The Amarillo Globe-Times, Nov 12, 1928
J. D. SINGLETON RITES TUESDAY
Funeral services for J.D. Singleton, 67, for 26 years a resident of Amarillo and one of the leading contractors of the Panhandle, who died in a local hospital early Saturday morning from injuries received in an automobile accident, will be held from the Central Presbyterian church at 2:20 Tuesday afternoon.
Rev. R Thompson, pastor of the church, assisted by Rev. G. L. Yates, pastor of the First Baptist church will assist at the services.
The body will lie in state at the family home, 2206 Taylor Street, until about 1:20 Tuesday afternoon when it will then be removed to the church for services. Burial in Llano cemetery.
PIONEER BUILDER
Mr. Singleton was contractor for many of Amarillo’s and the Panhandle’s finest buildings, including the Elks’ Home, the Panhandle, and the old telephone buildings, all of which are landmarks of the city. He has also built many of the public schools in this section.
Besides his widow, he is survived by four daughters and one son, Mrs. Ray A Allman, of Paducah, Texas, Mrs. F. A. Zimpfer, Misses Jane and Mildred Singleton and Martin Singleton, all of Amarillo. Two sisters, Mrs. T. W. Bounds, of Corsicana and Mrs. J. E. Simmons of Waxahachie, also survive.
He was a member of the Central Presbyterian church and the Knights of Pythias lodge. Mr. Singleton came to Amarillo from McClellan county in 1902, first entering the planing mill business with the late Joe Iloit, but sold out about three years later and engaged in contracting.
He was widely known throughout this section and was highly respected by all who knew him.
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Jefferson Davis SINGLETON is the son of Harvey B SINGLETON and Mary Jane APPLEWHITE SINGLETON and the grandson of Gregory SINGLETON and Robert B and Larina APPLEWHITE.
1880 Freestone County, Texas
Name: J. D. Singleton
Age: 19
Birth Date: Abt 1861
Birthplace: Alabama
Home in 1880: Freestone, Texas, USA
Dwelling Number: 142
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Stepson Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Georgia
Mother's name: Mary J. Steward (previously Singleton)<--
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
Occupation: Works On Farm
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Washington Steward 68
Mary J. Steward 48 (Mary Jane Applewhite Singleton Steward)
Ada Steward 7
Jane Steward 3
Nancy V. Wells 35
Anna Wells 8
Sallie Wells 7
Wayett Wells 4
Ella Singleton 21
J. D. Singleton 19 (Jefferson Davis Singleton)
H. B. Singleton 16 (Harvey B Singleton)
Source Citation
Year: 1880; Census Place: Freestone, Texas; Roll: 1304; Family History Film: 1255304; Page: 464A; Enumeration District: 051
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1870 Lee County, Alabama
Name: Jeff Singleton
Age in 1870: 9
Birth Year:
1861
Birthplace: Alabama
Dwelling Number: 437
Home in 1870: Auburn, Lee, Alabama
Race: White
Gender: Male
Attended School: Y
Household Members:
Name Age
M J Singleton 37 (Mary Jane Applewhite Singleton)
W Singleton 14 (Walter Iverson Singleton)
Ella Singleton 12 (Ella A Singleton)
Jeff Singleton 9 (Jefferson Davis Singleton)
Harvy Singleton 6 (Harvey B Singleton)
Source Citation
Year: 1870; Census Place: Auburn, Lee, Alabama; Roll: M593_23; Page: 365B; Family History Library Film: 545522
J. D. SINGLETON RITES TUESDAY
Funeral services for J.D. Singleton, 67, for 26 years a resident of Amarillo and one of the leading contractors of the Panhandle, who died in a local hospital early Saturday morning from injuries received in an automobile accident, will be held from the Central Presbyterian church at 2:20 Tuesday afternoon.
Rev. R Thompson, pastor of the church, assisted by Rev. G. L. Yates, pastor of the First Baptist church will assist at the services.
The body will lie in state at the family home, 2206 Taylor Street, until about 1:20 Tuesday afternoon when it will then be removed to the church for services. Burial in Llano cemetery.
PIONEER BUILDER
Mr. Singleton was contractor for many of Amarillo’s and the Panhandle’s finest buildings, including the Elks’ Home, the Panhandle, and the old telephone buildings, all of which are landmarks of the city. He has also built many of the public schools in this section.
Besides his widow, he is survived by four daughters and one son, Mrs. Ray A Allman, of Paducah, Texas, Mrs. F. A. Zimpfer, Misses Jane and Mildred Singleton and Martin Singleton, all of Amarillo. Two sisters, Mrs. T. W. Bounds, of Corsicana and Mrs. J. E. Simmons of Waxahachie, also survive.
