John B. SAVAGE [Parents] was born Dec 1876 in Bells, Grayson Co., TX. He died Unknown. John married Clara V..
SAVAGE JOHN B 33 M W TX TX COLEMAN SANTA ANNA 1910
Clara V 29 F W AR married 9 years 2 child. one living
Vella M. 2 F W TXDallas Morning News Sept. 24, 1953
J.B. Savage Dies in Roswell, N.M.
John B. Savage, 77, New Mexico manager of the Praetorians, died Wednesday at his home in Roswell, N.M. He was a brother of W.T. Savage of Dallas, late dean of Texas Odd Fellows, and the father of John Norman Savage 3616 Marquette.
Savage was the oldest living member of the board of the Praetorians in term of service, having served for twenty five years. He had been with the society for forty four years, the last thirty eight in Roswell. His birthplace was Brownwood, where he lived until moving to New Mexico.
Savage was a Mason and a Baptist deacon in Roswell. His survivors include, besides his son, two daughters Mrs. Jack C. Bradford of Sweetwater and Mrs. C.C. Henry of Roswell; three brothers, George B. Savage of Brownwood, Edgar P. Savage of Los Angeles, Calf., and Earnest Savage of Riverside, Calf., and two sisters Mrs. Edna Saunders of Brownwood and Mrs. May Douglas of Pittsburgh, Pa.
Funeral arrangements are pending at the Ballard Funeral Home in Roswell, N.M.
Clara V. was born 1881 in AR. She died Unknown. Clara married John B. SAVAGE.
They had the following children:
F i Vella M. SAVAGE was born 1908 in TX. She died Unknown.
William Thomas SAVAGE [Parents] [scrapbook] was born 19 Jan 1873 in Bells, Grayson Co., TX. He died Unknown. William married Annie G. NELMS.
The 1900 Brown Co. Census shows that William is divorced. He was a school teacher, possibly at Howard Payne University.
SAVAGE WILLIAM T 37 M W TX TX DALLAS 8-WD DALLAS 1910 own income
Annie 37 F W TX married 9 years no childrenAccording to his WWI Draft registration card, he is a lawyer in Dallas, his nearest relatives are Mrs. H.T. Savage, Brownwood and Mrs. Annie Savage on McKinney Ave. in Dallas
Annie G. NELMS died Unknown. She married William Thomas SAVAGE.
Francis M. HARRIS 1 died Apr 1865 in Waco, McClennan Co, TX and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery Waco, TX. He married Rebecca C. NEAL on 13 Mar 1838 in Calhoun Co., AL.
Other marriages:PARKS, Mary E.
ROSS, Margaret V.
Harris, W.T. Jr. 27 yrs; by J.N. Harris; d. Oct. 21, 1901, gunshot wound; int. at Oakwood Cem., Oct. 22; 63.005 21-5420
Harris, W.T. Sr. 58 yrs; by J.N. Harris; d. Oct, 21, 1901, gunshot wound; int. at Oakwood Cem., Oct. 22; 65.25; 21-5419
Harris, Augusta Mrs. 68 yrs; by Mrs. J.T. Ring; for Estate Mrs. Augusta Harris; d. of cystitis chronic rheumatism & senilty, May 3, 1913; int. at Oakwood, May 4; G.B. Foscue; 125. 00; 39-201
Harris, S. B. Mrs. 34 yrs; by W.T. Harris; for S.B. Harris; d. Feb. 19, 1899; int. at East Waco Cem., Feb. 20; 49.50; res., 626 Taylor St.; 14-5028
Harris, W.A. 30 yrs; by Taylor; d. of gunshot wounds, Nov. 19, 1897; int. at Oakwood Cem., Nov. 21; 115.50; 11-2720
Harris, J.W. 34 yrs; by Taylor; d. of gunshot wounds, Nov. 20, 1897; int. at Oakwood Cem., Nov. 21; 114.00; 11-2721
Historical Markers of Genealogical Interest in McLennan County
Gerald-Harris Shootings
Austin & 4th Sts, Waco.
James W. Harris (1863-1897), editor of Waco's "Time -Herald" and Judge George Bruce Gerald (1836-1914) argued over an article the Judge wrote. It supported William Cowper Bran's controversial magazine, "The Iconoclast", which denounced, among other things, Baptists and Baylor University. After a fist fight which Harris won, the Judge distributed a Handbill branding Harris" A liar, coward and cur" and challenged him to a duel. Harris and his brother met a Judge Gerald near this intersection in a pistol battle. The Harris’ were killed at the Judge wounded. Judge Gerald won reelection in 1900. (1978)Site of Brann-Davis Shootings – Location: 4th & Austin Sts., Waco (on 4th St. Between Austin & Franklin St.)
The city of Waco in the 1890s divided into two armed camps over the caustic criticisms of William Cowper Brann (1855-1898) in his magazine, "The Iconoclast". A gifted writer, Brann attacked many organizations, especially Baptists and Baylor University. This controversy sparked a duel in 1897 between Judge George Bruce Gerald and James W. Harris. A Baylor partisan, Tom E. Davis, met Brann here, within a half block of the earlier fight, and shot him with a Colt .45 revolver. Brann returned the fire. Both men died the following day from their wounds. (1978)
The Sturgis House – Location: 1316 Washington; Waco
Built 1887 by James N. Harris in a refined Victorian style. Bricks handmade from Brazos River sand are used throughout entire structure and servant's quarters. Walls are 13-inch, solid, with interior plaster directly applied. Roof is the original. Bought 1912 by Mr. and Mrs. James H. Sturgis, whose children James, Jr., Carroll W., and Anna Elizabeth were brought up here. Structure is now preserved by Mr. and Mrs. Carroll W. Sturgis.
73 Dean, Nett O. (Mrs.) 1899-1967 (d. June 13)
73 Dean, Clifford H. 1894-1957 (d. Oct. 5 Los Angeles)
73 Dean, Pat H. (Henry) 1866-1937 (d. Nov. 26)
73 (cm) Dean, (Belle Harris) Mrs. Pat H. d. June 24, 1966 age 93
73 Harris, Mary N. 1879-1880
73 Harris, Millie 1867-1869
73 Harris, James 1874-1875
73 Harris, Alex 1877-1943 (Frank A. Harris d. Mar. 31,1943)73 (Harris), Sarah Olivia Kennedy Mother Oct. 28, 1844 - Oct. 2, 1930
73 Harris, James Neal Father Nov. 24, 1839- Nov. 18, 1914
74 (Mon.) Trice, Edward July 3, 1860 - Oct. 25, 1860
74 (Mob.) Trice, Bettie Aug. 3, 1858- June 16, 1859
74 (Mon.) Trice, Willie Nov. 4, 1863- Oct. 11, 1864
74 Kellett, Willie Trice son of W.M. & Callie May 9, 1872 - July 6, 1881
74 (Nowlin, Callie R. d. Nov. 30, 1918) Callie
74 Jennings, Martha Surratt 1880-1951 (ashes)
74 Surratt, Alice Trice 1860-1942 (d. May 12)
74 Surratt, Marshall 1849-1927 (F&P: June 4, 1849- May 17, 1927)
74 ? (F&P: Surratt, R.T.d. Feb. 5, 1893 age 28) (N: bro. of Marshall)
74 Surratt, Wm. Berry 1884-1921 (d. Sept. 4)
74 Trice, Mattie N. wife of Wm. Berry Sept. 20, 1838- Dec. 19, 1902
74 Trice, wm. Berry (Col.) Mar. 7, 1834- July 15, 1884
74 Trice, Lucinda wife of Wm. Berry Apr. 17, 1824 - June 8, 186818 {dm) Harris, N.W. {C: son of W.B.T.) Sept. 15, 1835- Nov. 30, 1915
18 (dm) Harris, Ida M. his wife Nov. 20, 1851 - Apr. 9, 1929
18 Harris, Agnes E. dau. of N.W. & I.M. May 29, 1884- Dec. 22, 1884THREE GENERATIONS OF DESCENDANTS OF SHAPLEY PRICE ROSS, AN EARLY TEXAS PIONEER by Karen Stein Daniel.
This book 137 pages or so book size about 12 x 14 in green hardback. In this book there are many, many references to FRANCES M. HARRIS. I am quoting from just one of F. M. Harris
entries. MARGARET VIRGINIA ROSS (SHAPLEY), DAUGHTER OF SHAPLEY PRINCE ROSS AND CATHERINE FULKERSON ROSS, WAS BORN 23/24 OCTOBER 1833 IN LINCOLN COUNTY, MISSOURI; AND DIED 22 JULY 1915 IN DALLAS, DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS OF PNEUMONIA AND CARDIAC AND RENAL COMPLICATIONS. AT HER DEATH, MARGARET WAS LIVING WITH HER DAUGHTER, Mrs. Annie McGee. Margaret appeared as a sixteen-year-old student in the household of Shapley P. and Catherine Ross in the 1850 federal census. Margaret was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Waco, lot 20, block 7. No probate was found for MARGARET VIRGINIA ROSS HARRIS.
She married in McLennan County, Texas, 17, December 1850, FRANCES M. HARRIS. Francis, known as Frank, was reportedly from the area of Virginia that became West Virginia. His parentage is unknown. His exact dates of birth and death are also unknown; however, his death was stated to be in April, 1865 according to an affidavit sworn to by his son. This marriage to Margaret Ross was not the first for FRANCIS M. HARRIS.Newspaper Articles
from The Waco Times-Herald,
McLennan County, Texas
October, 1901October 12, 1901
A DUEL TO DEATH BETWEEN FOUR MEN
Ex-Sheriff Wm. Harris and Son Instantly Killed by Dr. Lovelace and His Step-Son.
IT WAS THE TERMINATION OF A FAMILY FEUD.
Tragedy Took Place in the Turf Saloon and There Was a Fusilade of Shots - Lovelace and Reynolds Surrendered.
A bloody duel with father and son on one side and step-father and step-son on the other makes a gruesome story to tell.
The result of the one yesterday is that Bill Harris, ex-sheriff of this county, and his son, W.T. Harris, are both cold in death both being killed instantly.
Dr. J.D. Lovelace and his step-son, Z.T. Reynolds, both of Speegleville, will be held to answer for the murder of the two deceased men.
The terrific tragedy took place in the Turf saloon on Austin street at fifteen minutes after one o'clock yesterday afternoon and family affairs was the cause of it.
Their pistols still smoking the two men who did the shooting left the _ireful scene and walked to the sheriff's office five blocks away and gave themselves up to the officers telling what they had done.
There was twelve shots fired but the battle did not last more than a minute. There was only a few eye witnesses to the scene and as usual in such cases there are some contradictory statements as to how it happened.
The news of the tragedy quickly spread over the city and in a very short time there was a great crowd to see what had happened. M. Firnberg, the proprietor of the saloon, very properly closed the doors to all except relatives of the deceased, officers and newspaper men.
It was a sickening sight to behold. On the outside of the screen and near the front door lay ex-Sheriff Harris in a pool of blood with the entire contents of one barrel of shot gun in his thigh and two or three bullets in his body, cold in death.
On the opposite side of the screen and a little bit to the left of the entrance lay the son, with two bullets in his cheek, one just above the left nipple and several others in different parts of the body.
Neither men spoke a word after they were shot and both were killed instantly. Their bodies were about five feet apart laying almost in the same direction, the walls of the screen dividing one from the other.
Bad feelings have existed in the families for some time and this is what led to the fatal end.
The pistols used were a Colts forty-one, which was used by Reynolds and a Smith and Wesson thirty-eight calibre, used by Lovelace, Reynolds had shot five shots with his pistol and Lovelace shot the same number of times. Both barrels of the shot gun which was in the hands of young Harris were emptied.
As to who fired the first shot there is a dispute. It is contended by some that it was fired either by Lovelace or Reynolds, while others say that it was fired by young Harris. Though it is thought that whoever fired it used a shot gun and the shots from this were followed quickly by the pistol shots. The fighting began in the front of the saloon and the men were then pushed behind the screens which were of oak walnut and glass and there the shooting began. Young Harris was killed on the side of the screen next to the bar while the senior Harris was shot the last time on the side next to the front door. It is stated by some though that he was shot on the inside of the screen.
WERE BADLY SHOT.
As soon as possible after the tragedy the remains of the two men were carried to Fall & Puckett's undertaking establishment where they received the proper attention. An examination of the wounds by physicians, at which Sheriff Baker, Justices Davis and Williams, County Attorney Thomas and other officers were present, was made at the undertaking establishment. It was found that both men had been badly shot up and that each had several wounds either of which would have been fatal.
Will Harris, the son, had two shots in his left cheek that ranged to the back of the head, either of which would have been fatal. There was another shot under the left arm, one in the left side, three and half inches above the nipple, and five shots in the left groin. These shots were in a space of seven inches and were almost perpendicular up the leg. Some think that they were from the shot gun, while others think that they were from a pistol held either by Reynolds or Lovelace.
The senior Harris had a number of shots also. One bullet passed in the right side, three and a half inches above the nipple and ranged downward, another entered the abdomen, three inches below the naval and to the left, another in the left arm which did not break the bone, and an entire discharge from the shot gun in the left thigh five of the shots coming out on the left side.
DR. LOVELACE'S STATEMENT.
Dr. Lovelace said: "I went to the Turf about one o'clock for the purpose of getting dinner, accompanied by my step-son Reynolds. As we went in young Harris came forward, and without any apparent reason began cursing and abusing me in the most horrible manner. He first covered me with a double barreled shotgun, however, and his father, Bill Harris, stepped in between us and close to me, pushing against my arms at times in order to knock my pistol up in case I should draw a weapon. In this position I was powerless, as I knew if I made a move I would not be able to shoot young Harris, but would be killed. He told me that he would kill me unless I gave up my gun, and threatened to kill me, anyway, accompanying his words with menacing gestures. Some parties came in and asked me to give up my gun, thinking, I suppose, that the trouble could be avoided in this way. All this time I had not drawn a gun, neither had the senior Harris.
"I should have stated earlier that young Harris claimed to be cursing and threatening me because he said my wife had insulted Mrs. Harris. I stood the cursing as long I could, and suddenly young Harris began shooting at me with the double-barreled shot-gun, but he had to shot across his father and I suppose that is how he came to miss me. I thought that I was killed, as the gun struck me when it rebounded from the shock of the explosion. I thought that I would try and kill young Harris and before I fell and began shooting at him Reynolds began shooting the same time I did and young Harris was killed first. The elder Harris was then shot, both myself and Reynolds doing the shooting.
I fired five times, emptying my revolver, a 38-calibre, and Reynolds shot about four times. When we ceased firing both Harrises were lying on the floor. We then came over to the sheriff's office and gave up.
"As stated above, I did not want to have any trouble, but after it came up, went into it to the fullest extent. There has been some talking around but this was done chiefly by the senior Harris and I did not pay any particular attention to it."
Reynold's statement was practically the same as that of his step-father.
OTHER STATMENTS
J.A. Grim who lives at South Bosque was eating dinner in the rear of the saloon, said that he heard the scuffling, he got up and walked toward the front. He says that he saw the four men together and that young Harris fired the first shot with a shot gun, then the shooting was general. He says that he saw young Harris fall to the floor and the senior Harris fell through the door of the screen and two other shots were fired by Lovelace, he thought.
Gus Lunsford who was in the saloon at the time of the shooting says that the row began on the side of the screens next to the front door. He said that the men had quarrelled before but had been separated. Just before the tragedy occurred Mr. Lunsford says that young Harris and Lovelace both had guns drawn and the senior Harris told his son not to shoot. The senior Harris then caught both men and shoved them through the door of the screens, young Harris having the shot gun in a shooting attitude and almost immediately after this the firing began and it seemed to him the shot gun was fired first but it was so rapid that it was hard to tell. He did not see the shooting on the inside but while it was going on the senior Harris came through the screen door partly staggering and reeled over into the corner. About this time the two men who were doing the shooting came through and fired. Lovelace fired two more shots at the senior Harris, the latter falling over after they were fired. One barrel of the shot gun went into the wood work of the screen work and splintered it on the outside. These splinters fell against Mr. Lunsford and he said that he thought that he was hit.
One other party whose name was not learned said that when the men came into the inside of the bar that they were all struggling over guns and that Harris fired both barrels of the shot gun and this was followed by the shots from the sixshooters.
