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Brazos County residents .> ........................ ......... Bill Page
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Pictures ................;........................ ................
`Business issue -Apr. 22, '~ 91 ~ ..................... ........Janis Hunt
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Tidbits from Bill Page ......:'r. .
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Roster of Co. F, 10th Texas Infantry ................. ...... Scott McKay
When I was 21 ................................. ........Janis Hunt
. Index compiled by ................................ ....... Allen Dean
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BRAZOS GENEALOGICAL ASSOCIATION
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Volume XXIV Number 3 Bryan/College Station
Summer 2003 Texas
-- Brazos County Residents
by Bill PAGE
Sample of families who have lived in Brazos County. A continuing series.
14 Feb. 1996 .
McGEE, Jesse Bishop (5 Oct. 1896-30 Nov. 1977). Buried Bryan; former county clerk,
deputy sheriff, & justice of the peace; amateur artist
"Salary Allowed Justice McGEE in Lieu of Fees," Bryan Daily Eagle, 11 Dec. 1928, p. 1,
col. 4
''McGEE Announces Candidacy; Will Seek Judgeship," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 7 Jan. 1932,
p. 4, col. 2
"McGEE Honored By Local Lawyers," Bryan Daily Eagle, 29 Apr. 1966, p. 1, col. 6
"JP McGEE Donates Painting," Bryan Daily Eagle, 2 Aug. 1967, p. 9, col. 2
LANDMANN, David, "Do-It-Yourself Courtroom," Bryan Daily Eagle, 1 Feb. 1968, p. 1, col.
3
"A Dabbler In Art ... A Painter of Life," Daily Eagle, 26 July 1970, p. 1
"Former Peace Justice McGEE Dies Wednesday," Bryan-College Station Eagle, 1 Dec.
1977, sect. A, p. 1, col. 1
McGEE, Joseph Thomas (29 Oct. 1858-11 Apr. 1936). Buried Bryan
"Half a Century Spent in Bryan by Joe T. McGEE," Bra Daily Eagle, 17 Sept. 1934, p.
1, col. 6
McGREGOR family -- many family members buried Wheat Cemetery
"Minter Spring Church...," (Anderson) Texas Baptist, 21 Oct. 1857, p. 2
"McGREGOR-SMITH," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 16 May 1901, p. 6, col. 3. Mr. J. A.
McGregor
"Mrs. Mattie McGREGOR McLEOD," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 26 Oct. 1905, p. 4, col. 2
"Death of J. H. McGREGOR," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 24 May 1906, p. 1, col. 4
McINNIS, Louis Lowry, Major (1855-1933). Buried Bryan; banker; member Texas A&M
board of directors
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"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
"Bryan Budget," Galveston Daily News, 15 Jan. 1893, p. 6, col. 6
"Committeeman McINNIS," Bryan Daily Eagle, 24 Apr. 1896, p. 1, col. 7
"Prof. L. L. McINNIS of this city was elected treasurer of the College...," (weekly) Brvan
Eagle, 7 July 1898, p. 4, col. 2
"Maj. McINNIS for President," Brazos Pilot, 17 Aug. 1905, p. 1, col. 5
"Yesterday afternoon the servant house at the home of Major and Mrs. McINNIS was
destroyed by fire...," Bryan Morning Eagle, 11 Jan. 1907, p. 3, col. 3
"Bryan Again Represented," Brazos Pilot, 24 Jan. 1907, p. 1, .col. 5
"Lost Fine Cow," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 29 July 1920, p. 4, col. 5
"Major L. L. McINNIS Returns from Trip," Bryan Weekly Eage, 1 Sept. 1921; p. 4, col. 4
"Major L. L. M'INNIS is Home from Meeting at Augusta, Georgia," Brvan Weekly Eagle, 8
May 1924, p. 3, col. 5
"Bryan Banker, Civic Leader, Dies Sunday," Brvan Daily Eagle, 16 Jan. 1933, p. 1, col. 4;
p. 6, cols.5-6
"Tribute is Paid Major McINNIS at Funeral Service," Bryan Daily Eagle, 17 Jan. 1933, p.
1, col. 5
"Former Acting President of A&M Dies," Battalion, 25 Jan. 1933
"Funeral ServiceforMary McINNIS Held Late Friday," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 26 Sept. 1934,
- p. 2, col. 4. Daughter of Major McINNIS
McINTOSH, David (1817-1897). Buried Boonville
...a primary mass meeting of precinct No. 4 was held...The following endorsements were
made...School Commissioner, D. McINTOSH...Galveston Daily News, 14 Dec. 1875,
p. 1
*Obituary, (weekly) Bra Eagle, 4 Nov. 1897, p. 7, col. 2
McKENZIE, Oak Oral (1888-1952). Buried Bryan; Brazos Co. county attorney
"When I Was 21," Bryan Daily Ea.. Ice, 19 Nov. 1926, p. 1, col. 1, p. 6, col. 8
"Oak McKENZIE Not To Run Again," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 11 Feb. 1926, p. 3, col. 5
"McKENZIE Named Lay Leader by Methodist Men," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 2 May 1929, p.
2, col. 4
"Oak McKENZIE Talks to Order of Rainbow Girls," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 5 June 1930, p.
3, col. 4
"Record is Cited by McKENZIE; Out for Co. Attorney," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 26 June 1930,
p. 6, col. 3
"Oak McKENZIE," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 12 Nov. 1931, p. 5, col. 6
"County Attorney Is Candidate For Two More Years," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 28 Jan. 1932,
p. 2, col. 8
"System of Fees Subject of Talk by Oak McKENZIE," Bryan Daily Eagle, 23 Feb. 1933, p.
1, col. 6
"McKENZIE Seeks Second Term as County Attorney," Bryan Daily Eagle, 29 Mar. 1934,
p. 5, col. 6
"Miss Mildred McKENZIE is Bride of Howard HEDGES Sunday," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 10
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July 1935, p. 6, coL 6
"M'KENZIE Reunion Will Be Thursday at Home in Bryan," Bryan Daily Eagle, 23 Nov.
1949, p. 8, col. 1
McKENZIE, Ruth Leora (1891-1978). Buried Bryan; wife of Oak McKENZIE; ran
McKENZIE-Baldwin Business College
"Business College Makes Good Gain Thru First Year," Bryan Daily Eagle, 22 Mar. 1939,
p. 4; col. 5
"Funeral Service Held For Mother Mrs. McKENZIE," Bryan Daily Eagle, 5 Mar. 1945, p. 1,
col. 7
"Business College Accepts Studenfs for ~50 Fall Term," Bryn Daily Eagle, 2 Sept. 1950,
p. 1, col. 5
"Business College Ready to Begin 17th Year," Bryan Daily Ea~c le, 22 Aug. 1954, p. 3,
cols.3-6
"Brazos Business College Enjoys a Long History in the Bryan Area," Bryan-College Station
Eagle, 24 Oct. 1989, sect. C, p. 19
McLELLAND, Sue, Miss -- Daughter of Mr. & Mrs. J. B. McLELLAND; born 23 Apr. 1837,
Miss.; came to Tx. soon after Civil War ended; taught music in Bryan until she retired
in 1910. "Miss Sue McLELLAND Dead," Br~an_ Weekly Eagle, 15 Mar.. 1917, p. 2, col.
2
In 1873...Odd Fellows University...Other teachers were... Miss Sue McLELLAND & Miss
Rebecca FISHER, teachers of music... (See BUCHANAN, Mrs. Albert, "In Early Days,"
Bryan Daily Eagle, Jan. 24, 1927, p. 2)
[ad] Bryan Institute. Male and Female. W. W. JAMES, Principal. Miss Mary F.
HAWKINS, Female Department. Miss Sue McLELLAND, Music. Miss E. J. SPENCER,
Art Dept. The next session will commence on the 4th of September and end on 22d
of December. Tuition payable at the end of each month of 4 weeks. Pupils charged
from date of entrance to close of session. Rates of tuition as heretofore. Other
teachers will be added to the faculty as the wants of the school may require. The
purpose of the principal is to furnish all the facilities of a first-class school, to the
citizens of Bryan and surrounding country. Bryan Appeal and Post, 29 Sept. 1876, p.
2
[Ad] Male and Female Institute, W. W. JAMES, principal of male department; W. H.
COLMAN, A. B., principal of female department; Miss Sue McCLELLAND, music
department; Miss Fannie ROGERS, painting and drawing ... (See EFNOR, Kate,
"Historical Sketch of Brazos County, Texas," American Sketchbook, vol. 4, no. 4, pp.
237-251, 1878).
June 20, 1879. Fri. I returned home and attended an exhibition at the Odd Fellows
Institute. The boys of Prof. JAMES' school declaimed several excellent pieces. Miss
Sue McLELLAND's music class performed well. Prof. COLEMAN's pupils exhibited
some excellent work written inelegant style. Altogether it was an interesting occasion.
Quite a number of our most intelligent citizens were present. I considered the whole
affair highly creditable to all concerned. (W. S. SOUTH Journal, in HULL Papers,
Texas A&M Library, Special Collection/Archives)
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Bryan...The entertainment given tonight under the direction of Miss Sue McLELLAND, who
has charge of the music department of our public school, was most excellent. The
programme was diversified, consisting of musical & literary, besides an exhibition drill
by a company of little misses in the art of nursing. The proceeds of the entertainment
will be devoted to the purchase of a cabinet for the graded school. Galveston Daily
News, 23 June 1886, p. 1
"Miss Sue McCLELLAND's concert occurred...," (weekly) Bryan Ea le, 13 June 1895, p.
3, col. 3
"Music," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 19 Aug. 1897, p. 3, col. 3
"Miss Sue McLELLAND organized the girl's Empty Stocking Club...," (weekly) Bryan Eagle,
19 Aug. 1897, p. 6, col. 4
"A Band Benefit," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 8 June 1899, p. 2, col. 3
"Miss Sue McLELLAND left yesterday for Waco and Dallas...," (weekly) Bryan E~ca le, 7
Sept. 1905, p. 8, col. 2
"A Card," Bryan Daily Eagle, 9 Sept. 1911, p. 3, col. 5
McLELLAND, J.B., Dr., Brazos Co. treasurer. Galveston Daily News, 14 Dec. 1880, p. 1,
col. 6. Houston Post, 2 Dec. 1880, p. 1, col. 4; 14 Dec. 1880, p. 1, col. 3
McLELLAND, Robert C., Capt. Died at his home in Calvert, Tx.; buried at Bryan; brother
of Mrs. WALDROP, Miss Sue McLELLAND & Mr. McLELLAND of Bryan, & Mrs. F. F.
