Obituaries

Obituaries

Cassedy (sic), Judge H.

Brookhaven Ledger, Brookhaven, Mississippi, Published March 31, 1881

Judge H. Cassedy (sic), one of the best and most prominent lawyers in this state, died at his home in Summit last Saturday. His remains were taken to Meadville for burial. he was a self-made man, having come to this state from Pennsylvania when a boy, without money, education or friends. He commenced his career in this state as a country school teacher and afterwards studied law.

Laid, Margaret Ella

Brookhaven Ledger, Brookhaven, Mississippi, Published March 31, 1881

Margaret Ella Laid, duaghter of Bartlett and nacy Laid, died at Wesson on March 7th. She was born 27 Oct. 1873 at Simmit, where her parents then resided.

Lewis, Quinea

Brookhaven Ledger, Brookhaven, Mississippi, Published January 20, 1881

Died Jan. 13th at his residence near Holmesville, Quinea Lewis, 80 years of age. He was a consistent member of the Methodist Church for over 60 years, and the father of Rev. W. B. and L. Lewis of Brookhaven.