A number of other statements were made to the officers and newspaper men but they did not vary a great deal from the ones quoted above. It is believed that the senior Harris received his wound in the thigh from the shot gun that was in his son's hands and was an accidental shot or hit the father while it was directed at one of the antagonists. Opinions differ as to how the younger Harris received the five shots in the groin. One man said that it seemed that they might have been pistol shots fired by either Reynolds of Lovelace, while the gun was held by one of the Harris men, while others think it was from the shot gun.
WAIVED EXAMINATION.
An examination of the senior Harris showed that he had no weapon other than a pocket knife which was found open in his pocket.
As stated above Dr. Lovelace and Reynolds went directly to the sheriff's office and gave up. There was none of the officers there when they arrived but they sat quietly in the office until some arrived and then gave up their weapons.
They waived examination and as yet have not asked for bond. It is thought that as the grand jury is in session they will remain in jail until action is taken by that body and it is understood that the grand jury has already begun its investigation of the affair.
OTHER DETAILS.
Mrs. Harris, the wife of the senior Harris, was at her home when the news of the terrible tragedy in which her son and husband lost their lives was received there. It was broken to her gently and her grief as could be expected was almost unbearable. In company with friends she came to the city as soon as possible. She and Mr. Harris have been married for nearly forty years and have several grown children.
The senior Harris is one of the best known men of this part of the state. He was sheriff of the county from 1882 to 1888 and made a fine record as an officer. He was fearless but not aggressive. He has lived in this county for a half century and has always been highly respected.
The principals in the tragedy are related by marriage. Dr. Lovelace married a Mrs. Reynolds, the mother of Z.T. Reynolds, who is one of the parties to the killing. She was the sister of John McLennan who married Miss Harris, the daughter of Bill Harris, deceased. John McLennan had transferred some property to Reynolds and had entered suit to get it back again. The suit was called in Judge Scott's court last week but had to be postponed on account of the absence of John McLennan, the plaintiff in the suit. It was charged by the Harrisses that McLennan was absent at the instigation of Lovelace and Reynolds and this is what led to the tragedy it was thought.
The remains of Mr. Harris and son were at seven o'clock removed from the undertaking establishment to Mr. Tom Parker's residence on the corner of Twenty-third and Sanger avenue, Mr. Parker being Mr. Harris' son-in-law. Here the heartbroken wife and family are with the remains of their loved ones and their grief is uncontrolable.
Mr. Harris, senior, is 58 years of age and has lived in this county nearly all of his life. The son is 27 years old and unmarried. He has lived in Waco nearly all his life.
The funeral will take place this afternoon at 4 o'clock from the Parker residence. Interment at Oakwood cemetery.
The funeral services will be conducted by Rev. John R. Nelson and John H. Appell.
The following pall bearers have been selected:
For W. Harris, Sr., A.J. Holloway, Bob Ross, Judge G.B. Gerald, George Clark, Joe W. Taylor.
For W.T. Harris, Jr., Charles M. Sheppard, Robert Brooks, Asa Warner, G.C. Barnard, Jr., S.P. Ross.
Rebecca C. NEAL [Parents] 1 was born 5 Sep 1820 in Newberry Dist, SC. She died 13 Sep 1840 in Calhoun Co., AL?. Rebecca married Francis M. HARRIS on 13 Mar 1838 in Calhoun Co., AL.
They had the following children:
M i James Neal HARRIS was born 24 Nov 1839 and died 18 Nov 1914.
William Berry TRICE Col [Parents] [scrapbook] was born 7 Mar 1834 in Wilson Co, TN. He died 15 Jul 1884 in Waco, McClennan Co, TX and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery Waco, TX. William married 1 Lucinda ARNET on 15 Oct 1854 in Waco, McClennan Co, TX.
Other marriages:TRICE, Mattie N.
McLennan Co. Marriages- Vol 1 (Groom)
TRICE, W. B. ARNET, Lucinda 15 Oct 1854
TRICE, Wm. B. TWADDELL, M. A. 29 Aug 1869William B. Trice was president of Waco National Bank in 1882 according to an advertisement found in the "Pictorial History of Waco"
Lucinda ARNET was born 17 Apr 1824. She died 8 Jun 1868 in Waco, McClennan Co, TX and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery Waco, TX. Lucinda married 1 William Berry TRICE Col on 15 Oct 1854 in Waco, McClennan Co, TX.
They had the following children:
F i Alice TRICE was born 1860 and died 12 May 1942. F ii Bettie TRICE was born 3 Aug 1858 in Waco, McClennan Co, TX. She died 16 Jun 1859 in Waco, McClennan Co, TX and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery Waco, TX. M iii Edward TRICE was born 3 Jul 1860 in Waco, McClennan Co, TX. He died 25 Oct 1860 in Waco, McClennan Co, TX and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery Waco, TX. M iv William TRICE was born 4 Nov 1863 in Waco, McClennan Co, TX. He died 11 Oct 1864 in Waco, McClennan Co, TX and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery Waco, TX. F v Callie R. TRICE was born about 1860 and died 30 Nov 1918.
William Berry TRICE Col [Parents] [scrapbook] was born 7 Mar 1834 in Wilson Co, TN. He died 15 Jul 1884 in Waco, McClennan Co, TX and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery Waco, TX. William married 1 Mattie N. TRICE on 29 Aug 1869 in Waco, McClennan Co, TX.
Other marriages:ARNET, Lucinda
McLennan Co. Marriages- Vol 1 (Groom)
TRICE, W. B. ARNET, Lucinda 15 Oct 1854
TRICE, Wm. B. TWADDELL, M. A. 29 Aug 1869William B. Trice was president of Waco National Bank in 1882 according to an advertisement found in the "Pictorial History of Waco"
Mattie N. TRICE was born 20 Sep 1838. She died 19 Dec 1902 in Waco, McClennan Co, TX. Mattie married 1 William Berry TRICE Col on 29 Aug 1869 in Waco, McClennan Co, TX.
Marshall SURRATT [Parents] was born 4 Jun 1849. He died 17 May 1927 in Waco, McClennan Co, TX and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery Waco, TX. Marshall married Alice TRICE.
Marshall Surratt had a brother R.T. who died Feb. 5, 1893 age 28
Waco Times Herald May 17, 1927 page 1 and 10
M. Surratt, Jurist, Dies
Man Who Learned Law Under the Old Alcalde Passes Away
Judge Marshall Surratt, 77 years old, died Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock at his home, 1323 Washington street. He had been in ill health for several years, and he had not engaged in the practice of his profession for the last two years.
The funeral will take place Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock from the family residence with Dr. C. T. Caldwell, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, officiating. Interment will be made in Oakwood.
Active pallbearers are: Dr. J. O. Hall, Frank Tirey, E. B. Baker, Howard Mann, D. W. Stallworth, W. D. Lacy. Honorary: Dr. J. W. Hale, Dr. W. R. Clifton, Judge J. M. Gallagher, Judge G. W. Barcus, Judge S. R. Scott, Judge J. A. Stanford, Judge R. I. Munroe, J. K. Rose, E. Rotan, R. V. McClain, Clarence Hubby, W. W. Woodson, Judge Wm. Sleeper, Jake Tirey, C. B. Braun, Newt Williams, Edgar Witt, Alva Bryan, Charlie Witt, Lud Williams, Ben Kendall, R. L. Cartwright, Harry Jordan, O. J. Cross, J.Lee Davis, Nat Harris, Dr. E. B. Spillman, H. M. Minier, R. T. Bozeman, Wesley Mann, J. H. Sturgis, Robert Gribble, Judge W. H. Jenkins, John B. McNamara, Albert Boggess, John Maxwell, John Baker, Judge Giles P. Lester, Judge James R. Jenkins, Judge Harvey M. Richey, W. E. Terrell, John Gorham, Judge W. E. Spell, J. D. Williamson, Judge J. P. Alexander, Bart Moore, Sr., Clint Padgett, T. J. Primm, Will Lockwood, Allan D. Sanford, Pat M. Neff.
