  John Smith Elkins 26 October 1846 - 22 February 1925 Dallas Morning News
J.S. Elkins Dies Sherman, Texas, Feb 24- The funeral of J.S. Elkins, who died at his home, five miles northwest of Sherman was held at Pecan Grove Church Tuesday afternoon, the Rev. Mr. Vale of Southmayde officiating, assisted by the Rev. O. T. Cooper of Paris and the Rev. R.G. Mood of McKinney, both of whom have been located in Sherman and are close friends of the family. Interment was in Friendship Cemetery. Mr. Elkins was one of the old pioneers of the county, having located on the farm now occupied by the family on Jan 6, 1846. At the time of his death he was the only surviving member of teh Pecan Grove Church who helped to erect the present building.  Friendship Cemetery Susan Hawkins © 2024 If you find any of Grayson County TXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |