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The Bonham Daily Favorite
Monday, 22 Jan 1917
Braz Biggerstaff Dead
Alfred Brazzleton Biggerstaff, whom many knew as Braz Biggerstaff, died at his home in South Bonham at 5 o'clock Sunday morning after an illness dating over many months. Mr. Biggerstaff suffered from an organic trouble. He was a hale and hearty man when attached and this, of course, prolonged his life, for had he been otherwise, no doubt, he would have been a victim to the malady long since.
Mr. Biggerstaff was a Missourian. He was born in that state in 1850. He was a mere boy when the great Civil War devastated the Southland, and led brother to engage brother in that most stupendous fratricide. Near the close of the conflict, although still a mere lad, Mr. Biggerstaff entered the army of the Confederacy as a soldier. Those who knew him subsequent to that period can well attest that he was a brave and fearless soldier.
In 1870 deceased came to Texas and lived for fourteen years south of the city. In 1884 he moved to Bonham, and this city was his home until his death. Deceased not only saw Bonham grow from wooden shacks to brick and stone buildings, but helped the city to make the change, being a plasterer by trade. There are not many brick and stone structures or plastered houses in Bonham that Mr. Biggerstaff did not work on while pursuing his trade.
Several years ago he laid down the trowel and served the city for four years as night watchman. He made such a good officer that his fellow-townsmen showed by their ballots that they were willing to elevate him to the position of marshal, a place he held for several years, a long period of time than that put in as nightwatch.
Mr. Biggerstaff was a kindly man, and was of a cheerful disposition, even after the hand of affliction was laid so heavily upon him. Before his indisposition nobody ever saw a more jovial man. He was married, and to him and his good wife, who was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Levi Tittsworth, were born two sons, Malcolm and Levi. The former is a citizen of Jacksonville, Texas. The latter has been dead several years, having met death in accident on the T. & P., for whom he worked, east of here, it being presumed that he was knocked off of a box car by the water spout of a water tank.
About four years ago Mr. Biggerstaff united with the Central Christian Church, and his funeral was preached at that church this afternoon at 2:30, burial following at Willow Wild.
The bereaved wife and son and other relatives have the sympathy of a host of friends in this sad hour.
The Bonham Daily Favorite
Monday, 22 Jan 1917
Braz Biggerstaff Dead
Alfred Brazzleton Biggerstaff, whom many knew as Braz Biggerstaff, died at his home in South Bonham at 5 o'clock Sunday morning after an illness dating over many months. Mr. Biggerstaff suffered from an organic trouble. He was a hale and hearty man when attached and this, of course, prolonged his life, for had he been otherwise, no doubt, he would have been a victim to the malady long since.
Mr. Biggerstaff was a Missourian. He was born in that state in 1850. He was a mere boy when the great Civil War devastated the Southland, and led brother to engage brother in that most stupendous fratricide. Near the close of the conflict, although still a mere lad, Mr. Biggerstaff entered the army of the Confederacy as a soldier. Those who knew him subsequent to that period can well attest that he was a brave and fearless soldier.
In 1870 deceased came to Texas and lived for fourteen years south of the city. In 1884 he moved to Bonham, and this city was his home until his death. Deceased not only saw Bonham grow from wooden shacks to brick and stone buildings, but helped the city to make the change, being a plasterer by trade. There are not many brick and stone structures or plastered houses in Bonham that Mr. Biggerstaff did not work on while pursuing his trade.
Several years ago he laid down the trowel and served the city for four years as night watchman. He made such a good officer that his fellow-townsmen showed by their ballots that they were willing to elevate him to the position of marshal, a place he held for several years, a long period of time than that put in as nightwatch.
Mr. Biggerstaff was a kindly man, and was of a cheerful disposition, even after the hand of affliction was laid so heavily upon him. Before his indisposition nobody ever saw a more jovial man. He was married, and to him and his good wife, who was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Levi Tittsworth, were born two sons, Malcolm and Levi. The former is a citizen of Jacksonville, Texas. The latter has been dead several years, having met death in accident on the T. & P., for whom he worked, east of here, it being presumed that he was knocked off of a box car by the water spout of a water tank.
About four years ago Mr. Biggerstaff united with the Central Christian Church, and his funeral was preached at that church this afternoon at 2:30, burial following at Willow Wild.
The bereaved wife and son and other relatives have the sympathy of a host of friends in this sad hour.
