Dr. Isaac Michael Darter January 19, 1851 - October 11,1893 Dr. Isaac MIchael Darter was born on January 19,1851 to parents Francis and Mary Darter in Alabama. By 1859, the family moved to Stephenville, Texas¹ where his father was a farmer.² In Darter’s late teenage years, the family moved to Fort Worth.³ Isaac married Annie Gordon on April 8, 1877, and their wedding was officiated by Rev. W.Y. Taylor of the First Christian Church in Fort Worth.⁴ Early in their marriage, Isaac worked as a carpenter and they had their first son, Joseph, in 1879.⁵ Around this time Isaac makes a major career change. He enrolled in college in late 1880 in St. Louis, Missouri and later the University of Louisville Medical School. He graduated from medical school in Louisville, Kentucky on February 27, 1883.⁶ While in college, Isaac and Mary mourned the loss of their son, Joseph, on July 18, 1881. He died of cholera⁷ and is the only family member buried in St. Louis, Missouri. Annie was pregnant at the time with their second child, Francis, born on November 27, 1881.⁸ After graduation, Isaac and family returned back to Fort Worth where he practiced medicine for 10 years. He became the City Physician for Fort Worth in 1888 and also developed a special Laryngeal Catheter that was patented in 1892. In addition to his success in medicine, Isaac and Annie had two more sons, William and Issac. Writings provided by his grandson indicate Isaac was a talented musician and played violin for his family and friends.⁹ On October 11, 1893, Dr. Darter passed away in his home at the corner of Lipscomb and Jarvis St. (home no longer standing.) He was only 42 years old.¹⁰ In addition to Isaac, his parents and and three siblings are also buried at Pioneers Rest Cemetery. __________________________ [1] “Dr. I.M. Darter Dead,” Fort Worth Daily Gazette, Fort Worth, TX, Vol. 17, No. 322, Ed. 1, Wednesday, October 11, 1893, newspaper, October 11, 1893; Fort Worth, Texas. Portal to Texas History : accessed September 27, 2024) [2] “Michael Darter,” 1860 United States Federal Census, Stephenville, Erath, Texas, Pg. 9, Ancestry.com ;: accessed September 27, 2024. [3] “Isaac M Darter,” 1870 United States Federal Census, Precinct 4, Tarrant, Texas, Pg. 23, Ancestry.com : accessed September 27, 2024. [4] “I.M.Darter,” Texas, U.S., Select County Marriage Records, 1837-1965, Tarrant, 1876-1879, Pg. 121, Ancestry.com : accessed September 27, 2024. [5] “Mike Darter” 1880 United States Federal Census, Dist. 88, Tarrant, Texas, Pg. 15A, Ancestry.com : accessed September 27, 2024. [6] Darter, Dr. Michael, A Brief History of Isaac Michael Darter, MD & Annie Mary Gorden Darter of Fort Worth, Texas, 1 Aug 2007, RootsWeb.com ; accessed September 27, 2024. [7] “Joseph F Darter,” Missouri, U.S., Death Records, 1850-1931, St. Louis, 1880-1881, Pg. 245, Ancestry.com : accessed September 27, 2024. [8] “Francis Micheal Darter,” U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, Utah, All, Bridge, Harry - Fox Ward, [Pg. 900], Ancestry.com : accessed September 27, 2024. [9] Darter, Dr. Michael, “Life & Medical Practice In Fort Worth, Texas,” N.D. , The TXGe Web Project : accessed September 27, 2024. [10] “Dr. I.M. Darter Dead.” 1893. Block 2, Lot 17 [Explore the Map ]

Father William Bonaparte “Bony” Tucker Sr. October 5, 1824 - April 8, 1900 William Bonaparte “Bony” Tucker was born in Kentucky on October 5, 1824. In 1848, William married Mahala Ann Myers. In 1850 they were living in Casey County, Kentucky. Bony Sr. was a farmer, a skill he learned from his father. By 1853, the same year the Army abandoned Fort Worth, the couple moved to Texas to settle in what became known as Jarvis Heights in historic Northside Fort Worth. Bony Sr. quickly established himself in the area. In 1854 he was one of the founders of the new Masonic Temple. In 1856, he shifted careers from farming to politics when he was elected County Sheriff¹ (he was just the third person to hold the position²). By 1858, he was elected District Clerk. Later he was elected County Judge, but unfortunately had to resign the position due to a legal technicality in 1867. This ended his political aspirations. At the age of 43, he switched careers again and focused his energy on real estate as he anticipated the railroad expansion coming to Fort Worth. He purchased large tracts of land, primarily in the south end of the city. In 1870, Bony Sr. also built a new homestead on the present day “Tucker Hill,” which was the first home to be built in what came to be known as the Historic Southside³ – thus he became known as the “Father of the Southside.”⁴ Today, the intersection of E. Tucker St. (named for him) and Main St. is near the location of his original home which was razed in 1907. In 1876, Bony Sr. was one of the influential people of Fort Worth that helped bring the railroad and streetcars to the city. Since his home sat high on a hill, he was able to watch the railroad construction from the porch of his home. Bony Sr. died on April 8, 1900 in Fort Worth, Texas. Bony Sr. is buried in Pioneers Rest Cemetery alongside his wife Mahala and 5 of their 6 children.⁵ Sons Rowan Hardin Tucker Sr. October 1, 1855 - June 6, 1920 William Bonaparte “Bony” Tucker Jr. September 5, 1861 - November 8, 1887 Rowan Hardin Tucker , the first son born to William and Mahala (née Myers) Tucker, was born on October 1, 1855 in Fort Worth, Texas. At the beginning of the American Civil War, the Tuckers had their second son on September 5, 1861, in Fort Worth, Texas named William Bonaparte “Bony” Tucker Jr. The boys grew up with four sisters – at first on the Historic Northside and later in the homestead built by their father located on “Tucker Hill” on the edge of the Historic Southside of Fort Worth. In 1878, Rowan followed his father’s footsteps and began a career in Law Enforcement as a Deputy Sheriff. By 1885, both Rowan and brother Bony Jr. held the title of Deputy Sheriff. In early 1886, both brothers acted as guards when railroad employees across Texas and many other states went on strike.⁶ The effect of the strike was felt all over town and the country and tensions were high. With the threat of vandalism and loitering on the tracks by railroad employees and sympathizers, the Sheriff ordered his deputy officers to block the strikers and to break up crowds. On April 3, 1886, both brothers took part in what would be known as Fort Worth’s “Battle of Buttermilk Junction” when striking union rail workers ambushed a heavily guarded train engine the railroad was trying to move.⁷ By the summer of 1887, Bony Jr. decided to take a job as a guard for the Northbound Sante Fe railroad. The first stop after leaving Fort Worth was Gainesville, Texas. It was at this stop that Bony Jr. began to befriend a local brothel owner named Hazel Creeland. As the months went on, their presence was noticed in Gainesville. Their companionship became on the radar of the local authorities. On November 8, 1887, a police officer shot Bony Jr. on the streets of Gainesville near the present-day courthouse after he refused to pay a fine for riding with a prostitute. Bony Jr.’s body was returned to Fort Worth. Since he was a Volunteer Fireman in Fort Worth, he was given a formal burial by his fellow fireman. He was only 26 years old at the time of his death. Unlike his brother, Rowan remained in Fort Worth. He left behind his career in law enforcement in 1888, just a year after the death of his brother and became a claim agent for the Fort Worth & Denver City Railroad. He held this position for the rest of his life. He also was elected to the City Council and represented the Fifth Ward on the Southside for four terms.⁸ He was a Mason and was a member of the Blue Lodge No. 148. On June 6, 1920, Rowan passed away at his home on “Tucker Hill” at the age of 65. He left behind his wife Louise (née Archer) Tucker along with two children.⁹ Rowan is buried in the Tucker family plot in Pioneers Rest alongside his parents, several siblings, a daughter named Ethel (who died young), and his wife, Louise. __________________________ [1] “Bony Tucker: History at the Top of the Hill (Wheeze).” Hometown by Handlebar, 16 Jul 2022; https://hometownbyhandlebar.com/?p=29355 : accessed 12 Nov 2024. [2] “Ol’Bony’s Boys: The Long and Short of It.” Hometown by Handlebar, 7 Oct 2021; https://hometownbyhandlebar.com/?p=36121 : accessed 12 Nov 2024. [3] Bony, 2022. [4] Ol’Bony’s, 2021. [5] Bony, 2022. [6] Ol’Bony’s, 2021. [7] “Buttermilk and Blood (Part 1): ‘I’ll Kill the First Man Who Touches This Engine’.” Hometown by Handlebar, 3 Apr 2022; https://hometownbyhandlebar.com/?p=6874 : accessed 12 Nov 2024. [8] Ol’Bony’s, 2021. [9] “Rowan Hardin Tucker.” Find a Grave, Memorial ID# 18921253, 13 Apr 2007; https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18921253/rowan-hardin-tucker : accessed 12 Nov 2024. Block 3, Lot 73 [Explore the Map ]

General James J. Byrne Abt. 1841 - August 13, 1880 The early history of James J. Byrne is a bit of a mystery. Born to unknown parents on an unknown date sometime around 1841.¹ Some sources stated he was born in Ireland, while other sources state he was born in New York. Regardless, he was likely of Irish descent. Not much is known about James until the start of the Civil War as he enlisted into the 163rd Infantry on July 28, 1862 in New York City at the age of 21. On October 15, 1862, he was promoted to the rank of Major. Within just a few months of his promotion, he was resigned to the 63rd New York² Infantry and later moved to be in the 18th New York Calvary at the rank of Colonel. During his time with the 18th New York Calvary, he reached his top rank of General. He remained with the unit until he muterested out on May 31, 1866 in Victoria, TX.³ After the war, James stayed in Texas and in 1868 he was a U.S. Marshall for the Eastern District of Texas. By 1869, there was even mention that he would be a good candidate to be Governor of Texas. It was said that he was an “educated and accomplished gentleman, honorable, generons [SIC] in all instincts, won his spurs and his rank by gallantly fighting for the Union, when its very existence was a hazard…He was a fighting general during the war, and carries honorable scars on his person to attest his bravery.” By the mid 1870’s, James relocated to Fort Worth where he became a land agent and surveyor for the Texas & Pacific Railway. James married Mrs. Lilly Loving Wroten of Fort Worth on September 20, 1876 in Dallas, Texas. He was noted as being the “handsome young General.” The couple honeymooned in Marshall, Texas before returning to Fort Worth.