell, George B., & Texas C. WICKER, minors; 21 Nov.1873. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book D, p.165.

E.M.

Case 30 ½ filed 1 Sept.1870. WPA Probate Index. Probate packet 30 ½; E.W. WICKER; wife Elizabeth L. WICKER. Brazos Genealogist, v.16, no.2, p.48.

WICKSON

Barnabus

Case 153a filed 28 Sept.1846. WPA Probate Index. Eli WICKSON applied for letters of administration on Barnabas WICKSON; 28 Sept.1846. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book A, p.50 (reel 1020027).

Byrum

Byron WICKSON, case 155a filed 8 Nov.1851. WPA Probate Index. Mary Ann WICKSON was appointed admx. of Byrum WICKSON decd.; 26 Nov.1851. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book A, pp.185-187 (reel 1020027). Mary Ann WICKSON appointed guardian of minor children of Byrum WICKSON decd., to wit: Sterling C.L.B., Eliza Mary Ann & Elizabeth Jane WICKSON; 28 Feb.1853. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book A, pp.248-252 (reel 1020027).

Eli

Case 154a filed 18 Aug.1853. WPA Probate Index.

WIGGIN

John

"Young man" from Trinity Co., TX; drowned in the Brazos River while he was trying to drive cattle across it. Galveston Daily News, 12 May 1881, p.1, col.5

WIGGINS

H.S. (or H.L.), Mr.

Policeman; killed by a saloon keeper named CARR, at Bryan. Galveston Daily News, 6 Jan.1872, p.3, col.4. H.S. WIGGINS, case 83 ½ filed 15 Apr.1872. WPA Probate Index. H. MITCHELL was appointed temporary admr. of H.S. WIGGINS decd.; 15 Apr.1872. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book D, p.107. H.L. WIGGINS, buried 29 Dec.1871. Collie-Cooper, p.7.

WIGLEY

---

Alma Alvora, Henry Anderson, James Monroe, Marquis LaFayette & Viola WIGLEY, minors, case 173a filed 24 Apr.1879. WPA Probate Index. Alma, Delia, Henry, James & Martha WIGLEY, minors, case 182 filed 30 Apr.1880. WPA Probate Index. Alma, Henry, James & Martha WIGLEY, minors, case 241 filed 23 Apr.1883. WPA Probate Index.

WILCOX

Murdock M., Mr.

Bryan city marshal; killed by Earl KNOX; left a wife & "several" children; funeral took place at C.C. SEALE schoolhouse. Brenham Daily Banner, 7 Dec.1888, p.2, col.3; 4 Apr.1889, p.1 , col.3. Fort Worth Daily Gazette, 5 Dec.1888, p.5, col.2. Galveston Daily News, 4 Dec.1888, p.3, col.1; 5 Dec.1888, p.5, col.1; 31 Mar.1889, p.8, col.4. New York Times, 4 Dec.1888, p.2. Also see: Murdock WILCOX, Bryan city marshal, was shot & killed by Earl KNOX; buried at Seal's school house, 8 miles from Bryan. South Diary, file 1-29. His inquest was paid for on 15 Feb.1889. Brazos County Commissioners Minutes, vol.D, p.268.

WILDER

Wm. J.L.

22 years, 11 months, 26 days old; son of Captain E.M. WILDER, of Hill Co., TX; formerly of Harrison Co., TX; member of 4th Texas Cavalry; died near Boonville. Houston Tri-Weekly Telegraph, 30 Dec.1861, p.2, col.3

WILEY

Pauline G.

Aged 6 months; born TX; died Mar.1880; catarrh fever. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 18, family no. 285.

WILKERMAN (or WILKERSON)

Adelia H., Mrs.

Wife of John E. WILKERSON, the steward at Texas A&M University; died of pneumonia; buried at Millican. Galveston Daily News, 3 Feb.1883, p.3, col.10; 6 Feb.1883, p.1, col.6. Waco Daily Examiner, 7 Feb.1883, p.1, col.6. Adelia H. WILKERSON, case 235 filed 28 Feb.1883. WPA Probate Index.

John E.

"Drummer" at Texas A&M. Galveston Daily News, 6 Feb.1883, p.1, col.6. Waco Daily Examiner, 7 Feb.1883, p.1, col.6

WILKINSON

H.F.

Enlisted in Co.I, 21^st TX Cavalry; no age or enlistment date stated; died 7 Feb.1863 at Pine Bluff [Ark.] (Compiled Service Records of Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Texas, National Archives microfilm).

WILKISON

John

Aged 10; died Sept.1869, disease of brain; born TX. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.364.

WILKS

M.E., Mrs.

Mrs. --- WILKS died; her funeral was held 4 Dec.1885; mother of Mrs. Mason COLE. South Diary, file 1-26. Mrs. M.E. WELKES, buried 4 Dec.1885. Collie-Cooper, pp.56-57.

W.T., Mr.

Mr. --- WILKS died ca. 6 Nov.1876. South Diary, file 1-19. W.T. WILKES died 1876, buried Bryan Cemetery. Brazos County Cemeteries, p.266.

WILL

Henry "Harry"

Died from eating "poisoned" beef; lived on the farm of Col.John MORRIS, in the Brazos bottom. Galveston Daily News, 11 Dec.1880, p.1, col.6. Brenham Banner, 12 Dec.1880, p.1, col.5

WILLCOCK

John

Aged 28; died Aug.1849; born England; farmer. 1850 Mortality Schedule

WILLEFORD

J.F.

58 years old; member of Knights of Honor. Galveston Daily News, 21 Sept.1894, p.1, col.7

WILLIAMS

---

E.F. & E.P. WILLIAMS, minors, case 147 filed 24 Oct.1878 and case 456 filed 31 Oct.1891. WPA Probate Index. Probate packet 147. Evalina Foard & Ella Pink WILLIAMS, minors; their mother, deceased, was the daughter of J.C. GILLESPIE. Brazos Genealogist, v.17, no.2, p.54.

---

S.A. & Wm. F. WILLIAMS, minors, case 160a filed 29 June 1857. WPA Probate Index.

--- (3 children)

African American; 3 children of George WILLIAMS; oldest was 5; burned to death in house fire; lived "below College" near Mrs. BORETZKY. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 21 Apr.1898, p.3, col.3

--- (child)

African American; 1 day old; boy; born TX; died Mar.1880; "inauition". 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 17, family no.146.

--- (child)

Infant child of George WILLIAMS of Green Prairie; buried at Bethel. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 8 Sept.1898, p.3, col.2

--- (child)

Infant daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Tavis WILLIAMS; buried at Wixon cemetery. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 8 Sept.1898, p.3, col.3

Alice

African American; accidentally killed at Mudville. Brenham Weekly Banner, 1 Oct.1891, p.2, col.2.

Ananias

African American; shot & killed in Brazos bottom. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 15 Apr.1897, p.6, col.3

Anthony

His inquest was paid for 2 Aug.1876. Brazos County Commissioners Minutes, vol.B, p.181.

Anthony

African American; blacksmith; died from heart disease. Fort Worth Daily Gazette, 1 Feb.1888, p.6, col.2

Buster, Mr.

Aged about 19; killed by a train at Millican. Galveston Daily News, 17 Dec.1895, p.3, col.5

Charles

Aged 6 months; died Sept.1869; born TX. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.1382

David

Nearly 90 years old; died from overdose of morphine, which he took thinking it was quinine; died at his home on Rock Prairie; buried at Bethel. Galveston Daily News, 24 Jan.1894, p.5, col.4

E.G., Mr.

GA native; died at Cameron or Marlin; Presbyterian; married Miss Eva DAVIS at Temple in 1894; son-in-law of Mr. J.C. DAVIS; buried in Bryan. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 8 Mar.1900, p.5, col.2

Elizabeth M.

Died 31 July 1874; buried 31 July 1874, Bryan Cemetery. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Bryan, TX, Register 1, p.118.

Eva

African American; aged 1; female; born TX; died Sept.1879; congestive full?. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 21, family no. none.

Eva, Mrs.

28 years old; African American; died from "phtisis plumatis"; buried 1 Oct.1889. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 9 Jan.1890, p.1, col.6

Fanny

African American; aged 7 days; female; born TX; died Nov.1879; debility. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 21, family no. none.

Foxie

African American; aged about 14; accidentally shot & killed by Matt HEARN; left brother; she was picking cotton when she was shot; daughter of Preston WILLIAMS; tenant on Miss Frankie ARMSTRONG's place in Brazos bottom. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 20 Dec.1894, p.3, col.3

Frances

African American; aged 2; died Feb.1850; born TX; a slave. 1850 Mortality Schedule

G.C., Capt.

Died at his home below Myers in Burleson Co.; left 2 daughters, Mrs. J.O. CHANCE of Bryan & Mrs. GROCE of Galveston. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 7 Jan.1897, p.1, col.4

Hence

African American; killed by John GREER at Millican. Bryan Morning Eagle, 16 June 1900, p.3, col.2. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 28 June 1900, p.6, cols.1, 2, 3.

Jack

African American; aged 1 month; died Aug.1869; born TX. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.1066.

J.C., Mr.

Born Sumpter Co., Ala. 25 Nov.1854; lived in TX 30 years or more; was Brazos Co. District Clerk; married Miss GILLESPIE in Ala.; had 2 daughters Mrs. D.R. SPLANE of Opalousas, LA & Mrs. E.J. JENKINS of Bryan; his wife died when the latter was an infant; several years later he married Miss MARTIN daughter of Rev. S.C. MARTIN; served in Confederate army; member of Woodmen of the World; Baptist. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 20 Apr.1899, p.1, col.4; 4 May 1899, p.7, col.3; 19 Oct.1899, p.1, col.2; 9 Nov.1899, p.4, col.2; 16 Nov.1899, p.2, col.1. Galveston Daily News, 15 Apr.1899, p.2, col.4. Houston Daily Post, 17 Apr.1899, p.5?, col.6?. J.C. WILLIAMS, case 621 filed 19 Apr.1899. WPA Probate Index.

J. Samuel

Run over by a train; son of Dr. John WILLIAMS; survived by father and a brother; formerly from Mississippi; Charles GOODRICH, the engineer of the train, was charged with "negligent homicide"; his first trial resulted in a hung jury. Brenham Daily Banner, 28 July 1885, p.2, col.2. Galveston Daily News, 27 July 1885, p.1, col.4; 31 July 1885, p.2, col.3; 9 May 1886, p.2, col.5; 11 May 1886, p.1, col.1.

Jackson D.

J.D. WILLIAMS, case 162a filed 20 Nov.1851. WPA Probate Index. Rebecca WILLIAMS, widow of Jackson D. WILLIAMS decd., was appointed admx. of his estate; 29 Dec.1851. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book A, pp.188-189 (reel 1020027). Rebecca WILLIAMS was appointed guardian of a minor child named Joseph; 29 Mar.1852. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book A, p.201 (reel 1020027). Rebecca RECTOR, admr. of J.D. WILLIAMS decd. & formerly his widow & her son Henry Joseph WILLIAMS partitioned his estate; 25 Apr.1853. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book A, pp.261-264 (reel 1020027). Henry Joseph WILLIAMS, minor (parents not named in index), case 161a filed 29 Dec.1851. WPA Probate Index.

