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Arnold, James M.
Source: Marion County News, (Marion County AL), July 22, 1897 - Transcribed and submitted by Veneta McKinney
JUDGE JAMES M. ARNOLD
Judge James M. Arnold died last Friday morning at 10 o’clock at his residence in Birmingham.. He was a victim of Bright’s disease. The deceased was 59 year s of age and was a native of Mississippi. He grew up under adverse circumstances, but by the dint of energy made his own way and succeeded in entering the University of Mississippi, from which institution he graduated. When the war broke out he became a major of Mississippi volunteers and proved a brave soldier. During the war he was elected to the legislature of his state, and after that struggle became a circuit judge, which office he filled for sixteen years. He was in 1880 appointed on the supreme bench of Mississippi and later became chief justice of the state. In 1888 he resigned that office and located in Birmingham, where he has since resided, practicing his profession with signal success. His remains were taken to Columbus, Miss., for burial in charge of the masons, of which order the deceased was a leading member. Judge Arnold was twice married, both times to sisters of ex-Gov. Lowrey, of Mississippi and leaves four children.
Marion County News, July 22, 1897 - Submitted by Veneta McKinney
Arnold, Orlie
Mrs. Orlie Lowry Arnold, wife of Maj. Jas. M. Arnold of Columbus, daughter of Col. Robert Lowry of Baldwyn, and
sister of Gen. Robert Lowry of Brandon, died at her father's residence last week very suddenly.
[The Weekly Clarion, August 15, 1872 - Submitted by Debora Reese]
Cobb, Col. Joseph B
Cobb, Col. Joseph B., Columbus, Miss., Sept. 15, Re. 40. The deceased was born in Oglethorpe Co., Ga., April 11, 1819, being the second son of the late Hon. Thos. W. Cobb, who was distinguished as one of the first intellects of his state, and who was especially memorable for his able, eloquent, and fearless attack in the Senate of the United States, upon the policy of Gen. Jackson in his Florida campaign. His early education was commenced at Wilmington, S. C., in a school rendered famous as the nursery of Calhoun, McDuffie, Longstreet, and others, then taught by a son of the venerable preceptor of such sages and statesmen; whence he was transfered to the University of Georgia. He married the eldest daughter of the late Hon. A. S. Clayton, and removed to Mississippi in the foil of 1838. Although but 21 years of age, the people of Noxubee Co., where he had settled, elected him as their representative to the state legislature, from which time he became ardently interested in the political controversies of the day. In 1851, however, after a heated canvass, in which he represented the policy of the Union party of the state, and made one of the most eloquent and effective appeals in its behalf, delivered during the eventful struggle, he was triumphantly elected a member of the state convention, the call of which gave rise to the controversy. At the next state election, he was chosen senator for Lowndes Co., after a hard-contested campaign. He was a graceful, fluent speaker, and a sprightly, vigorous
writer. A large portion of his leisure hours he devoted to writing essays, sketches, stories, and critiques for the magazines and reviews, many of which were much read and admired. As a man, CoL C. was universally respected and esteemed for the many excellent qualities, both of his head and his heart, and his memory will long be cherished by hosts of admiring friends.
[(Source: Annual obituary notices of eminent people of the United States in 1858)
Submitted by Linda Blue Dietz]
Ellis, Zachariah T
ELLIS, ZACHARIAH T.
Z. T. Ellis was born at Columbus, Miss., Jan. 12, 1847, died at Erick,
Okla., Dec 7, 1922, at 1:15; Age 75 years, 10 months and 26 days. Mr.
Ellis has lived in or near Erick for the past 20 years, where he is known
by practically all our citizens, as being an honest upright citizen. When
a young man he joined the Confederate army and fought for the cause he
thought was right. His record as a soldier was above reproach and his
life after he was discharged from the army was lived as only a good
American can, treating all with due respect.
He leaves one daughter, Mrs. W. O. Moore and one sister, Miss Laura Ellis,
and Grand children who have the sympathy of our entire community.
He united with the Missionary Baptist Church in 1905.
The funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church on Dec. 8th,
and the remains were laid to rest in the Erick cemetery.
One by one the old boys are called to answer the roll call in a far
distant land, where rest and peace is waiting for us all.
CARD OF THANKS.
We wish to thank the many friends, who assisted us during the last days of
our father, Brother and Grandfather who died Dec. 7th. We shall always
remember you for the kindness and help shown us.
W. O. Moore and family.
Miss Laura Ellis.
Elbert Ellis.
[Beckham County Democrate, Erick OK, 14 Dec 1922- Submitted by Gene Phillips]
Gibbs, Col. W.E.
Col. W. E. Gibbs died in Columbus last week of heart disease.
[Brookhaven Ledger, December 23, 1880 - Submitted by Debora Reese]
Sloan, Mr.
Mr. Sloan, a brakeman on the M & O road, was killed by being run over
by some freight cars at Artesia on Monday last.
[The Weekly Clarion, December 26, 1872 - Submitted by Debora Reese]
Taylor, Captain J.R.
Columbus, Miss., Jan. 5 - Captain J. R. Taylor, aged 76
years, born in this county, a captain of the Confederate service, died at his family residence on Military Road,
this city, this morning at 11 o'clock. Captain Taylor leaves a daughter, Mrs. J. B. Plummer, and granddaughter,
Mrs. J. R. Breast, both residing in Memphis. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon and the interment
will be in Friendship Cemetery.
[The Daily Picayune, New Orleans, LA - January 6, 1912 - Submitted by Debora Reese]