Dallas County, Texas - The whole text, 1892 (part 18 of 32)

iT. REV. ALEXANDER CHARLE.S GARRETT. Bishop of Northern Tesas, residing at Dallas, was bom in eoantj S%o, Ireland, in 1^32, the joangest child . of RcT. John Garrett, rector of Ballymote ^ parish for half a eentnij, the living being held by his grandfather and great-grandfather for IS^J Tears. His father was a man of sterling traits of character, leaving his imprint ' npoa his time. He died in 1S54. His wife, j before marriage Eliza Fry. was the daughter of Henry Fry, of eoanty Roscommon, Ireland. They had Hfteen children: five of the sons became ministers of die gospeL

Early in life, Mr. Garrett, whoee name heads this notice, was sent to school at Laean, near Doblin, where he eontinaed for eight years, when he entered the Cniv»sity of Dnblin, with the nltintiate view of edaeating of Arts in the first dass. Then be took a divinity coarse, and the Divinity Testimoniam in 1^56. and was wdained deaeoB in Joly that year, and in Joly next year as priest. He s»-ved thee years as carafie to Bev. Thomas Lowndes, rector of East Woridham, in Hampshire. England. Next he served tea years as a miseioaary on the northwest coast of America in TaneoBv^s Island; then he took the palpit of St. James' Church in San Franeiseo until 1S72: next he served in the cathedral at Omaha, Nebraska, until 1874, whoi he was d^eeted to the episcopate by the general convention. Was consecrated missiooary Bishop to northwestern Texas at Trinity Cfaardi in Omaha, December 20, 1374, by the Rev. Robert H. Clarkson. D. Bishop of Ne- Uaska; Rf. Rev. Daniel S. Tattle. S. T. D.. Bishop of Utah: the Rt. Rev. William H. Hare. D. Bishop of Niobrara, and Ri. Rev. John F. Spaalding, D. D., Bishop of Colorado. He received the degree of LL. D. from the university in 1S76, and that of D. D. from the University of Dublin in 1SS2.

When he arrived in Texas. December 31, his territory embraced 1<».*XN} sqnare miles, and in this vast tract there were only three diurdi buildings of his denomination, and they were smalL wooden structures. He began work at onee, by p»sonal visitation. When after that the first annual convocation met. the Bishop had prepared ^The Bishop's Primary Charge,'" - a production that stands withoat a rival for far seeing wisdom and deamess of instmetioa. After Xea years of work the plan has not been changed, all the wotk bdng performed, as the documents will show, along the primitive road. As a ijADlSON M. MILLER (deceased) was one of the earliest settlers of '^^^ Dallas county, Texas, and while this is true of many others, few distinguished tlieinselves more for business ability and a strict adherence to the true principles of manhood than the subject of this sketch. He was born in Georgia, in 1814, but in 1832 removed to Alabama, where he began life for himself at the age of eighteen years. He was overseer of three large plantations, and during his career as their manager, he distinguished himself for his sound good sense, as well as for his managerial and financial ability. In 1844, he enlisted under Captain Wallace, as ranger, at which he continued two years in Texas, at the end of which time he located a homestead, then returned to Mississippi for his two children, and with them returned to Texas and settled on the land, which consisted of 640 acres. He engaged in general farming and the mercantile business on a small scale, but the latter enterprise continued to grow until it became one of the central trading points of a large tract of country. At his death, which occurred April 1, 1860, he was estimated to be worth about $100,000, much of which the rightful heirs werei'obbed of. Mr. Miller was interested in the public welfare and was one of those instrumental in securing the Texas Central Railroad.

daughter of Benjamin and Mary McCluskey. She was a faithful member of the Bresbyterian Church, and after having borne her husband four children, died June 11, 1844. Their eldest child, M. C, is now the widow of Quincy A. Sweatt, a sketch of whom is given in this work; William died when nine years old; Josephine and the fourth child died in infancy. Mr. Miller was married a second time, in 1846, to Miss Mary Rawlins, who died in 1857, a zealous member of the Christian Church. She bore Mr. Miller the following children: Benjamin F., who died at the age of sixteen, while serving in the Confederate army; Fredonia died in 1863; Madison M., who was born in 1851, and now resides on the old homestead. March 2, 1880, he was married to Lulu S. White, who was born in 1856, and to their union three children have been born; Lulu B.; Benjamin W. and Flora L. Madison M. Miller and his wife are members of the Christian Church, in which he is now serving as Elder. He is a Democrat politically, and is a member of the executive committee, and president of the Democratic Club. His record as a citizen is untarnished, and in all the affairs of life he has borne himself in an upright manner, and is recognized as a man of true wortli.

ILLIAM W. HOBBS was born in Alabama, in 1833, the oldest child in the family of John T. and Caroline (Bibb) Hobbs, natives of Alabama. Their ancestors were Virginia people, and were early settlers of Alabama. John Hobbs was born in 1812, received a common- school education, and followed the vocation of a farmer all his life. In 1845, he moved from Alabama to Holmes county, Mississippi; his death occurred in Kaufman county, Texas, in 1886, at the atre of seventy-four years. He was twice married. By his first wife, nee Caroline Bibli, he liad six cliildren, of whom only W. W. is now living. The others died young, with the exception of Caroline A., who married Thomas Bibb, a distant relative of her mother, She died, leaving a family of fonr children, who are now living in Kaufman county, Texas. Mrs. Hobbs died in 1844 or '45. After her death, Mr. Hobbs married her cousin, Lemisa A. Bibb, by whom he liad one son, Thomas B., who now resides in Kaufman county, Texas. She survived her husband one year, dying in 1887. At the age of twenty-two, William W. Hobbs left home and came to Texas, stopping in Dallas county, January 1, 1856. From the time he arrived here until May, 1857, he was engaged in teaching school. He then returned to Mississippi. While in Dallas county he was married. He was in Mississippi when the war came on, and he joined the Confederate service, becoming a member of Company G, Twenty-second Mississippi Infantry, commanded by Captain Reed and Colonel Bonliam. He participated in many important engagements, and was captured at Atlanta; was, however, only held twentyfour hours. He remained with the army until the surrender, when he returned to Mississippi and remained tliere a year. After the war he found himself " broke." He had owned several slaves. He planted a crop, but before it was harvested he sold out and came to Texas. Having but little money, he went to work on land his wife owned. After their return from Mississippi, her mother gave her fifty acres, and to this Mr. Hobbs added fifty acres more, for which he paid 15.10 per acre. Mrs. Hobbs also had seventy acres she had inherited from her father. This land, located in the Post Oaks, they sold for 11,100, and bought 160 acres, eight miles east of Dallas, paying for the same $5 an acre. That was in 1872, and the land is now valued at $50 an acre. Besides this property, Mr. Hobbs owns two other farms - eighty-nine acres of tine land in this county, and 320 acres in Kaufman county.

Mr. Hobbs was married, in 1856, to Nancy Beeman, daughter of John and Emily (Honeycutt) Beeman. Her parents were among the first settlers of this county, having located here about 1841. (See sketch of Scott Beeman in this volume.) Mr. and Mrs. Hobbs are the parents of five children: Josephine, wifeof J. D. Herndon; Hellen B., wife of John L. Furgeson; Florence, wife of P. A. Spurlock; Lennie and Gaston K. He and his wife are members of the Christian Church. Mr. Hobbs is a member of the Farmers' Alliance. He served as Deputy Sheriff two years.

J. EMM INS, junior member of the firm of Sonnetield & Emmins, con- ' tractors and builders, was born in London, England, in 1863, the second in a family of eight children born to John and Elizabeth (Hartley) Emmins, natives of London. The father was a brick contractor, and the parents still reside in London. Our subject remained in his native country until fourteen years of age, where he received his education and learned his trade, having served a four years' apprenticeship. In 1877 he emigrated to New York, remaining there and in New Jersey for two vears, thence to Cleveland, Ohio, where he worked at his trade, and in 1882 landed in Dallas county, Texas. He engaged in contracting in 1884, and this firm has worki'il principally in Dallas, havinjr eroctod the 0. W. Guild buildiiii;;, Leaehmaii bnildiiii;;. Hlakoaiiy luanufacturinii; Imildiiiir, patrol station, the music hall at the fair grounds, and many others. Mr. Eniniins takes an active part in politics, voting with the Democratic party, and in 1890 was a candidate for Alderman for that party, and made a very creditable race. The same year he also made a visit to London, England. Socially, he is a member of the 1. O. (). F., Trinity Lodge, No. 198, in which he has held the office of Vice Grand.

fie was married in Dallas, Texas, in 1886, to Carry D. Percey, a native of Missouri, and daughter of Jefferson and Anna Percey, also natives of Missouri. The father was attorney of Denison, Texas, in au early day, and his death occurred in that city in 1884; his wife died in 1883. Mr. and Mrs. Emmins have three children: Elizabeth, Nellie and Edith.

lENERAL WILLIAM LEWIS CABELL was born in Danville, Virginia, January 1, 1S27. His grandfather, Joseph Cabell, was a native of Buckingham county, Virginia, and married Miss Pocahontas Rebecca Boiling of the same county. The father of our subject. General Benjamin W. S. Cabell, was also a native of Buckingcounty, Virginia, and married Sarah E. Doswell. William L. grew to maturity on his father's farm, and at the age of eighteen years he entered the United States Military Academy at West Point, and was graduated in 1850, with high honors. He was assio-ned to duty as brevet Second Lieutenant in the Seventh Infantry. He was afterward made First Lieutenant, and in 1855 he was ap- pointed Regiment Quartermaster, which office lie held until 1858. He was then made Captain, and went on duty on tlie staff of General P. F. Smith, who was in command of the Utah expedition. At tlie close of this expedition he went to Fort Kearney to rebuild it, and in 1859 he went to Fort Arbuckle. He was engageil in this lino of work until ho sent his resignation from the regular army to President Lincoln. When this was accepted he started at once to Montgomery, Alabama, and April 19, 1861, he tendered his services to the Confederate Government. He was commissioned Major, and was ordered to Richmond, Virginia, by President Davis to organize the Quartermaster, Commissary and Medical Departments. After some active service he was promoted to the office of Brigadier General, and participated in many of the most noted engagements of the war. To trace his career in detail would be but a repetition of history, but suffice it to say that he was the soul of patriotism and courage, and a constant inspiration to his troops. With iiim it was always " Come," not " Go," and he himself was the first to reaoli the point of danger. He was captured at Mine creek, and was held a prisoner at Fort Warren until August 28, 1865. In all the scenes of carnage and the bloodshed of battle, the General never foruot his manhood, and det'enseless wonien and children ever found in him a strong protector.

iVfter the declaration of peace General Cabell returned to Austin, Texas, and reached that place foot-sore and weary. He afterward went to Arkansas, and engaged in various occupations; he was a leader there of the Democracy in the dark times of reconstruction. Under many difficulties and the most adverse circumstances he began the study of law, and was admitted to the bar. In De- ceinber, 1872, he came to Dallas as a perinanent resident. He at once took a position as a leader in all matters of importance, and has been repeatedly Mayor of the place. For years he has been in railroad building, but is now retired from active business pursuits.

General Oabell was married July 22, 1856, to Harriet A., the daughter of Major Elias Eector, and they have reared a family of children that have been an honor to their name. They are: Benjamin E., Kate Doswell, John Joseph, Lawrence Duval and Lewis Hector; Pocahontas Rebecca and William Lewis died in infancy. The mother passed away April 16, 1887. She was a woman of rare virtues, and greatly beloved by those who were in a position to know her many merits. The General is Lieutenant General of the United Confederate Veterans, and devotes much time and thought to the interests of his organization. He is a very popular speaker and is in constant demand to address his old comrades at their reunions and campfires. He has written much upon the subject of the Civil war, and he is regarded as an authority upon all que.-tions pertaininothereto. General Cabell is a man of sterling qualities and unquestioned integrity of character, and is a true representative of the typical Southern gentleman.

MM homeopathist of Dallas, Texas, was j^ born in the State of Ohio, near Toledo, in 1846, and is a son of William and Sarah (Welch) Thatcher. The father was born in 1818, and was a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church for half a century. He died in 1886. The mother was a native of

Pennsylvania, and was born in 1819. They reared a family of six children, two of whom survive, the Doctor, and Mrs. Betts, a resident of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Dr. Thatcher was educated in the hig-h school of Toledo, and afterward attended the Normal School. In 1863, at the age of seventeen years, he enlisted in the Third Ohio Cavalry, Company L, and went out in defense of the North. He saw much hard service, and was in the army until the cessation of hostilities. Two of his brothers volunteered their aid. One of them was wounded in battle, and was a prisoner at Belle Isle; the other one was captured by the famous John Morgan. On his return to civil life, Dr. Thatcher traveled extensively in the West before he began the study of medicine. He first read under the preceptorship of Dr. Dever of Dexter, Michigan, and then entered the Hemoeopathic College at Detroit, Michigan. He was graduated in 1875, and for a few years was engaged in a general practice. He then took a special course in gynecology, at different hospitals of Chicago, soon after which he came to Texas, and located at Paris. He resided there from 1882 to 1887, and in the latter year came to Dallas. Probably no man in the whole State of Texas stands higher in the estimation of the public than Dr. Thatcher. He is a patriotic citizen, a skillful physician, a scholarly and cultured gentleman.' He has won an enviable reputation in professional cii-cles, and has a large and enthusiastic patronage.

Dr. Thatcher was united in marriage, in 1876, to Miss Margaret J. Craig, a native of Michigan. One son has been born to them, W. Craig, a bright and promising child. Mrs. Thatcher is an accomplished musician, and a woman of excellent traits of character. The Doctor is a member of the Masonic fra- ternity, and belongs to the blue lodge and chapter. He is also a luember of the CI. A. R. Politically he is independent. He and his wife are both members of the Congregational Church.

fOSEPH W. RECORD is among the foremost and most enterprising and deservedly successful of the many eminent gentlemen who devote their timeand energies toward the material advancement of the best interests of Dallas. Few have achieved so general and widespread influence in real-estate circles. He was born in Lewisburg, Marshall county, Tennessee, in 1846, and in 1853 moved with his parents, George W. and Alice Amanda (Hughes) Record, to Dallas county, Te.xas. The parents were natives of Tennessee, the father born in Marshall and the mother in Shelby county, and after moving to Dallas county, Texas, the father cultivated the soil until he received his final summons. He was the first Sheriflf of Marshall county, Tennessee. The mother is also deceased. Grandfather Record was a native Virginian but moved to Tennessee at a very early day and there died. Grandfatlier Hucrhes was a native of the Old North State but moved from tliere to Tennessee, where his death occurred. Joseph "W. Record, the fourth in a family of seven children, was about seven years of age when he came with his parents to Texas, and he received a fair education in the district schools of Dallas county. He was early trained to the duties of the farm, and was engaged in tilling the soil when the war broke out. In 1861 he threw aside the implements of peace and took up the weapons of warfare, enlisting in May of that year in Company K, Nineteenth Texas Cavalry, for twelve months.

At the close of his term of enlistment he reorganized with the same company and regiment. He operated principally in Louisiana, was on the Red river campaign, also in the Arkansas campaign, Missouri campaign, and in Indian Territory. He was in the General Price raid through Missouri and at the final surrender he was on the Brazos river.

Returning to Dallas county Mr. Record engaged in farming and teaming, following the latter occupation until about 1872 or until the railroad interfered. He subsequently went to New Mexico and Colorado with cattle and remained abroad one year.

He was married in Dallas county, December 23, 1872, to Miss Cannie Thomas, daughter of A. A. and Mary (Armstrong) Thomas, natives of Missouri and Arkansas, respectively. Both parents are deceased. After marriage Mr. Record settled in Dallas, and in 1874 was made Deputy Sheriff under James E. Barclay, serving the entire term. He has ever taken a decided interest in politics and votes with the Democratic party. He is a member of the K. of P., Dallas Lodge, No. 78, and is also a member of the uniformed rank of K. of P. He is a member of the I. O. 0. F., Dallas Lodge, No. 44, and a member of the K. of H. His marriage resulted in the birth of two children: Lula Lee and James E.

^;)M^ILAS HOPKINS, a retired farmer, fflrol '''*^ twenty acres of land and a beauti- ^^^ ful home in the suburbs of Oak Cliff, where he is comfortably situated and sursounded by everything that goes to make life enjoyable. He is well aijd favorably

Milas Hopkins was born in Polk county, Missouri, June 22, 1842, the youngest of the ten children of John and Margaret (Fox) Hopkins. His father was a native of one of the Carolinas and a son of James Hopkins, who was of English and Welsh ancestry. The Hopkins family moved to Tennessee when John was a child, and in that State he was reared and married. The mother of our subject was a daughter of Hugh Fox, who also moved from Carolina to Tennessee at an early day. For a time Mr. Hopkins was engaged in farming in Tennessee. In 1834 he moved to Illinois and two years later to Folk county, Missouri, where he lived until 1847. That year he immigrated to Dallas county, Texas, coming here with ox teams. Here he died in January, 1849, at the age of fifty years. After his death Mrs. Hopkins bought 320 acres from John J. Metcalf. Her children improved a farm of seventy- five acres. Their family consisted of ten children: all lived to be grown and three still survive. Mr.' Hopkins departed thie life in 1864.

The subject of our sketch was five years old when he came to Texas, and here on the frontier farm he was reared. He resided with his mother until her death and after that remained on the old homestead until the spring of 1868, when he purchased 200 acres of partially improved land, and farmed on it until 1889. That year he sold out, receiving $125 per acre, the purchase price having been §55.80 per acre.

Mr. Hopkins was married, January 25, 1872, to Miss Elvira Elizabeth Neelly, a daughter of Pallas Neelly,of whom mention is made elsewhere in this volume. Following is the issue from this uuiou: Mary Lou

Henry, Margaret, George W., Grover Cleveland, Cora Elizabeth, and James who died when two weeks old, and another child that died in infancy. Mrs. Hopkins is a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Mr. Hopkins is a member of the A. F. & A. M., Oak Cliff Lodge, No. 705, of which he was a charter member. He was formerly a member of the Tannehill Lodge, No. 52.

Mr. Neelly was born in Polk county, Missouri, August 18, 1840, son of Pallas and Lucinda (Hopkins) Neelly, natives of Maury county, Tennessee, His father was a son of George Neelly, a native of South Carolina, and his great-grandfather Neelly was born in Scotland, came to America before the Revolution and fought as a soldier in that war. George Neelly was drowned in the Mississippi river when his son Pallas was six years old, and the latter was reared in Arkansas by Simon Trent, an old friend of the family. The mother of our subject is a daughter of James Hopkins and is of English descent. She and Mr. Neelly went to Missouri, where they became acquainted and were mari'ied. He engaged in farming in that State until the troblons times of the Civil war. Six children were born to them, of whom three, G. W. and two daughters, survive. James H. died in 1857, at the age of fourteen; John W., a member of Company G, Tenth Missouri Infantry, died in prison at Alton, during the war, aged nineteen; and Thomas S. was killed during a skirmish near Bentonville, at the age of sixteen years. Mr. Neelly and his three sons were in service, and, during their absence, owing to the condition of affairs in Missouri, Miss Neelly loaded her household goods into the wa^on with her two little girls, aged twelve and fourteen, and came to Dallas county, Texas. They were eight weeks in making the journey and encountered many obstacles on the way, their oxen dying. After the war she was joined by her husband and they made their home where Oak Cliff is now located. There Mr. Neelly died, on the 5th of February, 1877. Mrs. Neelly is still living, in this county. She was reached the advanced age of eighty-three years and retains her physical and mental vigor to a remarkable degree. He was a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, to which she also belongs.

Their son, G. W., was reared on the farm and was at home when the war broke out. He enlisted under General Price, came South and was assigned to Company C, Tenth Missouri Cavalry, and was commissioned as Second Lieutenant. At Humansville, Missouri, he was wounded in the right shoulder, which disabled him from active service for a year, and from the effects of which he has never fully recovered. He served till the close of the war and was discharged at Shreveport, June 8, 1865, after which he joined the family in Texas, walking from Shreveport to Dallas. For two years he engaged in teaching school. Then he purchased a team and utensils and devoted his attention to the agricultural pursuits on his present farm.

December 21, 1871, he married Miss Elvia J. flight, a native of Texas and a daughter of Kobert A. and Martha A. (Jordan) Ilight, who came from Tennessee to Texas in 1860. His wife died on the 6th of August,

1878, and December 28, 1881, Mr. Neelly wedded her sister. Miss Louisa P. Hight. He has three children by his first marriage and four by the latter, viz.: Martha L., wife of James Barker, Dallas county; MoUie E. ; Addie E. A.; George W., Jr.; Fanny P.; Eula Lee and Laura A.

In 1872 he purchased his farm of 110 acres, which he has improved and on which he has since resided. He now owns 226 acres of land and is engaged in general farming. He is a member of the A. F. & A. M., Oak Clifl" Lodge, No. 705, and Dallas Chapter, No. 47; has passed all the chairs of the blue lodge, served one year as Grand Deacon of the Grand Lodge and two years as District Deputy Grand -master. His political views are in harmony with Democratic principles.

VAN" W. BOLTON settled in the northeastern part of Dallas county thirtythree years ago, and hence is to be classed with the pioneers of this county.

Mr. Bolton was born in Humphreys county, Tennebsee, March 8, 1833, son of William and Jane (Cooly) Bolton, the former a native of Virginia, and the latter of North Carolina. His father was Captain of a company in the war of 1812. He was twice married, by the first union having four children and by the second five. The children by his first wife are William T. and James, deceased; Aljigail, who became the wife of C. K. Weaver; and Nancy, deceased. The names of the other children are Benjamin W., deceased; Evan W.; Henry; Elizabeth, wife of Joe Scales; and Charles M., deceased. The father died in 1840, and the mother of our subject departed this life in 1850, aged forty-five years. Evan remained with his

Mr. Bolton was united in marriage with Francis J. Parker, March 11, 1856. Her birth occurred on the 11th of August, 1837. The year following their njarriage they came to Dallas county, Texas, and settled where the family now resides. Mr. Bolton purchased 100 acres of land, which he has improved and on which he has a nice little home. Twelve children have been born to them, all now living except one. Their names are as follows: Perraelia A., wife of J. G. Drake; James W. ; William H. ; Amanda J., wife of A. J. Berriman; Malana T., wife of C J. Mayers; Mary L., wife James A. Wilson; Sarah E., wife of J. G. Hutston; Hattie B., wife of J. H. Hutston; Lucy A.; Margaret P.; and Benjamin L.

During the late war Mr Bolton served in the army, under B. Warren Stone. Wheu the war was over lie returned home and again took up his agricultural pursuits, which occupation has since claimed his attention. He served as Constable of his township three years, and as School Director twenty-one years.

|EORGE W. JAMES was born in Jasper county, Missouri, September 24, 1846. His parents, Hannibal and Charlotte P. (Bradtield) James, were born in Loudoun county, Virginia, the former on the 20th of March, 1810, and the latter on the 22d of June, 1815. They were married in 1841, and that same year moved to Jasper county, Missouri, where they made their home for twenty-three years, after which they moved to Dallas county, Texas. Mr. James rented land in this county two years and then bouglit a farm near Garland. They lived on it until 1889, when he and his wife, becoming advanced in years, they broke up housekeeping and went to live with their two sons, Joseph M. and George W., spending most of their time with George. They lived happily together over fifty years and had the pleasure of celebrating their golden wedding. Mrs. James was called to tiie world beyond on the 1st of April, 1891, at the age of seventy-five years, nine months and nine days. Eight children wei-e born to them, all dying in infancy except three. Jefferson T. died in the army in 1863, and only two are now living.

George W., the subject of this sketch, served eight months in the Southern army during the latter part of the war, being a member of Price's army in tiie Indian department. While he was not in any regular engagement, he took part in sevei-al skirmishes.

December 29, 1870, Mr. James was united in marriage with Miss M. C. Jones. She was born in McMinn county, Tennessee, December 23, 1851. Her father, Robert D. Jones, was a native of Yirginia, born April 9, 1812, and her mother, nee Martha E. King, was born in Virginia in 1820, their marriage occurring in 1840. The mother departed this life in December, 1859, and the father passed away in 1881. Following are the names of their children: James W. ; Ellen M., wife of B. F. McDaniel; John T.; Joseph A.; Mary E., wife of C. S. Newton; Horace K. ; Martha C, wife of G. W. James; Lucinda, wife of S. F. Hustead; Amanda, wife of James T. Murrell; Robert H.; and George W., who died at the age of sixteen years.

land for three years and then purchased a farm of 100 acres. To this he has since added 200 acres more, now owning 300 acres on Dntcii creek, located within half a mile of Garland. Here he has a fine residence and barn, and everything conveniently arranged for successfully carrying on farming operations, and the most of the improvements on this place he has made himself. He and his wife are the parents of two children: Charlotte E., born in Dallas county, November 30, 1S71, and Horace H., born at the same place, September 23, 1875. Although Mr. James was deprived of early educational advantages himself he believes in giving his children a good schooling. He and his wife are members of the Missionary Baptist Church.

fHOMAS F. McENNlS, vice-president and manager of the Dallas Elevator Company, is an enterprising and progressive citizen, and one in whom Dallas county takes a just pride. He comes from Revolutionary stock, from ancestors who brooked no injustice, but made themselves masters of circumstances; his paternal forefathers took an active part in the Revolution in Ireland, and his maternal ancestors participated in the American revolution. Thomas McNeir, great-grand-uncle of Mr. McEnnis, served in the Revolutionary war with marked distinction, and his grandfather, Lieutenant George McNeir, was in Fort Henry at the time of the bombardment of that place, and defended the original star-spangled banner that furnished the subject of the immortal ode. Mr. McEnnis, although living in St. Louis during the late Civil war, was one of the most thorough Southern sympathizers; he was a political prisoner, and was one of eleven men in St. Louis county who were registered as enemies to the Government, rather than give up their allegiance to the Confederacy, which they believed was right. Mr. McEnnis was born in St. Louis, December 17, 1839, and received his education in various schools and colleges in that city, finally entering the St. Louis University. When he left this institution he went to learn the ship chandler's business, an industry which led him into other lines; he invested in a flour mill in Illinois, and afterward, in 1875, came to Texas and engaged in the same business at Ennis; and was afterward engaged in the same business at Galveston, but disposed of all liis milling interests to embark in the grain and flour trade in Dallas; this business he conducted for ten years, but at the end of that period accepted the vice-presidency and management of the Dallas Elevator Company. He was one of the most prominent factors in the organization of the first board of trade and was its first president. With a few other merchants he formed the Merchants' Exchange Association, which, within a few days raised the funds for building the Merchants' Exchange; this edifice was erected at a cost of $45,000. Mr. Mc- Ennis was afterward president of the Exchange. He was one of the most energetic workers in raising the money for the building of the Mexican Central railroad, now the Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe railroad. He was first vice-president and one of the orginators of the Dallas Homestead & Loan Association, of which he was a charter member; this is one of the most successful associations of this character in the South, and since then has been a charter member of two other successful building and loan associations, and at all times has assisted the public and private en-

Ill religion Mr. McEnnis is a Catholic, and has assisted in building up churches, schools and orphan asylums in Dallas and other portions of Texas: has been treasurer of the local branch of the Catholic Knights of America in Dallas for ten years, and is State treasurer of the association.

He has three children married: Joseph E, at Houston; Mrs. Emma Alston and Mrs. Regina Spann; and has two single sons - John George and William McEnnis of this city.

!ILL1AM H. LITMNEY, one of the prosperous young farmers of Dallas county, Texas, was born in this county, September 25, 1862. His parents were among the pioneer settlers of Texas, and on the frontier farm he was reared. He started out in lite with limited means, but by honest industry and good management he has become the owner of 106 acres of tine land, all under fence, fifty acres in cultivation and the rest in pasture. This land is rolling and consists of a sandy loam.

October 15, 1884, Mr. Lumney was united in marriage with Miss Frances Potter, who was born March 29, 1862, daughter of John P. Potter. A biography of Mr. Potter will be found on another page of this volume. Mr. and Mrs. Lumney have had two children: Elsie and Nanna Oda.

Mr. Lumney's father, Thomas Lumney, was a man possessed of sterling qualities, and in his composition were found those elements that go to make up the true pioneer. He was married on the 25th of September, 1832, to Rachel Haught, and when, in 1845, they came from Hlinois to Dallas county, Texas, their family consisted of two children. They at first settled on a headriglit, and several years later had the misfortune to lose their land. Mr. Lumney died on the 27th of November, 1873. After his deatli Mrs. Lumney purchased a farm of 137 acres, on which she is still living. She was born in Ohio, December 18, 1824, the daughter of Pennsylvania-Dutch parents, Peter and Sallie (Carver) Haught. Her parents moved from Pennsylvania to Virginia, thence to Ohio and from there to Illinois, being among the early settlers of those States. Mr. Haught died in 1843. Of her early experience here Mrs. Lumney graphically relates many interesting incidents. There was probably not another pioneer family in Texas that endured more hardships and privations than they. Bravely did she do her part in helping to make a home on the frontier. At times when her husband was away at work and she saw the Indians camping near, she would yoke up the oxen, put the children in the wagon and drive to the nearest neighbor for protection. Frequently she assisted with the work in the field. Game of all kinds was plenty, and many were the bear and deer hides she dressed. The first pigs they bought they penned in the chimney corner to keep the wolves from catching and killing them. Of their nine children, all are living except the oldest and youngest. They are as follows: Ara, wife of Fayette Bond; James; Mary E., wife of Cal. Woodward; Sarah J., wife of James Isbel; Turner; Thomas V.; William H.; Charles and Emily.

'HOMAS C. BR(3WN, an enterprising young farmer near Pleasant Valley post office, was born in Greene county, Alabama, May 17, 1854, the second son of John G. Brown, who was born in Williams county, Tennessee, in 1815; he went to St. Louis, Missouri, when a young man and clerked in one of the large dry-goods stores there for a number of years, went to Alabama and married Miss Martha E. Colvin, who was born in 1830; she now lives in Alabama, in the sixty-first year of her age. In their family were eleven children, namely: John G., deceased; Thomas C, B. F., Tennie, who died unmarried; Aima, the wife of John Mawhinney, and she died leaving three children; J. P., who died leaving one child; Bettie, wife of J. A. Altman; Louisa M., Mary, W. A. and N. A.

When he first came to Texas Mr. Brown had but $150; but he went hopefully and vigorously to work, lirst hiring out to Mr. n. R. Newman, but he had the misfortune to receive a severe injury in a cotton gin, and the resulting doctor's bill took all his spare money. On recovery he rented a farm for three years, and by that time he had accumulated enough to buy a farm of 163 acres, partly improved, for which he paid $2,000. He has since purchased more land, and now has an aggregate of 365 acres of good land, all in one body, well improved, with a good residence, etc. It is about six miles east of Garland. In two more years he will be ready to quit work, having enough of this world's goods to carry him through the I'emainder of his life. He has been a very industrious farmer. He has plenty of fine horses and mules for all the demands of the farm.

He married Miss Ellen P. McClain, who was born October 1, 1864, the daughter of T. J. McClain, who was born in Pennsylvania, in 1835, and came to Texas in 1856, stopping first for a year in Lamar county. He afterward moved to Dallas county, locating upon a farm he had purchased. In May,

1863, he married Miss S. J. Compton, who was born in May, 1845, in Kentucky, and was ten years old when her parents moved to Texas. Mr. and Mrs. McClain had six children, viz.: Ellen P., wife of Thomas C. Brown; C. C, wife of W. L. Myers; Belle K., wife of Dr. J. D. Morman; J. S., deceased ; Lillian, who is the wife of J. A. Martin; and Leslie. Mr. and Mrs. Brown have four bright little children, namely: Tennie B., born August 10, 1880; Clinton S., August 13, 1882, and died at the age of thirteen months; Addie J., born April 8, 1885; Arthur, September 6, 1887; and Delia, October 18, 1889.

f AC QUE MAXIMILIEN REVER. CHON was born November 16, 1810, at Marcigny, in the province of Burgundy, France. His grandfather, Jacque Reverchon, was a member of the convention that founded the first republic in 1792 and occupied several positions under the iirst Fiench empire, but after the fall of Napoleon I. he was banished from that country by the Bourbons and died in Switzerland in the year 1829. His father, Jean Reverchon, was a quiet gentleman that never mixed much with the politics of his country.

J. M. Reverchon, the subject of this sketch, obtained his education in the college of Cluny, but was in Paris in July, 1830, when the revolution that precipitated Charles X. from the throne broke out and he took part in the famous three days' lighting. After the death of his mother he married Florino Pete, the daughter of a distinguished lawyer, and settled near Lyon, where he conducted a large farm, which was considcreil in that part of the country as a model of its species and upon which he spent much of liis time and a large amount of money in improvements. For the valuable additions and improvements which he made on tlie plow used in that country he was awarded a gold medal from the French Government. In 1846 he left his family and went to Algeria to found a new colony, but this trip was not a success, a large amount of money was lost, his health was much impaired and he was compelled to return to his mother country and sell his fine establishment at great sacritice. He took some part in the revolution of February, 1848, but the faction that finally put Napoleon III. on the throne triumphed, and he then withdrew from politics and being disgusted with the new regime he emigrated to the United States, reaching this country in December, 1856. He joined Monsieur Considerant's colony at Reunion near Dallas, Texas, but, like many others, it did not take him long to see that the partnership system inaugurated in that colony was not a wise plan, and he began doing for himself on a small farm that he obtained from the old French company. Mr. Reverchon had for his only companion his youngest son, Julien, the balance of his family having been left in France with the understanding that they were to join them at a later period. This expectation was only partially realized. Being a stranger in a strange land Mr. Reverchon found it quite difficult to obtain a foothold on the ladder of success, but with courage and perseverence he converted his little piece of wild prairie land into a good little farm, the products of which pointed out the possibilities of the State and what could be done with such land and in such a climate if one were endowed with a proper amount of perseverance and determination. On the same place where he first settled Mr. Reverchon died in the month of August, 1879, after a long and painful illness. Besides his son Julien, he had two daughters who reside in the State and two sons in France. His wife never came to this country, but died in her native land in 1871.

Julien Reverchon, their son, was born at Diemoz, not far from Lyon, August 3, 1837, and at quite an early age developed a tendency toward the study of natural history. He made a speciel study of botany and at the age of fourteen years he could name at sight all the wild plants growing in his neighborhood. He was eighteen when he came with his father to Texas and he remained with him and helped to develop the little farm in the wilderness which is, to-day, a suburb of West Dallas. July 24, 1864, he married Marie Henry, daughter of Paul Henry and granddaughter of Captain Deshogues, who was a follower of the great Napoleon, was decorated with the cross of the Legion of Honor and was badly wounded in the disastrous battle of Waterloo. To Mr. and Mrs. Reverchon two sons were born: Michel and Maxirailien; but just as they were merging into manhood they were both stricken witli typhoid fever and died, in 1884. It was fortunate for Mr. Reverchon and his devoted wife that at this most trying time a young man, Robert Freeman, one of the best friends of the departed boys, consented to live with the heart-broken parents, and to this day has in a measure replaced the departed loved ones in their desolate hearts and home. Mr. Reverchon has never entirely abandoned the study of botany, and all his leisure hours are devoted to the collection and classification of the plants of Texas, of which he possesses an extensive collection of dried specimens, and in some of his tours to the western part of the State he discovered ,i number of species new to the scientists. He is corresponding with some of the leading botanists of the United States, and has contributed many valuable notes on the Flora of North America by Dr. Asa Gray, and his name is dedicated to an entirely new genus, which was discovered by him in the Pan-handle of Texas in 1879. Mr. Beverchon inherited from his father a large lil)rary and some papers dating from the tirst French revolution; and among them he is proud to show a letter from the Emperor Napoleon I. to his great-grandfather.

W. WHITEFIELD, a venerable citizen of Dallas county, Texas, was born ^® in Sussex county, Virginia, February 12, 1806, son of Wilkins and Mary (Stertevantj'W hitefield, natives of the same place. His father moved to Tennessee in 1808, and there spent the residue of his days, dying at the age of sixty. His mother lived to be eighty years old. The names of their eleven children are as follows: Henry; G. W., the subject of our sketch; William; Harrison; John; Thomas; James; Martha, wife of Robert Charter; Sallie, wife of Dr. McFail, and, after his death, of James Nichols; Dosia, wife of William Claget; and Virginia, wife of Dr. D. B. Cliff.

Mr. G. W. Whitefield has been twice married. In 1836, he wedded Miss Louisa King, by whom he had three children: Daniel, Virginia, wife of Rev. Oliver Parker, and Sarah, deceased. His wife departed this life in 1848, at the age of twenty-five years. For his second companion Mr. Whitefield married Miss Sarah Bond, who was born in Tennessee, April 1, 1823, daughter of John and Sarah (Hunter) Bond. Her mother died in 1822, at the age of thirty- one years, and her father passed away in 1848, aged seventytwo. After the death of her mother her father married again. By his first wife he had seven children, Mrs. Whitefield being the youngest. The names of her brothers and sisters are Lucy, wifeof George Holland; Joseph; Mary, wife of Nusum Barham; Nancy, wife of James Southall; Joim P.; Catharine, wife of William Trimble. Mr. Bond's second wife was before her marriage Mary Anderson. She bore him eight children, whose names are as follows: William; Angeline, wife of John Sandefer; Elizabeth, wife of Samuel Thompson; Susan, wife of William Crntcher; Myra, wife of Mr. Bingham; Martha, wife of Thomas White; Henry and George.

Mr. Whitefield came to Texas in December, 1849, making the journey by water by way of Shreveport. He first located in Harrison county, where he lived four years. Then, after a year spent in Limestone county, he came to Dallas county and purchased 160 acres of land, located a mile northwest of where Garland now stands. He afterward made money enough to increase his landed estate to 900 acres. This, however, he has since divided among his children, with the exception of 240 acres reserved for himself and wife. Although now eighty-five years of age, to all appearance Mr. Whitefield holds a lease on life for some time to come. His wife has passed her three-score years and ten, and she, too, is full of life and vigor for one of her age. When Mr. AVhitefield settled in Dallas county this country was sparsely inhabited. All their goods had to be hauled from Houston with ox teams. The Indian and the buffalo had left the country the year previous to his arrival here. Game of all kinds was plenty. Their meal they ground in a steel mill something on the style of the old-fashioned wall coffee-mill. Mr. Whitefield and his wife have lived to see all their children married except one son. The children by his last marriage are as follows: John; Thomas; Dundenah, wife of Charles Kennon; Belle, wife of William Prigmore; Eugenia, wife of L. P. Cabaniss; Walter C, twin brother of Mrs. Cabaniss; Davis, wife of John Clemensou, is deceased.

iKYYD W. FLORENCE dates his birth in St. Clair county, Alabama, October 28, 1848. The history of his father, John H. Florence, will be found on another jiage of this volume.

In 1856 David W. came to Texas with his father and settled in Rusk county. After remaining there four years they moved, in 1860, to Smith county, where they lived until 1866. That year they located in Van Zandt county, and after a residence of four years there came, in 1871, to Dallas county.

Mr. Florence was married while in Van Zandt county, December 29, 1866, to Miss Julia Baty, who was born on the lotii of February, 1850. Her parents, Thomas and Roxie A. (Bell) Baty, were married in 1830. Her father died in 1854:, when she was four years old, and she also had the misfortune to lose her mother when she was quite small; so she remembers nothing of either. Following are the names of her brothers and sisters: William; Sarah, wife of William Greer; Joseph and William, who died in the war; FoUie Ann, wife of Isaac Weed; Caroline, wife of Mr. Beason; Vastie, wife of William Berton; Talitha, wife of William Wilson; Roxie A., wife of Russell Allen; Thomas, who first married a Miss Boyles and afterward a

When Mr. Florence settled in Dallas county he purchased 207^ acres of land, and since that time has been very successful and accumulated other property. His home farm now comprises 730 acres, 300 acres in cultivation and the rest in pasture, all being well fenced. He also has a i-anch in Taylor county of 1,860 acres, all fenced, and eighty acres under cultivation. Mr. Florence has been dealing largely in stock, but since his son has becotne old enough to assist him, he has turned all his cattle and horses on the ranch over to him, while he himself handles what he can conveniently on the home farm. Mr. Florence is regarded as one of the most successful farmers in Dallas county.

tANGDON C. MoCALLUM, farmer, was born in York county, South Carolina. January 11, 1852, son of Peter McCallum, who was born in Scotland in 1808, and came to America when nine years old. with his father, who settled in South Carolina. He married Miss Violet Wallace and had ten children, as follows: Duncan, Joseph, James, Augustus, Jane, wife of William Finley; Elizabeth, wife of Robert Finley; Robert, John T., Langdon C. and an infant girl. This family moved to Texas in 1873, and the next year the father bought land in Dallas county, where the subject of this sketch now lives. He died in 1883, at the age of seventy-live years, and his wife in 1880, aged sixty-seven. July 29, 1874, Mr. L. C. Mc-

Calluiii married Miss Mollie Foote, who was born November 23, 1858, tlie 'laughter of Martin Van Buren Foote and Minerva Foote. Her mother was born in Georgia and moved to Texas in 1869, shortly after her father died; indeed, he died after all were ready to move to Texas. Mr. and Mrs. Foote's children have been: William, deceased; Mollie, now Mrs. McCalluni ; James, John and Van Buren. Their mother married the second time, wedding Wade Bolton, in 1873, and by this maraiage there is one child, nametl Beatrice. Mr. and Mrs. McCal! urn's children are: Homer, born January 27, 1877; Violet, September 18, 1880; Otto, July 4, 1882; Guy, July 18, 1884; Asa, October 25, 1886; and May, November 30, 1889.

Mr. McCailum has a farm of ninety-four acres, well improved, and he is one of the substantial farmers of the county. He belongs to the Knights of Honor, Lodge No. 2,756, at Pleasant Valley.

^ORATIO G. LEONARD, a prosperous farmer, was born in White county, Tennessee, October 23, 1820, and moved to Texas in 1867, a poor man, having lost everything during the war; but by good management, economy and persevering industry he has now a good farm of 160 acres in a good state of cultivation.

His father, Joshua Leonard, was born in 1787, in Grayson county, West Virginia, and moved to Tennessee when a young man. In 1810 he married Sarah Duff, who died July 25, 1846, at the age of fifty years, and Mr. Leonard died in Missouri, while on a visit there, also at the age of fifty years. August 4, 1844, Mr. Horatio G. Leonard married Miss Ellen Collins, daughter of William and

Elizabeth (McMahan) Collins, and born September 5, 1825. Joshua Leonard had nine children; the living are: Horatio G. and Thomas J.; and the deceased, Obadiah; Elizabeth, who married William Jonagan; Hamilton; Dennis; Mary, who married Thomas Young; and William. Mr. and Mrs. Collins' children are: James E.; Angeline, wife of Richard Rice; Rachel, wife of John Gross; Ellen, wife of Horatio G. Leonard; Jane, wife of Archibald Cowan, and Reuben C, - all of whom are deceased except Mrs. Leonard.

In 1862, Mr. Leonard, our subject, enlisted in the Fifth Tennessee Cavalry, and was operating as scout when he was captured and paroled. He was afterward at the battle of Chickamauga and captured again and paroled. He is a Freetnason, being a member of Dutch Creek Lodge, No. 441, in which he has filled the office of Junior Warden and Tyler.

Mrs. Leonard belongs to the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Their children are: Angeline, born August 1, 1849; Jane, December 11, 1852; William N., Decembor 31, 1856; Susan, April 11, 1858; Joanna, September 26, 1860; and Julia, January 1, 1863. Susan married Samuel McMnrray, Joanna is the wife of Landon Allen, and Julia married John Boyd.

fHOM AS SANDIFER, farmer, wab born in Pike county, Mississippi, March 21, 1846, and in 1866 came with his father, Peter Sandifer, to Texas. His father born in North Carolina, in October, 1812, went to Louisiana when a young man, and in 1830 married Miss Sarah Carr, who was born in North Carolina in 1813. They raised ten ciiildren, namely: Elvira, now the wife of

George Lee; William, deceased; Jaines; John, deceased; Mary, now Mrs. Patrick Lyle; Amos, deceased; Thomas, the subject of this sketch; Franklin; Sarah, wife of George Daniel, and Delia. The father died June 15, 1890, at the age of seventy-eight years, and the mother in 1881, at the age of sixty-nine. January 14, 1875, Mr. Thomas Sandifer married Miss Frances Tarrant, who was born October 20, 1853, the daughter of William Tarrant, who married Eliza Ellis and had seven cliildren, namely: Serlida, now the wife of John Huifhines; Nancy, the wife of Amos Sandifer; Julia, the wife of Marsh Hughley: Frances, wife of Thomas Sandifer; and Louisa, the wife of Charles Webb.

When he was married and commenced life for himself, Mr. Thomas Sandifer, our subject, had no property, but went to work, and by energy, perseverance and good judgment he has acquired a nice home of 125 acres, on which he himself has made all the improvements. But he has suffered a misfortune withal, losing his first residence by fire. He attends faithfully to his cliosen calling, agriculture, and is an exemplary citizen. He has brought up eight cliildren, namely: Cora, Mary, Edward, Ellen, William, James, Lucy and Robert. Mr. and Mrs. Sandifer are members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

JikEE COATS. - This enterprising young mli ff'''"'"^'" ^^^ born in Dallas county, Texas, ^F^ January 29, 1865, son of Thomas D. and Mary A. (Paschall) Coats. His fafher dying when Lee was fourteen years old, and he being the oldest son at home, the care of the farm and the support of the family fell largely on hjm, and he remained with his mother, conducting the farming operations for her. When he -was twenty-one he married, took his bride home with him, and continued to reside with his mother a year longei-. Having inherited eighty-nine acres of his father's estate, he built a house on it, and has since lived near his mother.

Thomas D. Coats, his father, was a native of South Carolina, born in 1826, and when quite small went with his father to Tennessee, where he was reared. May 7, 1846, he was married in Tennessee, to Miss Marj' A. Paschall, and the following fall they came to Texas and settled where Mrs. Coats now lives. Mr. Coats joined the colony, thereby obtaining a headright of 640 acres. He built a fine house, improved his land, and was making good progress when misfortune overtook him. His house burned. He rebuilt a like structure, and had it just completed when he was taken sick and died, his death occurriiig January 5, 1879, at the age of fifty-three years. Mrs. Coats was born about 1829, daughter of Elisha and Rachel (McClain) Paschall. Ten children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Coats, seven of whom are living, namely: Nancy J., wife of Henry D. Loving; James A.; Elisha D; Isabella, wife of Mack Tyler; Lee, Sidney and Wall.

Lee Coats was united in marriage with Miss Lizzie Amburn, December 3, 1885. She was born August 15, 1870, daughter of John Amburn. Her mother's maiden name was Martin. Mr. and Mrs. Amburn had a family of twelve children, as follows: Jeff, Henry, Cynthia, Lucinda, Isaac, Jacob, James, Joseph, Lizzie, Benjamin, Jane and Ira. Cynthia is now Mrs. H.J. Dawden. Lucinda was first married to Lewis Robinson, and after his death to Balis Johnson. James is deceased.

Albert, born March 1, 1888, and Lillie, February 3, 1890. Mrs. Coats is a meinber of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Politically Mr. Coats affiliates with the Democratic party.

^OL. GEORGE W. GIVENS, deceased, was born in Kentucky, July 28, 1826, a son of Matthew and Lucy (Chonning) Givens, of Irish ancestry and natives of Kentucky. When he was ten years old the family moved to Missouri and settled in Lewis county, and he remained on the farm with his parents until he was eighteen. At that time he volunteered as a soldier in the Mexican war, and served until the war ended. He participated in many engagements and was in the celebrated battle of Monterey. Three months he was in the hospital waiting upon the sick and wounded. When hostilities ceased he returned to his home in Missouri and engaged io farming. About this time news of the wonderful gold discovery in California was spreading over the country and attracting throngs of people to the Pacific coast. With that crowd of goldseekers was Mr. Givens. He crossed the plains with ox teams, was six months in making the trip, passed through many hardships and privations and had several serious encounters with hostile Indians. He was successfully engaged in mining at Sacramento and Colusa for two years, after which he returned to Missouri by way of the Isthmus of Panama In the spring of 1853 he again made the trip across the plains to California, this time taking with him a drove of cattle. After his arrival there he devoted his time to trading, and remained in California until April, 1856.

of October, 1857, to Miss Sallie E. Overton, a native of Lewis county, Missouri, and a daughter of Dudley W. and Dulcenia (Nail) Overton. Her parents were natives of Kentucky and of Scotch- Irish descent.