Jeff

Youngest child of Mr. & Mrs. F.E. WILLIAMS; died at Millican. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 19 Sept.1895, p.3, col.1

Jeff D., Dr.

A young man; died at his home in Millican. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 31 July 1890, p.1, col.3; p.5, col.3. Fort Worth Weekly Gazette, 14 Aug.1890, p.3, col.7. Jeff D. WILLIAMS, case 430 filed 22 Aug.1890. WPA Probate Index.

Jim

An African American convict; "badly cut & may die," by Will HEWITT, also an African American. Galveston Daily News, 18 June 1894, p.3, col.5; 19 June 1894, p.4, col.5

J.L., Mr.

Murdered; left a wife. Telegraph and Texas Register, 3 May 1851, p.1, col.3

Joe

His coffin and grave were paid for on 15 Nov.1882. Brazos County Commissioners Minutes, vol.C, p.277.

John

James H. WEBB was appointed guardian of Edward, Emeline & Elizabeth, minor heirs of John WILLIAMS; 29 Dec.1851. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book A, p.189 (reel 1020027). Edward, Elizabeth & Emeline WILLIAMS, minors (parents not named in index), case 4 filed 19 Nov.1851. WPA Probate Index.

John, Jr.

Case 163a filed 26 July 1853. WPA Probate Index.

Johnson C.

Bryan businessman; had stroke; not expected to recover. (weekly) Temple Times, 4 Aug.1892, p.6, col.1

Mary, Mrs.

Died at the home of her son-in-law Mr. W.A. JOLLY on Rock Prairie; buried at Bethel; among the "early settlers" of Brazos Co.; mother of Mrs. FERGUSON. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 26 Oct.1899, p.2, col.2; 26 Oct.1899, p.3, col.5

Nannie, Miss

Died at Wellborn from heart failure; born in Leak Co., Miss. on 4 May 1872; daughter of Mr. W.G. WILLIAMS. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 3 Aug.1899, p.3, col.1; 3 Aug.1899, p.6, col.2

Rebecca J.

Case 275 filed 27 June 1884. WPA Probate Index.

Sam

Aged; died from cancer at Harvey; buried at Bethel. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 25 Jan.1900, p.3, col.1; 25 Jan.1900, p.3, col.3

Sam.

His post mortem examination was paid for on 10 Aug.1885. Brazos County Commissioners Minutes, vol.C, p.470.

Samuel

Born in SC, on 6 Aug.1810; moved to Ala. in 1815; in 1832 married Miss Jane SLAUGHTER; in 1834 moved to Kemper Co., Mississippi; 2 years later moved to North Bend, Neshoba Co., Mississippi; died 17 Nov.1896 in Millican; was a Mason; survived by son & 2 grandsons. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 18 Feb.1897, p.2, col.2

Sarah

Walter S. STEWART was discharged as security for Wills P. WILLIAMS, guardian of minor heirs of Sarah WILLIAMS, decd.; 27 Dec.1858. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book C, p.47.

Susan, Mrs.

African American; shot & killed in Brazos bottom by her husband Button WILLIAMS. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 7 Oct.1897, p.6, col.3; 7 Apr.1898, p.6, col.1

Will

African American; killed by John GREER at Millican. Bryan Morning Eagle, 16 June 1900, p.3, col.2. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 28 June 1900, p.6, cols.1, 2, 3.

Wm.

African American; aged 9 months, teething; died Apr.1870. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.299

Zachariah

Case 274 filed 27 June 1884. WPA Probate Index.

WILLIAMSON

---, Mr.

Died of yellow fever, at Millican; clerk for LOGGINS. Flake's Daily Bulletin, 3 Oct.1867, p.4

William

"Young man"; killed when a cannon exploded. Galveston Daily News, 9 Nov.1884, p.2, col.4; 10 Nov.1884, p.1, col.3

WILLIE

W.T., Mrs.

Residence of Independence; died at home of Mr. R.H. ROYALL, near College Station; she was related to his family; buried at Independence. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 27 July 1899, p.7, col.2

WILLIS

---

Inquest on --- WILLIS was paid for on 8 Aug.1887. Brazos County Commissioners Minutes, vol.D, p.154.

Taylor

African American; drowned in Big Creek. Galveston Daily News, 11 Mar.1882, p.1, col.6. His inquest was paid for on 9 May 1882. Brazos County Commissioners Minutes, vol.C, p.247.

WILLMAN

---

Geo. S. WILLMAN, minor, case 533 filed 10 Oct. 1895. WPA Probate Index.

Margaret A., Mrs.

Wife of Mr. P.E. WILLMAN; died at Bryan. Galveston Daily News, 21 July 1891, p.5, col.4. Mrs. M.A. WILLMAN, case 512 (no papers) filed 23 July 1894. WPA Probate Index.

Mary A.

Estate notice. Bryan Daily Eagle, 29 Mar.1896, p.1, col.2

WILSON

---

Hillsman & Maggie WILSON, minors, case 218 filed 19 Dec.1881. WPA Probate Index.

---

Mollie WILSON, minor, case 282 filed 1 Oct.1884. WPA Probate Index.

---

John WILSON, minor, case 283 filed 1 Oct.1884. WPA Probate Index.

---

--- WILSON, minor, case 288 filed 14 Oct.1884. WPA Probate Index.

---

Flournoy WILSON, minor, case 286 filed 9 Oct.1884. WPA Probate Index.

---

Henry H., Lucy S. & Wm. S. WILSON, Jr., minors, case 544 filed 31 Mar.1896. WPA Probate Index.

---

Clifton WILSON, minor, case 605 filed 29 June 1898. WPA Probate Index.

---

Ester, Richard & B. WILSON, minors, case 601 filed 9 Mar.1898. WPA Probate Index.

