(Obit - R. Lindley, one of Cumby’s leading citizens, died Sunday morning at the family 
home in this city. He had been under the care of physician for some time but was 
confined to the bed only a few weeks, death being due to softening of the brain. He had 
been a resident of Cumby since 1884, moving here from Peerless. Was born in Missouri 
and was 78 years of age. He came to Texas as a boy. He married Miss Frances Sayle who 
died three years ago. He was married twice since then, but leaves no children except by 
his first marriage. To this union five sons and two daughters were born, two sons being 
dead. The children living are: J Lindley, Cumby; Dr. Robert Lindley, Dallas; Dr. Will 
Lindley and Mrs. Luke Rash, Terrell; and Mrs. Nettie Sherman, Shawnee, Okla. Mr. Lindley 
was considered one of the wealthiest men in Hopkins County. He owned a great deal of 
land, as well as valuable town property here and elsewhere. Interment was made in the 
Cumby cemetery. (Cumby Rustler, Fri. Nov. 7, 1914)