Prof. Smith Ragsdale, a pioneer educator of Texas, died at his home, 366 Allen Street, at 5 o'clock yesterday morning. The funeral will take place from Trinity Methodist Church to Oakland Cemetery at 10 a. m. today, Rev. W. D. Bradfield, pastor of that church, conducting the service.
Born in Hempstead County, Arkansas, June 21, 1829, the deceased came to Texas with his parents in 1832. Early in his academic studies he came under the influence of Dr. J. S. P. McKenzie, the founder of the first college in Texas, near Clarksville. After completing his studies in 1850 he was married to Miss Martha E. McKenzie, the daughter of his preceptor. He then became professor of mathematics in the institution and with the exception of the years he served in the Confederate Army he was connected with the eductional work in the State up to a few years ago.
His reputtion was such that he was sought after everywhere. He assisted prominently in the organization of the Texas University. He planned the construction of the main building of the original university edifice and was proctor of the institution for the first two years of its existence.
Many of the ablest men of Texas received their scholastic instruction from Prof. Ragsdale. Among them were the late Judge George N. Aldredge of Dallas and the late Col. W. S. Herndon of Tyler. Col. W. L. Carwford was also one of his pupils. Years ago Prof. Ragsdale made the request of Col. Crawford that he deliver an address at his grave when he died. The orator consented to do so, but lest the matter should escape his memory, Prof. Ragsdale appointed Col. W. H. Gaston and Col. W. L. Holland to remind him of it. Yesterday afternoon the two gentlemen called on Col. Crawford at his office to discharge their commission Col. Crawford declared that he had made such a promise and that he would fulfill it.
The life of Prof. Ragsdale was linked with the history of the State. His relation with its struggle for independence was intimate as also with the perilous times of the Republic. With his mother he rode in an ox wagon in advance of Gen. Houston's army to escape from the oncoming Mexicans, his father dropping back to take part in the decisive battle of San Jacinto. He lived under the five flags which have been unfurled to the breezes of Texas. When the Civil War broke out he became Captain of a company in Gen. Maxey's Regiment and served in the army west of the Mississippi throughout the struggle. He had a wonderful memory, and his narration of the events of the early days was very graphic. His friends often urged him to write his personal recollections of those events, but his extreme reserve forbade.
Prof. Ragsdale is survived by his widow and his adopted daughter, Mrs. C. A. Bryant of Oak Cliff; three brothers, Matthew Ragsdale of Milam County, Milton Ragsdale of Dallas, and J. M. Ragsdale of Cleburne; and four sisters, Mrs. Sarah Williams of Kingsville, Tex.; Mrs. C. L. Mangum of Grants Pass, Ore.; Mrs. G. L. Adkisson of Waxahachie; and Mrs. Joseph Westmoreland of Western Texas.
Prof. Ragsdale said a few days before his death that he had been in Texas longer than any other person then living.
Out of respect to the memory of Prof. Ragsdale the Grand Jury will not be in session this forenoon and the members will attend the funeral in a body.
The Board of Education last night passed the following:
Whereas, we have learned with regret of the death of Prof. Smith Ragsdale, whose funeral will occur on Wednesday, Jan. 6 at 10 a. m. Therefore be it: "Resolved, that the members of the Board of Education attend the funeral of Prof. Ragsdale in a body."
Dallas News
01-06-1909
Transcribed by Carol Moore
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Born in Hempstead County, Arkansas, June 21, 1829, the deceased came to Texas with his parents in 1832. Early in his academic studies he came under the influence of Dr. J. S. P. McKenzie, the founder of the first college in Texas, near Clarksville. After completing his studies in 1850 he was married to Miss Martha E. McKenzie, the daughter of his preceptor. He then became professor of mathematics in the institution and with the exception of the years he served in the Confederate Army he was connected with the eductional work in the State up to a few years ago.
His reputtion was such that he was sought after everywhere. He assisted prominently in the organization of the Texas University. He planned the construction of the main building of the original university edifice and was proctor of the institution for the first two years of its existence.
Many of the ablest men of Texas received their scholastic instruction from Prof. Ragsdale. Among them were the late Judge George N. Aldredge of Dallas and the late Col. W. S. Herndon of Tyler. Col. W. L. Carwford was also one of his pupils. Years ago Prof. Ragsdale made the request of Col. Crawford that he deliver an address at his grave when he died. The orator consented to do so, but lest the matter should escape his memory, Prof. Ragsdale appointed Col. W. H. Gaston and Col. W. L. Holland to remind him of it. Yesterday afternoon the two gentlemen called on Col. Crawford at his office to discharge their commission Col. Crawford declared that he had made such a promise and that he would fulfill it.
The life of Prof. Ragsdale was linked with the history of the State. His relation with its struggle for independence was intimate as also with the perilous times of the Republic. With his mother he rode in an ox wagon in advance of Gen. Houston's army to escape from the oncoming Mexicans, his father dropping back to take part in the decisive battle of San Jacinto. He lived under the five flags which have been unfurled to the breezes of Texas. When the Civil War broke out he became Captain of a company in Gen. Maxey's Regiment and served in the army west of the Mississippi throughout the struggle. He had a wonderful memory, and his narration of the events of the early days was very graphic. His friends often urged him to write his personal recollections of those events, but his extreme reserve forbade.
Prof. Ragsdale is survived by his widow and his adopted daughter, Mrs. C. A. Bryant of Oak Cliff; three brothers, Matthew Ragsdale of Milam County, Milton Ragsdale of Dallas, and J. M. Ragsdale of Cleburne; and four sisters, Mrs. Sarah Williams of Kingsville, Tex.; Mrs. C. L. Mangum of Grants Pass, Ore.; Mrs. G. L. Adkisson of Waxahachie; and Mrs. Joseph Westmoreland of Western Texas.
Prof. Ragsdale said a few days before his death that he had been in Texas longer than any other person then living.
Out of respect to the memory of Prof. Ragsdale the Grand Jury will not be in session this forenoon and the members will attend the funeral in a body.
The Board of Education last night passed the following:
Whereas, we have learned with regret of the death of Prof. Smith Ragsdale, whose funeral will occur on Wednesday, Jan. 6 at 10 a. m. Therefore be it: "Resolved, that the members of the Board of Education attend the funeral of Prof. Ragsdale in a body."
Dallas News
01-06-1909
Transcribed by Carol Moore
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Prof. Smith Ragsdale, a pioneer educator of Texas, died at his home, 366 Allen Street, at 5 o'clock yesterday morning. The funeral will take place from Trinity Methodist Church to Oakland Cemetery at 10 a. m. today, Rev. W. D. Bradfield, pastor of that church, conducting the service.
Born in Hempstead County, Arkansas, June 21, 1829, the deceased came to Texas with his parents in 1832. Early in his academic studies he came under the influence of Dr. J. S. P. McKenzie, the founder of the first college in Texas, near Clarksville. After completing his studies in 1850 he was married to Miss Martha E. McKenzie, the daughter of his preceptor. He then became professor of mathematics in the institution and with the exception of the years he served in the Confederate Army he was connected with the eductional work in the State up to a few years ago.
His reputtion was such that he was sought after everywhere. He assisted prominently in the organization of the Texas University. He planned the construction of the main building of the original university edifice and was proctor of the institution for the first two years of its existence.
Many of the ablest men of Texas received their scholastic instruction from Prof. Ragsdale. Among them were the late Judge George N. Aldredge of Dallas and the late Col. W. S. Herndon of Tyler. Col. W. L. Carwford was also one of his pupils. Years ago Prof. Ragsdale made the request of Col. Crawford that he deliver an address at his grave when he died. The orator consented to do so, but lest the matter should escape his memory, Prof. Ragsdale appointed Col. W. H. Gaston and Col. W. L. Holland to remind him of it. Yesterday afternoon the two gentlemen called on Col. Crawford at his office to discharge their commission Col. Crawford declared that he had made such a promise and that he would fulfill it.
The life of Prof. Ragsdale was linked with the history of the State. His relation with its struggle for independence was intimate as also with the perilous times of the Republic. With his mother he rode in an ox wagon in advance of Gen. Houston's army to escape from the oncoming Mexicans, his father dropping back to take part in the decisive battle of San Jacinto. He lived under the five flags which have been unfurled to the breezes of Texas. When the Civil War broke out he became Captain of a company in Gen. Maxey's Regiment and served in the army west of the Mississippi throughout the struggle. He had a wonderful memory, and his narration of the events of the early days was very graphic. His friends often urged him to write his personal recollections of those events, but his extreme reserve forbade.
