Emil De Ryee

Sacred to the memory of our
beloved son and brother
Emil De Ryee
who died of yellow fever August 12, 1867
Aged 17 years

Blessed are the pure in heart
For they shall see God

Emil De Ryee Headstone

Photo Credit: Rosa G. Gonzales


1. News item

Dr. and Mrs. William De Ryee celebrated their golden wedding-fifty years- of married life – on Wednesday, June 21. The Caller wishes them many more long years of happiness.

Source: 

Corpus Christi Caller, June 23, 1899, p. 7, col. 2.

Research by:  Msgr. Michael A. Howell

Transcription by:  Geraldine McGloin, Nueces County Historical Commission

 

2. Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1867