Jackson Daily News
Nov 28 1919
Dr. Deupree Noted Scholar Passes Away
One of Most Notable Figures in Educational LIfe of Mississippi
Dr. John Deupree, veteran educator, and one of the foremost scholars of the commonwealth, died at 4:30 o'clock this morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Edwin Bailey, 1439 North State Street.
The passing of Dr. Deupree was not unexpected. He had been in failing health for several years, and during the past few weeks had been constantly confined to the home. Heart trouble was the cause of death.
The funeral will be held at the Bailey residence Saturday morning at ten o'clock, conducted by Rev. W.A. Hewitt, pastor of the First Baptist church, assisted by Rev. H.M. King. The pallbearers follow; Active: W.H. Lane, W.T. Pate, S.W. Newell, G.Q. Whitfield, Tim E. Cooper, Jr., W.Q. Sharp, W.R. Wright and G.G Lyell.
Honorary: Judge Time E Cooper, J. C. Cavett, Judge Sydney M. Smith, Dr. E.H. Galloway, Dr. T.J. Bailey, Dr. Geo. C. Swearingen, Judge R.H. Thompson, ex-Gov. A.H. Longino, Dr. J.P. Wall, Dr. J.W. Provine, Dr. R.S. Curry, Dr. R.L. Price, Dr. A.F. Watkins and Prof. W.F. Bond.
A notable figure
The death of Dr. Deupree removes from the scene of human action one of the most notable figures in the educational life of the state. He was in his seventy-seventh year, and, up to the time of his retirement from professional work about nine years ago, had taken active part in every movement for the promotion of the cause of education in this commonwealth.
Dr. Duepree was a native of Macon, Noxubee county, born on April 25 1843, the son of Daniel and Francina (Cox) Deupree, one, one of the foremost families of that county. He received his A.B. degree from Howard College 186? and the degree of A.M. from the same institution in 1867, following the close of the war. He also held the degree of LL. D., from Union University, conferred in 1887.
Veteran of Civil War
At the outbreak of the civil war Dr. Deupree enlisted in the First Mississippi Cavalry and served with that famous command throughout the war. In November, 1865, he was untied in marriage to Miss Nellie Durham, of Newton, Ohio.
Dr. Deupree began his professional career at Memphis in 1867. He was professor of Latin and Greek at Baylor University, Waco, in 1877 and 1878, and from that institution went to Mississippi College, Clinton, where he served in 1882-83 as professor of Mathematics. After spending a year at Union University, Tennessee, he returned to Mississippi College as professor of English and Greek, where he remained until 1895. After serving a term as superintendent of the public schools at Meridian he was called to the University of Mississippi where he served continuously for fifteen years, occupying the chair of Greek at the time of his retirement in 1910 as a beneficiary of the Carnegie Foundation.
Organized Teachers Institute
With Prof. George W. Turner, Dr. Deupree organized the first institute for teachers in Mississippi in 1874. He was the author of numerous articles and addresses, a frequent contributor to the work of the Mississippi Historical Society, and no educator in the state held more eminent rank.
Jackson Daily News
Nov 29 1919
Dr. Deupree's Funeral
A large concourse of friends assembled at the residence of Prof. E.L. Bailey, 1435 North State street, at ten o'clock this morning to attend the funeral of the late Dr. John G. Deupree, one of Mississippi's foremost scholars and educators, who passed away early yesterday morning. The obsequies were conducted by Rev. W.A. Hewitt, pastor of the First Baptist church, assisted by Rev. H.M. King.∼Vol.28-United Confederate Veteran Magazine:
John Greer Deupree, a Confederate veteran, an educator of broad scholarship, and a Christian gentleman of simple faith died in Jackson, Miss., November 28, 1919. He enlisted in Company G 1st Mississippi Cavalry at Macon, Miss., May 1, 1861. Six Deuprees were members of this company Capt. T.J., J.E., J.L., J.W., W.E., and J.G. No group of soldiers displayed more heroic devotion to the cause of the Confederacy than these brothers and kinsmen. The following from the pen of the distinguished churchman, John T. Christian gives a clear insight into the life and character of this scholarly soldier. It was my good pleasure to know Dr. John Greer Deupree for many years. I came to Mississippi in February 1877, and preached twice a month at Tupelo and Verona. I was much in Verona at that time and often stopped at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Deupree. We read together for recreation Latin, Greek, and German. He was already one of the most accomplished scholars in this country. I learned then as I afterwards knew that he was encyclopedic in his information. He was as clear as crystal in his insight into subjects and had a grasp upon details that was truly wonderful. Simple in his taste and earnest in his pursuit of knowledge, he was a man of the highest culture. As a Christian he was simple and earnest without ostentation.Some general facts on the life of Dr. Deupree show that he was born in Macon, Noxubee County, Miss., April 25, 1843, the son of Daniel and Francina B. Cox Deupree. He graduated from Howard College Alabama in 1861 with the AB degree and in 1867 he took the AM degree at the same college. In 1887 he was made an LL D by Union University, Tennessee. He began teaching at Memphis, Tenn., in 1867, was professor of Latin and Greek at Baylor University, Waco, Tex., 1877 to 78, professor of mathematics in Mississippi College, Clinton 1882 to 83; Union University, Jackson, Tenn., 1883 to 84; Mississippi College 1884 to 92; and was with the same college as professor of English and Greek 1892 to 95; superintendent of schools at Meridian, Miss., 1895 to 96; professor of pedagogy 1896 to 1905; professor of Greek 1905 to 1910 University of Mississippi. He retired under the Carnegie Foundation in 1910 With Prof. George W. Turner he organized the first teachers institute in Mississippi. in 1874 He was a writer of ability and was the author of many articles and addresses. He was married to Miss Nellie Durham of Newton, Ohio, November 1, 1865.
Nov 28 1919
Dr. Deupree Noted Scholar Passes Away
One of Most Notable Figures in Educational LIfe of Mississippi
Dr. John Deupree, veteran educator, and one of the foremost scholars of the commonwealth, died at 4:30 o'clock this morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Edwin Bailey, 1439 North State Street.
The passing of Dr. Deupree was not unexpected. He had been in failing health for several years, and during the past few weeks had been constantly confined to the home. Heart trouble was the cause of death.
The funeral will be held at the Bailey residence Saturday morning at ten o'clock, conducted by Rev. W.A. Hewitt, pastor of the First Baptist church, assisted by Rev. H.M. King. The pallbearers follow; Active: W.H. Lane, W.T. Pate, S.W. Newell, G.Q. Whitfield, Tim E. Cooper, Jr., W.Q. Sharp, W.R. Wright and G.G Lyell.
Honorary: Judge Time E Cooper, J. C. Cavett, Judge Sydney M. Smith, Dr. E.H. Galloway, Dr. T.J. Bailey, Dr. Geo. C. Swearingen, Judge R.H. Thompson, ex-Gov. A.H. Longino, Dr. J.P. Wall, Dr. J.W. Provine, Dr. R.S. Curry, Dr. R.L. Price, Dr. A.F. Watkins and Prof. W.F. Bond.
A notable figure
The death of Dr. Deupree removes from the scene of human action one of the most notable figures in the educational life of the state. He was in his seventy-seventh year, and, up to the time of his retirement from professional work about nine years ago, had taken active part in every movement for the promotion of the cause of education in this commonwealth.
Dr. Duepree was a native of Macon, Noxubee county, born on April 25 1843, the son of Daniel and Francina (Cox) Deupree, one, one of the foremost families of that county. He received his A.B. degree from Howard College 186? and the degree of A.M. from the same institution in 1867, following the close of the war. He also held the degree of LL. D., from Union University, conferred in 1887.
Veteran of Civil War
At the outbreak of the civil war Dr. Deupree enlisted in the First Mississippi Cavalry and served with that famous command throughout the war. In November, 1865, he was untied in marriage to Miss Nellie Durham, of Newton, Ohio.
Dr. Deupree began his professional career at Memphis in 1867. He was professor of Latin and Greek at Baylor University, Waco, in 1877 and 1878, and from that institution went to Mississippi College, Clinton, where he served in 1882-83 as professor of Mathematics. After spending a year at Union University, Tennessee, he returned to Mississippi College as professor of English and Greek, where he remained until 1895. After serving a term as superintendent of the public schools at Meridian he was called to the University of Mississippi where he served continuously for fifteen years, occupying the chair of Greek at the time of his retirement in 1910 as a beneficiary of the Carnegie Foundation.
Organized Teachers Institute
With Prof. George W. Turner, Dr. Deupree organized the first institute for teachers in Mississippi in 1874. He was the author of numerous articles and addresses, a frequent contributor to the work of the Mississippi Historical Society, and no educator in the state held more eminent rank.
Jackson Daily News
Nov 29 1919
Dr. Deupree's Funeral
A large concourse of friends assembled at the residence of Prof. E.L. Bailey, 1435 North State street, at ten o'clock this morning to attend the funeral of the late Dr. John G. Deupree, one of Mississippi's foremost scholars and educators, who passed away early yesterday morning. The obsequies were conducted by Rev. W.A. Hewitt, pastor of the First Baptist church, assisted by Rev. H.M. King.∼Vol.28-United Confederate Veteran Magazine:
John Greer Deupree, a Confederate veteran, an educator of broad scholarship, and a Christian gentleman of simple faith died in Jackson, Miss., November 28, 1919. He enlisted in Company G 1st Mississippi Cavalry at Macon, Miss., May 1, 1861. Six Deuprees were members of this company Capt. T.J., J.E., J.L., J.W., W.E., and J.G. No group of soldiers displayed more heroic devotion to the cause of the Confederacy than these brothers and kinsmen. The following from the pen of the distinguished churchman, John T. Christian gives a clear insight into the life and character of this scholarly soldier. It was my good pleasure to know Dr. John Greer Deupree for many years. I came to Mississippi in February 1877, and preached twice a month at Tupelo and Verona. I was much in Verona at that time and often stopped at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Deupree. We read together for recreation Latin, Greek, and German. He was already one of the most accomplished scholars in this country. I learned then as I afterwards knew that he was encyclopedic in his information. He was as clear as crystal in his insight into subjects and had a grasp upon details that was truly wonderful. Simple in his taste and earnest in his pursuit of knowledge, he was a man of the highest culture. As a Christian he was simple and earnest without ostentation.Some general facts on the life of Dr. Deupree show that he was born in Macon, Noxubee County, Miss., April 25, 1843, the son of Daniel and Francina B. Cox Deupree. He graduated from Howard College Alabama in 1861 with the AB degree and in 1867 he took the AM degree at the same college. In 1887 he was made an LL D by Union University, Tennessee. He began teaching at Memphis, Tenn., in 1867, was professor of Latin and Greek at Baylor University, Waco, Tex., 1877 to 78, professor of mathematics in Mississippi College, Clinton 1882 to 83; Union University, Jackson, Tenn., 1883 to 84; Mississippi College 1884 to 92; and was with the same college as professor of English and Greek 1892 to 95; superintendent of schools at Meridian, Miss., 1895 to 96; professor of pedagogy 1896 to 1905; professor of Greek 1905 to 1910 University of Mississippi. He retired under the Carnegie Foundation in 1910 With Prof. George W. Turner he organized the first teachers institute in Mississippi. in 1874 He was a writer of ability and was the author of many articles and addresses. He was married to Miss Nellie Durham of Newton, Ohio, November 1, 1865.
Jackson Daily News
Nov 28 1919
Dr. Deupree Noted Scholar Passes Away
One of Most Notable Figures in Educational LIfe of Mississippi
Dr. John Deupree, veteran educator, and one of the foremost scholars of the commonwealth, died at 4:30 o'clock this morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Edwin Bailey, 1439 North State Street.
The passing of Dr. Deupree was not unexpected. He had been in failing health for several years, and during the past few weeks had been constantly confined to the home. Heart trouble was the cause of death.
The funeral will be held at the Bailey residence Saturday morning at ten o'clock, conducted by Rev. W.A. Hewitt, pastor of the First Baptist church, assisted by Rev. H.M. King. The pallbearers follow; Active: W.H. Lane, W.T. Pate, S.W. Newell, G.Q. Whitfield, Tim E. Cooper, Jr., W.Q. Sharp, W.R. Wright and G.G Lyell.
Honorary: Judge Time E Cooper, J. C. Cavett, Judge Sydney M. Smith, Dr. E.H. Galloway, Dr. T.J. Bailey, Dr. Geo. C. Swearingen, Judge R.H. Thompson, ex-Gov. A.H. Longino, Dr. J.P. Wall, Dr. J.W. Provine, Dr. R.S. Curry, Dr. R.L. Price, Dr. A.F. Watkins and Prof. W.F. Bond.
A notable figure
The death of Dr. Deupree removes from the scene of human action one of the most notable figures in the educational life of the state. He was in his seventy-seventh year, and, up to the time of his retirement from professional work about nine years ago, had taken active part in every movement for the promotion of the cause of education in this commonwealth.
Dr. Duepree was a native of Macon, Noxubee county, born on April 25 1843, the son of Daniel and Francina (Cox) Deupree, one, one of the foremost families of that county. He received his A.B. degree from Howard College 186? and the degree of A.M. from the same institution in 1867, following the close of the war. He also held the degree of LL. D., from Union University, conferred in 1887.
Veteran of Civil War
At the outbreak of the civil war Dr. Deupree enlisted in the First Mississippi Cavalry and served with that famous command throughout the war. In November, 1865, he was untied in marriage to Miss Nellie Durham, of Newton, Ohio.
Dr. Deupree began his professional career at Memphis in 1867. He was professor of Latin and Greek at Baylor University, Waco, in 1877 and 1878, and from that institution went to Mississippi College, Clinton, where he served in 1882-83 as professor of Mathematics. After spending a year at Union University, Tennessee, he returned to Mississippi College as professor of English and Greek, where he remained until 1895. After serving a term as superintendent of the public schools at Meridian he was called to the University of Mississippi where he served continuously for fifteen years, occupying the chair of Greek at the time of his retirement in 1910 as a beneficiary of the Carnegie Foundation.
Organized Teachers Institute
With Prof. George W. Turner, Dr. Deupree organized the first institute for teachers in Mississippi in 1874. He was the author of numerous articles and addresses, a frequent contributor to the work of the Mississippi Historical Society, and no educator in the state held more eminent rank.
Jackson Daily News
Nov 29 1919
Dr. Deupree's Funeral
A large concourse of friends assembled at the residence of Prof. E.L. Bailey, 1435 North State street, at ten o'clock this morning to attend the funeral of the late Dr. John G. Deupree, one of Mississippi's foremost scholars and educators, who passed away early yesterday morning. The obsequies were conducted by Rev. W.A. Hewitt, pastor of the First Baptist church, assisted by Rev. H.M. King.∼Vol.28-United Confederate Veteran Magazine:
John Greer Deupree, a Confederate veteran, an educator of broad scholarship, and a Christian gentleman of simple faith died in Jackson, Miss., November 28, 1919. He enlisted in Company G 1st Mississippi Cavalry at Macon, Miss., May 1, 1861. Six Deuprees were members of this company Capt. T.J., J.E., J.L., J.W., W.E., and J.G. No group of soldiers displayed more heroic devotion to the cause of the Confederacy than these brothers and kinsmen. The following from the pen of the distinguished churchman, John T. Christian gives a clear insight into the life and character of this scholarly soldier. It was my good pleasure to know Dr. John Greer Deupree for many years. I came to Mississippi in February 1877, and preached twice a month at Tupelo and Verona. I was much in Verona at that time and often stopped at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Deupree. We read together for recreation Latin, Greek, and German. He was already one of the most accomplished scholars in this country. I learned then as I afterwards knew that he was encyclopedic in his information. He was as clear as crystal in his insight into subjects and had a grasp upon details that was truly wonderful. Simple in his taste and earnest in his pursuit of knowledge, he was a man of the highest culture. As a Christian he was simple and earnest without ostentation.Some general facts on the life of Dr. Deupree show that he was born in Macon, Noxubee County, Miss., April 25, 1843, the son of Daniel and Francina B. Cox Deupree. He graduated from Howard College Alabama in 1861 with the AB degree and in 1867 he took the AM degree at the same college. In 1887 he was made an LL D by Union University, Tennessee. He began teaching at Memphis, Tenn., in 1867, was professor of Latin and Greek at Baylor University, Waco, Tex., 1877 to 78, professor of mathematics in Mississippi College, Clinton 1882 to 83; Union University, Jackson, Tenn., 1883 to 84; Mississippi College 1884 to 92; and was with the same college as professor of English and Greek 1892 to 95; superintendent of schools at Meridian, Miss., 1895 to 96; professor of pedagogy 1896 to 1905; professor of Greek 1905 to 1910 University of Mississippi. He retired under the Carnegie Foundation in 1910 With Prof. George W. Turner he organized the first teachers institute in Mississippi. in 1874 He was a writer of ability and was the author of many articles and addresses. He was married to Miss Nellie Durham of Newton, Ohio, November 1, 1865.
Nov 28 1919
Dr. Deupree Noted Scholar Passes Away
One of Most Notable Figures in Educational LIfe of Mississippi
Dr. John Deupree, veteran educator, and one of the foremost scholars of the commonwealth, died at 4:30 o'clock this morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Edwin Bailey, 1439 North State Street.
The passing of Dr. Deupree was not unexpected. He had been in failing health for several years, and during the past few weeks had been constantly confined to the home. Heart trouble was the cause of death.
The funeral will be held at the Bailey residence Saturday morning at ten o'clock, conducted by Rev. W.A. Hewitt, pastor of the First Baptist church, assisted by Rev. H.M. King. The pallbearers follow; Active: W.H. Lane, W.T. Pate, S.W. Newell, G.Q. Whitfield, Tim E. Cooper, Jr., W.Q. Sharp, W.R. Wright and G.G Lyell.
Honorary: Judge Time E Cooper, J. C. Cavett, Judge Sydney M. Smith, Dr. E.H. Galloway, Dr. T.J. Bailey, Dr. Geo. C. Swearingen, Judge R.H. Thompson, ex-Gov. A.H. Longino, Dr. J.P. Wall, Dr. J.W. Provine, Dr. R.S. Curry, Dr. R.L. Price, Dr. A.F. Watkins and Prof. W.F. Bond.
A notable figure
The death of Dr. Deupree removes from the scene of human action one of the most notable figures in the educational life of the state. He was in his seventy-seventh year, and, up to the time of his retirement from professional work about nine years ago, had taken active part in every movement for the promotion of the cause of education in this commonwealth.
Dr. Duepree was a native of Macon, Noxubee county, born on April 25 1843, the son of Daniel and Francina (Cox) Deupree, one, one of the foremost families of that county. He received his A.B. degree from Howard College 186? and the degree of A.M. from the same institution in 1867, following the close of the war. He also held the degree of LL. D., from Union University, conferred in 1887.
Veteran of Civil War
At the outbreak of the civil war Dr. Deupree enlisted in the First Mississippi Cavalry and served with that famous command throughout the war. In November, 1865, he was untied in marriage to Miss Nellie Durham, of Newton, Ohio.
Dr. Deupree began his professional career at Memphis in 1867. He was professor of Latin and Greek at Baylor University, Waco, in 1877 and 1878, and from that institution went to Mississippi College, Clinton, where he served in 1882-83 as professor of Mathematics. After spending a year at Union University, Tennessee, he returned to Mississippi College as professor of English and Greek, where he remained until 1895. After serving a term as superintendent of the public schools at Meridian he was called to the University of Mississippi where he served continuously for fifteen years, occupying the chair of Greek at the time of his retirement in 1910 as a beneficiary of the Carnegie Foundation.
Organized Teachers Institute
With Prof. George W. Turner, Dr. Deupree organized the first institute for teachers in Mississippi in 1874. He was the author of numerous articles and addresses, a frequent contributor to the work of the Mississippi Historical Society, and no educator in the state held more eminent rank.
Jackson Daily News
Nov 29 1919
Dr. Deupree's Funeral
A large concourse of friends assembled at the residence of Prof. E.L. Bailey, 1435 North State street, at ten o'clock this morning to attend the funeral of the late Dr. John G. Deupree, one of Mississippi's foremost scholars and educators, who passed away early yesterday morning. The obsequies were conducted by Rev. W.A. Hewitt, pastor of the First Baptist church, assisted by Rev. H.M. King.∼Vol.28-United Confederate Veteran Magazine:
John Greer Deupree, a Confederate veteran, an educator of broad scholarship, and a Christian gentleman of simple faith died in Jackson, Miss., November 28, 1919. He enlisted in Company G 1st Mississippi Cavalry at Macon, Miss., May 1, 1861. Six Deuprees were members of this company Capt. T.J., J.E., J.L., J.W., W.E., and J.G. No group of soldiers displayed more heroic devotion to the cause of the Confederacy than these brothers and kinsmen. The following from the pen of the distinguished churchman, John T. Christian gives a clear insight into the life and character of this scholarly soldier. It was my good pleasure to know Dr. John Greer Deupree for many years. I came to Mississippi in February 1877, and preached twice a month at Tupelo and Verona. I was much in Verona at that time and often stopped at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Deupree. We read together for recreation Latin, Greek, and German. He was already one of the most accomplished scholars in this country. I learned then as I afterwards knew that he was encyclopedic in his information. He was as clear as crystal in his insight into subjects and had a grasp upon details that was truly wonderful. Simple in his taste and earnest in his pursuit of knowledge, he was a man of the highest culture. As a Christian he was simple and earnest without ostentation.Some general facts on the life of Dr. Deupree show that he was born in Macon, Noxubee County, Miss., April 25, 1843, the son of Daniel and Francina B. Cox Deupree. He graduated from Howard College Alabama in 1861 with the AB degree and in 1867 he took the AM degree at the same college. In 1887 he was made an LL D by Union University, Tennessee. He began teaching at Memphis, Tenn., in 1867, was professor of Latin and Greek at Baylor University, Waco, Tex., 1877 to 78, professor of mathematics in Mississippi College, Clinton 1882 to 83; Union University, Jackson, Tenn., 1883 to 84; Mississippi College 1884 to 92; and was with the same college as professor of English and Greek 1892 to 95; superintendent of schools at Meridian, Miss., 1895 to 96; professor of pedagogy 1896 to 1905; professor of Greek 1905 to 1910 University of Mississippi. He retired under the Carnegie Foundation in 1910 With Prof. George W. Turner he organized the first teachers institute in Mississippi. in 1874 He was a writer of ability and was the author of many articles and addresses. He was married to Miss Nellie Durham of Newton, Ohio, November 1, 1865.
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