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E.ORGE EDWARD TANDY, a pioneer of the cattle industry of Texas, was raised in an atmosphere of this business, and spent his entire life in the raising of livestock in Tarrant County, where he was brought by his parents in 1853, when only seven years of age.
A native of Kentucky, Mr. Tandy was born Oc- tober 13, 1846. His father, Roger Jackson Tandy, was a native of Kentucky, where, prior to coming to Texas in the early days, he was engaged in farm- ing, and continued farming in Tarrant County. His mother, Mrs. Mary (Hall) Tandy, was a native of Kentucky, and a member of a pioneer family of that state. His education was received in the schools of Tarrant County. His parents settled on a farm four miles east of Fort Worth, where he continued to reside throughout the remainder of his life. The beautiful old country home, in which the Tandy family still resides, is now inside the city limits of Fort Worth. At the time it was built it was considered to be some distance in the country, but this was when Fort Worth was little more than a trading post, without railroad connec- tions, and when all freight was hauled from Jeffer- son, Texas by mule or ox teams. Mr. Tandy grew to manhood in this homestead and entered the Army of the South and served during the Civil war. After the conflict, he returned to his home in Tarrant County. He contributed a great deal to the growth of Fort Worth. Among his land do- nations are the twenty-five acres to the Texas Wo- men's College and the property for the Tandy Grade school. The family gave right-of-way to the Texas & Pacific railroad. the Fort Worth-Dal- las interurban and the Fort Worth-Dallas pike. At one time Mr. Tandy owned ranches with his brother Arch, in West Texas. He was on the first train from Fort Worth to Denver.
Worth; Giles J., for many years in business in Fort Worth; Ben G., in business at Boise, Idaho; Rachel, now Mrs. Rembert Brown, of Fort Worth, and Mar- garet, now Mrs. S. H. Allison, of Fort Worth. The Tandy home is at Tandy Stop on the Fort Worth- Dallas interurban. The family still owns some 100 acres in this section which is rapidly being develop- ed to residences.
Mr. Tandy died at his home here, May 25, 1921. He was a member of the Woodmen of the World and of the County School Board for many years. He was widely known as a fine, liberal and char- itable gentleman, who had many friends and prob- ably no enemies. He was truly a pioneer of this part of the state and had a share in its develop- ment and progress.
HARLES MATHER WRIGHT, of Fort Worth, was a pioneer settler of the Lone Star State, having located here in the days when buffalo roamed the plains and was engaged first as a buffalo hunter and later as an employe of the United States government, fighting Indians to protect the stockades from their attacks. In later years, when the railroads made their advent into the state, Mr. Wright was a member of the engineering corps of the Colo- rado & Southern railroad, and assisted in building the first line in the State of Colorado.
A native of Massachusetts, Mr. Wright was born in Williamstown, March 14, 1851. His fa- ther, Henry Wright, also a native of Massachu- setts, was a manufacturer in that state. His moth- er, Mrs. Harriett (Stone) Wright, was a member of a prominent Massachusetts family. His edu- cation was received later in life, through contact wth men, and by reading good books. Mr. Wright was a first cousin of the Wright Brothers who per- fected the first airplane.
Mr. Wright was about twenty years of age when he came to Texas, and hunted buffalo over all the territory extending from Fort Worth westward. Indians were here in large numbers, and members of the various tribes were lurking everywhere, and the few settlers were in constant danger from them. Mr. Wright moved to Denison, Texas, but later made his home in Fort Worth, where he re- tired from active business. devoting his time to his personal interests, which included livestock. ranches, bank stock in various financial institu- tions and other enterprises in Texas and Okla- homa.
