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David Frank "D. F." Crim

5 Mar 1862 – 25 Aug 1917

Birth5 Mar 1862
Death25 Aug 1917
CemeteryHorn Cemetery
McKinney , Collin County , Texas , USA
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D. F. (Frank) CRIM. Unbalanced Mind Leads to Suicide. Our city was shocked Saturday by the announcement of the suicide by hanging of D. F. (Frank) Crim, well known and respected citizen of this city which occurred in his barn on what is known as the Bill [unreadable surname] old place on West Howell street about 5:15 p. m. The rash act was the deed of an insane man. Ill health of several months standing had resulted in affecting his mental condition so that for about two months this spring he was confined in a private hospital in Greenville for the treatment of the insane. He improved and was brought home. But recently he became worse and the family had concluded to send him off for treatment again. He went to the barn to feed that morning and was soon followed by his son, Frank, Jr., who found him suspended from the barn roof by a lariat rope. The boy ran to the house to give the alarm and to get a knife to cut the rope, but his father was already dead when cut down. Nearby neighbors, County Tax Assessor J. K. P. Shrader, and Walter downs carried the body into the house. Drs. Ben F. Largent and W. E. Rucker were quickly summoned but found life extinct, the neck having been broken. Biographical.The decedent was 55 years old. He was a native of this county, having been born near Rowlett. Most of his life was spent as a farmer and stockman in this county. He was married to Miss Ora Talkington, daughter of Mrs. Lee Talkington of this city. His wife and the following children survive: Glen, Lee, Scott, Katherine, Nellie, and Woodrow. Two of them - Glen and Lee are married. The funeral....was deferred until 2o'clock on Sunday in order to allow ...for the arrival of his son, Cliff Crim who missed connection in his journey from Oklahoma City. Brief services were conducted at the residence by Rev. W. P. Jennings. The remains were born to the Horn cemetery, six miles northwest of McKinney, where more extended services were conducted by Eld. R. C. Horn assisted by the Rev. W. P. Jennings. A large number of autos bearing many friends and relatives were in the procession from McKinney to the cemetery, while many more old neighbors and friends of the Vineland and Bloomdale and other surrounding communities gathered to pay their last respects to the deceased. Among those out of town gathering to attend....the following brothers and sisters of the deceased were present: Mat?? Crim, and James L. Crim, both of Ardmore, Oklahoma, Mrs. Fred Emerson of Ardmore, Mrs. C. H. Terry, of Kingston, Oklahoma, Mrs. W. C. Zehnder of Dallas, and Mrs. W. A. Worley of Ardmore. One brother of Oklahoma City could not be present. One other sister, Mrs. S. O. Scott, resides in McKinney. .... The deceased's family on both sides are among our county's oldest nost numerous and most respected pioneer citizens. Many beautiful floral designs attested to the esteem of many relations and friends. Pallbearers – John Thomas, Joe Burnes, Robt. Love, Walter Downs, Geo. W. Fox and J. K. P. Shrader. The deceased was regarded as a good farmer and citizen and had a very wide circle of friends and acquaintances. All regret the tragic ending of his life which was due to mental trouble that was brought on by ill health. He was a faithful husband and devoted father and a good provider for his children. His loved ones have the sympathy of our entire city in their hour of darkest sorrow. [The Weekly Democrat-Gazette, McKinney, Texas, August 30, 1917] name: D.Frank Crim death date: 25 Aug 1917 death place: Mckinney, Collin Co., Texas gender: Male race: W death age: 55 years 5 months 20 days birth date: 05 Mar 1862 birthplace: Texas marital status: Married father's name: Jim Crim father's birthplace: Mo mother's name: Mary Barnes mother's birthplace: Mo cemetery: Horn cem. burial date: 26 Aug 1917 digital film number: 4165799

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