The encyclopedia of Texas, V.2, Part 94

Author: Davis, Ellis Arthur, ed; Grobe, Edwin H., ed
Publication date: 1922
Publisher: Dallas, Texas Development Bureau
Number of Pages: 1328

USA > Texas > The encyclopedia of Texas, V.2 > Part 94

Note: The text from this book was generated using artificial intelligence so there may be some errors. The full pages can be found on Archive.org (link on the Part 1 page).

A native son of Texas, Mr. Tonn was born near Brenham, Washington County, December 7, 1879. His father, Ed. Tonn, a native of Germany, was a well known tailor of his native land, but after coming to America and settling in Washington County, he started farming and continued in this work until his death in 1908. His mother, Mrs. Fredericka Tonn, was a native of Germany, but came to America and to Texas in the early 30's with her parents, who settled near Brenham. His education was received in the public schools of Brenham. As a young man, Mr. Tonn assisted his father for a few years in his farming activities, after which he removed to Corsicana, and engaged in the ice business, being associated with a factory there from 1900 to 1908. In 1910 he removed to Dallas and engaged in the bowling alley business, which he continued for two years and then started with the Dallas police department.

Mr. Tonn was married in Brenham, Texas, Febru- ary 25, 1903, to Miss Hulda Draeger, a native Texan who was born, reared and educated at Brenham. Her father, August Draeger, a native of Germany. came to America in 1875. settled in Washington County, near Brenham, where he farmed through- out the remainder of his life. Her mother, Augusta (Wigner) Draeger, a native of Germany, came to America and to Texas with the others of her family in 1866. There were five children: Annie, now Mrs. Joe Mazek, of Fort Bend County; Hulda, now Mrs. Tonn; Lena (deceased) ; Emma, now Mrs. H. Borch- ardt, and Bertha. now Mrs. Willie Pflughauft. One child was born to Mr. and Mrs. Tonn; Willie Tonn. who was married to Miss Emmin Burger, of which union one child was born, Billie Tonn. Mrs. Emma Tonn died on Feb. 21, 1924 and Willie Tonn mar- ried a second time-to Miss Grace Guinn, of Green- ville, Texas. He has been employed by the city of Dallas for several years and is known as one of the most efficient men in the service of this munici- pality. The Tonn home is located at 1801 San Jacinto street.

W. H. Tonn died in Dallas, Texas on February 9. 1924. He was a member of the Lutheran Church, and active in matters pertaining to the upbuilding of his city and community. lle had a host of friends in Dallas and throughout North Texas who admired him for his many noble traits of character. As an officer, he was held in the highest esterm by the department heads and his brother officers, who admired his positiveness and gentleness, as well as his unfaltering courage.

833

MEN OF TEXAS

LLIAM JASPER TURNER, of Fort

Worth, was a pioneer in the ranching industry of the Lone Star State, where he owned many sections of land in Bor- den and contiguous counties. Mr. Turner be- longed to the type of early day picturesque cow men who are fast passing away, and the great ranches have yielded to the plow of the farmers.

A native of Tennessee, Mr. Turner was born in 1849. His father was a native of Tennessee and his mother was a member of a prominent Tennessee family. His education was received in the schools of his native state. As a young man Mr. Turner came to Hill County, Texas, and started farming, but af- ter a few years he went to Runnels County, where he engaged in cattle raising. After several years in Runnels County, Mr. Turner moved to Borden County where he became a large landowner, and engaged in ranching on a large scale, becoming one of the foremost men of that section. Mr. Turner came to Fort Worth about 1903, and re- tired from business. Ile was an ardent church- man, a member of the Baptist Church. He gave the ground for the Turner Memorial School, of Fort Worth and cleared the church of debt, which in turn honored him by giving it his name, the Turner Memorial Baptist Church. A man of large heart and generous impulse, he gave freely to the endowment of charity as well as to indi- vidual appeals. He was that type of man to whom success means opportunity for doing good.

Mr. Turner was married in Dallas, March 11, 1914, to Miss Isabell Sheckels, a native Texan, and a member of a well known family of Dallas County. Her father, W. G. Sheckels, also a na- tive of this state, for many years was an active member of the farming and business fraternity of Milam County. Her mother, Mrs. Mollie (Web- ster) Sheckels, was a native of Louisiana and a member of an esteemed family of that state. By a former marriage, Mr. Turner had four children, three of whom survive, namely: Nannie, now Mrs. W. N. Collier, of Kansas City; Elizabeth, of Long Beach, California, and W. H., of Lamesa, Texas.

Mr. Turner died in Fort Worth, February 9, 1918. He was a resident of this city for about fifteen years, and during that period invested in real estate and was interested in civic affairs. In his death the state lost one of its picturesque and helpful citizens. For more than fifteen years he occupied a place of leadership in the religious and civic life of his city on which, indelibly he impressed the seal of his usefulness. His many excellent attributes of character endeared him to a wide host of friends, and made his name illus- trious in the life of his community.

AMES MICHAEL KENNEDY was well known in the business circles of Dallas where for several years he owned and oper- ated one of the leading bakeries of this city. Prior to coming to Dallas in 1915, Mr. Ken- nedy had a wide and varied business career, the greater part of which was in Mckinney, Texas. .

A native of Alabama, Mr. Kennedy was born on December 27th, 1871. His father, James William Kennedy, also a native of Alabama was a member of an old Southern family and among the pioneers who were forced to protect themselves from the Indians. The grandfather of the subject of this

sketch, assisted General Jackson in many of these raids on the redskins. His mother, Mrs. Rena (Blankenship) Kennedy, also was a native of Ala- bama and a member of one of that state's pioneer families. Ilis education was received in the public schools of Alabama, and after moving to Texas he took a business course in Dallas.

When twenty-one years of age he started his Business career in Mckinney in the laundry busi- ness, later owning and operating for several years one of the leading drug stores of Collin County. Later he disposed of his drug store and came to Dallas, where in his chosen field he was successful, as he had been in his business ventures at Mc- Kinney.

Mr. Kennedy was married at Athens, Alabama, August 15, 1906, to Miss Nuel Collins, a native of Athens. Her father, Dr. John Collins, for many years one of the leading physicians and surgeons of his community, saw service in the Civil war, fight- ing for the Southern cause and later was one of the most active and able physicians in the small- pox epidemic which swept the state of Alabama. Her mother, Mrs. Vandalia (Crenshaw) Collins, was a member of a well known family of Alabama, where she was reared, educated and married. Three sons were born to Mr. and Mrs Kennedy: James. a buyer in the plumbing department of Sears-Roe- buck, Dallas; Lloyd, with Ferris-Simpson Co., and John, a student. The Kennedy home is located at 4503 Terry Street.

Mr. Kennedy died in Dallas, November 24, 1918. He was a member of the Maccabees, and for many years had taken an active part in this organization. He was a member of other organizations of Dallas and of the Baptist Church. Mr. Kennedy took a keen interest in the affairs of his city and state, and for many years was the clerk of the election committee having charge of an election booth. Dur- ing the Spanish-American war he volunteered his services to the United States government, but was rejected because of lack of physical fitness. Mr. Kennedy was charitable, generous and kindly and went through life doing good for those about him.

ACHARY TAYLOR WALL, of Grapevine, Tarrant County Texas, was a pioneer druggist of the Lone Star State, where for almost a half century he was actively en- gaged in the drug business, forty years of this period being in Grapevine.

A native of Alabama, Mr. Wall was born near Montgomery, April 3, 1847. His father, R. W. Wall, a native of North Carolina, throughout his life was engaged in farming. His mother, Mrs. Elizabeth (Gilbert) Wall, was a native of Georgia and a member of a pioneer family of that state. His education was received in the schools of Ala- bama. At the beginning of the Civil war, young Wall tried to enlist but on account of his youth 'was refused, but finally was accepted, serving the last eighteen months of the war, in the Confederate army. He was reared on a farm in Alabama. but as a young man worked in different kinds of stores in Montgomery, drug stores being among this num- ber. In 1868 he came to Lancaster, Texas, where he engaged in the drug business. After several years, he sold this business moved to Grapevine and started another drug store which he owned for forty years. The Wall family has lived on the present home site for sixty years.

834

ـد Wy Turno

எதி - மருள் .. இவட்சிஸ்டே +

LA .....

عدد السعر ثورة الجيلات ٢٢٨٦٠ شهرا الساخلال.

101.2 Bogert

NEW ENCYCLOPEDIA OF TEXAS

Mr. Wall was married in Grapevine, December 16, 1874, to Miss Virginia A. Jenkins, a native Texan, having been born of pioneer parents in Jefferson. Her father, E. M. Jenkins, was a native of North Carolina, and after coming to Texas in the early days was engaged in farming. Her mother, Mrs. Charlotte Ellen (Dunn) Jenkins, was a member of a well known family of Alabama. Four children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Wail, three of whom are living and are residents of Grapevine: B. R. and C. J. Wall, well known in the business and farming circles of Tarrant County, and Zenona, now Mrs. M. A. Buchanan.

Mr. Wall died in Grapevine, Texas, Decem- ber 9, 1911. He was a member of the Baptist Church and interested in matters having to do with the development and betterment of his commnu- nity. He was active in the drug business until near the time of his death. As a druggist he had the confidence and esteem of the citizenship of his community and was known as one of the most charitable and public-spirited citizens of Grapevine and Tarrant County, where he had a host of friends.

MATTHEW SAMUEL BOGERT, a pioneer railroad man of Fort Worth. Matthew Samuel Bogert was connected with the Texas & Pacific Railway for forty-five years, and was known in railroad circles throughout the state as one of the most valued men connected with railroad operation in the state. Mr. Bogert began his railroad career at the age of eighteen years, with the Texas & Pacific Railway, his entire railroad experience having been with this road. He rose rapidly in the service, and soon became known to rail officials as a man whose value to his road was well defined. In 1902, Mr. Bogert became general chairman of the Order of Railway Con- ductors, serving without pay until his death.

Since 1895 he had served as secretary and treasurer of the local division, Number 57, of the Order of Railway Conductors, and was chairman of the Western Association of the Brotherhood of Railway Conductors and Railway Trainmen. He was on the board of managers of the Texas & Pacific Hospital at Marshall for many years, and from 1918 until his death was a member of the executive committee and vice-chairman of the board.

Matthew Samuel Bogert was born on the fifth day of May 11, 1853, at Closter, New Jersey, and was a son of Samuel and Hester (Lozier) Bogert. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Bogert were natives of New Jersey, and spent their lives in that state. Matthew Samuel Bogert spent his early years in his native state and attended school there. He came to Texas around 1882, locating in Fort Worth, and went with the Texas & Pacific Railway, with which road he remained until his death.

Mr. Bogert was married in Dallas, on the third day of November, 1890, to Mrs. Emma Florence Newcomer Shedd of Missouri, and the daughter of John T. Newcomer and Elizabeth (Freeman) New- comer. Mr. Newcomer was a native of Virginia, and Mrs. Newcomer of Missouri. Prior to her marriage to Mr. Bogert, Mrs. Bogert was married to K. W. Shedd, of Fort Worth, and has two sons by this marriage: K. W. with the Kelvinator Co. and Harry Robert, district manager of the Upson Board Co. of New York.

