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A native of Virginia, Mr. Scott was born June 10, 1854. His father, J. M. Scott, also a native of Virginia, was a farmer in that state, where he was well known and esteemed in the community where he resided. His mother, Mrs. Sarah E. Scott, was a member of a pioneer family of Vir- ginia. His education was received in his native state. Mr. Scott came to Texas about 1875, and having learned farming in Virginia, settled on a farm near Hodge, Tarrant County. He farmed successfully for several years. He then came to Fort Worth and engaged in municipal work, serving in the different branches and under many executive
heads, who regarded him as one of the most valuable employees of this municipality, where he was held in the highest esteem by the heads of the various departments as well as by his fellow workers.
Mr. Scott was married in Nugent, Jones County, Texas, April 18, 1888 to Miss Sarah A. Roberts, a native Texan and a member of a pioneer family. Her father, Hugh Roberts, a native of North Carolina, came to Texas in the early days, settling in the western part of the state where he engaged in farming and stock raising. Her mother, Mrs. Lucy Joyce (Hale) Roberts, was a member of a prominent family of Virginia. One child was born to Mr. and Mrs. Scott: Charlie Mae, now Mrs. Dur- ward McDonald, of Wichita Falls, Texas. The Scott home is located at 1905 South Adams street.
Mr. Scott died in Fort Worth, Texas, April 6, 1902. He was a member of the A. F. and A. M., and the Methodist Church. During the years of his residence in Fort Worth he took a keen interest in the development projects here, giving of his material aid and time to all movements for the welfare of his city. His death was a distinct loss to Fort Worth, the city he loved and served so long. Men of his reliability, integrity, and ability, we can ill afford to lose, and his place in the offices of the administration of the city's affairs will be a difficult one to fill. Mr. Scott was a man who was unflinching in the performance of duty and he saw duty in the highest light.
AMUEL LaFAYETTE HASSELL, for about twenty years, was a well known figure in the business life of Fort Worth, where during the period he owned and operated one of the leading drug stores of this city.
A native of Alabama, Mr. Hassell was born in the northern part of that state May 1, 1872. His parents, Samuel LaFayette and Nannie (Powell) Hassell, natives of Alabama, were engaged in farm- ing in that state. His education was received in the schools of his native state. He started his career as a boy in a drug store owned by his grand- father, who was a physician, and who taught him the fundamentals of this business. Later, he went to Birmingham, and for two years was engaged in the drug business there. After selling this store he moved to Atlanta, where for four years he was employed in a drug store. He came to Grandview, Texas, in 1892, and for six years was engaged in farming in Johnson County. He then came to Fort Worth and was associated with the Weaver Drug Company. After the death of Mr. Weaver, he pur- chased this drug store which he operated success- fully for eighteen years.
Mr. Hassell was married in Ellis County, Texas, August 14, 1895, to Miss Alice Pylant, a native of this state and a member of a pioneer family of Ellis County. Her father, W. J. Pylant, a native of Troy, Alabama, came to Texas as a young man and engaged in farming in Ellis County. Her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth (Brooks) Pylant. was a member of a well known family of Alabama. Four children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Hassell: Samuel Lomax, well known in the commercial life of Kansas City; Thelma Doreus, now Mrs. William Rigg, of Fort Worth: Myra Gaines, now Mrs. Charles McCluer of Fort Worth, and Affie Creola. now Mrs. Cecil Ray, of Fort Worth. Mrs. Hassell resides at 701 Westview Drive.
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Mr. Hassell died in Fort Worth, May 16, 1920. He was a member of the Baptist Church, B. P. O. E., and the Retail Druggists Association of which he was president for several years. Mr. Hassell was widely known in North Texas where he had many friends. As a druggist he was an advocate of the highest standards. As a citizen, he was regarded as one of the most progressive and public-spirited of Fort Worth, and his place in the business and civic life of this city will be hard to fill.
APT. ALVIS PARMLEY RYAN was a pioneer in the mercantile circles of Fort Worth, where he came in the early '80s and established the St. Louis Dry Goods Com- pany, one of the leading stores of this part of the state.
