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Private Robert W. Macon
Private First Class Dan E. Nash
Corporal Raymond F. Parry
Private Charles Zajicek
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The American Legion has underway a great and worthy undertaking in erecting a memorial shaft to the honored dead of World Wars I and II. This is one undertaking that the people of Jackson County will endorse and subscribe to 100%. In order to perfect the great memorial, we must have the names of all those brave boys and girls, who sacrificed their all for their country. Erecting a memorial in honor of them is a very worthy cause. We are asking everyone to cooperate with us in compiling the names of our honored dead from Jackson County. It would be a great injustice, and almost a crime for us to leave off one name of our honored dead that has paid the supreme sacrifice in World War I and II. We are very much concerned over collecting the names of the honored dead of World War I, as we have collected the names of most of those in World War II. It is a shame that the United States Government has not compiled a list of the honored dead by counties in World War I. I wish to quote from a letter from the War Department of Dec. 27, 1946, as follows: "I sincerely regret that the names of those who died in World War I are not available at this time." Now we will have to depend on the relatives and friends of the honored dead from Jackson County in World War I. Mrs. Nannie B. Rodgers was so kind in furnishing us a good list that she had kept of World War I.
We thank Mrs. Rodgers for her great contribution to this worthy cause. [portion about WWII is not included on this page] It is very essential that we have the rank of all honored dead in both wars. If you have a correction of any rank or know the rank of any buddy not given, please sent it in to use. The inscription committee for the memorial is H. K. Staples, Hon. Bill Hamblen and I. T. Taylor. Send information to any of these three committee members. It is our understanding that the American Legion Post wants the names of those who died or were killed in uniform that were selected or volunteered their service from Jackson County in both wars. The American Legion will be the one to pass final judgment on whose names go on this memorial and not the inscription committee. Our only duty is to make a roster of our honored dead in both wars and pass it on to the American Legion Post for their consideration.
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Inducted at Edna, Texas July 30, 1918 Residence, Navidad, Jackson County, Texas
Organizations served in, with dates of assignments and transfers: Served overseas from September 15, 1918 to December 15, 1918 Person notified of
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The following are the names of Texas Boys who have given up their lives for their country, or who have been wounded, captured or missing on the battlefields of Europe. Died
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Edna, Texas, Oct. 17.--A. A. Brunette of this city received a message that his son Roy, who was in the United States army and stationed at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, had died from an attack of pneumonia. This is the first death of a white soldier from Jackson county, either in action or from disease.
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Edna, Texas. Oct. 26.--Mrs. A. A. Brunette, wife of A. A. Brunette, died at the family home in this city Friday afternoon after an illness or two weeks. She was 64 years of age. Houston Post, October 27, 1918 |
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Edna, Tex., June 10.--The Thomas Lee Coates Post, American Legion, has been organized by the ex-soldiers and sailors of Jackson County. A charter has been received and at a meeting this week the following officers were elected: Wm. McClure, commander; W. S. McCormick, vice commander; E. A. Weaver, adjutant; W. W. Traylor, finance officer. A hall will be secured and reading matter, games, etc., provided for the members. A county-wide campaign for members will soon be made.--San Antonio Express, Friday, June 11, 1920
The Night District, American Legion Department of Texas, is identified with our Congressional District and is composed of thirteen counties with a total population of 243,555 as follows: Brazoria, Calhoun, Colorado, DeWitt, Fayette, Goliad, Gonzales, Jackson, Lavaca, Matagorda, Refugio, Victoria and Wharton. Edna:--Thomas Lee Coates Post No. 212. Charter was issued May 14, 1920. Paid-up membership 34, quota 25. This was the first post in our district to reach its quota. A dandy post in a dandy little town, with a bunch of officers that are pure gold.
