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DICTATIONS (Grayson County.) 1887. Denison TX Taken from Capt. S.S. Fears Capt. Fears was born Jan'y 4, 1839, in Henry Co.,
Ga., his parents were old residents of this country. And his ancestors on both
sides were Southerners for generations. Was born on a farm and raised there
also, attending the schools in the district and working on the farm at the same
time. After leaving the common schools went to Griffin, Ga., and attended
school there some time. And then went to Bethany College, remaining there 3
years and graduated in all branches with the exception of Greek. After graduating taught school a few months in
private family and studying law at the same time. Was admitted to the practice
in 1858, locating at Jonesboro, Ga. And remained there in the practice until he
joined the army 10th Georgia Regiment. And remained with same regiment until
Battle of Gettysburg. And was discharged as he was laid up with rheumatism. And
started a company and was made Captain of it. After the war went to Atlanta and
remained there in the active practice of his profession until 1872, then came
to Sherman, Texas. And remained there until 1883 in the practice of his
profession. While in Sherman was Mayor of the city 5 years. Was married in 1866 to Miss Tidball whose father was
a prominent lawyer. Has a family of 3 girls and 3 boys. Wife died 2 days after
coming to Denison.
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