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EARLY GRAYSON COUNTY SETTLER
SUCCUMBS AT SHERMAN

Special to The News
Sherman, Texas, Aug. 19, 1934

Jeff L. Reynolds, 67, retired salesman, died here Sunday evening at a local hotel. Reynolds was a salesman for forty-five years, retiring in 1920. He was born in Clay County, Tennessee.

Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Monday with burial in West Hill Cemetery.

Reynolds came to Grayson County with his parents in 1878 and settled near Whitewright. He formerly was in the dry goods business at Whitewright. He served in the Spanish-American War and was a welfare worker in the World War with the Thirty-Sixth Division. His mother and a brother survive him in Arkansas.

Dallas Morning News
August 20, 1934
Transcribed by Carol Moore.
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Spanish American War Vet
Company C, Fourth Texas Volunteers.

Survivors: His mother (name not stated) about 100 years old; and a brother, J. W. Reynolds, both of Swain, Arkansas.

Sources:
Texas Death Certificate (note: parents names not stated).


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Here is an article about Jeff in the McKinney Weekly Democrat-Gazette dated January 1, 1933:

He was too old to serve in the ranks during the World War, but engaged in welfare activities, spending nearly a year in Northern France with the troops as a Y. M. C. A. worker. He is now afflicted with creeping paralysis or muscular atrophy. He bears his affliction with real Christian fortitude. He has been a lifelong Christian and worker in the Baptist Church and a man of admirable character and engaging personality. He sends his regards to McKinney and Collin County friends through the columns of this paper and especially to any and all of his former Company C comrades who may still be living. He wishes each and all the boon of good health, hapipness, and usefulness throughout the new year of 1933. It is an inspiration to be in his presence as he is a man of broad information and general intelligence on matters in general and has traveled much. His life has been one of unbroken Christian service to mankind.

January 19, 1933
McKinney Weekly Democrat-Gazette
McKinney, Texas
Page 1

Carol Moore

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[There is] an Obit in the McKinney Daily Courier Gazette, c. (Thanks to P. Meado (#47252942)

I have written P. Meado to ask if there is a copy that we might add to this memorial page for Jeff Reynolds. 8-21-2017 Carol

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West Hill Cemetery
Record Number 2172
Space 1
Burial: August 20, 1934
SWC
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United States National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Leavenworth, Kansas.

Jefferson L. Reynolds
Birth: 1867, Tennessee


MILITARY HISTORY

Time and place of enlistment: July 12, 1898, McKinney Texas
Rank: Corp.
Company C, 4 Texas Infantry
Time and place of discharge: November 15, 1898, San Antonio, Texas.
Cause of discharge: Telegraphic Orders.
Disabilities when admitted to the Home. (Soldiers Home) chronic gastritis, chronic neuritis, myocarditis.


DOMESTIC HISTORY

BORN: Tennessee
Age: 55
Height: 5 1/2"
Complexion: Dark
Color of Eyes: Blue
Color of Hair: Mixed gray and brown
Read and Write: Yes
Religion: Prot.
Occupation: store manager
Residence Subsequent to Discharge: Sherman, Texas
Single.
NAME AND ADDRESS OF nearest relative: James W. Reynolds (brother) address unknown.


HOME HISTORY
Date of Admission, Re-Admission, and Transfer: Ad. July 19, 1922
Conditions of Re-Admission: W. Br.
Disabilities when admitted to the Home: appendicitis, producing stomach & Intestinal disorder. Neuritis, secondary anemia resulting physical weakness from auto-intoxication.


Date of Discharge and Transfer: August 10, 1923.
Cause of Discharge: O.R.
Re-Admission: July 2, 1927. Conditions of Re-Admission: Re-ad. Wes. Br.


Jefferson L Reynolds
United States Veterans Administration Pension Payment Cards

Name Jefferson L Reynolds
Event Type Pension
Event Date 1907-1933
Event Place United States
Form Type Army Invalid

Jefferson L Reynolds
United States Census, 1870

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