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Home My WebLink AboutBGA v22-4 fall 2001I gerteobgist CONTENTS PAGE Brazos County residents . . Bill page 123 From the President's Corner B2 From the Editor's Desk 133 Web links Henry Mayo 134 Communitynotes ....JanisHunt 135Pictures M6 Businessigsup,:.4pr ,,22,]913.. :_r:1..:. .... Janis Hunt 147 st Andrewls Episcopal'church, Bryan, Texas . . . Nancy Hawtrey 1s2 lndex compiled by . . . Allen Dean 156 '{. ' i BRAZO$'GENEALOGIST VOLUMH XXII -NUMBER 4 FALL 2OO1 BRAZOS GEN EALOGICAL ASSOCIATION P. O. BOX 5493 BRYAN TX 77805-5493 OFFICERS 2OO1 PRESIDENT.. JOHNBLAIR emai | : johnblairS3@hotmail. comVICEPRES ... TREYHOLT email: holt@txcyber.comSECRETARY NANCY HAWTREY emai | : hawtrey@txcyber. com TREASURER ., .... RUTHHARY emai | : rhary@txcyber. com COMPUTERGROUP...EDITOR .... ALLENDEAN email. al lendean@compuserve.com PAST PRES NANCY HAWTREY STAFF EDITORS RESEARCH/QUERIES RUTH HARY LOCAL HISTORY RUTH HARY and JANIS HUNT CONTINUING SERIES . . . . . BILL PAGE PRINTING/INDEXING . . . ALLEN DEAN MEETINGS Meetings held the third Monday of each month from 7:00 pm to 8:45 pm in the Bryan Public Library. Please arrive early as the library closes at 9:00 pm. Membership is on a calendar year basis, January through December. $15.00 a year. Quarterly picked up at meetings. $20.00 a year. Quarterly mailed. Checks for dues may be mailed to the address at the top of the page. QUARTERLY The GENEALOGIST is published as Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall lssues. Each volume of the GENEALOGIST will correspond with the membership year. Dues cover the cost to members. WEB SITE The web site for the Brazos Genealogical Association is: unvw2. cy-net. net/-bga/ EXCHANGE The GENEALOGIST is available for exchange with other organizations or publisherswho have publications to offer. Send inquiries or samples to P.O. Box 5493, Bryan, TX 77805-5493. SOLICITATIONS We solicitqueries, family charts, copies of Bible records, articles and stories with Brazos Valley ties. Family charts should be 8 112 x 11 and fit a 3 ring binder. EDITORIAL POLICY Neither the Brazos Genealogical Association nor the staff of the Quarterly will be responsible for error of fact or opinion expressed herein. Every efiort is made to publish reliable information. The editorial staff reserves the right to accept appropriate material with editing privileges on a space available basis. Mernbers are encouraged to submit pictures/articles of interest concerning the Brazos Valley. Research pertaining to deeds, Bible records, schools, churches, and other groups or organizations are desired. Research on material before the turn of the century is especially welcome. The Association will do limited local Brazos County research for $10.00 anhour. Write for details and olease enclose a SASE.l 123 Brazos Genealogist Volume XXI Number 4 Bryan/College Station Fall 2000 Texas Brazos County Residents by Bill PAGE Sample of families who have lived in Brazos County. A continuing series. 14 Feb. 1996 HARBERS, A. H. -- German *Elected Bryan city clerk, Galveston Daily News, 18 Jan. 1879, p. 1 *A. H. HARBERS was Bryan city clerk & treasurer, W eekly Brazos Pilot, 7 Oct. 1881, as quoted in Bryan W eekly Eagle, 6 Feb. 1930, p. 3 *Trustee of Bryan public schools, Galveston Daily News, 21 June 1885, p. 2 "Sheriff's Sale," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 25 Feb. 1904, p. 3, col. 4 Mrs. A. H. HARBERS HARDER family *E. C. HARDER served as juror, (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 20 Feb. 1890, p. 5, col. 3 *E. C. HARDER was from Grimes Co., (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 24 July 1890, p. 4, col. 3 *Edward Christopher HARDER obituary, Bryan Weekly Eagle, 16 May 1918, p. 3, col. 6 HARDY, Hammett -- Brazos Co. district and county court clerk; later elected mayor of San Marcos "Hammett HARDY," in Confederate Military History, 1899, vol. 11, pp. 441-442 *Delegate to political convention, Galveston Daily News, 4 June 1872, p. 1 *Elected Brazos Co. district court clerk, Galveston Daily News, 11 Dec. 1873, p. 2 *Nominated as Brazos Co. county court clerk, Galveston Daily News, 14 Dec. 1875, p. 1 *Candidate for Brazos Co. county clerk, Brazos Pilot, 28 June 1878 *Candidate for Brazos Co. county clerk, W eekly Brazos Pilot, 1 Sept. 1882, p. 3 "Miss Hardy Married," Bryan Daily Eagle, 12 Dec. 1895, p.4, col. 3. Daughter of Hammett HARDY, mayor of San Marcos "Hammett HARDY Dead," Bryan Daily Eagle, 15 Dec. 1911, p. 1, col. 2 HARNSBERRY, H. K. ( - ). African American extension agent; minister "Urges Farm Life to Negro People," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 25 Apr. 1929, p. 3 "Negro 4-H Group at Short Course," Bryan W eekly Eagle, 1 Aug. 1929, p. 6 124 "Negro is Named Cotton King in County Contest," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 7 Nov. 1929, p. 5 "Colored Farmers Organize Tomato Grower's Club," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 28 Nov. 1929, p. 2 "Juneteenth Plan Now Being Made by Negroes Here," Bryan W eekly Eagle, 8 May 1930, p. 5 "Brazos Negro Farmers Increase Feed Crop Average 25 Per Cent," Bryan W eekly Eagle, 22 May 1930, p. 5 "Brazos Negroes Take Advantage of Short Course," Bryan W eekly Eagle, 7 Aug. 1930, p.3 "Negro Club Boy W ins $7 Prize at Dallas Fair," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 13 Nov. 1930, p. 3 "Plan Farm Rally for Negroes in Bryan on Friday," Bryan W eekly Eagle, 4 Dec. 1930, p.5 "Negro Teacher is Buried Today; Well Known Here," Bryan W eekly Eagle, 25 Dec. 1930, p. 5, col. 1. Mrs. H. K. HARNSBERRY; maiden name Minnie GRAVES; buried Caldwell "Negro Teachers Plan Institute for Dec. 17-18," Bryan W eekly Eagle, 17 Dec. 1931, p. 6 "Negro Farmers Short Course is Held at Canaan," Bryan W eekly Eagle, 11 Feb. 1932, p. 2, col. 8 "Canning Demonstration is Held for Negroes," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 13 July 1932, p. 3 "Good Cheer Fund Given Additions by Local Negroes," Bryan W eekly Eagle, 28 Dec. 1932, p. 4, col. 6 "Fine Bull Calf for Negroes to Start Bull Ring," Bryan W eekly Eagle, 11 Jan. 1933, p. 5 "Name Directors for Negro C. C.; 30 New Members," Bryan W eekly Eagle, 1 Mar. 1933, p. 3, col. 4 "Select Garden Demonstration Among Negroes," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 31 Jan. 1934, p. 4, col. 6 "Negro Agent Busy at Terracing W ork," Bryan W eekly Eagle, 7 Feb. 1934, p. 2, cols. 6-8 "Plan Health Week to Help Negroes Thruout County," Bryan W eekly Eagle, 28 Mar. 1934, p. 3, col. 3 "Brazos Negro C C Elects Officers for Coming Year," Bryan W eekly Eagle, 27 June 1934, p. 5, col. 4 "Chairman Named for Committees of Negro C. of C.," Bryan W eekly Eagle, 4 July 1934, p. 3, col. 2 "Red Ribbon W on by Negro Farmers at Fair," Bryan W eekly Eagle, 31 Oct. 1934, p.1, col.6 "Brazos Pair Are On Negro Agent's Annual Program," Bryan W eekly Eagle, 5 Dec. 1934, p. 4, col. 3 "Rosenwald Fund for Improvement of Negro Schools," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 20 Feb. 1935, p. 6 "Recreation W ork Leaders Trained for Negro Field," Bryan W eekly Eagle, 27 Mar. 1935, p. 5 "Brazos County Agent Resigns Post Today," Bryan Daily Eagle, 3 May 1936, p. 6, col. 7 "Tale of Slavery Told Lions Club by Negro Agent," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 17 June 1936, p. 1, col. 4; p. 6, col. 4 "Negro Farm Agent to Teach People Tanning," Bryan W eekly Eagle, 11 Aug. 1937, p. 2, col. 3 "Ex-Negro Agent Robbed of Auto, Also of Clothes," Bryan Daily Eagle, 15 June 1938, p. 1, col. 1 "Charge of Arson is Made Against Ex-Negro Agent," Bryan Daily Eagle, 16 June 1938, p. 125 1, col. 1 McKAY, Paul, "A Time to Reflect On, Celebrate Black History," Bryan-College Station Eagle, 1 Feb. 1984, sect. A, pp. 1, 7 HARRIS, W illiam W alton (1855-1951). Bryan mayor; son-in-law of H. S. NEW LAND *Western Union operator, Galveston Daily News, 26 July 1884, p. 1 "Municipal Elections," Galveston Daily News, 6 apr. 1893, p. 2, col. 4 "W . W . HARRIS came near having a bad fire...," Bryan Daily Eagle, 19 Apr. 1898, p. 4, col. 2 "A Vote for a Band," Bryan Daily Eagle, 12 Aug. 1898, p. 2, col. 3 "Candidate for Mayor City of Bryan," Bryan W eekly Eagle, 14 Nov. 1912, p. 1, col. 2 "For City Commissioner," Bryan Daily Eagle, 3 Apr. 1917, p. 3, col. 4 "Marauder Enters W. W . HARRIS' Home," Bryan Daily Eagle, 28 Apr. 1917, p. 1, col. 7 "Citizens Viewpoint," Bryan Daily Eagle, 18 Dec. 1924, p. 1, col. 5 "Funeral Services for Mrs. STEPHENS Are Held Today," Bryan W eekly Eagle, 27 May 1926, p. 3, col. 6. Mrs. Nellie STEPHENS, daughter of W . W. HARRIS "75th Milestone Passed Today by Bryan Resident," Bryan W eekly Eagle, 23 Oct. 1930, p. 6, col. 5 HARRISON, Lucy (1897-1980). Buried Bryan; 1st woman on Bryan city council "Richard Henry HARRISON Family," Brazos County History Rich Past--Bright Future, p.225 Texas W omen of Distinction, 1962, p. 198 Bryan Eagle: Film N 557 *Dr. & Mrs. R. H. HARRISON, had twins, a boy & a girl. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 30 Sept. 1897, p. 3, col. 1 "Col. R. H. HARRISON Dead," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 18 May 1905, p. 1, col. 4. Lucy's grandfather. "Mrs. R. H. HARRISON Sr.," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 10 Dec. 1914, p. 12, col. 5. Obituary for Lucy's grandmother "Three Bryan Girls Graduate College of Industrial Arts," Bryan W eekly Eagle, 30 May 1918, p. 6, col. 5 "Lucy HARRISON in Brief Sketch of Her Trip Over Europe," Bryan W eekly Eagle, 18 Sept. 1924, p. 4, col. 3 "Funeral Service for Bryan Doctor Late on Monday," Bryan W eekly Eagle, 19 July 1933, pp. 1, 5. Lucy's father. "Miss Lucy HARRISON is Initiated at Alpha Xi Meeting," Bryan Daily Eagle, 15 Nov. 1937, p. 3, col. 1 "Business Women Elect Officers; Hear McDonald," Bryan Daily Eagle, 29 Apr. 1938, p. 1, col. 7; p. 3, col. 5 "Funeral Service of Mrs. HARRISON Held Here Today," Bryan Daily Eagle, 19 Mar. 1940, p. 1, col. 6; p. 6, cols. 7-8. Lucy's mother. "HARRISONs Called by Death of Aunt," Bryan Daily Eagle, 23 Sept. 1940, p. 1, col. 2 "Former Bryanite Fatally Hurt by Drunken Driver," Bryan Daily Eagle, 18 Nov. 1940, pp. 1, 3. Relative of Lucy HARRISON killed in accident. "Cemetery Assoc. Plans for Site for Babes' Graves," Bryan Daily Eagle, 14 Nov. 1946, p. 126 1, col. 2 "Cemetery Board Elects Officers at Last `46 Meet," Bryan Daily Eagle, 12 Dec. 1946, pp. 1, 6 "Vote Tuesday, April 1 for Lucy HARRISON...," (ad) Bryan Daily Eagle, 28 Mar. 1947, p. 8, cols. 7-8 "Record Vote Elects Woman to City Council," Bryan Daily Eagle, 2 Apr. 1947, pp. 1, 7 "Miss Lucy HARRISON Elected Regent of Local DAR Chapter," Bryan Daily Eagle, 21 Jan. 1949, p. 3, cols. 4-5 "14 Candidates in Commission Race; HARRISON is Last," Bryan Daily Eagle, 8 Mar. 1949, p. 1, col. 2 "Miss HARRISON New President of UDC Group," Bryan Daily Eagle, 29 May 1955, sect. 2, p. 1, col. 3 "W oman, Negro on Jury Commission," Bryan Daily Eagle, 31 Mar. 1955, p. 1, col. 7 "Miss HARRISON New Chairman of Trustees," Bryan Daily Eagle, 12 May 1957, p. 10, col. 1 "Miss HARRISON," Eagle, 13 Sept. 1980, sect. A, p. 5, col. 1 "Miss HARRISON," Eagle, 14 Sept. 1980, sect. A, p. 5, col. 1 "Miss HARRISON Served," Bryan-College Station Eagle, 15 June 1982, sect. A, p. 6, col.1 Soundex code: H625 1900 Brazos Co. census: ED 9, sheet 4, line 12 1910 Brazos Co. census: ED 9, sheet 29 1920 Brazos Co. census: ED 9, sheet 11, line 51 HARVEY, Powell (d. May 1930). Buried at Canaan (no marker?); African American constable "Constable Powell HARVEY of the Brazos bottom left Sunday ...," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 7 Feb. 1895, p. 3, col. 2 "Constable Powell HARVEY of precinct no.5 ...," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 