 West Hill Cemetery Sherman, Texas  G.C. Dugan 7 October 1812 - 5 January 1881 The f Mrs. H.J. Dugan Dead One of Sherman's Pioneers Passed Aawy This Morning Harriet J. Dugan, a pioneer citizen of Sherman and widow of the late George C. Dugan, died at the family residence No. 491 North Travis street, at 10:40 o'clock this morning after only a few days illness with an attack of the grip. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock and interment will be in West Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Dugan was born near Shelbyville, Kentucky in 1837. She came to Texas with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William P. Wall, who located in Bonham in 1844. Five years later the family had moved to Missouri and on January 7, 1844 she was united in marriage to George C. Dugan. Shortly thereafter they came to Texas, and Mrs. Dugan has been a resident of the country ever since. Her husband died January 5, 1881 and his body was laid to rest in West Hill. It will be by his side that his wife will be buried. The following sons and daughters survive: Alderman Dan Dugan, Sherman; Mrs. G.A. Shannon, Sherman; Mrs. L. De Vere, Hamburg, Arizona; Mr. Mollie J. Humphreys, Ft. Worth, Texas. Mrs. Dugan was a member of the Southern Methodist Church and a splendid woman. The family have the sympathy of all in their bereavement. Only last Saturday her sister, Mrs. Ann Elizabeth Miller, who lived just south of the city died from an attack of the grip. The Democrat has been furnished the following account of Mrs. Miller by a friend of the family.  Kate Clyde Dugan 8 May 1855 - 16 September 1877 d/o G.C. & H.J. Dugan Dan D. Dugan, Well Known Citizen, Dead Dan Dudley Dugan, 69 years old, died at his home in Shannon Heights, North Sherman Wednesday afternoon at 4:40 o'clock, following an illness of several weeks. Funeral services will be held at Travis Street Methodist church Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. C.A. Spragins, pastor, and burial will be in West Hill cemetery. Dan Dugan, as he was known and loved by the people of Sherman, was a native of Grayson county, His father, the late George C. Dugan, and his mother, the late Mrs. Harriet J. Dugan were early settlers of the county, and Mr. Dugan was born on the old Dugan plantation near Bells. He came to Sherman with his parents when sixteen years of age, and after finishing the schools of this city, went to Lexington, Ky., where he spent four years, graduating with the A.B. degree. Returning home, he entered upon business and farming pursuits, and was successfull in his undertakings. Early in life, he joined the Southern Methodist church, and has been a faithful and consistent member. He took a pride in his city, and was progressive and had a part in all of the enterprises that redounded to the good of Sherman. He served Sherman as an alderman for many years, and was chairman of the of the sewerage committee, and Sherman's splendid sewerage system was put in under his guidance. He was a bachelor, never having married, but he took a great interest in his nieces and nephews, and was beloved by them only as a wise counselor and kinsman can be loved by those with whom he advised and helped. All Sherman mourns his death, for he was a man of integrity, of pleasing personality, always ready to do his part, and alway ready to help those who needed help. He is survived by three sisters, as follows: Mrs. L. DeVere Hamburge of Tuscon, Arizona, Mrs. H. Clay Humphreys of Los Angeles, California, and Mrs. G.A. Shannon of Sherman. He also has a number of nieces and nephews, being an uncle of Haynes Dugan, former city clerk of Sherman, and George Dugan of Bells.  West Hill Cemetery Susan Hawkins © 2024 If you find any of Grayson County TXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |