J. R. HERNDON OBSERVES HIS
93RD BIRTHDAY
Democrat
December 26, 1940
J. R. (Uncle
Jim) Herndon observed his ninety-third birthday Sunday. A bounteous dinner
was served him in his home on Graves Street in charge of his daughter, Mrs.
G. B. Fritts, who lives with him, assisted by his married daughters. The
dinner was one of those good old-time dinners, where there is plenty for
all. The children brought well-filled baskets, with turkey and all that goes
with it. Quite a number of nice gifts were received by Uncle Jim from his
children and friends throughout the city and county. Beautiful flowers were
sent in and helped to brighten the occasion for this dear old pioneer, who
was born in Collin County and has spent all his life right here in and near
McKinney.
Uncle Jim is the
son of the late George and Cynthia Herndon, who were among our earliest
settlers. He married Miss Susan Bush, daughter of Oliver E. Bush and wife,
deceased. He is a member of First Baptist Church and never misses a service
unless prevented by illness or the weather too bad. He can been seen walking
from his home a mile in West McKinney and down Louisiana Street, any Sunday
when the weather is pleasant. He prefers to walk. He has been a member of
St. John's Masonic Lodge here since 1907 and is possibly the oldest member
of that lodge here, but not the oldest in point of membership. His health
continues remarkably good for his age. His hearing has begun to fail, but he
enjoys coming down town to mingle with his friends and also where he rarely
fails to meet on of his children or grandchildren, for he has nine children
and 49 grandchildren, besides great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Mr. Herndon is
always cheerful. Always friendly. People love to greet him. He has been one
of our most loyal friends for over 50 years and only a few days ago sent in
his renewal. His father before him was a subscriber to our paper—in fact we
sure have lots of Herndons and their kin on our list. Bless Uncle Jim and
all his folks, and may he observe many more happy birthdays, and we hope we
may be here to tell about it. The weather has been so bad for several weeks
that it may be there were not so many at the dinner as would have been had
it been pretty weather. But we note the following:
Dr. and Mrs. W.
F. Wolford, Mr. and Mrs. John Moore, Mrs. Clarence Allen, Mrs. A. M. Hill,
McKinney; Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Moore, Hale Center; Mrs. Jim Mathews and son,
Ralph, Hale Center; Mr. and Mrs. Huie P. Hartley, Baytown; Mr. and Mrs. H.
H. Stephens and Mrs. Bernice Stephens, Dallas; Mrs. Jerry R. Herndon, and
children, Elizabeth, Pattie Sue and Jerry R., Jr., McKinney; Mr. and Mrs.
Jas. Herndon and daughter, Gladys, McKinney; Mr. and Mrs. Ed Herndon,
McKinney; Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Harold Herndon, Dallas; and Mrs. D. B. Fritts,
who lives with her father.
Uncle Jim
enjoyed the day very much, despite the rain which had been falling all day.
Quite a number of friends and neighbors called to express good wishes.
Surname Index
Recommended Citation:
"J. R. Herndon,
EARLY SETTLERS OF COLLIN COUNTY." Collin County, Texas History
and Genealogy Webpage by Genealogy Friends of Plano Libraries, Inc., <http://www.geocities/genfriendsghl>
[Accessed Fri February 13, 2004 ].
