Haggard, Clint
UNCLE CLINT HAGGARD PASSES HIS 88TH BIRTHDAY
McKinney Examiner, 1926
Seventy years in Texas is a fine record. Seventy years of friend-making, seventy years of loving and kindly service to others in Texas is the record of Uncle Clint Haggard of near Plano. We noticed from the Star-Courier that on November 12, 1926 that dear brother Haggard reached his eighty-eighth birthday and on that day in his home the event was observed as stated in the following manner:
Those present were Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Shepard Sr., Mr. and Mrs. John Haggard and daughter, Martha Kate, Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Bishop, Mrs. Emma Bishop. His nephew, J. Will Haggard, his niece, Mrs. Mary Lunsford and her son, Fred, and old friends, Mrs. J. H. Allen and Mrs. J. K. Aldridge and Joe Evans Jr.
A sumptuous dinner was served. The centerpiece was a large white cake with pink trimmings and name and age of honoree, the cake being presented by the five children who were present. All had a very pleasant day. No one enjoyed the occasion more than Mr. Haggard.
Native of Kentucky.
Uncle Clint has resided in Texas for seventy years and is one of the count’s most highly esteemed and beloved citizens.
Christmas, 1906.
The following is taken from his diary and was written by him on Christmas, 1926:
“Fifty years in Texas – 1906. I was born in Clark county, Kentucky, November 12, 1838. Came to look at Texas Christmas, 1956. Was in Clarksville, Texas at cousin Garrett Igo’s. We went down on Red River hunting; killed two bears. That winter was cold, sleet was on the ground for over a week. Trees broke down. We went to Clarksville, five miles, on the ice, skating and sliding a foot. This is my fiftieth Christmas in Texas. Came to Collin county was at cousin, A. E. Quisenberry’s the night the frost killed the wheat in April 1857. Got acquainted with Capt. Carpenter and his good wife. Her sunshiny disposition made me wonder if she had a sister like her. I went back to Kentucky and moved out that fall. We were married Sept. 1, 1859. My mother died when I was eight years old. My sisters had all married and had children older than I was. My next brother was 11 years older than me, and about the time I was growing up all was gone to homes of their own. So my father and I were left alone, except for the darkies. My brothers said he petted and spoiled me.
He came to Texas with me and died in 1858. Since I was married my wife has petted and spoiled me, which I am glad they did for it has made the world brighter and more beautiful to me. My wife never quarreled with me. And never spoke a cross word to me that I remember of – never when I had bad luck say “I told you so.” When I would bring my friends no difference how many, she never said “What did you bring them folks here for,” but always met them with a smile and made their stay pleasant. We have raised eight children to be grown. Five girls and three boys. Lost one grand good boy at the age of twenty-three. The balance are all living and doing well and are a noble set of boys and girls, of whom we have a good right to be proud of all of them. And hope they will imitate the life of their mother, and raise a family that will be an honor to their country and a blessing to mankind and a helper to Christianity and workers for Christ.
Among the best women I knew were Mrs. Capt. Carpenter, Mrs. Garret Igo (she was a Haggard) Mrs. James Bush and others. Cousin Arie Barnett’s mother, the last, but not the least was my Kate. They have made my life better and brighter for which I am proud and truly thankful. If I should worship anything on earth it would be a good woman. If there are bad women I do not know them and I am glad of that. Our children have been good and obedient – never talking back or saying “I won’t do it.” But helpful and pleasant to their parents and to one another. Never quarreling among themselves, but bright and cheerful, and we have been surrounded by good friends and kind neighbors, and we are proud of our connection and good people for which I am truly thankful.
I gave each of the children fifty dollars pin money for them to remember my fiftieth anniversary in Texas, and when I had given the children their’s Kate says “where is mine?” So I gave her fifty also. Some bought one thing and some another but all have some keepsake to remember my anniversary in Texas but 1909 will be our fiftieth wedding anniversary and if it is the Lord’s will if all are spared we hope to have another jubilee and have cause for rejoicing.”
“C. S. Haggard.”
The Examiner force joins the many friends of this truly good man in congratulations. All the tributes he has received from time are well merited. He has lived a life that if all would pattern after there would be less sorrow in the world.
This writer and his wife attended the fiftieth wedding anniversary of which Brother Haggard hoped would come to pass. It was attended by 500 relatives and friends.
McKinney Examiner, 1926
Seventy years in Texas is a fine record. Seventy years of friend-making, seventy years of loving and kindly service to others in Texas is the record of Uncle Clint Haggard of near Plano. We noticed from the Star-Courier that on November 12, 1926 that dear brother Haggard reached his eighty-eighth birthday and on that day in his home the event was observed as stated in the following manner:
Those present were Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Shepard Sr., Mr. and Mrs. John Haggard and daughter, Martha Kate, Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Bishop, Mrs. Emma Bishop. His nephew, J. Will Haggard, his niece, Mrs. Mary Lunsford and her son, Fred, and old friends, Mrs. J. H. Allen and Mrs. J. K. Aldridge and Joe Evans Jr.
A sumptuous dinner was served. The centerpiece was a large white cake with pink trimmings and name and age of honoree, the cake being presented by the five children who were present. All had a very pleasant day. No one enjoyed the occasion more than Mr. Haggard.
Native of Kentucky.
Uncle Clint has resided in Texas for seventy years and is one of the count’s most highly esteemed and beloved citizens.
Christmas, 1906.
The following is taken from his diary and was written by him on Christmas, 1926:
“Fifty years in Texas – 1906. I was born in Clark county, Kentucky, November 12, 1838. Came to look at Texas Christmas, 1956. Was in Clarksville, Texas at cousin Garrett Igo’s. We went down on Red River hunting; killed two bears. That winter was cold, sleet was on the ground for over a week. Trees broke down. We went to Clarksville, five miles, on the ice, skating and sliding a foot. This is my fiftieth Christmas in Texas. Came to Collin county was at cousin, A. E. Quisenberry’s the night the frost killed the wheat in April 1857. Got acquainted with Capt. Carpenter and his good wife. Her sunshiny disposition made me wonder if she had a sister like her. I went back to Kentucky and moved out that fall. We were married Sept. 1, 1859. My mother died when I was eight years old. My sisters had all married and had children older than I was. My next brother was 11 years older than me, and about the time I was growing up all was gone to homes of their own. So my father and I were left alone, except for the darkies. My brothers said he petted and spoiled me.
He came to Texas with me and died in 1858. Since I was married my wife has petted and spoiled me, which I am glad they did for it has made the world brighter and more beautiful to me. My wife never quarreled with me. And never spoke a cross word to me that I remember of – never when I had bad luck say “I told you so.” When I would bring my friends no difference how many, she never said “What did you bring them folks here for,” but always met them with a smile and made their stay pleasant. We have raised eight children to be grown. Five girls and three boys. Lost one grand good boy at the age of twenty-three. The balance are all living and doing well and are a noble set of boys and girls, of whom we have a good right to be proud of all of them. And hope they will imitate the life of their mother, and raise a family that will be an honor to their country and a blessing to mankind and a helper to Christianity and workers for Christ.
Among the best women I knew were Mrs. Capt. Carpenter, Mrs. Garret Igo (she was a Haggard) Mrs. James Bush and others. Cousin Arie Barnett’s mother, the last, but not the least was my Kate. They have made my life better and brighter for which I am proud and truly thankful. If I should worship anything on earth it would be a good woman. If there are bad women I do not know them and I am glad of that. Our children have been good and obedient – never talking back or saying “I won’t do it.” But helpful and pleasant to their parents and to one another. Never quarreling among themselves, but bright and cheerful, and we have been surrounded by good friends and kind neighbors, and we are proud of our connection and good people for which I am truly thankful.
I gave each of the children fifty dollars pin money for them to remember my fiftieth anniversary in Texas, and when I had given the children their’s Kate says “where is mine?” So I gave her fifty also. Some bought one thing and some another but all have some keepsake to remember my anniversary in Texas but 1909 will be our fiftieth wedding anniversary and if it is the Lord’s will if all are spared we hope to have another jubilee and have cause for rejoicing.”
“C. S. Haggard.”
The Examiner force joins the many friends of this truly good man in congratulations. All the tributes he has received from time are well merited. He has lived a life that if all would pattern after there would be less sorrow in the world.
This writer and his wife attended the fiftieth wedding anniversary of which Brother Haggard hoped would come to pass. It was attended by 500 relatives and friends.
C. S. HAGGARD ONLY LIVING MEMBER OF MASONIC LODGE ORGANIZED IN 1858; MET IN OLD SPRING CREEK SCHOOL HOUSE
Newspaper by Joe Will Beverly.
The editor is in receipt of a letter frm Joe Will Beverly of Crowell, Texas, but a native of Plano. He says: “I have just read the last issue of your paper, in which there is a letter from R. H. Brown that was written for the McKinney Enquirer, December 19, 1881. Such historical items are interesting to most readers, so I will give you an article pertaining to the Masonic Lodge of Plano.”
Organized in 1858.
The old Lodge No. 235 was granted a dispensation May 10, 1858, was organized and held its meetings in the old Spring Creek school house. The officers were:
James Wilson, W. M.
Geo. W. Barnett, S. W.
Geo. R. Yantis, J. W.
The list of members as reported in 1859 is as follows:
Geo. R. Yantis, W. M.
F. J. Vance, S. W.
James Thomas, J. W.
S. M. Wilkins, Treasurer
Joe Forman, Secretary
B. F. Mathews, S. D.
G. W. Givins, J. D.
J. C. Forman, S. S.
Wm. Sachse, J. S.
