M. G. Morales Obituary
M. G. Morales, age 88, died at His ranch nine miles south of Ft.
Mc Kavett Friday morning, Mr. Morales has owned considerable ranch property in that section for
many years, and has long been a Prominent ranchman.
Born in Mexico, he came to the United States when a child, and
was soon after captured by Indians who held him in captivity nine years, carrying him as far
north as Illinois. At the outbreak
of the Civil War Mr. Morales enlisted in the Northern army and
served through that bloody conflict. He has been highly influential member of his race in this
section for about fifty years. And has commanded the respect of all his neighbors. He leaves eight
children, two sons, Manuel and Daniel being ranchmen south of Ft.
McKavett.
The burial was at the Manuel Morales ranch Saturday morning.
Father Joe F. Dwan conducting the funeral service.
B. 4/3/1836 D. 1/ 25/1924