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William Spencer Dewey
15 Jul 1847 – 5 Oct 1923
| Birth | 15 Jul 1847 |
| Death | 5 Oct 1923 |
| Cemetery | Mount Olive Cemetery Big Spring , Howard County , Texas , USA |
| Added by | Kathy Jennings Brown on 31 Jan 2020 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/110285232 |
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Name: Wm. Stewart Dewey (see note below) Death Date: 5 Oct 1923 Death County: Howard Certificate: 29880 ________________ Note for Middle Name left by Gerilynn M Campbell Spencer is his middle name, taken from his mothers maiden name. "Stewart is his wife's maiden name, not his middle name. The death certificate is in error. His baptismal record shows "Spencer". Suggested edit: Buried with his daughter Amy Spencer Dewey Dunn Contributor: laura.a.olson (50340029) —————————— Suggested edit: William Stewart Dewey, one of our oldest and most highly respected citizens died at his home in Big Spring on Friday, October 6th. He had been a resident of Texas for more than 70 years. Going as a volunteer from Texas, he served in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. He was a first cousin of Admiral Dewey who won fame and honor during the Spanish American Ward. During the 27 years that Mr. Dewey made his home in Big Spring and Howard County, he held the respect and esteem of all with all whom he had contact. Services were held at the graveside in Mt. Olive cemetery under the auspices of the Masonic Lodge, of which he had been a loyal member for 55 years. Survived by his wife; one son; stepchildren. Big Spring Herald (front page) October 12, 1923 Contributor: Searchers of our Past (47220553)
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- Nancy Webb Dewey 1840–1887 FaG
- Sarah M "Sallie" Stewart Dewey 1852–1879
- Elean Elizabeth Greer Dewey 1852–1926 FaG
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- Emma Angeline Dewey Miller 1840–1899 FaG
- Harriet Louise Dewey Foust 1842–1896 FaG
- Arabella Ferguson Dewey Helm 1844–1877 FaG
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