Wm. H. Robb, Tyler.
Other members were Jas. Wilson, E. E. Pagues, J. G. Vance, J. C. Fain, J. C. Givins, Wm. Hunter, John Salmons, John Beverly, Wm. Forman, S. Coffee, R. Fitzhugh, J. E. Harrison, W. C. McKamey, J. R. Skiles, and T. J. Malone.
From the report of 1860 it seems that John Beverly was the first to be initiated, passed and raised.
The following seems to have been added by affiliation:
Matthew Givins, E. M. Wilkins, D. C. Forman, W. L. Campbell, Wm. Loveless, Anthony Walton, W. G. Matthews, John Rogan, C. S. Haggard, H. H. Gibson, O. H. Jones and O. L. M. Parker.
Gilford M. Beverly is reported as an entered apprentice and H. H. Gossum as a Fellow Craft.
About the time the Civil War commenced the lodge built a hall and was moved to Plano. In 1881 the building and all records were burned and the lodge finally dismissed. The present lodge now No. 786 was granted a charter in December 1894.
For the most of this information I am indebted to Grand Secretary, W. B. Pearson. He says the ink faded so that it is difficult to get some of the names correctly.
If G. M. Beverly had not been a Mason we would never have had information of him after he was taken prisoner to New Orleans where he died. A doctor in the city who was a Mason and a Southern man found him and gave kind and careful attention and wrote to my father.
I was from childhood and on for many years personally acquainted and associated with all but four of these brethren. These four were Wm. Hunter, J. E. Harrison, H. G. Gibson and W. H. Jones. Wm. H. Robb’s burial at the old Routh grave yard was the first Masonic Funeral held by this lodge.
A goodly number of the present membership will see in this the names of their fathers and grandfathers. I am quite sure that of the list here given there is only one now living; that is the grand old man Clint S. Haggard, whom we all respect, honor and love.
Newspaper by Joe Will Beverly.
The editor is in receipt of a letter frm Joe Will Beverly of Crowell, Texas, but a native of Plano. He says: “I have just read the last issue of your paper, in which there is a letter from R. H. Brown that was written for the McKinney Enquirer, December 19, 1881. Such historical items are interesting to most readers, so I will give you an article pertaining to the Masonic Lodge of Plano.”
Organized in 1858.
The old Lodge No. 235 was granted a dispensation May 10, 1858, was organized and held its meetings in the old Spring Creek school house. The officers were:
James Wilson, W. M.
Geo. W. Barnett, S. W.
Geo. R. Yantis, J. W.
The list of members as reported in 1859 is as follows:
Geo. R. Yantis, W. M.
F. J. Vance, S. W.
James Thomas, J. W.
S. M. Wilkins, Treasurer
Joe Forman, Secretary
B. F. Mathews, S. D.
G. W. Givins, J. D.
J. C. Forman, S. S.
Wm. Sachse, J. S.
Wm. H. Robb, Tyler.
Other members were Jas. Wilson, E. E. Pagues, J. G. Vance, J. C. Fain, J. C. Givins, Wm. Hunter, John Salmons, John Beverly, Wm. Forman, S. Coffee, R. Fitzhugh, J. E. Harrison, W. C. McKamey, J. R. Skiles, and T. J. Malone.
From the report of 1860 it seems that John Beverly was the first to be initiated, passed and raised.
The following seems to have been added by affiliation:
Matthew Givins, E. M. Wilkins, D. C. Forman, W. L. Campbell, Wm. Loveless, Anthony Walton, W. G. Matthews, John Rogan, C. S. Haggard, H. H. Gibson, O. H. Jones and O. L. M. Parker.
Gilford M. Beverly is reported as an entered apprentice and H. H. Gossum as a Fellow Craft.
About the time the Civil War commenced the lodge built a hall and was moved to Plano. In 1881 the building and all records were burned and the lodge finally dismissed. The present lodge now No. 786 was granted a charter in December 1894.
For the most of this information I am indebted to Grand Secretary, W. B. Pearson. He says the ink faded so that it is difficult to get some of the names correctly.
If G. M. Beverly had not been a Mason we would never have had information of him after he was taken prisoner to New Orleans where he died. A doctor in the city who was a Mason and a Southern man found him and gave kind and careful attention and wrote to my father.
I was from childhood and on for many years personally acquainted and associated with all but four of these brethren. These four were Wm. Hunter, J. E. Harrison, H. G. Gibson and W. H. Jones. Wm. H. Robb’s burial at the old Routh grave yard was the first Masonic Funeral held by this lodge.
A goodly number of the present membership will see in this the names of their fathers and grandfathers. I am quite sure that of the list here given there is only one now living; that is the grand old man Clint S. Haggard, whom we all respect, honor and love.
