D. H. Weatherford was born January 13, 1862.  "Uncle Dave," as he was called by some, lived in Coleman County many years.  He was working for a Mr. Davis, living in a tent on the Davis place, when the Coursey family first knew him.  Later, he began to work for Ernest Coursey.  He had a very small house on the bank of the Bachelor Prong branch, on the Coursey home place, for several years, and was a very dependable hard worker, starting very early and working late. All the Coursey family grew very fond of him, and he was almost considered a member of the family.  He and Granddaddy Coursey were great pals.  They had discussions about politics and especially enjoyed discussing Jim and Ma Ferguson.  The Coursey children looked forward to the sacks of candy he often brought them, and helped them with their work; always jolly.  He helped the family over twenty years, and they all loved and appreciated him very much.  Later, in the 1920's, Ernest Coursey bought a place west of the home place, and Mr. Weatherford lived in a little house on this place for many years, and it has always been called "the Weatherford Place."  He worked here as long as he was able to work, then in about 1946 he went to live with his nephew, George Hartsell, in San Angelo, until his death in 1951, buried in San Angelo.