He was a member of the Central Presbyterian church and the Knights of Pythias lodge. Mr. Singleton came to Amarillo from McClellan county in 1902, first entering the planing mill business with the late Joe Iloit, but sold out about three years later and engaged in contracting.
He was widely known throughout this section and was highly respected by all who knew him.
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Jefferson Davis SINGLETON is the son of Harvey B SINGLETON and Mary Jane APPLEWHITE SINGLETON and the grandson of Gregory SINGLETON and Robert B and Larina APPLEWHITE.
1880 Freestone County, Texas
Name: J. D. Singleton
Age: 19
Birth Date: Abt 1861
Birthplace: Alabama
Home in 1880: Freestone, Texas, USA
Dwelling Number: 142
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Stepson Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Georgia
Mother's name: Mary J. Steward (previously Singleton)<--
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
Occupation: Works On Farm
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Washington Steward 68
Mary J. Steward 48 (Mary Jane Applewhite Singleton Steward)
Ada Steward 7
Jane Steward 3
Nancy V. Wells 35
Anna Wells 8
Sallie Wells 7
Wayett Wells 4
Ella Singleton 21
J. D. Singleton 19 (Jefferson Davis Singleton)
H. B. Singleton 16 (Harvey B Singleton)
Source Citation
Year: 1880; Census Place: Freestone, Texas; Roll: 1304; Family History Film: 1255304; Page: 464A; Enumeration District: 051
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1870 Lee County, Alabama
Name: Jeff Singleton
Age in 1870: 9
Birth Year:
1861
Birthplace: Alabama
Dwelling Number: 437
Home in 1870: Auburn, Lee, Alabama
Race: White
Gender: Male
Attended School: Y
Household Members:
Name Age
M J Singleton 37 (Mary Jane Applewhite Singleton)
W Singleton 14 (Walter Iverson Singleton)
Ella Singleton 12 (Ella A Singleton)
Jeff Singleton 9 (Jefferson Davis Singleton)
Harvy Singleton 6 (Harvey B Singleton)
Source Citation
Year: 1870; Census Place: Auburn, Lee, Alabama; Roll: M593_23; Page: 365B; Family History Library Film: 545522
The Amarillo Globe-Times, Nov 12, 1928
J. D. SINGLETON RITES TUESDAY
Funeral services for J.D. Singleton, 67, for 26 years a resident of Amarillo and one of the leading contractors of the Panhandle, who died in a local hospital early Saturday morning from injuries received in an automobile accident, will be held from the Central Presbyterian church at 2:20 Tuesday afternoon.
Rev. R Thompson, pastor of the church, assisted by Rev. G. L. Yates, pastor of the First Baptist church will assist at the services.
The body will lie in state at the family home, 2206 Taylor Street, until about 1:20 Tuesday afternoon when it will then be removed to the church for services. Burial in Llano cemetery.
PIONEER BUILDER
Mr. Singleton was contractor for many of Amarillo’s and the Panhandle’s finest buildings, including the Elks’ Home, the Panhandle, and the old telephone buildings, all of which are landmarks of the city. He has also built many of the public schools in this section.
Besides his widow, he is survived by four daughters and one son, Mrs. Ray A Allman, of Paducah, Texas, Mrs. F. A. Zimpfer, Misses Jane and Mildred Singleton and Martin Singleton, all of Amarillo. Two sisters, Mrs. T. W. Bounds, of Corsicana and Mrs. J. E. Simmons of Waxahachie, also survive.
He was a member of the Central Presbyterian church and the Knights of Pythias lodge. Mr. Singleton came to Amarillo from McClellan county in 1902, first entering the planing mill business with the late Joe Iloit, but sold out about three years later and engaged in contracting.
He was widely known throughout this section and was highly respected by all who knew him.
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Jefferson Davis SINGLETON is the son of Harvey B SINGLETON and Mary Jane APPLEWHITE SINGLETON and the grandson of Gregory SINGLETON and Robert B and Larina APPLEWHITE.