They moved from Kentucky to Missouri and in the latter State lived forty years. They were among the pioneers of Missouri and Mr. Overton was a participant in the Black Hawk war. He and his wife came to Texas, and both died at the home of Mrs. Givens.

October 15, 1857, Mr. and Mrs. Givens starled for Texas with horse teams, and, owing to poor roads and few bridges, they were six weeks in making the journey. They first settled in Collin county, where they resided two years. Then they moved to Ellis county and Mr. Givens purchased a farm of 400 acres of wild land and at once began to improve it. The first year they lived in a rude clapboard house. The following summer Mr. Givens built a residence. After being engaged in farming there for fourteen years they, in 1870, went to California, this time making the journey by rail. He purchased a farm in Napa valley, near Napa, located on it and remained there until 1873, then returning to Texas. In Dallas county he bought 500 acres of wild land, five miles south of Dallas, which he developed into a fine farm. He built an attractive residence, planted fruit, shade and ornamental trees, and there followed farming until he died. To him and his wife four children were born, viz.: John Dudley, of Dallas county; George Matthew and William Richard, on the old homestead; and Lucy D.

Colonel Givens was a member of the A. F. & A. M., having been made a Mason when he was twenty-one. Ha took great interest in agricultural matters, and by his honorable and upright dealings he won the coniidence and esteem of all who knew him. He was ever ready to assist the needy and relieve the suffering, and no one was ever turned from his door empty handed. His death occurred at Mineral Wells, Texas, August 11, 1888.

During the Civil war he served in the Commissary department, driving team, and from exposure then incurred his health became impaired, and he never fully recovered. In 1887, hoping to find restoration by change of climate, he went to California, but to no avail.

(OLOMON W. CALDWELL is another one of the venerable pioneers of Texas. He came here in 1841, when he was twenty-three years of age, working his way by driving a team for a man who was moving to this State. Here he found employment as a farm hand and worked in this way until he was able to buy a piece of land. He bad many difficulties to meet and overcome, as did all the early settlers. When he first camped on the little creek where he now lives, Mr. Caldwell had to go four miles for water. On one occasion, while he was gone for water and his wife was getting supper, a panther approached, attracted by the odor of the meat she was cooking. She threw it the pan of meat, and when it had eaten the morsel it went away satisfied. Bears were also troublesome and frequently made raids on their hogs. Worse to be dreaded than tiie wild animals were the savage Indians.

His father, Matthew Caldwell, was born in Union district. South' Carolina, in 1763. He was first married in South Carolina and moved to Kentucky when tliat State was a Territory. There he reared a family of six children: Curtis; John; Isaac; Christian, wife of John Couch; Sallie, wife of Thomas Cowscrt; and Pollie, wife of a Mr. AYilliams. Of the children by his father's lirst wife Mr. Caldwell knows nothing, having lost trace of them years ago. After the deatli of his wife in Kentucky, Matthew Caldwell was married, in that State, to Nancy White, who was born in North Carolina in 1785, their marriage occurring in 1803. About 1817 they moved to Illinois. By his second wife he had five children, namely: Meron, wife of John Eads; Matthew H.; George H.; Solomon W. ; and Hugh C. The subject of our sketch is the fourth-born in this family and is the only survivor. His father died in 1826, at the age of sixty-three years, and his mother in 1837, aged fifty -three.

When he came to Texas Mr. Caldwell first located in Red River county. In 1842 he was there married to Miss Leona Crownover, who was born June 3, 1820. After twelve years of wedded life she died, in 1854, aged thirty-four years, leaving no children. Mr. Caldwell had taken a headright of 320 acres. He sold that and moved to Dallas county in 1850. Here he pre-empted 160 acres and bought ninety-nine acres more, making in all 259 acres, his present farm. September 5, 1855, Mr. Caldwell was united in marriao-e with Miss Martha Ann Coats who was born January 1, 1837. Samuel Coats, her father, was a native of South Carolina, born in 1802, and her mother, nee Nancy Jones, was born in 1800. Mr. Coats moved to Texas in 1844 and settled in Dallas county. His death occurred in 1874, at the age of seventy-two years, and his wife died in 1872, aged seventy-two. They were the parents of eleven children, viz.: John J.; Thomas D.; Fannie, M'ife of J. P. Lawrence; Elizabeth, wife of E. C. Browder; James A.; Nancy; Martha A. and Marion A. (twins); John W. ; Sarah M.. wife of Bennett Manning; Pernicia, wife of Balis Johnson. Of this numerous family only three are living - Mrs. Caldwell, Mrs. Lawrence and Marion A.

Mr. and Mrs. Caldwell have had six children, namely: Nancy E., wife of W. H. Coyle; Samuel B., who married Virginia Singletery; James A., who married Mary May; John D., who married Sallie McNeal; Mary J., deceased; and Mattie, wifeof William White. Both he and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church South. Mr. Caldwell served in the Mexican war, and is now a Mexican pensioner, drawing $8 per month.

^OLONEL GEORGE NOBLE, deceased, was born at Loudon, Pennsylvania, and was the second of a family of seven children. His parents, Robert and Sarah A. (Scott) Noble, were natives of Eranklin county, Pennsylvania, and there passed their lives. The father died in 18§4 and the mother in 1889; she was a sister to the late Thomas A. Scott, president of the great Pennsylvania Railroad, who died in 1881; another brother was James D. Scott, a most worthy citizen of Chambersburgh, Pennsylvania, who died in 1886.

Col. Noble lived in his native village until about the year 1845, when he removed with his parents to Mercer county, Pennsylvania; there he remained until 1854, and then went to Pittsburg and entered the service of the

Pennsylvania Railroad Company. He l)egan .his career as a brakeman on a freight train, and continued with this company as brakeman, conductor, depot and train master, and division superintendent until 1863. At this time he went West to look after some mining interests of his uncle, and until 1866 he was in California and Arizona. After his return he was appointed superintendent of the Eastern Division of the Kansas Pacific Railroad, and served acceptably in this capacity until March 1, 1874. He then resigned to accept the general superintendency of the Texas and Pacific Railroad, which office he held until May, 1881. When he took charge of this road it measured fifty-seven miles in length; in May, 1880, it had grown to 444 miles, in May, 1881, to 800 miles, with contracts perfected for its completion to El Paso; in Jan. uary, 1882, arrangements had been made for completing the line, 1,487 miles. Mr. Scott's liealth failing, he disposed of his interests, and at the same ti me Colonel Noble resigned his position with the road. His connection with the road began at a most inauspicious time: it was paralyzed with debt, was without credit and friends, but at the close of seven years it was the longest line in the State of Texas.

When the strike of 1877 swept the country, the Texas and Pacific suffered its full share of loss of property and traffic. An incident of this great event will bear recording: Colonel Noble was absent, but returned on Saturday night. Sunday morning he was met by a committee of men, making certain demands; his reply was in every way characteristic: "No, gentlemen, I will not give you an answer on the Sabbath day." Monday he gave his reply to tlie men, and those who had the previous day been frenzied with a belief in their wrongs now threw their hats in the air and hurrahed for George Noble.

It was a fixed liabit of tlie Colonel's to keep the Sabbath day free from business care, and eleven o'clock of the Sabbath of the strike fonnd him at his accustomed seat in church, listenino; to the truth as it was spoken by his pastor.

For nearly five years after his resignation he engaged in private business, having large interests in both mines and cattle. In 1886 he was appointed by Governor John C. Brown (then receiver) general manager of the Texas Pacific Railroad, with headquarters at Dallas.

For his first wife he married Miss Harriet Coulter, a descendant of one of the leading families of Pennsylvania. Of this union eight children were born, four dying in infancy: Harriet M., the wife of Malcolm A. McDonald; Alice G.. th3 wife of F. M. Cockrell, a young merchant of Dallas; George L. and William H., both engaged in railroad business in Texas. In March, 1873, Mrs. Harriet M.Noble died, deeply mourned by her family and a wide circle of friends. Col. Noble's second marriage occurred in 1874, to Miss Nettie P. Douglass, a daughter of Archibald A. and Maria (Parks) Douglass, natives of Pennsylvania and descendants of honored ancestors. By this second marriage one child was born, Douglass Baird, who died in infancy.

Colonel George Noble passed to his final rest December 4, 1886. A man universally beloved, it is needless to say that he was mourned only as those who have lived with those broad, generous purposes which have won the hearts of the multitude. The whole system of railroads that he had so long and faithfully managed put on the emblems of mourning; strong men were seen to weep, and an entire State bowed its head in woe. Never in the liistory of Dallas was there such a large and impressive funeral service. Business was suspended, and each man, woman and child shared the grief of those bound by ties of kinship and close association. Let it be remembered that this sadness was for their own loss, for, verily, he had passed to his reward.

fACOB BUHRER, a resident of Dallas, Texas , was born in Switzerland. In 1872, at the age of sixteen years, he came to this country, landing on American soil in New York and going at once to Ritchie county, West Virginia, where he was employed at farm work. In 1880 he came to Dallas, and for two years resided on Ross avenue. Having been prudent and saving while employed in various pursuits, he was enabled in 1882 to purchase his present homestead on Julius street. This property consists of two acres, is within the corporate limits of Dallas and has become very valuable, although at the time he purchased it, it was considered to be far out in the country and there were no fenfts between bis house and Ross avenue. Since he has settled here he has been successfully engaged in conducting a dairy, having sixty-five cows and other farm stock. In addition to this property, Mr. Buhrer has recently purchased a farm of 200 acres in the eastern portion of Dallas county, upon which he intends shortly to make his home. He came to Texas with less than §5 and and without any aid save his own industry and economy has accumulated his present holdings. He speaks with pardonable pride of the result of his efforts here.