⁴ Less than one year after his marriage to Lilly, they experienced the birth of their first and only child, Ida Delacy Bryne, on September 9, 1877. Sadly, Ida died less than 2 years later on June 2, 1879 in Fort Worth. By 1880, James was still working for the T&P Railway and now had the title of Chief of Surveying.⁵ Most of his work led him to survey work in West Texas. “In the summer of 1880, Byrne set off on a 600 mile trip west to El Paso to find the best route through the Guadalupe Mountains. Once in El Paso, Byrne continued onward toward Fort Quitman (located South East of El Paso) en route to Fort Davis. Among the members of the T&P survey party working in the area was Pat Dowling, an infamous Irishman and former soldier. Dowling and Byrne spent some of the long, lonely nights drinking together. One night at Ysleta Station the talk turned to death and dying, and Byrne blurted out, ‘Pat, I’m not afraid to die, but I don’t want to be buried where the wolves can get me.’ The men made a solemn pledge to each other and shook hands to seal it: If either were killed, the other would return his body to civilization for a decent burial. It was after this Byrne penned a couple of lengthy and detailed farewell letters to his wife.” Oddly this premonition was about to come true. “On Tuesday morning, August 10, Byrne set off from Fort Quitman…headed for Fort Davis in a …stagecoach. The only other person with him was his driver. They were about nine miles from Fort Quitman, just passing Quitman Canyon, when intercepted by a band of Apaches. Bullets soon smacked through the passenger compartment, striking Byrne in the hip and small of the back. Although his hip was shattered, neither wound was immediately fatal. One witness to the poor health of James said “I never saw a man die braver in my life.” James died on August 13, 1880 and was initially buried at the post cemetery at Fort Quitman.⁶ True to this promise, Pat Dowling would later go back to retrieve James’ body on a trip that spanned 52 days and 1,350 miles. Byrne’s funeral was held on November 21, 1880 at the Episcopal Church in Fort Worth⁷ a nd his casket was described to be of fine craftsmanship costing $200 (approximately $6000 today).⁸ He is laid to rest next to his daughter in Pioneers Rest Cemetery. __________________________ [1] New York in the War of the Rebellion, 3rd ed. Frederick Phisterer. Albany: J. B. Lyon Company, 1912, pg. 1103. New York State Military Museum and Veterans Research Center. Accessed on 16 Sept 2023; https://museum.dmna.ny.gov/application/files/7915/5421/3771/163rd_Infantry_CW_Roster.pdf. [2] New York in the War of the Rebellion, 1912, pg. 1103. [3] New York in the War of the Rebellion, 3rd ed. Frederick Phisterer. Albany: J. B. Lyon Company, 1912, pg. 1089. New York State Military Museum and Veterans Research Center. Accessed on 16 Sept 2023; https://dmna.ny.gov/historic/reghist/civil/rosters/cavalry/18thCavCW_Roster.pdf [4] “Connections: Premonitions and Pirouettes.” Hometown by Handlebar, 13 August 2022. Accessed 16 Sept 2023; https://hometownbyhandlebar.com/?p=3600. [5] “J.J. Bryne, Land Locator and Surveyor,” Fort Worth Daily Democrat, Fort Worth, Texas, Vol. 3, No. 350, Pg. 4, Ed. 1 Wednesday, August 20, 1879. Accessed 16 Sept 2023 ; https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1048968/m1/4. [6] Selcer, Richard F. “A Premonition Of Death: General James Byrne,” HistoryNet.com, 1 Mar 2017. Accessed 16 Sept 2023 ; https://www.historynet.com/a-premonition-of-death-general-james-byrne/. [7] “Arrival of Gen. Byrne’s Remains” and “Church Chimes,” Daily Democrat, Fort Worth, Texas, Vol. 4, No. 309, Pg. 4, Ed. 1 Sunday, November 21, 1880. Accessed 17 Sept 2023 ; https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1048853/m1/4. [8] “Personal,” Daily Democrat. Fort Worth, Texas, Vol. 4, No. 262, Pg. 3, Ed. 1 Tuesday, September 28, 1880. Accessed 17 Sept 2023 ; https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1048752/m1/3. Block 4, Lot 24 [Explore the Map ]

