James Green "Jim" Gilbert

J. G. GILBERT LAID TO REST IN ROGERS. Rogers, Texas, May 24--The funeral of J. C. Gilbert, pioneer citizen of central Texas, was held here at North Elm Baptist church this afternoon, attended by approximately 1,500 friends and acquaintances. Mr. Gilbert died Friday of injuries received when struck by an automobile. Deceased was born in Alabama in 1859, and came to Texas at an early age, settling in Williamson county. He became a member of the Baptist church when 20 years old; he was converted by Major Penn, a prominent evangelist of that time. At the time of his death Mr. Gilbert's membership was in the Yarrellton Baptist church. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Marcellus Watkins of Belton, assisted by the Rev. C. R. Joyner of Rogers. There were five other ministers in attendance. Interment was in North Elm cemetery. Eight sons and two daughters survive, all of whom were at the bedside at the time of death. The Cameron Herald 28 May 1925 J. G. GILBERT. The funeral of Mr. J. G. Gilbert at North Elm Baptist church on Sunday afternoon, May 24, 1925, was attended by a large number of friends and acquaintances. Mr. Gilbert died Friday of injuries received in an automobile accident. Mr. Gilbert was born in 1859, in Alabama and came to Texas when young. He joined the Baptist church when 20 years old, having been converted under the preaching of Major Penn, a prominent evangelist. He was an honored member of the Yarrellton Baptist congregation. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Marcellus Watkins of Belton assisted by Rev. C. R. Joyner of Rogers. There were five other preachers in attendance. The burial was at North Elm Cemetery. Eight sons and two daughters survive the deceased all of whom were at the bedside at the time of his death. The A. F. and A. M. had charge of the burial service, C. P. Gandy, W. M. of the Yarrellton Lodge presiding. A very large procession of Masons took part in the ceremonies, the program being one of the longest ever seen in Milam county. Among the Masons attending from Cameron Lodge were the following: Max Collins, T. F. Hardy, Judge John Watson, Lloyd Mitchell, Oxsheer Smith, Judge Jeff Kemp, J. H. Underwood, H. W. Hefley, E. M. Chandler, Walter Newton, W. A. Bonds, Judge Graham Gillis, Drayton McLane, George Richards, and Rev. E. L. Springer. The Cameron Herald 28 May 1925 J. G. GILBERT To the Worship Master, Wardens and Brethren of Yarrellton Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons, we your committee on resolutions of respect on the death of Brother J. G. Gilbert, beg leave to report. That whereas Brother J. G. Gilbert was an acceptable member among us and whereas the Lodge has lost a true and faithful member, the wife a loving husband, the children a kind and affectionate father, the church a consistent member, and the community a good citizen; therefore be it resolved by Yarrellton Lodge No. 648 A. F. & A. M. that we deeply deplore and mourn the death of our beloved Brother J. C. Gilbert and further resolved that we submit to the will of our supreme Grand Master in the removal of our esteemed Brother J. G. Gilbert from the earthly lodge to that Celestial Lodge above. And further resolved, that this Lodge sympathize with the sorrowing widow and children in their great loss, and further resolved that a copy of these resolutions be sent to the press for publication and a copy spread upon the minutes of this lodge and copy sent to the sorrowing widow and to each of the deceased children. Brother J. G. Gilbert was born in DeColb county, Ala. Nov. 18th 1959[1859], moved with his parents to Williamson county, in 1860, was converted and Joined the Missionary Baptist church in 1879, ordained deacon at South Elm church in 1896, was raised to the Sublime degree of Master Mason in 1909. He was married to Miss Nannie Jones about 45 years ago, and to this union was born 5 children, three of whom survive him: Mrs. Leona Kuykendoll of Lynn county and W. A. and O. C. Gilbert of Buckholts. After the death of his first wife, he married Miss Elizabeth Alice Fikes in 1894, and to this union was born seven children, all of whom survive him. Brother Gilbert departed this life on the 22nd day of May 1925. The Supreme Grand Master burries his workmen but carries on his work. Respectfully submitted, C. P. GANDY, G. W. BLANSETT, P. AIKMAN, Committee. The Cameron Herald 18 Jun 1925