Tanscription of Obituary from The Bryan Daily Eagle, Tuesday, 9 January 1917
DEATH OF D. M. DANSBY
Honored and Useful Citizen, Brave Soldier, Christian Man at Rest
At 1:15 o'clock yesterday afternoon Mr. Durant M. Dansby, at the venerable age of 75 years, 3 months and 22 days, passed into eternal rest. He had been in failing health for some time, his last illness, however, being of only a few days' duration. Mr. Dansby was not only one of the oldest settlers of the county, but stood pre-eminent as one of its most honored, most useful and most highly respected citizens.
His name had been a household word in Brazos county for half a century, and through all these years of service among the people of the county, in his many and varied business transactions. In his going in and coming out before the people, not one word was ever heard against his good name, not one blot or blemish was ever registered against his upright life, his spotless character. No diadem, nor sceptre, neither precious stones nor great riches would be half so priceless a heritage as that which he has bequeathed to his children and grandchildren--the heritage of a good name.
During Mr. Dansby's active years he took a prominent part in all the affairs of the county and was an important factor in the development of its commercial, social and religious interests and activities. He was always found on the side of right, never compromised with anything doubtful and always had the moral courage to state his position and stand up for his convictions.
He was a good man, a useful citizen, true to his friends and true to ever obligation in life. His place in the community will be hard to fill.
Durant Motier Dansby was born in Macon County, Alabama, September 11th, 1841, and came to Texas with his parents when 8 years of age. He was a son of Daniel M. Dansby who died at Steep Hollow in Brazos county in 1879 in the 77th year of his age. His grandfather was born in Fairfield District, South carolina, later removing to Alabama, where he died.
Mr. Dansby had his early training in Cass county, town of Douglassville, and grew to young manhood there. When the war between the states broke out he enlisted in Dallas on June 6th, 1861, in Company I, Third Texas Calvary, the command making a forced march to Missouri soon afterward, where it participated in the battle of Oak Hills, or Springfield, on August 10, 1861. The command remained in that section until winter set in, when it went into winter quarters at Camp Wigfall, near Van Buren, Ark. When spring came on , he participated with his command in the battle of Elkhorn and was later sent across the Mississippi to Corinth and took part in the memorable Mississippi campaign which included some of the most historic struggles in all history. At the battle of Iuka he was shot through the left shoulder, the shot tearing away a part of the bone of his arm, rendering him a cripple through all the remainder of his life. He was captured by the federals , but escaped and was taken by an uncle to Mobile where he had his wounds treated. He was discharged from the hospital after two months and reached his home in Cass county June 1st, 1963. He was then appointed tithe agent for Cass county by the Confederate goverment and served in that capacity to the close of the war.
He came to Brazos county in January, 1867, settling in the Steep Hollow community and engaged in farming and stock raising. He acquired large holdings in that vicinity as the years passed and was prominently identified with every interest of the Steep hollow community. He retired from active farming fifteen years ago and moved to Bryan,but never disposed of his farming interest.
He married on December 14th, 1871, to Miss Laura Todd, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Atha Todd, and to this union three children were born, Marshall F. and D. Paul Dansby of Bryan and Mrs. E. U. Peters of Harvey. His first wife died on October 30th 1892 and on May 17th 1894 , he was again married , his second wife being Mrs. Eliza C. Lee. He is survived by his widow and three children above named and two stepson, S. I. Lee of Nueces and Dr. George F. Lee of Wellborn. The bereaved family and relatives have the profound sympathy of the entire community in their great sorrow.
Mr. Dansby was a faithful and consistent member of the Baptist church at Steep Hollow, a Master Mason since the war and a charter member of Camp J. B. Robertson, United Confederate Veterans.
The funeral was held this afternoon, the procession leaving his home at 2 o'clock and the services were held at Steep Hollow church at 3. The services were conducted by his pastor and life-long friend, Rev. J. M. Bullock, assisted by Dr. M. E. Weaver. The church was filled to overflowing with a large concourse of his old friends and neighbors who had come to pay him their last sad tribute.
The following gentlemen acted as pallbearers: John A. Moore, Robert Armstrong, J. L. Barron, W. W. Crenshaw, Jesse Hensarling and John Reid.
