R. S. Bynum - Memorial   R. S. Bynum was born in McDowell County N,. C. in December 1850 and grew up near Winston, graduating with high honors from Trinity College in 1871. After studying law under Judge Pearson, Chief Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court, he adopted that profession.  After a short time in practice in that state he moved to Ellis County, Texas in January 1874 where he continued the practice of  law. In June 1876 he married Miss Sarah Bridges of Waxahachie .  The marriage was short lived since he died June 30, 1879, after an illness of some eight months. Modest in manner, kind and affectionate in disposition,  he had a host of friends and acknowledged a peer - if not superior.  As a public official (county attorney) he was prompt, efficient and a devout worshipper at the shrine of duty. He was a loving son and brother, an affectionate and provident husband and father.  His last words were of  mother, wife and babies to whome we extend the most heartfelt sympathy. N. J. Nash, Juny 16, 1879   Copyright © 2001-2016, Ellis County TXGenWeb. All Rights Reserved. This page was last modified: Thursday, 01-Jul-2021 13:20:01 MDT