Benjamin Franklin Van Trees was born April 12, 1878.

Died February 10, 1899 ,  of typhoid fever. at the home of J.W. Bruce, one mile east of Hennessey.

Frank was boarding at the Bruce home and attending school here in town.  He was  a very industrious young man, apt in his studies, and a conscientious Christian. He managed to save enough to keep him in school, in hopes of attending the  Normal this summer.

The funeral services were held at the M.E. church, the pastor officiating. The  remains were laid to rest in Hennessey Cemetery.