HOOPER of Calvert. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 14 Nov. 1895, p. 3, col. 2. Bryan Daily
Eagle, 7 Jan. 1896, p. 1, col. 4. Galveston Daily News, 9 Nov. 1895, p. 3, col. 3
"T. R. McLELLAND," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 10 Dec. 1903, p. 8, cols. 3-4. Brother of Sue
McLe-land.
"Mrs. F. F. HOOPER Dead," Bryan Daily Eagle, 5 Aug. 1910, p. 3, col. 4. Sister of Sue
McLELLAND.
1880 Brazos Co. census, p. 341 a -- James B. McLELLAND
McLEOD family -- many family members buried Wheat Cemetery
"A Postmaster's Tussle With Burglars," Galveston Daily News, 8 Dec. 1876, p. 1, col. 2.
Mr. J. D. McLEOD
*John D. McLEOD an alderman at Millican, Galveston Daily News, 23 May 1879, p. 3
*J. D. McLEOD on grand jury, Galveston Daily News, 8 Mar. 1882, p. 1
*B. D. McLEOD moved back to Millican, from Dublin, Tx., Galveston Daily News, 5 Jan.
1884, p. 1
*J. D. McLEOD died, Galveston Daily News, 18 Aug. 1884, p. 2
"Mrs. Mattie McGREGOR McLEOD," (weekly) Bryan Eagle; 26 Oct. 1905, p. 4, col. 2
"Death of Roy McLEOD," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 25 Mar. 1915, p. 8, col. 6
"Former Brazos Man Buried at Angleton," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 7 Apr. 1937, p. 3, col. 7.
Sam Harlan McLEOD
McMICHAEL, W. A. (25 Dec. 1834-11 Oct. 1888). Buried at Wheat Cemetery; merchant
at Millican
"Millican...The 1st bale of cotton was forwarded by B. G. FURGUSON & shipped by W. A.
McMICHAEL & Co....," Galveston Daily News, 19 Aug. 1873, p. 2
"Millican...The 1st bale of this year's cotton was on the market today...sold to W. A.
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McMICHAEL...," Galveston Daily News, 18 Aug. 1877, p. 1
"W. A. McMICHAEL & B.D. McLEOD, former merchants of this place, have again returned
from Dublin...," Galveston Daily News, 5 Jan. 1884, p. 1
"ECHOES-McMICHAEL," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 24 Nov. 1904, p. 6, col. 3. Miss Florence
McMICHALE, daughter of W. H. McMICHAEL
"Grandma McMiCHAEL Dead," (weekly) Bryn Eagle, 18 July 1907, p. 3, col. 4
McMILLAN family
"County Democratic Committees...Brazos...," (Austin) Texas State Gazette, 17 Jan. 1852,
p. 171. Andrew McMILLAN
"Bryan Budget," Galveston Daily News, 11 Mar. 1893;-p. 5, col. 2. Sam McMILLAN fell off
a building
"MOORE-McMILLAN," (weekly) Bryan Eage, 16 Aug. 1906, p. 2, col. 6. Miss Della
McMILLAN, daughter of W. H. McMICHAEL
"SOBER-McMILLAN," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 12 June 1913, p. 8, col. 5. Miss Annie
McMILLAN
"Death of Mrs. W. H. WALKER," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 23 Dec. 1915, p. 7, col. 5. Mrs.
Alice McMILLAN WALKER
"Young Lady Drowned," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 27 July 1916, p. 2, col. 4. Ruth McMILLAN,
daughter of W. A. McMILLAN
McQUEEN, J. A. (1865-1948). Buried Bryan; druggist
~J. A. McQUEEN appointed second It. of Bryan Rifles, Galveston Daily News, 4 Dec. 1885,
p. 1
"A New Drug Firm," Brazos Pilot, 14 Dec. 1905, p. 8, col. 3
"McQUEEN's Drug Store Bought by HEYMAN-CARSON," Bryan Daily Eagle, 1 Oct. 1945,
p. 1, col. 3.
"Veteran Druggist, After 63 Years, Is Going Strong," Bryan Daily Eagle, 22 Nov. 1945, p.
1, col. 8
McSWAIN, Angus Stewart (1 Apr. 1891-8 May 1980). Brazos Co. county judge; World
War I veteran
"A. S. McSWAIN Out for County Clerk," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 9 Feb. 1922, p. 1, col. 1
"A. S. McSWAIN Out Re-Election Clerk for Brazos County," Bran Weekly Eagle, 31 Jan.
1924, p. 2, col. 6
"April Fool's Dinner is Given Tuesday in Honor A.S. M'SwAIN," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 10
Apr. 1924, p. 4, col. 5
"A. S. McSWAIN Make Race for County Clerk," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 21 Jan. 1926, p. 3,
col. 6
"When I Was 21," Bryan Daily Eagle, 17 Jan. 1927, p. 1, col. 1
"A.S. McSWAIN Out for County Judge," Bryan Daily Eagle, 17 Jan. 1928, p. 4, col. 4
"Ex-Brazos Woman Dies at Rockport; Funeral is Today," Bryan Daily Eagle, 1 Mar. 1938,
p. 1, col. 6. Mrs. J. Ed MOORE, sister of A. S. McSWAIN
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MENDOLA family -- Italian American family; family members buried Bryan
[ad]...MENDOLA's Barber Shop..., Brazos Pilot, 1 Sept. 1882, p. 4
"The cozy little home of Mr. and Mrs. L. B. MENDOLA...," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 23 July
1903, p. 3, col. 4
"L. B. MENDOLA was exhibiting a banana stalk...," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 5 Nov. 1903, p.
8, col. 4
"Mr. and Mrs. L. B. MENDOLA have returned from Houston...," Brazos Pilot, 5 Oct. 1905,
p. 10, col. 1
"MENDOLA-WHITE," (weekly) Brvan Eagle, 26 Oct. 1910, p. 4, col. 6. L. B. MENDOLA
"Sustained Broken Arm," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 14 Mar. 1912, p. 6, col. 3. Mrs. L. B. --
MENDOLA
"Mrs. MENDOLA Died in Houston, Buried Here," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 24 Jan. 1918, p. 3,
col. 7
"Popular Groceryman to Marry Thursday," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 15 May 1919, p. 1, col. 2.
L. B. MENDOLA
"Lawrence MENDOLA Dead at His Home Shot Through Head," Bryan W_ eekly Eagle, 30
Oct. 1919, p. 5, col. 7
MERCER family
"Coffee Shop is Opened at East Gate Thursday," Battalion, 20 Jan. 1940, p. 1, col. 7
MEREDITH family
"Jeptha L. MEREDITH and Eliza Ann NEWMAN," in Brazos County History Rich Past-
Bright Future. Bryan: Family History Foundation, 1986, p. 244.
*Mrs. M. C. MEREDITH teaching "pay school" at Millican, (weekly) Brvan Eagle, 6 Feb.
1890, p. 1, col. 2
~W. E. MEREDITH served as juror, (weekly) Brvan Eagle, 20 Feb. 1890, p. 5, col. 3
MERKA family
"Wm. HOLUBEC Killed," Brazos Pilot, 2 May 1907, p. 9, col. 2. Accidently killed by Frank
MERKA
"Thrown Into Bankruptcy," Brazos Pilot, 12 Dec. 1907, p. 4, col. 4
"Involuntary Bankruptcy," (weekly) Brvan Eagle, 12 Dec. 1907, p. 1, col. 4 Paul MERKA
"Will Hold Meeting," Bryan Daily Eagle, 25 June 1913, p. 5, col. 4. Rev. Frank MERKA
"For Commissioner," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 25 May 1916, p. 4, col. 6
"Jasper GILMORE Shot and Killed," Brvan Daily Eagle, 28 May 1917, p. 1, col. 3. Antone
MERKA accused of crime
"MERKA Acquitted of Murder Charge in District Court," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 7 Mar. 1918,
p. 2, col. 4. Anton MERKA
"Joe MERKA Caught Thousands of Bugs in Cotton Field," Bryan W_ eekly Eagle, 8 July
1920, p. 1, col. 4
"GUSTAVUS-MERKA Wedding," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 20 July 1922, p. 4, col. 2. Miss
Emma MERKA
"Mrs. Francis MERKA of Benchley is Dead," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 11 Sept. 1924, p. 3, col.
5
89
"Mat MERKA Fatally Injured This Morning Bryan Cotton Oil Mill," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 25
Dec. 1924, p. 4, col. 6
"Mr. MERKA Pledge to Diversification Better Farm Life," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 4 Feb. 1926,
p. 3, col. 6. Paul MERKA
"MERKA Services Held Sunday At Funeral Chapel," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 6 May 1926, p.
2, col. 5. Paul MERKA
"MERKA Boys Have Narrow Escape in Automobile Fray," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 26 May
1927, p. 1, col. 4. Milton & Frank MERKA
"Mr.-Mrs. MERKA Celebrate Wedding Anniversary Sun.," Bryan Daily Eagle, 30 Oct. 1928,
p. 1, col. 6. Lewis MERKA
"Wm. C. MERKA in Race for County Commissioner," Bra Weekly Eagle, 28 Feb. 1934,
p. 6, col. 2. Wm. C. MERKA
"Crash of Car Fatal to Man of Brazos County," Bryan Daily Eagle, 16 Jan. 1936, p. 1, col.
5. John MERKA
"MERKA Candidate for Commissioner from Precinct 3," Bryan Daily Eagle, 6 Apr. 1936,
p. 2, col. 5. Charles MERKA
"To Hold Funeral for Judith MERKA Tuesday Morning," Bryan Daily Eagle, 15 Nov. 1937,
p. 1, col. 5
"MERKA Candidate in Precinct No.3 for County Court," Bryan Daily Eagle, 2 Mar. 1938,
p. 2, col. 7. Charles MERKA
"Antone MERKA Dies; Services Are Tomorrow," Br rLan Daily Eagle, 15 Apr. 1955, p. 8, col.
