1880 :: Death of William Broadnax

At Cameron on Wednesday night, a dispute arose in a barroom between Robert Boykin, jr., a boy of 19 and William Broadnax, an inoffensive gentleman. Boykin called him a liar and other offensive epithets, Broadnax threw a tumbler at him, when he drew his revolver and shot Broadnax, killing him instantly. The boy made his escape. . . . Boykin, the boy who murdered W.H. Broadnax at Cameron, on the 24th inst. has been arrested and is now in jail at Cameron. A reward of $500 offered by private citizens secured Boykin's arrest. Brenham Weekly Banner, December 2, 1880

1874 :: Vogle Family Poisoned

Rockdale, Sept. 3, 1874. A family here by the name of Vogle were all poisoned last night -- father, mother and two children. The mother died this morning from the effects. The balance of the family are getting well. Galveston Daily News, September 4, 1874

1928 :: Death of Mrs. Dora B. Douthit

Mrs. Dora B. Douthit Dies Following Fall. Mrs. Dora B. Douthit, 82, who received a fracture of the right hip in a fall, died Wednesday afternoon at a Dallas hospital. She is survived by four sons, J.E. Douthit of Dallas, Leland Douthit of Palestine, Benton Douthit of Rockdale and Clifford Douthit of Reseda, Cal.


The body was sent to Rockdale Wednesday night by the George A. Brewer Undertaking Company. Funeral services will be held at the Rockdale Methodist Church on Thursday afternoon. Burial will be in Rockdale Cemetery. Dallas Morning News, January 26, 1928. her findagrave memorial page