  Floyd Edwards died 25 January 1919 Sherman Daily Democrat
Monday, January 27, 1919 pg. 4 NEGRO WAYLAID AND KILLED Floyd Edwards, known as "Parson Edwards", a well known Negro employed at the Katy shops in Denison, was waylaid and fatally shot while returning to his home in Denison Saturday night, according to a report here. It was stated that almost the entire top of Edwards' head was blown off by a 12-gauge shotgun shell, fired at close range. His body was found some time after the shooting is thought to have occurred. No arrests have been made. Edwards is said to have been a most estimable Negro, well regarded by both his own people and white persons. For some reason, the shooting is regarded as somewhat of a mystery. Edwards is said to have a "double" who also works at the shops in Denison and some believe that he was killed by mistake. He leaves a wife and child. He lived in east Denison, owning his home. Magnolia Cemetery Susan Hawkins © 2024 If you find any of Grayson County TXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |