Mason County WW1 Honor Roll Call

This post is dedicated to the men and a woman of Mason County who lost their lives in WW1 service.

 

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William Elbert Britteon was born in Pontotoc, Mason County, on 14 January 1888, to Mr. James H Britteon (born in Arkansas, 1858) and Ms. Lura Naomi Hayden (born in Missouri, 1867). In 1900, Elbert lived with his parent and siblings Ruby (age 17), Leroy ( age 14), and Jewell (age 5) in Justice Precinct 1, Mason County. James H Britton was a farmer (1). Ten years later, there were two more family members in the household of Mr. and Mrs. Britteon - 8-year-old son Joel, and Mrs. Lura's mother, 73-year-old Mrs. Mary Ellen (Wolverton) Hayden. They all lived in Justice Precinct 8, Mason County (2).

At some point later, Bert relocated to Llano, where he found a job at a local garage. On the day of his WW1 draft registration, he was an employee of an auto company. William Elbert was a tall, medium-built man with brown eyes and brown hair (3).

Private William E Britteon (serial number 1130281) was enlisted on 20 June 1918. At first, he was part of the 5th Company Training Detachment of University of Texas until 20 August 1918. Then, he was assigned to 49th Balloon Company, with which he served until 5 September 1918. Later, Bert was transferred to 47th Balloon Company, and next, after 28 September 1918, to 5th C Balloon Company.

 

During the service time, William Elbert got sick with influenza which developed into pneumonia. Private Britteon died on 18 October 1918 (4,5).

Clipping source: The Llano News. (Llano, Tex.), Vol. 35, No. 16, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 24, 1918, newspaper, October 24, 1918; Llano, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth767705/: accessed August 15, 2021), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Llano County Public Library.

Bert's body was transported to Mason County, where it was laid for eternal rest at the Pontotoc Cemetery.

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Richard Clark was born on 13 January 1895, to Florence Valenda Sorelle and James Isom Clark. He lived with his parents and siblings in Mason County. When Richard was 14, on 30 September 1909, his father James Isom died.

On 30 April, the Clarks were registered in Justice Precinct #8 during the census. Mrs. Florence Clark was the head of the family, she ran the family farm with the help of her children, Ben G (age 23), Robert J (age 19), Rolie A (age 17), and Richard (age 15). The youngest child of Mrs. Florence and the youngest sibling of Richard was 9-year-old then Ivy (6). 

Seven years later, on 5 June, Richard was registered during the WW1 draft. At that time, the young boy worked at Mr. Joe Pryor's farm in Pontotoc. Rick was medium height, medium built, had light brown hair, and light brown eyes (7).

Private Richard Clark (serial number 1 136 595) was enlisted on 15 July 1918 and was in Camp McArthur, Texas, with Company C 7th Battalion Infantry Replacement until 1 September 1918.  Then he was assigned to Company D 7th Battalion Infantry Replacement and Training till October.

 Then, Richard was reassigned, and was a soldier of Company I 388th Infantry (8, 9). 

When in the Army Camp in New Mexico, Luna County, 23-year-old Private Richard Clark got ill with influenza which turned into broncho-pneumonia. The sickness took him from this world on 5 November 1918 (10).

 Richard was buried at Fort Bayard National Cemetery, New Mexico.

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Edwin L Durst was born to Gottlieb B Durst, a farmer and Mary L Schnautz on 27 February 1896 in Mason County, TX. 4-year-old Edwin was registered with his family during the 1900 census. The boy lived with his family in Justice Precinct #1, Mason County. His older siblings were Richard J (age 16), Albert F (age 15), Beny W (age 11), Mary C (age 9), and Katy S (age 7). Wallace (age 1) was Edwin's younger brother (11).

About a year later, on 28 December 1901, Gottlieb Durst, the father of the family died. Edwin and his siblings helped their mother to operate the family farm. On 5 June 1917, he was registered for the WW1 service.

Edwin, medium height and built man, of brown eyes and  light hair, worked for his cousin Alex as a farm hand, then (12). He was enlisted a few months after the Draft Registration, on 19 September. Private Edwin Durst was a soldier of 297 headquarters 90th Division and 36th Division in October 1917 (13).