Native Texan
Born in Panola county, 18 miles east of Carthage, Judge Surratt was a native Texan. He was educated in the country schools of his native county, up to 1867. His law studies were conducted under "the Old Alcalde" Chief Justice O. M. Roberts of the supreme court of Texas who was at one time governor of this state.
Judge Surratt was admitted to the bar in Gilmer, Upshur county, in 1870. He practiced law in San Augustine until March 1, 1874, when he moved to Waco, having been a resident of this city for the last 53 years. He was Judge of the Nineteenth district court here from October 1896 to January 1, 1913.
In Masonic circles Judge Surratt was very prominent. He was past master of Waco lodge, of which he had been a member for the last ?? Years. He was a life member of Hella Shrine Temple , Dallas, a Royal Arch Mason and a Knight Templar. Judge Surratt was past grand master of the Odd Fellows in Texas and he had been a member of McLennan lodge No. 241. I.O.O.F. for about 50 years.
Lawyer of Old School
The death of Judge Surratt marks the passing of a jurist of the old school. He was a lawyer who reasoned out his conclusion. He never rendered a decision hastily, but he gave thought and concentration of which a brilliant legal mind was capable.
As a district judge he had passed on civil cases of the greatest importance. Judge Surratt was the soul of honor, a man whose ideals were noble and lofty, one who never compromised with truth, right or justice. Those who differed with him, members of the bar and others always credited Judge Surratt with being inspired by the highest, the most unquestioned motives. He always listened to reason, and his conduct while on the bench was such as reflected the greatest credit not only upon him but the judiciary of Texas.
Judge Surratt knew the law and how it should be applied. The principles he enunciated were in accordance with the judgment of the higher courts, and he followed, literally, the strictest interpretation of the law in rendering his decisions.
Judge Surratt is survived by his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Mattie Jennings, deputy clerk of the Tenth court of civil appears; one sister, Miss. M.E. Surratt, Arlington, TX.
Alice TRICE [Parents] was born 1860 in Mclennan County, Texas. She died 12 May 1942 in Waco, McClennan Co, TX and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery Waco, TX. Alice married Marshall SURRATT.
They had the following children:
M i William Berry SURRATT was born 1884 in Waco, McClennan Co, TX. He died 4 Sep 1921 in Waco, McClennan Co, TX and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery Waco, TX. F ii Martha "Mattie" SURRATT was born Mar 1880 in Waco, McClennan Co, TX. She died 1951 and was buried 1 in Oakwood Cemetery Waco, TX.
W.M. KELLETT died Unknown. He married Callie R. TRICE.
Callie R. TRICE [Parents] was born about 1860 in Waco, McClennan Co, TX. She died 30 Nov 1918 in Waco, McClennan Co, TX. Callie married W.M. KELLETT.
Other marriages:NOWLIN,
They had the following children:
M i Willie Trice KELLETT was born 9 May 1872 in Waco, McClennan Co, TX. He died 6 Jul 1881 in Waco, McClennan Co, TX and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery Waco, TX.
NOWLIN died Unknown. He married Callie R. TRICE.
Callie R. TRICE [Parents] was born about 1860 in Waco, McClennan Co, TX. She died 30 Nov 1918 in Waco, McClennan Co, TX. Callie married NOWLIN.
Other marriages:KELLETT, W.M.
Pat Henry DEAN was born Mar 1866 in Kentucky. He died 26 Nov 1937 in Waco, McClennan Co, TX and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery Waco, TX. Pat married Belle HARRIS.
Belle HARRIS [Parents] was born Mar 1872 Or 1874 in Waco, McLennan Co, TX. She died 24 Jun 1966 in Waco, McClennan Co, TX and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery Waco, TX. Belle married Pat Henry DEAN.
73 (cm) Dean, (Belle Harris) Mrs. Pat H. d. June 24, 1966
age 93
They had the following children:
M i Clifford H. DEAN was born Dec 1894 and died 5 Oct 1957.
Clifford H. DEAN [Parents] was born Dec 1894 in Waco, McClennan Co, TX. He died 5 Oct 1957 in Los Angeles, CA and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery Waco, TX. Clifford married Nettie O.
Nettie O was born 1899. She died 13 Jun 1967 and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery Waco, TX. Nettie married Clifford H. DEAN.