David Dale Wofford 1852-1889

This entry is from the J.J. Watts collection. John J. Watts hailed from Warren, Maine and moved to the northern Ozarks of Missouri sometime after the Civil War. He was a circuit-riding Baptist Minister and his territory covered Phelps, Pulaski, and Texas Counties and parts of Maries and Dent Counties. He established a cemetery, Watt’s Lawn, which is located 1 mile West of J Highway, near the Pulaski County-Phelps County line. This collection covers 1882-1912.

Mr. David Dale Wofford born in Dent Co., Missouri, Sept. 4th 1852, died on Big Piney, Pulaski Co., Sept 7th 1889, aged 37 ys. and 3 ds. Singing, prayer, and remarks at the Trout Cemetery by J.J. Watts, Sept. 9th 1889. Buried by the Wheelers. A funeral sermon was preached at the Baldridge School House from Isaiah 48 X 10 by J.J. Watts, Nov 3d 1889. 100 Wheelers in line who were addressed by Rev. W.C. Peterson.