SNAPSHOT OF A BUNCH OF "OLD
TIMERS"
May 15, 1926
R. C. Horn
On almost any
afternoon in good weather you can find several old men who defended the rights
of the South in the war between the States, sitting on east side of the court
house in the shade engaged in pleasant conversation. A few evenings ago it
happened that thirteen of these old veterans were seated near each other, when
some one remarked, "We should have our photos in a group, as it is not probable
that this number will happen to be together again."
The suggestion
was received by all as the proper thing to do. Dr. O. H. Kirkpatrick, Commander
of Throckmorton Camp 109, U. C. V., called on Photographer Greenwood to come
over with his equipment and do the work, which he did. The picture is a good one
for a group. It will be difficult to get a group of thirteen finer looking old
men.
Those
represented in the picture are as follows. seated from left to right are:
No. 1 -- W. L.
Osborne, age 87 past, who served in Company D 53rd Tennessee Regiment during the
War between the States. He came from the state of Tennessee to Texas in the year
1870, and has lived during much of the time since in Collin. He farmed and
worked at the carpenter's trade until age made his retirement best. He recently
made the long trip to Birmingham to attend the Reunion of the Veterans, Sons of
Veterans and Daughters of the Confederacy. He says he had a great time. He now
resides in Melissa but often divides his time with his daughter, Mrs. Henry
Morgan, in McKinney.
No. 2 -- Eld. R.
C. Horn, now passed 82 years, who came from Tennessee to Collin county in 1858
and his real home has been in and near McKinney since that date. He served about
two years and eleven months in the Confederate army. He was a private in D. C.
Haynes' Company K and in L. M. Martin's Reg. 5th. Texas Partisan Rangers. He has
taught school, run a farm, worked at the carpenter's trade, handled real estate,
sold goods and done a few other little jobs. He has preached Christ to the
people for over fifty-eight years. He has been a writer for the press both
secular and religious for over fifty years.
No. 3 -- R M.
Board now past 89 years, who served during the entire war between the States in
the 9th. Texas, and was Captain of his company. He came from Kentucky to
McKinney in 1855, and has made this his home ever since. Except a service as
Postmaster for four years, he was a leading merchant of McKinney until age and
loss of eyesight caused him to retire to private life. He and his good wife
reside with his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Everett, who tenderly
care for them in their declining years.
No. 4 -- J. A.
Davidson, who came from Mississippi to Texas in 1861 and located first in Upshur
county. Is now and has been in Collin for many years. He is the father of the
Davidson who is noted as the Sunshine cotton man. Comrade Davidson served during
the war between the States in a Mississippi Regiment. He followed farming all
his active days.
No. 5 -- J. S
.Dowell, in his 85th year. Came from Tennessee to Collin county in 1856, which
he has called home since. He returned to Tennessee and enlisted in Company A,
7th. Tennessee Regiment, and was later chosen Captain of the Company. He served
until the end of the war, then returned to Texas and became one of the large and
successful farmers of West Collin. He later located in McKinney and for some
time was in the implement and hardware business. He yet looks after his garden,
cow, hogs, and bees. He is a man of great energy and a model citizen.
No. 6 -- W. H.
Hinton, now 80 years old, has resided in Collin county from a boy when his
parents came from Tennessee and settled near Farmersville. He was with the Home
Guards during the closing year of the war. He is a farmer by occupation.
Standing from
left to right are as follows:
No. 1 -- Scott
Allison who came to Collin county from Tennessee in 1867, where he has resided
since. He served in the Confederate army in his boyhood in Co. B, 24th Tennessee
Regiment. His father was the late Col. R. D. Allison. He has run a hotel and
also wagon yard as a business. He recently sold his yard and retired to try to
regain his health. His is past 78 years of age and a good citizen.
No. 2 -- Monroe
Smith, now 80 years old. Came from Mississippi to Texas in the year 1883 and
settled in Collin county near Allen, where he farmed for some time. He removed
to McKinney where he has resided since. He kept a boarding house on East
Louisiana street for about 20 years. Comrade Smith served one year in Company K,
38th Mississippi Regiment. One of our beloved old citizens.
No. 3 -- Henry
T. Brantley, now 79 years old, came from Tennessee to Collin county in the year
1881, where he followed the trade of a carpenter for many years. He served in
the Confederate army in Co. A, 54th Tenn. Regiment. Comrade Brantley is a jovial
fellow and seems always in a good humor.
No. 4 -- A.
Hays, now 88 years old, is a native of Virginia, but his parents moved to
Missouri when he was a small boy. He came from Missouri to Grayson county in
1896, later coming to Collin. He followed farming during his active days. He
enlisted in the army but was cut off by the Federal army and saw little service.
No. 5 -- Tom
McNeil served for four years in Co. #, 37th. Virginia Regiment. Came to Texas
after the war and located in Collin county. A farmer until age retired him. His
is 88 years old. Resides on South Barnes street and has lots of friends.
No. 6 -- J. W.
Field, 86 years old, was a member of Co. H, 2nd Missouri Regiment,
Trans-Mississippi Department for four years. He came from Missouri to Texas in
the year 1858. For many years he was a farmer and stock raiser and was
prosperous. For several years he has been an official in the Central State Bank
of McKinney.
No. 7 -- O. H.
Kirkpatrick, M. D., now 86 years past, came from Tennessee to Texas in the year
1877, and settled in Collin county on a farm west of McKinney where he practiced
his profession for several years. Later he moved to McKinney and has resided in
and near the city for about 40 years. Up to a few years ago he was one of the
leading physicians of the city and county, but age has forced his retirement. He
served during the war between the States in Company E, 2nd Tennessee Regiment.
Now Commander of Throckmorton Camp 109, U. C. V. of McKinney.
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