Obituary of Noah Callaway, Jr. 1904 Tioga, Grayson Co., Texas
CFA member, Robert Aycock of Raleigh, NC submitted the following obituary to CFA and it was published in the 1996 CFA Journal. This family was also featured in an article in the 1994 CFA Journal Vol. XIX, pg 48.
Mr. Aycock's ancestor is William E. Callaway (Noah William, Joshua, Edward, John, Peter Callaway). William E. Callaway married Amanda E. Floyd in Chambers Co., AL and soon moved to Texas and settled in Tioga, Grayson Co.
The two following items from the Marshall Messenger, a Marshall, Harrison Co., Texas newspaper, provide further insight into this family connection, and record a happy event that ended sadly.
Marshall Messenger, Monday, Nov. 21, 1904 - "Messers Joe, James and Noah Calloway left for Tioga this morning, to visit their Brother William. These are the oldest brothers probably in Harrison County, and their ages are as follows: Joe 78, James 73, and Noah 68 and William who lives at Tioga is 80 years of age."
On the following Sunday, Nov. 27, 1904, the Marshall Messenger published this notice: headed, "Mr. N. H. Calloway." "Mr. N. H. Calloway died at Tioga, Texas on Nov. 24, 1904 at the home of his brother Wm. E. Calloway where he had gone to spend Thanksgiving day, accompanied by his brothers, J. H. and J. M. Calloway. About ten hours after the arrival of the brothers Noah became ill and soon passed away. The remains were brought to Marshall and conveyed to the family burying grounds near Woodlawn, where they were laid to rest Friday.
N. H. Calloway was born in Chambers County, Ala., March 18, 1836 and moved to Texas in 1852, and lived here until his death. He had eight children by his first wife, six of whom with his second wife survive him.
Mr. Calloway has been a faithful member of the Baptist Church for over forty years. He was a Confederate soldier for four years, and one of Gen. Walker's favorite couriers, never failing to carry any message along the lines while the battle was raging.
He was one of Harrison county's best, oldest and most highly respected citizens, and well liked by all who knew him, and his death is universally regretted by everyone.
To the bereaved wife, children and relatives, the Messenger would offer its deepest sympathy in this sad Hour."
Mr. Aycock's ancestor is William E. Callaway (Noah William, Joshua, Edward, John, Peter Callaway). William E. Callaway married Amanda E. Floyd in Chambers Co., AL and soon moved to Texas and settled in Tioga, Grayson Co.
The two following items from the Marshall Messenger, a Marshall, Harrison Co., Texas newspaper, provide further insight into this family connection, and record a happy event that ended sadly.
Marshall Messenger, Monday, Nov. 21, 1904 - "Messers Joe, James and Noah Calloway left for Tioga this morning, to visit their Brother William. These are the oldest brothers probably in Harrison County, and their ages are as follows: Joe 78, James 73, and Noah 68 and William who lives at Tioga is 80 years of age."
On the following Sunday, Nov. 27, 1904, the Marshall Messenger published this notice: headed, "Mr. N. H. Calloway." "Mr. N. H. Calloway died at Tioga, Texas on Nov. 24, 1904 at the home of his brother Wm. E. Calloway where he had gone to spend Thanksgiving day, accompanied by his brothers, J. H. and J. M. Calloway. About ten hours after the arrival of the brothers Noah became ill and soon passed away. The remains were brought to Marshall and conveyed to the family burying grounds near Woodlawn, where they were laid to rest Friday.
N. H. Calloway was born in Chambers County, Ala., March 18, 1836 and moved to Texas in 1852, and lived here until his death. He had eight children by his first wife, six of whom with his second wife survive him.
Mr. Calloway has been a faithful member of the Baptist Church for over forty years. He was a Confederate soldier for four years, and one of Gen. Walker's favorite couriers, never failing to carry any message along the lines while the battle was raging.
He was one of Harrison county's best, oldest and most highly respected citizens, and well liked by all who knew him, and his death is universally regretted by everyone.
To the bereaved wife, children and relatives, the Messenger would offer its deepest sympathy in this sad Hour."
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posted by DFM | 7/03/2004
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