Manor Obituaries
ANDERSON
Mr. August Skyet Anderson, an old resident of the Decker community, died Tuesday night, March 10. He was laid to rest in the Decker Cemetery, Thursday March 12. He was 84 years of age. He had four boys, Messrs, Gus Anderson, George Anderson, Axel Anderson and Yohart Anderson. He had two girls, Miss Nora Anderson and Miss Cecil Anderson. He had several grandchildren. (Manor Community News, Addie Mae Ashmore, Apr 1, 1925)
Ashmore
John B. Ashmore, aged 79 years, father of Rev. C. M. Ashmore, pastor of the First Street Christian church of Austin, died suddenly at 9 o’clock Friday morning at his home near Manor. Decedent was one of the pioneer farmers of that section, having resided there 35 or 40 years. He is survived by his widow, one daughter, Mrs. W. A. Howell of Manor and eight sons, Rev. C. M. Ashmore of Austin, T. H. Ashmore of Bertram, W. M. Ashmore, F. L. Ashmore, A. N. Ashmore, G. N. Ashmore, F. H. Ashmore and J. M. Ashmore, all of Manor. Funeral services will probably be held Sunday afternoon at Manor with interment in the Manor cemetery. (Austin American, April 3, 1926)
Ashmore
Mrs. Nannie Ashmore, 81, widow of the late J. B. Ashmore, died at the home of her son, Alonzo N. Ashmore, at Manor Wednesday night. Mrs. Ashmore was born at Lawrenceburg, Tenn, March 14, 1852. She was married to J. B. Ashmore in 1870. They were the parents of 13 children. Nine children survive her. They are Mrs. Luella Howell, Manor; William M., of San Antonio; Lee S. of Manor; Alonzo N. of Manor; Charles M. of Austin; Thaddeus H. of Bertram; George N., Franklin H. and Melvin J. of Manor. Two sisters, Mrs. M. P. Hudson of Fort Worth and Mrs. Clara Hood of rising Star, also survive her. Mrs. Ashmore was one of the oldest settlers of Manor, having moved to Texas in 1891. Since that time she has lived in and around Manor. Mrs. Ashmore had been a partial invalid since January 1931. For the last year she had made her home with Alonzo at Manor. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 5 p.m. from the home of Lee Ashmore at Manor. The Rev. P. E. Hawkins, pastor of the Manor Christian church, will conduct the services. Pallbearers will be B. E. Chamberlain, A. R. parsons, I. W. Popham, J. T. Hill, Marshall Hubbell and C. C. Eppright. Burial will be in the Manor cemetery. (Austin American, April 27, 1933)
AXELL
Anna Carolina Axelll, born Carlson, died at the age of 81 years, 1 month and 22 days. She was born in Solberga socken, Smaland, 16 January 1844.She died 8 March 1925. Came to America in 1871 and married John Axell on 13 April 1872. She was a charter member of the New Sweden Lutheran church. She was survived by children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and a brother in Sweden Victor Carlson and son Oscar Carlson of San Francisco, California. Children are Henry Axell, Mrs. Hulda Josefson, Richard Axell and Alma Axell. (taken from Texas Posten March 12, 1925)
BECKHAM
Mrs. Mattie Beckham, age 74. Survived by one son H. S. Beckham of Manor and one daughter Mrs. C. C. Ayres of Elgin. Buried in Manor Cemetery with pastor of Methodist Church officiating. (Austin American, 1/17/1933)
Bengston
Mrs. John Bengston, 98, of New Sweden, died Monday. Funeral services were held at the Lutheran Church with rev. Arthur Scott pastor of the New Sweden Church officiating. Survivors are two daughters and one son, Mrs. George Lyckman, Lund; Mrs. Frank Johnson and Andrew Bengston, New Sweden. (Austin American, Jan 23, 1931)
BERKMAN
Funeral services were conducted Friday for Andrew Berkman, 70, prosperous farmer of the New Sweden community, who died at his home Wednesday morning following a long illness. The services were held from the family home and the New Sweden Lutheran church with the pastor, Rev. Alfred Scott, in charge. Mr. Berkman was born in Sweden but came to this country some 50 years ago and settled near Elgin. Those surviving are his widow and five children, Miss Alma Berkman of Elgin and Walter, Luther, and Martin Berkman of Elgin and Robert Berkman of Bishop, two sisters, Mesdames John Anderson and Malcom Oman of Austin, three brothers, Gustaf of Round Rock; F. O. of Lueders and Alfred of Austin. . Pallbearers were Gust Kylberg, Robert Lundgren, Ernest Bragg, John Swenson and Carl young. Interment was made in New Sweden cemetery. (Austin paper, Dec 16, 1933)
BLOOR
David Sutton Bloor, died in Washington D. C. Survived by 2 brothers, Major A. W. Bloor of Washington D. C. and B. H. Bloor of Austin. (Austin Statesman 4/29/1931)
BOYCE
Miss Claudia J. Boyce, 50, resident of Manor and Austin, died at the family home, 506 West 15th street, Saturday night. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Mary Ophelia Boyce, of Austin; three sisters, Mr. H. M. Cowling, of Mergargel, Texas and Mrs. H. L. Hill and Mrs. John W. Gardenshire of Austin, and one brother A. G. Boyce, of Rush. Funeral services were held at the Thurlow Weed funeral home Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Rev H. Bascom Watts officiated and interment was in Oakwood cemetery. Pallbearers were Eugene Giles, J.C. Giles, Ed Jarmon, Beal Stone, Steve Heffington and Ed Meyers. DIED
BRODIN
P. A. Brodin, 85 died. Mrs. E. E. Johnson was a niece. He was born in Lannaskede , Sweden on 13 December 1858. He came to Travis county in 1874 and to Austin in 1890. Pallbearers were Fred Swenson, Robert Johnson, Alton Sponberg, G. A. Houser, W. E. Sjoberg and Walter Johnson. (Texas Posten, Mar 2, 1944)
BRYANT
J. P. Bryant, living seven miles south of town, died suddenly Monday afternoon. He was a successful farmer, well and favorably known in this part of the county. The cause of death is attributed to some form of heart disease. He leaves a wife and three or four children surviving. The funeral took place this afternoon at 3 o’clock in Manor cemetery. (Austin American, Jan 2, 1908)
BRYAN
Mrs. Martha Elizabeth Bryan, 91 lived in Manor 35 years. Survivors: one daughter Mrs. C. V. Berry of Manor, Funeral home: Thurlow B, Weed. Buried at Manor Cemetery. (NNOP, 1930)
BURLESON
Mrs. W. H. Burleson, former Fannie Browning, age 80, died at Webberville where she lived since 1862. Married W. J. Burleson in 1866. Survivors: one daughter Miss Maggie Burleson, two sons, Clarence S. and john O. Burleson, all of Webberville; one brother Judge W. H. Browning of Lampasas. Buried at family cemetery at Roger Hill, seven miles east of Austin on Webberville Road. (Austin American 3/11/1931)
CHAMBERLAIN
MISS MINNIE E. CHAMBERLAIN
Miss Minnie E. Chamberlain died at the family home in Manor Friday night.
