Died at the residence of his parents, W. C. and M. A. MASHBURN, in this place, on the evening of the 5th October, of congestive chills, Master Willie A. MASHBURN, aged seven years, four months and twelve days. At the time the fatal disease marked its victim he was suffering from a broken leg. Nobly did the little fellow receive the shafts of Death, and calmly awaited the last cruel thrust that was destined to sever the golden thread that bound his young soul to its casket of clay. Willie was noted for his kindness of heart, bright mind and genial disposition. We know that his mourning parents have the heartfelt sympathies of this entire community, in this, their sad bereavement.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 12 Oct. 1867, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.