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Funeral services for Mrs. Annie Dunbar, wife of Mr. John Dunbar were held at the Episcopal Church in Matagorda at 3:30 p. m., Wednesday afternoon with Rev. Paul Engle in charge of service. Mrs. Dunbar was one of Matagorda’a sweetest and oldest mothers and will be missed by a large family and a host of friends. She was born on February 22, 1854 on old Matagorda Peninsula and would have been 85 years next month. Mrs. Dunbar with her husband has made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Walter Calhoun. She was a wonderful Christian woman and although has been in bad health for some time was always interested in all about her. Besides her husband, Mr. John Dunbar, she leaves two daughters, Mrs. Walter Calhoun of Matagorda, and Mrs. A. B. Lorino of Brownsville and a son, Edgar Dunbar of Bay City, a sister, Mrs. Mary Duke of Matagorda, thirteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren. The pall-bearers were her six grandsons, Clarence and Walker Calhoun of Corpus Christi, Bernard Lorino and Finley Robidoux, of Houston and Edgar Dunbar Jr. and Kenneth Dunbar of Bay City. A. A. Duffy had charge of the funeral.
Matagorda County Tribune,
January 11, 1940 |
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This community was shocked on the receipt of the news that Elijah Dunbar had died quite suddenly and unexpectedly at Matagorda on Wednesday the 4th instant. Deceased was a member of the firm of Serrill & Dunbar, Bay City, and an old resident of the county if not a native. He was taken with pneumonia only a few days before his death and the end came suddenly and unexpectedly to most of his friends, as only a few days before he had been here in his usual health. His family reside in Matagorda and only a few weeks ago a boy was taken out of the same flock by the grim reaper of death. Deceased was about 36 years old and leaves a wife and six children to mourn the loss of a husband and father. The Breeze joins a large circle of friends in extending to the bereaved ones our sincerest sympathies in this their sad bereavement.
Bay City Breeze,
December 12, 1895 |
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Funeral services for Ernest Zuch Dunbar, 18, were held Tuesday at the Matagorda Methodist Church with the Rev. Ed Mitchell officiating. Burial was in the Matagorda Cemetery with Matchett-Newman Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Survivors include his father, Boyd Dunbar; two sisters, Mrs. Francis Roby of San Juan, Texas, and Miss Mary Catherine Dunbar of Matagorda. Mrs. H. M. Gottschalk of Matagorda wrote this article about the boy: “Our hearts go out in deepest sympathy to the father and sisters of little Zuch Dunbar, who was drowned Sunday off the tugboat “Cindy.” As they were pouring gas into the engine of the speedboat to come ashore, some of it spilled on the hot engine, causing an explosion and either throwing Zuch overboard or causing him to jump to escape the flames. He came up once but seemed to be blinded as he paddled around for a moment, then went down. The other boys did all in their power to save him, but it was too late. This is the third tragedy to happen to this fine family in the past few years. First, the wife and mother passed away just as her oldest son went overseas in the last war. Then, Boyd Jr., or better known to the ones who loved him as “Boozer,” was killed in action on D-Day. Now, little Zuch, who was loved by everyone who knew him…The entire town of Matagorda is shocked and grieved over his sudden and tragic death.” Matagorda County Tribune, April 22, 1948
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Matagorda, Texas, April 19.—Ray Dunbar, 44 years old, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Dunbar of this place, who has been at San Antonio for the past five years for mental treatment, died there Friday and was interred at the Matagorda Cemetery Monday, the remains being conveyed to the cemetery from the depot upon arrival of the 11:40 train. Rev. T. S. Williford read the funeral services at the grave. Although the parents and other near relatives are sad, they feel that it is better so, as the tired body is now released from all suffering. To manifest their sympathy for the bereft ones their friends here contributed flowers.
Daily Tribune,
April 19, 1916 Died 15 Apr 1916 |
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Died--In this city, on Friday the 9th instant, Thomas Duncan, eldest son of Capt. John Duncan, in the 24th year of his age. In expressing our deep regret at this afflictive dispensation of Divine Providence, we only give utterance to the sentiments and feelings of this whole community. The deceased has been a citizen of this State for the past ten or twelve years, having removed hither from Mobile (Ala.) his place of nativity. By his honorable and truthful character, he had secured the love and esteem of all who knew him. His death, cutting him off as it has, in the dawn of manhood, has produced a deep sensation in the wide circle of his friends and acquaintances. His disease, which was a subacute inflammation of the liver, was three weeks in running its course, but did not threaten a fatal termination until within the last week, and even strong hopes of his recovery were entertained by his friends until within the last four days.; Having, at his desire, on the night previous to his decease, received holy baptism at the hands of the Episcopal clergyman, Rev. H. N. Pierce, he expired about 9 o'clock on Friday night, trusting in God, and in charity with the world. May God heal the wound thus made, and soothe the sorrows of the bereaved and mourning family. The funeral, to which the public are invited, will take place this evening (Saturday, 10th) at 5 o'clock, from the Episcopal church. As Mr. Duncan was a member of the Masonic Lodge, he will be buried with Masonic ceremonies as well as those of the Episcopal church. Colorado Tribune, July 12, 1852
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Ruby Wells, daughter of Mrs. Ida Wells, of near Collegeport, was killed accidentally Thursday night when she was carrying a shotgun from the car to the house. Justice of the Peace, G. R. Halliday and Constable Zeke Noble, were called to the scene where an inquest was held and the verdict of accidental death was rendered. Funeral services were held in Matagorda, Friday afternoon from the Methodist Church with the Duffy Funeral Home in charge.
Palacios Beacon,
December 28, 1939 |
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