John Kookenboo
By Carol Key
Historic Matagorda County, Volume II, 102-103

John Kookenboo (1810-1856) came to America with his son Henry in 1854 from Werxhausen, Hanover, Germany. He embarked on the German ship NEPTUNE for Galveston. From Galveston, he continued aboard the schooner AUSTIN to Matagorda County.

Captain Henry Kookenboo (Kuchenboo-later Cookenboo) (1836-1908) married Catherine Bauers (Bowers) (1841-1902) in 1858. He followed the life of a sea captain until his death. It was said of Captain Cookenboo that he was almost infallible in his weather predictions. One of his first schooners was the Eman. He also owned the beautiful Seagull. Although Captain Cookenboo's chief business was the carrying of both freight and passengers on his schooners, the records in the county clerk's office show that he acquired a large ranch and also owned a lumber yard.

Captain Cookenboo ran the blockade for several years during the Civil War. He was captured and the Eman was sunk. Most fortunately, he had much experience sailing the Gulf; then, when a storm blew up, he was able to save the ship of his Yankee captors.

When they reached New Orleans, the other prisoners were thrown into prison. Captain Cookenboo, in appreciation for his service, was paroled and allowed the freedom of the city.

He was interested in the development of Bay City and was a supporter and trustee of the Methodist Church of the Matagorda Circuit. He was also an honored member of the IOOF Lodge.

When his wife died, the family home was closed with everything left intact. Captain Cookenboo moved into the home of his daughter, Mrs. George Sargent, where he remained until his death in 1902.

Henry and Catherine Cookenboo's son Charles Henry (June 4, 1859-November 25, 1927), on January 3, 1887, married Harriet Virginia Raymond (March 16, 1865-August 21, 1910). Charles was the only son who followed in his father's footsteps as a seaman. He was sailing master of the Seagull, which sailed between Indianola and Matagorda, the two leading shipping points of the Texas coast. He was also a lumber merchant later in Van Vleck, Texas. Charles and Jennie had three children: John Raymond (September 12, 1887-1962) who married Winnie Baker; Katheryn (February 8, 1890-1983) who married Edgar Davidson; and Carroll Charles (February 26, 1894-October 11, 1975) who married Elizabeth Rhodes.

Henry and Catherine's other children were: Henry Albert (June 5, 1861-June 8, 1861); Mary Ann (July 15, 1862-June 24, 1864); John Burkhalter (April 6, 1865-)

who married Daisy McMahon on June 4, 1890, was in the fish and oyster business and had: Eugene, Daisy, and Leslie; Nettie Catherine (December 1, 1867-May 13, 1950) who married George T. Sargent, a rancher, on March 18, 1890, and had Vivian and Josephine; Henry Eugene (1872-1921) who married Mary Rebecca Pledger, owned a dry goods store in Wharton, later moved to Houston where he worked for the Texas

Company, and had John B., Elwood, and Henry; Lillian (December 10, 1873-March 10, 1955) who married Arthur C. Stewart who owned a dry goods store in Matagorda and had one child, Warner; Daisy Elizabeth (February 11, 1876-September 22, 1892); Adelaide Fisher (May 8, 1879-May 5, 1919) who married Walter S. Stewart who was in the dry goods business with his brother Arthur; Walter S. (December 8, 1881-January 29, 1933). All were buried in the Matagorda Cemetery.

Carrol Charles Cookenboo, the son of Charles Henry and Harriett Cookenboo, married Elizabeth Alma Rhodes (September 9, 1900-March 24, 1984) on September 23, 1920. Their children were: Billye Katherine, born on September 8, 1921, who married Neal Barton Heaps and had one daughter, Harriett Virginia, who married Eric Lane Westerman; Marie Elizabeth, born on November 3, 1923, who married Berry Glenn Price and had two children, Thomas Charles and Nancy Carol; Carol Louise, born on August 31, 1925, who married William Earl Key and had three children: Kathryn Ann, Janet Elizabeth, and William Robert; and Virginia Ann, born on August 17, 1930, who married Lloyd Carman Doud and had three children: Eric Lloyd, Juliet Ann, and Brian William.
 