Miss Chamberlain was born in Manor and had lived there her entire lifetime. She was a member of the Manor Baptist church. She was a charter member of the Manor Tuesday Book club and a member of the U.D.C. At one time she taught in the Manor school.
The body is at the Thurlow Weed Funeral home. Services will be from the Manor Baptist church Sunday afternoon. Daughter of Sterling W. Chamberlain and Kathryn "Katie" Elizabeth Eppright) AUSTIN AMERICAN, Saturday, June 29, 1940
CHAMBERLAIN
S. CHAMBERLAIN (STIRLING W. CHAMBERLAIN)
S. Chamberlain died March 25 at his home at Manor, after a four-weeks illness of pneumonia. Funeral services at the Manor Baptist church this Wednesday at 3 p.m. (Son of Thompson Chamberlain and Mary West) (AUSTIN AMERICAN, Wednesday, March 26, 1919)
CHAMBERLAIN
MRS. SARAH R. CHAMBERLAIN (Mrs. James Chamberlain)
The subject of this sketch was born in East Tennessee, March 28th 1824. Her maiden name was Barton. She died March 21st, 1905, lacking only seven days of being 81 years of age.
With her father's family she moved to Missouri, about 1840, and on February 17th 1841 was united in marriage to James Chamberlain. In 1849 with their three small children, Jerry, John and Tom, they moved overland to Texas, first settling in Travis County, near where the town of Manor is now situated. They lived there for three years, after which they moved to where Karnes county now shows on the map, but at that time it was unorganized territory, and contained many desperate and reckless characters, as well as some of the bravest and coolest men that ever paved the way for civilization in any country.
At the breaking out of the Civil War her two oldest sons, who were mere lads of 16 and 18, the younger weighing only 109 pounds, joined the Confederate Army. Grandma had reason to feel proud of the fact that including the war of the Revolution she had near relatives in every war, down to the one with Spain, that has been fought in America since the establishment of the United States Government.
During the war between the States, in the year 1864, the family moved to Round Rock, and remained there until 1865, when they moved to Burnet county. Here a number of the children who were born after the family moved to Texas, reached their maturity, and some of them married in this county. In 1878 Grandpa and Grandma with their three youngest sons moved to Caldwell county, and lived there until 1889, when Grandpa died on Oct. 3rd of that year, while visiting his children in this county. At the time of his death he was more than 80 years old.
Since the death of her husband Grandma has lived with her children spending most of her time with her daughter, Mrs. J. M. Livingston.
To Grandpa and Grandma Chamberlain were born nine children. One of them died in infancy. Their oldest son, Jerry, has been a resident of Oregon for 34 years. Jno. T., Thos. A., L. S., B. B., and Mrs. J. M. Livingston all reside in Burnet county; D. N. lives in Haskell county and L. W. in Knox.
Grandma was a member of the Methodist Church, and lived the life of a patient, cheerful Christian woman for many years. By the side of her husband she was laid to rest in the Old Jennings Creek Cemetery, where many of her friends of other days preceeded her. The memory of her cheerful face and pleasant words will live in the memory of her children and grandchildren and should prove an inspiration to each of them as long as life lasts. (BURNET BULLETIN, Thursday, March 30, 1905)
COKER
James H. Coker, 85, died at his home at 1805 E. 7th Street. Services under the direction of Meek-Hyltin Funeral home will be from the residence with interment in Manor cemetery at Webberville. Survivors, 3 daughters, Mrs. W. S. Brown of Round Rock, Mrs. D. E. Edmiston and Mrs. Bertha Renshaw of Austin; 4 sons, J. R. Coker of San Antonio, T. A. Coker of Ft. Worth, G. C. Coker and A. H. Coker of Austin 21 grandchildren. Pallbearers: Joe Edmiston, David Edmiston, Tom R. Edmiston, Jimmie Edmiston, Carl E. Coker, and Delbert Coker all of San Antonio. (Austin Statesman, 1/23/1935)
COOLEY
Mrs. Mary Cooley, an old resident of here (Manor), died this morning of paralysis, aged 67. She is survived by her husband, Dot Colley, and her daughter, Mrs. Hetty Williams. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10:30 o’clock at the Baptist church. Interment in Manor Cemetery. (Austin American, March 7, 1908)
EPPRIGHT
MR. DAVID EPPRIGHT
Special To The Statesman.
Manor, Tex., July 20.--Mr. David Eppright died at 9:45 tonight. He was 83 years of age and had been a citizen of Travis County since 1846. He was a highly respected and true Christian (sic) gentleman and had been a member of the Manor Baptist Church since its organization. His loss will be keenly felt by the community, who join in sympathy for the bereaved relatives. The burial will take place at 3:30 p.m. tomorrow. (AUSTIN DAILY STATESMAN, Saturday, July 21, 1900)
EPPRIGHT
MRS. DAVID EPPRIGHT.
Manor, Texas, Feb, 2.--Mrs. David Eppright, aged about 85 years, died tonight shortly before midnight of infirmities of old age. She leaves a son and three daughters, all resident in Manor. Mrs. Eppright was a long resident in Manor and was highly esteemed. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. (AUSTIN DAILY STATESMAN, Monday, February 3, 1908)
EPPRIGHT
G. J. EPPRIGHT
Manor, Texas, Aug. 10.--One of our most prominent citizens, G. J. Eppright, died today at 3:20 p.m. Mr. Eppright had not been in good health since he had an attack of grip about eight months ago. However, he had only been in bed about one week. He leaves a widow, five daughters, eight sons, and a very large number of relatives and friends. He will be buried here tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. (AUSTIN DAILY STATESMAN, Thursday, August 11, 1910)
EPPRIGHT
KATHRYN EPPRIGHT
Miss Kathryn Elizabeth Eppright, lifetime resident of Austin and Travis County, died in a local hospital Tuesday. She was born in Manor in 1894, later moving to Austin where she attended the University of Texas and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. Since 1929 Miss Eppright had been a member of the Austin high school faculty as instructor of mathematics. She was a member of Delta, Gamma, honorary teaching sorority.
Survivors are four sisters, Mrs. D. E. Chamberlain of Manor, Mrs. Mark Gilbert, Mrs. J. W. Carlson and Mrs. Steve Heffington, Jr., all of Austin; seven brothers, Dr. C. D. Eppright of Mission, C. C. Eppright of Manor, J. T. Eppright of Charlotte, C. H. Eppright of Manor, E. E. Eppright of Culpepper, Va., Dr. B. R. Eppright of Austin and Col. G. J. Eppright of Dayton, Ohio.
Funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. W. B. Pittard at the Weed-Corley Funeral home at 5 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Manor Cemetery. (AUSTIN AMERICAN, Wednesday, July 11, 1945)
EPPRIGHT
MRS. EPPRIGHT'S FUNERAL DATED (NANNY EPPRIGHT)
Death Sunday night took Mrs. Nanny Eppright, 78, one of Travis county's pioneer residents and the mother of five well-known Austin citizens.
Mrs. Eppright, the widow of George J. Eppright, died at the family residence in Manor where she had lived since 1872, when she came to Texas with her family from Virginia.