6
"Mr. MERKA," Daily Eagle, 9 July 1971, sect.. A, p. 4, col. 7. Edward "Bud" MERKA
"Paul John MERKA," Bryan-College Station Eagle, 26 July 1992, sect. A, p. 12, col. 1
"Mary Victoria MERKA," Bryan-College Station Eagle, 17 Aug. 1992, sect. A, p. 4, col. 2
MIKE, David, Sr. (1 June 1831-12 Jan. 1912). Buried Bryan; merchant from France
D. MIKE purchased a dry goods store, Galveston Daily News, 8 Jan. 1878, p. 1, col. 3
MIKE was an officer in the Bryan Odd Fellows, Galveston Daily News, 9 Jan. 1878, p. 2,
col. 3
...a convention of the Democracy of Brazos Co. was held... the following...are entitled to
seats in the convention ...Precinct no. 4...D. MIKE... Delegates to the State and
Congressional conventions... D. MIKE...Brazos Pilot, 28 June 1878
...Contesting delegation appointed by a convention...D. MIKE...
Galveston Daily News, 16 July 1878
"And Bryan Ships Eggs," Galveston Daily News, 23 Feb. 1893, p. 3, col. 4
"John B. MIKE," (Bryan) Pilot-Eagle, 12 Sept. 1895, p. 4, cols. 5-6. (Filmed after weekly
Bryan Eagle of 12 Sept. 1895).
"MIKE-DEARING," (weekly) Brun Eagle, 17 June 1897, p. 2, col. 1. Marriage of Mr. Lee
MIKE, son of D. MIKE
MIKE, Jacob Leon: aged 19; Texas A&M University student; died at his parents' home in
Bryan from congestion & meningitis; Methodist. (weekly) Bryan Each, 28 Oct. 1897,
p. 3, col. 3; 28 Oct. 1897, p. 6, col. 1
"Mrs. V~. W. MIKE Dead," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 28 June 1906, p. 7, col. 5
"Mrs. Olga MIKE," Brazos Pilot, 28 June 1906, p. 4, col. 4
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"Golden Wedding Anniversary," (weekly) Brvan Eagle, 15 Aug. 1907, p. 4, col. 3. Mr. &
Mrs. D. MIKE.
"David MIKE, Sr., Dead," (weekly) Brvan Eagle, 18 Jan. 1912, p. 8, col. 1
"Death of Jno. B. MIKE," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 16 July 1914, p. 4, col. 5
"Little Tom MIKE," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 8 Mar. 1917, p. 8, col. 3. Son of Lee MIKE
"MIKE-DAUGHERTY Marriage in Houston," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 4 Apr. 1918, p. 1, col.
1. Wedding of D. MIKE
"Miss Frances MIKE Talented Musician," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 2 Mar. 1922, p. 1, col. 7
"Funeral Service Held Todayfor Wm. M. MIKE," Bryan Daily Eagle, 14 Mar. 1938, p. 1, col.
3. Son of D. MIKE, Sr.
"Former Resident Dies in Detroit; Internment There," Bryan Daily Eagle, 5 May 1942, p.
1, col. 3. Daughter of D. MIKE
"Funeral Service of Mrs. F. H. Mike Will be Friday," Bryan Daily Eagle, 29 Apr. 1943, p. 1,
col. 6. Fanny HORETZSKY MIKE, widow of John B. MIKE
"Mrs. STUBENRAUCH Funeral Service Sunday at 4 P. M.," Bryan Daily Eagle, 1 Sept.
1945, p. 1, col. 5. Daughter of D. MIKE
"Funeral Service for 'Dee' MIKE Held Here Today," Bryan Daily Eagle, 21 Dec. 1948, p.
1, col. 5. Son of D. MIKE
MILBERGER family
"Citation by Publication," (weekly) Brvan Eagle, 21 Sept. 1911, p. 5, col. 6. Henry,
Leopold, Fannie & Anton MILBERGER
MILLICAN, Elliot M. -- doctor, political leader
PAGE, Bill, "Notes on the MILLICAN Family," Brazos Genealogist, 14(3): 83-87 (Summer
1993); 14(4):123-130 (Fall 1993)
"Election returns...Brazos Co. (incomplete)... representatives Brazos -- Millican...Telegraph
and Texas Register, 11 Sept. 1844, p. 2
"Democratic State Convention...the delegates...Brazos: Millican... Telegraph and Texas
Register, 2 Mar. 1848, p. 2, col. 6
"Members elected to the Legislature...Representatives... Elliot M. MILLICAN; Robertson,
Leon and Brazos... Telegraph and Texas Register, 6 Sept. 1849, p. 2, col. 2
°'We are authorized to announce Hon. E. M. MILLICAN of Brazos Co., as a candidate...,"
Texas State Gazette, 2 Aug. 1851, p. 390
"State Elections, 1853...Senators...Leon, Robertson Burleson & Brazos -- E. M.
MILLICAN...," (Austin) Texas State Gazette, 13 Aug. 1853, p. 407
"Texas Orphan Asylum...," (Austin) Texas State Gazette, 24 Sept. 1853, p. 44, col. 2
"Railroad meeting...E. M. MILLICAN, of Brazos Co., was called to preside...," (Austin)
Texas State Gazette, 8 Oct. 1853, p. 58, col. 4
"Democratic State Convention...," (Austin) Texas State Gazette, 17 Jan. 1854, p. 2, col.
3
State of Texas -- Co. of Brazos. Taken up by E. M. MILLICAN & estrayed before Arthur
EDWARDS, J. P. a sorrel mule, with saddle & gear marks; branded A on the right
thigh; almost 10 years old & appraised at $42, by J. M. PRICE & Michael SYMMS...
Washington American, 18 June 1856, p. 3
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Estray Horses ... County of Brazos. Taken up by E. M. MILLICAN, & estrayed.:.3 mares,
described as follows: 1 a sorrel roan mare, blazed face, 141 /2 hands high, 5 years old,
branded on the off shoulder N. 1 a paint mare, about 6 years old, 14 hands high,
Spanish brand on the near hip, also very dim on the near shoulder, glass eyes, white
streak of hair in the centre of the main; 1 a bay mare, about 4 years old, 14 1/2 hands
high, a few white hairs in the forehead, branded a circle on the near shoulder,
appraised to $180... Washington American, 16 July 1856, p. 3
*To attend Fillmore rally at Washington, Tx., Washington American, 1 Oct. 1856, p. 2
"Election returns...Senators... Elliott M. MILLICAN, of Brazos...," (triweekly) Galveston
News, 18 Aug. 1857, p. 2, col. 1
"Resignation...E. M. Millican...," (Austin) Texas State Gazette, 12 Dec. 1857, p. 3
"...a little out of the bottom we found the house of Mr. Millican
...," Galveston Weekly News, 26 Jan. 1858, p. 3, col. 3
Taken up by E. M. MILLICAN, & estrayed before...a J.P. for Brazos Co., an iron grey
mule, about 14 1/2 hands high, about 7 years old, no marks or brands perceivable,
except some saddle, gear & hobble marks, & appraised at $60. Texas Baptist, 1 Apr.
1858, p. 3
"We regret to-learn ...," (Austin) Texas State Gazette, 15 Sept. 1860, p. 2. Murder of E.
M. MILLICAN, Jr.
"Cowboy's Pastor, Son of Man for Whom Millican Was Named, Buried Today in Rugged
Scene of Labors," Bryan Daily Eagle, 20 Apr. 1938, p. 1, col. 3. Leander D., son of E.
M. MILLICAN --
MILLICAN family
"William MILLICAN Ex'rix v. John Millican," 15 Texas Reports 460 (1855)
"Willis MILLICAN and Others v. John MILLICAN and Others," 24 Texas Reports 426 (1859)
"$300 Reward, broke jail at Marlin...Nathan MILLICAN...," (weekly) Texas State Gazette
(Austin), 2 Nov. 1861, p. 3, col. 5
"Nathan Millican v. the State," 26 Texas Reports 865 (1862)
"R. B. DAWSON and Others v. H. HARDY, Administrator de Bonis Non," 33 Texas Reports
198 (1870). Estate of John MILLICAN
*Mrs. Mary Jane MILLICAN drove a horse at the Washington Co. fair, Galveston Daily
News, 2 Dec. 1870
*Constable M. R. MILLICAN captured J. S. LEE, Galveston Daily News, 6 Oct. 1881, p. 1
*13 bales of cotton belonging to M. R. MILLICAN burned, Fort Worth Daily Gazette, 20
Apr. 1888, p. 7
"For Sheriff," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 25 Oct. 1900, p. 2, col. 3. W. A. MILLICAN
MILLICAN, Will, "Good Roads," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 7 May 1903, p. 1; 14 May 1903, p.
MINKERT, Edna, Mrs. (25 Dec. 1843-19 Jan. 1914). Buried Bryan; teacher
HARY, Ruth J., and Janis HUNT, "The William Henry MINKERT Family," Brazos
Genealogist, 11(4):123-125 (Fall 1990)
*Selling household & school furniture, (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 21 Aug. 1890, p. 1, col. 2
*Keeping school, (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 4 Sept. 1890, p. 5, col. 4
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"Mrs. WALDROP and Mrs. MINKERT are each...conducting private schools in the city...,"
(weekly) Bryan Eagle, 16 Sept. 1897, p. 6, col. 2
"Married on Sunday," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 7 Jan.1904, p. 1, col. 5 Mr. O. E. MINKERT,
son of Edna MINKERT
"Death of Mr. W. S. GARDNER," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 13 Sept. 1906, p. 1, cols.1-2.
Brother of Edna MINKERT.
"Eastern Star Meeting," Bryan Morning Eagle, 27 Mar. 1907, p. 5, col. 5
"Mrs. MINKERT's School Report," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 8 July 1909, p. 3, col. 5
... Mr. [J. G.] MINKERT was born in Bryan, and attended a private school taught by Mrs.
Edna MINKERT, in a house located on the plot of ground which is now the home place of
W. H. BOYETTE
"When I was 21," Bryan Daily Eagle, Jan. 15, 1927, p. 1
Mrs. [Edna GARDNER) MINKERT had attended Columbia College back in Mississippi, and
since there were no public schools in Bryan when she arrived, she started what was
known as "Mrs. MINKERT's School." Tuition was $2 per month, and piano lessons
were 50 cents per month. "MINKERT Was Early Builder; Wife Was Popular Teacher,"
Bryan Daily Eagle, June 24, 1962, "Centennial Section," p. 14
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Fire truck 1921
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License plate numbers (left to right): 106-902, 106-901, 10
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his issue continues another series on individuals in The Bra Daily Eagle Business
Tlssue on April 22, 1913. Transcribed by Janis HUNT.
PALERMO Bros. -Staple and Fancy Groceries
One of the creditable business enterprises of the city of Bryan is the staple and fancy
grocery establishment of PALERMO Bros., which carries a large stock containing all the
best lines of goods constituting the modern equipment of stores of its class. Established
in 1889, this business has been successful from its beginning, owing to the high class of
goods carried by it and the enterprising and most successful business methods of its
capable proprietors.
Firemen 1926. Sign over left truck: Protection Engine Co. No. 1
Sign over right truck: Auto Chemical & Hose Co. No. 2
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The firm is composed of Charles PALERMO, Tony PALERMO, and Sam PALERMO,
all of whom are among the foremost and most progressive citizens of this city, who during
the residence of fourteen years in this locality, have been noted for their personal integrity
and fair business dealings with all patrons comprising their great volume of trade.
By the satisfactory method of treating its customers the firm enjoys an extensive and
rapidly increasing country trade. The continued and increasing success of this business
is a compliment to the energy and capacity of every member of the firm.
PARK's New Jewelry Store -Watches, Optical Goods and Repairing
[There is a apparently aline missing from the original story] Is a prosperousjewelry and
optical business, which was established in Bryan in 1910, and carries a fine line of
diamonds, watches, silverware, cut glass and novelties.
Handsome, modern fixtures were made especially for this store, and it is one of the
prettiest places between Houston and Dallas.
With thirty years experience and the pleasing personality of its proprietor, it is no
wonder that this new store readily took rank with the best in this section.
"The Old Man" is a diamond expert and has sold some of the best stones ever seen in
this market.
Special attention is given to matching stones, remounting, etc., and this establishment
is constantly turning out work that cannot be duplicated outside of the large cities.
A handsome catalog has been gotten out this year and will be mailed free to any
address upon request.
No need to send away for anything in this line while "PARK, the Jeweler" does business
in Bryan.
Taswell W. PARKER -County Superintendent of Brazos County Public Schools
Taswell W. PARKER, County Superintendent of Public Schools of Brazos County, was
born in Carnes County, Texas, November 10, 1872, of a prominent and distinguished
pioneer family. His father and mother being among the early settlers of the city of Bryan,
coming here in the early part of 1860, and moving to Carnes County after the war. In 1905
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he married Miss Ella MANFORD at Luling, Texas, of which union was born two girls who
have proven the pride and comfort of their devoted parents.
Mr. PARKER first entered business at Port Lavaca, where he served creditably as
principal of the public high school. Latterly he engaged successfully as teacher in the
public schools of Bryan for a period of three years, and was principal of the Westside
public school when elected to the important office in which he is now serving with marked
distinction.
In a city notable for the number of its high-class educational institutions, and the great
number of capable instructors engaged in educational work, Mr. PARKER has high rating
as one of the most capable, thorough, and experienced men in school affairs in the State
of Texas, and it is generally conceded that no more efficient man could have been selected
by the people to administer the important affairs of its public schools. Under the vigorous
impulse of Mr. PARKER's management and direction the public schools of Brazos County
have experienced a rapid improvement and advancement in all departments, exceeding
those of any other county in this section of the State.
Mr. PARKER was appointed County Superintendent of Public Schools by the
Commissioners Court of Brazos County in August, 1907, and his service proved so
satisfactory that the people have re-elected him to the position three times. He is a
graduate of the Sam Houston Normal School at Huntsville, Texas, and has taken post-
graduate courses in the University of Texas.
G. S. PARKER -Lumber
The lumber business founded by the late G. S. PARKER in the city of Bryan is justly
rated as one of the most important, extensive and reliable commercial enterprises in this
section of Texas.
The business was established by Mr. J. C. LAWRENCE and Capt. Isaac FULKERSON
in 1883. In 1888 Captain FULKERSON died and Mr. LAWRENCE became sole owner.
Later, in 1889, Mr. LAWRENCE formed a partnership with his son-in-law G. S. PARKER.
After a year, upon the death of Mr. LAWRENCE, Mr. PARKER became sole owner by
purchase.
Under the able management of Mr. PARKER, the business grew and prospered, and
several co-ordinate enterprises were added.
Since the death of Mr. PARKER in 1910, the combined enterprises have been
conducted by Mrs. D. L. PARKER under the management of W. 0. SANDERS, and are
ranked as the leading enterprises of the kind in Central Texas.
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It has, from the day of its establishment, been engaged successfully in supplying the
best grades of lumber, shingles, sash, doors, blinds, cement, lime, brick, and builders'
hardware to its extensive and increasing trade, carrying at all times among the largest and
best selected stocks of everything in the lumber and building line of any establishment in
this section.
The PARKER business also owns and operates the LAWRENCE warehouse, for the
storage, weighing and sampling of cotton, which handles a larger quantity of cotton each
yearthan any otherwarehouse in the city. This building has complete and adequate water
connections and is in every respect equipped in compliance with the underwriters'
requirements for the protection of cotton from loss or damage by fire.
Connected with the business there is also, one of the largest and most thoroughly
equipped modern cotton gins in this part of Texas, containing the latest machinery used
in the business, and having eight gin stands of an aggregate capacity of one hundred bales
of cotton per day.
Mr. G. S. PARKER, who founded these establishments, was one of the most capable,
progressive, and prominent citizens that ever resided in Bryan, and contributed largely to
the upbuilding of the city to the present importance and prosperity and by his indomitable
energy and enterprise, gave class and standing to the present commercial importance of
the city of his residence.
He died October 19, 1910, and in his death the town lost one of its most useful citizens.
Mr. W. O. SANDERS, the capable and efficient manager of this business is a thorough,
experienced and conservative business man of unimpeachable integrity of character, who
intelligent labors have been an important factor in the development of the business with
which he is connected, and the advancement of the trade of the city to its present volume.
Mr. R. L. HEARNE is the capable bookkeeper for these extensive enterprises. He is
a thorough accountant and systematizer, and by his courteous attention to the patrons of
the business and his thorough methods in the conduct of the business office, has
contributed largely to the success of the great enterprise.
Mr. Lawrence PARKER, son of the founder of the business, has recently graduated
form the Poughkeepsie (N. Y.) Business College, and is now assisting in the management
of the combined enterprises, and gives promise of becoming one of the city's leading and
capable business men.
Mr. James DARWIN is the experienced manager of the warehouse department of this
business. He was reared in Bryan, and has rendered valuable service to the concern for
ten years. He is a good business man, and is familiar with every detail of his duties.
Mr. Lock McNEELEY, who has charge of the extensive lumber sheds of this firm, is not
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only a skilled mechanic but is thoroughly familiar with every grade, size and length of
lumber. His expert knowledge in not only valuable to his employees, but also to their
patrons, guaranteeing them that all orders will be filed intelligently and to their best
interests. Mr. McNEELEY to an affable, courteous gentleman, making it a pleasure to do
business with his firm.
E. F. PARKS
The stability of a city is dependent upon the stability of its business enterprises, and the
progress of a city is dependent upon the progressiveness of its business men.
Contributing to the former, there is no business institution in Bryan that takes rank and
precedent above the furniture and buggy business of E. F. PARKS; and to the latter, no
individual is contributing more than its wide awake and intensely earnest proprietor. He
is bending every energy to make his business of the greatest possible service to the
people, and himself to the advancement of every interest of the city.
This business was founded many years ago by Capt. John Q. TABOR and Mr. S. M.
DERDEN, two prominent and pioneer citizens. When founded, the business was small,
as was also the city, but as the city grew the business kept pace, and today it measures
up to the responsibility and requirements of the prosperous and progressive little city in
which it is located.
Passing from the original founders, the business passed through several successions,
finally coming two years ago to the proprietorship of the present owner.
The business is located at the corner of Bryan and Mosely streets, in the very heart of
the city, in the largest individual business house in Bryan--a two story brick structure, 115
x 140 feet in dimensions. The stock carried in its several lines are among the largest in the
state, not even excepting the larger cities. It has been the purpose of the present owner
and he has worked constantly to that end, to so stock and equip his business that it will
absolutely meet every demand of this entire section of the state. The very best makes of
furniture, buggies, saddles, and harness in unlimited stocks, are to be found in this
establishment, as well as a select line of pianos and sewing machines,
Another attractive feature of this establishment is its liberal business policy, its
extensive credit system, and the easy payment plan upon which goods of all classes are
sold to its customers. This house makes absolutely one price to all, rich and poor, placing
all on an equal footing, and extending to the smallest customers the same courteous and
careful treatment shown the largest patron on its books.
The proprietor of this establishment is E. F. PARKS, though a young man, has already
taken rank with the leading business men of this city. He is intensely in earnest, in all that
he does and has a broad vision of his business. Unlike many, he is not building for today,
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but is laying broad and deep the foundations of a business that will serve the people and
that will endure. In the conduct of this business he is surrounded by a corps of capable,
courteous assistants as follows:
Mr. Hugh P. SCOTT, expert accountant and superintendent of the business office; Miss
Kate FISHMYER, assistant in business office; Mr. E. D. WHITE, furniture department; Mr.
W. J. BULLOCK, buggies and harness; Mr. Alec ROSENFIELD, carpet department; Mr.
Wm. McBRAYER, sewing machines; Mr. Lewis HANDS, harness repairing department; Mr.
Henry SCHOVAJAN, assistant harness repairer; Mr. H. WORTHY, furniture repairer and
finisher; Will RUSK, Jim ROGERS and Alec HAMILTON, porters and delivery.
L. A. PLASEK - Blacksmithing, Woodwork, and Automobile Repairing
The blacksmith, woodwork and automobile repair shop conducted by L.A. PLASEKwas
established in this city nine years ago, and has been successful from the beginning. This
shop makes a specialty of the scientific repairing of all classes of vehicles, and the best
general blacksmith work done in this section of the State. At present the shop employs
three capable men to attend to the important work of its patrons, while several more will
be engaged in the near future to meet the demands of its growing business.
On March 13, 1913, Mr. PLASEK received blue prints for a modern brick fireproof
building, 46 x 115, to be constructed by the Gordon JONES Company of San Antonio, work
upon which will be commenced as soon as materials arrive on the ground, and to be
completed within one hundred working days, the first floor of which will be occupied by Mr.
PLASEK's shop, the business of which has outgrown his present quarters, while the
second floor will be elegantly finished to be used by the Elk's lodge as a hall.
Bryan Power Company (Incorporated)
The Bryan Power Company, Incorporated, is one of the most extensive and thoroughly
equipped modern electric plants in Texas. The building occupied by the plant is
constructed of reinforced concrete, with over-all dimensions as follows: 42 X 84, with a
height of 22 feet at the eaves. The plant operates 24 hours per day under a contract with
the city of Bryan, under the terms of which the city has an option on the plant. The modern
equipment consists of two units, 150 kw, three-phase 60-cycle alternators directed
connected to 225-horse power Busch & Sulzer Bros. Diesel Engine company engine; three
air compressors, motor driven; four 250-gallon per minute motor-driven centrifugal pumps.
The present equipment of this plant is capable of supplying current sufficient to furnish light
for a city of 25,000 inhabitants. The service is practically uninterrupted, as never less than
two engines are kept on duty.
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The Bryan Power Company owns a strip of land 80 X 600 feet, upon which it is erecting
a modernly equipped macaroni plant and a mill to manufacture flour for use in the
plant and should the railroads allow milling in transit on wheat, the mill will be in position
to manufacture for outside territory.
The following are the capable and efficient officers of the company; H. T. LAWLER,
president; H. T. LAWLER, Jr., secretary and treasurer; and Jordan T. LAWLER, vice
president and general manager.
The city of Bryan is fortunate in having the benefits derived from a plant of the
magnitude and splendid equipment of that possessed by this thoroughly enterprising and
progressive company, conducted by the most capable and expert electricians in the State
of Texas.
Jerry Bennett PRIDDY -County Treasurer of Brazos County
Jerry Bennett PRIDDY, the present capable County Treasurer of Brazos County, was
born in Chester County, Tennessee, May 28, 1871. He moved to Texas in 1891, coming
to Bryan in October, 1894, He was employed by G. S. PARKER in the warehouse
business for nine years, thereafter becoming cotton weigher for buyers of the compress
where he served successfully for eight years. In December, 1896, he married Miss Allie
FREEMAN, of which union was born one son, Ross PRIDDY.
Mr. PRIDDY was elected Alderman of the city of Bryan, in which position he served with
creditable distinction for six years. Thereafter he was County Commissioner forfour years,
during which time he able represented the interests of the public in matters pertaining to
that important office. In November, 1912, the people elected him to the office of County
Treasurer of Brazos County, the duties of which he is now discharging with the same
devotion to the interests of the people which has always characterized his public service.
ti~f~'
Tidbits from Bill PAGE
African American History Museum
Bill PAGE
Like many people, I used to take my heritage for granted. I grew up with boxes of
photographs, knew about my family cemeteries, and my relatives had a variety of family
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heirlooms, some from before the Civil War. Only later did I realize that much of what I took
for granted was lacking in the lives of others.
In September 1999, I was one of a small group of people who met to talk about
founding a local African American museum. That night the air crackled with excitement.
By the time the meeting ended, everyone was certain that someday there would be a
museum to preserve the heritage of African Americans in the Brazos Valley. Since that
date a growing number of people have become active supporters of this cause.
Overthe lastfewyears we have sponsored exhibits in schools, libraries, museums and
churches, given lectures, published historical works and conducted interviews with local
residents who are over ninety. At the same time, we have been collecting artifacts and
historical materia{s, and have also been extracting data from newspapers, county records
and other sources, all with the goal of someday opening of a museum.
I wish everyone could share the joy I have experienced when helping others reconnect
with their heritage. It is daunting to do family history research where there are no
photographs, no marked graves, and a lack of just about every kind of record we normally
use to start our research. But the joy of making a breakthrough in those cases is all the
sweeter. This is one area in which genealogists can be of service to our friends and
neighbors. Genealogy is all about preserving the history of families and the communities
in which they lived, and this museum will provide vital resources for people whose heritage
has been poorly documented until now.
The possibility of a museum to document area families and to preserve the material
artifacts of pioneers' lives is now within our grasp. We have reached the point of taking
bids for the construction of the building. Fund raising efforts have been aggressive, with
over $300,000 either being donated or pledged so far, but more money is needed.
You cannot imagine how much I hate asking people to donate. I know that money is
tight for many people right now and that everyone already supports his or her preferred
religious or charitable groups. All I ask is that you consider the museum when thinking
about your donations. Please address donations or communications to:
African American National Heritage Society
804 Waco St.
Bryan, Texas 77803
Or contact Mrs. Mell PRUITT at (979)-822-0469
Thank you for your consideration.
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1883-1903 Select Index, Corpus Christi Newspaper
There is a new set of indexes to some years of Corpus Christi newspapers on the web
at: http://Ihdatabases.ccpl.ci.corpus-christi.tx. us/1883_data_home. htm
The Corpus Christi Public Library is pleased to make available abstracts of material
from the earliest remaining issues of the Corpus Christi, Caller. The earliest issue on
microfilm is 1883. This database covers articles that were published through 1903.
The various databases may be viewed in their entirety, or searched for a specific name,
year, or exact term used in the description of the event.
Events available include births, deaths, marriage reports (indexed by groom's name),
divorces, and early black history.
The Evans Library has most (maybe all) of the paper indexed by these databases for
these years.
The citations include some information from other parts of the state -for example,
searched on the keyword Navasota in the death listings and found a few references.
Web page for Augusta, Georgia
http://www.augustaarchives.com/index.shtml
"Use Augusta Archives to search and view actual pages of The Augusta Chronicle. We
currently have the years 1821 to 2000 available."
Cost for accessing this is:
Day pass $4.95
Week pass $12.95
Month pass $19.95
Year pass $199.95
thought perhaps someone else might be interested in this - if you find just one good
article, then that would be a whole lot cheaper than driving to Georgia and searching
through the microfilm.
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The Texas Militia in a Bad State
Bryan, Texas, Aug.20 -The split up of the State Militia has started, the Bryan Light Infantry
having disbanded and returned its commission.
Capt. C. S. GAINER, in his letter to Adj. Gen. MABRY, says the whole Texas Volunteer
Guard is going to pieces. He charges the superior officers with favoritism and conduct not
becoming soldiers or gentlemen in favoring certain companies in the encampment
decisions, assailing the character of officers and men and denying them a hearing. Politics
has entered the ranks of the militia, and it promises to wind up as the Democratic
Convention did.
New York Times, 21 August 1892, p.13
Roster of Co. F, 10th Texas Infantry
Organized by Semore C. BRASHER At Millican, Brazos County, Texas,
On October 13, 1861
Researched 8~ Compiled By: Scott McKAY
Officers
Name Rank Age Enlisted Remarks
BRASHER, Semore C. Capt. 29 Oct. 13, 1861 Promoted to Maj, with F&S
- Sep. 12, 1862
RECTOR, William G. Capt. 32 Oct. 13, 1861 Escaped Capture at Ark.
Post -Jan. 11, 1863
ATKINS, Samuel H. 1Lt. 26 Oct. 13, 1861 Wounded "Near Atlanta
Ga" -Jul. 22, 1864
WALKER, David C. 1 Lt. 27 Mar. 25, 1862 Surrendered Near Durham,
NC -Apr. 28, 1865
WEAVER, Jesse W. 1 Lt. 27 Oct. 13, 1861 Resigned due to "Syphilis"
- Oct. 9, 1862
PERRY, James S. 2Lt. 26 Oct. 13, 1861 Wounded "Near Atlanta
Ga" -Jul. 22, 1864
PERRY, Preston W. 2Lt. 20 Oct. 13, 1861 Killed at Franklin, Tenn. -
Nov. 30, 1864
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Non Commissioned Officers
PRICE, Morgan 1 Sgt. 29 Oct. 13, 1861 Escaped Capture at Ark.
Post -Jan. 11, 1863
CLARK, Alexander M. 2Sgt. 31 Oct. 13, 1861 Died of Disease in Camp
Doug.- Feb. 19, 1863
KEOGH, John 2Sgt. 29 Nov. 1, 1861 Paroled a Straggler @
Selma, AI. -Jun. 1865
EDWARDS, Rufus K. 3Sgt. 21 Oct. 13, 1861 Killed at Pickett's Mill -May
27, 1864
McMICHAEL, Wm. A. 3Sgt. 27 - Oct. 13, 1861 Surrendered. Near Durham,
NC -Apr. 28, 1865
DARR, William T. 4Sgt. 19 Oct. 13, 1861 Died o f Disease i n
Arkansas -Aug. 17, 1862
TIDWELL, Frankl. J. 4Sgt. 21 Oct. 13, 1861 Died of Disease in Camp
Doug. -Apr. 13, 1863
BRASHER, Wm. M. 4Sgt. 19 Oct. 13, 1861 Wounded at Resaca, Ga. -
May 14, 1864
LANDRUM, Joseph H. 4Sgt. 28 Nov. 9, 1861 Surrendered Near Durham,
NC -Apr. 28, 1865
McMICHAEL, Jno. B. 5Sgt. 25 Oct. 13, 1861 Died of Disease in a Va.
Hosp. -May 8, 1863
PERRY, Alvin P. 5Sgt. 18 Nov. 15, 1862 Wounded "Near Atlanta
Ga" -Jul. 22, 1864
CARP, John J. 1 Cpl. 30 Oct. 13, 1861 Reduced to the rank of Pvt.
- May 20, 1863
FULLER, Isaiah, D. 2Cpl. _ Apr. 17, 1862 Paroled at Millican, Texas
- Jul. 8, 1865
VIVION, Thomas M. 3Cpl. 41 Oct. 13, 1861 Surrendered Near Durham,
NC -Apr. 28, 1865
DICKERSON, Wm.A.R. 4Cpl. 32 Oct. 13, 1861 Died of Disease in Texas -
May 1, 1862
PHELPS, James N. 4Cpl. 24 Mar. 15, 1862 Escaped Capture at Ark.
Post -Jan. 11, 1863
Privates
BATTS, Charles L. Pvt. 16 Mar. 25, 1862 Died o f Disease i n
Arkansas -Jul. 21, 1862
BENSON, Pruitt C. Pvt. 21 Jan. 9, 1862 Discharged f o r
Consumption - Jul. 26,
1862
BERRY, Wm. W. Pvt. 30 Nov. 5, 1861 Escaped Capture at Ark.
Post -Jan. 11, 1863
BOYETT, James Pvt. _ Jun. 12, 1862 Was last recorded, as paid
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BOYETT, John R.
CAREY, William C
CARTER, George
CARTER, James
CLARK, George W. Pvt. 24
CROW, John B. Pvt. 40
DONAVAN, John Pvt. 33
DUFFIE, Michael Pvt. 35
DUNCAN, James A. Pvt.
EDMINSTON, James C. Pvt.
EDMINSTON, Jos. E. Pvt.
EDWARDS, Elisha T. Pvt. 17
Pvt. 18 Oct. 13, 1861
Pvt. _ Jan. 18, 1862
Pvt. 33 Nov. 5, 1861
Pvt. 31 Nov. 5, 1861
ELLIS, Elbert K.
ELLIS, Richard
EVETTS, Samuel G
FAGAN, James
FARQUAR, Wm. E
FARRIS, John P
FINN, Dennis
FISHER, James W
Pvt. 22
Pvt.
Pvt.
Pvt. 43
Oct. 13, 1861
Oct. 13, 1861
Oct. 29, 1861
Oct. 29, 1861
Mar. 15, 1862
Jan. 18, 1862
Jan. 18, 1862
Oct. 13, 1861
Nov. 5, 1861
Mar. 15, 1862
Apr. 26, 1862
Mar. 31, 1862
Pvt. 16 Oct. 15, 1861
Pvt. 19 Oct. 13, 1861
Pvt. 24 Jan. 4, 1862
Pvt. 18 Dec. 17, 1861
GREER, Henry D. Pvt. 24 Oct. 13, 1861
-Aug. 24, 1862
Left in a Va. hospital -May
4, 1864
Died of Diseased in Camp
Doug. -Mar. 30, 1863
Died of Disease in
Arkansas -Aug. 15, 1862
Surrendered "Near
Durham, NC" -Apr. 28,
1865 ..
Discharged at Galveston,
Tex. -Nov. 15, 1861
"Nurse" in an Atlanta Hosp.
- Mar. 4, 1864
Took Oath to U.S. in prison
- Feb. 13, 1863
Took Oath to U.S. in prison
- Feb. 10, 1863
Escaped Capture at Ark.
Post -Jan. 11, 1863
Died of Disease in Camp
Doug. -.Mar. 22, 1863
Killed, Escaping Camp
Douglas -Jan. 18, 1863
Furloughed to Texas from
Va. -May 19, 1863
Escaped Capture at Ark.
Post -Jan. 11, 1863
Escaped Capture at Ark.
Post -Jan. 11, 1863
Wounded "Near Atlanta
Ga" -Jul. 21, 1864
Discharged f o r
Consumption - Apr. 18,
1864
Surrendered "Near
Durham, NC" -Apr. 28,
1865
Detailed as "Waggoner" -
Jan. 18, 1862
Was in a Selma, AI.
Hospital -May 28, 1864
Died of Disease in Camp
Doug. -Feb. 28, 1863
Present on Rolls in Ga. -
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HANEMAN, Albert Pvt. 30
HARRIS, James M. Pvt. 25
HILL, William W. Pvt. 24
HINNBER, Gerhard Pvt. 19
HOOD, James S. ,Pvt.
HOWELL, William D. Pvf. 29
HURLEY, Perry A. Pvt. 25
John R
HURSTON Pvt. 17
.
,
JACKSON, James Pvt.
JACOUES, Stephen T. Pvt.
JOHNSON, Lemuel Pvt.
JOHNSON, Presly R. Pvt.
JONES, James M. Pvt.
LANGFORD, George W. Pvt.
LEE, William T. Pvt.
LEMON, A. B. Pvt.
19
Oct. 13, 1861
Oct. 13, 1861
Dec. 29, 1861
Oct. 13, 1861
Dec. 27, 1861 -~
Oct. 13, 1861
Nov. 5, 1861
Oct. 19, 1861
Oct. 19, 1861
25 Dec. 5, 1861
29 Mar. 15, 1862
16 Oct. 13, 1861
33 Mar. 15, 1862
21 Oct. 13, 1861
18 Nov. 5, 1861
LODEN, Cantrill W. Pvt. 27
LOVETT, John W. Pvt. 25
MALONE, Jasper Pvt. 27
MARR, Erasmus E. Pvt. 30
MARTIN, Charles Pvt. 16
MARTIN, Robert R. Pvt. 35
Nov. 5, 1861
Oct. 13, 1861
Oct. 13, 1861
Dec. 5, 1861
Oct. 13, 1861
Dec. 5, 1861
Apr. 31, 1864
Detailed "Chief Buger" of
Regt -Sep. 1, 1862
Died of Typhoid Fever in
Tex. -Mar. 17, 1862
Surrendered "Near
Durham, NC" -Apr. 28,
1865
In a Va. Hospital -Jun. 3,
1864
Died of Disease in Camp
Doug. -Feb. 10, 1863
Died in Mississippi
sometime after Apr. 1863
Wounded at Chickamauga,
Ga. -Sep. 20, 1863
Wounded at Pickett's Mill, -
May 27, 1864
Died of Disease in Camp
Doug. -Feb. 7, 1863
Died of Disease in Camp
Doug. -Feb. 28, 1863
Died of Disease in
Arkansas -Jul. 16, 1862
Deserted from Dalton, Ga.
- Mar. 3, 1864
Present on Rolls in Ga. -
Apr. 30, 1864
Died of Disease in
Arkansas -Sep. 4, 1862
Killed at Franklin, Tenn. -
Nov. 30, 1864
Killed at Franklin, Tenn. -
Nov. 30, 1864
Died of Disease in
Arkansas -Sep. 10, 1862
Died of Disease in Camp
Doug. -Mar. 13, 1863
Captured at Ark. Post, Ark.
- Jan. 11, 1863
Killed "Near Atlanta Ga"-
Jul. 21 or 22, 1864
Left in a Va. hospital -May
4, 1864
Died of Disease in Camp
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Doug. -Feb. 1, 1863
MATHIS, Andrew W. Pvt. _ Nov. 25, 1861 Discharged in Arkansas -
Jul. 29, 1862
McDAVITT, Edward Pvt. 25 Nov. 5, 1861 Admitted with wound to
hosp. -Jun. 3, 1864
MOSELY, Robert W. Pvt. 27 Oct. 19, 1861 Died of in St. Louis -Mar.
23, 1862
MURRAY, Joshua W. .Pvt. 21 Oct. 13, 1861 Admitted to Austin, Ark.
hosp -Oct. 1, 1862
NEVILLS, William W. Pvt. 18 Oct. 13, 1861 Died o f Disease i n
Arkansas -Oct. 7, 1862
NEWSOM, Jesse B. Pvt. 16 Oct. 13, 1861 Died o f Disease i n
Arkansas -Aug. 29, 1862
NEWSOM, Wm. H. Pvt. 20 Oct. 13, 1861 Promoted to QM Sergt for
Regt -Feb. 24, 1862
NORTON, Wm. A. Pvt. 24 Oct. 13, 1861 Escaped Capture at Ark.
Post -Jan. 11, 1863
PALMER, Martin Pvt. 33 Dec. 5, 1861 Discharged f o r
Consumption - Oct. 13,
1862
PATTERSON, Chas. S. Pvt. 30 Dec. 29, 1861 Died o f Disease i n
Arkansas -Jul. 28, 1862
PEYTON, John R. Pvt. 29 Oct. 13, 1861 Wounded "Near Atlanta
Ga" -Jul. 22, 1864
PHELPS, Elisha T. Pvt. 20 Mar. 15, 1862 Escaped Capture at Ark.
Post -Jan. 11, 1863
POLLOCK, James R. Pvt. _ Jan. 18, 1862 Surrendered " N e a r
Durham, NC" - Apr. 28,
1865
RAGSDALE, Wm. H. Pvt. 26 Oct. 19, 1861 Discharged f o r
Consumption - Jul. 29,
1862
REEVES, Samuel G. Pvt. 43 Dec. 1, 1861 Died i n Camp a t Miss .
Ridge -Nov. 16, 1863
REYNOLDS, John Pvt. 33 Dec. 3, 1861 Detached "Gun Smith" in
Ark. -Jun. 5, 1862
RIDENS, John H. Pvt. 18 Oct. 13, 1861 Paroled at Mobile, AI. -May
21, 1865
RYAN, Daniel Pvt. _ Jan. 4, 1862 Surrendered " N e a r
Durham, NC" -Apr. 28,
1865
SEALE, Thomas Pvt. 35 Dec. 5, 1861 Died of Disease in Camp
Doug. -Feb. 18, 1863
SMITH, Thomas Pvt. 20 Nov. 9, 1861 Died o f Disease i n
Arkansas -Aug. 20, 1862
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TAYLOR, Samuel A. Pvt. 25 Dec. 5, 1861
VICTOR, Alfred Pvt. 18 Oct. 13, 1861
WALKER, William J. Pvt. 20 Oct. 13, 1861
WAUL, Timothy L. Pvt. 21 Nov. 5, 1861
WAMBLE, John E. Pvt. 18 Oct. 13, 1861
WHITE, John P. Pvt. 22 Dec. 5, 1861
Copyright 1998, Scott McKAY
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Died of Disease in Camp
Doug. -Feb. 3, 1863
Admitted to an Ark. Hospital
- Aug. 21, 1862
Killed at Chickamauga, Ga.
- Sep. 20, 1863
Died of Disease in Texas -
Feb. 26, 1862
Died of Disease in
Arkansas -Sep. 2, 1862
Deserted from Georgia -
Dec. 10, 1863
This series continues on individuals remembering what their life was like when they were
21 years old published in The Bryan Daily Eagle. Transcribed by Janis HUNT.
"When I was 21" -November 26, 1926, p. 1
C. R. GARDNER
"When I was 21 I was in the Phillipines in the Spanish-American war with the United
States Thirty-third volunteers," stated C. R. GARDNER, popular Bryan insurance man.
Mr. GARDNER, who is a native of Gloster, Miss., started his career before he had
attained the youthful age of 18. He worked as a clerk in stores until 19, when he joined the
colors to fight in the Spanish-American war. He was stationed at Camp Capron at San
Antonio, and his company was organized, drilled, and on its way to the islands within 30
days.
He was discharged from the army, and went to work for the Illinois Central Railroad in
McComb, Miss. Here he worked as boiler-maker assistant for the paltry wage of 16 cents
per hour, and had to labor ten hours a day.
He quit work to return to clerking. In a few years he went to school at Poughkeepsie,
New York. After finishing his education he returned to Texas, being employed by the
Pullman Company in San Antonio. His duties required that he spend part of his time in
Mexico.
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He later when back to McComb and engaged in the dry goods and grocery business
for eight years. During this time the famous Harriman railroad strike came on, and he sold
the employees goods for three years on credit without ever being paid for them.
Finding it difficult to do business without collections, he came to Hillsboro, where he
was secretary of the Chamber of Commerce for four years.
Mr. GARDNER came to Bryan in 1921 and went into the insurance business. When
he came to Bryan he knew only Oak MCKENZIE, J. Webb HOWELL, and Wilson
BRADLEY, but has built up a prosperous business that has "exceeded my expectations."
He also is secretary of the Retail Merchants' Association, a steward in the Methodist
church, and a member of the Masonic Lodge.
Although the Spanish-American war does not compare with the World War, it offered
thrilling experiences. His war record shows that he took part in three battles and six
engagements. "You see, I was pretty good at dodging," he said.
The battles were fought with small arms, but these soldiers endured tough service. For
weeks they went without adequate rations, and encountered many hardships up in the
mountains. Frequently they had to walk 45 miles a day with a 50-pound pack on their
backs. His company carried over 100 men, but there were only 52 soldiers left when the
war ended. He escaped without injury.
"When I Was 21" -January 25, 1927, p. 1
P. G. GAYLE
"When I was 21 I was in the grocery business at Bells," said P. G. GAYLE, manager
of the Metropolitan barber shop.
Mr. GAYLE was born on a farm, and attended school at Mt. Enterprise. His first job
was working for an uncle on a farm near Golden, for which he received $8 per month.
When he was 17 years of age he went to Grayson county and worked on a farm there for
five months receiving $15 per month. His next venture was the grocery business, with
which he was identified on his twenty-first birthday.
He began the barber trade at Whitewright in 1902. In those days it cost only 10 cents
for a shave and 25 cents for a hair cut. In 1905 he went to Sherman to work at the trade.
He recalls that in 1907 shaves were increased from 10 cents to 15 cents and hair cuts from
25 cents to 35 cents.
At this job he remained for 12 years, but after the first two years he owned the
business. At the end of this time he started selling barber's supplies on the road. He
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found this fairly profitable and quite interesting, and also took on a line of automobile tires
and tubes.
In 1921 he decided to try his luck at selling real silk hosiery, and much to his
amazement he frequently cleared from $60 to $100 per week. In 1922 he quit the road to
go back to his trade, working for a while in Dallas.
He came to Bryan in 1923 and has been engaged in the trade ever since. The barber's
business is far more profitable now than informer years. He says he is glad that bobbed
hair has become an institution, and believes this practice is hereto stay. His shop caters
to the ladies' trade, and Mr. GAYLE says their trade has materially increased business.
It is amusing to listen to some of the ladies grieve over the passing of their glory, but
he says that few ever have any regrets.
"When I Was 21" -December 17, 1926, p. 1
W. F. GELBER
"When I was 21 I was a bookkeeper for B. KACZER & Co., in Bryan," stated W. F.
GELBER, one of Bryan's youngest dry good merchants.
Mr. GELBER, upon graduation from high school, immediately went to work in this store.
"You see, I know nothing but the dry goods business. I used to work in the store just as
soon as school was out," he said.
Mr. GELBER worked in this store until it was destroyed by fire in December of 1917.
In June, 1923, he and his father, J. GELBER, bought out Philip HERMER, and he has
been in his present stand ever since. The firm formerly was known as J. GELBER & Son.
He is a director of the Chamber of Commerce, and a member of the Masonic lodge,
being a member of the chapter, Scottish Rite, and the Shrine.
"The best business we ever had was in 1918 and 1919, but even then we did not make
nearly as much money as J. L. EDGE tells about," he smilingly stated. His best year since
then was 1923, when the price of cotton was high and the yield large. He said he expected
business to be brisk from now until Santa Claus arrives.
"You see, I haven't very much to tell about. Wait until I get to bean old man," he said.
Bryan City Cemetery
William F. GELBER Born: 1892 Died: 1951
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"When I Was 21 " -November 1, 1926; p. 1
W. F. GIBBS
"When I was 21 years of age I was farming and raising stock at Madisonville," stated
W. F. GIBBS, prominent local merchant. "In my spare time I worked in my father's law
office, the late Judge W. C. GIBBS. I also worked in the county clerk's office part of the
time. I had finished high school in Madisonville two years before."
Mr. GIBBS came to Bryan 25 years ago, and has been selling dry goods, shoes, and
other gents' furnishings ever since. Friends of Mr. GIBBS state that no man in Bryan
knows more about men, women, and children personally in this section than he does.
For a number of years this progressive merchant was the head shoe buyer for the firm
of Burt NORWOOD. Among his co-workers in the store were W. R. THOMAS, now
manager of The Fair, and E. W. CRENSHAW of the City National Bank.
Bryan City Cemetery
William F. GIBBS Born: 11 Jun 1866 Died: 2 Apr 1948
Caroline CONN GIBBS Born: 13 Aug 1876 Died: 2 Feb 1962
"When I Was 21" -February 12, 1927 p.1
E. GRIESSER
"When I was 21 I was learning the baker's trade at Hot Springs, Ark.," said E.
GRIESSER, who has been engaged in the bakery business since William Jennings
BRYAN swept the nation with his "Cross of Gold" speech in Chicago in 1896.
Mr. GRIESSER was born in Baden, Germany, but came to the United States when 11
years old. When he came to the United States with his parents, he was supposed to go
to New Baden, but they stayed at Houston. After spending the winter there, he moved with
his parents to Calvert. At the age of 15 he had the misfortune to lose both his father and
mother within the same week, and has been upon his own resources ever since.
In 1890 he went to Hot Springs where he stayed three years. He then went to Chicago
to see the world's fair and work at the bakery trade. The cold weather was too much for
him, and spring found him back in Houston. In 1896 he came to Bryan to work for the
Texas Bakery at $10 per week and his board.
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The baker's business has doubled since he has been in Bryan, but he says that the
cost of flour and fuel and baker's wages are all so high that the profit has been
considerable cut. He now has to pay a good baker about $40 per week. The trade is
much more exacting now than formerly. They used of make only plain white bread, while
now they have to bake cream bread, rye bread, whole wheat, French, Pullman, and other
varieties. The sale of cakes has increased from nothing until it amounts to as much as the
bread business.
"You have to sell lots of bread and cakes to make any money. The individual sales
amount to so little," he lamented.
Bryan City Cemetery
Emil GRIESSER Born: 26 Apr 1876 Died: 30 Apr 1936
Emma B. (GERKE) GRIESSER Born: 15 Mar 1877 Died: 30 Nov 1963
"When I Was 21" -November 9, 1926, p. 1
Joe GROGINSKY
One of Bryan's most interesting characters is Joe GROGINSKY, local dry goods
merchant. Born in Poland, coming to the United States in his teens, he has become
assimilated as few foreigners ever are, and now is a valued citizen of Bryan.
"When I was 21 I was conducting a prosperous whisky business in Bryan, and engaged
in this line of endeavor here for 31 years. My business was so prosperous that the people
referred to my place as 'the Third National Bank of Bryan'," stated Mr. GROGINSKY. He
has been in the dry goods business here for 10 years, making 44 years of active business
dealings in the city.
In the days of his saloon, he sold mostly whiskey, fine wine and cigars. He never tried
to sell much beer. He sold whiskey in retail and wholesale quantities. During his long
career in the business he never once was intoxicated and discouraged his customers in
drinking too much of the beverage.
He left Poland when he was 17 years of age, landing in the United States at New York
City. After spending six months in New York State, he came to Texas, stopping at
Groesbeck and Kosse before moving to Bryan. He had a sister who had moved to Bryan
in 1878 and this caused him to come to the new continent.
Mr. GROGINSKY has gone in the extremes, having engaged in both the wet and dry
business. He admits that there was much more money in the former, but both lines have
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their advantages and disadvantages. One advantage of the dry good business is that his
patrons are of a higher class of people.
Since the Eighteenth Amendment has become effective, he is a staunch prohibitionist,
and if an election were held today he would vote a "dry" ticket. "It is inconceivable to return
to the old days of beer and whiskey. The world has progressed in such a way that liquor
and automobiles would not mix. If we had whiskey the drunks would soon kill off half the
people with their automobiles.
"Forty years ago fine whiskey sold for 75 cents and $1.00 per quart. No one ever
should touch bootleg whiskey--it is dangerous in the extreme and is as likely to kill as to
thrill," he stated.
Mr. GROGINSKY is a strong advocate of good schools, good roads, and civic
improvement. He has educated his three sons, Philip, Julius, and Gus, and all are
graduated of A. and M. College. He has a daughter who is 18 and he-wants her to receive
the best education possible. "I should be willing to finance my children if they wanted to
attend Harvard, Yale, or Oxford. Education is a great thing," declared Mr. GROGINSKY in
conclusion.
Bryan City Cemetery
Joe GROGINSKY Born: 1865 Died: 1934
Hannah GROGINSKY Born: 1870 Died: 1923
"When I Was 21 " -November 20, 1926, p. 1
Madison HALL
"I was going to school in Woodlawn Normal Institute in Woodlawn, Va.,"said Professor
Madison HALL, superintendent of the Bryan Public Schools, who ranks as one of the best
educators in Texas.
Mr. HALL, who has had a long career as a teacher, began his teaching career in
Virginia, where he remained for two years. His next venture was at Cowgill, Mo., where he
was superintendent for five years. He then went back to school, attending Kider Institute
at Kider, Mo.
Returning again to teaching school, he came to Texas. He was superintendent at
Runge for four years. From Southwest Texas he went to West Texas, "where the hunting
is fine," he said. He taught for three years out at Fort Stockton.
Again he went from teacher to student, and for two years he attended George Peabody
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College forTeachers at Nashville, which is perhaps the best teachers' college in the South.
He attended two regular sessions and several summers, and from this institution he
received B. S. and M. A. degrees, and has done some work on his Ph.D.
From Peabody he came to Bryan, where he has been for six years. He is a member
of the National Society for the Study of Education, the Superintendents' Department of the
National Educational Association, and of the American Society for the Advancement of
Sciences. He also is a member of the Masonic and Knights of Pythias lodges, and the
Methodist church.
In speaking of education, he said that it had been a subject of study of many of the
world's best minds. Education is no longer looked at from. the point of view of authority, of
what someone has said about it, but from the point of experimentation. Education accepts
no one's theories or ideas until they are proved to be correct. The modern scientific
method has revolutionized teaching, he said.
When asked if young people are worse today than when he was a boy, he said "no."
"Boys and girls do lots of things now that we did not do, and we did lots of things that the
boys and girls of today do not do. It is a 50-50 proposition.
"There is an attitude now among youths to find out things for themselves. They are not
going to accept something just because someone said it was true, but they are going to
find out for themselves. And this is the only way we can ever learn things.
"The present generation will go much further than the preceding generation, and all
because of the desire for experimenting and for learning the truth, whatever may be the
truth."
He said that he thought the good lady, who recently stated at aParent-Teachers
Association meeting that smoking was the rage among high school girls must have been
excited.
"When I Was 21" -February 14, 1927, p. 1
George HALSELL
"When I was 21 I was working for HILL Printing and Stationary Company of Waco as
foreman of the pressmen, for which I received $18 per week," stated George HALSELL,
half-owner of the HALSELL Motor Company of Bryan, Dodge dealers.
Mr. HALSELL learned the pressman's trade at Waco, starting in at 15 and receiving his
union card at 19. He worked for HILL Printing Company for 12 years.
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In 1910 he left for Dallas, and went to work for BARNHARDT Bros. and SPINDLER,
dealers in equipment for printing offices. He later, moved from Dallas to Kansas City,
where he was manager of the BARNHARDT branch for four years.
He came back to Texas in 1917 and opened up a branch office for the MILLER Saw
Company. In 1922 he came to Bryan to go into business with his brother, Kay HALSELL.
Mr. HALSELL, who sold type and presses in Bryan 20 years ago and attended all
meetings of the Texas Press association, one year had the distinction of selling $240,000
worth of equipment. While with the MILLER Saw Company he traveled over Texas,
Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arkansas, and Louisiana and ranked as the leading salesman in
the United States and Canada for this company.
He says that he enjoyed traveling, but that it became tiresome after several years.
When he agreed to join his brother in Bryan, he was in Pittsburgh and on his way to
Boston. "I did not know a thing in the world about the automobile business, but I was
willing to tackle it and be in business for myself," he said.
Bryan City Cemetery
George Dee HALSELL Born: 11 Sep 1877 Died: 21 Oct 1921
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ATKINS ............... ..................
BARNHARDT .......... ..................
BATTS ................ ..................
BENSON .............. ..................
BERRY ............... ..................
B OYETT ............... ..................
B OYETTE ............. ...................
BRADLEY ............. ..................
BRASHER ............. .............. 104,
BRYAN ................ ..................
BUCHANAN ............ .................. .
BULLOCK ............. ..................
CAR EY ................ ..................
CARSON .............. ...................
CARTER .............. ..................
CARY ................. ..................
CLARK ................ .............. 105,
COLEMAN ............. ...................
C O LMAN .............. ...................
CRENSHAW ........... ..................
CROW ................ ..................
DAR R ................. ..................
DARWIN .............. ...................
DAUGHERTY .......... ...................
D EARIN G .............. ...................
D ER D EN .............. ...................
DICKERSON ........... ..................
DONAVAN ............. ................. .
D UFFIE ............... ..................
D U N CAN .............. ..................
EC H O LS .............. ...................
EDGE ................. ..................
E D MIN STO N ........... ..................
EDWARDS ............ ........... 90, 105,
EFN O R ............... ...................
ELLIS ................. ..................
EVETTS ............... ..................
FAGAN ................ ..................
FAROUAR ............. ................. .
FAR RIS ............... ..................
FINN .................. ..................
FISHER .....:......... ..................
FISHMYER ............. ................. .
FREEMAN ............. ................. .
FULKERSON ........... .................. .
FULLER ............... ..................
FURGUSON ........... ...................
GAINER ............... ..................
GARDNER ............. ........... 92, 109,
GAYLE ................ .............. 110,
GELBE R .............. ..................
GE R KE ............... ..................
GIBBS ................ ..................
GILMORE .............. ..................
G R EER ................ .................
GRIESSER ............. ............. 112,
GROGINSKY ............ ............. 113,
GUSTAVUS ............. ................. .
HALL .................. .................
INDEX
104 HALS ELL ............... ............. 115,116
116 HAMILTON ............. ................. 100
105 HANEMAN .............. ................. 107
105 HAN U S ................ ................. 100
105 HARRIS ................ .....:........... 107
105 HARY .................. .................. 91
92 HAW KIN S .............. .................. 85
110 H EAR N E ............... .................. 98
105 H E R M E R ............... .....:........... 111
112 H EYMAN ............... .................. 87
85 HILL ................... ............. 107,115
100 HINNBER ............... ................. 107
106 H OLU B EC .............. .................. 88
87 H 00 D ................. ................. 107
106 H 00 PE R ............... .................. 86
105 H O R ETZS KY ............ .................. 90
106 HOWELL ............... ............. 107,110
85 HULL .................. .................. 85
85 HUNT ....._ ............ ... , ....... 91, 95, 109
112 H U RLEY ................ ..... ........... 107
106 HURSTON .............. ................. 107
105 JACKSON .............. ......:.......... 107
98 JACQUES .............. ................. 107
90 JAMES ................. .................. 85
89 JOHNSON .............. ................. 107
99 JONES ................. ................. 107
105 KACZER ............... ................. 111
106 KEOGH ................ ................. 105
106 LANDMANN ............. .................. 83
106 LAN D R U M .............. ................. 105
87 LANGFORD .~ ............ ................. 107
111 LAWLE R ............... ................. 101
106 LAWRENCE ............ ............... 97, 98
106 LEE ................... ................. 107
85 LEMON ................ ................. 107
106 LO D EN ................. ................. 107
106 LOVETT ................ ................. 107
106 MAB RY ................ ................. 104
106 MALO N E ............... ................. 107
106 MANFORD .............. .................. 97
106 MAR R .................. ................. 107
106 MARTIN ................ ................. 107
100 MATHIS ................ ................. 108
101 McBRAYER ............. ................. 100
97 McDAVITT .............. ................. 108
105 McG E E ................. .................. 83
86 McGREGOR ............ ............... 83, 86
104 M cIN NIS ................ ............... 83,84
110 McINTOSH .............. .................. 84
111 McKAY ................. ............. 104,109
111 McKENZIE .............. ........... 84, 85, 110
113 McLELLAN D ............ ............... 85,86
112 McLEOD ............... ............ 83, 86, 87
88 McMICHAEL ............ ........... 86, 87, 105
106 MIMIC HALE ............ .................. 87
113 McMILLAN .............. .................. 87
114 M cN EELEY ............. .................. 98
88 McQUEEN .............. .................. 87
114 McSWAIN .............. .................. 87
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MENDOLA .............. .................. 88
MERCER ............... .................. 88
MEREDITH ............. .................. 88
M E R KA ................ ............... 88,89
MIKE ................... ............... 89,90
MILBER G E R ............ .................. 90
MILLER ................ ................. 116
MILLICAN ............... ............... 90, 91
MINKERT ............... ............... 91, 92
M O O R E ................ .................. 87
M OS ELY ............... ................. 108
MOUNCE ............... .................. 92
MURRAY ......._ ........ ................. 108
N EVILLS ............... ................. 108
NEWMAN .............. .................. 88
N EWS O M .............. ................. 108
NORTON ............... ................. 108
NORWOOD ............. ................. 112
PAGE .................. ........... 83, 90, 101
PALERMO .............. ............... 95,96
PALM ER ............... ................. 108
PARK .................. .................. 96
PARKER ............... ............ 96-98, 101
PARKS ................. .................. 99
PATTER S O N ............ ................. 108
PERRY ................. ............. 104, 105
PEYTO N ............... ................. 108
PHELPS ................ ............. 105,108
PLAS EK ................ ................. 100
POLLO C K .............. ................. 108
PRICE ................. .............. 90,105
PRID DY ................ ................. 101
PR UITT ................ ................. 102
RAGSDALE ............. ................. 108
RECTOR ............... ................. 104
REEVES ............... ................. 108
REYNOLDS ............. ................. 108
RID E N S ................ ................. 108
ROGERS ............... ....:......... 85, 100
ROSENFIELD ........... ................. 100
RUSK .................. ................. 100
RYAN .................. ................. 108
SANDERS .............. .................. 97
SCHOVAJAN ............ ................. 100
SCOTT ................. ................. 100
SEALE ................. ................. 108
SHANNON .............. ................. 104
SMITH ................. .............. 83,108
SOUTH ................ .................. 85
SPENCER ............... ................. 85
SPINDLER ............... ................ 116
STUBENRAUCH .......... ................. 90
S U BE R .................. ................. 87
SYM M S ................. ................. 90
TABOR .................. ................. 99
TAYLOR ................. ................ 109
THOMAS ................ ................ 112
TIDWELL ................ ................ 105
VICTOR ................. ................ 109
VIVIO N .................. ................ 105
WALDROP .............. ................. 92
WALKER ................ ......... 87, 104, 109
WAM BLE ............. ................... 109
WAUL ............... ................... 109
WEAVER ............. ................... 104
WHITE ............... ............ 88, 100, 109
WORTHY ............. ................... 100
PUBLICATIONS BY BRAZOS GENEALOGICAL ASSOCIATION AND MEMBERS
Persons interested in the publications of the BGA may order them at the address listed below. 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: "Recorded Births in Brazos County, Texas 1850-1910.
Content: 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.
Title: "Descendants of Joshua JONES of Alabama and Solomon KING of North Carolina, 1771-1994"
Content: Story of Joshua JONES of Alabama and Solomon KING of North Carolina and their
descendants, 1771-1994. Over 8000 names, indexed. Author: Nadine Billingsley.
Title: "Brand and Mark Registrations for Brazos County Texas 1849-1900"
Content: 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. It has 121 pages, soft bound, over 2900 registrations and is indexed. The cost is
$17.97. Author: Nadine Billingsley.
Title: Index to Birth, Marriage and Death Records, 1876-1909, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Bryan,
Brazos County, Texas.
Content: Indexed, intended to assist the researcher in locating records at this church. 96 pages.
Compiler: Joanne Dominik Glowski, 4131 Bethel, Houston, TX 77092.
Title: Marriage and Death Records, 1877-1909, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Bryan, Brazos County,
Texas.
Content: A complete transcript of these records. Deaths start in 1894, with a few recorded before that
date. Includes a list of places of birth. 83 pages. Compiler: Joanne Dominik Glowski.
Title: "Italians of Steele's Store, Texas."
Content: Historical account of the Italian settlement at Steele's Store, Brazos County, Texas. Author:
Rosemary DePasquaie Boykin, 8407 Shadow Oaks, College Station, Texas 77845-4603.
Title: "Birds of Passage"
Content: An annotated listing of Italian 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 sale___s tax. Checks or money orders math=-payable to C&R Publications, 8407
Sh'~~-oW'°'~aks, College Station, TX 77845. Brochure and order form at:
http://members.tripod.com/~LWink2/Birds">BIRDS OF PASSAGE. Author: Rosemary
DePasquale Boykin
Title: "Italians of Steele's Store, Texas."
Content: Brazos Valley Italians. A Series of Interviews." 279 pgs. C& R Publications. College Station, TX.
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The Brazos County cemetery book has recently been published and is now available.
Included are 278 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 GENEALOGICAL ASSOCIATION
P.O. Box 5493
Bryan, TX 77805-5493
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