- Obituary -
The Bonham Daily Favorite
Monday, 22 Jan 1917
Braz Biggerstaff Dead
Alfred Brazzleton Biggerstaff, whom many knew as Braz Biggerstaff, died at his home in South Bonham at 5 o'clock Sunday morning after an illness dating over many months. Mr. Biggerstaff suffered from an organic trouble. He was a hale and hearty man when attached and this, of course, prolonged his life, for had he been otherwise, no doubt, he would have been a victim to the malady long since.
Mr. Biggerstaff was a Missourian. He was born in that state in 1850. He was a mere boy when the great Civil War devastated the Southland, and led brother to engage brother in that most stupendous fratricide. Near the close of the conflict, although still a mere lad, Mr. Biggerstaff entered the army of the Confederacy as a soldier. Those who knew him subsequent to that period can well attest that he was a brave and fearless soldier.
In 1870 deceased came to Texas and lived for fourteen years south of the city. In 1884 he moved to Bonham, and this city was his home until his death. Deceased not only saw Bonham grow from wooden shacks to brick and stone buildings, but helped the city to make the change, being a plasterer by trade. There are not many brick and stone structures or plastered houses in Bonham that Mr. Biggerstaff did not work on while pursuing his trade.
Several years ago he laid down the trowel and served the city for four years as night watchman. He made such a good officer that his fellow-townsmen showed by their ballots that they were willing to elevate him to the position of marshal, a place he held for several years, a long period of time than that put in as nightwatch.
Mr. Biggerstaff was a kindly man, and was of a cheerful disposition, even after the hand of affliction was laid so heavily upon him. Before his indisposition nobody ever saw a more jovial man. He was married, and to him and his good wife, who was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Levi Tittsworth, were born two sons, Malcolm and Levi. The former is a citizen of Jacksonville, Texas. The latter has been dead several years, having met death in accident on the T. & P., for whom he worked, east of here, it being presumed that he was knocked off of a box car by the water spout of a water tank.
About four years ago Mr. Biggerstaff united with the Central Christian Church, and his funeral was preached at that church this afternoon at 2:30, burial following at Willow Wild.
The bereaved wife and son and other relatives have the sympathy of a host of friends in this sad hour.
The Bonham Daily Favorite
Monday, 22 Jan 1917
Braz Biggerstaff Dead
Alfred Brazzleton Biggerstaff, whom many knew as Braz Biggerstaff, died at his home in South Bonham at 5 o'clock Sunday morning after an illness dating over many months. Mr. Biggerstaff suffered from an organic trouble. He was a hale and hearty man when attached and this, of course, prolonged his life, for had he been otherwise, no doubt, he would have been a victim to the malady long since.
Mr. Biggerstaff was a Missourian. He was born in that state in 1850. He was a mere boy when the great Civil War devastated the Southland, and led brother to engage brother in that most stupendous fratricide. Near the close of the conflict, although still a mere lad, Mr. Biggerstaff entered the army of the Confederacy as a soldier. Those who knew him subsequent to that period can well attest that he was a brave and fearless soldier.
In 1870 deceased came to Texas and lived for fourteen years south of the city. In 1884 he moved to Bonham, and this city was his home until his death. Deceased not only saw Bonham grow from wooden shacks to brick and stone buildings, but helped the city to make the change, being a plasterer by trade. There are not many brick and stone structures or plastered houses in Bonham that Mr. Biggerstaff did not work on while pursuing his trade.
Several years ago he laid down the trowel and served the city for four years as night watchman. He made such a good officer that his fellow-townsmen showed by their ballots that they were willing to elevate him to the position of marshal, a place he held for several years, a long period of time than that put in as nightwatch.
Mr. Biggerstaff was a kindly man, and was of a cheerful disposition, even after the hand of affliction was laid so heavily upon him. Before his indisposition nobody ever saw a more jovial man. He was married, and to him and his good wife, who was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Levi Tittsworth, were born two sons, Malcolm and Levi. The former is a citizen of Jacksonville, Texas. The latter has been dead several years, having met death in accident on the T. & P., for whom he worked, east of here, it being presumed that he was knocked off of a box car by the water spout of a water tank.
About four years ago Mr. Biggerstaff united with the Central Christian Church, and his funeral was preached at that church this afternoon at 2:30, burial following at Willow Wild.
The bereaved wife and son and other relatives have the sympathy of a host of friends in this sad hour.
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