| Obit For | James Brite |
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| Headline | Another Oldtimer Gone |
| Text | James Brite died at Pierce City, Jan. 14, 1908, age 84 years, lacking eight days. He was born in Allen County, KY, Jan. 22, 1824, and came to Missouri and located in the vicinity of where Pierce City now stands in 1838.
On March 24, 1853, he and Miss Julia Higgs were married. Mrs. Brite is a sister of Kelley and Red Higgs, prominent citizens of this county. He was the father of John W. Brite of Long Beach, Cal., formerly of Monett, Mesdames Martha E. Wicks and Arozonia Wilson of Pierce City. He was a member of the Baptist Church for 64 years. Rev. Wheeler of Avilla, conducted the funeral services and remains were laid to rest in the Pierce City Cemetery. Leader |
| Newspaper or Funeral Home | Cassville Democrat |
| Date | January, 25, 1908, Saturday |
| Death Cert Link | - |
| Resource | State Historical Society of MO |
| Submitted by | Donna Cooper |
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