Occupation; Farmer & stock raiser
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Lexington Intelligencer, April 02, 1910
DEATH CLAIMS GEO. M. CATRON
Was Well Known as an Educator and Stock Raiser
TAUGHT IN LEXINGTON
Held Many Responsible Positions During His Life---Funeral Thursday Afternoon
After a long and severe illness George M. Catron, one of the county's most honored and respected citizens, passed away Tuesday afternoon, March 29, at two o'clock at his home northeast of Lexington. Mr. Catron had been in failing health for several years and his passing away came not as a surprise, but as a great sorrow to the community.
George M. Catron was born November 11, 1835, on the farm of his father five miles southeast of Lexington and at the time of his death was 74 years, 4 months and 18 days old. He was the eldest son of the late John and Mary Catron. He attended the country schools, the old Masonic college and later the University of Missouri, where he was graduated in 1858. He then taught at the university, Christian college and other places until about 1876. He then returned to Lafayette county and was soon elected county superintendent, in which capacity he served until about 1882. He was principal of the Lexington high school in 1881 and 1882. In his spare moments he studied law and was admitted to the bar, but he never engaged in active legal practice.
In 1887 he formed a partnership with Reid Moreland in the abstract business, under the firm name of Catron & Moreland. In 1892 Mr. Moreland died and the firm changed to Catron & Taubman. Mr. Catron was actively engaged in the abstract business until 1904. He was also a great lover of fine stock and was one of the first to bring Jersey cattle to this country. Among horse men, too he was well known, as he devoted a great deal of his time during his last years to the raising of fine harness animals. He developed one of the finest lots of registered horses in the state.
Mr. Catron was married September 16, 1862, to Miss Mary E. Carter of Columbia. The home life of these two has been spent in ideal contentment and happiness. A son, William V.A. Catron, was born to this union and he with Mrs. Catron survives to mourn the loss of a noble father and husband. Mr. Catron leaves also the following brothers and sisters: James F. Catron of Santa Fe, New Mexico; John M. Catron of Rosenbery, Texas; Mrs. James A. Gordon and Mrs. Mary E. Goodson, both of Marshall, Missouri.
During his life Mr. Catron received many honors and bore the universal esteem of those who knew him. He was strictly moral and upright in every walk of life, and kind and unselfish in all his dealings. He was, too, a good business man and made a success of everything he undertook. In 1863 he united with the Christian church and through out the remainder of his life took an active interest in religious work. He was a trustee of the Christian church, vice-president of the Morrison-Wentworth bank and secretary of the board of trustees of Wentworth Military academy.
The funeral services were held from the Christian church Thursday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by Rev. R.B. Briney. Interment was in Machpelah.
Info courtesy of contrib. # 47526185
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Lexington Intelligencer, April 02, 1910
DEATH CLAIMS GEO. M. CATRON
Was Well Known as an Educator and Stock Raiser
TAUGHT IN LEXINGTON
Held Many Responsible Positions During His Life---Funeral Thursday Afternoon
After a long and severe illness George M. Catron, one of the county's most honored and respected citizens, passed away Tuesday afternoon, March 29, at two o'clock at his home northeast of Lexington. Mr. Catron had been in failing health for several years and his passing away came not as a surprise, but as a great sorrow to the community.
George M. Catron was born November 11, 1835, on the farm of his father five miles southeast of Lexington and at the time of his death was 74 years, 4 months and 18 days old. He was the eldest son of the late John and Mary Catron. He attended the country schools, the old Masonic college and later the University of Missouri, where he was graduated in 1858. He then taught at the university, Christian college and other places until about 1876. He then returned to Lafayette county and was soon elected county superintendent, in which capacity he served until about 1882. He was principal of the Lexington high school in 1881 and 1882. In his spare moments he studied law and was admitted to the bar, but he never engaged in active legal practice.
In 1887 he formed a partnership with Reid Moreland in the abstract business, under the firm name of Catron & Moreland. In 1892 Mr. Moreland died and the firm changed to Catron & Taubman. Mr. Catron was actively engaged in the abstract business until 1904. He was also a great lover of fine stock and was one of the first to bring Jersey cattle to this country. Among horse men, too he was well known, as he devoted a great deal of his time during his last years to the raising of fine harness animals. He developed one of the finest lots of registered horses in the state.
Mr. Catron was married September 16, 1862, to Miss Mary E. Carter of Columbia. The home life of these two has been spent in ideal contentment and happiness. A son, William V.A. Catron, was born to this union and he with Mrs. Catron survives to mourn the loss of a noble father and husband. Mr. Catron leaves also the following brothers and sisters: James F. Catron of Santa Fe, New Mexico; John M. Catron of Rosenbery, Texas; Mrs. James A. Gordon and Mrs. Mary E. Goodson, both of Marshall, Missouri.
During his life Mr. Catron received many honors and bore the universal esteem of those who knew him. He was strictly moral and upright in every walk of life, and kind and unselfish in all his dealings. He was, too, a good business man and made a success of everything he undertook. In 1863 he united with the Christian church and through out the remainder of his life took an active interest in religious work. He was a trustee of the Christian church, vice-president of the Morrison-Wentworth bank and secretary of the board of trustees of Wentworth Military academy.
The funeral services were held from the Christian church Thursday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by Rev. R.B. Briney. Interment was in Machpelah.