In 1877 Mr. Buhrer was united in marriage with Anna Hinterman, also a native of Switzerland. She came to this country in 1874. Their union has been blessed with five children, all of whom are now living

Mr. Bulirer is a member of the German Evangelical Lutheran Church. He is Deiuocratic in politics, and, although not a politician, takes a deep interest in public affairs ami everything tending to the best interests of the country at large and the State and county of his adoption.

In reference to the parents of Mr. Buhrer, be it recorded that his lather, Jacob Buhrer, iSr., was born in northern Switzerland, and in 1866 emigrated to the United States and settled in Ritchie county, West Virginia, on a farm, pursuing the vocation he has been engaged in all his life. He still lives where he originally settled. He and his wife, who before her marriage was Miss Anna Scherer, and who is also a native of Switzerland, are the parents of four children. All are living and are as follows: Jacob, whose name heads this sketch; John, who married Lizzie Seun, lives in Dallas; Henry, who is single and a resident of Dallas; and Annie, who married Chris. Moser, a prosperous dairy farmer, of Dallas county. Mr. and Mrs. Moser have five children.

A. ROBERTS, M. D., Dallas county, was born in Cleveland county. North S* Carolina, February 25, 1837, a son of Thomas J. Roberts, a native of the same county. His grandfather. Colonel John M. Roberts, was a Revolutionary soldier, and a native of Virginia. R. A. Roberts received a liberal academic education at Shelby, North Carolina, and afterward entered the collegiate department of the Furman University at Greenville, South Carolina, and graduated in the class of 1857, receiving the deo-ree of A. B. He then began the study of medicine under the preceptorship of Dr. Thomas

Williams, of Shelby, North Carolina, and then took his first course of lectures in the Medical College at Charleston, South Carolina, in the session of 1857-'58. He continued the study of medicine under Dr. Williams in connection with his practice until the fall of 1858, when he entered the Jefferson Medical College of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and after a full course and thorough examination he graduated in the class of March, 1859. Dr. Roberts then located in Marion district. South Carolina, where he had a successful practice until the fall of 1859, after which he became dissatisfied, having become aiilic^ ated with the Western fever, or, more properly termed, the Texas fever. He came by way of Memphis, Tennessee, up the Red River to Shreveport, Louisiana, and then by private conveyance to Dallas, Texas, arriving November 1, 1859. Dallas was then a small and uninviting place, and Dr. Roberts concluded to locate in Cedar Hill, but there being no unoccupied houses he was obliged to buy one in which to winter. When the spring opened it found two very much dissatisfied persons, and he and his wife then started out in a buggy to look over middle Texas, going through Ellis, Navarro and Limestone counties, down to the terminus of the Houston & Texas Central railroad, and over into Washington county. But not liking any of the country, they concluded to remain at Cedar Hill for a year or two, and then return to South Carolina. Having brought some slaves with him Dr. Roberta decided to buy a farm two miles south of Cedar Hill, and a number of stock horses and cattle.

About the time he was getting ready to return to South Carolina the Civil war commenced, and he countermanded all arrangements in that direction, and in the spring of

1862 he volunteered as a private in Company B, Nineteenth Texas Cavalry, bnt was soon selected as Company Surgeon for Conipany -R. After going into Arkansas with the Nineteen Texas Cavalry, which became one of Parsons' Brigade, he met with Surgeon J. Hunter Berrien, Chief Surgeon on the staff of General E. Kirby Smith, who was commanding the Trans-Mississippi department, with headquarters at Little Rock. Dr. Berrien was graduated at the same medical college as Dr. Roberts, and he told the latter he would send up an application for him for Assistant Surgeon of the Confederacy, The application in due time returned from Richmond approved, and he was ordered to be examined by the medical examining board of the Trans-Mississippi department located at Shreveport, Louisiana. His examination was entirely satisfactory and Dr. Roberts was then put on duty in the Blockley hospital at Little Rock, where he remained until 1863, and by request was then ordered to report to General Henry E. McCulloch, commander of the Northern sub-district of Texas, at Bonham, where he has placed on duty as Examining Surgeon. Dr. Roberts also acted at Post Surgeon, and in the spring or early summer he was ordered to report for duty to General Magruder at Houston, and directly to Major General John Ireland, now ex-Governor, in the southern district of Texas; was next put on duty as Post Surgeon at Fort De Bray on Matagorda Island in command of Major John A. Vernon; and in the spring or summer of 1864 was ordered to report to General N. H. Darnell, in command of the port of Dallas. Dr. Roberts was then put on duty as Post Surgeon of Dallas and also in charge of the hospital of this city, where he remained until the surrender in April, 1865. Taking the oath of allegiance and returning home, he again went into the private practice of medicine. He and his wife were still dissatisfied with Texas, and having a desire to return to the old State east of the Mississippi river, he traded his farm for horses and mules, took all the stock he had left from the ravages of the war, and started for Louisiana and Arkansas, in order to sell them to get means to accomplish his journey. But he found the farmers with no means to buy the stock and he returned with them to Texas, turned them out on the prairie, and went into the active practice of medicine. He bought out Dr. R. L,. Sullivan, located again at Cedar Hill, Dallas county, Texas, and bid adieu to all desires to return to the Carolinas. He has since built up a large and successful practice in this county and surrounding country, and in due course of time the country improved, and his landed possessions also increased. The Grand Cetitral & Santa Fe railroad had decided to go somewhere through this section, and Dr. Roberts gave said railroad as an inducement to pass through where it now is located a free righfof way for about one mile, plenty of switch rooni, land for depot purposes, and every other block of land in the railroad addition, and the road accepted the proposition and built the depot where it now stands. Dr. Roberts has ever been a true and tried Democrat, and was a delegate from Dallas county to the first Democratic State Convention after the Edmond J. Davis administration, convening at Galveston, to nominate the State ticket.

He was married in 1859, to Miss R. E. Croft, of South Carolina, and they have five sons and two daughters living and one son deceased: William A., Charles D., Duncan B., Robert Lee, Joshua L., deceased, Mollie A., now Mrs. Newland, Thomas D., and Jessie May. Dr. Roberts is still living in

Cedar Hill, foUowina: In's profession, but is gradually retiring from active practice, in connection with his son, Dr. C. D. Roberts. He has practiced medicine in this community about thirty-two years. He has never had political aspirations, but lias been a quiet citizen, and he and his wife have been consistent members of the Missionary Baptist Church at Cedar Hill for many years.

fENRY BOLL, who has been a resident of Dallas county, Texas, since 1855, is a native of Canton Aargau, Switzerland, and dates his birth November 14, 1830. He is a son of Henry and Magdelina (Peier) Boll, natives of the same canton. Until nineteen years of age he lived on a farm, then went to Zurich to learn the butcher business, and served an apprenticeship of four years. He engaged in business for himself, and was thus employed until he emigrated to the United Slates.

Mr. Boll was first married September 22, 1852, to Miss Anna Notzli, a native of the canton of Zurich and a daughter of Jacob Notzli. By this union two children were born, and in 1854 the wife and both little ones died. The following February Mr. Boll came to America, sailing from Bremen, and, after a voyage of sixty-one days, landing in Galveston. He went to Houston, where he spent a few days, and from that place came to Dallas, making the journey with ox team and on foot, and reached his destination on the 4th of July, 1855. He first settled in the French colony; was detailed to do the butchering, which was done three times a week, and also assisted in improving the farming lands. After remaining in tiie colony about three months, be and three of his countrymen leased 160 acres of land of the colony; afterward discovered that the colony had no title to the land and abandoned it. Then, with his brother-in-law, Jacob Nussbauraer, he engaged in butchering and followed the business until the breaking out of the war.

In January, 1862, Mr. Boll enlisted in defense of his adopted country, and was assigned to the commissary department. In the spring of 1862 he was sent back to Texas for cattle, and was given a place in the commissary department of Colonel Burford's regiment, where he remained until January 1, 1863. At that time he was assigned to a position in the commissary department at Post Waco to issue rations, collect and deliver provisions in Louisiana and Texas, where he remained until the close of the war.

Returning to Dallas county, he again engaged in butchering, and continued tlie business until 1869, being then in feeble health. In that year he was elected City and County Treasurer, filling the office for three or four years, with honor to himself and to the entire satisfaction of his constituents. Retiring from office he took up his old business of butchering and followed it successfully for four years, during this time prospecting through western Texas.

In 1880 Mr. Boll's brother. Professor Jacob Boll, a naturalist, of whom mention is found elsewhere in this work, died in AVilbarger county, near the mouth of Pesor river. Mr. Boll went there, took up his remains and buried them in Dallas. About this time he contracted a disease of the eyes, and has since been gradually growing worse. He is now totally blind in his right eye and the left one was only partly saved by an operation performed in Europe in 1889. Since his return from Europe he has been retired from busi-

In 1856 Mr. Boll's father, mother and two sisters came to this country, followed, in 1864, by his brother John, and in 1869 by Jacob, the one above referred to. The latter subsequently returned to liis native country, but came back to Texas in 1874. His son. Dr. William Boll, an eminent physician of this State, died in Green Springs, Ohio, at the age of thirty-eight years.

The subject of our sketch was married the second time July 22, 1856, in Dallas, to Miss Elizabeth Knopfli. a native of Switzerland, and daughter of Jacob K. and Barbara (Steinman) Knopfli. Mrs. Boll came to Texas with Mr. Boll's father and family. By this union ten children were born, eight of wliotn are still living: Annie, Minnie, Heimeratta, Henry, Jacob, Lizzie, Charles and William.

Mr. Ball is a member of A., F. & A. M., the Tannehill Lodge, No. 52, Dallas Chapter, No. 47, and Dallas Commandery, No. 6. He has passed through the chairs of all the orders and is a member of the Grand Lodge.