 

Another record of Edwin's service record informs that he was selected at Mason and assigned to Company E 144th Infantry on 20 October (14).
 

Private Durst was one of the victims of broncho-pneumonia. He died in the army hospital, Camp Bowie, TX on 10 December 1917 (15).

Edwin's body was buried at the family cemetery in Mason County.

Clipping source: The Llano News. (Llano, Tex.), Vol. 34, No. 25, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 13, 1917, newspaper, December 13, 1917; Llano, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth767339/: accessed August 17, 2021), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Llano County Public Library. 

 

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Max Heinrich Eckert came to this world on 4 June 1887 in Hilda, in the family of Adolph Eckert and Emilie Lange (16). Thirteen years later, Max lived with his parents and 7-year-old sister Cora in Justice Precinct #6, Mason County. Mr. Adolph Eckert was a farmer (17).  In 1910, the family had a hired farm hand, their home was in Justice Precinct #3 of Mason County. Max worked on the family farm as well (18).

Eight years passed, on 23 March 1915, Max's mom died. She was 53 years old.

WW1 time came and Max Henry Eckert was registered in June 1917. The man lived in Hilda, was a stock farmer. He was medium height, medium built, had brown hair and brown eyes (19).

 

 

Max was inducted into the Army on 21 September 1917. In the very same month, he was transferred from one division to another and assigned to 144th Infantry 36th Division. Then, in November, the soldier was with Company B. In December, he got sick in the line of duty and was sent home on the 30th of the month (20).

Private Max Eckert (serial number 1 497 098) was on sick leave at home until 7 January 1918 (21). The day was the last one when his family saw him alive. 

On 1 July 1918, Max was commissioned to Private 1st Class. His company was sent overseas about two weeks later, on 18 July. Private 1st Class M H Eckert's unit was engaged in fights in the Sommepy and Gevry area. Max was killed in action on 13 October 1918 (22, 23). He was 31 years old when he died.

Another Army record gives a different day of his death (14 October) and says that Max was probably first buried  south of Gevry, France. Then, his body was moved (24) to the US Army Meuse-Argonne Cemetery (Plot E Row 4 Grave 29).

Max Eckert's Memorial Certificate is available here. The soldier was awarded: WW1Victory Medal, Croix de Guerre, and the Purple Heart.

 

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Albert Heinrich Fritz Geistweidt was born on 29 March 1895 in Hilda, Mason, TX, to Heinrich Geistweidt and Louise Kneese (25). Five years later, Albert lived with his 49-year-old father, who was a farmer, 36-year-old mother, and 4 siblings in Justice Precinct #6 of Mason County (26). The brothers and sisters were: Selma (12 years old), Nelly (10 y.o.), Wesley (8 y. o.), and Walter (2 y. o.).

Ten years later, Albert and his family were registered in the census again. The boy had another sister Elsie, who was 8 then. A boarder, 20-year-old Mr. Robert Peterman (born in Mississippi) lived at their home. The man was a school teacher (27).

1917 - WW1 registration time. Albert was a tall man with gray-blue eyes and blonde hair. He was single (28) so he got drafted soon.

The day came on 20 September. At first, Albert was assigned to 90th Division, then to 36th Division. Next, he was transferred to Headquarters 90th Division, and assigned to 144th Infantry at the end of October 1917. The records say, Private Albert H Geistweidt was sick from 3 to 22 December and was issued a sick-leave pass so he could go back home and recover there (29).

Albert was at home in Hilda until 22 January 1918 (30). Possibly, the man came back to Mason County in May 1918, to help with farming (31).

Private Albert H Geistweidt (serial number 1 497 104) was sent abroad with Company B 144th Infantry on 18 July 1918. He was transferred to Company F 9th Infantry on 21 August. He fought at the St Mihiel Salient front and in the Champaign region as well.

Albert Henry Geistweidt was killed in action on 3 October 1918 (32). His body was buried at the Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery, Romagne, France (Plot B Row 29 Grave 18). The soldier was awarded WW1 Victory Medal and the Purple Heart. Albert's Honorary Memorial Certificate is available for download here.