Captain Ephraim “Eph” Merrill Daggett June 3, 1810 - April 19, 1883 Captain Ephraim Merrill Daggett , also known as E.M. and Eph, was born on June 3, 1810 to Eleazer and Elizabeth Daggett. A Canadian by birth, Eph was the oldest of 6 children. While Eph was still a toddler, the War of 1812 began and his father Eleazer moved to the United States to join the war effort. The family moved just over the Canadian Border to Batavia, New York. This act was considered to be treason to Canada and their Canadian land/property was confiscated by the British government. When Eph was about 10 years old, the family moved from New York to Terre Haute, Indiana. His father was awarded land in Indiana from the U.S. Government for his allegiance to the U.S. and participation in the War of 1812. On December 15,1835, Eph married his first wife Pheroba Strouse in Parke County, Indiana. What happened to Pheroba is lost to time as we are unsure if she died or if the marriage ended in divorce. They had at least one known child together named Ephraim Beck Dagett, who was born in Jackson County, Missouri in 1838. Eph would arrive in Texas around 1839, along with his siblings and parents. His father secured land in Shelby County through a Texas Headright Certificate. He married his second wife in 1842, a widow named Carloine Matilda Adams. She brought 3 children into the marriage. At some point, Sam Houston and the Daggetts became friends, especially with Eph. It is likely the friendship became during the Regulator Moderator War of East Texas (1839-1844) as many members of the Daggett family, including Eph, were heavily involved in the conflict. Eph, alongside with his two brothers and sister Helen, become leaders of the Regulators. Sam Houston himself would negotiate with both sides in the conflict and a Peace Treaty was signed on July 24, 1844. In 1845, Texas entered the United States as the 28th State. Shortly after this, the Mexican-American War broke out and Eph fought in the war. He reached the rank of Captain and fought alongside Major Ripley Arnold, another notable name in Fort Worth history. After the war, Eph became interested in the land that is present day Fort Worth and made his first trip to the area in 1849 in anticipation of receiving a land grant for his participation in the Mexican-American war. He continued to live in Shelby County and was a state representative for his county in 1851 and 1853. Eph’s interests in Fort Worth continued to grow and in 1853 he bought a livery stable and hotel catty-corner from today’s historic courthouse. In 1854, Eph moved his entire family and property in a caravan of drawn oxen wagons and settled in the southern part of downtown Fort Worth (present day Fort Worth Convention area and south.) This happened to be the land he was awarded from the land grant and it would later be known as “Hell’s Half Acre” due to the lawlessness, brothels and saloons that popped up in this area. He continued to purchase large tracts of land throughout Tarrant County. In 1856, Eph was elected to the Texas State House of Representatives representing Tarrant County. By November of the same year, he was instrumental in obtaining the votes needed to relocate the Tarrant County Seat from Birdville, Texas to Fort Worth. Eph built the first courthouse located in Fort Worth, which was a wood frame structure with just three rooms. He would also financially help the building of the second courthouse. During the Civil War, Eph was a Brigadier General for the Confederate Army but exact details of his participation are unknown. After the war, Eph was instrumental in bringing the Texas & Pacific Railroad to the city and donated 96 acres south of town for tracks and a train station. He also donated land to the Catholic community for the present day St. Patrick’s Cathedral. His involvement , promotion and generous donations to the City of Fort Worth has afforded him the title “Father of Fort Worth.” A street just south of Downtown bears the name of Daggett as well as the schools E.M. Daggett Elementary and Daggett Middle School.¹ On April 19, 1883, Eph passed away and his funeral was held in the home of his son. At the time of his death, his estate was valued at $125,000. This is the modern day equivalent of approximately 3 million dollars. He is buried in Pioneers Rest Cemetery alongside his second wife, one child, mother, and one sibling.² __________________________ [1] Smith, Melanie. “Origin and Lineage of the Charles Biggers Daggett Family of Fort Worth, Texas”. 2022, pgs. 30-36. [2] “Death of E.M. Daggett.” The Daily Democrat. Fort Worth, Tex., Vol. 1, No. 134, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 19, 1883, newspaper, April 19, 1883; Fort Worth, Texas. Accessed 15 Sept 2023; https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth233636/m1/4/?q=%22E.M.+Daggett%22 . Block 3, Lot 17 [Explore the Map ]

Robert Alvis “Bobby” Ryan September 17, 1883 - September 24, 1950 Robert Alvis Ryan was born September 7, 1883 to parents Capt. Alvis and Josephine H. Ryan . He was born in the first brick home built in Fort Worth. Robert received an education from the “old Fort Worth University”¹ , which was operational from 1881-1911.² The campus consisted of four buildings that spanned a 10 acre tract of land just south of Downtown.³ By 1915, the Fort Worth School District purchased the land and the buildings were later razed.⁴ Today, Trimble Technical High School sits on part of the land that belonged to the former university. By trade, Robert was an architect which he did until his retirement in 1940.⁵ However, in his youth Robert was also known to perform on the stage doing comedic Vaudeville acts under the stage name of Bobby Ryan. Robert’s first marriage was to Effie Kratz. Effie also had ties to Vaudeville performing. They would have one daughter together in 1920, but by the early 1930’s their marriage ended in divorce. In 1933, Robert would remarry to Alene Smith in Carter County, Oklahoma.