Mr. Wright was married in Galveston, June 20, 1887, to Miss Edith T. Mulligan, a native of Ohio. and a member of a well known family of that state. Her father, Edward Mulligan, was a na- tive of Kentucky, where, for many years, he was a figure in the commercial life. Her mother, Mrs. Isabella (Fitzpatrick) Mulligan, was a native of New Foundland. Two children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Wright: Ethyl, now Mrs. L. T. Wright. who has one child. L. T .. Jr. Mrs. Florence Boyle, the other daughter, died September 6, 1916, leav-
Mr. Tandy was married in Fort Worth, June 11, 1871, to Miss Margaret Parman. a native of Missouri, and a member of a well known family of that state. Her father, Giles Parman, a native . ing two children; Florence T., and Richard B. of Missouri, was engaged in stock raising in that Boyle, Jr. Mrs. Florence Boyle was educated in music and had a beautiful contralto voice. Those who heard her sing believe she would have had a great career if she had remained with this art. The Wright home is located at 1009 Samuels Avenuc. state. Her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth (Gibbs) Par- man, was a member of a pioneer family of Mis- souri, Nine children were born of this union, six of whom are living: Annie Mae, now Mrs. Annie Lati- mer, of Fort Worth; Lewis H., in business in Fort
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Mr. Wright died in Fort Worth, December 14, . . 7. He was a member of the Eagles, being one ! the organizers of the lodge here, and was its !. r.t president. He was a member of the Baptist hurch. Although he was quiet and unassuming, yr. Wright had a host of friends throughout the state. His was the soul of the pioneer, dauntless :'d unafraid, and as we turn our faces toward : . West, where this pioneer passed from sight w. he went over the trail that leads toward the witting sun, we see an abiding, beautiful, constant afterglow, a reflection of his life, of his sacrifices, of his love for his fellow men.
HARLES CAUTHRON, for almost a quar- ter of a century, was one of the leading spirits in the development of Fort Worth, and aided in bringing to this city some of :re largest and most important enterprises which tave located here. He came to this city in 1885, and immediately started his efficient work in development and upbuilding of Fort Worth along industrial lines.
A native of Arkansas, Mr. Cauthron was born June, 14, 1826. His education was received in the schools of his native state. He remained in Ar- kansas until 1849, when he went to California, where he later purchased a ranch, which he con- ducted for several years. In 1885 he sold his in- terests in California and came to Fort Worth, where he purchased the old Mitchell ranch of 320 acres, where the Union Stockyards now are lo- cated. He farmed on this land, and later sold it to Swift and Armour, to assist Fort Worth in lo- cating these large interests in this city. Mr. Cau- thron built a home near the packing house and lived there until 1899. Later, he bought a farm about eight miles from this location, but after about two years he sold this acreage and bought a ranch at Avondale, but after two years of own- ership, he sold this property and in 1901 sold out his entire ranch interests and bought property in Fort Worth, on Lamar Street, and retired from business.
Mr. Cauthron was married in Atoka, Oklahoma, January 24, 1889, to Miss I. B. Moore, a native of Missouri, who was reared and educated in Illi- nois. Her father, Dr. B. F. Moore, was a leading physician of Missouri. One child was born to Mr. and Mrs. Cauthron: Charles W., who is as- sistant manager of the Chocolate Shop, here.
Mr. Cauthron died in Fort Worth, in 1908. Per- haps in the history of Fort Worth, no man ever did more to help his city than did Mr. Cauthron. lle had a host of friends from every walk of life and was a member of the First Christian Church.
On August 6, 1910, Mrs. Cauthron was mar- ried to Benjamin F. Elkin, a native of Springfield, Illinois. Mr. Elkin, for more than thirty years, was identified with the banking business in Texas. For several years, he was cashier of the bank at Calvert, and for many years was head receiving teller for the First National Bank, of Fort Worth, serving in this capacity at the time of his death. in October, 1913. Mr. Elkin was a member of the A. F. & A. M., the K. of P., and of the Broad- way Baptist Church. He was well known in bank- ing circles and was one of the esteemed citizens of Fort Worth, where he aided in all movements for the betterment and progress of this eity.
AMUEL NEUMEGEN was a pioneer mer- chant of Texas, where, during almost half a century, in which he was engaged in t .: + merchandising business, he owned and operated dry goods stores in different parts of the state, his largest and most important establishments being in Waco and Fort Worth.
A native of England, Mr. Neumegen was born in London, December 12, 1844. His father, Lou.s Neumegen, was a native of Posen, Germany, where, for many years, he was active in business circles. His mother, Mrs. Theodora Neumegen, was a native of Posen, Germany, and a member of a well known family of that country. His education was ie- ceived in the schools of London, England. As a young man, Mr. Neumegen came to the United States and to Texas, where he settled in Waco, and started his career as a merchant, in the early days. His business kept pace with the growth of Texas and in a few years he owned six stores in different towns of the state. In 1902 he moved to Fort Worth and with his brother-in-law, Mr. Isadore Marx, also a pioneer merchant of Texas, established one of the largest dry goods stores of this city, located at the corner of Tenth and Main streets. Mr. Neumegen was one of the best known mer- chants of Texas of his time, being especially well known in Waco and Fort Worth as well as in New York, where, for many years, he made several visits each year, buying merchandise for his stores. He was one of the first merchants to start a depart- ment store in Fort Worth and this store was many years ahead of the times in its various, well stocked departments.
