James Cass

CASS, James – Death of Mr. James Cass – Mr. James Cass died at his home in Prairie Grove Tuesday afternoon, April 18th, at 2 o’clock. He had been a sufferer from throat trouble for a number of years and this was the cause of his death. In his death the community has lost a good substantial citizen, a man who lived a quiet life and was held in high esteem by a large circle of friends.

Mr. Cass was 74 years, eight months and 27 days old. He was born in Polk County, Tennessee, July 21, 1841. He was married to Miss Elizabeth Bartholomew July 23, 1862, who preceded him to the grave about eight years ago. To this union were born five children, one dying in infancy and a daughter, Mrs. L.E. Barron, died in 1913. Mr. Cass moved from his native State to Texas in 1870 and lived there 18 months. From Texas he came to Arkansas and had lived here until his death.

His surviving children are Mrs. J.F. Parker, Mrs. J.W. Terpening and Mrs. J.E. Sturdivant. He is also survived by one brother, Mr. Wm. Cass, of near Prairie Grove.

In 1859 Mr. Cass professed faith in Christ and united with the Missionary Baptist and lived a consecrated Christian life until called beyond.

The funeral services were held at the Cumberland Presbyterian church Wednesday morning, conducted by Rev. M.P. Hunt of Fayetteville and the remains buried in the Prairie Grove cemetery. [Prairie Grove Herald 4/20/1916]