Jerome Kearby
JEROME KEARBY DEAD
McKinney Dailey Courier-Gazette, July 25, 1905
One of the Best Known Lawyers in the State Died at Denton
STUDIED LAW IN M’KINNEY
Under Judge Waddill – Died From Bright’s Disease.
Denton, Texas, July 25 – Major Jerome Claiborn Kearby of Dallas, one of the best known lawyers and politicians of the State of Texas, died in this city yesterday afternoon at 5:15 o’clock at the home of relatives.
Major Kearby was born in Arkadelphia, Ark., May 22, 1847, and lived there until about 8 years old, when he moved with his father to this city. He remained here until six years later, when he joined the Confederate Army as a member of Col. DeMorse’s regiment, with the company under the command of Capt. Mat Daugherty, which was organized at this place; he remained with the company until the end of the war, and until after the surrender of the Confederate forces.
After the surrender he returned to his home, where he remained a short time and went to McKinney, where he began the study of law under Judge Waddill. He remained in McKinney until he had received his license to practice and removed to Kaufman, where he practiced law for two years and finally went to Canton, Van Zandt county, where he was actively engaged in law practice for about eight years. Afterward he made Dallas his home up until about two years ago.
During his law career he attained a high reputation and was classed with the best legal talent of the State. In 1896 he made the race for Governor on the Populist ticket and had as an opponent Governor Charles Culberson. About twelve years ago he was named as the Congressional candidate by the Populist party and was defeated by the Democratic nominee. He was, during the year 1872, District Attorney of the Palestine district.
Major Kearby is survived by a wife and four children– Mrs. J. W. Mitchell of Fort Worth, Mrs. Fay Gordon of Thurber, Victor Kearby of near Mineral Wells and J. Kearby of Dallas. His brother, J. G. Kearby, resides at the present at Willis Point.
Major Kearby had been sick for the past three years with Bright’s disease and it was due in a great measure to this that his death occurred. He had spent the past two years at Mineral Wells for his health and came to his place about June 1. His condition for the past three weeks had been such that he had been forced to remain within his room. Yesterday afternoon about 5 o’clock he was attacked by a slight sinking sensation which grew rapidly worse until death came.
The funeral services were held this afternoon at the residence at 5 o’clock and interment made in the IOOF cemetery by the side of his sister.
McKinney Dailey Courier-Gazette, July 25, 1905
One of the Best Known Lawyers in the State Died at Denton
STUDIED LAW IN M’KINNEY
Under Judge Waddill – Died From Bright’s Disease.
Denton, Texas, July 25 – Major Jerome Claiborn Kearby of Dallas, one of the best known lawyers and politicians of the State of Texas, died in this city yesterday afternoon at 5:15 o’clock at the home of relatives.
Major Kearby was born in Arkadelphia, Ark., May 22, 1847, and lived there until about 8 years old, when he moved with his father to this city. He remained here until six years later, when he joined the Confederate Army as a member of Col. DeMorse’s regiment, with the company under the command of Capt. Mat Daugherty, which was organized at this place; he remained with the company until the end of the war, and until after the surrender of the Confederate forces.
After the surrender he returned to his home, where he remained a short time and went to McKinney, where he began the study of law under Judge Waddill. He remained in McKinney until he had received his license to practice and removed to Kaufman, where he practiced law for two years and finally went to Canton, Van Zandt county, where he was actively engaged in law practice for about eight years. Afterward he made Dallas his home up until about two years ago.
During his law career he attained a high reputation and was classed with the best legal talent of the State. In 1896 he made the race for Governor on the Populist ticket and had as an opponent Governor Charles Culberson. About twelve years ago he was named as the Congressional candidate by the Populist party and was defeated by the Democratic nominee. He was, during the year 1872, District Attorney of the Palestine district.
Major Kearby is survived by a wife and four children– Mrs. J. W. Mitchell of Fort Worth, Mrs. Fay Gordon of Thurber, Victor Kearby of near Mineral Wells and J. Kearby of Dallas. His brother, J. G. Kearby, resides at the present at Willis Point.
Major Kearby had been sick for the past three years with Bright’s disease and it was due in a great measure to this that his death occurred. He had spent the past two years at Mineral Wells for his health and came to his place about June 1. His condition for the past three weeks had been such that he had been forced to remain within his room. Yesterday afternoon about 5 o’clock he was attacked by a slight sinking sensation which grew rapidly worse until death came.
The funeral services were held this afternoon at the residence at 5 o’clock and interment made in the IOOF cemetery by the side of his sister.