A native of Kentucky, Capt. Ryan was born in Wayne County, October 1, 1837. His father, Dr. John V. Ryan, was a native of Ireland and a mem- ber of a well known family of the part of the Emerald Isle in which he was born and reared. His mother, Mrs. Polly (Parmley) Ryan. was a native of Iowa. Ilis education was received in the schools of Kentucky. At the outset of the Civil war, Capt. Ryan was among the first to volunteer his services. His first act was to organize a com- pany of volunteers and attach this company to General Sam Bell Maxey's regiment. This regi- ment was with Col. Harvey Chapel, in Good's command and under General Hood's Brigade. Capt. Ryan remained in the service until the surrender, being in many of the important battles of the conflict. After the close of the war and during the days of re-construction, he was engaged in various lines of endeavor, but the real beginning of his career was as a shoe salesman, traveling for a well known shoe manufacturing house, in various parts of the United States. Having located in Texas in the early '70s, and traveling much over the state for his shoe firm, he looked for a location in which he might start a business and leave the road. About 1886, he selected Fort Worth and founded the St. Louis Dry Goods Company, an establishment that would have done credit to a city much larger than Fort Worth, at that time.
Capt. Ryan was married in Fort Worth, March 4, 1880, to Mrs. Josephine (Turner) Hirshfield a native of Texas and a member of a pioneer family who located in Shelby County in the early days. IIer father, Charles Turner was a native of Ala- bama and her mother, Mrs. Amanda I. (Adams) Turner, was a native of Mississippi. Chas. Turner, who came to Fort Worth in 1854, was one of five men who selected the site of Fort Worth and was a Texas Ranger at the time. Ilis father, Judge Robert Turner, came to Texas in 1838 and was one of the men appointed by Sam Houston to select the site of the State Capitol, and was the first judge of Shelby County. Three children were born to Capt. and Mrs. Ryan: Ida, now Mrs. I. A. Withers, of Fort Worth, Dr. Withers is one of the leading surgeons of Fort Worth and was chief surgeon at Camp Bowie, ranking as lieutenant colonel; Robert Ryan, a member of the business and social life of Chicago; and Mabel, now Mrs. J. M. Strupper, of St. Louis. Capt. Ryan's chil- dren by his first marriage are: II. C., Eugene, A. P., Jr., Virginia and Flora. Mrs. Josephine Ryan's first husband was John S. Hirshfield who came to Fort Worth in the early days and was in business
with his father-in-law. Mrs. Ryan's children by her first husband were Charles and William, de- ceased, Augusta, Ella, Flora, Josephine, and John, deceased. Mrs. Ryan resides with her daughter, Mrs. Withers, at 2502 Sixth Avenue.
Capt. Ryan died in Paris Texas in 1908. He was a member of the I. O. O. F., and the Presbyterian Church. During his residence in Fort Worth, he was in all activities having to do with the civic growth and the development of this city, where he was widely known and had a host of friends. Although he had passed the age of three-score-and- ten, his mind was alert and his advice along many lines was frequently sought. He had been a factor in Fort Worth affairs for so long that his death left a place that will not be filled. The con- solation in the death of such men as Capt. Ryan lies in the fact that they lived such full and exemplary lives.
AMES BEASLEY YOUNG was a pioneer farmer and stockman of Tarrant County, Texas, where, as a young man, he pur- chased a farm and became one of the successful farmers and stock raisers of this county. A native of Mississippi, Mr. Young was born in Carrollton, January 13, 1844. His father, James Young, a native of Mississippi, was a mem- ber of a pioneer family of that state. His mother, Mrs. Sarah Ann (Beasley) Young, was a member of a well known family of Mississippi, where she was reared and educated. His education was re- ceived in the schools of Fort Worth, his parents having removed to Texas and to this city when he was twelve years of age. As a young man he enlisted in the Confederate army and served through the Civil war. He started his farming activities in Tarrant County, nine miles Northwest of Fort Worth, at Lake Worth, where he also was engaged extensively in stock raising. Through- out his life Mr. Young took an active interest in educational matters and served for several years as a member of the school board of Tarrant County and during this periol much advancement in education was made.
Mr. Young was married at Dido, near Fort Worth, February 4, 1877, to Miss Ella Holt, a native of this state and a member of a family who pioneered in Tarrant County. Her father, William Holt, a native of Tennessee, came to Texas in the carly days and was active in farm- ing and cattle raising. Her mother. Mrs. Louise (Payne) Holt, was a member of a well known Tennessee family. Six children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Young, all of whom are residents of Fort Worth: Mary, now Mrs. C. P. Graves; J. B. and W. B., both well known in livestock com- mission circles; Ethel, now Mrs. E. P. Van Zandt ; Ruth, now Mrs. H. T. Penix, and Miss Florence. The Young home is located at 1632 Westmore- land Place.
Mr. Young died in Fort Worth, April 5, 1901. Ile was an outstanding member of that old school of citizens of whom Texas has had a large class, who bent every effort toward the development of their community and state. Hle had many friends in North Texas and has been missed as a true friend to many and as an asset to the farming and stock raising fraternity of this part of Texas.
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LAWRENCE PATRICK MARNELL, of Dal- las, spent his entire life in the different branches of the railroad service and was regarded as one of the most efficient men of his time. He was held in the highest esteem by the executive heads of the various railroads which he served and the railroad fraternity in general throughout the country.
A native of Illinois, Mr. Marnell was born in Alton, May 3, 1858. IIis parents, James and Elisha (Kelley) Marnell, were natives of Ireland and members of well known families of their respec- tive cities. His early education was received in the schools of Indiana, after which he entered Notre Dame University where he remained several years. He started his career as a young man with the Mis- souri Pacific railroad, in St. Louis, where he re- mained for two years and then came to Dallas where he entered the employ of the Texas & Pa- cific railroad, where he worked his way up to the position of chief clerk in a few years. Later he became associated with the Texas Short Line as auditor with headquarters at Grand Saline, where he remained for four years. He then returned to Dallas as cashier of the Gulf Colorado & Santa Fe railroad, remaining in this position for a few years after which he went into the local freight depart- ment of the Missouri, Kansas & Texas railroad, and occupied various positions of trust in this depart- ment.
Mr. Marnell was married in St. Louis, December 20, 1883, to Miss Sarah H. Eyres, a native of Perry County, Indiana. Her parents, Abram Eyres and Mary Ann (Kay) Eyres, were natives of England and members of prominent families of that coun- try. One child was born to Mr. and Mrs. Marnell, Kathleen, now Mrs. J. K. Dirmeyer, of Paris, Texas. Mr. and Mrs. Dirmeyer have two children, Kathleen and Marie. The Marnell home is located at 400 West Tenth Street.
Mr. Marnell died in Dallas May 22, 1910. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias, the Redmen and the Catholic Church. Throughout his residence in Dallas extending over a quarter of a century, Mr. Marnell was active in movements for the upbuild- ing of this city. He had many friends throughout the country and was one of the most widely known railroad men of the Southwest. The old Marnell home, where Mrs. Marnell still resides, has been the family residence for almost forty years, and is known to many of the railroad men of the country who enjoyed the hospitality of Mr. and Mrs. Mar- nell in pioneer days of Dallas. Few men have ever been continuously in the railroad service as long as Mr. Marnell and his record written in the history of the railroads of the country will memoralize him for many years to come.
ANUEL DE PUMA of Dallas was a pioneer in the farming industry of the Lone Star State. Settling in Brazos County near Bryan in 1885, for a period of twenty-one years he was one of the leading farmers of that community, also one of the most successful. When . he first came to Texas Mr. De Puma rented land in the fertile Brazos River section, later purchas- ing a small tract to which he gradually added until he became the owner of several large plantations of the finest agricultural land of Texas. After his successful farming activities, Mr. De Puma
moved to Dallas and engaged in the general mer- chandising business, but failing health forced him to retire from active business pursuits.
A native of Italy, Mr. De Puma was born June 8, 1855. His parents, Mike and Josie De Puma, were natives of Italy, where they were members of well known families. His education was re- ceived in the schools of his native land.
Mr. De Puma was married in New Orleans, June 5, 1882, to Miss Angelina Cash, a native of Italy where she also was educated. Her parents, Bonnie and Lucy (Sartino) Cash, were both natives of Italy, where their families were among the repre- sentative people of their respective communities. Seven children were born to Mr. and Mrs. De Puma, namely: Lucy, now Mrs. Cortimelgia; Pauline, now Mrs. Sinatra; Josie (now deceased) who was Mrs. L. Genaro; Rosie, now Mrs. T. Scoma; Mary, now Mrs. L. Paternostra; Rena, now Mrs. J. Butera and Bonnie, now Mrs. C. V. Zaby. The daughters all reside in Dallas. . The De Puma home is located at 3307 Bryan Street, where the family has resided since coming to Dallas.
Mr. De Puma died in Dallas January 30, 1913. He was a member of the I. O. O. F., the Roma So- ciety, the Catholic Church and other organizations. In the agricultural life of his community Mr. De Puma was without a peer. He brought to Texas the intensive farming methods of Italy and carried them out to the letter. Among the Italian citizen- ship of Texas he was a leader and his advice along many lines was eagerly sought by his countrymen and freely given. He loved America and Texas in particular as dearly as a native could possibly their country, respecting all the traditions thereof. Af- ter locating in Dallas, he took a keen interest in the progress and welfare of this city, giving his time and means to every worthy project for its up- building. The memory of Mr. De Puma and his work and character is enshrined in the hearts of all who knew him and is a splendid inspiration to those who remember his life of service.
JENRY JUERGENS. A pioneer railroad man of Texas, Henry Juergens made his home in Houston throughout his life, and his entire railroad experience was with the Southern Pacific Railway there. Mr. Juergens began with the Southern Pacific after leaving school, as a car inspector, advancing through various positions in that department until he became chief car inspec- tor, at the Southern Pacific shops at Houston. Mr. Juergens was regarded as an authority on both passenger and freight car construction, and was considered one of the most valuable men of the Southern Pacific organization
Henry Juergens was born in Houston and was a son of Fredrich and Mary Juergens. Fredrich Juer- gens, a native of Holland, came to Houston, as a young man during the early days of this city's his- tory, and lived here until his death. Mr. Juergens was educated in the Houston public schools, follow- ing which he went with the Southern Pacific Rail- road, remaining with that road, in the car inspec- tion department, until his death. He took an inter- est in development of his native city and in the early days belonged to the volunteer fire depart- ment.
Mr. Juergens was married in Austin County, Texas, near Bellville, on the thirtieth day of Octo-
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ber, 1895, to Miss Louise Finn, a daughter of H. B. Finn, and Kathryn ( Eppley) Finn. Mr. Finn, a native of Germany, came to America as a young man, landing at Galveston, from which place he went to Harris County. Mr. Finn was the eldest of a family of thirteen children. He was a carriage maker in Texas for many years. Mrs. Finn was a native of Germany, coming to Texas by way of New Orleans. She was married in Ilouston.
Mr. and Mrs. Juergens were the parents of one child, Henry Frank Juergens, who married Miss Mary Ethrington, in 1925, they having one child, Hal Ray. Henry Frank Juergens is an attorney, practicing law in Dallas, and is a Mason and men- ber of Hella Temple Shrine.
Mr. Juergen's death occurred in Houston, in 1907, Mrs. Juergens later removing to Dallas, where she makes her home at 3219 Mckinney Avenue.
OHN R. UMPHRESS was one of the pioneer settlers of Dallas County, having located here in 1872, purchased land and for more than forty years was one of the leading agriculturists of this county, retiring from his farming activities in 1915 when sixty-eight years of age.
A native of Florida, Mr. Umphress was born near Monticello, Jefferson County, January 26, 1847. His father, Michael B. Umphress, was a pioneer settler of Florida. His mother, Mrs. Martha Umphress, was a member of a pioneer family of Florida who settled in that state in the early '30s. His education was received in the schools of Florida. When eighteen years of age Mr. Umphress joined the Florida troops for service in the Civil war, being in action at Natural Bridge, Florida, but was mustered out after one year of service. Following the close of the war Mr. Umphress farmed in Florida for a few years after which he came to Dallas County where he pur- chased land two miles south of Buckner Orphans' Home and for half a century resided on this farm which consisted of eighty acres of the finest farm- ing land in the county. He also owned other farm lands in Dallas County but always regarded this particular tract as the family home.
Mr. Umphress was married in Jefferson County, Florida, February 6, 1866, to Miss Louisa Frances Tucker, a native of Marion County, Florida and a member of a prominent family of that state. Her father, Dr. J. S. Tucker, was born in Florida in 1818, grew to manhood and practiced medicine in Jefferson County, until his death in 1866. He was one of the early pioneers of Florida and one of its most loved and highly esteemed citizens and pro- fessional men. His charities knew no bounds and he visited the poor as readily as he did the rich with- out expectation of pay for his services. Her mother, Mrs. Caroline (Turner) Tucker, was a member of one of Florida's pioneer families. Eight children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Umphiress, seven of whom are living: Missouri, now Mrs. Sam Curtis of Dallas; Dora, now Mrs. J. A. Read (deceased) ; John I. (deceased) ; Beulah, now Mrs. O. P. Mc- Carty (widow) ; Eugene, well known in the busi- ness circles of Dallas; W. C., of Dallas; Gussie Anna, now Mrs. M. L. Bohannan; Mrs. Gertie Andrews (widow) ; and Otis V., who died in child- hood. Gussie Lou Read, a granddaughter lives
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with Mrs. Umphress at 3612 Haynie street, Uni- versity Heights.
Mr. Umphress died in Dallas, March 30, 1927. He was a member of the Methodist Church and for many years had served as a trustee of this church. Throughout his life, Mr. Umphress was a farmer because he loved farming and he did much to ad- vance farming activities in Dallas County. As a citizen, he took active part in all matters pertaining to the upbuilding and betterment of his community, where he was loved and esteemed by a wide circle of friends and acquaintances.
HOMAS FRANK CARDWELL was a pio- neer in the farming and ranching activities of Texas, having moved here in 1870 and for more than forty years was successful in agriculture and cattle raising. He did much to further the farming and ranching industries of Texas by improving methods and introducing better stock.
A native of Tennessee, Mr. Cardwell was born near MeMinville, May 8, 1850. His parents were John and Sallie Cardwell. His education was re- ceived in the schools of McMinville, Tennessee. He lived on the farm in Tennessee until he was about twenty-one years of age when he came to Bell County, Texas, where he was employed on a farm for a few years. Later, he purchased a large farm in this county where he remained for about twenty years. Selling this farm, Mr. Cardwell moved near Amarillo where he ranched on a large scale, for about two years, after which he located near Cleburne, where he farmed about ten years. He then bought a large ranch near Hereford where he remained three years, when he moved near Grandview where he again bought a farm. A few years later he sold this farm and went to Corpus Christi where he purchased a fine home, but later sold this and moved to Brownwood, where he re- mained a few years prior to removing to Arlington where he engaged in farming for a year. He then sold this farm and returned to Cleburne where he remained a short time and then came to Dallas where he purchased a home and retired from busi- ness.
Mr. Cardwell was married in Cedar Creek, Bell County, Texas, December 22, 1876, to Miss Sallie Bishop, a native of Tennessee, who was brought to Texas by her parents when five years old. Her parents, Jake and Mrs. Peggy (Collier) Bishop were natives- of Virginia. Eight children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Cardwell, seven of whom are living: Charles Frank of Tyler, Texas; James Henry of San Diego, California: Robert Emmett of Wichita Falls; Orlando of Dallas; John Thomas of McAllen, Texas; Elizabeth, now Mrs. J. B. Frazier of Dallas; Oscar of Dallas, and Lola (deceased). The Card- well home is located at 4209 Simpson Street.
Mr. Cardwell died in Dallas. June 25, 1913. For many years prior to his death, he was in feeble health and it was on advice of physicians that he changed locations so often, in the hope of regaining his health. Ile was a member of the Baptist Church. Although he had lived in Dallas for only seven months, he was well known in this city and had many friends here and in all parts of the State. Mr. Cardwell was known throughout his life as a man of great enterprise and publie spirit, giving much time and material aid to the upbuilding of his community and State.
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HARLES WALL, of Grapevine, Texas, per- haps was the best known and most popular implement salesman of his time, having for nineteen years traveled in all parts of the United States for the leading implement organ- izations of the country.
A native of Arkansas, Mr. Wall was born in Fayetteville, August 31, 1861. His father, Berry Wall, was a native of Georgia and a member of a pioneer family of that state. llis mother, Mrs. Harriett (Martin) Wall, also was a native of Georgia and a member of a well known family of that state. His education was received in the sehools of Texas. In his early life he was interest- ed in the mining business. Mr. Wall had the dis- tinction of having been a passenger on the first train that eame into Fort Worth, and later, in search of adventures, he went west to the buffalo range, thence to Mexico, Australia, South America and other parts of the world. He returned to Fort worth and started his career as a traveling sales- man for the following: The J. I. Case Plow Com- pany, B. F. Avery Company, International Harvest- er Company, Moline Ilarvester Company, Axtel Company of Fort Worth, and others. He then went to his farm at Grapevine, Tarrant County, Texas, retiring from all business activities and spent the remaining years of his life in the quietude of his home and farm.
Mr. Wall was married in Grapevine, October 22, 1896 to Miss Mary Coble, a native of Tennessee and a member of an outstanding family of that state. Her parents, Allen B. and Mrs. Martha (Matthews) Coble, were natives of Tennessee and members of highly esteemed families. Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Wall, two of whom are living: Martha, wife of Cluck Elwood, of Grapevine, and Ruth Wall of Dallas. The old family home is in Grapevine, but Mrs. Wall now resides at 213 W. Montana, Dallas.
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