Blocker, Dan b. December 10, 1928 d. May 13, 1972 Actor. He is best remembered for his role of ‘Hoss Cartwright' in the TV series, "Bonanza," which ran from 1959 to 1972. Born in Bowie County, Texas, he entered the movie and television field in 1955 with his first role in the film, "Hook a Crook" (1955). He began taking small cameo roles on television, in such programs (mostly westerns) as "Gunsmoke," "Playhouse 90," "Cheyenne," "Tales of Wells Fargo," "The Restless Gun," "Maverick," "The Rifleman," and "Zane Grey Theater." He continued to...[Read More] (Bio by: Kit and Morgan Benson) Cause of death: Pulmonary embolisim Woodmen Cemetery, De Kalb, Bowie County, Texas, USA
Dunn, Poindexter b. 1834 d. 1914 US Congressman. Elected to represent Arkansas's 1st District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1879 to 1889. Also served as a Member of the Arkansas State Legislature. (Bio by: K) Rose Hill Cemetery, Texarkana, Bowie County, Texas, USA
Henry, Robert Lee b. May 12, 1864 d. July 9, 1931 US Congressman. Elected to represent Texas's 1st, 7th, and 11th Districts in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1897 to 1917. Also served as Mayor of Texarkana, Texas, in 1890. (Bio by: K) Rose Hill Cemetery, Texarkana, Bowie County, Texas, USA
Patman, John William 'Wright' b. August 6, 1893 d. March 7, 1976 US Congressman. Served in the United States Army during World War I (1914-1918). Elected to represent Texas's 1st District in the United States House of Representatives, serving form 1929 to his death in 1976. Also served as a member of Texas State House of Representatives from 1921 to 1924. (Bio by: K) Hillcrest Cemetery, Texarkana, Bowie County, Texas, USA
Sheppard, John Levi b. April 13, 1852 d. October 11, 1902 US Congressman. He was elected to represent Texas's 4th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1899 until his death in 1902. Rose Hill Cemetery, Texarkana, Bowie County, Texas, USA
Sheppard, Morris b. May 28, 1875 d. April 9, 1941 US Congressman, US Senator. Elected to represent Texas's 1st and 4th Districts in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1902 to 1913. Also served as a United States Senator from Texas from 1913 until his death in 1941. (Bio by: K) Hillcrest Cemetery, Texarkana, Bowie County, Texas, USA
b. December 10, 1928 d. May 13, 1972