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Alfred Emil Kothmann, son of Adolf Dietrich Kothmann and Lydia Sophie Hoerster, was born on 3 April 1893 in Hilda, Texas. Seven years later, during the census, the boy, his parents, and two sisters 6-year-old Hulda and 2-year-old Lilly were registered in Justice Precinct #3, Mason County (33). Very likely, Alfred received some education in the Hilda school. 

1910 - more children had been born to Adolf and Lydia Kothmann - Sam, Adolph Jr., Leonard, and daughters Nellie and Lydia. Alfred worked on his father's farm then (34). Two years later, another brother Silas joined the family.

5 June 1917, Alfred Emil was one of the local men registered during the WW1 draft (35). 

About a year later, on 5 July, the man was inducted into the Army. He went through the training and was assigned to Company K 12th Battalion 4th Regiment and then was with Company K 316th Infantry.

Private Alfred E Kothmann (serial number 1 135 559) was deployed overseas on 24 August 1918 (36). The 25-year-old soldier was wounded in action and died of wounds on 11 November 1918 (37). Sadly it was the day when the peace treaty was signed and the war ended.

Alfred's body was brought back home (?) and laid at the Hilda Methodist Cemetery.

Private A E Kothmann was awarded WW1 Victory Medal and the Purple Heart.

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Friedrich Julius Leifeste was born on 25 September 1893 in the family home of Mr. Johann Friedrich Leifeste and Emelie Bickenbach (38). The boy did 6 years of education at the Brockman school. In 1900, he lived with his parents and siblings: Frank (age 19), Alvin (age 15), Harry (age 13), Hugo (age 11), Elias (age 9), Edgar (age 5), and Olga (age 3) in Justice Precinct # 1 of Mason County (39). In his teenage years, he helped tend the livestock on his father's ranch in Kimble County.

Census 1910, there had been another younger sister, Minnie in the family (40).

As other men, Julius was registered by an Army clerk on 5 June 1917. Friedrich Julius Leifeste was a stockman then and worked in Kimble County. He was tall, slender, had gray eyes and light brown hair (41).

Julius was enlisted on 19 September and assigned to Company C 13th Battalion 165th Division. Then he served with 90th Division and was transferred to 36th Division. The soldier's other assignment was Company K 144th Infantry (42).

Friedrich Julius was sick for some time and was in the base hospital from 24 November 1917 (43). 

Private Julius Leifeste (serial number 1 498 677) was sent overseas on 18 July 1918. Two days later, he was transferred to Company I 23rd Infantry. Julius fought in the Battle of Champagne and the Battle of Marne. When in France, the soldier was wounded in action on 6 October 1918 (44) and died of wounds on 11 October 1918 (45, 46). He was 25 years old.

 

At first, Julius body was buried in France. A few years later, he came back home and was laid to rest at the Junction cemetery.

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Mamie J Jones, the daughter of William Ralph Jones and Mary Anna Sommerville was born on 10 September 1894 in Pontotoc,  Mason County. In 1900, Mamie, her parents, and two younger sisters, Stella (age 5) and Laura (age 1) lived in Justice Precinct# 8 of Mason County. Mr. William R Jones was a farmer (47).

Ten years later, the census recorded Mamie and her family in Justice Precinct # 5. More siblings had been born to the girl including 3 sisters Winnie, Bessie, Verdi, and a brother Elmer (48). 

Mamie J Jones became a nurse. After graduation in 1918, she joined the Army Nurse Corpse. The lady was stationed at Camp Logan, Houston, TX. Nurse Jones contracted influenza in the line of duty. On 31 December 1918 at 1:40 p.m., she died of heart failure related to pneumonia in the Base Hospital (49). She was 24 years old.

Clipping source: San Antonio Express. (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 54, No. 3, Ed. 1 Friday, January 3, 1919, newspaper, January 3, 1919; San Antonio, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth430699/: accessed August 21, 2021), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Abilene Library Consortium. 

Nurse Mamie J Jones was bid farewell with military honors.

 

Clipping source: The Llano News. (Llano, Tex.), Vol. 35, No. 23, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 9, 1919, newspaper, January 9, 1919; Llano, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth768502/: accessed August 21, 2021), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Llano County Public Library. 

 

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Resources:

HonorStates.org,

WW1 Serviceman Glossary

1. "United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M3PK-5Y6 : accessed 14 August 2021), Elbert Britteon in household of James Britteon, Justice Precinct 1, Mason, Texas, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 50, sheet 22A, family 305, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,241,658. 

2. "United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M2Q4-V44 : accessed 14 August 2021), Elbert Britton in household of James H Britton, Justice Precinct 8, Mason, Texas, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 201, sheet 6B, family 97, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 1576; FHL microfilm 1,375,589. 

3. "United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KZX2-SZG : 23 February 2021), William Elbert Britton, 1917-1918. 

4. "Texas, World War I Records, 1917-1920," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV18-JGCD : 9 March 2021), William E Brittion, 20 Jun 1918; citing Military Service, Llano, , Texas, United States, Texas Military Forces Museum, Austin.

5. "United States, Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QPLV-JZPM : 27 October 2019), William Elbert Britton, 18 Oct 1918; citing Military Service, NARA microfilm publication 76193916 (St. Louis: National Archives and Records Administration, 1985), various roll numbers.

6. "United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M2Q4-VWG : accessed 15 August 2021), Richard Clark in household of Florence V Clark, Justice Precinct 8, Mason, Texas, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 201, sheet 6A, family 94, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 1576; FHL microfilm 1,375,589. 

7. "United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KZX2-TYF : 23 February 2021), Richard Clark, 1917-1918. 

8. "Texas, World War I Records, 1917-1920," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV18-JGKJ : 9 March 2021), Richard Clark, 15 Jul 1918; citing Military Service, Mason, , Texas, United States, Texas Military Forces Museum, Austin.

9. "United States, Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QPZX-5KZ7 : 17 October 2019), Richard Clark, ; citing Military Service, NARA microfilm publication 76193916 (St. Louis: National Archives and Records Administration, 1985), various roll numbers.

10. "New Mexico Deaths, 1889-1945," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FLY8-9YQ : 10 March 2018), Richard Clark, 05 Nov 1918; citing Deming, Luna, New Mexico, reference Item 1, Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics, Santa Fe; FHL microfilm 2,032,742. 

11. "United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M3PK-CS7 : accessed 16 August 2021), Edwin Durst in household of Gottleib Durst, Justice Precinct 1, Mason, Texas, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 50, sheet 17B, family 231, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,241,658. 

12. "United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KZX2-T1L : 23 February 2021), Edwin Durst, 1917-1918.

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16. "Texas Births and Christenings, 1840-1981", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:4LGH-452M : 14 February 2020), Max Heinrich Eckert, 1887.

17. "United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M3PK-29W : accessed 17 August 2021), Max Eckert in household of Adolf Eckert, Justice Precinct 6, Mason, Texas, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 52, sheet 8A, family 82, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,241,658. 

18. "United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M2QH-DZ7 : accessed 17 August 2021), Max Eckert in household of Adolph Eckert, Justice Precinct 3, Mason, Texas, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 203, sheet 3A, family 33, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 1576; FHL microfilm 1,375,589.

19. "United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KZX2-YMX : 23 February 2021), Max Henry Eckert, 1917-1918. 

20. "United States, Enlisted and Officer Muster Rolls and Rosters, 1916-1939", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:WBTB-J9T2 : 8 May 2021), Max H. Eakert, 1917.

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27. "United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M2QH-D86 : accessed 18 August 2021), Albert Geistweidt in household of Henry Geistweidt, Justice Precinct 3, Mason, Texas, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 203, sheet 3B, family 39, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 1576; FHL microfilm 1,375,589. 

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33. "United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M3PK-DFD : accessed 19 August 2021), Alfred Kothman in household of Adolph Kothman, Justice Precinct 6, Mason, Texas, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 52, sheet 5A, family 50, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,241,658.

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38. "Texas Births and Christenings, 1840-1981", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:4L2C-PJZM : 14 February 2020), Friedrich Julius Leifeste, 1893.

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44. "Look unto the Hills". The Leifeste Family in the United states" by Ruby E and Julius E DeVos, 1985.

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