Capt. Henry Cookenboo Dead
Death Occurred at 12:30 Today and Interment Will Be Made Tomorrow Afternoon

From Thursday’s Daily
 

Capt. Henry Cookenboo, one of the county’s oldest and most highly esteemed citizens, died today at 12:30 o’clock, at his home at Matagorda. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon, with interment in the Matagorda cemetery.

Deceased was about 65 years of age, and had been since his youth a resident of Matagorda. He had been confined to his room for several months by an illness that was recognized several days ago as his last, and when dissolution came he was surrounded by his children and other relatives. He is survived by four sons and three daughters, as follows: J. B. Cookenboo of Bay City, Henry of Wharton, Charles of Van Vleck and Walter of Orange; Mrs. W. S. Stewart, Mrs. A. S. Stewart and Mrs. George Sargent, all of Matagorda.

Capt. Cookenboo was perhaps, one of the most universally beloved men in all the county, and his going away will cause widespread mourning. He was so long a citizen of the county, and closely identified with its affairs for so many years that we leave to one more intimately acquainted with his career the duty of preparing a biographical sketch for publication.

Matagorda County Tribune, September, 1909
 

Capt. Henry Cookenboo

Matagorda, Tex., Sept. 11.—“Captain Henry Cookenboo is dead,” were the words uttered yesterday afternoon that caused the mantle of sorrow to settle over the town of Matagorda and all nature itself seemed to weep with the bereft ones, as the sky was overcast with heavy clouds and drops of rain were slowly falling.

The death angel has never called one from Matagorda more universally loved than he, or a grander, nobler Christian gentleman, nor yet one who will be more greatly missed by everyone.

Our old town can never be quite the same without Capt. Cookenboo, and even now we can see his ever cheerful smile and hear his gentle voice when he met his friends and gave them the kindly morning greeting. If one was happy, he rejoiced with him; or if in sorrow he always had a kind word of sympathy, which has cheered many a sad heart and brightened for them many a gloomy day.

His death bed scene was most pathetic, for when he found that he was “going home” he called his children and gave them each the handclasp of farewell and tears were flowing from every eye as his loved ones gathered around him. It is only too true that “Things we prize are first to vanish, hearts we love, to pass away.”

Captain Cookenboo was born in Werxhausen, Hanover county, Germany, Sept. 15, 1836, and in 1854 he embarked on the Neptune, full rigged German ship, for this country. His first landing place was Galveston, but he continued his journey on the schooner Austin until he reached Matagorda, and four years after coming here (1855) he was united in marriage to Miss Catherine Bauer, and this has been their home since that time. Ten children came to bless the happy home of this devoted couple, of which three have long gone to their heavenly home.

Mr. Cookenboo followed the life of a sailor until the storm of 1886. He narrowly escaped drowning at that time, when he retired from the waters and became a lumber merchant, which calling he followed up to his death. He was always a strong, robust man until the death of his wife, which occurred over six years ago, when for a time it seemed that he too would almost sink under his burden of grief.

The family home was closed the day Mrs. Cookenboo was borne from it, the dear old home whose walls have many times echoed the happy laughter of childhood, and were gay youths and fair maidens were wont to gather and sing happy songs of love and life this hallowed spot where their children grew up around them in happiness and love, now remains silent and desolate, just as the torn and bleeding hearts of his children are today over the wrench of parting. The silent sympathy of their friends is with them during this season of sorrow.

To the old home Captain Cookenboo, accompanied by his children, has often gone at eventide and with silent tread, passed through the rooms, sighing over the happy past and longing for this day of all others—the day that he should cross over the mystic river on the bark whose white sails never return to where his departed loved ones were standing on the other shore waiting and watching for him, to welcome him to that land of eternity where no sorrow, pain or sickness dwells and where there is no parting.

Besides his children, he leaves 13 grand children, all being present at his burial.

Capt. Cookenboo would have celebrated his 72^nd birthday next Tuesday, had he lived, and all the vessels in the port displayed flags at half mast in honor of his memory.

Although he always showed a cheerful countenance and a lovely Christian disposition, his health from that time began to decline and while in camp this summer on the Gulf with his children, he became very ill and has gradually wasted away, becoming weaker and weaker until the final end came yesterday.