DEATH OF D. M. DANSBY
Honored and Useful Citizen, Brave Soldier, Christian Man at Rest
At 1:15 o'clock yesterday afternoon Mr. Durant M. Dansby, at the venerable age of 75 years, 3 months and 22 days, passed into eternal rest. He had been in failing health for some time, his last illness, however, being of only a few days' duration. Mr. Dansby was not only one of the oldest settlers of the county, but stood pre-eminent as one of its most honored, most useful and most highly respected citizens.
His name had been a household word in Brazos county for half a century, and through all these years of service among the people of the county, in his many and varied business transactions. In his going in and coming out before the people, not one word was ever heard against his good name, not one blot or blemish was ever registered against his upright life, his spotless character. No diadem, nor sceptre, neither precious stones nor great riches would be half so priceless a heritage as that which he has bequeathed to his children and grandchildren--the heritage of a good name.
During Mr. Dansby's active years he took a prominent part in all the affairs of the county and was an important factor in the development of its commercial, social and religious interests and activities. He was always found on the side of right, never compromised with anything doubtful and always had the moral courage to state his position and stand up for his convictions.
He was a good man, a useful citizen, true to his friends and true to ever obligation in life. His place in the community will be hard to fill.
Durant Motier Dansby was born in Macon County, Alabama, September 11th, 1841, and came to Texas with his parents when 8 years of age. He was a son of Daniel M. Dansby who died at Steep Hollow in Brazos county in 1879 in the 77th year of his age. His grandfather was born in Fairfield District, South carolina, later removing to Alabama, where he died.
Mr. Dansby had his early training in Cass county, town of Douglassville, and grew to young manhood there. When the war between the states broke out he enlisted in Dallas on June 6th, 1861, in Company I, Third Texas Calvary, the command making a forced march to Missouri soon afterward, where it participated in the battle of Oak Hills, or Springfield, on August 10, 1861. The command remained in that section until winter set in, when it went into winter quarters at Camp Wigfall, near Van Buren, Ark. When spring came on , he participated with his command in the battle of Elkhorn and was later sent across the Mississippi to Corinth and took part in the memorable Mississippi campaign which included some of the most historic struggles in all history. At the battle of Iuka he was shot through the left shoulder, the shot tearing away a part of the bone of his arm, rendering him a cripple through all the remainder of his life. He was captured by the federals , but escaped and was taken by an uncle to Mobile where he had his wounds treated. He was discharged from the hospital after two months and reached his home in Cass county June 1st, 1963. He was then appointed tithe agent for Cass county by the Confederate goverment and served in that capacity to the close of the war.
He came to Brazos county in January, 1867, settling in the Steep Hollow community and engaged in farming and stock raising. He acquired large holdings in that vicinity as the years passed and was prominently identified with every interest of the Steep hollow community. He retired from active farming fifteen years ago and moved to Bryan,but never disposed of his farming interest.
He married on December 14th, 1871, to Miss Laura Todd, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Atha Todd, and to this union three children were born, Marshall F. and D. Paul Dansby of Bryan and Mrs. E. U. Peters of Harvey. His first wife died on October 30th 1892 and on May 17th 1894 , he was again married , his second wife being Mrs. Eliza C. Lee. He is survived by his widow and three children above named and two stepson, S. I. Lee of Nueces and Dr. George F. Lee of Wellborn. The bereaved family and relatives have the profound sympathy of the entire community in their great sorrow.
Mr. Dansby was a faithful and consistent member of the Baptist church at Steep Hollow, a Master Mason since the war and a charter member of Camp J. B. Robertson, United Confederate Veterans.
The funeral was held this afternoon, the procession leaving his home at 2 o'clock and the services were held at Steep Hollow church at 3. The services were conducted by his pastor and life-long friend, Rev. J. M. Bullock, assisted by Dr. M. E. Weaver. The church was filled to overflowing with a large concourse of his old friends and neighbors who had come to pay him their last sad tribute.
The following gentlemen acted as pallbearers: John A. Moore, Robert Armstrong, J. L. Barron, W. W. Crenshaw, Jesse Hensarling and John Reid.
