Transcription of Obituary from Bryan Daily Eagle, 31 August 1911
One of the County's Oldest Citizens Sinks to Rest After a Long and Useful Life
Mr. Flournoy J. Cole died last night at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Buchanan of the Harvey community. Mr. Cole had been an invalid for several years and his death was not unexpected: in fact, he possessed a wonderful vitality and the tender thread of life held on much longer than was expected by those of his friends who knew condition. Through the years he bore his suffering with true Christian fortitude, never murmuring of his fate or complaining to those about him. It can also be truthfully said that no one ever had greater care bestowed upon them or tendered nursing. Day and night through the years, through long and sleepless nights, his loved ones were ever near him to attend his every want and minister to his every need. With tear-dimmed eyes they watched the strength of the once strong and rugged manhood as day by day it slowly ebbed away. And when the end came on, as the last flickering rays of life's taper were going out, they were still near him, holding the withered hands as the spirit quitted the earthly tenement of clay and went down into the dark valley to emerge again in a newness of life on God's eternal hills.
Mr. Cole was eighty-one years of age, and a native of Macon county, Alabama. He came to Texas in 1852 and settled in Cass county, in East Texas, and resided there until after the war, coming to Brazos county in 1867. This county has been his home continuously since, living all the time within half mile of where he died. He enlisted in the Confederate service in East Texas, in Company I, Third Texas Cavalry, Sul Ross brigade.
He served with distinction throughout the four years of strife and participated on many a hard fought field.
Mr. Cole was a Christian gentleman, a member of the Free Baptist church and a Master Mason. He was as good a man and useful citizen as Brazos county ever had. Quiet and unassuming, he pursued the even tenor of his way, attending strictly to his own affairs. He was the soul of honor, charitable, hospitable, neighborly. By his upright life, his fair and square dealing, he won the good-will and highest esteem of all who knew him.
He was married in 1857 to Miss Julia A. Dansby, sister of Mr. D. M. Dansby of this city, and his survived by his widow, and one child, Mrs. M G. Buchanan. He also leaves ten grandchildren, the children of his son, the late D. P. Cole, and wife, and of Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Buchanan. The bereaved family and relatives have the deep sympathy of all in their great bereavement.
He will be laid to rest tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.
One of the County's Oldest Citizens Sinks to Rest After a Long and Useful Life
Mr. Flournoy J. Cole died last night at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Buchanan of the Harvey community. Mr. Cole had been an invalid for several years and his death was not unexpected: in fact, he possessed a wonderful vitality and the tender thread of life held on much longer than was expected by those of his friends who knew condition. Through the years he bore his suffering with true Christian fortitude, never murmuring of his fate or complaining to those about him. It can also be truthfully said that no one ever had greater care bestowed upon them or tendered nursing. Day and night through the years, through long and sleepless nights, his loved ones were ever near him to attend his every want and minister to his every need. With tear-dimmed eyes they watched the strength of the once strong and rugged manhood as day by day it slowly ebbed away. And when the end came on, as the last flickering rays of life's taper were going out, they were still near him, holding the withered hands as the spirit quitted the earthly tenement of clay and went down into the dark valley to emerge again in a newness of life on God's eternal hills.
Mr. Cole was eighty-one years of age, and a native of Macon county, Alabama. He came to Texas in 1852 and settled in Cass county, in East Texas, and resided there until after the war, coming to Brazos county in 1867. This county has been his home continuously since, living all the time within half mile of where he died. He enlisted in the Confederate service in East Texas, in Company I, Third Texas Cavalry, Sul Ross brigade.
He served with distinction throughout the four years of strife and participated on many a hard fought field.
Mr. Cole was a Christian gentleman, a member of the Free Baptist church and a Master Mason. He was as good a man and useful citizen as Brazos county ever had. Quiet and unassuming, he pursued the even tenor of his way, attending strictly to his own affairs. He was the soul of honor, charitable, hospitable, neighborly. By his upright life, his fair and square dealing, he won the good-will and highest esteem of all who knew him.
He was married in 1857 to Miss Julia A. Dansby, sister of Mr. D. M. Dansby of this city, and his survived by his widow, and one child, Mrs. M G. Buchanan. He also leaves ten grandchildren, the children of his son, the late D. P. Cole, and wife, and of Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Buchanan. The bereaved family and relatives have the deep sympathy of all in their great bereavement.
He will be laid to rest tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.