Mr. Neumegen was married in Waco, Texas, August 12, 1873, to Miss Ray Marx, a native of Posen, Germany, but reared and educated in the United States. Her parents, Joseph and Mrs. Marie Marx, were natives of Posen, Germany. Nine children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Neumegen, eight of whom are living: Dora, now Mrs. A. E. Marks, of Sherman, Texas; Joe, well known in the business circles of Weleetka, Oklahoma, where, for several years, he has owned and operated one of the leading stores of that city; Mary, now Mrs. M. A. Rosenthall, of Fort Worth; Morris, of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Esther, now Mrs. L. J. Polasky, of New York City; Addie, now Mrs. Dave Keller, of Fort Worth, and Rose and Frances Neumegen. of Fort Worth. The deceased child was Louis Neu- megen. The Neumegen home is located at 309 West Broadway.
Mr. Neumegen died in Fort Worth, December 21, 1912. He was a member of the Temple Beth El and one of the founders of this Temple, at Waco, Texas. Throughout his long career as a mer- chant, he was active in all matters pertaining to the progress and development of Texas. Ile had the vision to see a great future for this state, and his personal influence was a factor in its upbuild- ing. Few men of his time were better known in Texas than was Mr. Neumegen and none held in higher esteem. He played a leading part in many movements for the advancement of society, the growth of the state, the upbuilding of his city and the amelioration of the condition of the needy. He was a loyal friend, an enterprising merchant, a faithful and public-spirited eitizen.
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HOMAS BRYANT SMALL, although one of the younger members of the business fraternity of Dallas, had achieved success and distinction in his chosen field, con- tracting and building, and many of the finest residences and modern apartment houses of this city stand as monuments to his efficiency and skill as a builder. He also dealt in real estate, building many houses on his lots and selling them to householders. He built and sold numerous res- idences in Highland Park, Greenland Hills and Mun- ger Place. Among the structures he erected was the' San Jacinto Terrace Apartments, a fine and modern building.
A native Texan, Mr. Small was born in Sher- man, September 14, 1888. His father. M. O. Small, was a native of Kentucky and a farmer and ginner. His mother, Anna Ruth (Gray) Small, was a native of Arkansas. His education was re- ceived in the public schools of Sherman, and in the private school conducted by L. A. Tally. As a young man, Mr. Small started his career as a salesman in Sherman, which he continued until coming to Dallas in 1916. Here he became inter- ested in construction, but about this time the United States entered the World war, and he joined the army. He went overseas with the 332nd supply company and served with the A. E. F. for eighteen months. During this time he saw service near the front. He was discharged July 7, 1919, when he returned to Dallas with his health very much impaired. He traveled for about four years to practically all parts of the United States in an effort to regain his health, returning to Dallas in 1924, when he again started in the building and real estate business. During this period he owned some valuable real estate, among which was the Washington Apartments, which sold for $350,- 000.00. In 1925 he built and sold sixteen residences in the best residence sections of Dallas. Mr. Small attended to the buying and selling of his real estate and also gave his personal attention to all his building activities. His houses stood out and apart from the regular run of residences, as he put his best efforts, skill and experience into every one of his structures.
Mr. Small was married in Greenville, Mississippi, November 15, 1916, to Miss Ruth Johnson, a native of Oklahoma and a member of a well known fam- ily of that state. Her father, the late A. T. John- son, for many years was active in the business life of his state. Her mother, Mrs. Alma (Jackson) Johnson, resides in Dallas with her daughter. Dur- ing Mr. Small's building career Mrs. Small assisted him in his business and since his death has carried on his good work. Today she is a successful builder in her own right. She huilt and sold the residence at 5418 McComas which attracted much favorable comment and which is considered a model in all details. Mrs. Small draws her own plans and looks after all details from buying the real estate to the selling of the finished house.
