Walter Amos Brady (1877 - 1946)

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Died 11 Mar 1946 at age 68 in Fall Creek, Hood, Texas, United States

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Biography

Walter Amos was born on 25 Oct 1877in the Cordova Bend in Hood County, Texas. He was the son of King Brady and Susan Hardin. ^[1]

The 1880 Census shows King (Henry) 51, and wife Susan 36, children, Charles 21; Moses 18; Mary E. Brady 10; Sarah Brady 6; and Amos W. 2. ^[2]

The 1910 Census shows Walter 33, farmer, living with his widowed mother Susan 69. ^[3]

Walter Amos Brady, a white male born on October 25, 1877, resided in Granbury, Hood County, Texas, USA during the years 1917-1918. His address was R. F. D. 1, indicating a rural location. Walter had a medium stout build and stood at an average height. His brown hair and blue eyes added a touch of warmth to his appearance. Susan Brady was his mother. ^[4]

The 1930 Census shows Walter 52, single, farmer, living off Lower Acton Road in Precinct 4, Hood County, Texas. ^[5]

Based on information from the 1940 United States Federal Census Walter Brady, a 62-year-old white male, was the head of his household in Hood, Texas in 1940. He lived on Carmichael Bend Settlement Road, owning his own farm. Walter had been living in Hood since at least 1935.

As a farmer, Walter worked on his own account, dedicating 60 hours per week to his occupation. He had completed elementary school, reaching the 5th grade. Despite his age, Walter did not attend school or college.

In 1939, Walter worked for the entire year, completing 52 weeks of work. However, his income was recorded as zero, suggesting that he did not earn any money from his farming activities. It is worth noting that Walter had other sources of income, although the details were not provided.

Walter shared his household with two lodgers. Alvin W Green, aged 40, and Douglas D Wise, aged 15, resided with him. Unfortunately, the data does not provide any further information about these individuals or their relationship to Walter.

Overall, Walter Brady's life revolved around his farm in Hood, Texas. Despite his hard work, his income was limited, and he relied on additional sources of income to support himself and his household. The presence of lodgers in his home suggests that Walter may have opened his doors to others, possibly to supplement his income or provide assistance on the farm. ^[6]

Walter Amos Brady, a male born on October 25, 1877, resided in Granbury, Texas, USA. In 1942, during the military draft, he was listed as a potential candidate. His next of kin was Moses Brady. ^[7]

He died from acute meningitis at the age of 68 in Granbury, 11 Mar 1946, at the home of Melvin Loftin. Services were held Wednesday, March 13 at Fall Creek Church at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. Morrison officiating. Interment was in Fall Creek Cemetery near his parents and brothers. His obituary stated that he had been a life long resident of Hood County, having been born in the Cordova Bend. He had been in ill health for several years. He was survived by his sister Sallie Mayfield and several nieces and nephews. ^{[8] [9]}

According to The Tablet, (Granbury Newspaper), 4 Sep 1946 , there was a court case where the heirs of Water Brady contested the will. The trial was in district court with Judge Ernest Belcher on the Bench. There was a follow-up article on 11 Sep that said after a week of deliberation, the jury could not agree. The plaintiff's and defendant's agreed to settle out of court.

Sources

1. ↑ Information from WWII draft card.
2. ↑ 1880 Census: "1880 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 4, Hood, Texas; Roll: 1311; Page: 55b; Enumeration District: 144
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6742 #6941791 (accessed 15 April 2024)
   Amos W Brady (2), single son, in household of Henry Brady (51) in Precinct 4, Hood, Texas, USA. Born in Texas.
3. ↑ 1910 United States Federal Census: "1910 United States Federal Census"
   Texas > Hood > Justice Precinct 7 > District 0035
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Image (accessed 15 April 2024)
   Walter Brady.
4. ↑ Military: "U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918"
   Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Hood County
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6482 #14645527 (accessed 16 April 2024)
   Name: Walter Amos Brady; Race: White; Birth Date: 25 Oct 1877; Residence Date: 1917-1918; Street Address: R. F. D. 1; Residence Place: Granbury, Hood County, Texas, USA; Physical Build: Medium Stout; Height: Medium; Hair Color: Brown; Eye Color: Blue; Relative: Susan Brady.
5. ↑ 1930 Census: "1930 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 4, Hood, Texas; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 2342089
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6224 #62863429 (accessed 15 April 2024)
   Walter A Brady (52), single, Farmer, head of household on Lower Acton Road, Precinct 4, Hood, Texas, USA. Born in Texas.
6. ↑ 1940 Census: "1940 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1940; Census Place: Hood, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04067; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 111-5
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2442 #155796664 (accessed 15 April 2024)
   Walter Brady (62), single, Farmer, head of household in Hood, Texas. Born in Texas.
7. ↑ U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942: "U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942"
   Texas > Aanenson, Charlie Samuel - Chastain, Charles Arthur > Brady, James Alexander - Brazier, Charlie
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Image (accessed 15 April 2024)
   Walter Amos Brady.
8. ↑ Death: "Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, 1903-1982"
   Hood > 1946 > Jan-Mar
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Image (accessed 15 April 2024)
   Watter A Brady.
9. ↑ 1946 Newspaper: "Newspapers.com"
   Hood County News-Tablet (Granbury, Texas) Thu, Mar 14, 1946, page 1
   Newspapers Clip: 60429978 (accessed 16 April 2024)