I had a glorious visit, both spiritually and socially, withg my sons and families and one dear sister and family. It was indeed a happy reunion with these and other loved ones.

During my visit I visited the following places: Alma, Bardwell, Rice, Ennis, Fort Worth, Bryson and northwest Texas, Roff and Hickory, Okl. and thence to Jerymn, Texas, [Jack County] where my eldest son resides. [Henry T.] He has a beautiful home located in a valley almost surrounded by mountains, and fairly good crops. Crops in this part of Texas were almost a failure last year owing to the dry weather.

Next I visited my son in Oklahoma. [John M.] He lives in a very rocky country near a large cattle and horse ranch. He raised corn, forage for stock, such as millet, sorghum, caffa corn, meadow hay, also some cotton however, his cotton crop was almost a failure which was a general complaint everywhere I visited.

Since leaving Oklahoma, I have received the sad intelligence of affliction of my son, who has almost lost the use of his lower limbs. Only being able to walk by the aid of crutches. {Was this John M?}

The Butler Herald

Tuesday, July 29, 1902

Photo from Bob Bartley bartley@thepoint.net
Handwriting of Jeffie Jinks Montgomery." mother, j+ v, Mary, Baby Troy (?)
This would be (1) Belle Harris Jinks(mother of John Morgan Jinks) (2) John & Viola Jinks (3) Their daughter Mary (I assume) and (4) child in front

John Morgan Jinks Photos
From Bill Mentzer
Wedding Day-Feb 20, 1896

Mrs. Belle Bazemore Passes Away

The death angel claimed the sweet spirit of Mrs. Olivia Arbella Jinks Bazemore, nee Harris at the age of 77 years at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A.A. Montgomery, in Macon County, at two o'clock Monday afternoon, August 10th. Her death was not unexpected as she had been in declining health for several months. "Aunt Belle", as she was affectionately called by all who knew her, was a deeply consecrated Christian woman. Since childhood she lived a faithful, loyal Christian life. For many years she took an active part in all church and Sunday School work. She was looked upon as one who's character was worthy of example, and even now, after God in His infinite wisdom and boundless love has seen fit to remove her from our midst, we believe that her lovable disposition and beautiful character will live as an example in the memory of those who knew her.

Mrs. Jinks was born in Crawford county in 1848, the daughter of Mr. Obediah and Mrs. Centurain Slatter Harris, and moved to Taylor county with her parents early in life. In 1865, about the close of the Civil War, she was married to Mr. T.L. Jinks with whom she lived happily until the time of his death, Aug 9, 1910, and was some years later married to Rev. A.H. Bazemore, who has since died.

Besides hosts of friends and many relatives, Mrs. Bazemore is survived by two children: Mrs. S.A. Montgomery of Macon County and Mr. J.M. Jinks of Oklahoma. The latter arrived to be at the bedside of his mother at the time of her death and will remain here for a few days to visit relatives and friends. One brother, Mr. S.H. Harris of Norwich, also survives her.

Funeral services were conducted for her at the Jinks family cemetery Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock by Rev. H.L. Lumpkin assisted by Judge LT. Peed

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