Individual Details
Robert Cicero Aycock
(20 Dec 1850 - 12 Oct 1938)
Dallas Morning News, Dallas Texas, Thursday, October 13, 1938, Page 11: Founder of Italy Found Dead on Porch. Italy, Ellis Co., Texas, Oct. 12---Robert Aycock, 88, founder of the town of Italy, where he established the post office in 1880 and served as postmaster for seventeen years, official in the Presbyterian Church for half a century, member of the County Democratic Executive committee for years, was found dead on the front porch at his home Wednesday. He had been downtown and from all appearances was in the best of health. He returned to his home about 10:30 a.m. and was found dead an hour later.
Up to a year ago Aycock had been active in business in the town which he established in 1878. Since the death of his wife more than a year ago, he has divided his time between his home here and with a daughter, Mrs. J. M. William in Waxahachie and a daughter, Mrs. Lee Armstrong of Fort Worth.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth, Texas, October 13, 1938, Page 7, Col. 2: [Photo of Mr. Aycock]. beneath the photo: Robert Aycock, 88, founder of Italy, Texas and its first postmaster, who died yesterday. He collapsed on his front porch. Italy, Texas Founder Dies. Italy, Oct. 13---Robert Aycock, 88, a citizen of Ellis County for 60 years, died suddenly today while seated on the front steps of his home. He had been in town, as was his custom, until about 10 o'clock and apparently was in his usual good health, but at 11:30 he collapsed.
Mr. Aycock was the founder of Italy and its first postmaster, being appointed in 1880. He served as postmaster for 10 years. He was for many years a member of the county Democratic executive committee and a party precinct chairman. Born in Marietta, Ga., he came to Ellis County as a young man.
He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. J. M. Gilliam, Waxahachie, and Mrs. Lee Armstrong, Fort Worth.
Funeral services will be held at the Presbyterian Church here Thursday afternoon.
Up to a year ago Aycock had been active in business in the town which he established in 1878. Since the death of his wife more than a year ago, he has divided his time between his home here and with a daughter, Mrs. J. M. William in Waxahachie and a daughter, Mrs. Lee Armstrong of Fort Worth.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth, Texas, October 13, 1938, Page 7, Col. 2: [Photo of Mr. Aycock]. beneath the photo: Robert Aycock, 88, founder of Italy, Texas and its first postmaster, who died yesterday. He collapsed on his front porch. Italy, Texas Founder Dies. Italy, Oct. 13---Robert Aycock, 88, a citizen of Ellis County for 60 years, died suddenly today while seated on the front steps of his home. He had been in town, as was his custom, until about 10 o'clock and apparently was in his usual good health, but at 11:30 he collapsed.
Mr. Aycock was the founder of Italy and its first postmaster, being appointed in 1880. He served as postmaster for 10 years. He was for many years a member of the county Democratic executive committee and a party precinct chairman. Born in Marietta, Ga., he came to Ellis County as a young man.
He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. J. M. Gilliam, Waxahachie, and Mrs. Lee Armstrong, Fort Worth.
Funeral services will be held at the Presbyterian Church here Thursday afternoon.
Events
| Birth | 20 Dec 1850 | Cobb Co., Georgia |  | ||
| Marriage | 1883 | Rebecca Agnes Harris | |||
| Death | 12 Oct 1938 | Near Italy, Ellis Co., Texas | | ||
| Burial | Italy Cemetery, Italy, Ellis Co., Texas | |
Families
| Spouse | Rebecca Agnes Harris (1863 - 1937) |
| Child | Eugenia Pearl Aycock (1884 - 1951) |
| Child | Ina Maude Aycock (1887 - 1983) |
| Father | John B. Aycock (1808 - 1871) |
| Mother | Selina Catherine Doss (1819 - 1880) |
| Sibling | Margaret Rebecca Aycock (1837 - 1922) |
| Sibling | Mary Aycock (1839 - ) |
| Sibling | James M. Aycock (1840 - 1863) |
| Sibling | Joel D. Aycock (1842 - 1920) |
| Sibling | John H. Aycock (1844 - ) |
| Sibling | William Thomas Aycock (1846 - 1905) |
| Sibling | Henry J. Aycock (1848 - ) |
| Sibling | Houston Aycock (1853 - 1924) |
| Sibling | Emma Francis Aycock (1854 - 1925) |
| Sibling | Nancy Ellender Aycock (1856 - 1914) |
| Sibling | Sophia Eugenia Aycock (1860 - 1939) |
Endnotes
1. Find A Grave.
2. Texas Death Index.
3. Find A Grave.
4. Find A Grave.