WILLIAM HICKNEY (PICKNEY) DODSON

    Died - At his residence in the Hills, October 24th '98 from a complication of diseases, William Hinkney (sic) Dodson. Deceased was born in Columbia county Ky., January 25, 1825, and was married in Wain(sic) (Wayne) county, Mo. in 1850 to Miss Rachel G. Dunn, professing religion early in life. He joined the Masonic Fraternity during the civil war. Judge Dodson- as he was commonly known- has been a resident of this county for many years, and was honored and respected by everybody that knew him as an honest, upright and truthful citizen.
He had been in feeble health for sometime before his death, but was in bed only a few days. Dr. Burleson was called and his son Dr. Tom Dodson, of Sonora, was also present, but his time had come and he passed away. Besides him many friends, he leaves a loving wife, several children, and a host of relatives to mourn his death. The burial services were performed at the church here by Rev. _ W. Swofford, and he was buried with Masonic honors in the Paint Rock Cemetery Tuesday evening at 6:30. May his sole rest in peace, and the Herald extends sincere condolence to the bereaved relatives.

Note: Rev. G. W. Swofford was a Methodist Minister in Paint Rock at this time.  CLM

San Angelo Standard
November 5, 1989 page 2
Submitted by Carolyn Moody