⁶ They would remain married until his death on September 24, 1950. Robert is buried in Pioneer Rest Cemetery near the grave of his mother and several half-siblings. __________________________ [1] “Robert A. Ryan Funeral Will Be Held Tuesday.” Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Sept 1950, pg. 4. [2] "Historical Statement". Annual Catalog - Methodist University of Oklahoma. July 1, 1915. p. 13. https://books.google.com/books?id=li5HAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA13 ; Accessed 22 Aug 2023. [3] “Catalogue of Fort Worth University.” Keystone Printing Co, Fort Worth, Texas. Vol. 1905-1906, Pgs. [14]-15, https://archive.org/details/catalogueoffortw19fort_0/page/n15/mode/2up?view=theater ; Accessed 23 Aug 2023. [4] “Fort Worth University.” Lost Colleges, N.D. https://www.lostcolleges.com/fort-worth-university ; Accessed 23 Aug 2023. [5] “Robert A. Ryan Funeral Will Be Held Tuesday.” 1950. [6] “Marriage Record: R.A. Ryan.” Ancestry.com. Oklahoma, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1890-1995, Carter County, 1931-1943, Pg. 89 ; Accessed 22 Aug 2023. Block 4, Lot 85 [Explore the Map ]

The Ferguson Brothers The Ferguson Brothers , Charles David “Chas” Ferguson and Jesse Robert “Jess” Ferguson were born to Charles and Melvina (née Beville) Ferguson. Both parents are buried in the family plot near their sons at Pioneers Rest Cemetery. Patriarch Charles S. Ferguson’s large upright headstone anchors the family plot. Melvina has a replacement headstone. Two other sons of Charles S. Ferguson (half brothers to Jess and Chas) were also early Fort Worth firefighters, Standifer Ferguson and Louis Ferguson. They are buried elsewhere in Fort Worth. Charles “Chas” David Ferguson July 5, 1877 - February 10, 1942 Charles David “Chas” Ferguson was born on July 5, 1877, in Texas (likely Fort Worth). He was an Army veteran of the Spanish American War. He enlisted in Fort Worth on November 9, 1898, in the 2nd Texas Infantry, Company D as a private.¹ Once his military career was complete, Chas returned to Fort Worth and became a fireman. Chas died on February 10, 1942 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Fort Worth of heart failure and influenza. He was 64 years old. Mystery does surround Chas in regard to his marital status. Although his death certificate states he was married at the time of his death², no marriage records or spouses have been located. The 1930 U.S. Census states he was divorced.³ He has no known descendants. Jesse “Jess” Robert Ferguson March 10, 1880 - November 29, 1952 Jesse Robert “Jess” Ferguson was born on March 10, 1880 in Fort Worth.⁴ Although the date is unknown, Jess married Minnie “Mamie” Staker sometime before 1930 and they remained married until her death in 1950. He joined the Fort Worth Fire Department in 1917. At the time he retired in 1944, Jess was the captain of Station 20 located on Meadowbrook Dr. During his long association with the fire department, he also served as district fire chief of Station 12 at 24th St. and Prospect. However, most of the time, Ferguson was stationed at 2nd and Commerce — Station 1, the oldest in Fort Worth. Before that he served at the old Central Fire Station on Throckmorton.⁵ Jesse died at his home at 2826 Hemphill St. (home no longer standing.) He was 73 years old. He did not have children, and there are no known direct descendants.⁶ His wife, “Mamie” is buried next to him. __________________________ [1] “Ferguson Charles” Spanish American War Volunteers Index to Compiled Military Service Records, 1898, Fas-Fir, [pg. 1000], Ancestry.com ; accessed 24 Oct 2024. [2] “Certificate of Death, Charles D. Ferguson.” Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982, 10 Feb 1942, Ancestry.com ; accessed 24 Oct 2024. [3] “Chas D Ferguson” 1930 United States Federal Census, District 0080, Tarrant, Texas, Pg. 135, Ancestry.com : accessed 1 Dec, 2024. [4] “Certificate of Death, Jess R. Ferguson.” Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982, 29 Nov 1952, Ancestry.com ; accessed 24 Oct 2024. [5] “J.R. Ferguson, Ex-Fireman, Dies at Home” Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Three Star ed., 1 Dec 1952, p. 15. NewsBank: Access World News – Historical and Current , Accessed 13 Aug. 2023. [6] Certificate, 1952. Block 1, Lot 18 [Explore the Map ]

George William Isbell October 23, 1921 - May 7, 1945 George W. Isbell was born on October 23, 1921 to Jesse and Edna Isbell in Fort Worth, Texas. George was their only child and also a 3rd generation Fort Worthian. He shared the same first name as his grandfather. George grew up and lived in the same home his entire life at 500 Riverside Drive. He graduated from Amon Carter-Riverside High School in 1939 where he participated in Junior ROTC.¹ Days after his 17th birthday, George’s father passed away unexpectedly due to heart failure. After High School, George worked for Monnig’s Dry Goods located downtown at 5th and Houston.² On September 20, 1942, George enlisted in the military and served in the Army Air Corps. His military career led him to the Southwest Pacific during WWII, participating in the battles such as the Leyte invasion (1944) and the Battle of Luzon (1945) in the Philippines. His primary mission was to fly wounded soldiers to hospitals. On May 7, 1945, while flying a high-ranking officer over an enemy-held island of Luzon, he paid the ultimate sacrifice to his country. He was killed in action at the age of 23.³ Ironically, the very next day on May 8, 1945, the Germans surrendered in Europe. Japan formally surrendered on September 2, 1945, ending war in the Pacific.⁴ George achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant and was awarded the Air Medal for serving with distinction above and beyond that normally expected.⁵ George’s body was not returned to the United States until 1948. He was interned in Pioneers Rest Cemetery on August 3, 1948, three years after his death.⁶ He never married and has no known children. He is buried next to his parents and grandparents in the Isbell family plot. __________________________ [1] “George Isbell,” Carter-Riverside High School Yearbook, Fort Worth, Texas. 1938, Pgs. [112, 145.] https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1265/images/43135_b163224_00056?pId=337286882 ; Accesses 25 Aug 2023. [2] “George William Isbell.” The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Texas, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 749. Ancestry.com ; Accessed 25 Aug 2023. [3] “History of the Second World War : A Memorial, A Remembrance, An Appreciation.” [The Fighting Men of Texas.] Historical Publishing Company, Dallas, 1948, Pg. 553. https://3db4bd.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Fighting-Men-of-Texas-Book-page-400-800.pdf ; Accessed 25 Aug 2023. [4] “The End of World War II 1945.” the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, N.D. https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/topics/end-world-war-ii-1945 ; Accessed 25 Aug 2023. [5] History of the Second World War : A Memorial, A Remembrance, An Appreciation.” [The Fighting Men of Texas.] Historical Publishing Company, Dallas, 1948, Pg. 553. https://3db4bd.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Fighting-Men-of-Texas-Book-page-400-800.pdf ; Accessed 25 Aug 2023. [6] “George William Isbell.” Texas Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statics, Fort Worth, Texas, 5 Aug 1948. Block 3, Lot 27 [Explore the Map ]

Dr. Carroll Marion Peak November 13, 1828 - February 27, 1885 Dr. Carroll Marion Peak was born in Warsaw, Kentucky on November 13, 1828 to parents Jefferson and Martha Malvina Peak. At the age of 19, he began an apprenticeship studying medicine. He would later attend the University of Louisville where he would earn his medical degree in 1851.¹ He married Florence Chalfant on April 26, 1853 in Madison, Indiana. In that same year, the young Doctor was persuaded to move to Fort Worth, Texas to establish his practice. Their first home was a log cabin made from cottonwood trees. He is noted as being the first physician of Fort Worth, which was much needed as the city was growing quickly. With youth on his side, he committed himself to providing medical care to anyone within a 30 mile radius of Fort Worth. “The weather was never too bad nor way too perilous for him to go to those who needed him, may they be rich or poor, black, white or red.”² In 1855, Carroll and his wife founded the First Christian Church inside their home. The church is still operational today and is the oldest continuously operating church established in Fort Worth.³ By 1856, Dr. Peak built a larger home in Downtown Fort Worth near the present day historic Courthouse. Connected to their home was a drug store, where Dr. Peak sold anything from ointments and medications to pocket knives and sides of beef. His establishment was just the second mercantile established in Fort Worth. When the civil war started, Dr. Peak volunteered and helped recruit others to join the Volunteer Texas Cavalry for the Confederate Army. He would spend his service time in Louisiana as a surgeon. After the war, Dr. Peak returned home but found much of the landscape of the city had changed. Along with other prominent men in town, the decision was made that they would encourage the railroad to come through Fort Worth to help stimulate the economic growth of the city. Dr. Peak personally provided $2,250 for the cause and the railroad came to town as they had wished. Dr. Peak remained active in civic matters his entire life. Dr. Peak was a lifelong member of the Democratic Party and in 1880 he accomplished one of his long standing goals: to be a delegate for the Democratic National Convention held in Cincinnati. He also served on the City Council and did so much for the area schools he was known as “the father of the Fort Worth Public School System.” Dr. Peak was a dedicated advocate for the education of African Americans. In 1882, as the first president of the Fort Worth school board, he established the city’s first free public secondary school for African American students, originally named the East Ninth Street Colored School.