Tanscription of Obituary from The Bryan Daily Eagle, Tuesday, 9 January 1917
DEATH OF D. M. DANSBY
Honored and Useful Citizen, Brave Soldier, Christian Man at Rest
At 1:15 o'clock yesterday afternoon Mr. Durant M. Dansby, at the venerable age of 75 years, 3 months and 22 days, passed into eternal rest. He had been in failing health for some time, his last illness, however, being of only a few days' duration. Mr. Dansby was not only one of the oldest settlers of the county, but stood pre-eminent as one of its most honored, most useful and most highly respected citizens.
His name had been a household word in Brazos county for half a century, and through all these years of service among the people of the county, in his many and varied business transactions. In his going in and coming out before the people, not one word was ever heard against his good name, not one blot or blemish was ever registered against his upright life, his spotless character. No diadem, nor sceptre, neither precious stones nor great riches would be half so priceless a heritage as that which he has bequeathed to his children and grandchildren--the heritage of a good name.
During Mr. Dansby's active years he took a prominent part in all the affairs of the county and was an important factor in the development of its commercial, social and religious interests and activities. He was always found on the side of right, never compromised with anything doubtful and always had the moral courage to state his position and stand up for his convictions.
He was a good man, a useful citizen, true to his friends and true to ever obligation in life. His place in the community will be hard to fill.
Durant Motier Dansby was born in Macon County, Alabama, September 11th, 1841, and came to Texas with his parents when 8 years of age. He was a son of Daniel M. Dansby who died at Steep Hollow in Brazos county in 1879 in the 77th year of his age. His grandfather was born in Fairfield District, South carolina, later removing to Alabama, where he died.
Mr. Dansby had his early training in Cass county, town of Douglassville, and grew to young manhood there. When the war between the states broke out he enlisted in Dallas on June 6th, 1861, in Company I, Third Texas Calvary, the command making a forced march to Missouri soon afterward, where it participated in the battle of Oak Hills, or Springfield, on August 10, 1861. The command remained in that section until winter set in, when it went into winter quarters at Camp Wigfall, near Van Buren, Ark. When spring came on , he participated with his command in the battle of Elkhorn and was later sent across the Mississippi to Corinth and took part in the memorable Mississippi campaign which included some of the most historic struggles in all history. At the battle of Iuka he was shot through the left shoulder, the shot tearing away a part of the bone of his arm, rendering him a cripple through all the remainder of his life. He was captured by the federals , but escaped and was taken by an uncle to Mobile where he had his wounds treated. He was discharged from the hospital after two months and reached his home in Cass county June 1st, 1963. He was then appointed tithe agent for Cass county by the Confederate goverment and served in that capacity to the close of the war.
He came to Brazos county in January, 1867, settling in the Steep Hollow community and engaged in farming and stock raising. He acquired large holdings in that vicinity as the years passed and was prominently identified with every interest of the Steep hollow community. He retired from active farming fifteen years ago and moved to Bryan,but never disposed of his farming interest.
He married on December 14th, 1871, to Miss Laura Todd, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Atha Todd, and to this union three children were born, Marshall F. and D. Paul Dansby of Bryan and Mrs. E. U. Peters of Harvey. His first wife died on October 30th 1892 and on May 17th 1894 , he was again married , his second wife being Mrs. Eliza C. Lee. He is survived by his widow and three children above named and two stepson, S. I. Lee of Nueces and Dr. George F. Lee of Wellborn. The bereaved family and relatives have the profound sympathy of the entire community in their great sorrow.
Mr. Dansby was a faithful and consistent member of the Baptist church at Steep Hollow, a Master Mason since the war and a charter member of Camp J. B. Robertson, United Confederate Veterans.
The funeral was held this afternoon, the procession leaving his home at 2 o'clock and the services were held at Steep Hollow church at 3. The services were conducted by his pastor and life-long friend, Rev. J. M. Bullock, assisted by Dr. M. E. Weaver. The church was filled to overflowing with a large concourse of his old friends and neighbors who had come to pay him their last sad tribute.
The following gentlemen acted as pallbearers: John A. Moore, Robert Armstrong, J. L. Barron, W. W. Crenshaw, Jesse Hensarling and John Reid.
