Submitted by:
Robert L. Haddock
Surnames: SHOTWELL, MARTIN,
DIAMOND, PURGESON, SMITH
MARLIN DEMOCRAT
Marlin, Falls Co., Texas
Monday, September 29, 1919
DEATH CLAIMS CEGO MAN
R. L. SHOTWELL HAD LIVED
IN FALLS COUNTY
OVER THIRTY
YEARS.
The death of R. L. (Lee) Shotwell, aged 54
years, occurred at his in the Cego community about seven o'clock this morning,
following an extended illness.
Deceased came to Texas 34 years ago,
locating in Falls county and had since resided in the Mooreville and Cego
sections where he was engaged in farming. He enjoyed a wide acquaintance and was
held in high esteem by his many friends, being a member of the Baptist church
and the Odd Fellows lodge.
Surviving deceased are his wife, two
married daughters, Mrs. Dr. J. E. Martin of Cego and Mrs. Clarence Diamond of
Marlin, who was called several days ago by her father's illness; also several
children who live at home, and two brothers, W. P. Shotwell of Cego and Jesse
Shotwell of Houston; also a half-sister, Mrs. S. A. Purgeson of Mooreville, and
a half-brother, F. K. Smith of Rogers.