William James Guynn

b. 17 September 1840, d. 2 July 1882
  • William James Guynn was born on 17 September 1840 in Alabama.
  • Albert V. Worthy and Mary Wicker appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1850 in Montgomery County, Alabama. Other members of the household included William James Guynn, Nancy Guynn and John A. Guynn.
  • The following appeared on 29 June 1882 in the Colorado Citizen: An unfortunate and serious accident occurred to two of a party of our citizens who went hunting on Monday evening. The part was composed of I. W. Middlebrook, Henry Middleton, J. W. Guynn and J. J. Harrison. Messrs. Middlebrook and Harrison were posted on stands, while Messrs. Guynn and Middleton proposed to drive the deer to them. The dogs started a couple of deer, when Mr. Guynn left his horse and ran to a point opposite, but out of sight of the stand of Harrison, who as the deer passed between himself and Guynn, fired, two stray shots taking effect upon Guynn, one of which penetrated his abdomen, inflicting a dangerous and painful wound. At the time Harrison fired at the deer, he was about one hundred yards from Guynn, and both parties were so stationed that the brush and undergrowth prevented either from seeing the other. Guynn was brought to town immediately and at this writing is doing well. Both the gentlemen are intimate personal friends.
  • William James Guynn died on 2 July 1882 at age 41.
  • He was interred at Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery, Columbus, Colorado County, Texas.
  • The following appeared on 6 July 1882 in the Colorado Citizen: Mr. J. W. Guynn, accidentally shot on the 27th ult. by Mr. J. J. Harrison, of this city, died on Saturday last, and was buried on Sunday at the burial ground on Mr. W. E. Bridge’s farm, by the Knights of Honor, the Rev. C. H. Howard, of the Episcopal church, officiating at the family residence in this place and at the grave. He was an old resident of this county, unobtrusive, quiet and a good citizen, with many friends. To all he was kindly in bearing, and to his intimate friends generous to a fault; to his family affectionately devoted. He was a member of the Knights of Honor, and also of the Knights and Ladies of Honor. To his bereaved family we offer our sincere condolence.
  • For an account of his CSA service in Company B, 24th Texas Cavalry Regiment, see his profile in Karen McCann Hett's Danville Mounted Riflemen.
  • Last Edited: 16 Feb 2011