HOGG, James R.

The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona - 06/29/2004 James R. Hogg Funeral services were held for James R. Hogg, Wednesday, June 23 at the First Baptist Church in Quemado, N.Mex. Hogg died June 19, just six days short of his 100th birthday. He was born in Oklahoma Territory June 25, 1904 and migrated west with his wife, settling at Terchado, a small homestead settlement north of Quemado early in the century. He farmed and ranched, and taught the children of other homesteaders. His ranch backed up to a very tall mountain known Terchado Mountain. In his honor that mountain now bears the name "Hogg Mountain." Jim had a thirst for knowledge and stored nearly everything he learned. He was a teacher and loved imparting tidbits of knowledge to his students, both in school and in the circle of his acquaintances. He held many jobs in an effort to support his family. When his children were little he was a skilled coffin builder. He is probably best known for the general mercantile store he owned and operated in Quemado for many years. That store consisted of long rows of shelves stocked with everything from bailing twine to bread. At the back of that store was a wood-burning stove where the folks in town would gather on chilly mornings to talk and catch up on the latest news. After retiring from the store, Hogg chronologed some of the history of the early settlers into a book, which he published. Survivors include daughters Mary James (Richard) Medlin, Quemado, New Mexico, Xaidee (Bill) Baum, Salt Lake City, Utah and foster daughter Natalia Reid, Omega, New Mexico; brother John B. Hogg, Portales, New Mexico; three grandchildren; four great grandchildren; numerous foster children, nieces and nephews and an unnumbered collection of friends. Preceding him in death were his wife Xaidee Marianna and daughter Amy Claire. Jim Hogg was buried at Forest Hills Cemetery, near his home. Burnham-Jewkes Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.