Jesse Stinson Boatwright

Listed as a farmer in the 1870 Federal Census, Cedar Creek, Crawford, AR, and in the 1880 Federal Census, Van Buren, Crawford, AR.

OBITUARY:

(Friday's Daily) Wagoner Weekly, Wagoner, OK:

The funeral of J. S. Boatright was held at 3 o'clock this afternoon at the family residence. Rev. J. N. Edwards, pastor of the Baptist church, conducted the service. The Masonic lodge took charge and conducted the burial services after the beautiful rites of that splendid and ancient order, of which the deceased was an honored member. The services were very largely attended, as Mr. Boatright was one of those men who attain a high place in the esteem of their community. His 76 years were well spent and he leaves an honored name and a life record without a flaw. Mr. Boatright was a scion of the pioneer stock whose sturdy manhood subdued a continent wilderness; whose inflexible moral fibre laid deep and broad the foundations of a great empire, and whose indefatigable energy built a

society which has never had an equal in this world. The deceased leaves a family to perpetuate his name, and it is hoped to transmit his virtues, for his was a life well worth the living.

Sources:

1. "Historical Southern Families," Volume XI, Mrs. John Bennett Boddie, Genealogical Publishing Co., Baltimore, 1967.

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