Mr. Bogert was a Mason, Knight Templar, and member of Hella Temple Shrine. For forty-four years he was a member of the Broadway Baptist Church, which he served as a deacon for many years. He was a member of the Order of Railway Conduct- ors, and active in the work of this order. holding office and otherwise participating in its functioning. Mr. Bogert passed away on the twelfth day of March. 1925. Known and loved in railroad circles through- out Texas for his generous interest in his fellow- man. Mr. Bogert ever had the good of his road at heart, and few men so fully lived up to those ideals of service and loyalty that have built up the rail- way systems of the country. , R. J. N. MENDENHALL, a pioneer Texas physician, came to Texas in 1883, and engaged in practice in Plano for nearly two score years. He was a general practitioner, and gave his entire time to the demands of his large practice. During his career he demonstrated a pro- fessional ability that placed him among the leaders of the medical fraternity in his section of the state. Dr. Mendenhall received his education in private schools, at the university in Greenville, S. C., and took his medical degree at Baltimore in 1880, fol- lowing this with postgraduate work in New York City clinics, taking lecture work at Johns Hopkins. He then went to Gaffney, South Carolina, where he practiced a short time, following which he came to Texas, where he engaged in practice until his death.

Dr. J. N. Mendenhall was born in Camden, South Carolina, March 22, 1857, and was a son of J. Kirk and Esther (Nettles) Mendenhall. J. Kirk Menden- hall a native of South Carolina, was a Baptist min- ister and engaged in ministerial work there until his death. His father, the grandfather of Dr. Menden- hall, was a pioneer physician of that state, having come to Charleston, South Carolina to practice shortly after taking his medical degree in 1822. Dr. Mendenhall also served as a judge in one of the courts there, and had business interests. Mrs. Men- denhall mother of the subject of this sketch, was born in Camden, South Carolina.

Dr. Mendenhall was married in Plano, Texas, in 1885, to Miss Effie Routh, a daughter of Jacob and Lodenia (Campbell) Routh, of Tennessee. Mr. Routh was a Baptist minister, and came to Collin County, Texas, in 1851, traveling overland by wagon. Mrs. Mendenhall was born in Collin Coun- ty, and after finishing in private schools there came to Dallas where she graduated from Rock College. Dr. and Mrs. Mendenhall were parents of five child- ren, Miss Pauline, of Dallas; J. Stanley, of Dallas, who married Miss Julia Brown of Beeville, they having two children, Mary and James; Miss Bertha of Dallas; J. N. Jr., of Dallas, who married Miss Nettie McIniss. of this city; and Dr. Elliott, physi- cian in the Dallas public schools, and who married Miss Ruth Collins, they having one child, Eleanor Ruth.

Dr. Mendenhall was affiliated with the various medical associations, and belonged to the Baptist Church at Plano, serving as deacon and superin- tendent of the Sunday School for many years. His death, which occurred on the third day of March, 1919. marked the passing of a pioneer physician who had ever been true to the obligations of his profession and had done much toward the advance- ment of medical standards.

835

MEN OF TEXAS

RLANDO LORENZO SWEET, of Fort Worth, was one of the best known and most popular men of his time in Tarrant County, and perhaps no citizen did more for the development of his county, and the up- building of his city than did this enterprising and public-spirited citizen. He held many positions of honor and trust, having served four years as a member of the Texas Legislature, where he fath- ered many bills for the good of his community and state. In 1906 he was elected county commis- sioner of Tarrant County and served four years, during which time much of the county's road sys- tem was accomplished or started. In March, 1909 he was made sheriff of his county, serving with- distinction in this office until 1910, filling out an unexpired term.

A native of Illinois, Mr. Sweet was born in Pike County, December 13, 1857. His father, T. A. Sweet, also a native of Illinois, was well known in the business affairs of his state. His mother, Mrs. Catherine (Burdick) Sweet, was a member of a prominent Illinois family.

His education was received in Illinois. As a young man, he did farm work there until in 1873, when he came to Texas, purchased a farm in Tar- rant County, later adding to this until he owned three farms in this county. A part of his land was in cultivation, but the greater part of the acreage was for grazing livestock. Mr. Sweet was a stock farmer and managed his farm interests and the raising of his stock while serving in public office. In 1909 he moved to Fort Worth, and became one of this city's most active citizens in all public and civic matters. Mr. Sweet aided greatly in the up- building of Fort Worth, and through his influence, colleges and educational institutions were located in this city.

