The death of John M. Wasson, which occured at his old homestead in the Fourth Ward last Friday evening at six o'clock, marks the passing of one of the pioneer citizens of this section of Winn Parish.
He was born in Cherokee County, Ala., December 16, 1832, removing to this section of North Louisiana in 1856. He has continuously resided within five miles of Dodson since that time. He was a Confederate Veteran, having served four years in the great conflict between the North and South--the Civil War.
He and his good wife, who preceded him to the Great Beyond, reared twelve children to be grown men and women, three of whom are also numbered with the dead. These aged people left over eighty grandchildren. "Uncle" John, as he was generally known, was seventy-nine years and two months at his death.
The subject this sketch was a true,loyal,patriotic and law-abiding citizen, having at all times the best interests of his fellow-man and country at heart. He was a hard-working farmer and always make something above a living, regardless of panics, droughts and politics. Among other things he was a Democrat of the old school and a Mason. He was a typical son of the South--broad-gauged, liberty-loving, chivalrous, and charitable.
His success in life was due to his great energy and economy, coupled with a practical application of good business judgment in the management of his affairs. He was a man of exceptional constitution and marked wallpower, which doubtless explains his considerable activity to within a very short time of his death.
His remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at Gansville late Saturday afternoon, the proposed Masonic procession having been deferred on account of the unfavorable weather conditions.
The Dodson Times, in common with the many friends of the bereft family, tenders its condolences, realizing in his death the loss of a friend, true and tried.
Published in the Dodson Times February 1912.

Obituary provided by Find-a-Grave member Ron Manley.

John Mills and Sarah Elizabeth Holmes Wasson had 12 children. The only child I cannot find a grave record for is daughter Margaret Elizabeth "Maggie" Wasson. She was born in Winn Parish, LA, 12 Nov 1862 and passed away in Louisiana 8 June 1931. She married Alfred Reece Blake in Winn Parish 3 Dec 1888. He is buried in Yankee Springs Cemetery, Winn Parish, LA.

Please note different years of birth on the 2 headstones - 1832 appears to be the correct date when checking all of the census records J.M. Wasson appeared on from 1850 through 1910.