Four-Star Cognac, Victoria, Texas, Tuesday,
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Edna Men Join Navy Edna, Texas, May 7.--The following young men of Edna left Monday for Houston to enlist in the United States navy; Champ Traylor, Gerald Meeks, Roy Cowgill and William Hess, and Medford Ozment went to Victoria Saturday to enlist in the army. If these young men are accepted Jackson county will have furnished the army and navy about 25 men. The Houston Post, Tuesday, May 8, 1917
World War I Draft Registration
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Residence: Edna, Jackson County, Texas
Organizations served in, with dates of assignments
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Grades with date of appointment 312th Motor Repair Unit, Company F, Motor-417 Sailed from New York, New York on the Empress of Asia on November
12, 1918
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The friends and relatives of Milton E. Cowgill will be sorry to hear of
his death in Edna, Texas, on June 7. Funeral services were held at his
late home, followed by interment in Indianapolis, Ind. Press Gazette, Hillsboro, Ohio, August 10, 1943 Milton E. Cowgill Funeral services for Milton Ellsworth Cowgill, grandfather of Howard Milton Worth, 4733 Hinesley avenue, will be conducted by the Rev. E. Arnold Clegg, pastor of the Capitol Avenue Methodist Church, at 2 o'clock this afternoon in the Flanner & Buchanan mortuary. Burial will be in Memorial Park cemetery. Mr. Cowgill, who was 81 years old, died Monday in Edna, Tex., where he had lived 35 years. A native of Highland county, Ohio, Mr. Cowgill formerly had lived in Madison county. He was a retired farmer. Survivors, besides the grandson, are the widow, Mrs. Phoebe Lavinia Cowgill; a daughter, Mrs. James A. Worth of Detroit, Mich.; a great-grandson, Robert Milton Worth of Indianapolis, and a sister, Mrs. Emma West of London, O. Indianapolis Star, Indianapolis, Indiana, Friday, June 11, 1943
Mrs. M. E. Cowgill - Phoebe Lavinia Barrett Cowgill L. E. Airhart informed us Tuesday that Mrs. M. E. Cowgill, a long time Edna resident and a special friend of the Airhart family, passed away Friday last at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. A. Worth at Detroit, Mich. She was 90 years old a few months ago. Mrs. Cowgill had a large number of friends in Edna and the sad message of her death brought genuine sorrow to these friends. She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Worth, and one grandson, Harold Worth.
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Residence: Louise, Wharton County, Texas Grades
with date of appointment
Engagements: Lorraine; Meuse; Argonne Wounded in action degree undetermined about October 19, 1918
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During the electrical storm last Wednesday evening, a party of travelers from Bell county, this state, were caught in a big rain on the edge of the prairie near the John Stafford residence, three miles south of Columbus. Realizing that they were in for a bad night, they decided to strike camp, and forthwith drew their wagons up in a circle. Among the travelers were Mr. Tom Hillyard (aged 22) and wife Mary (aged 20) and their little baby. They had sold our their property in Bell county, and were en route to Jackson county, where they had bought property. The lightning was terrible during the storm, and all at once a tongue of flame seemed to dart from the black mass of clouds overhead and encircle Hillyard's wagon in a sheet of flame. In a second it was over, and the horrified members of the party ran to the wagon, where they discovered Hillyard and wife cold in Death's embrace, and the baby with a livid red streak encircling one of its eyes and also around its neck, and a large red spot just behind one ear. The team was also killed. After a while the baby was brought back to consciousness, and its only injuries proved to be the marks above referred to. An inquest was held by Justice Gregory, which elicited only the above facts. The bodies were brought to Columbus Thursday, and laid to rest in the city cemetery.
