July 23, 1924 - Death of J. R. (Grandpa) Alphin Grandpa Alphin died last Sunday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Joe Weatherford, near Elm Grove. He had been in ill health for some time and the end was not unexpected. J. R. Alphin was born November 6, 1857 and at the time of his death was 66 years, 8 months, and 14 days old. He was married March 19, 1876 to Miss Amy Tyler in Randolph County, Arkansas. Nine children were born to this union three of whom survive: R. A. Alphin of this community, (White Hall), Mrs. J. L. Weatherford of Elm Grove, and Mrs. Olive Broadway of Pocahontas, Arkansas. Mr. Alphin moved to Texas in 1904. He joined the Missionary Baptist Church at the age of 16. He was a devoted father, a strict Christian and a loyal member of the Farm Labor Union. Buried Monday, 11 o'clock, Elm Grove, Rev. Grizzle, Pastor.