John Gaines Gholson 1851 1913

 

 

Funeral of Retired Lawyer Takes Place.

The funeral of J. G. Gholson retired lawyer who has resided in this city for many years, took place this afternoon from the residence of his son, Ernest Gholson, 903 Kinzer St. Mr. Gholson died last night after an illness of several weeks. He had been living on a houseboat for some time against the protest of his sons, Ernest and Clarence Gholson, preferring perfect seclusion and rest there. The Rev. W. M. Baker of the Christian church conducted services and burial was in the City cemetery. Two daughters who reside in New Mexico also survive their father.--Poplar Bluff, (Mo.) Daily Republican, Feb. 5, 1913.

(Note: John Gaines Gholson b. 1851/2/21 - d. 1913/2/4 He married in Posey, Indiana Frances S. Baker - nicknamed "Fannie" They had 5 children. 1.Ernest b. 1881 d. 1940 2.Clarence Tomzen b. 1883 - 3.Eliz'th Annabel Grace, 4. Anna b. 1890 d. 1907 - 5. Mary Cordelia b. 1898)

Transcribed by James Gholson