--- (child)

Aged 14 months; child of Mr. Frank WILSON who lived 7 miles north of Bryan. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 24 Oct.1895, p.3, col.1

--- (child)

Infant child of Mr. & Mrs. T.J. WILSON who died at Steep Hollow. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 6 July 1899, p.6, col.3.

--- (child)

Child of Tom WILSON, born 1 June 1899; "dead." Billingsley, Nadine Young, "Birth Records of Dr. W.P. Jones," Brazos Genealogical Advertiser, v.8, no.2, p.57 (Spring 1987).

--- (child)

Aged 4 months; child of Dr. & Mrs. R.H. WILSON of the Kurten neighborhood. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 27 July 1899, p.6, col.2; 27 July 1899, p.3, col.1

--- (child)

Aged 3; daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Tom WILSON; died at their home near Bryan; buried at Steep Hollow. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 26 Apr.1900, p.6, col.2

--- (child)

Aged 8 years, 11 months, 8 days; daughter of Mr. Ezra E. WILSON at Tabor. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 12 July 1900, p.3, col.5

--- (two girls)

Daughters of Hiram T. WILSON; killed by a train; "negligent homicide" case against its engineer, Tom HICKS, was dismissed for insufficient evidence. Galveston Daily News, 9 Dec.1885, p.1, col.2; 12 Feb.1886, p.2, col.3; 1 July 1886, p.5, col.3; 16 July 1889, p.3, col.2. Inquest paid for on 8 Feb.1886. Brazos County Commissioners Minutes, vol.D, p.25.

---, Mrs.

Died at her home near Edge; left husband James WILSON, Jr. & several children; funeral took place at Presbyterian Church on Payne Prairie. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 1 Sept.1898, p.3, col.1

---, Mr.

Died at Millican from "tiphoid fever" ca. 10 Feb.1865. South Diary, file 1-11.

Alfred Thomas

Aged 1 year, 10 days; son of Mr. & Mrs. Hillsman WILSON. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 4 Nov.1897, p.7, col.5

Columbus

African American; aged 40; married; died Mar.1870; born Ark. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.1576.

Elizabeth

Case 291, no date. WPA Probate Index.

Fomsey

Aged 3; boy; died Mar.1870, measles; born TX. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.489.

Hiram T.

75 years old; killed by a train; "negligent homicide" case against its engineer, Tom HICKS, was dismissed for insufficient evidence. Galveston Daily News, 9 Dec.1885, p.1, col.2; 12 Feb.1886, p.2, col.3; 1 July 1886, p.5, col.3; 16 July 1889, p.3, col.2. Inquest paid for on 8 Feb.1886. Brazos County Commissioners Minutes, vol.D, p.25.

James P.

Aged 80 years, 5 months; born in KY; lived in Bryan for 25 years; married Miss Celeste HAWKINS in 1856 at Fulton, TN; came to TX in Oct.1861, locating at Ft. Worth; moved to Bryan in 1866; left widow & 4 children: Mr. J.P. WILSON, Jr., Mrs. J.W. BARTON of Dallas, Mr. Sam B. WILSON and Miss Blanche WILSON of Bryan; retired grocer; member of Christian Church. (weekly) Brazos Pilot, 27 July 1899, p.2, col.3. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 27 July 1899, p.1, col.6

Jeremiah

Aged 75 years, 7 months, 27 days; had lived in TX about 2 years; died at home of his son-in-law Prof. J.W. CARSON at Pitts Bridge in Burleson Co.; Mrs. J.W. CARSON was the only remaining member of his family; buried Bryan cemetery 27 Sept.1898. Bryan Morning Eagle, 27 Sept.1898, p.2, col.4. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 13 Oct.1898, p.2, col.3

John

African American; aged 1; died Apr.1869; born TX. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.1576

John

His inquest was paid for on 12 Nov.1879. Brazos County Commissioners Minutes, vol.C, p.95.

John S.

John S. WILSON died in 1858; he left a wife Mary M. WILSON and a daughter Emma DURANT (formerly Emma WILSON), wife of James B. DURANT; 8 Jan.1868. Brazos County Deeds, Book I, pp.236-238.

L., Mrs.

Aged 22; died Mar.1870, dis. of shin?; born NC. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.191

Laura B., Mrs.

Mrs. --- WILSON, aged about 60, died; wife of Rev. James WILSON; died at Austin where she had gone for treatment; buried at Presbyterian Church on Payne Prairie. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 27 Dec.1900, p.6, col.2. Laura B. WILSON, died 18 Dec.1900, buried New Church Cemetery. Brazos County Cemeteries, p.271.

Lenore

Aged 8 months; died Mar.1870, measles; born TX. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.489.

Lucy Seymour, Mrs.

Wife of Mr. W.S. WILSON; left 3 children; died at Bryan. Galveston Daily News, 22 June 1894, p.1, col.7

Mandy

On 19 Dec.1897 people were paid for having sat up with Mandy WILSON, an insane person who died in the Brazos Co. jail; also, her burial expenses were paid on that same day. Brazos County Commissioners Minutes, book F, pp.75, 76.

Martha J.

Aged 2; died Sept.1870; born TX. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.1177

Mary L.

Case 38 ½ filed 20 Feb.1871. WPA Probate Index. Probate Packet 38; Mary S. WILSON; Mary A. LEONARD, daughter of Mary S. WILSON, & her husband J.B. LEONARD. Brazos Genealogist, v.16, no.3, p. 107. Ordered that will of Mary S. WILSON decd. be admitted for probate & that Mary A. LEONARD be appointed executrix; 31 Mar.1871. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book D, p.27.

N.R., Mrs.

Buried 28 Mar.1870, Bryan. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Bryan, TX, Register 1, p.118.

