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W. E. McKain - Madison Parish, Louisiana 

From St. Joseph, LA Tensas Gazette February 11, 1916

The remains of Mr. W. E. McKain were laid to rest at the Tallulah Cemetery Thursday evening beside 
his wife who died about two years ago.

Mr. McKain had been living in Texas during the last few years. He was born in Mil[t]on, Florida, in 
1843 [sic 1848], and came to Louisiana where he engaged in the mercantile business.

He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Edward [sic Edgar] T. Purnell of Tallulah; Mrs. Joseph Reeves, 
of Vidalia; Mrs. Leake [sic Zachary] Monroe, of Big Lake, Texas and Mrs. Howard Brown, of 
Fort Worth, Texas.

His remains were followed to the last resting place by a number of friends who knew him as a resident 
of this parish. The services were performed by Rev. V. D. Skipper.

The Journal joins in expressions of sympathy to the bereaved relatives in this and adjoining parishes. 
— The Madison Journal.


From Tallulah Madison Journal February 5, 1916

W. E. McKain

The remains of Mr. W. E. McKain were laid to rest at the Tallulah Cemetery Thursday evening beside his 
wife who died about two years ago.

Mr. McKain had been living in Texas during the last few years. He was born in Milton, Fla., in 1843 
and came to Louisiana where he engaged in the mercantile business.

He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Edward T. Purnell, of Tallulah; Mrs. Joseph Reeves, of Vidalia; 
Mrs. Leake Monroe, of Big Lake, Texas and Mrs. Howard Brown, of Fort Worth, Texas.

His remains were followed to the last resting place by a number of friends who knew him as a resident 
of the parish. The services were performed by Rev. V. D. Skipper.

The Journal joins in expressions of sympathy to his bereaved relatives in this and adjoining parishes.