IHARLES H. BERNARD was born in Logan county, Kentucky. His parents, Jesse B. and Mildred (Crewdson) Bernard, were natives of Virginia, the former born June 8, 1772, and the latter November 15, 1785. Some years after their marriage they moved to Kentucky and bought land in Logan county, where they lived the rest of their lives, both dying in 1833, the mother on the 27th of August and the father on the 16th of September. They were the parents of fourteen children, as follows: Sophia W., who was born August 16, 1804, died July 8, 1805; Virginia, born March 18, 1806, became the wife of William Wood, and died in Illinois, leaving a family of children, most of whom were married and had families: James Crewdson, born November 25, 1807; Nancy Merideth, October 12, 1809; Harriet N., May 15, 1811; William V, April 16, 1813; Elizabeth E., April 27, 1815; John ()., April 6, 1817; Charles H., February 10, 1819; Mary J., January 26, 1821; Jessie Gatewood Allen, August 15, 1822; Samuel Minor, August 8, 1824; Lucy Ann, December 15, 1826; and Frances Mildred, November 25, 1828.

Charles H. Bernard was reared on the farm, attended the common schools and flnished his education at Alton, Illinois, in Shurtleff College. Soon after his father's death he went with his oldest brotlier to Illinois, he being then only fourteen years of age. They stopped in Adams county, near where Quincy is now located, and there his brother bought a farm, which he conducted in connection with a general merchandise store. He continued to work for his brother until he reached his majority.

Mr. Bernard was married September 5, 1841, to Miss Margaret Ann Lewis, a native of Kentucky and a daughter of Benjamin W. and Emiline A. (Cloud) Lewis, natives of Virginia. Mrs. Bernard is the oldest of their four children, and she and her sister, Mrs. Hannum, of Lancaster, are the only ones now living. Mr. and Mrs. Bernard were married in Woodford county, Illinois, and subsequently moved to Adams county, same State, where they bought a small farm. In the fall of 1847 Mr. Bernard came to Texas and took a headright of 600 acres of land on Ten-mile creek, sixteen miles south of where the city of Dallas now stands, where he has since resided. Here he has developed a fine farm and reared a large family. Fol- lowing are the children born to him and his wife: Elizabeth E., July 7, 1842; Helen A., January 1, 1844; Milus G., December 12, 1845; Laura A., December 7, 1849; Charles W., January 28, 1852; Mary A., June 2, 1853; Emma L., July 9, 1855; Donia A., January 11, 1858; William I., February 4, 1860; Tom L., November 17, 1861; Charlie O., December 16, 1863; and Samuel M., March 8, 1867. Of these all are living except four. The three oldest were born in Illinois and the others in Texas, with the exception of the youngest, who was born in Missouri while Mr. and Mrs. Bernard were there on a visit.

In the winter of 1863 Mr. Bernard was forced into the Confederate service, but returned home after three months. His oldest son, Milus, was also forced to enter the service at the same time, and went with his father. He returned home soon after the latter. Owing to the fact that he could not remain here in peace, Milus re-entered the service in Louisiana, took the measles soon afterward and died.

fOHN H. FLORENCE, of Mesquite, Dallas county, was born in Lincoln county, Georgia, August 13, 1817, a son of David Florence, who was born in the same county, June 29, 1798. The latter was married September 28, 1816, to Miss Pollie Hicks, who was born March 23, 1799, Mr. Florence's mother, Julia Bond, was born September 23, 1773, in Lincoln county, Georgia, and died at the age of sixty-tive years. Her mother, who was born and reared in Lincoln county, Georgia, died there at the age of ninety two years; she was never out of that county during lier whole life. David Florence lived in Georgia until 1841, when he moved to Alabama, and died there in 1859, at the age of sixtyone years; his wife died in 1854, at the age of fifty-three years. They were the parents of nine children, viz.: John H., our subject; William B., who died in Indian Territory in 1883; Julia, wife of Herman Howard, died in 1838; Simeon; Nancy, wife of Richard Floyd; Mary, wife of Clayton Allen, died February 28, 1889; David; Jane, wife of John Allen.

John H., our subject, lived in Alabama until he moved to Texas, December 24, 1856. He and his family came in company with his two brothers and their families and two young men, with ox and horse teams, and were fifty- two days on the road, having been detained by the sickness and death of his brother Sebron's wife. Mr. Florence rented land the first year in Rush county, and afterward bought 320 acres of improved land. After two years he sold out and moved to Smith county, bought 940 acres of unimproved land, and five years later sold this place and bought 320 acres in Van Zandt county. He remained there four years, and then purchased 320 acres of improved land in Dallas county. His home farm now contains 379 acres, and he also owns 1,420 acres in Taylor county, and 160 acres elsewhere, owning in all 2,959 acres. He and his son are extensively engaged in raising cattle and horses on their ranch in Taylor county.

Mr. Florence was married December 24, 1837, to Miss Martha Walker, who was born October 6, 1817, in Lincoln county, Georgia. Her father, Jesse Walker, born in 1790, was married to Pollie Sellman, and they were the parents of the following chil- dren: Betsie, wife of John Wadsworth; James; Martha, wife of John H. Florence; Nancy, wile of William Wadsworth, died in 1881; Jane, wife of William Been; PoUie, who died in 1857, was the wife of Thomas Hillgrove; Lucinda, now Mrs. Josiah Hawkins; Sarah, wife of Solomon Been; Susan, the wife of Victor Neely; Jesse, who died in the army; and William, who died in 1864:. Mr. and Mrs. Florence liave had eleven children, all of whom are now deceased but two. Amanda was married to Sehron Willingham, who afterward died, leaving three children. She was again married to Lewis Wilson. Mary, formerly Mrs. Thomas Forence, is now deceased, leaving one child, Dudley Florence. Elizabeth married D. C. Murphree, and died July 5, 1890. Jane is the wife of Isaac Seals; Nancy; Jessie; and Orelena,who died be fore marriage. Mr. Florence held the office of County Commissioner one term in Dallas county, and Mrs. Florence is a member of the Baptist Church.

J^ F. BOHN Y, agent for the Pabst Brew- W-'ff ing Company, at Dallas, was born in ^^® Baden, Germany, August 14, 1843, a son of John and Caroline (Hanry) Bohny, also natives of Baden. The father died in his native country in 1861, and the mother afterward came to Cincinnati, Ohio, thence to Nashville, Tennessee, where she died in 1869. The subject of this sketch left Germany for New Orleans in 1857, going thence to Nashville, and then to Scranton, Pennsylvania, where, in 1861, he enlisted in the Fiftysecond Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, Company F. He was in the battle of Fair Oaks, througii the Peninsular campaign, was taken pri.soner at James Island, opposite Fort Sumter, July 3, 1864, was confined at Andersonville, and after the exchange was taken to Florence. In December, 1864, he was taken to Annapolis, Maryland, and next to Nashville, Tennessee, where he was discharged on account of poor health, caused by exposure. After the close of tiie war Mr. Bohny settled in Nashville, and in 1866 he went to Galveston, Texas, and next to Dallas, where, in partnership with his brother, he opened the first bakery in the city. Two years later he left Dallas for a time, and in 1871 returned and started the William Tell Honse, on the corner of Commercial and Market streets, which he conducted a number of years. He next embarked in the saloon business, and afterward became the proprietor of the Tevoli Hall, later the Apollo Hall, on Main Street. Mr. Bohny subsequently sold his interest in the latter, and engaged with his present company.

Mr. Bohny votes with the Republican party, has served as Alderman of the second ward, also as Mayor of the city, has been a member of the School Board; he is a member of the I. O. O. F., of the K. of H., of the George H. Thomas Post, No. 6. G. A. R., was the originator and first president of Dallas Frohsinn Singing Society, and was also the originator and first president of the Dallas Turn Verein.

H. TAYLOR, a farmer and stockraiser, Lisbon, Dallas, county, Texas, " was born five miles south of Dallas, July 28, 1854. He is the second son and third-born in a family of twelve children of J. H. Taylor, a biography of whom will be found on another page of this wtirk.

his education at Mansfield college, Tarrant county, Texas. He resided with his parents until he was twenty-three years of age, after which he and his brother, C. T. Taylor, purchased a farm and engaged in stock-raising. He was married March 6, 1883, to Miss Rosa L. Grear, a native of Tennessee and a daughter of Robert F. Greer and Kate, nee McDonald, who came to Dallas county in 1877. Her jrrandfather went from South Carolina to Tennessee at an early day. Her father now lives with her, her mother having died on the 8th of May, 1891. In 1887 Mr. Taylor sold his farm and purchased his present home property, where he is now engaged in farming and stock-raising. This place contains 356 acres, 200 of which are under cultivation. He and his brother own a large stock range in Tom Green county, Texas, where he has about 4,000 cattle.

Mr. Taylor is a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian and his wife of the Christian Church. Politically, he affiliates with the Democratic party. He is a man whose good judgment and well-directed efforts have won for him success in liis various undertakings.

[ILLIAM P. COLE, a highly honored citizen of Dallas, was born in Harrison county, Texas, in 1846, a son of John Cole, a pioneer of Texas, and was but four years of age when his father died. His mother, whose maiden name was McCurry, is still living, a landmark of the olden time, God-fearing and brave, and devoted to her children and the good of the people generally, by her practical symyathy with benevolent movements. Being the eldest of the children, upon young Cole naturally devolved gi-eat responsibilities at an early age. He went with his grandparents to the extreme frontier, into what was tlien the Milan district.

At the beginning of the war he returned to Dallas and enlisted in Company B, Thirtyfirst Texas Infantry, under Col. Hawpe, in the service of the Confederacy. The operations of his regiment were in Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas, and he was consequently in many perilous situations, under Kirby Smith. He was in the service three years when he was honrably discharged, and settled in Waller county, southern Texas, engaging in mercantile pursuits.