Freestone County, Texas
Obituaries



Contributed by Jackye Penney

The Fairfield Recorder - April 15, 1887 edition

Mr. William H. David, near Mills, an old resident of our county died on Monday
of last week. He had been for many years a sufferer from a tumorous affection
and for the past few months had been gradually growing worse and death was no
doubt looked for by him as a welcome relief from his physical sufferings. The
deceased was among the early settlers of the county having come to Freestone
from Georgia in early manhood before the war. He was a hard working industrious
farmer and a good citizen, a kind father and a warm friend to those he liked.
Thus one by one the old familiar faces of the county are passing away. The
deceased leaves a large family and many relatives to mourn his loss. Peace to
his ashes.

Carroll Town Cullings
Mr. Wm. H. David near Mills died last night. He had long been a sufferer with a
tumorous affliction and his death had been expected by his friends for some
time past. He leaves a large family of children and relatives and a host of
warm friends to mourn his loss. Thus one by one the early pioneer settlers of
Freestone are dropping off. Mr. David’s father passed over the "silent river"
quite a few months before him.