 West Hill Cemetery Sherman, Texas
 Ernest B. Brown 1886 - 1947  The Whitewright Sun Friday, June 11, 1915 pg. 1 MAJOR E. F. BROWN DEAD Sherman, Texas, June 3 - Major E.F. Brown, a brother of the late Chief Justice Thomas J. Brown of the Texas Supreme Court, died at his home in this city at 1 o'clock this morning, just a week after the death of his distinguished brother. Major Brown was an eminent lawyer and had a brilliant war record on the Southern side in the war between the States and was prominent in the Baptist Church in Texas. He had lived in McKinney and Sherman more than fifty years. Major Brown became ill two weeks ago, the arteries leading to the heart hardening. When his brother died, he was not able to attend the burial, going only to the house. After returning home, he grew worse and the end came this morning. Sherman Daily Democrat Thursday, June 3, 1915 pg.4 MAJOR E.F. BROWN DEAD One of Sherman's Leading Citizens Passes Away This Morning Major E.F. Brown, one of Sherman's best known and most highly esteemed citizens, died at his home, No. 802 South Montgomery street, about 1 o'clock this morning after an illness of 2 weeks, caused by the hardening of the arteries that lead to the heart. The death of Major Brown was received with much regret throughout the city, for he was popular with the entire citizenship and very few people knew that he was seriously ill. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Icy P. Brown; and one daughter and three sons, as follows: Mrs. T.A. Williams of Dallas; Sims Brown of San Angelo; Ernest Brown of Madill, Oklahoma; and William Brown of Waco. Funeral services will be held at the residence at 10 o'clock Friday morning, conducted by Rev. Forrest Smith of the First Baptist church and interment will be in West Hill Cemetery. Major Brown, who was a brother to the late Chief Justice Thomas J. Brown, lived just a week following the death of his distinguished brother, He was ill at the time Chief Justice Brown and was able to go only to the residence when his brother was buried. He was a native Texan and was born in Independence, Washington County, February 14, 1847, and was therefore a few months past 68 years of age when the end came. He received a liberal common school education and studied law in McKinney under Throckmorton and Brown, the firm then being composed of the late Governor James W. Throckmorton and the late Chief Justice Thomas J. Brown. Major Brown was admitted to the bar in March 1869 and soon thereafter the firm of Throckmorton, Brown & Bro. was announced and this firm continued in partnership until 1889 when Thomas J. Brown removed from McKinney to Sherman and withdrew from the firm. The law firm of Throckmorton & Brown composed of Governor Throckmorton & Major Brown continued until a short while before Major Brown left McKinney and came to Sherman, which was in 1886. After removing to Sherman, Major Brown was a member of the firm of Woods and Brown and also of the firm of Brown & Webb. Most of the time, however, he practiced his profession in Sherman alone. Major Brown was a deeply religious man, and for many years was a prominent member of the Baptist church, taking a conspicuous part in Sunday school work. He had also delivered many addresses on religious topics. At Rowlett Creek church, west of Allen in Collin county, he used to go annually to deliver an address. At these meetings thousands of people would gather. It is one of the oldest burying grounds in North Texas and one of the oldest Baptist churches. People would congregate from many points who had relatives buried there, and Major Brown would talk to them. There would also be a musical program and dinner on the ground, and after noon the burying ground would be put in order and flowers placed on the graves of the dead. As long as he was physically able to make the trip and speak he went to Rowlett, and it was a source of much regret that he had to give this annual trip up. He also took an active part in the prohibition campaigns, especially in the early days, and made many strong speeches for this grand cause. He served on the Southern side in the war between the states, and his title was given to him while in service. He ranked high as a lawyer also, and as long as he was able to actively engage in the profession he enjoyed a large and lucrative practice. He was generous to a fault. If such a thing could be possible, and never withheld his means from those in need. He was kind hearted and loved little children, and it was this attribute that made him successful in Sunday school work. For a number of years at McKinney he had the largest class of children at Sunday School in the city, and at his own expense built a Sunday school room for them. He met the obligations of life in a manly, open way, and reached the pinnacle of good citizenship. Those who are bereft by his death have the sympathy of all in their bereavement. The following are the pall bearers for the funeral tomorrow: Marion Shaw, J.M. Pennington, T.C. Morrison, Charles Savage, Judge G.P. Webb and Charles Crenshaw, active; J.P. Loving, Sr., M.H. Andrews, A.C. Brackett, J.B. Shaw, J.H. Stephens, and Judge H.O. Head. West Hill Cemetery Elaine Nall Bay ©2017 If you find any of Grayson County TXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |
