 West Hill Cemetery Sherman, Texas
Eva Woollacott filed August 15, 1917 in California for a widow's pension for her husband's service in the Indian War.
William W. Woollacott H1 U.S. Mounted Riflemen Enlisted 1856; discharged 1861 1900 Sherman, Grayson Co., Texas William Woollacott Occupation: cigar maker Came to U.S. in 1851 Status: "PA" (first papers filed for citizenship) Wife - Eva, born November 1859, age 49 years, born, Missouri, has had 1 child Married: 15 years One child - Gladys, daughter, February 1887, age 13 years, born Kansas The Sunday Gazetteer Sunday, February 4, 1912 pg. 4 DEATH OF A DENISON PIONEER The Sherman Democrat of last Tuesday brought the sad news of the death in that city Monday evening of Mr. W.W. Woollacott. Deceased had been confined to his bed for about a year. He was one of the first to cast his lot in Denison, coming here in 1873, and engaging in the manufacture of cigars. A year or two later Mr. F.G. Prosas became associated with him in the business which was continued by them jointly a number of years. T hey experimented in the growing of tobacco down on Red River one year, but had trouble in curing it and the project was abandoned. Mr. Woollacott moved to Sherman about 12 years ago, where he worked at his trade of cigar making until he was forced to retire on account of ill health. The wife and one daughter survive; the latter, Mrs. F.H. Wright, resides in California. The funeral took place from the Episcopal Church, Sherman, Wednesday morning. Deceased was 75 years of age. Mr. Woollacott was an occasional visitor to Denison after his removal to Sherman, and al ways received a hearty welcome from his old friends. He was a good man, and all who knew him will join with the writer in extending sympathy to the bereaved wife and daughter. West Hill Cemetery Elaine Nall Bay ©2022 If you find any of Grayson County TXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |
