Son of Balis Armstead Edens and Ruth Ann Grigsby.
Married; Sarah E. Mathews.
Daughter; Vivian died as an infant.
Dallas Morning News
February 4 1890
Obituary B. F. EDENS
Grapeland, Tex., Feb. 3.--B. F. EDENS, one of the first citizens of this place and one of Houston counties best, most substantial and energetic citizens, died here this morning at 7:20 o'clock.
He was born and reared in this county and was at his death about 45 years old. He was one of the oldest and best families of the county, and was always one of the foremost in progress and development. He was broad-hearted and generous and has ever been one of the benefactors of the county since entering into the activities of life, which he did early.
He leaves a sadly bereaved wife and two daughters besides many relatives and friends to mourn his death.
Houston Co. Collection Vol. 1 By: Bebe Beasley Ulrich Feb. 7, 1890 Obit for
Mr. B. F. Edens Last Saturday the community was pained to hear of the death of Mr. B. F. Edens of Grapeland. But a few days before he had been on the streets of Crockett mingling with friends. Mr. Eden was a native of Houston Co., his father, Baylers Edens, being one of the pioneers of the state, and living for many years on Ioui Creek where the subject of this sketch was born. Mr. Edens was married twice; the first time to Miss Sarah, daughter of the late Reuben Matthews and the second time to Miss Willie, daughter of Dr. F. L. Meriwether. After the first marriage, Mr. Edens commenced farming near Elkhart Creek in the northwestern part of the Co.. He was a successful farmer, and a large-hearted, open-minded neighbor and friend.
Mr. Eden leaves a wife and two daughters, his eldest daughter, Miss Luna, by the first wife and little Edna by the second. Houston Co. has lost one of her best citizens.
February 28, 1890
In Memory of B. F. Edens
The subject of this sketch was born in Ioni Creek, Anderson Co., TX, July 12 A.D. 1845, and died in Grapeland, Houston Co., TX, at the residence of Dr. L. Meriwether, 7:30 o"clock February 1, A.D. 1890. Hence, was at his death 44 years, six months, and nineteen days old. While he was a small boy, his father, Mr. Bayliss Edens moved from Ioni Creek to North Elkhart Creek, near the Eternity River, in Houston Co., and settled a home. This place was the home of his boyhood, youth, and early manhood. His father was a TX Pioneer, being one of the first citizens of the Co.. In 1861 the unfortunate rebellion came up, and Frank, though but sixteen years old, was trilled with the spirit that thrilled and animated the heart of every true Southern man, and when the call was made for volunteer to enlist in defense of what was believed to be Southern rights, he promptly enlisted under Capt. R. S. Pridgen, Company H., Green's Regiment, Sybley's Brigade. He served his country creditable and nobly for more than four years, came home under the white flag with "the boys in grey" and, like his comrades, shorn of all but a brave record and noble manhood.The four years hard schooling had thoroughly prepared him to grapple with stern adversity, and naturally possessing pluck and energy,m he entered actively into the graver responsibilities of life. He purchased wild lands on North Elkhart Creek, opened a farm and made his start. In a few years he entered single handed into the mercantile business, first at Pleasant Hill,but much more extensively at Grapeland soon after it sprang up, and prosecuted his business with great energy and success, still running his farming interest. Realizing that it was not good to be alone, he soon arranged a comfortable abode for a helpmate and sought the hand of Saran, the oldest daughter of Rheuben Matthews, deceased, one of the oldest and best citizens of Houston Co.. Soon a lovely infant girl was born to them, and their happiness was increased; but alas! a disease fastened upon the young mother and she was taken from him, leaving to him his little daughter Luna, who has grown to womanhood and survives him. He lived alone several years with his little daughter before he sought in wedlock again, the hand of Miss Willie, youngest daughter of the deceased and highly lamented Dr. F. C. Meriwether, whose name is a household word for most families in Houston Co.. They were married and he found himself happy again. Some two years previous to his death, he invested in property in the town of Waxahachie, Ellis Co., TX, where he had made valuable resident improvements, and had moved there with his family to live.
He leaves a devoted wife and two promising daughters to mourn his early demise. In conclusion we shed a tear of sympathy and say in tenderness find relief in tears, and comfort in trusting Him who doeth all things well! Amen! G. M. Hollingsworth
Married; Sarah E. Mathews.
Daughter; Vivian died as an infant.
Dallas Morning News
February 4 1890
Obituary B. F. EDENS
Grapeland, Tex., Feb. 3.--B. F. EDENS, one of the first citizens of this place and one of Houston counties best, most substantial and energetic citizens, died here this morning at 7:20 o'clock.
He was born and reared in this county and was at his death about 45 years old. He was one of the oldest and best families of the county, and was always one of the foremost in progress and development. He was broad-hearted and generous and has ever been one of the benefactors of the county since entering into the activities of life, which he did early.
He leaves a sadly bereaved wife and two daughters besides many relatives and friends to mourn his death.
Houston Co. Collection Vol. 1 By: Bebe Beasley Ulrich Feb. 7, 1890 Obit for
Mr. B. F. Edens Last Saturday the community was pained to hear of the death of Mr. B. F. Edens of Grapeland. But a few days before he had been on the streets of Crockett mingling with friends. Mr. Eden was a native of Houston Co., his father, Baylers Edens, being one of the pioneers of the state, and living for many years on Ioui Creek where the subject of this sketch was born. Mr. Edens was married twice; the first time to Miss Sarah, daughter of the late Reuben Matthews and the second time to Miss Willie, daughter of Dr. F. L. Meriwether. After the first marriage, Mr. Edens commenced farming near Elkhart Creek in the northwestern part of the Co.. He was a successful farmer, and a large-hearted, open-minded neighbor and friend.
Mr. Eden leaves a wife and two daughters, his eldest daughter, Miss Luna, by the first wife and little Edna by the second. Houston Co. has lost one of her best citizens.
February 28, 1890
In Memory of B. F. Edens
The subject of this sketch was born in Ioni Creek, Anderson Co., TX, July 12 A.D. 1845, and died in Grapeland, Houston Co., TX, at the residence of Dr. L. Meriwether, 7:30 o"clock February 1, A.D. 1890. Hence, was at his death 44 years, six months, and nineteen days old. While he was a small boy, his father, Mr. Bayliss Edens moved from Ioni Creek to North Elkhart Creek, near the Eternity River, in Houston Co., and settled a home. This place was the home of his boyhood, youth, and early manhood. His father was a TX Pioneer, being one of the first citizens of the Co.. In 1861 the unfortunate rebellion came up, and Frank, though but sixteen years old, was trilled with the spirit that thrilled and animated the heart of every true Southern man, and when the call was made for volunteer to enlist in defense of what was believed to be Southern rights, he promptly enlisted under Capt. R. S. Pridgen, Company H., Green's Regiment, Sybley's Brigade. He served his country creditable and nobly for more than four years, came home under the white flag with "the boys in grey" and, like his comrades, shorn of all but a brave record and noble manhood.The four years hard schooling had thoroughly prepared him to grapple with stern adversity, and naturally possessing pluck and energy,m he entered actively into the graver responsibilities of life. He purchased wild lands on North Elkhart Creek, opened a farm and made his start. In a few years he entered single handed into the mercantile business, first at Pleasant Hill,but much more extensively at Grapeland soon after it sprang up, and prosecuted his business with great energy and success, still running his farming interest. Realizing that it was not good to be alone, he soon arranged a comfortable abode for a helpmate and sought the hand of Saran, the oldest daughter of Rheuben Matthews, deceased, one of the oldest and best citizens of Houston Co.. Soon a lovely infant girl was born to them, and their happiness was increased; but alas! a disease fastened upon the young mother and she was taken from him, leaving to him his little daughter Luna, who has grown to womanhood and survives him. He lived alone several years with his little daughter before he sought in wedlock again, the hand of Miss Willie, youngest daughter of the deceased and highly lamented Dr. F. C. Meriwether, whose name is a household word for most families in Houston Co.. They were married and he found himself happy again. Some two years previous to his death, he invested in property in the town of Waxahachie, Ellis Co., TX, where he had made valuable resident improvements, and had moved there with his family to live.
He leaves a devoted wife and two promising daughters to mourn his early demise. In conclusion we shed a tear of sympathy and say in tenderness find relief in tears, and comfort in trusting Him who doeth all things well! Amen! G. M. Hollingsworth
Son of Balis Armstead Edens and Ruth Ann Grigsby.
Married; Sarah E. Mathews.
Daughter; Vivian died as an infant.
Dallas Morning News
February 4 1890
Obituary B. F. EDENS
Grapeland, Tex., Feb. 3.--B. F. EDENS, one of the first citizens of this place and one of Houston counties best, most substantial and energetic citizens, died here this morning at 7:20 o'clock.
He was born and reared in this county and was at his death about 45 years old. He was one of the oldest and best families of the county, and was always one of the foremost in progress and development. He was broad-hearted and generous and has ever been one of the benefactors of the county since entering into the activities of life, which he did early.
He leaves a sadly bereaved wife and two daughters besides many relatives and friends to mourn his death.
Houston Co. Collection Vol. 1 By: Bebe Beasley Ulrich Feb. 7, 1890 Obit for
Mr. B. F. Edens Last Saturday the community was pained to hear of the death of Mr. B. F. Edens of Grapeland. But a few days before he had been on the streets of Crockett mingling with friends. Mr. Eden was a native of Houston Co., his father, Baylers Edens, being one of the pioneers of the state, and living for many years on Ioui Creek where the subject of this sketch was born. Mr. Edens was married twice; the first time to Miss Sarah, daughter of the late Reuben Matthews and the second time to Miss Willie, daughter of Dr. F. L. Meriwether. After the first marriage, Mr. Edens commenced farming near Elkhart Creek in the northwestern part of the Co.. He was a successful farmer, and a large-hearted, open-minded neighbor and friend.
Mr. Eden leaves a wife and two daughters, his eldest daughter, Miss Luna, by the first wife and little Edna by the second. Houston Co. has lost one of her best citizens.
February 28, 1890
In Memory of B. F. Edens
The subject of this sketch was born in Ioni Creek, Anderson Co., TX, July 12 A.D. 1845, and died in Grapeland, Houston Co., TX, at the residence of Dr. L. Meriwether, 7:30 o"clock February 1, A.D. 1890. Hence, was at his death 44 years, six months, and nineteen days old. While he was a small boy, his father, Mr. Bayliss Edens moved from Ioni Creek to North Elkhart Creek, near the Eternity River, in Houston Co., and settled a home. This place was the home of his boyhood, youth, and early manhood. His father was a TX Pioneer, being one of the first citizens of the Co.. In 1861 the unfortunate rebellion came up, and Frank, though but sixteen years old, was trilled with the spirit that thrilled and animated the heart of every true Southern man, and when the call was made for volunteer to enlist in defense of what was believed to be Southern rights, he promptly enlisted under Capt. R. S. Pridgen, Company H., Green's Regiment, Sybley's Brigade. He served his country creditable and nobly for more than four years, came home under the white flag with "the boys in grey" and, like his comrades, shorn of all but a brave record and noble manhood.The four years hard schooling had thoroughly prepared him to grapple with stern adversity, and naturally possessing pluck and energy,m he entered actively into the graver responsibilities of life. He purchased wild lands on North Elkhart Creek, opened a farm and made his start. In a few years he entered single handed into the mercantile business, first at Pleasant Hill,but much more extensively at Grapeland soon after it sprang up, and prosecuted his business with great energy and success, still running his farming interest. Realizing that it was not good to be alone, he soon arranged a comfortable abode for a helpmate and sought the hand of Saran, the oldest daughter of Rheuben Matthews, deceased, one of the oldest and best citizens of Houston Co.. Soon a lovely infant girl was born to them, and their happiness was increased; but alas! a disease fastened upon the young mother and she was taken from him, leaving to him his little daughter Luna, who has grown to womanhood and survives him. He lived alone several years with his little daughter before he sought in wedlock again, the hand of Miss Willie, youngest daughter of the deceased and highly lamented Dr. F. C. Meriwether, whose name is a household word for most families in Houston Co.. They were married and he found himself happy again. Some two years previous to his death, he invested in property in the town of Waxahachie, Ellis Co., TX, where he had made valuable resident improvements, and had moved there with his family to live.
He leaves a devoted wife and two promising daughters to mourn his early demise. In conclusion we shed a tear of sympathy and say in tenderness find relief in tears, and comfort in trusting Him who doeth all things well! Amen! G. M. Hollingsworth
Married; Sarah E. Mathews.
Daughter; Vivian died as an infant.
Dallas Morning News
February 4 1890
Obituary B. F. EDENS
Grapeland, Tex., Feb. 3.--B. F. EDENS, one of the first citizens of this place and one of Houston counties best, most substantial and energetic citizens, died here this morning at 7:20 o'clock.
He was born and reared in this county and was at his death about 45 years old. He was one of the oldest and best families of the county, and was always one of the foremost in progress and development. He was broad-hearted and generous and has ever been one of the benefactors of the county since entering into the activities of life, which he did early.
He leaves a sadly bereaved wife and two daughters besides many relatives and friends to mourn his death.
Houston Co. Collection Vol. 1 By: Bebe Beasley Ulrich Feb. 7, 1890 Obit for
Mr. B. F. Edens Last Saturday the community was pained to hear of the death of Mr. B. F. Edens of Grapeland. But a few days before he had been on the streets of Crockett mingling with friends. Mr. Eden was a native of Houston Co., his father, Baylers Edens, being one of the pioneers of the state, and living for many years on Ioui Creek where the subject of this sketch was born. Mr. Edens was married twice; the first time to Miss Sarah, daughter of the late Reuben Matthews and the second time to Miss Willie, daughter of Dr. F. L. Meriwether. After the first marriage, Mr. Edens commenced farming near Elkhart Creek in the northwestern part of the Co.. He was a successful farmer, and a large-hearted, open-minded neighbor and friend.
Mr. Eden leaves a wife and two daughters, his eldest daughter, Miss Luna, by the first wife and little Edna by the second. Houston Co. has lost one of her best citizens.
February 28, 1890
In Memory of B. F. Edens
The subject of this sketch was born in Ioni Creek, Anderson Co., TX, July 12 A.D. 1845, and died in Grapeland, Houston Co., TX, at the residence of Dr. L. Meriwether, 7:30 o"clock February 1, A.D. 1890. Hence, was at his death 44 years, six months, and nineteen days old. While he was a small boy, his father, Mr. Bayliss Edens moved from Ioni Creek to North Elkhart Creek, near the Eternity River, in Houston Co., and settled a home. This place was the home of his boyhood, youth, and early manhood. His father was a TX Pioneer, being one of the first citizens of the Co.. In 1861 the unfortunate rebellion came up, and Frank, though but sixteen years old, was trilled with the spirit that thrilled and animated the heart of every true Southern man, and when the call was made for volunteer to enlist in defense of what was believed to be Southern rights, he promptly enlisted under Capt. R. S. Pridgen, Company H., Green's Regiment, Sybley's Brigade. He served his country creditable and nobly for more than four years, came home under the white flag with "the boys in grey" and, like his comrades, shorn of all but a brave record and noble manhood.The four years hard schooling had thoroughly prepared him to grapple with stern adversity, and naturally possessing pluck and energy,m he entered actively into the graver responsibilities of life. He purchased wild lands on North Elkhart Creek, opened a farm and made his start. In a few years he entered single handed into the mercantile business, first at Pleasant Hill,but much more extensively at Grapeland soon after it sprang up, and prosecuted his business with great energy and success, still running his farming interest. Realizing that it was not good to be alone, he soon arranged a comfortable abode for a helpmate and sought the hand of Saran, the oldest daughter of Rheuben Matthews, deceased, one of the oldest and best citizens of Houston Co.. Soon a lovely infant girl was born to them, and their happiness was increased; but alas! a disease fastened upon the young mother and she was taken from him, leaving to him his little daughter Luna, who has grown to womanhood and survives him. He lived alone several years with his little daughter before he sought in wedlock again, the hand of Miss Willie, youngest daughter of the deceased and highly lamented Dr. F. C. Meriwether, whose name is a household word for most families in Houston Co.. They were married and he found himself happy again. Some two years previous to his death, he invested in property in the town of Waxahachie, Ellis Co., TX, where he had made valuable resident improvements, and had moved there with his family to live.
He leaves a devoted wife and two promising daughters to mourn his early demise. In conclusion we shed a tear of sympathy and say in tenderness find relief in tears, and comfort in trusting Him who doeth all things well! Amen! G. M. Hollingsworth
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