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Josephus Bryan Echols

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Josephus Bryan Echols
Born February 2, 1848 (Alabama)
Died October 7, 1901 (Hemleigh, TX)
Parents John Washington Echols and Lucy A. (Satterwhite) Echols
Spouse Mary E. (Wilson) Echols
Children William Walker Echols Sr., ...



Summary

In the image, Josephus (also known as Joseph or Joe) is the man in the photograph on the chair.

Note that my notes have some discrepancy concerning his wife's name (Mary or Martha?)

Timeline

Date Event
February 2, 1848 Born in Alabama to "J. W. Echols" (1860 Federal Census, Alabama)
October 7, 1901 Died, likely near Hermleigh (per photograph and tombstone)

Tombstone

His tombstone is inscribed with following:


At rest

J. B. Echols

Born in Feb. 2, 1848

Died Oct. 7. 1901

Our darling has gone before to greet us on the golden shore.


Source: findagrave