Obituaries for Austin County, Texas
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Caletka, Joseph Sr. (1830-1912)
Bellville Wochenblatt
December 19, 1912
Cat Spring, 15, Dec. - On December 8 died Joseph Caletka, Sr. according to his son Joseph Caletka, Jr. at the age of 82 years and 9 months.
The departed was buried at the cemetery at his old place of
residence the following day, next to his wife who died 4 years ago.
Fritz Schwanbeck held the graveside service. My sympathy to the family. He leaves behind 3 sons and a daughter in good circumstances.
He came from Bohemia to Texas in 1869 and has resided in the area since.
Posted by Natalie McLain
Caletka, Teresie (1831-1908)
Bellville Wochenblatt
December 15, 1908
Mrs. Caletka, mother of Joseph and Carl Caletka, who had already been suffering for a long time and was almost blind, was released from her
long suffering on Wednesday, Dec. 9th. May the weary earthly pilgrim rest gently and may the earth rest lightly on her.
Posted by Natalie McLain
Cochran, Malinda (Collins) (1845-1869)
Malinda Cochran was born Oct. 5, 1845 and was married to Nehemiah Cochran in 1865.
They had one daughter: Laura Ann Cochran Foster (1867-1930).
Cochran, Thomas B. (1812-1877)
Another old Texan gone. Mr. Thomas Cochrane, of Austin County, died at his residence near Buckhorn last Monday morning.
Mr. C. was a Texas veteran and well known throughout the state. He was sick but a short time, eating a hearty supper Friday night
after a ride on the Prairie during the day.
Few men ever left fewer enemies or more friends behind him. He was loved and respected by all who knew him.
Collins, John Howard (1849-1871)
John Collins was mortally wounded in a cattle stampede accident. George H. Bush, John's cousin, was with him when it happened. George
promised the dying man that his young wife, Tallie, and his infant daughter Jonnie would be taken care of. John Collins died at the
age of only 22 years and 5 months.
George Bush kept his promise and married Tallie in January 1875.