Sam

African American; died from heart disease; lived in Bryan; aged about 40. Bryan Daily Eagle, 29 Sept.1896, p.4, col.2

Thomas A.

T.A. WILSON, case 170a filed 14 Nov.1865. WPA Probate Index. Probate packet 170a; T.A. WILSON, died 1 Sept.1866; he left wife Patience N. WILSON. Brazos Genealogist, v.17, no.3, p.93. Patience N. WILSON, admx. of Thomas A. WILSON decd., was given permission to sell land in Washington Co.; 3 Dec.1870. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book D, p.7.

T.D., Colonel

Isaac FULKERSON, executor of his estate, was sued first by WILSON's heirs, 2nd by Hiram MORRISON; WILSON had been married twice, and left children by both wives; Mrs. Ruth DAVIS was one of his children. Brenham Daily Banner, 11 Nov.1881, p.2, col.3. Galveston Daily News, 10 Nov.1881, p.1, col.6; 21 Mar.1882, p.1, col.7; 29 Mar.1883, p.1, cols. 5-6. T.D. WILSON, case 215 (no papers) filed 23 Jan.1882. WPA Probate Index. Estate of T.D. WILSON paid for funeral notice on 9 Nov.1881. Brazos Pilot Ledger, p.218.

Will

Case 535 filed 19 Nov.1895. WPA Probate Index.

William

Was a convict; was killed in 1879 by Andrew JACKSON. Galveston Daily News, 26 Mar.1884, p.1, col.6

WINDSOR

Lee

Aged 15; son of Mr. & Mrs. Hugh WINDSOR of Reliance; buried at Wickson. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 21 Sept.1899, p.6, col.5

WINTER

Peter

Aged 51; had lived here about 30 years; died at his home in Bryan; Catholic; left wife & several children, including son Powell WINTER of Ark.; member of Ancient Order of United Workmen, & Sons of Hermann. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 2 Aug.1900, p.7, col.5; 2 Aug.1900, p.8, col.4; 9 Aug.1900, p.3, col.1. Aged 51; died 30 July 1900, inflama.; buried 30 July 1900, city cemetery. St. Joseph Catholic Church Death Records.

WIPPRECHT

Rudolph

Committed suicide at Seguin; former professor at Texas A&M; editor of Seguin Deutsche Zeitung; had lived at New Braunfels; left wife & child in Houston. Galveston Daily News, 6 May 1892, p.5, col.5. Rudolph WIPPRECHT, case 467 filed 4 July 1892. WPA Probate Index.

WISER

George

His inquest paid for on 11 Nov.1878. Brazos County Commissioners Minutes, vol.C, p.66

WITHERS

William B. "Willie"

"Young"; a Baptist; died ca. 6 Mar.1880. South Diary, file 1-23. Aged 20; single; born TX; clerk sto.; died Mar.1880; pneumonia. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 22, family no. 199.

WITHNAN

Joseph

Native of Austria; died at his home near Bryan; farmer; left a son, John WITHNAN, a Bryan businessman. Galveston Daily News, 30 Nov.1893, p.1, col.5

WITT

B.A., Miss

Aged 17; died May 1870, measles; born TX. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.?

WITTMAN

Anna Mary, Mrs.

Aged 56; died at home of her son John WITTMAN in Bryan; buried Bryan cemetery. Bryan Daily Eagle, 8 Apr.1896, p.4, col.2. Galveston Daily News, 2 Jan.1896, p.7, col.1. Aged 67; died 31 Dec.1895, buried 1 Jan.1896, city cemetery; died from pneumonia; native of Lower Austria. St. Joseph Catholic Church Death Records.

WOHLERS

John A.

Sanders WALKER applied for letters of administration on John A. WOHLERS decd.; 26 Aug.1844. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book A, pp.5-6 (reel 1020027). John A. WAHLERS, case 159a filed 26 Aug.1844. WPA Probate Index.

WOLENTA

Frank

Name also spelled "VALENTA"; killed by a train at Millican; had formerly lived at Brenham, TX; body was sent to Brenham for burial. Brenham Daily Banner, 4 Jan.1881, p.3, col.1. Galveston Daily News, 4 Jan.1881, p.1, col.6. Galveston Weekly News, 6 Jan.1881, p.5, col.3; p.6, col.3. Houston Post, 7 Jan.1881, p.2, col.3

WOLF

Amalia

Aged 29; died 5 May 1898, tetanus; buried 6 May 1898, Calvary Cemetery; native of Moravia. St. Joseph Catholic Church Death Records.

June, Mrs.

African American; aged 70; widowed; died Mar.1880; rheuamtism. 1880 Mortality Schedule, ED 21, family no. none.

WOLFE

William V.

[Though not mentioned in his obituary, he had been stationed in Bryan in 1869]. Washington Post, 9 May 1881, p.1, col.6

WOOD

E.S., Mrs.

Died at Galveston; mother of Mrs. Geo. W. BRIGGS. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 3 Jan.1895, p.6, col.2

Jim

Aged 20; home in Hunt Co. but had been living with relatives at Millican since Nov.; nephew of Mrs. E.M. DUNLAP; died from "congestion" at Millican. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 20 Sept.1900, p.3, col.1

WOODAM

Lathel, Miss

Died of congestion at Millican; daughter of Mr. S. WOODAM, a merchant. Galveston Daily News, 9 Aug.1883, p.1, col.8

WOODLIEF

A.E., Mrs.

Aged 74; died at the home of her daughter Mrs. Helen MATHIS. Bryan Daily Eagle, 2 June 1896, p.1, col.7

Thomas Claiborne

Died of typhoid fever at Millican; aged 75. Galveston Daily News, 1 March 1873, p.2, col.6. Aged 57; died 22 Feb.1873 of typhoid fever; buried 24 Feb.1873 in cemetery south of Millican. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Bryan, TX, Register 1, p.118.