DEATH OF D. M. DANSBY
Honored and Useful Citizen, Brave Soldier, Christian Man at Rest
At 1:15 o'clock yesterday afternoon Mr. Durant M. Dansby, at the venerable age of 75 years, 3 months and 22 days, passed into eternal rest. He had been in failing health for some time, his last illness, however, being of only a few days' duration. Mr. Dansby was not only one of the oldest settlers of the county, but stood pre-eminent as one of its most honored, most useful and most highly respected citizens.
His name had been a household word in Brazos county for half a century, and through all these years of service among the people of the county, in his many and varied business transactions. In his going in and coming out before the people, not one word was ever heard against his good name, not one blot or blemish was ever registered against his upright life, his spotless character. No diadem, nor sceptre, neither precious stones nor great riches would be half so priceless a heritage as that which he has bequeathed to his children and grandchildren--the heritage of a good name.
During Mr. Dansby's active years he took a prominent part in all the affairs of the county and was an important factor in the development of its commercial, social and religious interests and activities. He was always found on the side of right, never compromised with anything doubtful and always had the moral courage to state his position and stand up for his convictions.
He was a good man, a useful citizen, true to his friends and true to ever obligation in life. His place in the community will be hard to fill.
Durant Motier Dansby was born in Macon County, Alabama, September 11th, 1841, and came to Texas with his parents when 8 years of age. He was a son of Daniel M. Dansby who died at Steep Hollow in Brazos county in 1879 in the 77th year of his age. His grandfather was born in Fairfield District, South carolina, later removing to Alabama, where he died.
Mr. Dansby had his early training in Cass county, town of Douglassville, and grew to young manhood there. When the war between the states broke out he enlisted in Dallas on June 6th, 1861, in Company I, Third Texas Calvary, the command making a forced march to Missouri soon afterward, where it participated in the battle of Oak Hills, or Springfield, on August 10, 1861. The command remained in that section until winter set in, when it went into winter quarters at Camp Wigfall, near Van Buren, Ark. When spring came on , he participated with his command in the battle of Elkhorn and was later sent across the Mississippi to Corinth and took part in the memorable Mississippi campaign which included some of the most historic struggles in all history. At the battle of Iuka he was shot through the left shoulder, the shot tearing away a part of the bone of his arm, rendering him a cripple through all the remainder of his life. He was captured by the federals , but escaped and was taken by an uncle to Mobile where he had his wounds treated. He was discharged from the hospital after two months and reached his home in Cass county June 1st, 1963. He was then appointed tithe agent for Cass county by the Confederate goverment and served in that capacity to the close of the war.
He came to Brazos county in January, 1867, settling in the Steep Hollow community and engaged in farming and stock raising. He acquired large holdings in that vicinity as the years passed and was prominently identified with every interest of the Steep hollow community. He retired from active farming fifteen years ago and moved to Bryan,but never disposed of his farming interest.
He married on December 14th, 1871, to Miss Laura Todd, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Atha Todd, and to this union three children were born, Marshall F. and D. Paul Dansby of Bryan and Mrs. E. U. Peters of Harvey. His first wife died on October 30th 1892 and on May 17th 1894 , he was again married , his second wife being Mrs. Eliza C. Lee. He is survived by his widow and three children above named and two stepson, S. I. Lee of Nueces and Dr. George F. Lee of Wellborn. The bereaved family and relatives have the profound sympathy of the entire community in their great sorrow.
Mr. Dansby was a faithful and consistent member of the Baptist church at Steep Hollow, a Master Mason since the war and a charter member of Camp J. B. Robertson, United Confederate Veterans.
The funeral was held this afternoon, the procession leaving his home at 2 o'clock and the services were held at Steep Hollow church at 3. The services were conducted by his pastor and life-long friend, Rev. J. M. Bullock, assisted by Dr. M. E. Weaver. The church was filled to overflowing with a large concourse of his old friends and neighbors who had come to pay him their last sad tribute.
The following gentlemen acted as pallbearers: John A. Moore, Robert Armstrong, J. L. Barron, W. W. Crenshaw, Jesse Hensarling and John Reid.
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