William Adam Dunlap

Name: William Adam Dunlap
Sex: M
Birth: 8 Feb 1866 in Montrose, Henry County, Missouri
Death: 5 Mar 1943 in Greenville, Hunt County, Texas
Burial: Forest Park Cemetery, Greenville, Hunt County, Texas Greenville, TX, Mar 5 1943 - Heart Attack Is Fatal Here Today To W. A. Dunlap - W. A. Dunlap 77, operator of a blacksmith shop in Greenville for half a century, and one of the best known men in this section of the state, died suddenly at 7:45 o'clock this morning at his home 1517 Oneal Street. Mr. Dunlap's death was attributed to a heart attack which struck him soon after he left his bed to begin the day's activities. Complete funeral arrangements had not been made today pending the arrival of relatives, but services will be conducted by Rev. Nimmo Goldston, pastor of the Central Christian Church and burial will be in Forest Park Cemetery, with members of Fred Ende Lodge, I.O.O.F in charge of services at the grave. Arrangements are in charge of the Gray Funeral Home. The pioneer blacksmith recognized for many years as one of the most proficient workers in his trade was a native of Montrose, Missouri, was born on February 8 1866 and was Christened William Adam Dunlap. When he was a young man he moved from Missouri to Farmersville and later moved Greenville and had since resided here. One of the most highly esteemed citizens in this area, Mr. Dunlap had many friends, who, after learning of his death were quick to laud him for his numerous fine traits. He was referred to as a man of honesty, integrity, and loyalty, one appreciated his friends and rejoiced in being able to serve them. He was devoted to members of his family, and took great pride in serving his city in acts which were unobtrusive, yet known by those nearest him. Mr. Dunlap was the oldest living member of Fred Ende Lodge I.O.O.F. . Had he lived until May his membership would have covered a period of fifty years. During all the years that he was affiliated with the organization he was one of it's most ardent workers, and during the years when he was more active he was in attendance regularly at lodge meetings, and took a leadership in the furtherance of it's programs. He had been a member of the Central Christian Church in Greenville for many years, and endeavored to follow it's tenets in his everyday life. Mr. Dunlap is survived by two daughters and four sons, Mrs. Guy Shofner of Greenville and Mrs. John Dickey of Bonham; Walter Dunlap, Albert Dunlap, Willie F. Dunlap and Amos Dunlap all of Greenville; sixteen grandchildren, two great grandchildren and two brothers W. L. Dunlap of Kansas City and E. D. Dunlap of Leavenworth, Missouri. His wife who was Anna Bell McCasland, passed away in 1931.

Father: Adam D. Dunlap b: 12 Feb 1832 in Augusta County, Virginia
Mother: Mary Paxton b: 21 April 1837 in Virginia

Marriage 1 Annie Belle McCasland b: 27 Oct 1863 in Pulaski, Giles County, Tennessee
- Married: 1882 in Collin County, Texas
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