George William Knight Mew

Father
George William Knight
Newport Isle of Wight
Oct. 27, 1851
Jan. 29, 1891
Beaumont

Mother
Maria Firmston
Mortlake, Surrey, England
June 8, 1856
Dec. 17, 1882
Corpus Christi

Photo Credit: Rosa G. Gonzales

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1.  Corpus Christi History by Murphy Givens

Corpus Christi Caller Times (August 16, 2001). Available on microfilm.

 

2.  Death Notice

Provenance:  Mrs. Nora Mew Johnston

 

3.  Photograph

Provenance:  Mrs. Nora Mew Johnston

 

4.  Notice of death and Memoriam

A telegram was received from Beaumont last night, announcing the death in that place yesterday afternoon of George W. K. Mew, of this city.  Mr. Mew left Corpus Christi about six weeks ago to check up the books of the Texas Tram and Lumber company, as he had done once before, and was taken sick there with pneumonia.  A telegram was received here announcing his severe illness and Mrs. Mew went at once to attend her sick husband.  This morning at 3:45 she left Beaumont with her husband’s remains and is expected here on tonight’s train.  The Knights of Honor of which lodge deceased was a valuable member, will take charge of the remains on its arrival.  Mr. Mew came to Corpus Christi about sixteen years ago from London, but during the past few years has been absent most of the time railroading in Mexico.  He leaves, besides a loving wife, several small children to mourn his sad death in the prime of his life.  Mr. Mew is well known here and along the line of the Mexican National railroad, where he made many friends.

                                                IN MEMORIAM

Hall of Aransas Lodge, No. 78

 

KNIGHTS & LADIES OF HONOR

Whereas, It has pleased the Supreme Protector of the Universe to call from our midst an esteemed brother and friend. G. W. K. Mew; Therefore, be it.

Resolved, That by the death of Brother Mew this Lodge has lost one of its best members and wise counsellors.

Resolved, That our heartfelt sympathy be extended to his wife and children in this, their said hour of bereavement, and we commend them to the kindly care of Him who doeth all things well.

Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be spread on the minutes of our Lodge, and one be sent to the afflicted family and one to the Corpus Christi Caller for publications.

 

R. Joseph,

Ira A. Stevens,

Jas. E. Weymouth