1880 Freestone County, Texas
Name: J. D. Singleton
Age: 19
Birth Date: Abt 1861
Birthplace: Alabama
Home in 1880: Freestone, Texas, USA
Dwelling Number: 142
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Stepson Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Georgia
Mother's name: Mary J. Steward (previously Singleton)<--
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
Occupation: Works On Farm
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Washington Steward 68
Mary J. Steward 48 (Mary Jane Applewhite Singleton Steward)
Ada Steward 7
Jane Steward 3
Nancy V. Wells 35
Anna Wells 8
Sallie Wells 7
Wayett Wells 4
Ella Singleton 21
J. D. Singleton 19 (Jefferson Davis Singleton)
H. B. Singleton 16 (Harvey B Singleton)
Source Citation
Year: 1880; Census Place: Freestone, Texas; Roll: 1304; Family History Film: 1255304; Page: 464A; Enumeration District: 051
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1870 Lee County, Alabama
Name: Jeff Singleton
Age in 1870: 9
Birth Year:
1861
Birthplace: Alabama
Dwelling Number: 437
Home in 1870: Auburn, Lee, Alabama
Race: White
Gender: Male
Attended School: Y
Household Members:
Name Age
M J Singleton 37 (Mary Jane Applewhite Singleton)
W Singleton 14 (Walter Iverson Singleton)
Ella Singleton 12 (Ella A Singleton)
Jeff Singleton 9 (Jefferson Davis Singleton)
Harvy Singleton 6 (Harvey B Singleton)
Source Citation
Year: 1870; Census Place: Auburn, Lee, Alabama; Roll: M593_23; Page: 365B; Family History Library Film: 545522
J. D. SINGLETON RITES TUESDAY
Funeral services for J.D. Singleton, 67, for 26 years a resident of Amarillo and one of the leading contractors of the Panhandle, who died in a local hospital early Saturday morning from injuries received in an automobile accident, will be held from the Central Presbyterian church at 2:20 Tuesday afternoon.
Rev. R Thompson, pastor of the church, assisted by Rev. G. L. Yates, pastor of the First Baptist church will assist at the services.
The body will lie in state at the family home, 2206 Taylor Street, until about 1:20 Tuesday afternoon when it will then be removed to the church for services. Burial in Llano cemetery.
PIONEER BUILDER
Mr. Singleton was contractor for many of Amarillo’s and the Panhandle’s finest buildings, including the Elks’ Home, the Panhandle, and the old telephone buildings, all of which are landmarks of the city. He has also built many of the public schools in this section.
Besides his widow, he is survived by four daughters and one son, Mrs. Ray A Allman, of Paducah, Texas, Mrs. F. A. Zimpfer, Misses Jane and Mildred Singleton and Martin Singleton, all of Amarillo. Two sisters, Mrs. T. W. Bounds, of Corsicana and Mrs. J. E. Simmons of Waxahachie, also survive.
He was a member of the Central Presbyterian church and the Knights of Pythias lodge. Mr. Singleton came to Amarillo from McClellan county in 1902, first entering the planing mill business with the late Joe Iloit, but sold out about three years later and engaged in contracting.
He was widely known throughout this section and was highly respected by all who knew him.
**************
Jefferson Davis SINGLETON is the son of Harvey B SINGLETON and Mary Jane APPLEWHITE SINGLETON and the grandson of Gregory SINGLETON and Robert B and Larina APPLEWHITE.
1880 Freestone County, Texas
Name: J. D. Singleton
Age: 19
Birth Date: Abt 1861
Birthplace: Alabama
Home in 1880: Freestone, Texas, USA
Dwelling Number: 142
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Stepson Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Georgia
Mother's name: Mary J. Steward (previously Singleton)<--
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
Occupation: Works On Farm
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Washington Steward 68
Mary J. Steward 48 (Mary Jane Applewhite Singleton Steward)
Ada Steward 7
Jane Steward 3
Nancy V. Wells 35
Anna Wells 8
Sallie Wells 7
Wayett Wells 4
Ella Singleton 21
J. D. Singleton 19 (Jefferson Davis Singleton)
H. B. Singleton 16 (Harvey B Singleton)
Source Citation
Year: 1880; Census Place: Freestone, Texas; Roll: 1304; Family History Film: 1255304; Page: 464A; Enumeration District: 051
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1870 Lee County, Alabama
Name: Jeff Singleton
Age in 1870: 9
Birth Year:
1861
Birthplace: Alabama
Dwelling Number: 437
Home in 1870: Auburn, Lee, Alabama
Race: White
Gender: Male
Attended School: Y
Household Members:
Name Age
M J Singleton 37 (Mary Jane Applewhite Singleton)
W Singleton 14 (Walter Iverson Singleton)
Ella Singleton 12 (Ella A Singleton)
Jeff Singleton 9 (Jefferson Davis Singleton)
Harvy Singleton 6 (Harvey B Singleton)
Source Citation
Year: 1870; Census Place: Auburn, Lee, Alabama; Roll: M593_23; Page: 365B; Family History Library Film: 545522
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