April 22, 2016......You have the wrong person listed as Thomas' mother. His mother was Rebecca Ellen Dansby, wife of Francis Meriwether Marks, not Rebecca Marks Meriwether, wife of Jacon Valentine Dansby.
...The Meriwether Society, Inc. (#46827721)
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Thomas Meriwether Marks, 86, founder of the Jack County Corn club, was the forerunner of all 4-H Clubs. Mr. Marks known as a "plain country editor" established the Jacksboro News in 1904. The News consolidated with the Jacksboro Gazette in 1910.
In 1907, he attempted to stage a corn show designated to encourage farmers to plant better seed and grow better crops. In 1908, he started making plans for another show, the first thing he did was organize the Jack County Corn Club and from this organization, the 4-H club in the nation was organized.
Mr. Marks quit the newspaper business to join the Texas A&M College Extension Service. He served as Jack County agent until 1917 when he transferred to Coryell County. In 1920, he went to Oklahoma to become the agent for Ellis County. In 1935, Mr. Marks was made Oklahoma county agent-at-large with headquarters at Stillwater. He made his home in Hollis in 1939 and retired in 1945. He operated a greenhouse and floral shop in Hollis for several years.
Survived by one son - Harvey Marks; one sister - Mrs. Ella Thomas; one brother - F.H. Marks.
Services were held at the Methodist Church at Hollis, Oklahoma.
The Jacksboro Gazette March 16, 1950 front page
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...The Meriwether Society, Inc. (#46827721)
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Thomas Meriwether Marks, 86, founder of the Jack County Corn club, was the forerunner of all 4-H Clubs. Mr. Marks known as a "plain country editor" established the Jacksboro News in 1904. The News consolidated with the Jacksboro Gazette in 1910.
In 1907, he attempted to stage a corn show designated to encourage farmers to plant better seed and grow better crops. In 1908, he started making plans for another show, the first thing he did was organize the Jack County Corn Club and from this organization, the 4-H club in the nation was organized.
Mr. Marks quit the newspaper business to join the Texas A&M College Extension Service. He served as Jack County agent until 1917 when he transferred to Coryell County. In 1920, he went to Oklahoma to become the agent for Ellis County. In 1935, Mr. Marks was made Oklahoma county agent-at-large with headquarters at Stillwater. He made his home in Hollis in 1939 and retired in 1945. He operated a greenhouse and floral shop in Hollis for several years.
Survived by one son - Harvey Marks; one sister - Mrs. Ella Thomas; one brother - F.H. Marks.
Services were held at the Methodist Church at Hollis, Oklahoma.
The Jacksboro Gazette March 16, 1950 front page
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Thank you Contributor: Searchers of our Past (47220553)
April 22, 2016......You have the wrong person listed as Thomas' mother. His mother was Rebecca Ellen Dansby, wife of Francis Meriwether Marks, not Rebecca Marks Meriwether, wife of Jacon Valentine Dansby.
...The Meriwether Society, Inc. (#46827721)
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Thomas Meriwether Marks, 86, founder of the Jack County Corn club, was the forerunner of all 4-H Clubs. Mr. Marks known as a "plain country editor" established the Jacksboro News in 1904. The News consolidated with the Jacksboro Gazette in 1910.
In 1907, he attempted to stage a corn show designated to encourage farmers to plant better seed and grow better crops. In 1908, he started making plans for another show, the first thing he did was organize the Jack County Corn Club and from this organization, the 4-H club in the nation was organized.
Mr. Marks quit the newspaper business to join the Texas A&M College Extension Service. He served as Jack County agent until 1917 when he transferred to Coryell County. In 1920, he went to Oklahoma to become the agent for Ellis County. In 1935, Mr. Marks was made Oklahoma county agent-at-large with headquarters at Stillwater. He made his home in Hollis in 1939 and retired in 1945. He operated a greenhouse and floral shop in Hollis for several years.
Survived by one son - Harvey Marks; one sister - Mrs. Ella Thomas; one brother - F.H. Marks.
Services were held at the Methodist Church at Hollis, Oklahoma.
The Jacksboro Gazette March 16, 1950 front page
Contributed by Searchers of Our Past
Thank you Contributor: Searchers of our Past (47220553)
...The Meriwether Society, Inc. (#46827721)
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Thomas Meriwether Marks, 86, founder of the Jack County Corn club, was the forerunner of all 4-H Clubs. Mr. Marks known as a "plain country editor" established the Jacksboro News in 1904. The News consolidated with the Jacksboro Gazette in 1910.
In 1907, he attempted to stage a corn show designated to encourage farmers to plant better seed and grow better crops. In 1908, he started making plans for another show, the first thing he did was organize the Jack County Corn Club and from this organization, the 4-H club in the nation was organized.
Mr. Marks quit the newspaper business to join the Texas A&M College Extension Service. He served as Jack County agent until 1917 when he transferred to Coryell County. In 1920, he went to Oklahoma to become the agent for Ellis County. In 1935, Mr. Marks was made Oklahoma county agent-at-large with headquarters at Stillwater. He made his home in Hollis in 1939 and retired in 1945. He operated a greenhouse and floral shop in Hollis for several years.
Survived by one son - Harvey Marks; one sister - Mrs. Ella Thomas; one brother - F.H. Marks.
Services were held at the Methodist Church at Hollis, Oklahoma.
The Jacksboro Gazette March 16, 1950 front page
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Thank you Contributor: Searchers of our Past (47220553)
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