Josephus Bryan Echols

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Born February 2, 1848 (Alabama)
Died October 7, 1901 (Hermleigh, TX)
Parents John Washington Echols and Lucy Anna (Satterwhite) Echols
Spouse Martha Ellen (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.

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

Misc

This link may contain (un-indexed) estate records of Josephus in Alabama: FamilySearch.