James Pearson Newcomb
1837–1907 (age 70)
Biography
James Pearson Newcomb spent his career shaping Texas journalism and public affairs, bringing clarity and vigor to the newspapers of San Antonio while serving in civic posts that connected the city to the wider state.
He remained an active presence in the Alamo Masonic community and the broader Alamo City civic life, and he is laid to rest at Alamo Masonic Cemetery where neighbors recall his steady voice.