Info courtesy of contrib. # 47526185
Occupation; Farmer & stock raiser
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Lexington Intelligencer, April 02, 1910
DEATH CLAIMS GEO. M. CATRON
Was Well Known as an Educator and Stock Raiser
TAUGHT IN LEXINGTON
Held Many Responsible Positions During His Life---Funeral Thursday Afternoon
After a long and severe illness George M. Catron, one of the county's most honored and respected citizens, passed away Tuesday afternoon, March 29, at two o'clock at his home northeast of Lexington. Mr. Catron had been in failing health for several years and his passing away came not as a surprise, but as a great sorrow to the community.
George M. Catron was born November 11, 1835, on the farm of his father five miles southeast of Lexington and at the time of his death was 74 years, 4 months and 18 days old. He was the eldest son of the late John and Mary Catron. He attended the country schools, the old Masonic college and later the University of Missouri, where he was graduated in 1858. He then taught at the university, Christian college and other places until about 1876. He then returned to Lafayette county and was soon elected county superintendent, in which capacity he served until about 1882. He was principal of the Lexington high school in 1881 and 1882. In his spare moments he studied law and was admitted to the bar, but he never engaged in active legal practice.
In 1887 he formed a partnership with Reid Moreland in the abstract business, under the firm name of Catron & Moreland. In 1892 Mr. Moreland died and the firm changed to Catron & Taubman. Mr. Catron was actively engaged in the abstract business until 1904. He was also a great lover of fine stock and was one of the first to bring Jersey cattle to this country. Among horse men, too he was well known, as he devoted a great deal of his time during his last years to the raising of fine harness animals. He developed one of the finest lots of registered horses in the state.
Mr. Catron was married September 16, 1862, to Miss Mary E. Carter of Columbia. The home life of these two has been spent in ideal contentment and happiness. A son, William V.A. Catron, was born to this union and he with Mrs. Catron survives to mourn the loss of a noble father and husband. Mr. Catron leaves also the following brothers and sisters: James F. Catron of Santa Fe, New Mexico; John M. Catron of Rosenbery, Texas; Mrs. James A. Gordon and Mrs. Mary E. Goodson, both of Marshall, Missouri.
During his life Mr. Catron received many honors and bore the universal esteem of those who knew him. He was strictly moral and upright in every walk of life, and kind and unselfish in all his dealings. He was, too, a good business man and made a success of everything he undertook. In 1863 he united with the Christian church and through out the remainder of his life took an active interest in religious work. He was a trustee of the Christian church, vice-president of the Morrison-Wentworth bank and secretary of the board of trustees of Wentworth Military academy.
The funeral services were held from the Christian church Thursday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by Rev. R.B. Briney. Interment was in Machpelah.
Info courtesy of contrib. # 47526185
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Lexington Intelligencer, April 02, 1910
DEATH CLAIMS GEO. M. CATRON
Was Well Known as an Educator and Stock Raiser
TAUGHT IN LEXINGTON
Held Many Responsible Positions During His Life---Funeral Thursday Afternoon
After a long and severe illness George M. Catron, one of the county's most honored and respected citizens, passed away Tuesday afternoon, March 29, at two o'clock at his home northeast of Lexington. Mr. Catron had been in failing health for several years and his passing away came not as a surprise, but as a great sorrow to the community.
George M. Catron was born November 11, 1835, on the farm of his father five miles southeast of Lexington and at the time of his death was 74 years, 4 months and 18 days old. He was the eldest son of the late John and Mary Catron. He attended the country schools, the old Masonic college and later the University of Missouri, where he was graduated in 1858. He then taught at the university, Christian college and other places until about 1876. He then returned to Lafayette county and was soon elected county superintendent, in which capacity he served until about 1882. He was principal of the Lexington high school in 1881 and 1882. In his spare moments he studied law and was admitted to the bar, but he never engaged in active legal practice.
In 1887 he formed a partnership with Reid Moreland in the abstract business, under the firm name of Catron & Moreland. In 1892 Mr. Moreland died and the firm changed to Catron & Taubman. Mr. Catron was actively engaged in the abstract business until 1904. He was also a great lover of fine stock and was one of the first to bring Jersey cattle to this country. Among horse men, too he was well known, as he devoted a great deal of his time during his last years to the raising of fine harness animals. He developed one of the finest lots of registered horses in the state.
Mr. Catron was married September 16, 1862, to Miss Mary E. Carter of Columbia. The home life of these two has been spent in ideal contentment and happiness. A son, William V.A. Catron, was born to this union and he with Mrs. Catron survives to mourn the loss of a noble father and husband. Mr. Catron leaves also the following brothers and sisters: James F. Catron of Santa Fe, New Mexico; John M. Catron of Rosenbery, Texas; Mrs. James A. Gordon and Mrs. Mary E. Goodson, both of Marshall, Missouri.
During his life Mr. Catron received many honors and bore the universal esteem of those who knew him. He was strictly moral and upright in every walk of life, and kind and unselfish in all his dealings. He was, too, a good business man and made a success of everything he undertook. In 1863 he united with the Christian church and through out the remainder of his life took an active interest in religious work. He was a trustee of the Christian church, vice-president of the Morrison-Wentworth bank and secretary of the board of trustees of Wentworth Military academy.
The funeral services were held from the Christian church Thursday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by Rev. R.B. Briney. Interment was in Machpelah.
Info courtesy of contrib. # 47526185
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