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Residence: Edna, Jackson County,
Texas Organizations served in, with dates
of assignments and transfers: Engagements: Awarded Fourragere |
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Mrs. Sallie Fronabarger Rogers was born in Sandy Ridge, Ala. She moved to Tennessee at an early age, and as a young woman came to Springtown, Texas, with her brother, as a pioneer educator, who established one of Texas' first educational institutions--The Springtown Male and Female Institute. Recognition of their efforts is given by a yearly Reunion held at Springtown, near Fort Worth. After this institute closed before the turn of the century, Mrs. Rogers taught 25 years in Texas' public schools. Many citizens over the State owe their education foundation to "Miss Lallie" as she was fondly called. Her first marriage was to Mr. Lee Blair, a medical student, who died early after their marriage. Their one son, E. L. Blair of Lake Jackson survives her. Several years after the death of her first husband, she married Mr. Rufus Rogers, a former student of the Springtown school. Their five children were Ben Rogers, deceased, killed in World War I; Earl Rogers, principal of South San Antonio Junior High School; Milton Rogers of Refugio, Texas; J. Paul Rogers, superintendent of schools, Brazoria County, Texas; and Mrs. Dorothy Meadows of Austin, Texas. Mr. and Mrs. Rogers came to Jackson County in 1896 and settled in the Red Bluff community where they operated a general store and postoffice for a number of years. They moved to Edna in 1915 to afford better educational facilities for their children. Mrs. Rogers was a Baptist and an ardent Christian all her life. She rounded out a full and useful life. The reward of her early education, her investment in the lives of her pupils, friends and children; and her patient and understanding and sympathetic interest in family and school life is symbolic of the pioneer leader. This record of accomplishment and outstanding virtues as a woman, educator and mother, will live on as its own permanent monument. Reverends Carl Schlomach, Lawrence and Barrett officiated at the funeral services held Saturday, August 27th, at the Edna Baptist Church. Interment was in the Edna Cemetery. Pallbearers were nephews and grandsons of Mrs. Rogers: Dr. Bill Jones, Messrs. John Hamilton, Jesse Womack, E. Lee Blair, Haddon Rogers and W. E. McPherson.
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Residence: Lolita, Jackson County, Texas Enlisted R. A. at Fr. Sam Houston, Texas November 23, 1917 Organizations served in, with dates
of assignments and transfers: Grade: Private Person notified of death: Mrs.
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The funeral service of Mr. Paul Skarpa, who died November 14 [13]th, was held at the Slavik Funeral Home Chapel in Edna Tuesday afternoon, November 15th. Rev. I. E. Walker, pastor of the Edna Methodist Church conducted the service. Burial was in the Ganado Cemetery. The pallbearers were: Messrs. L. C. Kahanek, Jerry Tomas, LeRoy Kraatz, Leon James Srubar, Alvin Sless and Chas. Schafer. Paul Skarpa was born February 2, 1866 in Moravia, overseas. He came to the U. S. when a boy of 14 years of age. On October 16, 1889, he was united in marriage to Miss Emilie Jazek. To this union 7 children were born, five daughters and two sons. Five of these are now living. He is survived by his aged wife and the following children: Mrs. Frank Ripple, Mr. William Skarpa, Mrs. Carl Miller of Detroit, Mich., Mrs. Emil Sless and Mrs. Chas. Strelec, all of Ganado. One son, Private Emil Skarpa died in World War I--January 24, 1918, and one daughter, Mary Skarpa, died February 2, 1930 in Detroit. He is also survived by ten grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Skarpa and family moved to Ganado from Brenham 33 years ago, and have resided 5 miles south of Ganado on their own place since that time.--Contributed.
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Rites were held at the Ganado Funeral Home July 17 at 3 p. m. for Mrs. Emilie Skarpa, 82, who died July 16 at home on the Lolita Route after an extended illness. Rev. O. W. Nall, Methodist minister of Ganado, officiated and burial was in the Ganado Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jerry and Ernest Skarpa, Leroy Kraatz, Earl Heitman, Alum Sless and Calvin Ripple. Mrs. Skarpa was born in Europe Jan. 6, 1871. She has been a resident of Jackson County for 37 years. Survivors include a son, Willie Skarpa of Ganado; three daughters, Mrs. Olga Strelec and Mrs. Libby Sless of Ganado and Mrs. Albina Ripple of Lolita; a brother, Charles Jezek of Richmond, and four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
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Dr. John H. Traylor, a member of the staff of the Burns Hospital at Cuero for the past several years, left today for Camp McArthur, Waco, where he will enter the base hospital with the rank of first lieutenant.