⁴ In 1921, the school was renamed I.M. Terrell High School in honor of its former principal. Today, Carroll Peak Elementary, located at 1201 E. Jefferson St., stands as a tribute to Dr. Peak's contributions to education and his commitment to advancing opportunities for all students.⁵ Carroll and his wife Florence had four children together and also adopted two orphaned children.⁶ After a battle with a short illness, Dr. Peak died of a kidney disease on February 27, 1885 at the age of 56. His funeral took place in his home⁷ and he is laid to rest next to his wife and five of his children. __________________________ [1] “Dr. C.M. Peak Dead,” Fort Worth Daily Gazette. Fort Worth, TX, Vol. 9, No. 228, Ed. 1, Saturday, February 28, 1885, Pg. 5. Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth86422/m1/5 ; Accessed 24 Aug 2023. [2] Pattie, Illene. Carroll Marion Peak: A Story of a Frontier Doctor. Texas State Historical Association. The Junior Historian, Volume 5, Number 5, March 1945, periodical, March 1945; Austin, Texas, Pgs. 17-19. https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth391509/ ; Accessed 24 Aug 2023. [3] “First Christian Church - Throckmorton.” Historic Fort Worth, 2022. https://historicfortworth.org/property/first-christian-church-throckmorton/ ; Accessed 25 Aug 2023. [4] Pattie, Illene. Carroll Marion Peak: A Story of a Frontier Doctor. 1945 [5] “Carroll Peak Elementary School.” Fort Worth ISD, 2023. https://www.fwisd.org/CarrollPeak ; Accessed 25 Aug 2023. [6] Pattie, Illene. Carroll Marion Peak: A Story of a Frontier Doctor. 1945 [7] “Dr. C.M. Peak Dead.” 1885. d, Katie. 2007, Pgs. 89-90. Block 3, Lot 20 [Explore the Map ]

Miss Belle S. Andrews January 18, 1853 - June 28, 1882 Miss Belle S Andrews was the daughter of A.T. and Catherine Andrews. The Andrews family moved to Fort Worth in 1858 when much of the city was still “wilderness,” making the family one of the early pioneers of Tarrant County. Their family was quite large, with several sons and daughters.¹ Hard times would find the family in 1867, when Belle’s father passed away. Belle was only 15 years old at the time of his death. As she grew to be a young woman, Belle was known to be a local socialite and even mentioned she was “one of Fort Worth’s favorite daughters.”² She would attend a variety of social parties and events throughout Fort Worth and her name would regularly be mentioned in local newspapers. Her personality was described as being “bright and winsome” along with being “vivacious and joyous.” On June 28, 1882, after a short illness, Belle would die of “consumption” at the age of 29.³ Today, we would call this tuberculosis. __________________________ [1] “An Old Resident Dead.” Fort Worth Daily Gazette. Fort Worth, TX, Vol. 13, No. 118, Ed. 1, Monday, October 29, 1888 Page: 8 of 8. Retrieved 12 Aug 2023; https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth89688/m1/8/ . [2] “Weatherford.” Fort Worth Daily Democrat and Advance. Fort Worth, TX, Vol. 5, No. 310, Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 14, 1881 Page: 1 of 4. Retrieved 18 Aug 2023. https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1047780/m1/1 . [3] “Miss Belle Andrews Dead.” Fort Worth Daily Democrat-Advance. Fort Worth, TX, Vol. 6, No. 166, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 29, 1882 Page: 4 of 4. Retrieved 12 Aug 2023; https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1047717/m1/4 . Block 4, Lot 17 [Explore the Map ]

George Henry White December 7, 1857 - August 8, 1879 George Henry White was born in 1857 in Georgia to Enoch and Amanda White. His father was a poor farmer who moved his family from Georgia to Alabama, then to Rusk County, Texas. By 1877, George had left his family behind and moved to Fort Worth. He befriended several families in his new hometown, living with them as he established himself in Tarrant County. In early 1879, George found steady employment with the Fort Worth Police Department as a Deputy Marshall (the department was only 6 years old). He also worked part-time as a bailiff for the Tenth District Court when court was in session during the months of March thru July. He was regarded as “one of the best and most efficient officers” on the force in a time when Fort Wort was experiencing a crime wave.¹ In addition to his law enforcement work, he was also a volunteer fireman. He worked with the Hook and Ladder Company #1 (aka the Panther Company) and was the Captain of Cart #1.² On August 2, 1879, Deputy Marshal White was tasked with arresting a known horse thief named Tom Alford. Even though Alford was located in Arlington, Texas, George still wanted to make the arrest personally as a favor to the Sheriff.³ While in Arlington, George was successful in arresting Alford. As they began the trip back towards Fort Worth, the suspect’s family ambushed them, striking George with a shotgun blast.⁴ He was shot in the abdomen.