WAS FATHER OF MRS. SCOTT FULTON OF VAN ALSTYNE.
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N. M. Drye, 74, pioneer of North Texas, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Scott Fulton, at Van Alstyne, on Saturday night, after a six week illness form arlerio sclerosis and apoplexy according to word received here. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon from the Fulton home, Rev.J. M. Dunn of Sulphur Springs and Revs. Leo Johnson, Virgil M. Hailry and C. R. Fielder of the local churches officiating. Mr. Drye was a native of Kentucky, having been born in that State at Bradfordsville, on December 14, 1845. In 1870, he moved to Texas, where he settled at Pilot Grove, East of Van Alstyne, making his home at Pilot Grove with Dr. W. C. Homes, member of the Texas constitutional convention, of whom he was a contemporary and intimate friend. Later, he moved to Sherman from which place he came to Van Alstyne, where he engaged in business until his retirement several years ago. Since that time, he has made his home with Mr. and Mrs. Fulton.
On November 7, 1871, Mr. Drye was married to Miss Belle Wilson at Bradfordsville, Kentucky by whom he is survived, together with a son, John W. Drye, and a daughter, Mrs. Fulton. There is also a brother, living in Kentucky, three grandchildren and other relatives who survive him. He was one of the oldest among the Masons of North Texas, having joined that order in Kentucky in 1867, and being a member of Mantua Lodge of Van Alstyne at the time of his death.
Interment was had at the local cemetery according to the rites of Masonry, conducted by Manrua Lodge.
Mr. Drye was well known to many North Texas and his funeral was attended by a number of friends from other sections.
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[1] Published in “The Courier-Gazette; McKinney, Texas; 8 December 1924, page 1
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