John Q. Bean was born in Benton County, Arkansas, August 19, 1842. He came to Jack county about 1857. He was married to Martha A. C. C. Hartsfield near where Sebree now stands December 3, 1863. His wife died in 1902. Of this union there were born nine children, seven of whom survive him. Bro. Bean was converted about 40 years ago in Parker county and at once united with the church. He and his wife were charter members of the Baptist church at Jacksboro, which church was organized August 15, 1875. He afterward united with Howard Valley (Cundiff) church, and was ordained by this church to preach about 30 years ago. He died on February 28, 1910, and was buried in the cemetery at Cundiff March 1. He had been on a visit to his brother at Greenville and was returning when he died while trying to change cars at Saginaw. His brother was with him. He was liked by all and so far as the writer knows had no enemy. Brother Fulcher preached the funeral.

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