Mr. Sweet was married near Randol Mill, Tar- rant County, Texas, April 2, 1889, to Miss Sarah E. Clark, a native Texan, and a member of a pio- neer family of this state. IIer father, George W. Clark, was a native of Virginia, and a member of an old family of that state. Her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth (Hurst) Clark, was a member of an old and esteemed family of Texas. Nine children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Sweet, eight of whom are living: Pearl, Floyd, Eva, now Mrs. Bryan Mon- tague, of Del Rio, Texas; Anna Maud now Mrs. F. D. Russell, of Little Rock; Mary, O. L. Jr. Wayne, Rose; and Charles, (deceased). The Sweet home is located at 2845 South Jennings Avenue.

Mr. Sweet died in Fort Worth, July 12, 1923. He was a member of the A. F. & A. M., the Wood- men of the World and the Methodist Church, be- ing very active in all church matters. Ile was a member of the Texas legislature at the time of his death. He was elected chairman of the Pro- hibition forees of Tarrant County, and served in this capacity with satisfaction to the citizenship. He was a member of the State Democratie conven- tion and was active throughout the campaign of President Woodrow Wilson. Any story having to do with the upbuilding of Tarrant County would be incomplete without taking into account the life. history and influence of Orlando Lorenzo Sweet, whose name is synonymous with the development of Tarrant County and the city of Fort Worth.

UCIUS H. PRICE, of Fort Worth, for many years was one of the leading home builders of this city and constructed modern homes in all parts of North Fort Worth. The building career of Mr. Price was unique in that he furnished all lumber in his building from timber lands he owned in Arkansas. He had this timber cut and made into lumber and shipped to this city, saving all profits of the middle men. He did a large amount of building and his houses were always sold before completion. In addition to the attractive prices, Mr. Price had the best of work- manship and materials.

A native of Georgia, Mr. Price was born January 20, 1866. His father was a farmer and a native of Georgia. Ilis education was received in Arkan- sas. As a young man he came to Waco, Texas, where he entered the employ of the North Texas Traetion Company. After a few years he was transferred to Fort Worth, and for a period of twenty-years was one of the efficient and valued employees of this company, He was selected as motorman to take the officials on the first car over the Dallas and Fort Worth line.

Mr. Price was married in Fort Worth, January 6, 1906, to Mrs. Effie (Priddy) Smith a native of Illinois, and a member of a pioneer family of that state. Her father, Oliver Priddy, was a native of Illinois, and for many years well known in business. Her mother, Mrs. Leah (Dean) Priddy, was a native of Pennsylvania. Mrs. Price, by a former mar- riage, had four children: Mrs. Gertrude Smith Daniel, Mrs. Leota Smith Daniel, Earl P. Smith, and Marie Elva Smith, deceased. The Price home is located at 1301 Clinton avenue.

Mr. Price died in Fort Worth, October 21, 1913. He was a member of the First Baptist Church. He was well known and esteemed by a large citizen- ship in Texas and Arkansas, and particularly Fort Worth, where he lived for more than thirty years. During this time he assisted many people in own- ing their homes. During the period he was an em- ploye of the North Texas Traction Company he was known as one of the most trustworthy men of its personnel. He was a loyal citizen and his place as an enterprising and public-spirited citizen of Fort Worth has not been filled.

ASCOM HORTON DUNN, a pioneer in the hotel business in Fort Worth was con- nected with the Mansion Hotel there for more than two score years, and was known all over the state as a veteran in his field. The Mansion Hotel was established in Fort Worth by Mr. Dunn's father. William W. Dunn, one of the real pioneers of the city, during the early days, and was one of the old landmarks of Fort Worth, and closely associated with the history of the city. As a young man, Bascom Horton Dunn came to Fort Worth to help his father in the operation of this hotel, and was connected with its operation for upward of forty years,. He then engaged in the real estate business for a short time, and later entered the garage business at the corner of Fourth and Commerce Street.s Mr. Dunn was engaged in that business for about eight years and was active in its management until his death.

Bascom Horton Dunn was born in Smith County. Texas, the twenty-first day of September, 1864, a son of William W. and Nancy (Davis) Dunn.

836

Q & Swat

ـنهـ

அவர் அவர்வசங்கர்,ஃகு வலய்டி

NEW ENCYCLOPEDIA OF TEXAS

William W. Dunn, a native of Washington County, Virginia, came to Texas as a young man, and after a number of years during which he engaged in farming he came to Fort Worth and entered the hotel business, establishing the Mansion Hotel. Bascom Horton Dunn attended the public schools of Texas, later going to Virginia where he was a student in a military academy, following which he entered Columbia University. After finishing there he came to Fort Worth and became associ- ated with his father.

Mr. Dunn was married in Fort Worth, on the nineteenth day of August, 1890, to Miss Susie Martin, a native of Mississippi and a daughter of Charles C. and Virginia (Arnold) Martin, the former a native of Carroll County, Missouri, the latter of Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. Dunn had one child, Florence, now deceased. She was married to Floyd F. Watson, they having three children; Lelia Frances, Floyd F., Jr., and Wynona Irwin, who now make their home with their grandmother Mrs. Dunn, at 1819 Hemphill Street.

Mr. Dunn was an Elk. His death occurred on the ninth day of March, 1926. A pioncer hotel man, Mr. Dunn had hundreds of friends among the traveling public, his genial manner, his sincerity, and his true friendliness endearing him to all who knew him. Mr. Dunn was public spirited in every way, and during his long residence in Fort Worth did much toward the development of the city.

OHN PURVIS DAGGETT, a native son of Fort Worth, throughout his life was en- gaged in the various branches of the cat- tle industry, having started his career as a boy of eleven years, on a ranch near this city. Mr. Daggett belongs to the third generation of Daggetts to engage in this business and the name is one of the oldest, best known and honored in Fort Worth and Texas.

Mr. Daggett was born on the old Daggett head- right, April 23, 1855. His father, Charles Biggers Daggett, a native of Queenstown, Canada, was a pioneer settler of Texas, for many years promi- nently identified with the cattle business and own- er of extensive ranch properties in the western part of Texas. His mother, Mrs. Mary Ann (Fer- guson) Daggett, was a member of a prominent family of Kentucky. His education was received in the schools of Fort Worth, which he attended along with his cowboy activities on the ranch. As a young man, he went to West Texas where he acquired large tracts of land which were stocked with' cattle in large numbers, and became one of the leading cattlemen of Texas. After many years of activity in the raising, shipping and marketing of cattle. Mr. Daggett sold his ranches and cattle and engaged in the livestock commission business in Fort Worth under the name of the North Texas Livestock Commission Company. He was sole owner of this organization, which prospered from the outset, and became one of the largest in this city.

Mr. Daggett was married in Girard, Pennsyl- vania, November 8, 1892, to Miss Stella E. Zahn, a native of Erie. Pennsylvania, and a member of a well known family of that state. Her father, John C. Zahn, well known in the commercial life if Erie, Pennsylvania, was born on the ocean in 1833 but spent his entire life in Erie. Her mother,

Need help finding more records? Try our genealogical records directory which has more than 1 million sources to help you more easily locate the available records.

The encyclopedia of Texas, V.2, Part 94

Author: Davis, Ellis Arthur, ed; Grobe, Edwin H., ed Publication date: 1922 Publisher: Dallas, Texas Development Bureau Number of Pages: 1328

Author: Davis, Ellis Arthur, ed; Grobe, Edwin H., ed
Publication date: 1922
Publisher: Dallas, Texas Development Bureau
Number of Pages: 1328