Person:John Rhoades (7)

Notes

Pleasant Valley Baptist Church Early church clerks included: J. A. J. Rhodes, 1899

Obit

JOHN ANDREW JACKSON RHOADES (WILLIAM A. RHODES, JOHN A.) was born Feb 29, 1856 in Ala, and died Mar 04, 1932 in McGirk, Hamilton Co, Tx Source: Hico News- Review Obituary notice dated March 11, 1932:J. A. J. Rhoades, affectionately known to his multitude of friends as " Grandpa Rhoades", died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J.M. Williams, in the McGirk community on Friday morning, March 4, at 5:40 o'clock. The body was laid to rest in the McGirk Cemetary on Friday afternoon at four o'clock. Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Jackson Sparkman, of Pecan Wells were held in the school building. The Board of Trustees authorized the teachers to dismiss school on Friday as a mark of respect to "Grandpa Rhoades" and his family, who are highly respected residents of that section of our county. J.A.J. Rhoades was born in the State of Alabama, February 29, 1856. When a small boy he moved with his parents to Texas, and they settled in Johnson County where he grew up and was happily married to Miss Lou Ward, who preceeded him in death many years ago He was the father of seven children, two of whom died when small. Surviving him are two daughters, Mrs. J.M. Williams and ,Mrs. Dora Moore, and three sons, Henry John, and Jake Rhoades all of whom except his son, Henry, were with him in his last illness and were present for his funeral. "Grandpa Rhoades" had been a member of the Missionary Baptist Church for some forty-five years and his life in his home and amongst the people wherever he made his home was exemplary of true Christianity. He had been living in Hamilton county almost continuously since 1888. He was liked and respected by everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. The bereaved loved ones and friends have the heartfelt sympathy of many friends.). He married LUCY "LOU" ANN WARD Oct 12, 1873 in Johnson Co, Tx (Source: Johnson County Marriage License Book# 3), daughter of ARTHUR WARD and LUCENDA MCMELLON. She was born 1856 in Ark, and died Bef. 1900 in Henderson Co., Tx Notes for JOHN ANDREW JACKSON RHOADES: In 1900 census of Hamilton Co, Tx as: 7 John J. Rhoades b. Feb 1855 Ala Jake Rhoades son, b Aug 1883 Texas Dora Rhoades daughter, b March 1884 On Sept 12, 2004 Mike Pruitt talks to Christine Rhoades

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   JOHN ANDREW JACKSON3 RHOADES (WILLIAM A.2 RHODES, JOHN A.1) was born Feb
   29, 1856 in Ala, and died Mar 04, 1932 in McGirk, Hamilton Co, Tx (Source: Hico News-
   Review Obituary notice dated March 11, 1932:J. A. J. Rhoades, affectionately known to
   his multitude of friends as " Grandpa Rhoades", died at the home of his daughter, Mrs.
   J.M. Williams, in the McGirk community on Friday morning, March 4, at 5:40 o'clock.
   The body was laid to rest in the McGirk Cemetary on Friday afternoon at four o'clock.
   Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Jackson Sparkman, of Pecan Wells were held in the
   school building. The Board of Trustees authorized the teachers to dismiss school on
   Friday as a mark of respect to "Grandpa Rhoades" and his family, who are highly
   respected residents of that section of our county. J.A.J. Rhoades was born in the State of
   Alabama, February 29, 1856. When a small boy he moved with his parents to Texas, and
   they settled in Johnson County where he grew up and was happily married to Miss Lou
   Ward, who preceeded him in death many years ago. He was the father of seven children,
   two of whom died when small. Surviving him are two daughters, Mrs. J.M. Williams and
   Mrs. Dora Moore, and three sons, Henry, John, and Jake Rhoades all of whom except
   his son, Henry, were with him in his last illness and were present for his funeral.
   "Grandpa Rhoades" had been a member of the Missionary Baptist Church for some
   forty-five years and his life in his home and amongst the people wherever he made his
   home was exemplary of true Christianity. He had been living in Hamilton county almost
   continuously since 1888. He was liked and respected by everyone who had the privilege
   of knowing him. The bereaved loved ones and friends have the heartfelt sympathy of
   many friends.). He married LUCY "LOU" ANN WARD Oct 12, 1873 in Johnson Co, Tx
   (Source: Johnson County Marriage License Book# 3), daughter of ARTHUR WARD and
   LUCENDA MCMELLON. She was born 1856 in Ark, and died Bef. 1900 in Henderson
   Co., Tx.
   Notes for JOHN ANDREW JACKSON RHOADES:
   In 1900 census of Hamilton Co, Tx as:
   7
   John J. Rhoades b. Feb 1855 Ala
   Jake Rhoades son, b Aug 1883 Texas
   Dora Rhoades daughter, b March 1884

2. ↑ 1900 census.

   John J Rhoades
   [John A Rhoades]
   Home in 1900: Justice Precinct 2, Hamilton, Texas
   Age: 45
   Birth Date: Feb 1855
   Birthplace: Alabama
   Race: White
   Ethnicity: American
   Relationship to head-of-house: Head
   Father's Birthplace: Alabama
   Mother's Birthplace: Tennessee
   Marital Status: Widowed
   Residence : Justice Precinct 2, Hamilton, Texas
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   Household Members: Name Age
   John J Rhoades 45
   Jake Rhoades 16
   Dora Rhoades 14