Captain Cookenboo was an honored member of the I. O. O. F. lodge and also a consistent member of the Methodist church, and by his own request was buried by Rev. John Sloan of Bay City from the residence of Mrs. Geo. T. Sargent, with whom he had lived ever since his wife’s death.

The Independent Order of Oddfellows, among whom were quite a number of Bay City members, led the long procession to the cemetery where he was laid to rest beside the body of his wife, in a bed of evergreen while a beautiful sacred song was rendered and a prayer of commendation offered by the minister officiating.

The grave was covered with pretty floral offerings brought by loving hands.

It is well to say, “Well done, thou good and faithful servant; enter thou into the joys of thy Lord.”

Matagorda County Tribune, September, 1908

Funeral of Capt. Cookenboo

From Saturday’s Daily

Hon. Wm. E. Austin and the numerous party, heretofore mentioned who went to Matagorda to attend the funeral of the late Capt. Henry Cookenboo, returned yesterday evening. The funeral was conducted by the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, of which order deceased had been an honored and beloved member for many years, he being the oldest surviving member of the Matagorda lodge previous to his death. Matagorda honored the splendid character whose passing has cast a shadow of sorrow over the whole town by turning out en masse to his funeral, and the people manifested by their presence and demeanor the universal love and esteem they held for him. Rev. Jno. Sloan conducted the burial service.

Matagorda County Tribune, September, 1908                                     Marker photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
 

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Daisy McMahan Cookenboo
September 8, 1871 - August 25, 1937

Both buried Forest Park Cemetery, Houston, Texas

Photo courtesy of Find A Grave Volunteer Joey #47700750

John B. Cookenboo
 

One of the largest funeral processions that ever wended its way to Cedarvale Cemetery was that which sadly followed the remains of our fellow-townsman and friend, Mr. John B. Cookenboo, yesterday. People from all walks of life came to pay their last sad respects and numbers came from nearby towns. It was an open evidence of the love and esteem of his fellowmen, neighbors and friends.

John B. Cookenboo, aged forty-eight years, four months and twenty-four days died suddenly at Wharton Saturday at 12:30 p. m., while in the discharge of his duties of the firm he represented and was buried here yesterday at 4:00 o’clock, the Rev. J. F. Carter, of the Methodist Church, officiating.

The remains were met at the Santa Fe southbound and conveyed to the residence, corner of Avenue I and Second Street, accompanied by the family and members of the W. O. W. under the auspices of which the funeral was arranged and held. After the arrival and until the funeral large numbers of friends visited the home to give sympathy and kind ministrations to the heart-broken wife and children and to accompany them to the last resting place.

Decedent was born in Matagorda and was raised in this county. Being of a quite, lovable disposition, honest and upright, he made during his life with us countless numbers of friends. At a young age he was married to Miss Daisy McMahan, of Navasota and to them were born three children, Eugene, Leslie and Daisy. The wife and children survive him.

Mr. Cookenboo was a member of the Methodist Church and the W. O. W. Lodge.

Just Friday Mr. Cookenboo was on the streets of Bay City apparently in the very best of health. Saturday he was dead. Life’s uncertainty is again exemplified, this time taking from our midst one we loved and respected and whose friendship we cherished.

Matagorda County Tribune, September 5, 1913

Daisy Cookenboo
Mother of School Principal Expires

Funeral services for Mrs. J. B. Cookenboo, 65, of 3003 Blodgett, were held Thursday at St. Paul's Methodist Church. She died at her home at 3:30 p. m. Wednesday. She was the mother of Miss Daisy Cookenboo, principal of Ben Milam School.

She had lived in Houston 18 years.

Rev. Stephen McKenney officiated. Burial was in Forest Park Cemetery under the direction of George H. Lewis & Co. Active pallbearers were her nephews. Honorary pallbearers were teachers of Ben Milam School.

Beside her daughter, she is survived by one son, Leslie Cookenboo of Houston, two sisters, two brothers and four grandchildren.

Houston Chronicle, August 26, 1937
 

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Nettie Catherine Cookenboo Sargent
December 1, 1867 - May 13, 1950

George T. Sargent
June 15, 1867 - March 18, 1938

Funeral Services Held Sunday For Mrs. Nettie Sargent

Funeral services were held Sunday from Christ’s Church in Matagorda for Mrs. Nettie Catherine Sargent, 82 years, 5 months and 12 days. Burial was in Matagorda Cemetery.

Mrs. Sargent died in her sleep early Saturday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jo Smith, near Sargent, Texas.

She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Jo Smith of Sargent and Mrs. Vivian Darst of Richmond; one sister, Mrs. Lillian Stewart of Bay City.

Pallbearers were Messrs. Raymond Cookenboo, George Stewart, Arthur Stewart, Walcott Rugeley, Carroll Cookenboo, and Guy Smith.

Rev. Aubrey Maxted of the St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Bay City and Christ’s Church in Matagorda, officiated. Funeral services were under the direction of Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.

Daily Tribune, May 15, 1950
 

Photos courtesy of Faye Cunningham

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Mary Rebecca Pledger Cookenboo
July 5, 1872 - April 5, 1946

Buried Wharton Cemetery

Mary R. Cookenboo

Mrs. Mary R. Cookenboo, 74, of 1802 Sul Ross, died at 5:35 p. m. Friday in a local hospital. She had lived in Houston 25 years and was a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors are three sons, Dr. Henry D. Cookenboo of Tyler, Edward and John B. Cookenboo, both of Houston; a brother, Asa Pledger of Salida, Colo.; three grandchildren, Henry P. Cookenboo of Tyler, Norma Jean Cookenboo and Clifton Lockett Cookenboo, both of Houston. Funeral services at 10 a. m. Sunday in the drawing room of the Wm. G. Vollus & Co. The body sent to Wharton for burial there. Wm. G. Vollus & Co.

Houston Chronicle, April 6, 1946
 

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Arthur Cheesman Stewart
August 4, 1873 - October 12, 1921

Funeral Services For Mrs. Lillian C. Stewart Held Here Friday

Funeral services for Mrs. Lillian C. Stewart, 81, were held Friday at the Christ Episcopal Church in Matagorda with the Rev. A. C. Maxed officiating.

Burial was in the Matagorda Cemetery with Taylor Brothers in charge.

She is survived by one son, Warner, of Austin and one grandson, Lieutenant William Hart Stewart of Norfolk, Va.

Daily Tribune, March 17, 1955
 

Arthur Cheesman Stewart Dies Suddenly
Prominent Matagorda Citizen Expires While at Church

Mr. A. C. Stewart, one of the county’s most substantial citizens, died suddenly last night while at church. He has been a sufferer from heart troubles for several years, but when seen in Bay City a few days ago was apparently enjoying good health. His sudden death, therefore, was a great shock to his many friends here.

Mr. Stewart was a very prominent merchant and ranchman and had been in business with his brother, W. S. Stewart, of Matagorda, practically all of his business life. He was reared in Matagorda and was looked upon as a model man in every sense of the word.

Quite a number of Bay City people will attend the funeral of Mr. Stewart and of Mr. Bruce, whose death was reported yesterday.

Daily Tribune?, October 13, 1921

Obituary of A. C. Stewart

Matagorda, Texas, Oct. 21.—When the concluding services of the Episcopal Convocation, then in session here, was held Wednesday evening, October 12, at Christ Church, little did the congregation realize that death was stalking through the aisles seeking his prey.

The chants by the ministers, the prayers, the beautiful sermon by Dr. Phillips of Galveston, the hymn, “I Need Thee Every Hour” and the benediction at the close could not have been more in keeping had it all been planned.

When the congregation was filing out the church it was then the death angel selected his victim—our friend and beloved citizen, Arthur Stewart, and there in his second home, the church in which he was dedicated to the Lord by baptism in infancy and confirmed when a youth, the spirit was wafted away to realms unknown, leaving his native town shocked and grieved over the suddenness of it all. But, oh, what a beautiful death! To surrender his soul in the church where he had always worshipped. There was no sleep for Matagorda that night for all their friends were in sympathy with the wife, son and brothers who were crushed and bowed down with sorrow over their great and sudden bereavement and the pall of sadness caused by his going away still hovers over the community.

The semblance of what was once Arthur Stewart was tenderly borne by friends to his home that he had left only a couple of hours before and there he was prepared for his final resting place.