Surviving her are seven sons, Dr. C. D. Eppright, Mission; C. C. Eppright, Manor; J. T. Eppright, Charlotte, Tex.; C. H. Eppright, Manor, E. E. Eppright, Lignum, Va.; Dr. Ben R. Eppright, Austin, and Capt. Geo. J. Eppright of Dayton, Ohio; five daughters, Mrs. D. E. Chamberlain, Manor; Mrs. J. W. Carlson, Mrs. Mark Gilbert, Mrs. Steve Heffington, and Miss Kate Eppright, all of Austin; four sisters, Mrs. Jennie C. Hill of Garland, Mrs. J. H. Willis of Lignum, Va., Mrs. L. M. Haupt of Kyle, Mrs. L. L. Hudson of Hico, two brothers, Dr. W. G. Harris of Plano and E. I. Harris of Manor, and a number of grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at the First Baptist church in Manor Tuesday at 4 p.m., with the Rev. W. C. Raines officiating. Burial will be in Manor cemetery. (AMERICAN STATESMAN, Monday, May 15, 1939)
FERRIS
Peter Ferris, 73, resident of Austin 25 years. Services from Cook Funeral Home with burial in Oakwood Cemetery, Austin. Survived by daughters, Mrs. Ira Parsons of Manor, Mrs. D. C. Bennett of Elgin, Mrs. Ralph Jensen, Mrs. Ella Foyl and Miss Ester Ferris of Junction; son Merrill Ferris of Junction; brothers, Joe of Sherman, and Morris of San Antonio; 13 grandchildren. (Austin American 11/6/7/1934)
FIELDS
Capt. Dave B. Fields, 68, who at one time practiced medicine at Manor, died in his San Francisco Calif, home Saturday, his mother Mrs. J. D. Fields of Austin, said Sunday. Survivors are his widow, six children; his mother Mrs. J. D. Fields of Austin; one sister Mrs. H. C. McClenahan of San Francisco; one brother W. J. Fields of Sonora; and an uncle Tin Raney of Lockhart. (May 29, 1937)
FIELDS
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Frances Fields, 97, were conducted at the Weed-Corley Funeral Home Tuesday by G. H. P. Showalter and R. B. Sweet. Burial was in Manor Cemetery. Pallbearers were R. W. Perrine, John D. Fields, Herbert W. Fields, W. J. Field Jr. George Hopkins and R. W. Johnson. (Feb 15, 1947)
FIELDS
Yesterday afternoon about 4 o’clock David Fields, a workman employed in laying brick on the Driskill hotel, was observed to fall to the ground while engaged in his work. A number of his fellows went to his assistance and on reaching him at once came to the conclusion that he received a sun stroke. He died about 8 o’clock at night. Deceased was a hard working man and a brickmason by trade. He was an uncle of Dr. Fields of Manor. He was about fifty and a bachelor (Daily Democratic Statesman, Jun 21, 1885)
FRIBERG
Mrs. S. P. Friberg, 80, died Pflugerville, Texas. Survived by husband, daughters, Mrs. George Killian, Mrs. A. M. Hennig; sons, F. W. and W. F. Neuenschwander. Interments New Sweden Cemetery. (Austin Dispatch, 3/17/1931)
GILES
After an illness of several weeks from typhoid fever Rex Giles, at the age of 14, on Sunday Dec 8, 1907, surrendered his young life and passed to his final rest. Rex was a quiet, well mannered boy and held the affectionate esteem of his teachers and school mates. Many were the expressions of regret that the school would know him no longer. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Giles, who survive him, as do two brothers and one sister. (newspaper not named)
GLENN
Funeral services for Mrs. Alice Crockett Glenn, were held from the Manor Methodist church at 2 o’clock Saturday afternoon with Rev. Mitchell officiating. Pallbearers were S. A. Sellstrom, W. A. Boeneman, D. E. Chamberlain, W. I. Mott, O. W. Anderson and H. P. Lockwood. Interment in Manor cemetery under the direction of Pelphrey mortuary. Mrs. Glenn is survived by her husband, W. T. Glenn, Manor, two sons, G. W. of Round Rock and W. R. Glenn, Taylor, Texas, five daughters, Mrs. Forest B. Browning, Hutto, Mrs. T. B. Webb,, Manor; Mrs. Geo. Blitch and Mrs. M. Redford, Harlingen, and Mrs. A. P. Walker, Austin; one sister, Mrs. J. J. McWright, Junction; four brothers, C. W. Liberty Hill, W. R. Shreveport, La.; A. S., Nashville, Tenn, and J. O. Wray, Brenham, Texas and 19 grandchildren.( Austin American Dec 30, 1933)
HOWSER/Hauser
Christian Howser died Wednesday last at the home of his son, Nelson Howser (Hauser) of the place. The deceased was born at Stuttgart, Wirtemberg, Germany, January 21, 1832. The interment took place Thursday at the Decker cemetery and was attended by a large party of mourning relatives and friends. (1907)
HAUSER
Funeral services will be held in Hutto Monday at 2 p.m. for Mrs. Christina Hauser, 79, who died Sunday after a long illness. Services will be conducted by the Rev. R. V. Samuelson, pastor of the Hutto Lutheran church. She was born in Sweden, but came to this country as a small child, settling firs in Illinois and later moving to Texas. Survivors are two sons, George A. Hauser, Taylor and C. W. Hauser, Austin and four daughters, Mrs. Mrs. Robert A. Johnson, Hutto; Mrs. Ida Johnson, Fort Worth; Mrs. Pearl Caffey, Austin and Mrs. Rena Johnson, Kennedy. (Austin American July 1, 1934)
HAUSER
Nelson Hauser, 73, for 50 years a resident of Manor, died late Tuesday at Hutto, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Robert Johnson. Mr. Hauser is survived by his widow and by six children: Mrs. Ernest Johnson of Manor, Mrs. Irma Levin of Kenedy, Charles Hauser of Manor, E. A. Hauser of Taylor, Mrs. Robert Johnson of Hutto, and Mrs. W. O. Caffee of Holland. Funeral services for Mr. Hauser will be held Wednesday afternoon t 2 o’clock at Hutto. The body will then be taken to Manor, where burial services will be held at 4 o’clock with interment in the Manor cemetery. (Austin American, May 20, 1927)
HENNINGER
Mrs. Magdalena Henninger died at the resident of Wm. Luedecke in Manor on January 13 at 3 o’clock p.m. at the age of 81 years. She had been in good health up to last December, since which time she gradually declined. She was an early settler in this county and lived in Austin from 1854 until 1890, and had since resided with her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Luedecke of Manor. She leaves surviving her four children, viz, Jake Henninger of Austin, Mrs. George Kuemple, Mrs. Chrisham Herger and Mrs. Wm. Luedecke of Manor, Texas. (Austin Statesman, Jan 14, 1906)
JESTER
Mrs. J. N. Jester, age 71, died in Austin, buried in Manor, Texas. Pastor of Woodlawn Baptist Church of San Antonio officiated. (Austin American Feb 4, 1931)
JOHNSON
Frank Johnson died at home near Manor, buried from the Swedish Church at New Sweden. (no name paper, no date)
JOHNSON
J. A. Johnson, buried Decker Cemetery, home Decker, Texas. He was a farmer and a member of the Decker Methodist Church. Survived by widow, five children, Mrs. Simon Swahn, Austin; Mrs. Arthur Johnson, Lyford; Mrs. Richard Anderson, Decker; Mrs. Gus Nyquist, Lyford; and Miss Evelyn Johnson, Decker. (paper not named, no date)
JOHNSON
C. A. Johnson, 78, died. He had lived in Manor for over 50 years. He was born in Jonkoping, Sweden, 12 December 1859 and came to American in 1886. He is survived by Walter Johnson of Manor and Henry Johnson of Austin, brothers Ed Johnson and Oscar Johnson of Manor. Pallbearers were Arthur Anderson, Oscar Anderson, Rufus Lee, John Wallin, Will Ballerstedt and R. E. Sundberg. (Texas Posten Aug. 4, 1938)
JOHNSON
Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Sophia Johnson, 85, a resident of Manor for the 78 years, will be held at the Hyltin-Manor Funeral Home Friday at 4 p.m. with the A. W. Almquist officiating. Mrs. Johnson was born in Sweden and came to American at the age of three. She is survived by two sons Walter E. Johnson of Manor and Henry C. Johnson of Austin, and one granddaughter Mary Jo Johnson of Austin. Pallbearers will be W. E. Sjoberg, E. E. Johnson, A. N. Anderson, Luther Johnson, S. A. Sellstrom and Hjalmer Stromberg. Burial will be in the Manor Cemetery. (Austin American, Jul 4, 1952)
JOHNSON
MANON FARMER DIES OF BROKEN NECK IN FALL FROM HAY STACK Ernest Johnson, 50, Manor farmer suffered a broken neck and almost instantaneous death on his farm near that town. Johnson had gone to the haystack to fasten down some guy wires and had mounted the stack when he lost his balance and fell. No one saw his fall but Johnson was found a few minutes later by one of the farm hands who called for help. Johnson revived for a few minutes and spoke, explaining that he had lost his balance and had been projected to the ground upon his head. He then lost consciousness and died a few minutes later. Physicians who were called announced that his death had resulted from a broken neck. The haystack from which Johnson fell was twelve feet in height and had been newly made. A ladder was found leaning against the stack where the farmer had placed it for use in mounting to the crest of the pile of hay. It is presumed that the slippery conditions of the new hay caused his footing to slip and he was found only a few feet from the foot of the ladder. Funeral service for Johnson will be held this afternoon at Manor from the Chapel of the Swedish Lutheran Church there of which he was a member. He is survived by his wife and five children. He was a member of the Modern Woodman of America and the Woodmen of the World. (Austin Statesman, Friday, August 5, 1921)
JOHNSON
Oscar Leroy Johnson died 27 January, 1925 of pneumonia. Service at Manor Lutheran Church by Rev. Daniel Linder of Austin. Interment will be in the Manor Cemetery. Pallbearers: Buford Thurman, George Joseph, Raymond Miller, James Rich, Richard Allison, and Curtis Houser. He is survived by his mother, Ida Johnson, two sisters, Mrs. Charles Spencer of Ft. Worth and Bernice Johnson of Manor; three brothers, Bennie Johnson, Howard Johnson, and Billie Johnson all of Manor. Pallbearers: Buford Thurman, George Joseph, Raymond Miller, James Rich, Richard Allison, and Curtis Houser. He is survived by his mother, Ida Johnson, two sisters, Mrs. Charles Spencer of Ft. Worth and Bernice Johnson of Manor; three brothers, Bennie Johnson, Howard Johnson, and Billie Johnson all of Manor. (Manor newspaper January 28, 1925);
JOHNSON
Mrs. Mollie Johnson, 90, one of Travis county's oldest residents, died on
May 18 at her home near Manor, Monday afternoon after a long illness. Mrs.
Johnson was born in Sweden, December 17, 1834 and came to Texas 47 years
ago. She is survived by three children, two daughters, Mrs. Gus Stromquist
of Travis county and Mrs. Victor Munson of Austin and one son, Claude
Johnson of this county. Funeral services will be held from the
home, Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock and at the Decker Methodist Church
with Rev. O.W. Johnson officiating Burial will be in Decker Cemetery. Pallbearers
will be Leon Stromquist, Harry Stromquist, Luther Stromquist, Leonard
Munson, Eddie Rosengren and Heite Glenn. (Austin American Statesman,
May 19, 1925)
JONES
Mrs. Dora Jones after an illness of about seven weeks, on last Tuesday at 10:12 p.m. passes to her eternal reward. The deceased was born and reared in the vicinity of Manor and her death was in her 33 years On April 24, 1907 she was united in marriage to W. H. Jones, Jr. Of this happy union one son (Russel) was born, now in his 9th year. During her brief life on early, she won the love and esteem of the entire community. Her life as much as her physical strength would permit, was spent in doing good. She united with the Christian Church at the early age of eleven years and lives a faithful consistent Christian life until her master called her to the home of the Redeemed. She was so well prepared to answer the summons of her master, and receive the welcome plaudit-“Well done, thou good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joys of the Lord.” (Manor Messenger, Mar 30, 1917)
KELTNER
Mrs. Martha Ann Keltner, 71. Thurlow Weed Funeral Home with interment in Manor cemetery, (Austin American Dec 7, 1934)
LACKER
Mrs. Josephine Lacker born December 25, 1851, in Texas. Manor resident for 60 years. Burial in Manor cemetery with services by Pelphry Mortuary. Survived by daughters Mrs. A. N. Anderson, Manor, Mrs. J. L. Hiss, White Wright, and Mrs. A. L. Miller, Bastrop, sons T. D. Lacker, DelValle and J. L. Lacker, Austin. (Austin Statesman Mar 20, 1931)
LARSON
Lars Larson, 63, prominent farmer of the Kimbro community died at his home near Kimbro Monday. Mr. Larson is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mary Stenholm Larson, six daughters, Misses Ruby Larson, Rosabelle Larson, Bendella Larson, Bernice Larson, Katherine Larson and Geraldine Larson, four sons Gilbert Larson, Raymond Larson, Wayland Larson and Milford Larson, all of Kimbro and three sisters Mrs. C. A. Peterson of Wild Rose, N.D., Mrs. Carrie L. Johnson of Austin and Mrs. Emma Lindberg of Sweden. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. from the family home and at 3 p.m. from the New Sweden church with the Rev. Fred Olson officiating. Burial will be in the New Sweden cemetery. (Sep 8, 1936)
LINDGREN
Funeral services for Mrs. Bengta Lindgren, 76, widow of the late Nelse Lindgren and a resident of Austin since 1882, who died at her home 1006 West Fifth street, Monday will be held from the residence, Tuesday at 2 p.m. and at 2:30 p.m. from the Swedish Lutheran church with the rev. F. O. Linder officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood cemetery. Active pall bearers will be Adolph Bergstrom, John Bergstrom, Swan Martin, Fred Bergman, Oscar Carlson, and F. G. Ingram. Honorary pall bearers will be Dr. J. M. loving, W. M. Luedecke, Carl T. Widen, C. C. Smith, Ernest Ballerstedt and Will Ballerstedt, Mrs. Lindgren was born in Sweden, August 7, 1856. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Geo. Milton, Mrs. Henry Kron, of Austin, Mrs. Louis Ballerstedt, Mrs. Joe Swahn of Manor and three sons, Enoch Lindgren, Chas. Lindgren, Edgar Lindgren, of Manor; one sister Mrs. Frank Phelander of Austin:; 14 grandchildren and two nieces, Mrs. Carl Anderson and Mrs. August Jackson of Austin. (Austin American Apr 14, 1931)
LUEDECKE
William Luedecke, 75 born Jan 3, 1857 in Burgdorf, Hanover, Germany. Came to American in October, 1873. Lived first two years in Austin then in Manor from 1876. Arrangements by Thurlow Weed Funeral Home with Rev. F. G. Roesener and Rev. V. H. Fisher officiating. Interment in Oakwood Cemetery, Austin. Survivors: Widow, sons H. H. Luedecke, W. G. Luedecke, and L. J. Luedecke, all of Austin; daughters Mrs. Elridge Moore and Miss Pansy Luedecke, both of Austin; and four grandchildren. ( Austin American Apr 8, 1932)
LUNDELL
John Lundell was born in Malmback socken, Smaland, Sweden on Feb 16, 1855. He died at the age of 70 years, and 20days. He came to America and Austin at the age of 12. He married Miss Sophia Polson. He is survived by Jno. Lundell, Mrs. Chas. Lundgren of Delvalle and Robert Lundell of Austin. sisters Mrs. Albert Bergstrom of Austin, Mrs. Walfred Johnson of Taylor, brothers Chas Lundell of Lubbock, C. A. Lundell of Taylor and A. R. Lundell of Georgetown. He was buried in Oakwood Cemetery. Pallbearers were Aug. Foster, Adolf Bergstrom, Victor Anderson, F. G. Swenson, H. T. Knape and C. P. Eklund. (from Texas Posten, he died Mar 7, 1925)
LUNDIN
A.G. Lundin, 40 died at a local hospital Friday. Survivors are his widow, three sons, Carroll, Walton Ray and David Lundin of Austin’ his parents Mr. and Mrs. C Lundin, three sisters, Mrs. Leonard Broman of Elgin; Mrs. Ebba Pearson and Miss Margaret Lundin of Austin; and two brothers Philips Lundin of Austin and Raymond Lundin of Boston, Mass. Funeral services will be held at the Hyltin funeral home Sunday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Kenneth pope officiating, assisted by the Rev. J. E. Chester, Pallbearers will be J. R. Youngquist, E. C. Anderson, Walter Johnson, Adolph Hoertz, Harold Bowen and Sam Bruce. Burial will be in Oakwood cemetery. (died Nov 11, 1940)
LYCKMAN
Mrs. William Lyckman, 64 years. Arrangements by Meeks-Hyltin Funeral Home, conducted from the family home at Lund by Rev. E. P. Rodeen. Interment in Lund cemetery. Survivors: husband, four daughters, Miss Ruth Lyckman, Lund; Mrs. Hildegard Lundell, Austin; Mrs. Theo Morrell, Mauda (Manda), four sons Aldreick of Kenedy, Eugene of Stamford and Hartwin and Lewis of Lund, one sister in Sweden and seven grandchildren. (Austin Dispatch, Feb 1, 1935)
LYCKMAN
Mrs. C. A. Lyckman, 83, native of Sweden and a resident of Travis County for the 60 years, died at the home of her daughter Mrs. J. A. Sundberg at New Sweden. Mrs. Lyckman came to Travis County in 1870 and has lived here consecutively since that date. She is survived by two daughters Mrs. Sundberg of New Sweden and Mrs. Gus Fritz of Austin, four sons John and Wesly Lyckman of New Sweden and Walter and Luther of Spur. Funeral services were held at the home of Mrs. Sundberg and at Manda church near New Sweden. (Austin American Jul 27, 1930)
MALONE
Mrs. Susan E. Malone. Services from University Presbyterian Church with burial in Manor Cemetery beside her husband. (NNOP 1910)
MEIER
Ed Meier, 70 native of Carlrtedt, M.J. came to Manor, Texas at 14 years of age; farmed; came to Austin at 44 years of age. Arrangements by Pelphrey with First Methodist church officiating. Survived by widow, Mrs. Lena Meier; sons, Ben of St Louis Mo and Ed E. of Austin, Mrs. Rose McNutt, Mrs. Shakespeare Morrow, Mrs. W. T. Haile, Miss Alice Meier, all of Austin, Mrs. Jerry B. Johnson of Beaumont, and Mrs. W. P. Layne of Vernon, brother W. S. Meier, Austin and 7 grandchildren. (Austin Dispatch Nov 25, 1932)
MUNSON
Friends of Mr. Paul Munson, a resident of Austin, Texas were very sorry to hear of his death on December 31. Mr. Munson formerly lived at Decker, Texas and has many friends there as well as in Austin. He was 32 years of age. He died at a local hospital from pneumonia. He has held a position in Bohn Bros. store in Austin for many years. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon, January 1, at 3 o’clock from the family residence, 1007 Willow Street, with Rev. F. O. Linder, pastor of the Swedish Lutheran Church in Manor officiating. Interment was made in Oakwood Cemetery at Austin. Many of his friends from Manor and Decker were present to pay the last respects to their friend. (1925)
MURPHY
Harrison Gaines Murphy, 91, one of the best known residents of the Texas Confederate home and in former years a member of the Confederate home board, died early Saturday morning. The body will be forwarded by the Cook funeral home at 3 o’clock Sunday afternoon and funeral services will be held at 3 o’clock at the cemetery at Manor. The deceased is survived by three daughters, Mrs. W. W. Kitteringham of Edinburg, Miss Ethel Murphy of San Antonio and Mrs. John Miller of Coleman and one son W. H. Murphy of Houston. (Austin newspaper, died Dec 17, 1927)
NELLE
Mrs. Henry Nelle, 64 died at Rose Hill, 3 miles north of Manor. Survived by daughters, Mrs. Ed Meier of Manor, Mrs. Ed Thiele of Austin, Mrs. Fred Nuenschwander of Pflugerville, and Mrs. Otto Reinke, Baylor County, sons, John Nelle of Karnes Co., CC., Herbert, James F. Nelle of Travis Co., Joe H. Nelle, Caldwell Co., Willie Nelle, LaSelle (sic) Co., sister Mrs. Earnest Maul, Austin, brothers, Albert Lohman of Eldorado, August Lohman of Red Springs, Will Lohman of Pebble, Kerr Co., and thirty-two grandchildren. (1915, paper not named)
NOTON