⁵ George fought back and killed at least one of the Alford family members during the altercation. Shortly after the shooting, many felt that George would survive his wounds as his condition looked promising.⁶ However, on August 8, 1879, George died of complications in Arlington, TX. This made him the second officer to die in the line of duty in Fort Worth.⁷ He was just 21 years old. Alford was later rearrested and sentenced to 5 years, but the ruling was later overturned on appeal – on a technicality.⁸ George is buried alone with no family around him. He never married. There are no known direct descendants. The current headstone found at his grave was placed in 2002 by the Fort Worth Police Officers Association.⁹ __________________________ [1] Selcer, Richard and Kevin Foster. Written in Blood: The History of Fort Worth’s Fallen Lawmen, University of North Texas Press, Denton, Texas, 2010, vol. 1, pgs. 53-54. [2] “Fire Fighters,” The Daily Fort Worth Democrat, Fort Worth, TX, Vol. 3, No. 337, Ed. 1 Tuesday, August 5, 1879, [Pg. 4], Portal to Texas History : accessed 24 Oct 2024. [3] Selcer, 59. [4] “Deputy City Marshal George White,” Officer Down Memorial Page, 2024; https://www.odmp.org/officer/16203-deputy-city-marshal-george-white: accessed 24 Oct 2024. [5] Selcer, 2010, vol. 1, pg.64. [6] “The Wounded at Arlington,” The Daily Fort Worth Democrat, Fort Worth, TX, Vol. 3, No. 337, Ed. 1 Tuesday, August 5, 1879, [Pg. 4], Portal to Texas History : accessed 24 Oct 2024. [7] “In Memoriam,” Fort Worth Police Department, N.D.; https://police.fortworthtexas.gov/about/memoriam : accessed 24 Oct 2024. [8] Deputy, 2024. [9] Selcer, 2010, vol. 1, pg.71. Block 2, Lot 47 [Explore the Map ]

Etta O. (Price) Newby May 28, 1862 - June 23, 1936 Etta O. (Price) Newby was born during the Civil War on May 28, 1862 to William and Macklin Price in Enterprise, Mississippi. She was the youngest of 3 children, all of which were girls. The family moved to Fort Worth in 1874.¹ Just a few years after coming to the city, Etta’s father died leaving her fatherless at the age of 15.² The family remained an active part of Fort Worth society and on December 14, 1882 she married William G. Newby. Her new husband was a banker and would evidently become the president of American National Bank in Fort Worth. William was very philanthropic toward the community and was a member of the Masonic lodge and the Knights of Pythias. Toward the end of his life, William became chronically ill and was in poor health for a lengthy period of time. On April 29, 1916, William committed suicide in their home at 1801 W. Magnolia (present day site of All Saints Hospital.) Etta now found herself a widow and longed to continue the philanthropic efforts of her late husband. She actively searched for a way to memorialize the life of her husband and did so through The Woman’s Club of Fort Worth. In 1923, she bought the former home of Heinrich Frerichs located at 1613 Pennsylvania Ave. The home had sat empty since 1914 when the Frerichs family fled back to Germany after Heinrich was found to be the head of German intelligence in the Southwest. In 1917, the U.S. Government confiscated the residence to help house army personnel during World War I. Mrs. Newby was able to purchase the home from the government and deeded the property to The Woman’s Club.³ The residence for the club was named the “William G. Newby Memorial Building” and still stands today. It became a Texas Historic Landmark in 1967.⁴ In addition to her generous donation to The Woman’s Club, Etta also established the Etta Newby Student Loan Fund at Texas Christian University and furnished the chimes at the Fort Worth First Methodist Church. She also provided a large endowment to the Pioneers Rest Cemetery. Mrs. Newby died on June 23, 1936 and is buried in the Price family plot at Pioneers Rest Cemetery next to her husband, parents, and two siblings. She has no known children. On the day of her memorial service, the chimes she provided to the Methodist Church rang in memory of her. Each year on the anniversary of her birthday, members of The Woman’s Club of Fort Worth travel to the cemetery to place flowers on her grave and also fly their flag at half-staff at the club headquarters in her honor.⁵ __________________________ [1] “Died.” Fort Worth Daily Gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.), Vol. 7, No. 253, Ed. 1, Thursday, September 13, 1883, newspaper, September 13, 1883; Fort Worth, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth114537/m1/4/?q=%20date%3A1877-1883 : accessed August 29, 2023), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu ; . [2] Hudson, Weldon and Barbara Knox. Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. Fort Worth Genealogical Society. 2001. Pg 114. [3] Sherrod, Katie. Grace & Gumption : Stories of Fort Worth Women. TCU Press. 2007, Pgs. 89-90. [4] “William G. Newby Memorial Building.” Historical marker Database. 2023. https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=224810 ; Accessed 29 Aug 2023. [5] Sherrod, Katie. 2007, Pgs. 89-90. Block 2, Lot 30 [Explore the Map ]