Transcription of Obituary from Bryan Daily Eagle, 31 August 1911
One of the County's Oldest Citizens Sinks to Rest After a Long and Useful Life
Mr. Flournoy J. Cole died last night at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Buchanan of the Harvey community. Mr. Cole had been an invalid for several years and his death was not unexpected: in fact, he possessed a wonderful vitality and the tender thread of life held on much longer than was expected by those of his friends who knew condition. Through the years he bore his suffering with true Christian fortitude, never murmuring of his fate or complaining to those about him. It can also be truthfully said that no one ever had greater care bestowed upon them or tendered nursing. Day and night through the years, through long and sleepless nights, his loved ones were ever near him to attend his every want and minister to his every need. With tear-dimmed eyes they watched the strength of the once strong and rugged manhood as day by day it slowly ebbed away. And when the end came on, as the last flickering rays of life's taper were going out, they were still near him, holding the withered hands as the spirit quitted the earthly tenement of clay and went down into the dark valley to emerge again in a newness of life on God's eternal hills.
Mr. Cole was eighty-one years of age, and a native of Macon county, Alabama. He came to Texas in 1852 and settled in Cass county, in East Texas, and resided there until after the war, coming to Brazos county in 1867. This county has been his home continuously since, living all the time within half mile of where he died. He enlisted in the Confederate service in East Texas, in Company I, Third Texas Cavalry, Sul Ross brigade.
He served with distinction throughout the four years of strife and participated on many a hard fought field.
Mr. Cole was a Christian gentleman, a member of the Free Baptist church and a Master Mason. He was as good a man and useful citizen as Brazos county ever had. Quiet and unassuming, he pursued the even tenor of his way, attending strictly to his own affairs. He was the soul of honor, charitable, hospitable, neighborly. By his upright life, his fair and square dealing, he won the good-will and highest esteem of all who knew him.
He was married in 1857 to Miss Julia A. Dansby, sister of Mr. D. M. Dansby of this city, and his survived by his widow, and one child, Mrs. M G. Buchanan. He also leaves ten grandchildren, the children of his son, the late D. P. Cole, and wife, and of Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Buchanan. The bereaved family and relatives have the deep sympathy of all in their great bereavement.
He will be laid to rest tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.
One of the County's Oldest Citizens Sinks to Rest After a Long and Useful Life
Mr. Flournoy J. Cole died last night at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Buchanan of the Harvey community. Mr. Cole had been an invalid for several years and his death was not unexpected: in fact, he possessed a wonderful vitality and the tender thread of life held on much longer than was expected by those of his friends who knew condition. Through the years he bore his suffering with true Christian fortitude, never murmuring of his fate or complaining to those about him. It can also be truthfully said that no one ever had greater care bestowed upon them or tendered nursing. Day and night through the years, through long and sleepless nights, his loved ones were ever near him to attend his every want and minister to his every need. With tear-dimmed eyes they watched the strength of the once strong and rugged manhood as day by day it slowly ebbed away. And when the end came on, as the last flickering rays of life's taper were going out, they were still near him, holding the withered hands as the spirit quitted the earthly tenement of clay and went down into the dark valley to emerge again in a newness of life on God's eternal hills.
Mr. Cole was eighty-one years of age, and a native of Macon county, Alabama. He came to Texas in 1852 and settled in Cass county, in East Texas, and resided there until after the war, coming to Brazos county in 1867. This county has been his home continuously since, living all the time within half mile of where he died. He enlisted in the Confederate service in East Texas, in Company I, Third Texas Cavalry, Sul Ross brigade.
He served with distinction throughout the four years of strife and participated on many a hard fought field.
Mr. Cole was a Christian gentleman, a member of the Free Baptist church and a Master Mason. He was as good a man and useful citizen as Brazos county ever had. Quiet and unassuming, he pursued the even tenor of his way, attending strictly to his own affairs. He was the soul of honor, charitable, hospitable, neighborly. By his upright life, his fair and square dealing, he won the good-will and highest esteem of all who knew him.
He was married in 1857 to Miss Julia A. Dansby, sister of Mr. D. M. Dansby of this city, and his survived by his widow, and one child, Mrs. M G. Buchanan. He also leaves ten grandchildren, the children of his son, the late D. P. Cole, and wife, and of Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Buchanan. The bereaved family and relatives have the deep sympathy of all in their great bereavement.
He will be laid to rest tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.
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