Living

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Funeral Services for John Matthew Cartwright, age 88, longtime resident and former sheriff of San Augustine, will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 22, 2019, in the San Augustine County Cowboy Church, with Chris Burris and Charles Sharp officiating.

Burial will follow in the San Augustine City Cemetery.

Visitation was held Monday evening, January 21, 2019, from the hours of 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Wyman Roberts.

John Matthew was born July 22, 1930, in San Augustine, Texas to the late Anna V. (Thomas) Cartwright and Baxter Cartwright.

A graduate of San Augustine High School, he proudly served his country in the United States Navy.

He married the love of his life, Barbara Ann, and was a devoted husband until her death on April 1, 2013.

As a civic leader, he served on the San Augustine City Council, owned and operated a dry cleaning business in his beloved hometown.

During his distinguished career of law enforcement, he proudly served in several counties including his beloved hometown of San Augustine as the former Police Chief, afterwards being elected as a "write-in" as Sheriff of San Augustine County where he continued to serve and protect the citizens of San Augustine County until he retired. He was of the Episcopal faith.

Those left to cherish his memory include, his beloved sons, John Matthew Cartwright, Jr., and his wife, Mila of Dallas; Mark Cartwright and his wife, Melissa of Midland; Robert Cartwright and his wife, Laurie of San Augustine and Michael Cartwright and his wife, Joni of San Augustine; his beloved daughter, Sylvia Ann "Sissy" (Cartwright) Harris and her husband, Rob of Nacogdoches and special friend, Barbara Brittain of San Augustine.

His beloved grandchildren, Clint Cartwright of San Augustine; Veronica Lyn Tobar of Arizona; Cami Clement and her husband, Luke of Winnie; Chelsi Cartwright of San Augustine; Mackenzie Cartwright of San Augustine; Garrett Cartwright of San Augustine; Sidney Cartwright and Riley Mumme both of Midland; Kassi Bennefield and her husband, Malcolm of Broaddus and Jordin Holloway of Broaddus; his great-granchildren, Wylie, Laney, Hayden, Tilden, Mason, Emeri, Cetch, and Rhett; Sisters-in-law, Betty Jean Cartwright of San Augustine, Sue Perry of Breham and Karen Perry Kent of San Augustine; along with numerous cousins and friends.

He is preceded in death by his beloved parents, Anna and Baxter Cartwright; his beloved wife, Barbara Ann; his beloved brother, Baxter Polk Cartwright, Jr. and a brother-in-law, Bobby Perry.

Pallbearers will include, John Welch; Shannon Brazeal; Joey Watson; Walter Shofner, Steven Hayes and Gary Fountain; Honorary pallbearers will include, Cleo Hines; Jason Hines; Dan Fussell; Phil Sublett and Wesley Hoyt.

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Also published in the Sabine County Reporter, January 23, Page 8

John + Barbara Ann Perry. Barbara was born on 15 Aug 1934 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas; died on 1 Apr 2013 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas; was buried in San Augustine City Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs. Barbara "Ann" Cartwright, age 78, long-time resident of San Augustine, passed from this life on Monday, April 1, 2013, surrounded by her family at her residence in San Augustine.

Ann was born to Maureen (Partin) Perry and Sydney Perry on August 15, 1934, in San Augustine, Texas. She attended Stephen F. Austin College. She was retired from the State of Texas working for the Department of Human Resources.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 4, 2013, in the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, with Bro. Doug Fincher officiating. Interment will be in the San Augustine City Cemetery in San Augustine. Visitation will be Wednesday evening, April 3, 2013, from the hours of 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, 316 West Columbia Street, San Augustine, Texas 75972.

Those who are left to cherish her memory include, her husband, John M. Cartwright, Sr., of San Augustine; Sons and daughters-in-law, John Cartwright, Jr., and his wife, Mila of Dallas; Mark Cartwright and his wife, Sharon of Bastrop, Texas; Robert Cartwright and his wife, Laurie of San Augustine; Michael Cartwright and his wife, Joni Cartwright of San Augustine; Daughter and Son-in-law, Sissy Harris and her husband, Rob of Nacogdoches; 9 Grandchildren, Clint, Lyn, Cami, Les, Amber, Ryan, Chelsi, Mackenzie, and Garrett; 3 Great-grandchildren, McKenna, Wyley, Presleigh, and Kat; Brother and Sister-in-law, William R. Perry and his wife, Sue Perry of Brenham, Texas; Sister-in-law, Betty Jean Cartwright of San Augustine; half-sister, Karen Kent and her husband, Dale of San Augustine.

She is preceded in death by her Father, Sidney Perry and her Mother, Maurine P. Fussell, Father-in-law and Mother-in-law, Baxter and Anna V. Cartwright, and also Brother-in-law, Baxter Polk Cartwright.

Pallbearers include Chris Cullipher, Ford Cartwright, Phil Sublett, Vernon Partin, Herman Shofner, and Stephen Hays. Honorary Pallbearers will include, Cleo Hines and Jason Hines.

Copied from Wyman Roberts Funeral Home Website
Print edition in The Sabine County Reporter, April 10, 2013, page 12

Baxter + Anna Virginia Thomas. Anna was born on 21 Jan 1902; died on 14 Jun 1998; was buried in San Augustine City Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Said to be a daughter of Walter Theophilus Thomas and Tempe Sue Roberts.

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(Research):

Census Listings:

1900 Census
Texas, San Augustine County, Pr 1, San Augustine City
Enumerated 28 Jun 1900
SD 267 ED 74 Sheet 14B
254-254
Cartwright, John M Head Jan 1863 37 m9 Tx Tx Tn
Cartwright, Emmie Wf W F Nov 1871 28 M 9 1/1 Tx Tx Miss
Cartwright, Holman L Son W M Aug 1898 1 S Tx Tx Tx

1910 Census
Texas, San Augustine County, Pr 2
Enumerated 2 May 1910
SD 2 ED 138 Sheet 7B
135-139
Cartwright, Mathew J Head M W 47 m1 19 Tx Tx Tn Own Income
Cartwright, Emmy Wf F W 37 M1 19 2/2 Tx Tx Tx
Cartwright, Homer L Son M W 11 S Tx Tx Tx
Cartwright, Baster P Son M W 8 S Tx Tx Tx

1920 Census
Texas, San Augustine, JP 1
Enumerated 2 Jan 1920
SD 326 ED 174 Sheet 1A
1-1
Cartwright, John M Head M W 57 m Tx Tx Tn Farmer
Cartwright, Emma Wf F W 28 m Tx Tx Tx
Cartwright, Holman Son W W 21 S Tx Tx Tx
Cartwright, Baxter Son M W 18 S Tx Tx Tx

1930 Census
not located

1940 Census
Texas, San Augustine County, JP 1
Enumerated May 6, 1940
SD 42-2 ED 203-2
HH 49
Cartwright, Emmie Head F W 68 Wd Tx Same House
Cartwright, Baxter Sib N W 38 M Tx Same House Farmer
Cartwright, Anna V Dtr in Law F W 38 m Tx Same House
Cartwright, Baxter P Grandson M W 15 S Tx Same House
Cartwright, Jon M Grandson M W 9 S Tx Same House

John + Emily Massey. Emily was born on 27 Nov 1871 in Fannin County, Texas; died on 20 Oct 1956 in San Augustine County, Texas; was buried in San Augustine City Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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From FindAGrave:

Emily Massey Cartwright is the daughter of Charles Polk Massey and Eliza Jane Jones. Charles Polk Massey is the son of William Smith Massey and Margaret Benigna Polk of San Augustine, TX. Margaret B. Polk parents are John Polk(b.1785) and Elizabeth Ann Polk, both are buried in the Linn Flat Cemetery outside of Nacogdoches, TX. Her grand father was Charles (Civil Charley,) born January 18, 1760, and her grandmother was Margaret (Baxter) Polk.


Name Emily Massey Cartwright
Event Type Death
Event Date 20 Oct 1956
Event Place San Augustine, San Augustine, Texas, United States
Gender Female
Marital Status Widowed
Birth Date 27 Nov 1871
Birthplace Fannin, Texas
Father's Name Chas Polk Massey
Mother's Name Eliza Jones
Certificate Number 55570
GS Film number 2114936
Digital Folder Number 005145191
Informant B P Cartwright
Image Number 00975

Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K33L-CRQ : accessed 01 Dec 2013), Emily Massey Cartwright, 20 Oct 1956; citing certificate number 55570, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2114936.