The Wellington Leader January 17, 1946
S. R. Lowrie died Tuesday morning, January 8, a few days after he suffered a stroke.
A native Texan, Samuel Rockford Lowrie was born near Terrell March 30, 1873 and at the time of his death he was 72 years, 9 months and 8 days of age. To the many who had been his friends through the years he was affectionately know as Rock. He first came to this section of the state when he drove cattle through from East Texas. Later he worked for the Mill Iron Ranch as a cowboy for several years. In April 1894, Mr. Lowrie opened a barber shop in Wellington. A short time later he bought the lot at the southwest corner of the square and moved his shop there. He continued to own this building until only a few weeks ago. Altogether, he remained in this business more than 10 years.
Feeling that his health would be benefitted if he spent more time out of doors, he quit barbering and entered the real estate business. Not only was he among the first to engage in the business here, but he also remained in it longer than any other dealer in Wellington, leaving it only when his health failed.
Through his business Mr. Lowrie contributed much to the development of the town and gained the friendship of those early settlers, and many of those who came here later.
Mr. Lowrie was married to Miss Laura Buerger, a member of another pioneer family, in 1904.
For more than 40 years he was a member of the Methodist Church. He served as a member of its board of stewards for many years, and sang in the church choir. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias Lodge while that organization was active here.
Mr. Lowrie was of a quiet and modest nature, yet his friendly and neighborly qualities endeared him to his host of friends throughout the years.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. S. R. Lowrie of Wellington; a brother and sister, Mrs. Lee Farmer of Terrell and Zack T. Lowrie of Wellington. A number of more distant relatives also survive.
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S. R. Lowrie died Tuesday morning, January 8, a few days after he suffered a stroke.
A native Texan, Samuel Rockford Lowrie was born near Terrell March 30, 1873 and at the time of his death he was 72 years, 9 months and 8 days of age. To the many who had been his friends through the years he was affectionately know as Rock. He first came to this section of the state when he drove cattle through from East Texas. Later he worked for the Mill Iron Ranch as a cowboy for several years. In April 1894, Mr. Lowrie opened a barber shop in Wellington. A short time later he bought the lot at the southwest corner of the square and moved his shop there. He continued to own this building until only a few weeks ago. Altogether, he remained in this business more than 10 years.
Feeling that his health would be benefitted if he spent more time out of doors, he quit barbering and entered the real estate business. Not only was he among the first to engage in the business here, but he also remained in it longer than any other dealer in Wellington, leaving it only when his health failed.
Through his business Mr. Lowrie contributed much to the development of the town and gained the friendship of those early settlers, and many of those who came here later.
Mr. Lowrie was married to Miss Laura Buerger, a member of another pioneer family, in 1904.
For more than 40 years he was a member of the Methodist Church. He served as a member of its board of stewards for many years, and sang in the church choir. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias Lodge while that organization was active here.
Mr. Lowrie was of a quiet and modest nature, yet his friendly and neighborly qualities endeared him to his host of friends throughout the years.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. S. R. Lowrie of Wellington; a brother and sister, Mrs. Lee Farmer of Terrell and Zack T. Lowrie of Wellington. A number of more distant relatives also survive.
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The Wellington Leader January 17, 1946
S. R. Lowrie died Tuesday morning, January 8, a few days after he suffered a stroke.
A native Texan, Samuel Rockford Lowrie was born near Terrell March 30, 1873 and at the time of his death he was 72 years, 9 months and 8 days of age. To the many who had been his friends through the years he was affectionately know as Rock. He first came to this section of the state when he drove cattle through from East Texas. Later he worked for the Mill Iron Ranch as a cowboy for several years. In April 1894, Mr. Lowrie opened a barber shop in Wellington. A short time later he bought the lot at the southwest corner of the square and moved his shop there. He continued to own this building until only a few weeks ago. Altogether, he remained in this business more than 10 years.
Feeling that his health would be benefitted if he spent more time out of doors, he quit barbering and entered the real estate business. Not only was he among the first to engage in the business here, but he also remained in it longer than any other dealer in Wellington, leaving it only when his health failed.
Through his business Mr. Lowrie contributed much to the development of the town and gained the friendship of those early settlers, and many of those who came here later.
Mr. Lowrie was married to Miss Laura Buerger, a member of another pioneer family, in 1904.
For more than 40 years he was a member of the Methodist Church. He served as a member of its board of stewards for many years, and sang in the church choir. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias Lodge while that organization was active here.
Mr. Lowrie was of a quiet and modest nature, yet his friendly and neighborly qualities endeared him to his host of friends throughout the years.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. S. R. Lowrie of Wellington; a brother and sister, Mrs. Lee Farmer of Terrell and Zack T. Lowrie of Wellington. A number of more distant relatives also survive.
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S. R. Lowrie died Tuesday morning, January 8, a few days after he suffered a stroke.
A native Texan, Samuel Rockford Lowrie was born near Terrell March 30, 1873 and at the time of his death he was 72 years, 9 months and 8 days of age. To the many who had been his friends through the years he was affectionately know as Rock. He first came to this section of the state when he drove cattle through from East Texas. Later he worked for the Mill Iron Ranch as a cowboy for several years. In April 1894, Mr. Lowrie opened a barber shop in Wellington. A short time later he bought the lot at the southwest corner of the square and moved his shop there. He continued to own this building until only a few weeks ago. Altogether, he remained in this business more than 10 years.
Feeling that his health would be benefitted if he spent more time out of doors, he quit barbering and entered the real estate business. Not only was he among the first to engage in the business here, but he also remained in it longer than any other dealer in Wellington, leaving it only when his health failed.
Through his business Mr. Lowrie contributed much to the development of the town and gained the friendship of those early settlers, and many of those who came here later.
Mr. Lowrie was married to Miss Laura Buerger, a member of another pioneer family, in 1904.
For more than 40 years he was a member of the Methodist Church. He served as a member of its board of stewards for many years, and sang in the church choir. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias Lodge while that organization was active here.
Mr. Lowrie was of a quiet and modest nature, yet his friendly and neighborly qualities endeared him to his host of friends throughout the years.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. S. R. Lowrie of Wellington; a brother and sister, Mrs. Lee Farmer of Terrell and Zack T. Lowrie of Wellington. A number of more distant relatives also survive.
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