Mr. Small died in Dallas, March 30, 1928. He was a member of the Metropolitan Lodge A. F. & A. M., the Scottish Rite bodies and Hella Temple Shrine. He also was a member of Post 156, Vet- erans of Foreign Wars and of the Christian Church. Mr. Small was interested in all matters pertaining to the betterment of his city and its citizenship, and was especially interested in the unfortunate,
and those who were poor and in distress. Each year he served on the Masonic committee to carry Christmas packages to the poor, and he assisted several worthy boys to secure an education. At the time of his death, Mr. Small was just begin- ning the construction of houses in an addition near the Fort Worth Pike. He made building a serious profession and studied it from all its angles with a thoroughness possible only to a man pos- sessed of an unusual mentality and at his death his reputation in this field was widely known. Mr. Small had a host of friends from every walk of life, his personality was such that he inspired the love of all who came into intimate contact with him.
ENRY CLAY KELLY was a pioneer of the hardware business of Dallas where he or- ganized, and for many years was an execu- tive, of one of the largest and most com- plete hardware stores of this city. Although es- tablished more than fifty-five years ago it has kept pace with the growth of Dallas and today is one of the leading firms of its kind in the State.
A native of Indiana, Mr. Kelly was born Septem- ber 3, 1841. His parents, John Kelly, and Elizabeth (Hunt) Kelly, were natives of Pennsylvania. His education was received in the Quaker schools and colleges of his native State. With the idea of ad- venture, young Kelly ran away from home as a boy and joined President Lincoln's ninety-day men. After being discharged from this organization at the end of the ninety days, he returned home and was placed in school, but after a few weeks tired of school and enlisted in an Illinois cavalry regiment and was appointed cavalry scout and served through- out the Civil War, being mustered out in San An- tonio, Texas. His first business venture was in the hardware line with his brother, Morris Kelly in Illi- nois. After ten years in this store his health failed and he came to Dallas in 1878 where he en- gaged in the hotel business. After a few years, he gave up this business and purchased a large tract of land in Denton County, and at the same tinie, in 1896, re-organized the present Huey & Philp Hardware Company, and remained as an official of this firm the rest of his life.
Mr. Kelly was married at Toscula, Illinois, May 17, 1868, to Miss Susan Adelia Glascow. a native of Charleston, Illinois. Her father, Kimball Glas- cow, was a native of Hardin County, Kentucky, and a leading stockman of that State. He was. for several years, president of the Coles County Fair and for many years treasurer of Coles County, Illinois. Her mother, Mrs. Marguerite (Reat) Glassco, was a member of a well known family of Virginia. Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Kelly, all of whom are residents of Dallas; John Paul, vice-president of the Huey & Philp Hard- ware Company; Mrs. J. H. Myers, whose husband is associated with the Davis-Johnson Lumber Com- pany, and Winford Glassco (Fred), vice-president of the North Texas National Bank of Dallas.
Mr. Kelly died in Dallas in January. 1918. Mrs. Kelly and Mrs. Myers are members of the Daughters of the American Revolution and are active in re- ligious educational and social organizations of Dal- las. Throughout his residence in Dallas, Henry Clay Kelly assisted in every way in the upbuilding and betterment of his eity and was known as one of its esteemed citizens and progressive business men.
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R. WILLIAM THOMAS CHRISMAN. The life of Dr. William Thomas Chrisman of Dallas was of that ample kind that over- flowed the confines of one profession and .e was, in turn, a veterinary surgeon, a well known ;>ysician, a lawyer, and always a friend of hu- wanty.
A native son of Texas, Dr. Chrisman was born *rar Covington, Hill County, March 9, 1876. His 'sher, Henry Clay Chrisman, a native of Missis- , ppi, came to Texas in the early days, and became a well known figure in the agricultural and business areles of his community. His mother, Mrs. Mar- caret (Ogden) Chrisman, was a member of a well shown Missouri family. His education was received " the public schools of Hill County and by study inder his father, who was a teacher for many rears. As a young man, Dr. Chrisman decided to make the raising of livestock his life work, and wo entered the field in Hill County. He soon real- red that in order to take the proper care of his Sve stock he should know how to administer to their ills and he accordingly became a student of the Western Veterinary College of Kansas City, ater taking a post-graduate course at the Chicago Veterinary College. Later .Dr. Chrisman took a course in medicine at the Old Southern Methodist College in Dallas, receiving the M. D. degree. Some years later, he studied law and was admitted to the bar. He began the practice of law with the well known firm of Meador and Davis in Dallas, and soon made his mark in the legal profession. He was appointed to the position of State Veterinary and Live Stock Examiner under the Ferguson re- gime, and was also City and County Veterinarian of Dallas and Dallas County. Dr. Chrisman was an untiring worker for his city and State, directing much of his efforts to the betterment of conditions for the children of the State. Among his notable achievements was that of obtaining better and purer milk for children in Texas by having cows tested for tuberculosis. He was active in civic matters, and was the first President and one of the organ- szers of the Oak Cliff Association, then known as the North Loop Association.
Dr. Chrisman was married in Dallas, November 17, 1903, to Miss Lula Virginia Smith, a native of Pulaski, Tennessee, and a member of a prominent family of that city. Her father, Berry M. Smith, a native of Tennessee, was throughout his life a leader in the affairs of his State. Her mother, Mrs. Mildred Ann (Brown) Smith, was a member of one of the leading families of Culpepper County, Virginia, famous in song and story for the part they played in the early history of their State. One child was born to Dr. and Mrs. Chrisman : Kathleen, now prima donna with Geo. Wintzs Mus- ical Comedy; she received the degree of B. Music at the Southern Methodist University in 1928. The Chrisman home is located at 1306 North Beckley Avenue.
Dr. Chrisman died in Dallas, August 29, 1915. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias, the 1. 0. O. F. and other fraternal organizations. Dr. ftrisman's ancestors dated back to the foremost families of the country. His maternal grand- mother was a Wilson and closely related to the family of President Woodrow Wilson. At the time * his death he was serving as City, County and State Veterinary Surgeon.
Mrs. Chrisman is prominently identified with the affairs of her city and State and is the Secre- tary of the Board of Managers of the Dallas City- County Hospital system, she being the only woman to serve on this Board up to this time. She is also an accomplished musician and singer, singing in the Churches of Dallas, where for many years she was engaged in teaching.
In the passing of Dr. Chrisman, Dallas lost a citizen who labored for the upbuilding of his city and his good deeds will ever abide, treasured within the hearts of those who knew him and loved him for many wonderful traits of character.
OHN FOSTER PIERCE, lawyer, minister and educator, of Dallas was truly one of the most versatile and helpful men of his time.
A native of Georgia, Rev. Pierce was born in Madison, March . 16, 1863. His father, James Lovick Pierce, was a native of Madison, Georgia, also and thoughout his life a factor in the business circles of his city and state. His mother, Mrs. Augusta Emelia (Roberts) Pierce, was a member of a prominent family of Madison, Georgia, where she was reared, educated and married. The Pierce family was one of the outstanding families of Georgia, the members of which had acheived dis- tinction along many lines. Bishop Pierce, one of the greatest men of the Methodist Church, was an uncle of the subject of this sketch and other members helped in the making of history along professional lines. Rev. Pierce was a graduate of Emory College of Oxford, Georgia, receiving his diploma from that institution in 1884, when twenty- one years of age. During this same year he came to Texas and started the practice of law, con- tinuing until 1887. During this period he prepared for the ministry and in 1890 started to preach in the old Trinity Church, now First Methodist Church South, of which he was an elder for several years. In 1920 he accepted a chair in the theological department of the Southern Methodist University and was a member of the faculty until 1923. Rev. Pierce had unusual educational advantages and was a student throughout his life.
Rev. Pierce was married in Dallas, Dec. 16, 1891, to Miss Llora Cullum of this city. Her father, M. H. Cullum, D. D., a native of North Carolina was an active figure in the Methodist Church in Tennessee. In 1872 he came to Texas. Her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Jane (Davis) Cullum, a native of Tennessee, was a member of one of the oldest families of this country. Her paternal grandmother, Elizabeth Washington, was a direct descendent of General George Washington. Six children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Pierce, three of whom are living: George F., Graham and Miss Ella Kathryn. The Pierce home is located at 4322 Hall street.
Rev. Pierce died in Dallas March 3, 1923. He was a member of the A. F. and A. M., and the Methodist Church. He was an instructor in the theological department of the Southern Methodist University at the time of his death. Rev. Pierce had traveled extensively and was one of the best read men of his time. He was loved by many friends in all parts of the country and as a minister and teacher he was one of the foremost men of his time.
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LARENCE ANTHONY AMIS throughout his life was an outstanding figure in the business circles of Fort Worth, being well known as a lumberman and later as a builder of beautiful homes in the exclusive resi- dential additions.
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