©The Texas Spur, June 30, 1911
Died
Mrs. T.A. Ham died Thursday evening at her home in the Croton country and the remains were interred Friday in the Dickens Cemetery.©The Texas Spur, July 14, 1911
Mrs. Mary Ham, nee McCullough, was born in Freestone county, Texas, in 1868. She moved with her parents to Dallas County when 3 years old, she professed religion at 12, and joined the Methodist church south and ever lived in the faith thereafter until her death which occurred the 28th of June, 1911 at her home in Croton community, Dickens county. She was married to Mr. T.A. Ham in November 1882. Eight children were born to this union, all of whom are now living but two who died in infancy. Mrs. Ham was a devoted mother and wife. She suffered much in her last illness but bore it patiently, and was conscious up until a short while before her death. Truly a good woman has gone. Her place is vacant in the Sunday school and in the church. She was a good neighbor and ready to wait on the sick and to help the needy. To know her was to love her and her death was a great shock to the community and friends. It is sad to give up our loved ones in this life, but there is a great consolation when we realize they are safe in the arms of Jesus.Dear husband and children mourn not as those who have no hope but be prepared to meet your loved one in Heaven where there will be no more sad parting.
She was laid to rest in Dickens Cemetery June 30, 1911, in the presence of a large host of friends to await the resurrection morn.
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