MARSDEN, Allen Carter, Beeville Picayune, 12 Apr 1917, Front page:

A. C. Marsden Passes Away in San Antonio — Prominent Citizen of Beeville 
Succumbs To Long Illness — Funeral This Afternoon.

Allen Carter MARSDEN was born in Beeville, Texas, March 27, 1917 and died in 
San Antonio, Texas April 11, 1917, aged 48 years and 15 days.  Notwithstanding, 
news of his passing was momentarily expected, yet a pall of gloom settled over this 
little city yesterday morning when it was passed from friend to friend "Al Marsden 
is dead".

It had been known for weeks that he could not survive the terrible malady — Blight's disease — 
yet as the (photo here) days passed and occasionally word came that he was better, a 
faint flicker of hope had grown in the heart of his friends that he might be spared to his family 
and friends, hence the news of his death, although not unexpected, was nevertheless a shock.
Living all the days of his life in Beeville from the cradle to the day he left for San Antonio just a 
few short weeks ago for treatment, Al Marsden was loved and respected for his rugged honesty, 
his straightforward dealings with his fellow man, his public spiritness and splendid qualities as a 
husband and father, such a man is a loss to any community. Al Marsden was appreciated by all 
and by all will be missed.

Except for what education he gained in the school of experience, deceased gained his knowledge 
in the public school of Beeville in the early day when one teacher was employed. In 1898, on January 26, 
he was united in marriage to Miss Mollie McMurray, eldest daughter of J. W. McMurray. To them, 6 children 
were born, four of whom survive their father, namely, Lillie, Jeanette, Allen and Ailene, two sons, Lawrence, 
(cemetery records show the name as Florence) and Henry died in infancy. Besides the four children and his 
widow, Mr. Marsden is survived by his brothers and sisters as follows; Mrs. Polk James and Mrs. Mose 
Jones, T. T. Marsden, Miss Clara Marsden, Crosby, Duke and Dick Marsden, one brother Will H. Marsden 
passed away but a few weeks ago. All were in this city this morning with the exception of Duke, who was 
expected to arrive on the noon train. The parents of the deceased, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Marsden, Sr. moved to 
Brady in the late 90's and spent the closing years of their lives with children who has relocated there. 
They were Bee County pioneers.

The funeral was held from the family residence this afternoon at 4 o'clock and interment will be in the 
St. Joseph's Catholic cemetery. Hundreds of friends will attend from out of town places, as Mr. Marsden 
enjoyed a wide acquaintance and no man had truer friends. Upon arrival of the train from San Antonia bearing 
the body yesterday afternoon, it seemed as though the whole town had gathered at the station — splendid 
tribute to the character of this man.

Among the many floral offerings to be laid on the grave will be one provided by the directors of the Young Men's 
Progressive League of which organization he has been an active member from the first, serving on the board 
of directors almost constantly.

Mr. Marsden served Beeville as Alderman in 1908—10, being a member of the first city administrations.

Thomas Henry Marsden was born July 27, 1846 in New York, served in Civil War as a Captain, died in Lampasas 
February 19, 1910 and is buried in the Live Oak Cemetery in McCulloch County, Texas.

Fannie Anne Jones was born July 29, 1842 and she died September 20, 1916 and is buried beside her husband 
in the Live Oak Cemetery in McCulloch.