Mr. Jim Noton, farmer of the Hornsby Bend community died in a local hospital at Austin last Saturday. He was 81 years old and lived in Texas 51 years. Mr. Noton was well known to older residents in the Pflugerville section. He is survived by several nephews and nieces in England, LaRae Noton and Dale Noton of Pflugervile and Austin. Mr. Noton never married. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon with burial in Oakwood cemetery (Pflugerville Press Mar 9, 1935)
RANEY
Col. John E. Raney , on the 14th of December , 1901, John Edward Raney fell asleep at this home near Manor, Texas. He was born February 12, 18xx in Williamson county and came to Texas in the fall of 1858. Col. Raney was married to Miss Hibernia E. Vernon January 3rd, 1849. Six children were born to this union, viz: Mrs. J. D. Fields, EW. B. Raney, Miss Annie C. Raney, Mrs. W. D. Carrington (dead) John R. and Henry T. Raney. December 5th, 1864 Col. Raney was bereft of his companion and in April 1868, he married to Miss Sarah E. Nichols, who survived him. One son, Edward W. Raney was born of this union. …….Funeral services took place at the old home Sunday at 11 a.m. conducted by Elder A. McGary of Austin. At 1 o’clock amid a large throng of sorrowing relatives and friends, all that was mortal of Col. John E. Raney was consigned to its last resting place. (died Dec 14, 1901)
RANEY/RAINEY
Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Nichols Rainey died at 12:40 o’clock Saturday morning at the old Rainey home place near Manor. Mrs. Rainey was a native of Alabama born there April 29th, 1833, hence would have been 87 years of age in April this year. Decedent had been a resident of Travis county since 1848, or for a period of seventy-two years. She is survived by five children, a large number of grand, great and great-great grandchildren. The children are: Mrs. Dr. J. D. Fields, Austin, William B. Rainey, Manor, Miss Annie C. Rainey, Manor, H. C. Rainey, Lockhart, E. W. Rainey, Lockhart, Mrs. John R. Rainey of Austin, Dr. Walter Carrington of San Angelo. Funeral exercises will be held at the old home Sunday at 12 o’clock, Rev. Dr. G. H. P. Showalter officiating. Burial at Manor Cemetery at
1:30 p. m. (Died Feb 21, 1920)
RAINEY
Funeral services for Mrs. Josephine B. Rainey, who died in Dallas Wednesday, will be held from the Cook Funeral home Thursday at 10:45 a.m. and from St. Mary’s Catholic church at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Father James J. O’Brien officiating. Pallbearers will be Henry Luedecke, William Luedecke, Louis Luedecke, Eldridge Moore, Frank Gibson and W. H. Wendlandt. Burial will be in the city cemetery at Manor. Mrs. Rainey was the widow of the late W. B. Rainey of Manor. Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. A. C. Talerico and Mrs. Eugene Curtis of San Antonio, Mrs. W. E. Toogood and Mrs. S. M. Sachs of Dallas. (Austin paper, Mar 5, 1941)
RANEY
Thursday evening December 14, 1911 at 7:45 o’clock, John R. Raney, after months of suffering, passed to rest peacefully. Funeral services were conducted by Elder G. H. P. Showalter of Austin, minister of the Church of Christ. After the services the Lockhart and Mendoza Masonic Lodges took charge of the body as it was borne to the Lockhart Cemetery. John R. Raney was born at Manor, Travis County, Texas on January 21, 1860. He married Miss Annie Hornsby who was called hence by death. Afterwards he married Miss Mary E. Thrasher who with three sons, Waverly, Vernon and Ralph and two daughters, Evelyn and Halcyon, survive him. He is also survived by three brothers, H. T. and W. E. Raney of Caldwell County and W. B. Raney of Manor and two sisters, Mrs. J. D. Field of Austin and Miss Annie Raney of Manor. (Lockhart Post)
RECTOR
On Wednesday, January 1st, 1908, it pleased God, in his infinite wisdom, to call little Bret Harte, home to himself. It was a profound shock to the teachers, pupils, and community in general, when the news was received that after a short illness she had passed away while on a visit to Colorado with her parents. Bret Harte was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Rector and granddaughter of Maj. And Mrs. T. M. Rector….She was seven years of age and is survived by both her parents, her grandparents and a little brother, Walter. (died Jun 21, 1908)
RIGGLE
MRS. M. A. RIGGLE (MARTHA ANN EPPRIGHT)
Manor, Texas, Aug. 17. Died Today at 11 a.m., Mrs. M. A. Riggle. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow. (AUSTIN DAILY STATESMAN, Wednesday, August 18, 1909)
ROGAS
Mrs. William Rogas, 64, died at her residence in the Gregg community Sunday at 10:50 a.m. She had lived in Travis county the last 35 years and is survived by her husband, William Rogas, three daughters, Miss Louise Rogas, Gregg community; Mrs. David Thorn, Gregg and Mrs. Lambert Anderson of Round Rock, six sons, Oscar, Creedmoor; Henry, Port Arthur; John, Will, Gustave and Henry Rogas of Gregg community, one sister, Mrs. Louise Deovoke, Brenham; one brother John Koch, of Houston and 16 grandchildren.. Funeral services will be held Monday at 4 p.m. from the family home followed by services at the Pflugerville Lutheran church at 4:30 p.m. Burial will be in the Pflugerville cemetery with the Rev. E. G. Knaak officiating. (1934)
ROWE
Mrs. Maria Rowe, 81 died Fort Worth, Texas. Services from Methodist Church of Manor, TX with interment in Manor Cemetery. Survivors: daughter, Mrs. E. P. Jackson of Killeen, TX; sons S. C. Rowe, Fort Worth, TX; A. J. Rowe, McDade, TX Albert Rowe, St. Louis, MO and Walter Rowe, Denison, TX. (Austin American May 1, 1931)
SELLSTROM
John Sellstrom, 35, resident of Manor and owner of lumber company, died Austin. Interment Manor, Texas. (Austin Statesman Feb 25, 1910)
SJOBERG
A. J. Sjoberg, an old resident of Manor, died at the home of his son-in-law, Mrs. C. A. Johnson at 2:35 o’clock yesterday morning. He was born in Sweden on the 30th day of December, 1826 and emigrated to Texas in 1869, locating on the Eppright farm. Five daughters and one son survive him, all living near Manor. These are Mrs. F. G. Swenson, Mrs. Hauser, Mrs. C. A. Johnson, Mrs. A. Sponberg, Mrs. A. Brodin and Mr. J. O. Sjoberg. Mr. Sjoberg was a man highly respected and was held in high esteem by all who knew him. The interment took place in the Manor cemetery at 4 p.m. yesterday. (Austin Statesman Aug 13, 1903)
SJOBERG
Mrs. Tina Sjoberg, 71, died Saturday, Survivors are one daughter Mrs. E. E. Johnson of Taylor; one son W. E. Soberg of Austin; two sister, Mrs. Augusta Anderson of Austin and Mrs. Ed Johnson of Manor; and two brothers, John Swenson and August Swenson, both of Austin. Private services will be held Sunday at 3:30 p.m. from the Hyltin Funeral home with the Rev. R. V. Samuelson officiating. Burial will be in the Manor cemetery. (October 10, 1937)
SJOBERG
Mr. J. O. Sjoberg died 24 January and was 71 years old. He was born in Traslana, Nassjo socken, Sweden on 22 February 1864. Went to Paxton Ill, and then to Manor Texas. Services from home of sister C. A. Johnson in Manor. Pastor Bell from the methodist church in Manor and Pastor R. V. Samuelson from the Lutheran church in Hutto officiating. Burial in Manor cemetery with pallbearers S. A. Sellstrom, Ed Harris, Will Ballerstedt, Eppright Chamblerlain, W. H. Wentland and O. W. Anderson. Survived by daughter Mrs. E. E. Johnson of Taylor and son W. E. Sjoberg, Austin, two grandchildren Wallace Johnson, Taylor and W. E. Sjoberg Jr., Austin, sister Mrs. C. A. Johnson. (taken from the Swedish Texas Posten, January 30, 1936)
SMITH
Carl Levin Smith, 68, farmer, died New Sweden, Texas. Survived by wife, Matilda Anderson; children, Walter Smith and Mrs. Alpha Loth; stepchildren, Mrs. Ellen Munson, Robert Anderson, Eric Anderson, Mrs. Ruth Bowman, and Mrs. Julia Swenson; sisters, Mrs. John Berg, Mrs. Oscar Westling, Mrs. Gustaf Lundgren and Mrs. Oscar Munson; brother, August Smith, Interment: New Sweden Cemetery. XXXXX
SPONBERG
Mrs. Ida Sponberg, 77, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. S. Newberg, 307 West 14th street, Sunday morning. Mrs. Sponberg had lived in and near Austin for many years. She is survived by four sons, John O. Sponberg, Austin; C. W. Sponberg, Manor; E. T. Sponberg, St. Louis Mo.; and one daughter Mrs. A. S. Newberg, Austin; one sister, Mrs. Theodore Westbrook, Decker. Services will be held at the Pelphrey Mortuary Monday at 2 p.m. then at Decker Methodist church at 2 p.m. Rev. E. J. Anderson, pastor of Decker Methodist Episcopal church, officiating. The pallbearers will be John Westbrook, David E. Sponberg, Austin, Dave Sponberg, Manor, Willie Westbrook and Martin Westbrook, Decker, and E. I. Sponberg, Austin. Interment in Decker cemetery. ( Austin American Apr 13, 1930)
SPONBERG
Funeral services for August Sponberg, who died at his home in Manor Monday afternoon, were held from the residence Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. and at 2 p.m. from the Decker Methodist church. Burial was in the Decker cemetery. Surviving relatives are his wife, Mrs. Ida Sponberg; one daughter, Mrs. Annie Newberg of Austin, four sons, John Sponberg of Elgin, Eddie Sponberg of Austin, Charlie Sponberg of Manor and Fred Sponberg of Overland Mo. (Austin American Jul 30, 1928)
SPONBERG
Andrew J. Sponberg, well known resident of Manor, died at his home here this morning at 2:30 o’clock after an illness from pneumonia. Funeral services have not yet been arranged. Mr. Sponberg was born in Sweden April 18, 2854, and immigrated to Texas in 1871. He married Matilda Sjoberg, Dec 14, 1878. Besides his widow he leaves 13 children, 25 grandchildren and two brothers, August Sponberg of Manor and Carl Sponberg of Sweden. The children are: Mrs. Nannie Anderson of Manor, Mrs. C. S. Lundgren of Brady, Mrs. S. A. Sellstrom of (Manor, Mrs. H. P. Stromberg, Mendoza), Mrs. O. W. Swenson of Manor, Mrs. Henry Johnson of Hutto, the Misses Bertha Sponberg and Noma Sponberg of Manor, and Dave, Leroy, Clarence, Chester and Alton Sponberg of Manor. (Austin, Jan 21, 1926)
SPONBERG
Mrs. Matilda Sponberg, pioneer of Manor, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henry Johnson 1623 Enfield road, Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Sponberg came from Sweden at the age of 12 and settled with her parents near Manor, where she has resided for more than a half century. She had been active in civic affairs there. The deceased is survived by eight daughters, Mrs. Nannie Anderson, Mrs. Henry Johnson, Mrs. Robert Lundell, and Miss Noma Sponberg, all of Austin, Mrs. S. A. Sellstrom and O. E. Swenson of Manor, Mrs. H. P. Stromberg of Mendoza and Mrs. C. F. Lundgren of Brady; four sons, David Sponberg, Chester Sponberg, Clarence Sponberg and Alton Sponberg all of Manor, two sisters, Mrs. Christine Hauser of Hutto and Mrs. C. A. Johnson of Manor; one brother, Oscar Sjoberg of Manor; 25 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Brief funeral services will be held from the Johnson residence at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, with the Rev. J. E. Anderson presiding. Later series will be held from the Pelphrey Mortuary at 4 p.m. Wednesday, with Rev. J. C. Mitchell officiating. Pallbearers will be Oscar Carlson, Gus Swenson, George Anderson, Walter Chamberlain, August Lundell and John Sponberg. Honorary pallbearers include Edward Acklin, Agnes Lee, C. C. Eppright, C. B. Johnson, Chas. Hauser, Charles Sponberg, Dr. Ray Reed, Fred Swenson, Henry Lockwood, W. W. Rainey, Dr. J. J. Brady and Joe Kouri. Burial will be in Oakwood cemetery. (Austin, Feb 6, 1934)
STENHOLM
Mrs. Mathilda Stenholm, 84, died at New Sweden, Texas. Mrs. Oscar Lundgren, Mrs. Lars Larson, Mrs. Ed Nyquist, Mrs. Wesley Gustafson; sons Carl, Oscar, Andrew, Walter and John Stenholm. Interment in New Sweden cemetery. ( Austin Dispatch Aug 26, 1934)
Mrs. Stenholm was born on the 4th day of December, 1849. At the age of twenty-three she left her home in the north and came to Texas where she met her future husband, John Alfred Stenholm, also a native of Sweden, who came to Texas 1870 They were married July 16, 1873.> Mr. and Mrs. Stenholm were charter members of the Evangelical Lutheran New Sweden Church. Mr. Stenholm passed away June 21, 1913 in Chicago. Mrs. Stenholm died after a long and painful sickness at the family home in New Sweden at 4:30 p.m. Friday, August 24, 1934 at the age of 84 years, 8 months and 20 days. Funeral services were held from her home Sunday at 3:30 p.m. and at the New Sweden Lutheran church at 4:00 p.m. Burial was in the New Sweden cemetery. Her six sons served as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers named were Gus Klyberg, John Nelson, John Olson, Henry Munson, Sol Swenson, Oscar Olson, August Holmberg, Henry Axel, August Sundberg, John Swenson, Carl Sellstrom, Arthur F. Anderson, Martin Anderson, Ewing Olson and Gunnar Swenson. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Oscar Lundgren, and Mrs. Lars Larson of New Sweden, and Mrs. Ed Nyquist of Stamford, Texas and Mrs. Wesley Gustafson, of Austin and six sons, Carl, Oscar, Andrew, Walter and John Stenholm all of New Sweden and August Stenholm of Stamford, Texas, 36 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. (taken from article dated Aug 30, 1934)