Daily Advocate, Victoria, Texas, Wednesday, September 25, 1918 |
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Residence: 1411 Herring Avenue, Waco, McLennan County, Texas Appointed: 1 Lt. MC Sept 17, 1918 fr CL Organizations served in, with dates
of assignments and transfers: Died: October 26, 1918 Meningitis acute at Base Hosp Camp MacArthur, Texas Person notified of death: Mrs. John
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Lula Biggs Traylor Mrs. R. K. Traylor, former Cuero resident, died Wednesday in Boerne. Mrs. Traylor was the aunt of Mrs. John Y. Bell and the sister-in-law of Mrs. C. T. Traylor, both of Cuero. Funeral services were conducted Thursday morning in Boerne. Graveside rites were to be held at Hillside Cemetery in Cuero at 3 p. m. Thursday. Mrs. Traylor and her husband, who preceded in her death, left Cuero about 25 years ago. They lived in the home presently occupied by the T. O. Buchels on Reuss Blvd. The Cuero Record, Thursday, July 16, 1959
Robert K. Traylor Funeral services for R. K. Traylor of San Antonio, formerly of Cuero, were conducted in Cuero Thursday at 2 p. m., with Rev. Sherwood Davis pastor of the Los Angeles Heights M. E. Church of San Antonio, officiating. Burial in charge of Porter Loring Funeral Directors of San Antonio was in Hillside cemetery. Pallbearers were L. L. Buttery S. P. White, F. M. Bass, J. M. Johnson, Oscar Friar and W. O. White. Mr. Traylor who was a stockman here before moving to San Antonio 25 years ago, died in San Antonio Wednesday morning at the age of 89. He was born Jan. 16, 1856. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Lula B. Traylor; two daughters, Mrs. D. A. Davidson of Houston and Mrs. R. W. Russell of Bay City; five sons R. K. Traylor, Jr., of Houston, Alton, Edward and Kenneth Traylor of Louisiana; Allan Traylor of Dalhart; one brother, W. L. Traylor of Port Lavaca.
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Residence: Box 69, Edna, Jackson County, Texas Enlisted R. A. Ft. Sam Houston, Texas on June 3, 1918 Organizations served in, with dates
of assignments and transfers Grades, with date of appointment: Served overseas July 22, 1918 to death March 11, 1919 Person notified of death: Mrs.
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Another member of a pioneer Jackson County family has answered the last roll call and many hearts are sad. Mrs. Charlie Emma Traylor, relic of the late Mr. Josiah Claiborne Traylor, passed away at her home in this city Thursday of last week, March 10th, 1932. She had suffered from heart trouble for several years and this malady caused death to come suddenly, while she was enjoying the family circle some hours before her regular time for retiring for the night. Death apparently came without pain. While the suddenness of death was a shock to her loved ones and friends, there was consolation in knowing that she was spared the suffering that is the lot of many. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock, Rev. C. H. Spence conducting the service at the home. The remains were laid to rest in the Edna Cemetery beside those of Mr. Traylor, who preceded her to the grave several years. The floral offering was beautiful and profuse. Mrs. Traylor's maiden name was Charlie Emma Keizer, a member of a pioneer and prominent Jackson County family. She was born in this county September 17th, 1859, and spent her entire life here. September 6th, 1875, she was united in marriage to Mr. Josiah Claiborne Traylor, also a member of a prominent and pioneer Jackson County family. He was also a native of this county and lived his life here. Mrs. Traylor was identified with man of the civic improvements of the town in its early history, and she was a member of the Presbyterian church for many years. She possessed a cheerful and friendly disposition, and was loved and admired by all who knew her. She was a devoted mother, and in the family circle where her real worth was known, she was an inspiration and object of true devotion. She was the mother of twelve children, six boys and six daughters. She is survived by four sons and four daughters, namely, Messrs. Eugene Traylor of San Angelo; Champ Traylor of Los Angeles, Calif., Joe Bailey Traylor of San Antonio, and Bill Traylor of Refugio; and Mesdames A. C. Egg, S. W. Rogers and H. B. McDowell and Miss Beulah Traylor, all of Edna; and also one sister, Miss Ella Keizer of San Antonio, is left to mourn her passing. The Herald joins the other friends of the family in extending sympathy.
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Residence: Ganado, Jackson County, Texas Enlisted in R. A. at Harlingen, Texas September 27, 1915 Organizations served in, with dates
of assignments and transfers: Grades: Private; Musician Third Class Person notified of death: Bettie
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