WOODRUFF

John

J.R. HOBBS & his wife Martha HOBBS, of Vera Cruz, Mexico, sold their interest in land in Madison Co.; Martha was the daughter of (and 1 of 4 heirs of) John WOODRUFF, decd.; 11 May 1870. Brazos County Deed Book L, pp.23-24.

WOODS

(child)

Infant child of Will WOODS of Brazos bottom died; buried at Bethel. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 8 Sept.1898, p.3, col.2

Charley

African American; aged 22; killed by William PORCH on 25 Dec.1898. Brazos County Inquest Records, pp.10-11 (microfilm # 1020045).

Ella, Mrs.

Died at Harvey; buried at Brightlight. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 22 Nov.1900, p.3, col.2

Robert

Robt. WOODS, case 156a filed 29 June 1846. WPA Probate Index. Selina WOODS applied for letters of administration on Robert WOODS, decd.; 30 Mar.1846. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book A, p.41 (reel 1020027). Selina WOODS appointed guardian for Mary Ann, Elizabeth, Robert Henry, & John WOODS. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book A, p.45 (reel 1020027). Salina BUTVILLE was administrator of Robert WOODS decd.; 30 Dec.1846. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book A, p.51 (reel 1020027).

WOOLARD

---

Burial expenses for -- WOOLARD, a pauper, were paid for on 21 Sept.1876. Brazos County Commissioners Minutes, vol.B, p.200.

WOOLF

David

Died at Bryan; an "old citizen." Denison Daily Cresset, 23 May 1878, p.3, col.1. Galveston Daily News, 22 May 1878, p.1, col.3

I.P., Mr.

Aged about 30; agent of TX Midland Railroad at Kaufman; son of Mr. & Mrs. Morris WOOLF of Bryan; left wife & child; buried at Bryan; wife's mother was Mrs. FLETCHER; member of Odd Fellows; brother-in-law of Joe GROGINSKY & Mr. D.S. HART; raised in Bryan. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 1 Mar.1900, p.6, col.2; 8 Mar.1900, p.5, col.1

Rosalie, Mrs.

Aged 53 years, 2 months, 4 days; native of province of Posen, Germany; had lived in U.S. for 30 years or more; wife of M. WOOLF; mother of 6 children, 3 living & 3 dead; living were Mrs. Joe GROGINSKI, Mrs. D.S. HART & Dave WOOLF; died in Bryan; had 2 sisters, Mrs. Lena VOGEL of Bryan & the other in Posen, Germany; had 2 brothers Mr. Marx PINSKI in St. Louis, MO and the other in New Orleans. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 22 Nov.1900, p.6, cols.1-2; 22 Nov.1900, p.7, col.1

WOOTEN

---

Blakey, George & Thomas WOOTEN, minors, case 164a filed 6 Sept.1844. WPA Probate Index.

---

Emma & Mary WOOTEN, minors, case 389 filed 8 May 1889. WPA Probate Index. Emma, Mary & R.L. WOOTEN, minors, case 440 filed 27 Dec.1890. WPA Probate Index.

--- (child)

Funeral held on 4 Sept.1874; child of Mr. WOOTEN. South Diary, file 1-17

Paulina D.

P.D. WOOTEN, case 59 ½ filed 7 July 1863. WPA Probate Index. Thos. J. WOOTTON was appointed admr. of the estate of his mother Polena D. WOOTTON; 24 Apr.1863. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book C, p.175. W.W. JONES admr. of Paulina D. WOOTTEN decd. sold land; 3 Feb.1868. Brazos County Deeds, Book I, pp.36-37.

Thomas J.

Case 54 ¾ filed 10 May 1861. WPA Probate Index. Probate packet 52; T.J. WOOTEN. Brazos Genealogist, v.16, no.3, p.110. Jabez M. ROBERTS & Martha J. ROBERTS were appointed admrs. of Thomas J. WOOTTON decd.; 26 Nov.1860. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book C, p.113. "William DUNLAP vs. Paulina WOOTEN & the heirs at law of Thomas WOOTEN decd." Brazos County District Court Civil Minutes, Book C, pp.3-4. Paulina D. WOOTEN, widow of Thomas J. WOOTEN decd., as guardian of John B., Thomas J. & George WOOTEN; John J. & Martha J. JONES his wife; & Paulina D. WOOTEN sold Greenville T. WOOTEN land; dated 25 Jan.1843. Brazos County Deeds, Book B, p.71. "Paulina D. WOOTEN and Others v. William DUNLAP"; heirs of Thomas J. WOOTEN, deceased, include Paulina D. WOOTEN, his widow, and Martha J. JONES, Kitty Ann DARR, G.T. WOOTEN, Thomas WOOTEN, George WOOTEN, and the heirs of Paulina D. McCARTY, formerly Paulina D. WOOTEN, deceased. 20 Texas Reports 183 (1857).

T.P., Mr.

Born Apr.1837 Houston Co., GA; came to TX in 1870 & lived for 2 months in Limestone Co., then moved to Bryan; married Miss Donna DEAN in 1860; they had 8 children; wife & 3 children survived him: Mrs. NIXON of Belton & Mr. W.P. & Mr. J.H. WOOTEN of Bryan; Methodist; member of Ancient Order of United Workmen. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 31 May 1900, p.2, col.1; 7 June 1900, p.2, col.1. Houston Daily Post, 29 May 1900, p.5, col.2. T.P. WOOTEN, case 640 filed 22 June 1900. WPA Probate Index.

WORLEY

Benjamin

Aged 58; died 13 Oct.1878, from congestion; buried 14 Oct.1878, Bryan Cemetery. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Bryan, TX, Register 1, p.120.

WRAY

J.F.

Case 171a filed 17 Feb.1868. WPA Probate Index.

WREN

Clarence

Died. Galveston Daily News, 1 Jan.1884, p.2, col.4

John

Buried 25 Aug.1869, Bryan. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Bryan, TX, Register 1, p.118.

Kate Laura, Mrs.

Aged 50; came to TX in 1872; married Mr. W.E. WREN in Grimes Co.; maiden name GAITHER; left 2 sisters in Madison Co.: Mrs. J.C. WEBB & Mrs. Wesley TOWNS; left husband & 3 children Misses Trannie & Belle WREN & Leroy WREN; Baptist; died in Bryan; buried at Iola. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 29 Mar.1900, p.1, col.6. Houston Daily Post, 6 Apr.1900, p.9, col.1

Rich

Aged 16; laborer; died Jan.1870, disease of brain; born Ala. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.486

WRENN

W.M., Mr.

Mr. --- WRENN was buried on 18 Feb.1877; Baptist. South Diary, file 1-20. W.M. WRENN was buried 18 Feb.1877. Collie-Cooper, p.10.

WRIGHT

Andrew

Bryan resident; died at Allenfarm; brother to Mrs. Eugene BONNEVILLE. Galveston Daily News, 25 Dec.1885, p.2, col.2

WYATT

---, Mrs.

Aged 19; wife of Will WYATT of Providence; buried Jones Cemetery. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 1 Feb.1900, p.3, col.2

C., Mr.

Lived at & buried at Bethel. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 14 July 1898, p.3, col.2

Clark

Manager of J.W. COULTER's farm in Brazos bottom; left mother & other relatives. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 2 Aug.1900, p.2, col.1

J.C.

Case 646 filed 15 Aug.1900 and case 647 filed 20 Aug.1900. WPA Probate Index.

Scott

Died at his home at the "old ROBERT's place" 6 miles from Bryan. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 15 Nov.1894, p.3, col.2

WYMOLA

Francisca

Aged 9 years; died 20 July 1900, inflamation; buried 21 July 1900, "private cemetery." St. Joseph Catholic Church Death Records.

Frank

Aged 62; died at his home near Wheelock; buried at Catholic Cemetery in Bryan; had been in U.S. 26 years; left wife & 9 children including Jake WYMOLA of Bryan. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 22 Feb.1900, p.3, col.3. Name given as Frantisek VYMOLA; aged 62 years; died 19 Feb.1900, asthma; buried Calvary Cemetery; native of Moravia. St. Joseph Catholic Church Death Records. Frank WYMOLA, case 636 (no papers) filed 23 Mar.1900. WPA Probate Index.

WYSE

Chas. H.

45 years old; left a wife & son Ira & daughter Lucile, plus 5 brothers; brother-in-law was Mr. Jno. M. CALDWELL; lived in Bryan over 22 years; served as Bryan alderman for 2 terms; member of Ancient Order of United Workmen. (weekly) Brazos Pilot, 27 July 1899, p.5, cols. 4-6. C.H. WYSE, case 629 (no papers); no date. WPA Probate Index. Mary E. WYSE of Dallas Co., Tx., widow of C.H. WYSE, sold part of lots 3-8 in block 175 to Samuel LEVY; 7 Jan. 1900. Brazos Co. Deed Book 18, pp.457-458

Mary Emma, Mrs.

Mrs. --- WYSE, wife of John T. WYSE, died at Boerne; buried at Boonville; left husband & children & her mother Mrs. James MITCHELL. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 8 July 1897, p.3, col.3. Mary Emma WYSE, died 5 July 1897, buried Boonville. Brazos County Cemeteries, p.276. Emma WYSE, case 598 filed 23 Feb.1898. WPA Probate Index.

Y

YARDLEY

J.T., Mr.

Died at the home of his brother W.D. YARDLEY in the Bethel community; born TN; aged 39 years; unmarried; his father lived at Ennis; buried Bethel cemetery. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 21 Dec.1899, p.5, col.4

YATES

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R.A. & Thomas YATES, case 448 filed 30 Apr.1891. WPA Probate Index.

Ella

Died of yellow fever. Galveston Daily News, 11 Oct.1867, p.2, col.3

Lafayette

Case 175a filed 10 Mar.1868. WPA Probate Index. J.S. STEWART was appointed admr. pro tem for Lafayette YATES decd.; 29 Nov.1867. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book C, pp.333-334. Susan G. YATES, surviving widow of Lafayette YATES decd., and his partner J.S. STEWART, sold land; 7 Feb.1870. Brazos County Deeds, Book K, pp.163-164.

O.P., Dr.

Died of yellow fever, at Millican. Flake's Daily Bulletin, 3 Oct.1867, p.4. Galveston Daily News, 2 Oct.1867, p.2, col.4; also p.3, col.1

YEAGER

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Fritz YEAGER, minor, case 335 filed 14 Dec.1886. WPA Probate Index.

Lula, Mrs.

Born 4 June 1871; died at her home near Benchley; married H.M. YEAGER 4 Aug.1891; left father, brother, husband & daughter Gertrude; buried at Thompson Creek cemetery. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 26 May 1898, p.3, col.1.

YOUNG

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Annie, James & Walter YOUNG, minors, case 140 filed 12 Jan.1878. WPA Probate Index. George H. YOUNG was appointed guardian of Annie E., James & Walter YOUNG, minors; 26 January 1878. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book E, p.78.

---, Dr.

Died of yellow fever, at Millican. Flake's Daily Bulletin, 3 Oct.1867, p.3, col.1; also p.4

W., Mr.

Lived on CLAY farm; buried at Millican. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 25 Oct.1899, p.3, col.1

Wash

Died Apr.1870. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.?

William

Case 174a filed 31 Jan.1847. WPA Probate Index. John F. GALAWAY appointed admr. of William YOUNG decd.; 25 Jan.1847. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book A, p.52 (reel 1020027).

Z

ZABO

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Emma, Frank & John ZABO, minors, case 361 filed 31 Oct.1887. WPA Probate Index.

Joseph

"BUCKHOLTS & COTTON vs. Joseph ZABO"; case 1579; dated 10 Sept.1878. Death of ZABO suggested. Brazos County District Court, Civil Minutes, Vol.F, p.399.

ZAPELACH

Peter

Bohemian; aged about 35 to 40; found hanged; from Burleson Co.; Tom BIANSKI charged with murder. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 27 May 1897, p.3, col.2. Caldwell News-Chronicle, 4 June 1897, p.3, col.2

ZDARIL

Joseph

Died 25 Apr.1896, accidental suicide; buried 26 Apr.1896, private cemetery at the "Providenced"; native of Moravia. St. Joseph Catholic Church Death Records.

ZEMANEK

Charles

Aged 8 years, 1 month, 10 days; died 1 Jan.1899, typhoid fever; buried 2 Jan.1899, Smetana P.O. Cemetery; native of Brazos Co. St. Joseph Catholic Church Death Records.

Henry

Aged 14 years, 11 months; died 25 Oct.1898, diptheria; buried 26 Oct.1898, Smetana P.O. cemetery; native of Brazos Co. St. Joseph Catholic Church Death Records.

ZEPHYR

Dan

African American; killed in Millican riot. Galveston Daily News, 13 Aug.1868, p.2, col.4. Also see: Freedmen's Bureau Records, vol.3, case 1957.

ZERBST

Cathrine

Aged 19; widowed; died Apr.1870, pneumonia; born TX. 1870 Mortality Schedule, family no.11

Charles W.

Case 26 filed 31 Aug.1868. WPA Probate Index. Henrietta ZERBST appinted admx. of Charles W. ZERBST decd.; 25 Sept.1868. Brazos County Probate Minutes, Book C, p.428. Probate packet no.2; Henrietta ZERBST, widow; contest filed by Catherine ZERBST, widow of C.W. ZERBST, son of Charles W. & Henrietta ZERBST; heirs Ferdinand ZERBST, Augusta CURTIN [KURTEN] wife of Henry CURTIN, & Annie ZERBST. Brazos Genealogist, v.16, no.1, pp.6-7.

Henrietta

Case 82 filed 13 Oct.1875. WPA Probate Index. "Henry KURTEN admr. of Henrietta ZERBST vs. E. TOBY et al."; case 1502; dated 10 Sept.1878. Brazos County District Court, Civil Minutes, Vol.F, p.398.

ZIMMERMAN

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Clinton ZIMMERMAN, minor, case 546 filed 5 May 1896. WPA Probate Index.

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Martha Ann ZIMMERMAN et al., case 565 (no papers) filed 5 Feb.1897. WPA Probate Index.

J.B.

Died from la grippe; b. Madison Co., TX, in 1858; raised in Crockett, TX; leaves wife & 2 small children; was a lawyer; member of Ancient Order of United Workmen and Masonic Lodge. Galveston Daily News, 3 Jan.1892, p.10, col.3; 11 Jan.1892, p.3, col.5; Houston Post, 3 January 1892, p.2, col.2. Also: Funeral held 3 Jan.1892; buried Bryan cemetery. South Diary, file 1-32. Resolution on the death of J.B. ZIMMERMAN, aged 33. Brazos County District Court Civil Minutes, vol.H, pp.114-115.

John F.

Case 545 filed 21 Apr.1896. WPA Probate Index.

Johnnie B.

Aged 2 years, 9 months; son of Mrs. Minnie ZIMMERMAN. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 6 Dec.1894, p.4, col.2; 13 Dec.1894, p.6, col.2

ZUBER

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Edna & Mabel ZUBER, minors, case 407 filed 26 Dec.1889. WPA Probate Index.

Darthula

Born 14 Mar.1890; eldest daughter of Mr. & Mrs. J.A. ZUBER of Iola; niece of Mr. D.C. ZUBER of Bryan; had formerly lived in Bryan; had "inflamatory rheumatism which terminated in dropsy of the heart." (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 11 May 1899, p.3, col.1; 1 June 1899, p.3, col.5

ZULCH

Julius, Sr.

Aged 69; died at his home at Willow Hole, Madison Co.; had lived at Willow Hole for "a third of a century"; buried at Willow Hole; Mason; married Miss MARTIN in Madison Co.; owned much property in Bryan; left wife & 7 children, Mr. W.L. ZULCH, Dr. Julius ZULCH, Jr., Mrs. J.B. ZIMMERMAN, Mrs. Tom SEARCY, Misses Pearl, Cora & Davie ZULCH; German-American. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 1 Mar.1900, p.2, col.4; 1 Mar.1900, p.6, col.2; 8 Mar.1900, p.1, col.5. Houston Daily Post, 25 Feb.1900, p.6, col.5

ZUMA

Mary

Aged 10 months; died 2 Oct.1899, dysentery; buried 3 Oct.1899, Calvary Cemetery; native of Brazos Co.; name might be TUMA. St. Joseph Catholic Church Death Records.

Teresia

Aged 72; died 6 Feb.1894; buried 7 Feb.1894; name might be TUMA; born Moravia; died from grippe. St. Joseph Catholic Church Death Records.

Tony

Lived outside Bryan; buried Bryan cemetery 19 Nov.1895. Bryan Daily Eagle, 7 Jan.1896, p.1, col.4

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