2 May 1895, p. 3, col. 2 "District court opened yesterday...," Bryan Daily Eagle, 8 Sept. 1896, p. 4, col. 2. HARVEY was a bailiff "District court opened yesterday...," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 4 Mar. 1897, p. 6, col. 5. HARVEY served as a bailiff "District Court," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 10 Mar. 1898, p.3, col.2. "Powell HARVEY, Brazos bottom" served as a bailiff "District Court in Session," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 10 Mar. 1904, p. 7, col. 5. HARVEY served as a bailiff. "A Negro whose name is given as Henry HUNTSMAN was lodged in jail here yesterday charged with practicing medicine without license...," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 22 Dec. 1904, p. 7, col. 4 "District Court Meets," Bryan Morning Eagle, 7 Mar. 1905, p.1, col.3. HARVEY was a bailiff "Trouble in the Air," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 14 Sept. 1905, p. 3, col. 3 "Powell HARVEY, the colored constable in the Brazos bottom, got back this morning from a trip to Chicago...," Brazos Pilot, 9 Nov. 1905, p. 7, col. 2 "A Negro named W alter BROOKS was brought in Sunday...," Bryan Morning Eagle, 6 Mar. 127 1906, p. 3, col. 5 "County and city officers made a raid on a crap game...," Bryan Morning Eagle, 2 Dec. 1906, p. 5, col. 2 "Shooting at Mudville," Bryan Daily Eagle, 8 May 1911, p. 3, col. 5. Powell HARVEY was shot "District Court," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 7 Mar. 1912, p. 8, col. 3. HARVEY served as a bailiff "Appointed Constable," Bryan W eekly Eagle, 24 Sept. 1914, p. 7, col. 2 "W ell Known Negro, Once a Constable, Died on Tuesday," Bryan W eekly Eagle, 15 May 1930, p. 2 "Old Pocketbook Swindle W orked on Negro Woman," Bryan W eekly Eagle, 9 Jan. 1935, p. 1, col. 2. On Savilla HARVEY, widow of Powell HARVEY HASSELL family -- family members buried Bryan "Funeral of W . A. HASSEL," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 23 Feb. 1911, p. 5, col. 3 "W . A. HASSEL, Sr. Died Suddenly in Dallas," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 23 Feb. 1911, p. 7, col. 1 HASWELL, George T. (1838-1893). Merchant; Republican Bryan Eagle: Film N 557 Dallas Herald: Film N 571 Galveston Daily News: Film N 580 Houston Tri Weekly Telegraph: Film N 585 Austin Daily State Journal: Film N 537 *HASWELL Brothers started business at Millican, Dallas Herald, 8 May 1861, p. 2 Advertisement, Dallas Herald, 8 Jan. 1862, p. 4. For HASW ELL Brothers store. Advertisement, (Houston) Tri-Weekly Telegraph, 21 Dec. 1864, p. 4. Firm of A. LEW IS, Millican; G. T. HASWELL, Fayetteville; and LEWIS & HASW ELL, Millican. Advertisement, Dallas Herald, 3 Feb. 1866, p. 3. For HASWELL & Son, at Millican. Advertisement, Galveston Daily News, 22 May 1866, p. 2 "W e refer the reader to the advertisement of Haswell & Son, Millican ...," Dallas Herald, 11 Aug. 1866, p. 2 "A letter from Bryan City ...," Galveston Daily News, 2 Oct. 1867, p. 2. HASW ELL family members had yellow fever. "Republican Senatorial Committee...Seventeenth District," (Austin) Daily State Journal, 23 May 1871, p. 11. HASW ELL was a member. Obituary, Galveston Daily News, 20 Jan. 1893, p. 3, col. 5. Died in Terrell, Tx. "Death of Mrs. Lillie HANWAY," Bryan Daily Eagle, 9 Apr. 1912, p. 3, col. 4. Daughter of George T. & Sue HASW ELL "Death of Pioneer W oman, Mrs. HASWELL, at Rest in Bryan," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 6 Jan. 1921, p. 2, col. 7 "Mayor HASWELL Donates Park to Bryan," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 23 Apr. 1925, p. 3, col. 4. In honor of Sue Haswell, wife of G. T. Haswell. "Improving of the Sue HASWELL Memorial Park," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 1 July 1926, p. 1, col. 4 128 Soundex code: H240 1860 Fayette Co., Tx. census: p. 268 1870 Brazos Co. (book): p. 56 HASWELL, Tyler (6 Sept. 1868-30 Apr. 1935) Merchant; Bryan mayor; Republican Texas Under Many Flags, 1930, v.4, p. 96 "HASW ELL-W YNNE," Bryan Daily Eagle, 12 Feb. 1897, p. 4, col. 6 "HASW ELL's Book Store," Bryan Daily Eagle, 22 Apr. 1913 "New Business Building," Bryan Daily Eagle, 15 June 1914, p. 4, col. 4 "Demolishing HASWELL Corner," Bryan Daily Eagle, 26 June 1914, p. 3, col. 6 "New Building Walls Collapse," Bryan Daily Eagle, 5 Aug. 1914, p. 3, col. 3 "HASW ELL Building Nearing Completion," Bryan Daily Eagle, 18 Sept. 1914, p. 3, col. 4 "Tyler HASW ELL Announces," Bryan Daily Eagle, 24 Feb. 1915, p. 3, col. 4 "Mayor HASW ELL is Member National Budget Committee," Bryan W eekly Eagle, 18 Aug. 1921, p. 3, col. 7 "Folks W e Know," Bryan Daily Eagle, 4 May 1932, p. 5, cols. 5-6 "HASW ELL Book Store Oldest Now In Bryan," Bryan Daily Eagle, 19 Sept. 1933, sect. 2, p. 8, col. 4 "HASW ELL's Celebrates 50th Anniversary," Bryan Daily Eagle, 17 Aug. 1938, sec. B, p. 1. About Tyler HASWELL's store. "HASW ELL's One of City's Oldest Institutions, In Its 51st Year; Founded 1888 by Tyler HASW ELL," Bryan Daily Eagle, 29 Mar. 1939, sect. 2, p. 6, cols. 1-3 "Old Store, HASW ELL's, Closes Soon," Bryan Daily Eagle, 25 May 1958, sect. A, p. 6, col. 2 HASWELL, Ara Daughter of Tyler HASW ELL; actress "The home of Mr. and Mrs. Tyler HASWELL was the scene of a birthday party yesterday...," Bryan Morning Eagle, 12 May 1907, p. 2, cols. 4-5 "Miss HASWELL Has Military Escort," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 27 Oct. 1921, p. 3, col. 3 "Former Bryan Girl Wins Laurels in Houston Little Theater Circles," Bryan W eekly Eagle, 31 Jan. 1929, p. 2, cols. 2-3 "Star from Bryan is Scoring W ell," Bryan W eekly Eagle, 6 Mar. 1930, p. 3, col. 3 "Bryan Actress Appears in Play at Palace Today," Bryan Daily Eagle, 7 Dec. 1932, p. 1, col. 1 "HASW ELL Giraud Wounded; Says It Is Just Scratch," Bryan Daily Eagle, 23 Nov. 1943, p. 1, col. 2 Son of Ara HASW ELL "Local Veteran of Screen and Stage, Ara HASWELL, in Cast of Comedy by Made Famous by Late Alexander WOLLCOTT," Bryan Daily Eagle, 28 Mar. 1944, p. 1, cols. 4-5; p. 3, col. 4 "Ara HASW ELL Head of Artists Series for Next Season," Bryan Daily Eagle, 19 Mar. 1949, p. 1, col. 6 129 "Ara HASW ELL W as in Many Movies," Bryan Daily Eagle, 6 Mar. 1955, p. 8, col. 1 HAVEL family -- Czech American family; family members buried Mt. Calvary "Funeral Service for Smetana Man Thursday Morning," Bryan W eekly Eagle, 10 Mar. 1932, p. 1, col. 5. "Serv-U-Service is New Dealer for Seiberling," Bryan Daily Eagle, 11 Aug. 1938, p. 5, col. 2. Joe HAVEL HAWES, B. E. (d.1925). Union Civil War veteran; buried Bryan [ad] manufacturer of monuments, tombstones and dealer in Italian and American marbles..., Brazos Pilot, 1 Sept. 1882, p. 1 "August Alvenor HAW ES," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 19 Dec. 1901, p. 4, col. 2. Daughter of B. E. HAWES "Mr. B. E. HAW ES has just finished the corner stone of the new Methodist church...," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 27 Sept. 1906, p. 9, col. 5 "Corner Stone Laid," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 4 Oct. 1906, p. 8, col. 2 "SHAW -HAWES," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 6 Nov. 1913, p. 1, col. 2. Miss Annie, daughter of B. E. HAW ES "Death of Mrs. SANDS," Bryan W eekly Eagle, 19 Apr. 1923, p. 1, col. 5. Mrs. J. B. SANDS, daughter of B. E. HAWES "Benj. E. HAW ES Died Saturday, Burial Sunday," Bryan W eekly Eagle, 13 Aug. 1925, p. 7, col. 1. HE AD, James A. (June 1797-22 Sept. 1872). Buried Robertson Co.; Member of Congress of the Republic of Texas from Navasota Co.; "chief justice" of Brazos Co.; buried Robertson Co. House of Representatives, Mon., Nov. 1. The House was called to order...the following gentlemen presented their credentials, viz...Hon. J. A. HEAD, Navosoto...Texas Centinel, 11 Nov. 1841, p. 2. The House of Representatives met in the Presbyterian Church, and a quorum was formed in the afternoon. The following members appeared & answered to their names... [J. A.] HEAD, Brazos... Morning Star, 28 June 1842, p. 2 In Brazos Co., Mr. [J. A.] HEAD is elected representative. Telegraph and Texas Register, 13 Sept. 1843, p. 2. Estray Notice: Taken up by Jos. A. HEAD, living 14 miles north of Boonville, Brazos Co., & estrayed before John W OODS, J.P., a small bay mare, (with a young colt) 13 1/2 hands high, 7 years old, left hind foot white, star in the forehead, & without brands, appraised to $35. Also, a brown horse Mule, with some white saddle spots, 10 years old, & without brands, appraised to $50, by J. C. SPENCE & Eli FALL... (Houston) Telegraph and Texas Register, 1 June 1848, p. 4 "HEAD, James A.," in Handbook of Texas, 1952, v. 1, p. 790 "HEAD, James A," in Biographical Directory of the Texan Conventions and Congresses, 1941, p. 99 HOUSE, Chuck, "Search for Roots Turns Up Early Brazos County Leader," Eagle, 8 Jan. 1978, sect. E, p. 1, col. 1 130 "Heads Cemetery," Heart of Texas Records, vol. 24, no. 1, p. 25 (Spring 1981) HEARNE, Joe L. (3 Apr. 1834-29 Apr. 1909). Buried Bryan; Confederate veteran; owned saloon "On Saturday night...," Galveston Daily News, 31 Jan. 1882, p. 1 "The suit brought by Mrs. RITCHIE ...," Galveston Daily News, 15 Mar. 1883, p. 1 "The new hotel ...," Galveston Daily News, 2 Dec. 1884, p. 2 "Brazos River Navigation," Galveston Daily News, 25 Jan. 1893, p. 7, col. 2. J.L. HEARNE "A Relic of the Republic," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 17 Apr. 1902, p. 7, col. 2 "BAMMEL-HEARNE," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 30 Aug. 1906, p. 4, col. 3. Miss Beatrice, daughter of J. L. HEARNE "W as Seventy-Five Today," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 8 Apr. 1908, p. 9, col. 5 "W as Seventy-Five Today," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 8 Apr. 1909, p. 9, col. 5. *Obituary, (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 6 May 1909, p. 3, col. 2 "Death of Joe L. HEARNE, Jr.," Bryan W eekly Eagle, 28 Oct. 1915, p. 8, col. 1. Son of J. L. HEARNE HEDTKE family -- family members buried at Kurten "Big Land Deal," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 25 Apr. 1907, p.4, col. 1. Gus HEDTKE "Mrs. Hedtke Improving," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 7 May 1914, p. 2, col. 3. Mrs. C. W. HEDTKE "Birthday Party is Given Youth Sunday Evening," Bryan W eekly Eagle, 8 Oct. 1931, p. 2, col. 6. Carl HEDTKE "Painful Burns are Suffered by Bryanite Friday," Bryan W eekly Eagle, 30 Nov. 1932, p. 1, col. 3. Elo HEDTKE HEMPFLING family -- family members buried at W heat Cemetery "May Be An Imprisoned Gusher," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 6 June 1901, p. 2, col. 1. On the farm of George HEMPFLING "Mrs. S. E. Hempfling," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 17 Dec. 1914, p. 1, col. 6 "Funeral Service Held Today for Chas. HEMPHLING," Bryan Daily Eagle, 20 Feb. 1939, p. 1, col. 5 HENDERSON, F. Law (1882-1963). Buried Bryan; Bryan city attorney "For County Attorney," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 23 June 1904, p. 3, col. 3 "W ill Practice Law," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 9 Apr. 1908, p.5, col.4. F. Law HENDERSON "F. L. HENDERSON Delivers Address," Bryan W eekly Eagle, 15 June 1916, p. 8, col. 3 "Law HENDERSON In Splendid Address Rotary Meet Today," Bryan W eekly Eagle, 16 Oct. 1924, p. 1, col. 3 "F. L. HENDERSON," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 12 Nov. 1931, p. 5, col. 5 "City Attorney Is Washington Bound on REA Project," Bryan Daily Eagle, 22 Aug. 1936, p. 1, col. 2 "HENDERSON Tells Lions of Bryan of REA Project," Bryan Daily Eagle, 1 Dec. 1936, p. 1, col. 5 131 "New City Park to Be Named HENDERSON," Bryan Daily Eagle, 15 May 1960, p. 8, col.1 HENDERSON, John Nathaniel (d. 1907). Confederate veteran; lost an arm in the W ar; lawyer; judge *Lawyer in Bryan, Galveston Daily News, 30 Sept. 1869, p. 1, col. 7 *Attended political convention, Galveston Daily News, 21 Sept. 1869, p. 2, col. 5. *Elected to office, Galveston Daily News, 17 Feb. 1876, p. 1, col. 5 *Article, Galveston Daily News, 14 July 1876, p. 4, col. 4 Article, W aco Daily Examiner, 28 June 1877, p. 4, col. 5 *Officer of Bryan Odd Fellows, Galveston Daily News, Jan. 9, 1878, p. 2, col. 3 *Lawyer, Galveston Daily News, 15 Sept. 1878, p. 3, col. 2 *Democrat, Galveston Daily News, 4 Apr. 1880, p. 1, col. 5 "Hood's Texas Brigade," Galveston Daily News, 23 June 1881, p. 1 *State senator, Galveston Daily News, 7 Apr. 1882, p. 1, col. 7. *Suggested as candidate for attorney general, Galveston Daily News, June 9, 1882, p. 1, col. 8. *Democrat, Galveston Daily News, 8 July 1882, p. 1, col. 8 *Attended Democratic convention, Galveston Daily News, July 19, 1882, convention supplement, p. 1, col. 6 *Visited Galveston cotton exchange, Galveston Daily News, July 23, 1882, p. 4, col. 2. *Nominated as delegate to National Democratic convention, Dallas W eekly Herald, 5 June 1884, p. 4, col. 4. *Article, Dallas W eekly Herald, 3 July 1884, p. 2, col. 1 *House burned, Galveston Daily News, 9 May 1885, p. 2, col. 3 *Attended Democratic convention, Galveston Daily News, May 22, 1888, p. 2, col. 1 *Article, (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 14 Nov. 1889, p. 1, col. 5 *Attended political convention, Galveston Daily News, Aug. 25, 1892, p. 1, col. 6 "The Battle of Bull Run," Dallas Morning News, 24 July 1892; p. 14, col. 5 "...the stockholders of the Bryan, water, ice and electric light company...," Galveston Daily News, 6 Oct. 1892, p. 3, col. 5. "Bryan's New Oil Mill," Galveston Daily News, 3 Feb. 1893, p. 3, col. 3 *Article, Brazos Pilot, Apr. 26, 1906, p. 4, col. 4 *Article, Bryan (weekly) Eagle, July 3, 1902; p. 1, col. 1 HENDERSON, John N. DAVIS and LINCOLN: Address of the Hon. John N. HENDERSON, At the Reunion of Confederate Veterans, At Bryan, August 9, 1894. N.P.: Camp Robertson Confederate Veterans, 1894. No copy seen; cited on OCLC # 10,623,313 HENDERSON, John N., "Hood's Texas Brigade," Dallas Morning News, Apr. 23, 1902, p. 41, col. 1 In sketch of Thomas Stalworth HENDERSON in Texas Democracy, vol. III, pp. 146-151. Served in Company E (Dixie Blues), Fifth Regiment of Hood's Brigade, from W ashington Co., Texas Handbook of Texas, vol. 1, p. 796 Obituary, Bryan Morning Eagle, 24 Dec. 1907; p. 1, col. 4 Obituary, Dallas Morning News, 23 Dec. 1907; p. 2, col. 1 132 HENDERSON, Samuel R. (1853-1908). Buried Bryan; lawyer In sketch of Thomas Stalworth Henderson in Texas Democracy, vol. III, pp. 146-151. *attended Democractic convention, Brazos Pilot, 28 June 1878 *Democrat, Galveston Daily News, 16 July 1878 *Democrat, Galveston Daily News, 4 Apr. 1880, p. 1 *Democrat, Galveston Daily News, 3 Aug. 1884, p. 1 "Brazos County Contest," Galveston Daily News, 28 Aug. 1892, p. 1, col. 6 "Brazos County Convention," Galveston Daily News, 6 Sept. 1892, p. 4, col. 6 "First Telephone In Bryan W as Private Line; From Courthouse To HENDERSON Law Firm," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 3 June 1936, p. 1, col. 4 HENRY family -- Irish American family "HENRY Family," Brazos County History Rich Past -- Bright Future (1986), pp.226-231 *H. R. HENRY, master of Henry Grange, W aco Daily Examiner, 20 Dec. 1876, p. 1, col.7 *Hugh HENRY obituary, Galveston Daily News, 16 May 1883, p. 1, col. 6 "HENRY-House," Bryan W eekly Eagle, 4 Nov. 1915, p. 5, col. 5. W illie HENRY "James S. HENRY Dead," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 23 Dec. 1915, p. 8, col. 3 "W illiam HENRY Dead," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 20 Dec. 1917, p. 4, col. 3 BUCHANAN, A. W ., "Human Interest Sketches of Brazos Pioneers: Betty HENRY," Bryan Daily Eagle, 4 Oct. 1932, p. 3, col. 1 "Adventures of Robertson County Pioneer Couple Related at HENRY Family Reunion," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 7 July 1937, p. 5, col. 2 "More Than 200 Descendants Attend HENRY Family Reunion; Sketch of Life of James HENRY of Interest," Bryan Daily Eagle, 15 June 1938, p. 1, col. 4 "Benchley Site of HENRY Clan Reunion," Bryan Daily Eagle, 26 June 1964, p. 6, col. 8 FROM THE PRESIDENT’S CORNER A nother year is about to close and as we look back our organization has had some success this year with some of our programs and activities. I am very proud of our contributions to the Carnegie Center of Brazos Valley History, the Madison County Genealogical Society and to the general public who attended the Bryan City Cemetery's Homecoming. I would also like to recognize Ruth HARY and Allen DEAN, whose efforts with research and publishing have significantly contributed to our increased membership. As we review the past, we, too, must look to the future. We must review our current program since we continue to concentrate on presentations at our monthly meetings. I believe that this, however interesting creates a very large burden on the program chairman and the officers, and quite possibly contributes to some hesitancy of our membership to serve as officers. I would like to propose that we review this history of our organization and 133 attempt to determine a new path, which will contribute to our stated goal of increasing our genealogical knowledge. I believe that it is time that we begin to plan for research trips and to move our meeting days during some months to the weekend. W hile we are all busy with other affairs, I hope that we could make time once or twice a year to organize a day trip to Conroe, Houston, or Austin for research. I would also like to propose that we seriously look at our meetings during the summer season - May, June and July, or, June, July and August. W e do not meet in the month of July already and some of these other monthly meetings this past year were simply not well attended. I believe that we should seriously consider discontinuing another monthly meeting during this time. I also believe that with the success of our presence at Homecoming this year that we look to continue that practice as a community service project. We attempted to host a "community help session" in June, which was not well received. I believe that our failure to aggressively advertise and the day we decided to host it contributed to the low turnout. I still think that this is a good idea and perhaps with some better marketing and coordination with the Carnegie we could develop this into a successful event. My last discussion topic concerns fund-raising. I have mentioned several times before that we should begin to think and discuss what we can do for the Centennial Celebration of the Carnegie. This is a major historical event for both the local community and the State of Texas. I have several ideas regarding this event and will continue to share them, but would appreciate any feedback on this matter from our membership. In addition to the possibility of raising funds, it should give us some local publicity and might allow us to contribute financially to the Carnegie itself. Please send your ideas to johnblair83@hotmail.com or give me a call at (979) 260-6911. Thanks and take care From The Editor’s Desk H enry MAYO gave a presentation on maps, the Texas General Land Office and their Adopt-a-Map program at the October meeting. He also provided the web links below. Another year is ending. Thanks to the speakers and to those who provided suggestions for programs. Thanks also to those who provided material for the quarterly. More help is needed for more material for this publication. Enclosed is the membership application for 2002. If you have ideas for programs, content for this publication or other suggestions, please contact one of the officers. 134 Mapping Links Texas General Land Office Homepage http://www.glo.state.tx.us/ Map Collection Homepage http://www.nri.state.tx.us/archives/mapscol.html Adopt-a-Map Homepage http://www.nri.state.tx.us/archives/adopt.html University of TX Map Collection and Links http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/ Texas County Highway Maps http://txdot.lib.utexas.edu/ (online viewing of county highway maps) Microsoft Terraserver Aerial Photos http://www.terraserver.microsoft.com/default.asp (online viewing of aerial photos of 1m resolution) Texas State Library Historic Maps and Documents http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/treasures/index.html Historic Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps http://www.edrnet.com/sanborn.htm (City maps with building info available from the 1870s) Tobin Map Co. - Historical Aerial Photography http://www.tobin.com/ (Tobin has 1930s and up aerial photos available for much of US) TX Natural Resource Information System (TNRIS) http://www.tnris.state.tx.us/index.htm TNRIS Satellite Imagery (Digital Ortho Quadrangles) http://www.tnris.state.tx.us/DigitalData/doqs.htm (these are .tiff images, the best resolution, at no charge, is 2.5m and each file is about 8Mb) Link for satellite view http://www.spaceimaging.com for views from satellites (Note: Many of these images can be downloaded and viewed or edited later, by simply hitting your right mouse button, while viewing the image online, then choosing the "Save Image" button.) 135 Tax Office & Courthouse Database Links Brazos County Tax Information http://www.brazoscad.org/ Texas Tax Office Links http://www.taxnetusa.com/ (parts of this site are free and require no login) Texas County Deed Indexes, etc. http://www.courthousedirect.com (some counties have free online searching) Links to Lots of Free Public Databases http://www.courthousedirect.com/FreeDB.asp Community Notes In the early issues of the Weekly Eagle and the Bryan Daily Eagle, letters were published under the titles of “County New” or “Correspondence.” These were letters from residents of small communities in rural Brazos County. They contain information about births, marriages, deaths, social gatherings, church activities, residents and visitors in these communities. In this issue W ellborn is highlighted. Transcribed by Janis HUNT. This concludes this series. Wellborn - Abstracts from the Bryan Eagle November 14, 1889, p. 8, col. 1 W ellborn. Mrs. J. D. NEWMAN, with her two interesting boys, form Sandersville, GA. are visiting her sister, Mrs. W . L. ORR of this place. Mrs. W . E. W OMBLE also accompanied Mrs. NEW MAN and is visiting her grandson, Mr. C. A. ADAMS and his family in Bryan. Not withstanding the evil effects of the fence cutting, there is a good demand for town lots. Messrs. J. H. and T. H. ROYDER, also Mr. W . B. McGREGOR, purchased lots from Capt. ORR. The latter we hear contemplate building at once. W e will gladly welcome his excellent wife to town. The two former are young men of rare energy and business qualifications, and they doubtless will erect pretty cages, which will cause their many friends to look for the birds, and listen for the merry peal of the "wedding bells." Mr. YEAGER, of Bryan, has bought Mr. J. N. FARQUHAR's entire stock and will continue business at the same old stand. W e are please to learn that he and his family will 136 move to our growing little town. Felix November 21, 1889, p. 8, col. 5 W ellborn. Cold, bleak winter is making its appearance once more, and with it the report of wedding bells on every side. Mr. W . P. YEAGER and family, formerly of Bryan but now inhabitants of our little city, have the best wishes of all who know them, and we are sure that after becoming well acquainted with the people here they will have no cause to regret moving to their new home. W e here that there is to be a wedding on the first of December. Can anyone tell who the unfortunate parties are? Not long ago Mr. J. R. DONNELL took a trip to northwest Texas, and on his return gave a glowing description of that section of the country. He speaks of moving in the near future to that country. Cotton is slowly but steadily coming in, and not withstanding the heavy crops made it is holding to a very good price. W e learn this morning that one car of the lumber for the new Baptist church is on the side track, and we hope that in the near future the house will be completed. W e are very thankful for the help received from Bryan and elsewhere in this good work. Mr. P. N. CAUSEY has made a great improvement by adding to his already comfortable house. W e learn that the parties who called for the letters of dismissal from the Baptist church here have organized a new church of the same f aith and order at Minter Spring, and have secured the services of Mr. COOK, from Millican as pastor for the ensuing year. May the Lord be with them and bless them. Fine weather and good health prevails in this section. Inez July 14, 1898, p. 3, col. 2 County News. W ellborn News. Bro. SANDAL has been conducting a protracted meeting here the past week. Messrs. Robert NEW SOM, Will KOPPE and Mr. JENKINS of KOPPE's farm, went to Galveston Saturday night. Mr. J. L. BROACH and wife of Tabor, have been visiting his brother, Dr. D. M. BROACH, here the past week. Crops are good here, but the north wind for the past two days has dried out the ground very badly. Messrs. J. H. ROYDER & Bro. have put in two new gins and are cutting their press down to the standard bale. Sam EAVES of Bryan is here doing the work. Messrs. W ARD & GORDON of Fort W orth have been here prospecting and will slip in some machinery and commence work here prospecting for coal this week. Mr. W. C. BOYETT of College and W . B. and C. B. McGREGOR of Millican, were here Monday. 137 Lester GENTRY and Sargt. W . H. W . SMITH of KOPPE's farm were here Sunday. Rob Roy August 11, 1898, p. 3, col. 1 County News. W ellborn News. We are having plenty of rain and cotton is fine. There was never better crops here in twenty years than now on the uplands, but there is some complaint of boll worms in the bottom. Messrs. Jim HENSARLING, H. T. PALMER, Tom COOK, Lester GENTRY, Ed FARQUHAR, Tom and Jim ROYDER went to Austin Sunday. The Thurber Coal Company started its drill to work here Tuesday. The expect to go down 1500 feet. Mr. Dug NORTON and family of Kaufman county are visiting relatives here. Mr. J. R. MIDDLETON of Millican has moved his family here and will make this place his home. He will have charge of ROYDER Bros. gin this season. Rob Roy August 25, 1898, p. 1, col. 4 INTERESTING WORK. Sinking a Shaft for Coal at W ellborn. On a recent visit to W ellborn The Eagle representative found that prosperous town getting ready for the fall trade. The local merchants, J. H. ROYDER & Bro., H. L. GENTRY & Co., and M. S. FREEMAN, are making room for big stocks of fall and winter goods, cotton picking is getting under way and business is picking up noticeably. The reported heard many expressions on the good crops, among them being those of P. N. CAUSEY and Ed FARQUHAR, who say the crops are the best they have ever seen there. Mr. CAUSEY has lived there 28 years, and Mr. FARQUHAR all his life, 35 years. W hile there the reporter had the pleasure of visiting the place in Mr. CAUSEY's pasture near the town where Mr. R. H. W ARD is sinking a shaft to ascertain if bituminous coal or good lignite exists there in paying quantities. A seventy foot tower has been put up and a drill or bit set with eight large diamonds is used for the work. This bit cuts out a round core from every strata through which it passes, and these cores, kept in a room provided with shelves or racks, are perfect samples of all the earth, stone, etc., through which the drill passes. The drill is operated by steam with the most improved machinery and the shaft is kept clear by a stream of water from a force pump, in the same manner that the deep well was bored at the water works plant here last year. The drill goes down 20 or 25 feet per day, and is now at a depth of a hundred feet or more. Nothing is yet known as to what the outcome of the investigation will be. Mr. W ARD is a most pleasant gentleman to meet, and one who has mastered all the details of his business. August 25, 1898, p. 3, col. 1 County News. W ellborn News. It is awful hot and dry here now. Cotton is opening and picking cotton has started in earnest. Messrs. J. H. ROYDER & Bro., have ginned about 20 bales up to date. Messrs. J. P. and T. H. ROYDER, Albert NEW SOME, Ed FARQUHAR, J. L. 138 HENSARLING and wife, Miss Mary CAMPBELL, H. T. PALMER and Luther HENSARLING took in the excursion to Houston and Galveston Sunday. County Attorney A. G. BOARD was here Monday attending justice court. Mr. R. H. W ARD returned from Dallas Monday. County Commissioner P. H. ARRINGTON, was here Tuesday. Mr. J. P. ROYDER is on the sick list this week. Rev. W ADSW ORTH is conducting a protracted meeting here this week. F. S. W ILLIAMS and wife and W . G. W ILLIAMS, Jr., of Mumford, visited relatives here Saturday. September 8, 1898, p. 3, col. 1 It is very dry and hot and cotton is coming in rapidly. Messrs. W . C. BOYETT, J. H. SUBER, Prof. J. H. CONNELL, Prof. R. H. PRICE and Hon. L. L. FOSTER of College, Lawrence ROSS, Dr. ROBERTSON and Chas. OLTORF of Marlin, spent several days near here hunting last week and killed three deer. Mr. S. S. HALE of Caldwell, and W . W . ROBBINS, a prominent cattleman of Englewood, Kan., were here the past week. Mr. NEAL of Allenfarm, has accepted a position with J. H. ROYDER & Bro., for the season. September 22, 1898, p. 3, col. 3 County News. W ellborn News. Cotton is coming in fast. J. H. ROYDER & Bro. have ginned 350 bales up to date: we have received 827 bales so far here. Everybody is busy picking cotton. Mr. Frank BULLOCK was here last week. It is very dry and stock water is getting very scarce. Rob Roy October 27, 1898, p. 3, col. 3 County News. W ellborn News. Every thing is very dull and dry. Cotton is still coming in. W e have shipped 1562 bales this season. Mr. Robert INGRAM and wife, the former an H. & T. C. conductor of Houston, spent several days here the past week with friends. Mr. Robert WARD is here from Thurber [?]. Mr. ARCH had a tenant house burned on his farm Tuesday night; cause of fire unknown. Rob Roy December 29, 1898, p. 3 col. 2 County News. W ellborn News. Mr. Frank SANDLE of Houston is spending the holidays with relatives here. Mrs. J. P. ROYDER is spending the holidays with her mother at Hockley. Messrs. W. Z. NABORS, Will KOPPE, Lucien ETTLE, Paley REED, Robert NEWSOM and Sargeant W . H. W . SMITH went to Bryan to eat Christmas dinner with friends. 139 Mr. W illiam KOPPE has just finished hauling 1500 bales of cotton, recently sold to a Houston firm. The Christmas tree here was a very enjoyable affair, many valuable presents being on the tree. Mr. Dump BATTLE returned from Houston last week, and it is hoped by his many friends that he will soon be able to return to his work. Messrs. Tom HENSARLING and N. A. COTNAM and families spent Christmas with relatives here. Miss Ruby COVINGTON of Hearne is spending the holidays with Mrs. C. A. SANDLE. Dr. D. M. BROACH and wife spent Christmas with his mother at Edge. Dr. J. N. GOODW IN and wife spent Christmas in Bryan with Mrs. GOODW IN's mother, Mrs. SMITH. Sargeant F. S. W ILLIAMS spent the holidays with relatives here. Mr. A. B. McSW AIN has gone to Mississippi to spend the holidays with relatives. Mrs. T. THOMSON has just returned from Houston. Mr. Lee THOMSON, from Houston, is in W ellborn visiting his mother and sister. Rob Roy March 16, 1899, p. 3, col. 2 County News. From W ellborn. W e are having a good rain here today which is needed very much. Most all the farmers are done planting corn and a good bit of it is up. Rev. METER [?] of Anderson, filled his appointment at the Methodist church Sunday and Rev. Gib. FOSTER Jr. of Providence preached there at night. W e have shipped 4035 bales of cotton from here this season and 80 cars of cotton seed of which the Bryan oil mill has got 40 cars. Messrs. J. H. ROYDER & Bro. have ginned 922 bales of cotton this season. Col A. HILL had his barn and three fine hogs burned up last Wednesday. Cause of the fir unknown. Mr. W . G. W ILLIAMS went to Millican Sunday. Mr. Lester GENTRY, of the Koppe farm was over Sunday. Mr. W . Z. Nabors came over and went to Bryan Sunday. Mr. Robert NEW SOM, of Koppe's farm was over Friday and shipped two fine dogs to his brother at Hempstead. Rob Roy March 30, 1899, p.3, col 2 From W ellborn. It is very cold here today and some fear of the gardens being killed by the cold. Mrs. ANDERSON and Mrs. Tom TAYLOR of Clay Station visited relatives here Saturday. Miss Etta MILLS of Allenfarm opened school here Monday. Messrs. Alf and Hub [?] W ILSON passed through here Monday on the way to the bottom on a hunting trip. J. P. ROYDER and H.L. GENTRY have had their houses repaired which adds must to 140 the look of our little city. Rev. A. M. STEW ART of Bryan, filled his regular appointment here last Sunday. Jim HICKS of Allenfarm was here Sunday. W . G. W ILLIAMS Jr. returned from Fort W orth Monday, where he has been for the past few months attending the medical school there. Mr. Robt. NEW SOME was over from the bottom Saturday. Sargt. Joe NEW SOME of Hempstead, was here Saturday. Rob Roy April 6, 1899, p. 3, col. 1 County News. From W ellborn. Miss WILEY of Providence, visited Mrs. GOODW IN here the past week. Dr. A. C. GILLESPIE and Prof. KYLE and F. D. BITTLE of College Station, were here Monday. Mr. Robt. NEW SOME was here Monday. C. M. SANDLE, J. E. FARQUHAR and D. P. JOHNSON were elected school trustees for the ensuing scholastic year. Miss Millisa W ILLIAMS returned from Mumford Sunday. Mr. W . T. JONES of Chance's farm was here Sunday. Lester GENTRY of Koppe's farm was here Sunday. Mr. Tom CAUSEY has returned to where he has been guarding convict for the past three months. Rob Roy April 13, 1899, p. 3, col. 2 County News. From W ellborn. W e had a nice rain here last W ednesday which was greatly needed. Miss W ILEY returned to her home at Sealy after spending a week with Mrs. J. N. GOODW IN. Miss Etta MILLS returned to Allenfarm Friday. Mr. C. M. SANDLE is attending court at Liberty, Texas, and Mr. CARSON of Hempstead is holding down the railroad office during his absence. W . C. BOYETT and M. M. BURFORD of College were here Saturday. On last Friday as Mr. P. N. CAUSEY and son, Tom, were going to the bottom they saw two wolves and had a fine race, but failed to bag any game, so soon Saturday morning, W. B. McGREGOR, L. T. and Tom CAUSEY and J. B. NEELEY went on a hunt for them and the track was quickly struck and after four hours run the dogs bayed in a hole in the ground. They came here after tools to dig them out and P. N. CAUSEY went to the place with a wagon load of tools and after five hours work they succeeded in digging out a rabbit. Rob Roy June 15, 1899, p. 3, col. 3 County News. W ellborn News. W e had a good rain here Monday and it was greatly needed. Mr. C. M. SANDLE and family are visiting his father at Anderson. 141 Mr. CARSON of Hempstead is holding down the railroad office while Mr. SANDLE is absent. Sam FARQUHAR, tax collector of W aller county, visited relatives here Sunday and Monday. A negro was killed here by the train Friday night. He was supposed to have been trying to steal a ride and fell under the cars. His name was Joe BROWN and he lived at Clay Station. Rob Roy June 29, 1899, p. 3, col. 5 Correspondence. W ellborn News. W e had a very good rain here this morning which was needed. Crops are fine. Rev. A. M. STEW ART of Bryan is holding a protracted meeting here this week. Quite a crown from Rock Prairie and Bethel attended church here Sunday. Mr. Horace FARQUHAR had returned home from eastern Texas. E. E. SANDER, Jr., is visiting his father this week. Frank SANDLE has accepted a position as night operator at Cypress. C. M. SANDLE is trying Marlin's hot water for his health this week. Mrs. J. P. ROYDER is visiting relatives at Hockley this week. The Masons of Adam ROYDER lodge No. 778 have a supper and public installation of officers here Saturday night. The railroad painters are giving the depot a new coat of paint this week. Rob Roy July 13, 1899, p. 7, col. 2 From Wellborn. The Brazos river is again in its banks here, but everything in the shop of crops that the water touched is ruined, and a fearful stench arises from the carcasses of the stock that were drowned. Messrs. Jacob PUTZ and L. F. BATTLE of College attended court here Friday. Messrs. W . C. BOYETT, M. M. BURFORD and L. F. BATTLE were here Monday. Mrs. W . E. HITCHING died here last Friday night and was buried here Saturday evening. T. R. BATTE and J. W . COULTER of Bryan and W . Z. and John NABORS, Ed HESLEP and W ill MIKE of the bottom were here Monday. There is a large crowd of negroes here form the bottom hunting work. Capt. Billie BELL of the upper bottom was here Sunday. Rob Roy August 3, 1899, p. 3, col. 1 Correspondence. W ellborn News. It is very hot and dry and there is a great deal of sickness here. Mrs. Joe ASHFORD of Courtney is visiting relatives here this week. Miss Minnie ANDERSON returned to Dickenson Monday after spending a week here with friends. Miss Nannie WILLIAMS died here on July 26th of heart failure. She was born in Leak 142 county, Miss., March 4, 1872. She was loved by all who knew here and will be greatly missed by the people of this place. W e extend our sympathy to the bereaved family. Mr. J. P. ROYDER went to Hockley Monday to hunt prairie chickens for a day or so. Rob Roy August 10, 1899, p. 3. col. 3 Correspondence. W ellborn News. Peter LOWRIE and family of W aco are visiting here. Mr. J. P. ROYDER returned from Hockley Thursday and reports a fine time having killed 12 prairie chickens. Mrs. Mary SLOAN of Navasota is visiting here. Born to Mr. and Mrs. A. W. ROYDER, a daughter on Aug. 2. Mrs. Emma W ILLIAMS and son Buster of Millican, visited relatives here Thursday. Mr. ROUTT, manager of CLAY farm was here Thursday. Ed. HEALUP was over from KOPPE's farm Thursday. W . C. BOYETT and M. M. BINFORD of College were here Friday. W ill W OODS brought in the first bale of cotton of the season Friday. Abe EDEL of Houston was here Friday. J. M. and A. W . ROYDER, Alice PARGER and May SANDIE have been sick this week. Mr. NEAL has returned from Karnes City, where he has been the past month. Rob Roy September 7, 1899, p.3, col.4 Correspondence. W ellborn News. It is very hot and dry and stock water is getting very scarce and the grass is all burned up. Upland cotton is cut very short. J. H. ROYDER & Bro. have ginned 212 bales of cotton up to Saturday. This place shipped 4300 bales of cotton last year and will probably ship 500 this year. This is the way the overflow and drought has struck up. Messrs. J. B. NEELEY and Jim ROYDER went to Somerville Thursday. Mrs. J. N. GOODW IN is visiting relatives in Bryan this week. Tom CAUSEY went to Marlin Saturday night. Quite a crowd went to Houston and Galveston from here Saturday. Rob Roy October 12, 1899, p. 3, col. 3 Correspondence. W ellborn. It has rained here after a 14 week dry spell. J. H. ROYDER & Bro have ginned 550 bales of cotton up-to-date. Born to Mr. and Mrs. T. H. ROYDER, Oct. 7, a fine girl. J. R. MIDDLETON and T. H. ROYDER, have had some very sick children, but they are some better at this writing. Dr. G. F. LEE of Rock Prairie and Dr. J. F. EAVES of Millican, have been here the past week attending the sick. T. H. and J. P. ROYDER went to Houston Monday night. Rev. E. M. MYERS of Millican has been holding a protracted meeting here the past week. 143 Some parties have sold some fine roasting ears (raised since the flood) here last week. Rob Roy October 12, 1899, p. 8, col. 1 Correspondence. W ellborn?? [page torn]. ... Mr. George ARRINGTON has also bought a new place and is improving it. There will be a number of other houses built and additions build to some of those that are already here in the future which speaks well for the pluck and energy of our citizens. Mr. J. M. W ILLIAMS of this neighborhood, bought a nice buggy in Bryan last week. Our school opened at Wellborn Oct. 2, with good attendance, Prof. MARRIOTT, teacher. Mr. G. R. DIXON of this community, is actively engaged in business on Spring Creek this fall. Dr. G. T. LEE and wife, were visiting Mr. Geo. WILLIAMS and family last Sunday. Oct. 9 Hanks October 19, 1899, p. 3, col. 4 Correspondence. W ellborn News. W e had a good rain Monday. Mr. PORTER of Caldwell, shipped a car of hogs from here last week to the Houston Packing Co. Mr. C. W . CARR and Abe EDEL were here last week. Mr. J. E. PLAYER and Fletcher POOLE, of Millican, were here Sunday. Mr. C. M. SANDLE, went to the Dallas fair last week. Dr. W . G. W ILLIAMS, of Cross, Grimes county, visited his parents, W .G. W ILLIAMS and wife, Saturday and Sunday. W e had water melons, cucumbers and roasting ears, all nice and fresh, on our streets Saturday. Cotton is coming in rather slow and is about all gathered. T. R. BATTE unloaded a car of cotton seed shipped f rom the Indian Territory Monday. Rob Roy October 26, 1899, p. 7, col. 1 FREE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION. Important Meeting Held at W ellborn--Desire to Establish a School at Bryan--Missionary Employed. The Free Baptist Association met with the church at Wellborn, Thursday night, the meeting continuing Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There was a good attendance and the meeting was much enjoyed throughout and profitable of good results. Below we give the proceedings in detail. PROCEEDINGS. Rev. ORR being absent, the introductory sermon Thursday night was preached by Rev. D. R. JAMESSON, of Rusk. FRIDAY. The meeting was called to order by Rev. A. M. STEWART, moderator, who read a passage from Philippians. The secretary being absent, T. A. CLOUD, of Kurten, was elected assistant secretary. Following is the list of delegates elected by the various churches: Spring Hill--Pat FRANKLIN, C. C. RAILEY, J. J. TIPTON 144 Liberty--J. R. LANDERS, J. D. GEORGE Christian Home--J. P. GILPIN, Mrs. Mattie HOLMES, T. A. CLOUD Plainview--C. A. GRIFFIN, E. L. CARR W ellborn--A. J. BATTLE, B. E. GENTRY, M. B. LASKI Union Chapel--T. D. ROSS, Burtis ROSS Stewart Chapel--D. R. JAMESON Good Hope--D. R. JAMESON Union Harbor--No representative. Sent letter. Brightlight--A. W . DYESS, M. G. BUCHANAN, Misses Maggie HOLLAND and Ida GRAHAM Hollis--Not represented. Sent letter. Sulphur Springs--Not represented Bryan--J. L. EDGE, Mrs. T. E. MIKE, Mrs. M. N. BROCKMAN Evergreen--W . W . CRENSHAW , C.E. TURNER, J. C. GILMORE Union Springs--D. R. JAMESON Rev. A. M. STEW ART was re-elected moderator. The following on services were appointed: A. W . DYESS, A. B. McSW AIN, W. E. GRAHAM, J. L. EDGE, C. E. TURNER. Rev. W. T. W OOD preached at 11 a.m., after which dinner was spread. The house was again called to order at __ p.m., followed by prayer. Letters from different churches indicated their prosperous conditions were read. A petition for membership in the Association was read from Union Spring church and acted upon favorable. The following committees were announced: Schools and Education--W . W . CRENSHAW , B. E. GENTRY, J. C. GILMORE, T. D. ROSS Revision of Constitution--J. P. GILPIN, A. W . DYESS, Miss Mattie HOLMES, Mrs. M. N. BROCKMAN, Rev. A. M. STEW ART Temperance--A. J. BATTLE, C. A. GRIFFIN, C. E. TURNER Obituary--D. R. JAMESON, J. J. TIPTON, J. D. GEORGE Sunday School Prayer Meeting--J. R. LANDERS, C. A. GRIFFIN, E. L. CARR, A. W. DYESS, Rev. W . T. WOOD Literature--C. C. RAILEY, J. L. EDGE, T. D. ROSS, Mrs. T. E. MIKE, Miss Maggie HOLLAND Business--A. J. BATTLE, D. R. JAMESON, J. L. LANDERS, B. E. GENTRY Adjourned. Rev. W. W . CRENSHAW preached Friday night. SATURDAY. House was called to order by the moderator, who read from the scriptures. Prayer offered by T. D. ROSS. The reports of the committees on revision of Constitution and on Obituaries were received and adopted. The report on the committee on Schools and Education was read a nd followed by a lengthy discussion regarding the necessity for the establishment of a Free Baptist school. This discussion was participated in by Rev. J. G. GRAHAM, Rev. A. M. STEW ART, Rev. CRENSHAW, C. C. RAILEY, B. E. GENTRY, A. W . DYESS, and J. L. EDGE. Offers of 145 donations were made, and it was the consensus of opinion that the school should be located at Bryan. The discussion was concluded by the delegates from the various churches for the work and report to the board. A discussion on missionary work which favored putting a missionary in the field, occupied the attention of the Association until the dinner hour. A splendid dinner was served and greatly enjoyed by those in attendance. The Association reassembled at 1:30 p.m., with the reading of scripture lessons and prayer. The reports of the committee on Sunday Schools and Prayer meeting, Temperance and Literature, were received and acted upon. A discussion regarding a division of the Association was followed by a vote sustaining the present organization intact, and instead it was decided to put a missionary in the field, as above indicated, Rev. J. L. GRAHAM being chosen for the position at a salary of $250 per year. C. C. RAILEY was added to the mission band. Plainview, Madison county was selected as the place for holding the next meeting of the Association. Adjourned. Rev. D. R. JAMESON preached Saturday night. Divine services were held Sunday and Sunday night, the meeting being protracted. November 16, 1899, p. 3, col. 2 Correspondence. W ellborn notes. It is getting very dry here again and we are needing rain. J. H. ROYDER & Bro. have ginned 6,201 bales of cotton this season. Dr's. D. L. PEOPLES of Navasota and J. F. EAVES of Millican have both been here this week attending little John ROYDER who is very sick at this writing. The W estern Union Telegraph Company have a crew of twenty men here putting in new poles. W . W. JOHNSON, of Taylor county is here looking after his Brazos bottom farm. There were two weddings near here Saturday night and Sunday. Mr. George DIXON and Miss CAW THRON, and Fletcher LOCKLER and Mrs. CRENSHAW were the contracting parties. Mrs. BATTE of Hockley has visiting her sister, Mrs. J. P. ROYDER, the past week. Quite a crowd of W oodmen from here attended the unveiling services at Bryan Sunday and say they were royally entertained and had a nice time. Jas. O. CHANCE shipped a car of fine hogs to the Houston Packing Company from here Monday night. Tax Collector J. J. ADAMS was here Saturday, collecting taxes. Rob Roy 146 Bunting building, 200 block, East side of North Main Parker Co., left to right: 400 - 600 block of North Main Thanks to Clara MOUNCE for the following pictures. 147 Cow drawn wagon This issue continues another series on individuals in The Bryan Daily Eagle Business Issue on April 22, 1913. Transcribed by Janis HUNT. First Methodist Church - Rev. Glenn FLINN, Pastor The first member of the First Methodist Church of Bryan was received in the year 1869. The church, as then organized, was the successor of a church organized many years previous at Ferguson Springs, near the Ferguson Crossing on the Navasota River. This organization was moved to Booneville and afterward to Bryan. Among the first pastors of this church in Bryan was Rev. H. G. HORTON, now a superannuated member of the W est Texas Annual Conference. Among those who have succeeded him were Revs. Cravens Mizell GOODW YN, E. S. SMITH, T. F. MITCHELL, S. C. LITTLEPAGE, C. H. BUCHANAN, J. B. COCHRAN, J. F. FULLEN, C. R. LAMAR, H. T. PHILPOT, N. J. BUGGS, Bishop E. D. MOUZON, George E. CLOTHIER, E. L. SHETTLES, I. F. BETTS, J. B. TERRENTINE, T. H. MORRIS, and the present pastor, Rev. Glenn FLINN. The church has grown from a small beginning to a membership of over five hundred and is one of the leading moral and religious forces of the city. Its development in the last 148 ten years has been especially noteworthy. A splendid new church was erected by the congregation in 1902, only to be burned in 1906. The plucky congregation, however, undaunted by this disaster, turned itself to the immediate task of building again and the present structure, one of the most complete and attractive in Central Texas, stands as a monument to their zeal and sacrifice. In 1911 the last cent of indebtedness was paid on this building and it was dedicated. The congregation has now turned its attention to the broader interests of the church and is becoming one of the leading forces in the Methodist denomination of the State, now supporting its own missionary in China at an outlay of $1350 annually, and besides taking its place in the support of the various other enterprises of the church. * * * * * First Presbyterian Church - Rev. J. R. FINLEY, Pastor At the spring meeting of the Presbytery of Brazos in the year 1867 a committee was appointed to organize a Presbyterian church in the city of Bryan, Texas. In pursuance of their duty this committee, consisting of Revs. James W ILSON and J. R. HUTCHISON, met in Bryan on the fourth Sabbath in November, 1867, and organized a church consisting of twenty-four members, all of whom had formerly been members of the Presbyterian Church at various places but who had come to live in Bryan and who then and there made anew their profession of faith in the Lord Jesus and their desire to renew their allegiance to Him and His cause. Mr. Champ CARTER was duly elected, ordained and installed to office as ruling elder, but shortly thereafter he removed from Bryan and Mr. Alexander ALLEN, who was already a ruling elder, was installed in place of Mr. CARTER. In the fall of the year 1870 Mr. C. I. EVANS was also elected an elder of the church, but during the winter of 1871 Mr. EVANS mysteriously disappeared and was never heard of again. The first pastor of this church was Rev. J. R. HUTCHISON of Houston, who came up twice a month to preach here, and at that time the church did not have a house to worship in but obtained the use of an old warehouse in which services were held. In the year 1869 the church determined to build a house for their use in the worship of the Lord, but as they were all poor people they could not afford to buy the lumber and the men of the church, under the leadership of Mr. L. D. STOCKTON, then an elder of the church, determined to build the House with their own hands, although they were not carpenters. However they raised enough money to employ Henry JOHNSON, a negro carpenter, to assist them in cutting the framing, and by the first of January, 1870 they had the walls up and the roof on. The floor was laid of rough, undressed boards, and rough planks supported on blocks were used for seats. The writer has often heard the old negro carpenter, Henry JOHNSON, now dead, boast of laying off the framing of the church, and particularly of how he built the steeple, 149 supporting it by a "queen truss." The Presbyterian Church of Bryan has the particular distinction of being the only church whose members actually built their house of worship with their own hands, and up to the present time they have always depended solely upon their own membership to meet all the needs of the church. During the forty-six years of our experience we have had ten pastors, as follows: J. R. HUTCHISON, J. M. COCHRAN, W . H. VERNOR, J. W . SEXTON, I. J. DANIEL, J. A. HALL, J. D. W EST, J. W . HAMILTON, J. T. CAUGHLEY and J. R. FINLEY. The number of members had varied from the original twenty-four to one hundred and sixty-three, and we now have about one hundred and thirty. * * * * * GORDON, SEWALL & Co. - Wholesale Grocers and Cotton Factors This establishment is a branch of GORDON, SEW ALL & Co., having headquarters at Houston, Texas, which is capitalized for $500,000. The business was organized several years ago as the GORDON-SEW ALL Grocery Company, with R. M. GORDON as manager. On the death of Mr. SEWALL of the CARSON SEW ALL Grocery Company of Houston, the two companies consolidated under the name of GORDON, SEWALL & Co. and R. M. GORDON, manager here at that time, had proven so successful in the business that he was made vice president and general manager of the new firm, with headquarters at Houston. Mr. GORDON lived in Bryan for a number of years, and through his capable management of the company's affairs was instrumental in advancing the business to its present magnitude. This company maintains the largest wholesale stock of groceries in this section of the State, and also conducts the most extensive business as cotton factors of any concern in this locality. Mr. HALL, the present efficient manager of the company's Bryan branch, has been in its service for three months, and even during his short term as manager has displayed remarkable capacity and rare business judgment in his capable supervision of the extensive business of the company in this locality. Prior to coming here, Mr. HALL had a number of years of practical experience in his line of business with the Nacogdoches Grocery Company, leaving its service to accept his present position. The following capable employees are valued assistants in the conduct of this company's extensive business: Hugh FOLEY, city salesman, who has been with the company six years; L. Q. HALL, traveling salesman, who has been with the company a year, and making good; D. E. McKNIGHT, traveling salesman with headquarters in Hearne, who has been with the company three months; J. W . HALL, bookkeeper, who has been in the service only a few months, a resident of Bryan for three years, and who was formerly 150 bookkeeper for BELL Bros., a large grocery firm of Bryan; Milton FORE, shipping clerk, who has been in the employ of the company for three and a half years. * * * * * Miss Francis GILLESPIE - Voice Bryan is fortunate in securing as a teacher of voice and instrumental music Miss Francis GILLESPIE of San Antonio. Miss GILLESPIE is a graduate of San Antonio High School, was for several years a student at the University of Texas at Austin, and finished her education at Chevey Chase College, W ashington, D.C. Her musical advantages have been unusually good, having had as instructors some of the most efficient musicians form the conservatories of Europe. She possesses a beautiful lyric soprano voice, and has studied the mode of artistic singing under Oscar FOX of San Antonio, Miss Louise PFAEFFLIN of Austin, David ORMEDHER of Dallas, and the famous Clara DREW of W ashington, D.C. She has made wonderful progress in her chosen profession of teaching and is recognized as among the leaders in musical circles. In San Antonio this talented young lady is a member of the Honorary Music Association, having been winner of the Hertzberg music medal in that city. Miss GILLESPIE came to Bryan last September, and by her charming personality has formed many warm friendships here. A large class of both voice and piano pupils is under her guidance, and she is also director of the Allen Academy Glee Club. Coming to Bryan highly recommended for proficiency, by her former instructors, she has thoroughly proven her sterling worth as a musician, and has won an enviable place in the musical circles of this city. She is also a member of the Bryan-College Repertory Club, a very select organization, composed only of musicians. * * * * * Father GLEISSNER Father GLEISSNER, priest in charge of St. Joseph's Catholic Church of this city, was born in Bavaria in 1866 and received his education in Holland, at the University of Style. He came to New York in 1888 to study English, entering the University of Niagara, N. Y. Thereafter, he was called to Galveston by Bishop GALLAGHER, where on July 11, 1889, he was ordained as priest of the Catholic Church. His first charge was a church near W aco, Texas, where he served efficiently for seven and a half years, after which he assumed charge of the church at Hearne, where he labored successfully for a like period of time. March 5, 1904, he was placed in charge of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Bryan, where he has since ably conducted the affairs of this parish. Through the capable, energetic and effective labors of Father GLEISSNER, the spiritual and temporal affairs of the church have experienced gratifying improvement in all branches, so that at the present time the roll of its communicants is larger than that of any 151 church in this city. During the period of his ministrations in this city Father GLEISSNER's self-abnegation in devotion to the interests of the church and its adherents has won the affection and admiration of all, who hope and pray that he may be destined for many years of usefulness in the cause which he has served with such notable distinction. * * * * * Globe Dry Goods Company One of the notable mercantile houses which enjoys a large share of the trade incident to the present prosperity of the city of Bryan is the Globe Dry Goods Company, which carries an extensive and modern stock of dry goods, clothing, boots and shoes. Mr. H. BLOCK, the founder and proprietor of the business, is a leading and prominent citizen of Bryan, while W . L. HOUSTON, with eighteen years experience as a dry goods clerk in Bryan, Miss Bertha SELLERS and Mrs. Ray BLOCK, joint proprietor in the business, give valuable assistance in handling the growing trade of this successful and prosperous establishment. * * * * * J. F. GRANT - Lumber and Builders' Supplies Conspicuous among the concerns which as especially representative of the progressive spirit of the city of Bryan and contiguous territory, is the branch establishment of the GRANT Lumber Company located in this city, established here in February, 1912. Everything usually carried by modern lumber concerns may be found in this establishment, and is guaranteed to be delivered to purchasers in first-class condition. A specialty of this firm is all kinds of lumber, doors, blinds, moldings, and accessories. It is always in position to supply the wants of its customers with the best grades of lumber known to the trade. Before building a dwelling or other structure call on or write the GRANT Lumber Company for estimates and prices, thus insuring the purchase of everything required at the most reasonable figures procurable for first-class materials. This establishment is one of a series established by the company in the principal cities between Brownsville and this city, all of which do a prosperous business in handling every thing in the building line. Mr. W. G. McGARR, the capable traveling auditor of the company, is temporary manager of this branch establishment, having succeeded J. M. W ILDER, resigned. Mr. McGARR has been with the company for some time, and is one of its most experienced, capable, and trustworthy employees. He will remain in charge pending the appointment of a new manager for the concern. 152 Mr. W. J. FESPERMAN occupies the responsible position of bookkeeper and office man for the company. He is an efficient and experienced man, who came from Arkansas here about six months ago to enter the service of the company. Mr. E. C. KELLY, in charge of the yard of this establishment, is an energetic and capable business man who came from Navasota a year ago to enter the company's service. Mr. T. J. MURRAY, leading drayman for this establishment, is a courteous, affable, and experienced man in his line of work. He was reared in Bryan, and during his six months service with he company has demonstrated his usefulness as a valuable adjunct to the concern's extensive business. * * * * * Royal Bar - Joe GROGINSKI, Proprietor A creditable and successful business enterprise of this city is the retail liquor establishment known as the Royal Bar, located in the SMITH building. Here may be found at all time the best and purest brands of imported and domestic wines, liquors, cigars and bottled and draught beers. This business has been in continuous and successful operation at the same stand for twenty-eight years. The present proprietor, Mr. Joe GROGINSKI, has successfully conducted the establishment for five years, since he purchased it from the estate of J. L. HEARNE, after the death of the latter. Mr. GROGINSKI is an excellent citizen and has conducted his business in such a manner as to win the respect and esteem of the citizens of Bryan as a worthy and law- abiding man. He married here many years ago, and has reared a large family who are worthy members of society, respected by all. Mr. Matt VITOPIL is the popular manager of this establishment, and is a favorite with his many friends, associates, and patrons of the place. Mr. Frank VITOPIL is also employed as bartender in this establishment. [The following item was transcribed from the register at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church by Nancy HAW TREY. This concludes this part.] Register 1 - St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Bryan, Texas A New Parish Register 8 Edition, Revisedth MDCCCLXXL 153 Page 118 Burials 1.June 5 1869, Amelia PURDY, Bryanth 2.July 5, 1869, Fred ANDERSON, Bryan 3.July 9, 1869, Alice Sulyson TAYS, Bryan, buried. St. Andrew’s Ch.yard 4.Aug 29, 1869, Mollie W CONGER, Bryan,“ 5.Aug 29, 1869, Mrs Emma DURANT, Bryan 6.Aug. 25, 1869, John W REN U.S.A., Bryan 7.Sept. 7, 1869, Edwin DENOLY, Infant, Bryan 8.Dec. 5, 1869, Ada DURANT, Bryan 9.Nov. 25 1869, Anna CHILDS, Bryan 10.Dec. 15, 1869, Mr. MISSELIN, Bryan 11.Jan 23d 1870, Emma HARRISON, Bryan, St. Andrew’s Ch. yard 12.March 18, 1870, Mrs. Mary Josephine TAYS, Bryan, “ 13.Mch. 28, 1870, Mrs. N. R. WILSON, Bryan, “ 14.Apr 22, 1870, Maj. COLBY’s child, Infant 15.Apr. 14 1870, Charles Oldrich ALLEN, Calvert 16.Aug 10 1870, Mrs. Sallie P. HOLLIDAY, Bryanth 17.Aug. 15 1870, W A J Dau of Otto le SUBERBIER, Infantth 18.Dec. 6 1871, S. L. HOMER, M.D., Bryan. St. Andrews Chyard, Rev. Mr. W. W.th W ADDELL. 19.July 14, 1871, Leonard Thos. IGLEHEART, Bryan. 20.Aug 10 1871, Joseph R. BENNETT, Bryan.th 21.Aug 10 1871. Mrs. Josie MERIW EATHER, Bryanth 22.Quinquagesima Monday, Feb. 24, 1873. Dr. Thos. Claiborne W OODLIEF, 57, B. Millican. Died Feb 22, 73 of Typhoid Fever. Buried cemetery south of Millican. Nelson AYRES, Deacon. 23.7 day of Lent, March 5, 1873. George Sydney BOYLE, 49 ½, B. Died Mch 4, 73,th Affiction of lungs. St. Andrews Ch.yard. Nelson AYRES. 24.Eleventh W k in Trinity, Aug 20 1873, Thomas McCARTY, 58, B.C. Bryan. Died Aug 20/73, Dysentery & Congestion, St. Andrew’s Chyard, Nelson AYRES. 25.25 wk in Trinity. Nov. 24 1873. Oscar P. BOW LES, 63, B. Bryan. Died Nov. 23,th 1873, Typtro Miasmatic Fever. Garden of his Residence. Nelson AYRES. 26.4 Mond in Advent, Dec. 22d 1873. Mary R. I. MYRES, 40, BCC, Hearne, diedth Dec. 20, Dengue Fever, St. Andrews Ch.yard. Nelson AYRES. 27.Saturday, June 27 1874, Henry COOK, Bryan, June 26 Killed. Bryan Cemetery,th th Virginius O. GEE. 28.Friday, July 31 1874. Elizabeth M. W ILLIAMS, Bryan, died July 31 , buried Bryanstst Cemetery, Virginius O. GEE. 29.Friday, Oct. 30 1874. Carrie Adelia GEE, 4 mos. Died Oct 29 , Inflammation ofthth Bowels, Bryan Cemetery, Otis HACKETT. 30.Friday, Jan. 15 1875, Capt. Thomas KING, about 38 yrs., Jan 14 1875,th th Pneumonia, Bryan Cemetery, Virginius O. GEE. Page 120 31.1875, W hit Sunday, May 16 , W illiam Hayes NEELY, 29 yrs, Burleson Co, Tex.th 154 Died May 14 , Typhoid Fever, Bryan Cemetery, Virginius O. GEE.th 32.4 S after Trinity, June 20 , James B DURANT, Brazos Co, Tex. Died June 19 ,th th th Consumption, St. Andrew’s Cemetery, Virginius O. GEE. 33.Sept. 13 Monday. Joshua PICO, 47, Bryan, Sept. 12 , Flux, Bryan, Cemetery,th th Virginius O. GEE. 34.James W HITE, Bryan, Consumption, Bryan Cemetery, Rev. A. TODHUNTER. 35.1876, April 12, Susan M CARTY, Bryan, Apl 11 , St. Andrews Cemetery, J. C.th W ADDILL. 36.Monday, Sep 18 1876, Josephine PEARL, 1yr 1 mo, Bryan, Sep 16, Congestive Chill, Bryan Cemetery, Henry J BROW N. 37.Monday, Jan 8 1877, Andrew PARKER, 36 yr 5 mo, Brenham, Died Jan 7, Killed,th Bryan Cemetery, Henry J BROW N. 38.Tuesday, Jan 23 1877, Maria Elizabeth POLSFOOT, 3 yrs 5 dys, Bryan, Jan 22,rd Congestion of the heart, Booneville Cemetery, Henry J BROW N. Virginius O. GEE, Clergyman. 39.Oct. 7 Monday, 1878, George D HASW ELL, 71, Hearne, Tex. Oct. 6 , Old age.th th St. Andrew’s Cemetery. 40.Monday Oct. 14 , Benjamin W ORLEY, 58, Bryan, Oct. 13 , Congestion, Bryanthth Cemetery. 41.Tuesday, Nov. 5 , Clarence O. GOODING, 6, Millican, Nov 3 , Congestion,th rd services at Millican, Interned at Paris, Texas. 42.Monday, Nov. 18 , Margaret E BOW LES, 36, Bryan, Nov. 17 , Inflammatorythth Rheumatism, Bryan Cemetery. 43.Sunday, Jany 26 1879, Fannie B CURRIE, 17, Bryan, Jan’y 25 , Nervous Shock,th th Bryan Cemetery. 44.Thursday, Jan’y 30 1879. Powhatan GORDON, 77, Columbia, Tenn., Jan’y 29 ,th th Pneumonia, Bryan Cemetery, reintered at Columbia Tenn. 45.Thursday, June 5 1879, George E HASSELL, Bryan, Texas, June 5 , Congestionthth 46.Tuesday July 22 1879 David F MYERS, 69, Bryan, Texas, July 21 , Apoplexy,nd st Bryan Cemetery. 47.Sunday, Oct. 12 , 1879, Valeria H. A. DOREMUS, Bryan, Texas, Oct. 11 ,th th Dysentery, Bryan Cemetery 48.Sunday, Nov. 9 , Alice D RHODA, 1 yr 2 mos., Bryan, Texas, Nov. 8 , Catarrhthth Fever, Bryan Cemetery. 49.Monday Nov 24 1879, Charles J RHODA, 1 yr 3 mos., Bryan, Texas, Nov. 24 , “,th th Bryan Cemetery. 50.Saturday, Nov. 29 , 1879, Era M KAUFER, 74, Bryan, Texas, Nov. 28 , Paralysis,th th Bryan Cemetery. 51.Tuesday, Dec. 16 , 1879, Ella T HOFFMAN, 14 mos., Bryan, Texas, Dec. 15 ,th th Catarrh Fever, Bryan Cemetery. 52.Saturday, Dec. 20 , 1879, John HENDERSON, 13 mos., Bryan, Texas, Dec. 19 ,th th Catarrh Fever, Bryan Cemetery 53.J. R. EVANS, Paralysis. Page 122 155 54.Tuesday, Nov. 16 , Travis R CLARK, 44, Bryan, Tex. Nov. 15 , Disease of Liver,th th Bryan Cemetery. 55.Friday, Dec 10 , P. ROBENSON, Bryan, Tex. Dec. 9 , Dypepsia, Bryan Cemeterythth 56.W ednesday, Mar. 16 1881, Guy BRYAN, 2 days, Bryan, Texas, Mar. 15 , Bryanthth Cemetery 57.Friday, May 20 1881, Parker ADAMS, 7 yrs., Bryan, Tex. May 19 Flux, Bryanthth Cemetery 58.Saturday, June 4 , 1881, Kate M. McCONNICA, 4 yrs, Bryan, T exas, June 3 , Flux,th rd Bryan Cemetery 59.Tuesday, June 7 , 1881, Frank F HASSELL, 7 yrs, Bryan, Tex, June 12 , Flux,th th Bryan Cemetery 60.Tuesday, June 14 , Jennie E HANW AY, 46 yrs, Bryan, Texas, June 12 , Bryanthth Cemetery 61.Thursday, June 23 , Robert GRIFFITHS, 9 mos., Bryan, Texas, June 23 , Bryanrdrd Cemetery 62.Friday, June 24 , William D ERW IN, 15 mos, Bryan, Tex., June 23 , Influm ofthrd Brain, Bryan Cemetery 63.Tuesday, June 28 , Fannie F MUSE, 21 mos., Bryan, Tex., June 27 , W hoopingthth Cough, Bryan Cemetery 64.Feb. 15 1882, Mrs. J. BUTLER, Bryan Cemetery, F. N. ATKIN. 65.May, 1882, Mary GRIFFITH, Bryan Cemetery,“ 66.July 12 1882, Mrs. Lucy BRYAN, “” 67.July –, Mr CALLAHAN,“” 68.1883. Mrs. Pauline CLARKE, Bryan Cemetery, Geo Howard SOMERVILLE. 69.1884, Maj. CLARK, Sept. 1884, Bryan Cemetery, Ge. H. SOMERVILLE 70.Sept 17 1886, Mrs or Ella G HALL, Sept 26, 1886, Bryan Cemetery, C. H. CANFIELD. 71.Sunday, October 2, 1887, John W ellborn HASSEL, 9 yrs, Bryan, Tex. October 1, 1887, Congestion Bowells, Bryan Cemetery, C. H. CANFIELD 72.Nov 1 1887, John KRC (born in Galicea, Bohemia), 35 yrs, Bryan Tex., October 31, 87, Bryan Cemetery, C. H. CANFIELD 73.Dec 19 1889, Charles Frank PATTERSON, Infant, Bryan, Texas, 18 Dec 1889,th th Infant trouble, Bryan Cemetery, Chris T. DENROCKE. Make any further entry in next register: Page 126 Offerings (List of Current expenses, Cash account of St. Andrew’s Parish–not transcribed–no names). 156 INDEX ADAMS ........................135, 145, 155 ALLEN ............................148, 153 ANDERSON ....................139, 141, 153 ARCH .................................138 ARRINGTON .......................138, 143 ASHFORD .............................141 ATKIN .................................155 AYRES ................................153 BAMMEL...............................130 BATTE ........................141, 143, 145 BATTLE .......................139, 141, 144 BELL ..............................141, 150 BENNETT ..............................153 BETTS ................................147 BINFORD ..............................142 BITTLE ................................140 BLOCK ................................151 BOARD ................................138 BOWLES ..........................153, 154 BOYETT ....................136, 138, 140-142 BOYLE ................................153 BROACH ..........................136, 139 BROCKMAN ............................144 BROOKS ..............................126 BROWN ...........................141, 154 BRYAN ................................155 BUCHANAN ....................132, 144, 147 BUGGS................................147 BULLOCK ..............................138 BURFORD .........................140, 141 BUTLER ...............................155 CALLAHAN.............................155 CAMPBELL.............................138 CANFIELD .............................155 CARR .............................143, 144 CARSON ......................140, 141, 149 CARTER ...............................148 CARTY ................................154 CAUGHLEY ............................149 CAUSEY ...................136, 137, 140, 142 CAWTHRON ...........................145 CHANCE ..............................145 CHILDS ...............................153 CLARK ................................155 CLARKE ...............................155 CLOTHIER .............................147 CLOUD ............................143, 144 COCHRAN .........................147, 149 COLBY ................................153 CONGER ..............................153 CONNELL..............................138 COOK .........................136, 137, 153 COTNAM ..............................139 COULTER..............................141 COVINGTON ...........................139 CRENSHAW........................144, 145 CURRIE ...............................154 DANIEL................................149 DAVIS .................................131 DEAN .................................132 DENOLY ...............................153 DENROCKE ............................155 DIXON ............................143, 145 DONNELL..............................136 DOREMUS .............................154 DREW ................................150 DURANT...........................153, 154 DYESS ................................144 EAVES ........................136, 142, 145 EDEL .............................142, 143 EDGE .................................144 ERWIN ................................155 ETTLE ................................138 EVANS ............................148, 154 FALL ..................................129 FARQUHAR ................135, 137, 140, 141 FESPERMAN ...........................152 FINLEY ............................148, 149 FLINN .................................147 FOLEY ................................149 FORE .................................150 FOSTER ...........................138, 139 FOX ..................................150 FRANKLIN .............................143 FREEMAN .............................137 FULLEN ...............................147 GALLAGHER ...........................150 GEE ..............................153, 154 GENTRY...................137, 139, 140, 144 GEORGE ..............................144 GILLESPIE .........................140, 150 GILMORE ..............................144 GILPIN ................................144 GLEISSNER ........................150, 151 GOODING .............................154 GOODWIN .....................139, 140, 142 GOODWYN ............................147 GORDON ......................136, 149, 154 GRAHAM ..........................144, 145 GRANT ................................151 GRAVES...............................124 GRIFFIN ...............................144 GRIFFITH ..............................155 GRIFFITHS.............................155 GROGINSKI ............................152 HACKETT ..............................153 HALE .................................138 HALL..............................149, 155 HAMILTON .............................149 HANWAY ..........................127, 155 HARBERS .............................123 HARDER ..............................123 HARDY ................................123 HARNSBERRY ......................123, 124 HARRIS ...............................125 HARRISON.....................125, 126, 153 HARVEY ...........................126, 127 HARY .................................132 157 HASSEL ...............................155 HASSELL ......................127, 154, 155 HASWELL .....................127, 128, 154 HAVEL ............................128, 129 HAWES ...............................129 HAWTREY .............................152 HEAD .................................129 HEALUP ...............................142 HEARNE.......................129, 130, 152 HEDTKE ...............................130 HEMPFLING ............................130 HEMPHLING ...........................130 HENDERSON ....................130-132, 154 HENRY ................................132 HENSARLING .......................137-139 HESLEP ...............................141 HICKS.................................140 HILL ..................................139 HITCHING .............................141 HOFFMAN .............................154 HOLLAND..............................144 HOLLIDAY .............................153 HOLMES...............................144 HOMER ...............................153 HORTON ..............................147 HOUSE ................................129 HOUSTON .............................151 HUNT .............................135, 147 HUNTSMAN ............................126 HUTCHISON .......................148, 149 IGLEHEART ............................153 INGRAM ...............................138 JAMESON .........................144, 145 JAMESSON ............................143 JENKINS ..............................136 JOHNSON .....................140, 145, 148 JONES ................................140 KAUFER ...............................154 KELLY ................................152 KING ..................................153 KOPPE ........................136, 138, 139 KYLE .................................140 LAMAR ................................147 LANDERS..............................144 LASKI .................................144 LEE ...............................142, 143 LEWIS ................................127 LINCOLN ..............................131 LITTLEPAGE ...........................147 LOCKLER ..............................145 LOWRIE ...............................142 MARRIOTT .............................143 McCARTY ..............................153 McCONNICA ...........................155 McGARR...............................151 McGREGOR ....................135, 136, 140 McKAY ................................125 McKNIGHT .............................149 McSWAIN ..........................139, 144 MERIWEATHER.........................153 METER ................................139 MIDDLETON........................137, 142 MIKE ..............................141, 144 MILLS .............................139, 140 MISSELIN ..............................153 MITCHELL .............................147 MORRIS ...............................147 MOUNCE ..............................146 MOUZON ..............................147 MURRAY ..............................152 MUSE .................................155 MYERS ............................142, 154 MYRES ................................153 NABORS ......................138, 139, 141 NEAL .............................138, 142 NEELEY ...........................140, 142 NEELY ................................153 NEWLAND .............................125 NEWMAN ..............................135 NEWSOM ......................136, 138, 139 NEWSOME.........................137, 140 NORTON ..............................137 OLTORF ...............................138 ORMEDHER ............................150 ORR ..............................135, 143 PAGE .................................123 PALMER ...........................137, 138 PARGER ..............................142 PARKER ...............................154 PATTERSON ...........................155 PEARL ................................154 PEOPLES ..............................145 PFAEFFLIN ............................150 PHILPOT ..............................147 PICO ..................................154 PLAYER ...............................143 POLSFOOT ............................154 POOLE ................................143 PORTER...............................143 PRICE.................................138 PURDY ................................153 PUTZ .................................141 RAILEY .............................143-145 REED .................................138 RHODA................................154 RITCHIE ...............................130 ROBBINS ..............................138 ROBENSON ............................155 ROBERTSON ...........................138 ROSS .............................138, 144 ROUTT ................................142 ROYDER ...............135-139, 141, 142, 145 SANDAL ...............................136 SANDER...............................141 SANDIE ...............................142 SANDLE ........................138-141, 143 SANDS ................................129 SELLERS ..............................151 SEWALL ...............................149 SEXTON ...............................149 SHAW .................................129 SHETTLES .............................147 SLOAN ................................142 SMITH......................137-139, 147, 152 158 SOMERVILLE ...........................155 SPENCE ...............................129 STEPHENS ............................125 STEWART .................140, 141, 143, 144 STOCKTON ............................148 SUBER ................................138 SUBERBIER ............................153 TAYLOR ...............................139 TAYS .................................153 TERRENTINE ...........................147 THOMSON .............................139 TIPTON............................143, 144 TODHUNTER ...........................154 TURNER...............................144 VERNOR ..............................149 VITOPIL ...............................152 WADDELL .............................153 WADDILL ..............................154 WADSWORTH ..........................138 WARD .............................136-138 WEST .................................149 WHITE ................................154 WILDER ...............................151 WILEY ................................140 WILLIAMS ......................138-143, 153 WILSON .......................139, 148, 153 WOLLCOTT ............................128 WOMBLE ..............................135 WOOD ................................144 WOODLIEF ............................153 WOODS ...........................129, 142 WORLEY ..............................154 WREN ................................153 WYNNE ...............................128 YEAGER...........................135, 136 PUBLICATIONS BY BRAZOS GENEALOGICAL ASSOCIATION AND 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For information on publications by members, contact the author at the listed address. Any charge for the publication of members will be between the person interested in the publication and the author. When inquiring please enclose a SASE. Title: Content: Title: Content: Title: Content: Title: Content: Title: Content: Title: Content: Title: Content: Title: Content: "Recorded Births in Brazos County, Texas 1850-1910." Recorded births in Brazos County plus some births in Madison and Grimes Counties. Alphabetical by surname plus maiden name index. 328 pages. Author: Nadine Billingsley, 706 Pershing, College Station, TX 77840. "Descendants of Joshua JONES of Alabama and Solomon KING of North Carolina, 1771-1994" Story of Joshua JONES of Alabama and Solomon KING of North Carolina and their descendants, 1771-1994. Over 8000 names, indexed. Author: Nadine Billingsley. "Brand and Mark Registrations for Brazos County Texas 1849-1900" The registration of a mark or brand may be useful to Genealogists as a finding aid when developing a time line, and may confirm the existence of a person or family in Brazos County. Registrations were compiled from Brand Book "A" and "B", and may contain such information as surname, first name or initials, date of registration, book, page, and any comments made at the time. lt has 121 pages, soft bound, over 2900 registrations and is indexed. The cost is $17.97 . Author: Nadine Billingsley. lndex to Birth, Marriage and Death Records, 1876-1909, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Bryan, Brazos County, Texas. Indexed, intended to assist the researcher in locating records at this church. 96 pages. Compiler: Joanne Dominik Glowski, 4131 Bethel, Houston, TX77092. Marriage and Death Records, 1877-1909, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Bryan, Brazos County, Texas. A complete transcript of these records. Deaths start in 1894, with a few recorded before that date. lncludes a list of places of birth. 83 pages. Compiler: Joanne Dominik Glowski. "ltalians of Steele's Store, Texas." Historical account of the ltalian settlement at Steele's Store, Brazos County, Texas. Author: Rosemary DePasquale Boykin, 8407 Shadow Oaks, College Station, Texas 77845-4603. "Birds of Passage" An annotated listing of ltalian immigrants who departed Palermo, Sicily and arrived at Port of New Orleans, LA, 1859-1901. CD-ROM (MAC/PC compatible). Listing of 23,975 names. C & R Publications. College Station, TX. 2001. $35 plus $2 for shipping/handling. Texas residents add $2.90 for sales tax. Checks or money orders made payable to C&R Publications, 8407 Shadow Oaks, College Station, TX 77845. Brochure and order form at: http://members.tripod.com/-LWink2/Birds">BIRDS OF PASSAGE. Author: Rosemary DePasquale Boykin "ltalians of Steele's Store, Texas." Brazos Valley ltalians. A Series of lnterviews." 279 pgs. C& R Publications. College Station, TX. 1996. $25 plus tax. o The Brazos County cemetery book has recently been published and is now available. f ncluded are278 pages of names listed alphabeticallyfrom 85 cemeteries. Information listed includes (where available) name, date of birth, date of death, inscription and cemetery. Send your order to. Ericson Books 1614 Redbud St. Nacogdoches, TX 75961 -2936 The price is $40. Add 8.25% Texas sales tax and $3.50 shipping/handling. BRAZOS GENEALOG ICAL ASSOC IATION P.O. Box 5493 Bryan, TX 77805-5493 Vol. )(Xll No. 4, Fall 2001