Prof. Ragsdale is survived by his widow and his adopted daughter, Mrs. C. A. Bryant of Oak Cliff; three brothers, Matthew Ragsdale of Milam County, Milton Ragsdale of Dallas, and J. M. Ragsdale of Cleburne; and four sisters, Mrs. Sarah Williams of Kingsville, Tex.; Mrs. C. L. Mangum of Grants Pass, Ore.; Mrs. G. L. Adkisson of Waxahachie; and Mrs. Joseph Westmoreland of Western Texas.
Prof. Ragsdale said a few days before his death that he had been in Texas longer than any other person then living.
Out of respect to the memory of Prof. Ragsdale the Grand Jury will not be in session this forenoon and the members will attend the funeral in a body.
The Board of Education last night passed the following:
Whereas, we have learned with regret of the death of Prof. Smith Ragsdale, whose funeral will occur on Wednesday, Jan. 6 at 10 a. m. Therefore be it: "Resolved, that the members of the Board of Education attend the funeral of Prof. Ragsdale in a body."
Dallas News
01-06-1909
Transcribed by Carol Moore
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Born in Hempstead County, Arkansas, June 21, 1829, the deceased came to Texas with his parents in 1832. Early in his academic studies he came under the influence of Dr. J. S. P. McKenzie, the founder of the first college in Texas, near Clarksville. After completing his studies in 1850 he was married to Miss Martha E. McKenzie, the daughter of his preceptor. He then became professor of mathematics in the institution and with the exception of the years he served in the Confederate Army he was connected with the eductional work in the State up to a few years ago.
His reputtion was such that he was sought after everywhere. He assisted prominently in the organization of the Texas University. He planned the construction of the main building of the original university edifice and was proctor of the institution for the first two years of its existence.
Many of the ablest men of Texas received their scholastic instruction from Prof. Ragsdale. Among them were the late Judge George N. Aldredge of Dallas and the late Col. W. S. Herndon of Tyler. Col. W. L. Carwford was also one of his pupils. Years ago Prof. Ragsdale made the request of Col. Crawford that he deliver an address at his grave when he died. The orator consented to do so, but lest the matter should escape his memory, Prof. Ragsdale appointed Col. W. H. Gaston and Col. W. L. Holland to remind him of it. Yesterday afternoon the two gentlemen called on Col. Crawford at his office to discharge their commission Col. Crawford declared that he had made such a promise and that he would fulfill it.
The life of Prof. Ragsdale was linked with the history of the State. His relation with its struggle for independence was intimate as also with the perilous times of the Republic. With his mother he rode in an ox wagon in advance of Gen. Houston's army to escape from the oncoming Mexicans, his father dropping back to take part in the decisive battle of San Jacinto. He lived under the five flags which have been unfurled to the breezes of Texas. When the Civil War broke out he became Captain of a company in Gen. Maxey's Regiment and served in the army west of the Mississippi throughout the struggle. He had a wonderful memory, and his narration of the events of the early days was very graphic. His friends often urged him to write his personal recollections of those events, but his extreme reserve forbade.
Prof. Ragsdale is survived by his widow and his adopted daughter, Mrs. C. A. Bryant of Oak Cliff; three brothers, Matthew Ragsdale of Milam County, Milton Ragsdale of Dallas, and J. M. Ragsdale of Cleburne; and four sisters, Mrs. Sarah Williams of Kingsville, Tex.; Mrs. C. L. Mangum of Grants Pass, Ore.; Mrs. G. L. Adkisson of Waxahachie; and Mrs. Joseph Westmoreland of Western Texas.
Prof. Ragsdale said a few days before his death that he had been in Texas longer than any other person then living.
Out of respect to the memory of Prof. Ragsdale the Grand Jury will not be in session this forenoon and the members will attend the funeral in a body.
The Board of Education last night passed the following:
Whereas, we have learned with regret of the death of Prof. Smith Ragsdale, whose funeral will occur on Wednesday, Jan. 6 at 10 a. m. Therefore be it: "Resolved, that the members of the Board of Education attend the funeral of Prof. Ragsdale in a body."
Dallas News
01-06-1909
Transcribed by Carol Moore
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