| Ingram, William D. 219546 |
| Birth: 01/26/1847 Death: 07/16/1929 Marriage: 02/02/1876 |
| Cemetery: Evergreen (C1-19-04) |
| Record Source: The Paris News, Texas Death Certificate, Researcher-Submitted Info |
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If you copy this information, please cite this as your source: Betsy Mills and Ron Brothers. The Death and Cemetery Records of Lamar County, Texas, ReBroMa Press, 2008, http://www.lamarcountytx.org/cemetery. (05/12/2025) |
| Notes THE PARIS NEWS, Wednesday, July 17 1929: "William D. Ingram, 82, died Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at his home south of Paris and will be buried Wednesday afternoon at Evergreen cemetery, after funeral services, which will be held at the old home at 3 o’clock by the Rev. Leslie Finnell and the Rev. P. F. Herndon. Mr. Ingram was one of the oldest citizens of Lamar county. Born in Wilson county, Tennessee, January 26, 1847, he was brought to Texas by his parents when 4 years old, and had lived here ever since, being the last surviving member of the family of twelve brothers and sisters. February 28, 1877, he married Sarah Alice McHam, daughter of the late Barham McHam, and is survived by her and their eight children; Robert, E. F., Claude and Sam Ingram; Mrs. Neva Durham, Mrs. Eva McKinney, Mrs. Lora May Ray and Mrs. Lillie M. Hoover, besides a number of grand-children and great-grand-children. Enlisting under General Sam Bell Maxey in 1863, when 16 years old, William Ingram served during the remainder of the war between the states in General Gano’s division, returning after the surrender to his home and his work on the farm. After his marriage he settled six miles south of Paris and the remainder of his life was spent in the same community. As a farmer Mr. Ingram was successful due to hard work, and attention to his business and his accumulations were such that he was able to give each of his children a separate farm home as they grew up. As a member of the Biardstown Christian church Mr. Ingram exemplified his professions in his daily life. He was widely known and had a host of friends throughout Lamar county. His judgment was sought by his neighbors and his opinion always had weight in any matter affecting the general good. He took little part in public life, never thought of asking for an office or position of prominence, but gave his entire efforts to his family, his neighbors and their welfare. Pallbearers will be his grandsons, William Ingram, Martin Ingram, Phillip Ingram, Robert McKinney, James Durham and Harold Ray. Honorary pall bearers will be W. W. Williams, S. J. Deweese, T. J. Record, Ben Billingsley, J. W. Reeves, G. C. Clem, J. R. Scott, Billy Short, O. L. Means. O. J. Deweese, Morgan Johnson, J. H. Gooch, W. K. Griffin, Tom Stallings, T. P. Williams, Billy Skidmore, Sam Neathery, B. F. Slusher, F. M. Greenlea and Joe Dillard." Information from Texas Death Certificate: Affidavit Of Witness-- from Widow’s Application For A Pension #49887, Mrs. W. D. Ingram, Route 3, Paris, TX, filed 31 Jan 1931 and reconsidered 20 Jun 1931, ‘.... I was well acquainted with William D. Ingram during his lifetime and remember his enlisting in the Confederate Army. I had a half brother who served with him in the same company. He enlisted sometime during the year 1863 and served until cease of war in 1865. I had had many conversations with him regarding his service. When he first enlisted his command was sent to Indian Territory and afterwards sent to the coast and was stationed near Houston. This information as to Wm. D. Ingram was also assured by conversation with my half-brother who served with him. I am now 81 years of age. Signed G. W. Vincent, sworned... 29 Jan 1931. O. S. Perfect, Notary Public, Lamar County.’ Letter to Comptroller, State of Texas, 31 Jan 1931. ‘I have the honor to request the Military record of W. D. Ingram, who is reported to have enlisted in Company G., Regiment 29th Texas Cavalry, Ganos Brigade, Maxey’s Cavalry Division, in the service of The Confederate States Army...’ Letter received from War Department, Washington, D.C., 7 Feb 1931. ‘To Comptroller, State of Texas... The name William Ingraham [sic], Private, Co., G, 29th Texas Cavalry, C.S.A. appears on Regimental Return of that organization for the month of April 1865. Date and place of enlistment not shown. Under caption, Alterations since last return among the enlisted men: Date: April 1, 1865, Place: On the march. Remarks: loss by desertion. His name has not been found on the muster rolls of the Company, which cover in part the period from July 20, 1862 to June 1863. No other record found. Not found as W. D. Ingram. Signed C. H. Bridges, The Adjutant General...’ Letter in Widow’s Pension File: ‘Emberson, Lamar Co., TX, 6 Jun 1931. To whom it may concern. This is to certify that I, J. W. Vincent, knew W. D. Ingram personally and know that he returned from the Civil War with a brother of mine, Albert Vincent, also a brother-in-law, Bill Mock. I have heard my brother and brother-in-law speak of their service with Mr. Ingram many times. I know they returned from the war together and if he had deserted I know they would have talked about it. G. W. Vincent.’ Letter in Widow’s Pension File: Before me the undersigned... Mr. M. V. Saylors... I am now 81 years of age and I knew W. D. Ingram during his lifetime. I know of his service in the Confederate Army. I was with him on many occasions after his return from the army and I am sure that he served from the date of his enlistment until the close of the war and if he had deserted at any time I am sure that I would have known of it. I have no interest whatsoever in this claim for pension and are in no way related to W. D. Ingram... 18 Feb 1931....' Letter in Widow’s Pension File: ‘11 Jun 1931. To Whom It May Concern. This is to say that I have known W. D. Ingram for a period of near fifty years. He was a good citizen, a law abiding man. I never heard of him being a slacker or a deserter. He spent his whole life on the farm, and reared an excellent family. Was a good neighbor, never knew of him ever being charged with a misdemeanor. I believe he was a true man in the higher and best sense of that word. Respectfully, Ed. H. McCuistion.’ Private, William D. Ingaham, enlisted in Co. G, from Lamar Co., TX, is listed in SUFFERING TO SILENCE, 29TH TEXAS CAVALRY, CSA REGIMENTAL HISTORY, by Bradford K. Felmy and John C. Grady, Nortex Press, Quanah, TX, 1975, p. 206. |
| War Notes Rank Civil War: CSA Pvt., Co. G, 29th Texas Cavalry |