of

The State Preservation Board

Austin, Texas

John A. Huebner, Sr., Past Representative, Buried in Bay City

Funeral services for John A. Huebner of Bay City, a former state legislator of Matagorda and Jackson Counties, were held at 3 p. m. Sunday, March 1 at the First Presbyterian Church of Bay City with Dr. A. T. Dyal officiating.

A native of Matagorda County, Huebner was born September 4, 1897. Except for a few years spent in Houston where he was in the construction business, he had lived in Matagorda County most of his life. He was one of the initiators of the Matagorda Rice Farmers Coop, serving as its president for several years.

Following an illness of several months, he died in St. Luke's Hospital in Houston Thursday night, February 27.

Palacios Beacon, March 5, 1964
 

W. D. Wilson Dies Suddenly
Prominent Bay City Lawyer and Citizen Passed Away
at Brother's Resort Home Near Freeport

Bay City, as well as this entire section of the state, was shocked last night when the news of the sudden death of Hon. W. D. Wilson was sent out from his brother's summer home near Freeport, where he was visiting. Death came to Mr. Wilson suddenly and apparently without warning. He went over to visit with his brother only yesterday (Tuesday) morning. Mrs. Wilson and the children were in Kerrville, but left there late last night upon receipt of the sad news. Mr. Wilson's remains arrived today on the noon train. The funeral will take place tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon at 3:30 o'clock.

W. D. Wilson was one of the county's most prominent as well as most likeable citizens. He was a long time resident of Bay City, an early settler, as it were, and a native of Brazoria County, an honored scion of a pioneer, prosperous and distinguished family. He was foremost in politics of his section and state, but was content with working for his favorite and his principles, never caring for honors of office or glories of battles. He was a lawyer of ability and possessed a rare legal mind, which was looked upon and generally regarded, as one of the keenest and most profound. In his political affairs and in which, until very recent years he took a keen delight, he was open and frank, honest with himself and his people. There was never any doubt as to where or how he stood. Men differed with him, but admired and respected him always.

Mr. Wilson, in his earlier days, served Brazoria and Matagorda Counties as a member of the legislature. He was a leader in his party affairs in the county for years and was one of the "Immortal Forty" from Texas who made Woodrow Wilson's presidency a certainty and shaped the political life and destiny of a world renowned figure. He was also a delegate to the national democratic convention, which witnessed the memorable fight between McAdoo and Smith.

At home and with home people, Mr. Wilson was a most lovable man. Unassuming, plain, honest in expressions of ideas and principles and in business, truthful, frank and above reproach in character, he stood well with his people, loved, respected and honored by them.

He was a member of the Episcopal Church and a Mason. Surviving are his wife and two children, Eugene and Helen, and to whom the sympathy of this entire section is extended.

Matagorda County Tribune, July 29, 1927