SWAHN
Mrs. Anna Helena Swahn, born Jonasdotter in Saby forsamling, Jonkopings lan, Sweden on 8 May 1847. Died in Austin on 28 July 1928 at 81 years, 2 months and 20 days. Married Lars Peter Swahn. Survived by sons Carl Joseph and Simon Swahn, daughters, Mathilda, Augusta and Elvira Swahn, Mrs. Carl Blomdahl of Brady and Mrs. Gustaf Carlson of Decker, 12 grandchildren. Swahn family came to Texas from Sweden in 1882 to Decker. Buried in Oakwood cemetery. (Swedish Texas Posten 1928)
SWENSON
Mrs. O. A. Swenson is dead, a victim of poisoning. According to reports of physicians, Mrs. Swenson took a teaspoon full of arsenic mistaking it for soda. Sometime elapsed before the mistake was discovered and a doctor summoned. Dr. E. B. Butler made the call, but the poison had already done its fatal work and she died within a few minutes of the time the doctor arrived. She resided in the Kimbro community. Funeral services were held Friday at 1 p.m. from the home and from the Free Mission church at Kimbro at 2 p.m. The Rev. C. Anderson conducted the services. Interment was in the Free Mission cemetery. (American-Statesman, Jan 6, 1929)
TAYLOR
Ed V. Taylor, 85, Confederate Veteran and pioneer merchant of Webberville. Born in Virginia, he served in 9th Cav. under Gen. Fitzhugh Lee. He came to Texas after the Civil War. He was a Methodist and lived at 300 W. 38th St. Survived by widow, Mrs. Volney O. Taylor; three sons: Dr. E. B. Taylor, R. L. and M. C. Taylor, all of Austin’ two sisters: Mrs. Nannie Bower, and Fannie Taylor of Midland, VA. and four g-children. Buried in Oakwood Cemetery. (NNoP Jul 19, 24, 1931)
TEICH
Frederick William Teich, widow Mrs. Anne Lundgren-Teich and brother and sister W. R. Teich, Fort Worth; Mrs. A. T. Anderson, Brady; A. R. Teich, C. H. Teich, Mrs. Paul Hoeke, Margaret and Ann E. Teich of Austin. (Texas Posten, Mar 12, 1925)
THURMAN
John Willis Thurman, pioneer farmer and merchant of Manor, died at this home in manor at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday. He is survived y his widow Mrs. Rebecca A. Thurman, three daughters Mrs. T. M. Horne, Mrs. L. G. Powell of Austin and Mrs. H. A. Thurman of Manor, one brother M. E. Thurman of Manor and one sister Mrs. E. T. Keitner of Austin. Mr. Thurman was born in Tennessee January 26, 1856 but moved to Travis county near Manor in 1886 where he has lived ever since. Funeral services were held at the family home at 4 p.m. and interment was in the Manor cemetery under direction of Thurlow Weed Funeral home. (Austin Statesman, Feb 7, 1934)
TOWNES
Henry Eggleston Townes, age 74, native of Manor. Survived by widow Mrs. Nannie Crockett Townes, two daughters: Mrs. T. F. Morrison of Austin, and Mrs. R. S. Windrow of Dallas, two sisters, Mrs. M. B. Gregg of Austin and Mrs. Jim Simmon of Ft. Worth. Services from Pelphrey Mortuary. Burial in Oakwood. (Austin Dispatch Feb 27, 1934)
TOWNES
Judge John C. Townes, veteran Texas jurist and retired Dean of the University of Texas Law School. Services at University Baptist Church, which he helped start in 1908 after leaving the First Baptist Church. He was also a deacon of this church. He was first Dean of the law school and made a professor in 1896. Was born in Tuscumbia, Ala. on Jan 30, 1852 coming to Texas before the Civil War and settled in Eastern Travis County. Attended Parson Seminary, near Manor, later went to Baylor and received an honorary degree of LLD in 1898. Was admitted to the bar in 1873. Had practiced law in Austin, San Saba, and Georgetown. Had been a district judge and practiced law with L. S. Fisher. Married Miss Kate B. Welhahn (Wilbahn) in Manor Dec. 28, 1871. They had four children and three living. They are: John C. Townes, Jr. and Edgar Townes, bother lawyers in Houston and daughter Mrs. H. M. Finch of Austin. (Austin Statesman 1923)
TOWNES
The funeral services of Mrs. John C. Townes, who died at her home 2800 Rio Grande Street yesterday morning, will be held at 10 o’clock this morning from the residence. Rev, Charles S. Pierce of the University Baptist Church will conduct the services both at the home and at the Oakwood Cemetery, where interment will be made. Mrs. Townes had been ill for ten days and for two days prior to her death she was unconscious... Mrs. Townes was the daughter of Isaac and Ann D. Wildbahn. She was born in Alabama, Jan 17, 1953. The Wildbahn family moved to Texas in 1855 and settled in Travis County at the Wildbahn place about two miles from the present town of Manor. At the age of 18, Miss Wildbahn was married to John C. Townes. They resided in Austin since 1888. She is survived by her husband, Judge John C. Townes; Ernest W. Townes and John C. Townes, Jr. of Houston, Edgar E. Townes of Beaumont and Mrs. Herbert Finch of Austin and Mrs. John H. Martin of San Saba. Following are the active pallbearers who will officiate this afternoon: President W. J. Battle, Dr. N. T. Parlin, W. N. Cleaves, Dr. L. W. Payne, Jr., J. M. Harris of Manor and Jesse Wilson of Fort Worth (from article in American-Statesman, Jun 4, 1914)
TURNER
Mrs. Alice M. Turner, 76. Arrangements by Cook Funeral Home with services from Manor Baptist Church and burial in Manor Cemetery. (Austin American, Nov 21, 1934.)
WEBOURG
Mr. John R. Webourg, Jr., 40 years. Son of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Webourg, Sr. Sister Mrs. L. G. Nass. Born in Austin on 14 Sep 1885. Pastor L. D. Grafton, (Swedish Texas Posten, Dec10, 1925)
WEST
“Uncle” Harvey West, age 77, died Sep 22, 1933. He was born April 1, 1856 in Georgia, but had lived in Texas since 1869. Had lived in Taylor Co. at his present home since 1895. He was married to Miss Georgia Gore in Hunt Co., 56 years ago, but she died in 1919. He married Mrs. Maggie Wills in 1921. Survived by present wife, two children and six step-children, and one grandchild, Lloyd West of Austin. His children are: F. F. West of Austin and Miss Maude West of San Antonio. The step-children are: L. A. Dudley of Willeke Ranch, John Dudley and Mrs. Cliff Perry of Dora, Mrs. Nola Payne of Oklahoma City, Mrs. Bessie Bush of Heinrich, Okla., and Mrs. Mary James of Los Angeles, Calif, one brother, Monroe West of Ft. Worth. He had another son, Arthur, who died several years ago. He was a member of Blair Baptist Church. Services from Baptist Church at Merkel and burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. (Austin American Feb 21, 1933)