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James Walton Heath

12 Mar 1850 – 14 Nov 1933

Birth12 Mar 1850
Death14 Nov 1933
CemeteryHondo Cemetery
Hondo , Medina County , Texas , USA
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JAMES W. HEATH, a descendant of an honored family of Medina county, owns and operates the old homestead ranch in Medina county, Texas. He was born in Walker county, March 15, 1850, a son of Simon Peter and Lavina (Winsett) Heath, both of whom were born and reared in Tennessee, where they were also married, and soon after removed to Texas, becoming early settlers of Walker county, the year of their arrival in that county being 1835. The family of Mr. Heath numbered seven children: Margaret, who first married a Mr. Smith and for her second husband married John Scoggins; Lewis, a stock farmer of Medina county: Mrs. Sarena Rackley; Jessie, who died at the age of twenty-two years; Simon P., Jr., who was accidentally killed: Mrs. Sarah J. McMaster; and James W. James W. Heath accompanied his parents on their removal from Walker county to Medina county, being at that time a little lad of four years. He remained with his parents throughout their lives. He accumulated considerable stock for himself and in addition to caring for this also conducted his father's stock farm. Following the death of his parents he and his brother purchased the interest of the other heirs in the old home place, a portion of which he yet owns. They were engaged in business together for a number of years, but eventually divided their interests, since which time James W., has continued in business alone. From time to time he has increased his landed possessions until he is now the owner of five hundred acres of rich and valuable land, which he rents, while he owns altogether two thousand acres of land. In addition to his stock-raising interests he has also engaged in raising cotton and sorghum hay, which has proved a profitable source of income. Practically all that he today possesses has been gained through his own well directed labors and capable business management, for he had little assistance from his father's estate. In 1894 he retired from the ranch and removed to Hondo in order to give his children good school advantages. Upon removing to this city he purchased a nice residence property, which he later sold, and has recently erected a two-story frame residence, surrounded by a large and well kept lawn. He still superintends his ranching interests, making frequent trips to his farm. He is a stalwart advocate of Democratic principles but has never had aspiration for political honors or emoluments. He affiliates with the Woodmen of the World and the Knights of Honor. In 1872 occurred the marriage of Mr. Heath and Miss Eliza Galbreath, who was born in this state, September 10, 1859, a daughter of Thomas and Nancy Jane (Winans) Galbreath. The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Heath has been blessed with six children: Thomas, who is engaged in the stock business; Nora, at home: Frank, who is a bookkeeper; Robert, Ira and Hazel, all still under the parental roof. All have been afforded liberal educational advantages. The family are prominent in the social circles of Hondo, and the hospitality of their own pleasant home is greatly enjoyed by their many friends. [A Twentieth Century History of Southwest Texas, Volume 2, 1907, pages 187-188] Contributor: Sherry (47010546)

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