James Allee
James Allee
Plano newspaper
by Joe W. Beverly
To The Memory of James M. , Who died at his home in Hardeman County, Tex., March 21st, 1889, aged forty years. He was born in the State of Arkansas moved with his father’s family to the Plano neighborhood, in Collin County, in 1870, was married to Miss Belle Brown in 1878. He was made a mason in Plano Lodge, and at the time of his death was junior Warden of the lodge lately organized at Margaret. This was the first Masonic procession and burial performed in the county.
His boyhood days having been spent in a section at country that was over run by the armies of the late war, he was greatly deprived of school advantages; but in later years he applied himself with more than ordinary diligence and secured an education that qualified him well for the business affairs of life. After a long and intimate association he was considered by the writer of this as more than an average man.
But few men have filled time stations of life in which they have served better than he has done. He moved to Hardeman County in Nov 1885, was elected sheriff and tax collector at the general election in 1886, and was reelected in 1888. The high regard and esteem in which he was held by the citizens of this county, is a beautiful tribute to his worth and merit. As an officer, he was prompt, vigilant, just and honest in the discharge of every duty required. As a citizen he was ever ready with word and work in whatever tended to the advancement of the interest of the community. He was liberal in all his views, while in no way in sympathy with the acts of men who were wrong and unjust. He was ever ready to make due allowance for the weakness and frailties of humanity.
As a church member his acts were characterized with more than ordinary liberality in the support of her institutions. As a friend he was one in whose fidelity all could safely confide. Many persons could attest to his acts of kindness for which he in no way had selfish interest to advance. In business matters, he was industrious and successful; and the foundation was laid by which he would have no doubt, in a few years enjoyed much of this world’s goods. But "the ways of providence are mysterious and past finding out." By his death we are most forcibly reminded of the uncertainty of life. One of the very strongest physical forms, was, in a few days, stricken down in spite of the most watchful and attentive care that physicians and a host of tender and sympathizing friends could give.
But with all the noble traits of character that were visible to the outer world, there is still another that none but his most intimate associates can ever realize; and that is the tender care and feeling he had for the loved ones at home. It was within the sacred precincts of home that the jewels of his character shone most brilliant.
While his business frequently required separation from his family, he was never a day nor hour longer than necessity and duty demanded. As a husband and father he was a model for kindness, and true devotion. No unguarded words or actions ever marred the happiness of his wife and children. Nothing afforded him such pleasure as their love and association.
To his wife, whose love and admiration for him was as sincere as a true and noble woman could give, no words of cheer can be expressed that can drive away the loneliness and sadness caused by the sudden loss of both husband and father.
May he who tempers the wind to the shorn land, guard and protect the family that has been so sorely bereft.
Plano newspaper
by Joe W. Beverly
To The Memory of James M. , Who died at his home in Hardeman County, Tex., March 21st, 1889, aged forty years. He was born in the State of Arkansas moved with his father’s family to the Plano neighborhood, in Collin County, in 1870, was married to Miss Belle Brown in 1878. He was made a mason in Plano Lodge, and at the time of his death was junior Warden of the lodge lately organized at Margaret. This was the first Masonic procession and burial performed in the county.
His boyhood days having been spent in a section at country that was over run by the armies of the late war, he was greatly deprived of school advantages; but in later years he applied himself with more than ordinary diligence and secured an education that qualified him well for the business affairs of life. After a long and intimate association he was considered by the writer of this as more than an average man.
But few men have filled time stations of life in which they have served better than he has done. He moved to Hardeman County in Nov 1885, was elected sheriff and tax collector at the general election in 1886, and was reelected in 1888. The high regard and esteem in which he was held by the citizens of this county, is a beautiful tribute to his worth and merit. As an officer, he was prompt, vigilant, just and honest in the discharge of every duty required. As a citizen he was ever ready with word and work in whatever tended to the advancement of the interest of the community. He was liberal in all his views, while in no way in sympathy with the acts of men who were wrong and unjust. He was ever ready to make due allowance for the weakness and frailties of humanity.
As a church member his acts were characterized with more than ordinary liberality in the support of her institutions. As a friend he was one in whose fidelity all could safely confide. Many persons could attest to his acts of kindness for which he in no way had selfish interest to advance. In business matters, he was industrious and successful; and the foundation was laid by which he would have no doubt, in a few years enjoyed much of this world’s goods. But "the ways of providence are mysterious and past finding out." By his death we are most forcibly reminded of the uncertainty of life. One of the very strongest physical forms, was, in a few days, stricken down in spite of the most watchful and attentive care that physicians and a host of tender and sympathizing friends could give.
But with all the noble traits of character that were visible to the outer world, there is still another that none but his most intimate associates can ever realize; and that is the tender care and feeling he had for the loved ones at home. It was within the sacred precincts of home that the jewels of his character shone most brilliant.
While his business frequently required separation from his family, he was never a day nor hour longer than necessity and duty demanded. As a husband and father he was a model for kindness, and true devotion. No unguarded words or actions ever marred the happiness of his wife and children. Nothing afforded him such pleasure as their love and association.
To his wife, whose love and admiration for him was as sincere as a true and noble woman could give, no words of cheer can be expressed that can drive away the loneliness and sadness caused by the sudden loss of both husband and father.
May he who tempers the wind to the shorn land, guard and protect the family that has been so sorely bereft.