At 3 o’clock Thursday afternoon the casket was taken to the church where the funeral rites were conducted by Reverends Mervin Pettit of Bay City, F. A. Rhea of Gulf and Father Haywood of Houston. Never has the dead been more honored for the church was crowded to its utmost capacity and many had to stand outside.

That comforting hymn, “Abide With Me!” was softly sung and after the requiem the large processing wended its way to the cemetery.

The pall bearers were: W. E. McNabb, C. P. Williams, G. B. Culver, J. B. Hawkins, J. W. Smith and W. E. Williams. The opening into which the casket was lowered was of snow-white with delicate traceries of clinging vines and a border of evergreen.

While the grave was being filled Rev. Father Haywood rendered impressive and appropriate readings and there were no dry eyes in that sad assemblage for Matagorda fully realizes her loss and the whole town is in mourning with the bereft ones.

When all was over only a banking of floral offerings, most beautiful, were visible—another manifestation of the esteem in which the deceased was held.

Arthur Cheesman Stewart was born August 4, 1873 at the old homestead in this city, was the second son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Scott Stewart, one of Matagorda’s most highly respected families, and there he resided until the time of his passing away—Oct. 21, 1921.

He was a conscientious and devout member of the Mother Episcopal Church of Texas, the denomination of his forefathers.

He has served as vestryman for several years and always answered every call for good and right, regardless of denomination or creed, proving himself a Christian gentleman in every sense of the word. No higher tribute could be paid him than this and he is going to be missed by all who knew him. He was an active member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the different branches thereof.

He owned and managed the leading dry goods store here and also at Gulf and by his courteous treatment alike to all, was a very popular man.

He was married to Miss Lillian Cookenboo of this place Dec. 26, 1894, and of this union there is one son—Warner Watson Stewart, who besides his widow, and his brother, W. S. Stewart, survive him. May “He who doeth all things well” comfort the bereft ones in these dark hours.

Daily Tribune?, Friday, October 21, 1921

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Daisy Elizabeth Cookenboo
February 11, 1876 - September 22, 1892

Buried Matagorda Cemetery

Daisy Cookenboo Cookenboo—Daisy Elizabeth Cookenboo was born February 11, 1876; died September 22, 1892. Daisy was a bright girl, obedient and confiding daughter all her life professed religion last May, died a triumphant death. She was endowed with the brightest of talents, and was being fitted for the responsibilities of life, when she fell by the terrible stroke of death. She was blessed with Christian parents, and Christian brothers and sisters, who weep for her, now she is gone, while we are satisfied Daisy will wait for them at heaven’s gate. She was patient in suffering and faithful unto death. She made home happy and bright. Our loss is heaven’s gain. We humbly bow to Divine providence, and pray that when death overtakes us, in glory we may wake and all be ready to go. J. W. Morris, Matagorda, Texas Matagorda County Tribune, September, 1892     Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

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Addie Cookenboo Stewart
May 8, 1879 - May 5, 1919

Walter Scott Stewart
October 5, 1877 - August 5, 1936

Both buried Matagorda Cemetery
 

Addie Stewart
Obituary of Mrs. Walter Scott Stewart

Matagorda, Texas, May 9.—A pall of sadness envelopes the town of Matagorda in that the death angel has hovered over the home of W. S. Stewart and after many days claimed for its hostage his dearly beloved wife, Mrs. Addie Stewart, who peacefully passed away at 3 o’clock p. m. Monday, May 5, 1919.

Although her death had been expected for days, it was received with none the less sadness and regret by all who knew her for she was universally loved and many years will pass ere she ceases to be but a sweet memory.

She was a victim of that dread malady, influenza, last winter, from which ravages she never fully recovered and every change in the weather gave her a fresh cold until finally one of her attending physicians ordered her to bed from which she never arose again except for a few moments occasionally.

There never was a greater devotion than that of her husband and sisters in their ministering to her to sustain life and restore her to death. Everything that could possibly be was done but a merciful Father’s will was wiser than their wishes, and the end came.

Mrs. Stewart was a Matagordian native born and the youngest daughter of Captain and Mrs. Henry Cookenboo, both of whom have “gone on,” and was married to Mr. Walter Scott Stewart in December, 1899.

Of this union there are two sons—George and Arthur—who are left to comfort their father.

Other near relatives surviving are two sisters—Mesdames Geo. Sargent and A. C. Stewart, three brothers—Messrs. Chas. Cookenboo of Bay City, Henry Cookenboo of Wharton and Walter Cookenboo of Matagorda, besides a host of other relatives.

What more grand can be said of her than that she was a pure, sweet Christian woman of the Episcopal faith, loyal to her church, her loved ones and her friends.

“She has fought a good fight, she has finished her course, she has kept the faith; Henceforth that is laid up for her a crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give her.”—11 Tim., 4:7-8

A beautiful snow white casket held the remains at the family residence until 4 o’clock Tuesday afternoon where many sorrowing relatives and sympathizing friends looked upon her as she lay at rest in her last long sleep.

Matagorda County Tribune, May 16, 1919

Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

In Memory of W. S. Stewart

Walter Scott Stewart, who was born and reared in Matagorda county, one block from where he spent his married years, passed into the eternal life in the Gulf hospital Wednesday morning, Aug. 5, 1936, after a severe illness of kidney trouble, for several weeks. He had been in ill health for a long time and it was hoped he would eventually be restored to normal, but it was not to be and now he has gone “the way of all the earth.”

Mr. Stewart was a retired lumber merchant, having engaged in that business here for many years until ill health demanded his giving it up. He was a thorough gentleman of exemplary habits, a member of the Episcopal faith and at one time held the office of Noble Grand in the I. O. O. F.

In his late years of retirement he derived much pleasure from his little grandchildren, Cecile and Scott, daughter and son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur C. Stewart. Mr. Stewart was a great home lover and after his wife’s passing seventeen years ago, he devoted his time to his two sons, being both father and mother to them. Their bereavement is great and they are going to miss their father sorely. Surviving him are his two sons, George Stewart of Beeville and Arthur C. Stewart, who with his family, lived with his father, and the two grandchildren, also several nieces and nephews. He is the last of the immediate Stewart family.

A. E. Duffy funeral director, had charge and the casket was brought to the home where the body lay in state until 5 o’clock p. m., and where Rev. Paul Engle of Bay City, conducted the obsequies and concluded them at the cemetery.

A long procession of cars filled with sorrowing relatives and sympathizing friends wended is way to the Matagorda cemetery and there Walter Stewart was laid to rest by the side of his beloved wife for whom he has never ceased to mourn. The floral offerings were many and magnificent, and were placed on the four graves in the Stewart yard.

“The night is gone and with the morn the angel faces smile.
Which I have loved long since and lost a-while—“

Written by a life-long friend and close neighbor.

Matagorda County Tribune, Thursday, August 13, 1936                     

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Walter S. Cookenboo

December 8, 1881 - January 29, 1933

Buried Matagorda Cemetery
 

Walter S. Cookenboo

Walter S. Cookenboo departed this life in San Antonio Sunday morning and was interred in the family yard at the Matagorda Cemetery Monday afternoon at 3 o’clock from the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. T. Sargent. Mr. Cookenboo happened to an auto accident several months ago from which he never fully recovered, although seemingly he had become much better and his passing came as an astounding shock and surprise to everyone. He is the last son of the immediate family of Capt. and Mrs. H. E. Cookenboo who preceded him in to the grave years ago. He was born and reared in Matagorda and there are many life long friends here who sympathize and grieve with his sisters, Mrs. Geo. T. Sargent and Mrs. Arthur C. Stewart in their bereavement.

…Rev. Paul Engle conducted the funeral service at the Sargent residence and at the cemetery where magnificent florals were in evidence.

Among out of town people attending Mr. W. S. Cookenboo’s funeral here Monday afternoon were Mrs. D. R. Pearson, Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Darst of Richmond, Geo. Stewart of Beeville, Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Cookenboo of Gulf, Mrs. Vin Doubek, Mrs. S. R. Sholars, Mrs. Jane Sargent, Mrs. Jim Rugeley, Miss Jane Rugeley, Mr. Walcott Rugeley, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Cookenboo, Mr. Harry Bates of Bay City, Mr. Leslie Cookenboo, Mrs. J. N. Ryman and Miss Virginia Ryman of Houston, Rev. Paul Engle…[remainder of obituary missing]

Matagorda County Tribune, January?, 1933                                            Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
 

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