PROMINENT CITIZEN DEAD
Marcus Amsler, One of Oldest Brenham Residents Passed Away
(Houston Post Special)
BRENHAM, Texas, Sept 8 -- Marcus Amsler, one of the oldest and most prominent citizens of this county, died at his home in Brenham Friday night after a long and painful illness. He was about 72 years old and is survived by a widow and the following children: Mrs. V.J. Schiller of Yokum, Mrs. Charles Koch of San Angelo, Fred L. Amsler of Brenham, and Marcus J. Amsler of Dallas. He also leaves 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held from his late residence Sunday afternoon, and interment will be made at Prairie Lea Cemetery.
Deceased was born in Austin County, but spent many years of his long life in Brenham. During the war between the States, when only 16 years of age, he was given a contract by the Confederate government to haul cotton to Mexico. He used about 40 teams and hauled the cotton overland, there being no railroads at that time. The roads were bad and the men were harassed by bandits, the bravery of the young captain being sorely tried.
Food was scarce in the States and on the return trips he did splendid service by loading his wagons with supplies of all kinds. At the close of the war he married Miss Hulda Hamm and moved to Montgomery County. Later he came to Brenham and engaged in the lumber business, later operating a cotton yard and engaging in the real estate business. In 1882 he was elected tax collector and served one term. He also served as alderman for many years.
The Houston Post
Sunday, Sep 9, 1917
Marcus Amsler, One of Oldest Brenham Residents Passed Away
(Houston Post Special)
BRENHAM, Texas, Sept 8 -- Marcus Amsler, one of the oldest and most prominent citizens of this county, died at his home in Brenham Friday night after a long and painful illness. He was about 72 years old and is survived by a widow and the following children: Mrs. V.J. Schiller of Yokum, Mrs. Charles Koch of San Angelo, Fred L. Amsler of Brenham, and Marcus J. Amsler of Dallas. He also leaves 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held from his late residence Sunday afternoon, and interment will be made at Prairie Lea Cemetery.
Deceased was born in Austin County, but spent many years of his long life in Brenham. During the war between the States, when only 16 years of age, he was given a contract by the Confederate government to haul cotton to Mexico. He used about 40 teams and hauled the cotton overland, there being no railroads at that time. The roads were bad and the men were harassed by bandits, the bravery of the young captain being sorely tried.
Food was scarce in the States and on the return trips he did splendid service by loading his wagons with supplies of all kinds. At the close of the war he married Miss Hulda Hamm and moved to Montgomery County. Later he came to Brenham and engaged in the lumber business, later operating a cotton yard and engaging in the real estate business. In 1882 he was elected tax collector and served one term. He also served as alderman for many years.
The Houston Post
Sunday, Sep 9, 1917
PROMINENT CITIZEN DEAD
Marcus Amsler, One of Oldest Brenham Residents Passed Away
(Houston Post Special)
BRENHAM, Texas, Sept 8 -- Marcus Amsler, one of the oldest and most prominent citizens of this county, died at his home in Brenham Friday night after a long and painful illness. He was about 72 years old and is survived by a widow and the following children: Mrs. V.J. Schiller of Yokum, Mrs. Charles Koch of San Angelo, Fred L. Amsler of Brenham, and Marcus J. Amsler of Dallas. He also leaves 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held from his late residence Sunday afternoon, and interment will be made at Prairie Lea Cemetery.
Deceased was born in Austin County, but spent many years of his long life in Brenham. During the war between the States, when only 16 years of age, he was given a contract by the Confederate government to haul cotton to Mexico. He used about 40 teams and hauled the cotton overland, there being no railroads at that time. The roads were bad and the men were harassed by bandits, the bravery of the young captain being sorely tried.
Food was scarce in the States and on the return trips he did splendid service by loading his wagons with supplies of all kinds. At the close of the war he married Miss Hulda Hamm and moved to Montgomery County. Later he came to Brenham and engaged in the lumber business, later operating a cotton yard and engaging in the real estate business. In 1882 he was elected tax collector and served one term. He also served as alderman for many years.
The Houston Post
Sunday, Sep 9, 1917
Marcus Amsler, One of Oldest Brenham Residents Passed Away
(Houston Post Special)
BRENHAM, Texas, Sept 8 -- Marcus Amsler, one of the oldest and most prominent citizens of this county, died at his home in Brenham Friday night after a long and painful illness. He was about 72 years old and is survived by a widow and the following children: Mrs. V.J. Schiller of Yokum, Mrs. Charles Koch of San Angelo, Fred L. Amsler of Brenham, and Marcus J. Amsler of Dallas. He also leaves 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held from his late residence Sunday afternoon, and interment will be made at Prairie Lea Cemetery.
Deceased was born in Austin County, but spent many years of his long life in Brenham. During the war between the States, when only 16 years of age, he was given a contract by the Confederate government to haul cotton to Mexico. He used about 40 teams and hauled the cotton overland, there being no railroads at that time. The roads were bad and the men were harassed by bandits, the bravery of the young captain being sorely tried.
Food was scarce in the States and on the return trips he did splendid service by loading his wagons with supplies of all kinds. At the close of the war he married Miss Hulda Hamm and moved to Montgomery County. Later he came to Brenham and engaged in the lumber business, later operating a cotton yard and engaging in the real estate business. In 1882 he was elected tax collector and served one term. He also served as alderman for many years.
The Houston Post
Sunday, Sep 9, 1917
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