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William F. Coltharp - Madison Parish, Louisiana

From Tallulah Madison Journal January 17, 1920

William F. Coltharp, one of the leading businessmen of Tallulah, died at his residence here Thursday 
after a long illness.

Mr. Coltharp was a native of Brookhaven, Miss., but came to Madison at an early age. He was a gentleman 
of splendid character and enjoyed to a high degree the confidence of the businessmen of this community. 
Ixxxx well be said of him that he measured up to the full requirements of good citizenship. For a number 
of years he has been the directing head of the Tallulah Hardware and Furniture Company.

Mr. Coltharp was 57 years of age and is survived by his wife, Mrs. Jeanette Coltharp, nee Downes, three 
brothers, A. S., Chas., and M. H. Coltharp. During his residence here Mr. Coltharp filled many offices of 
xxxx and honor.

The funeral services were held in his residence, the interment being in the Tallulah Cemetery, Rev. 
X. C. Barr officiating.