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Tenoxtitlan: Early Brazos Co. settlement ' 'Bill Page
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Bill PageDeath of Col. Milton Walker Sims
Death of Dr. J- R. Sims
From the Editor's Desk
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Birth year chart, old naming pattern, A genealogists' nightmare
CommunitY notes - cont.Janis Hunt
Combined trade edition - Sept' 12,1895 Janis Hunt
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BRAZOS GENEALOGIST
VOLUME XIX NUMBER 2
SPRING 1998
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Brazos Genealogist
Volume XIX Number 2 Bryan/College Station
Spring 1998 Texas
Tenoxtitlan: Early Brazos Co. Settlement
by Bill PAGE
The Brazos Co. area lacked organized settlements for most of its early history. For a
brief period in 1830 the future county was home to Tenoxtitlan, a military outpost.
Mexican officials viewed this region as vital. Located along the Old San Antonio Road, the
Brazos River lay about half way between San Antonio and Nacogdoches. One official went
so far as to say that Tenoxtitlan might someday serve as the capital of Texas.
On July 13, 1830, an expedition headed by Francisco RUIZ reached the Brazos River.
The Alamo Company, headed by RUIZ, brought with them twelve pack mules to transport
their supplies. They also had a new ox cart with three yokes of oxen, as well as a cannon
with ammunition. They also brought a forge and various other tools. Their orders were to
establish a military outpost on the San Antonio Road near the Brazos River.
RUIZ and the Alamo Company established a military post about seven tenths of a mile
south of the Old San Antonio Road, near the Brazos River, in present-day Brazos Co. The
settlement was located in AUSTIN’s Colony, probably on the league of land which had
been granted to W illiam MATHIS.
On July 16, 1830, General Manuel de MIER y TERRAN named the post Tenoxtitlan.
This was the Aztec name for Mexico City. During this period Mexican officials assigned
traditional Mexican names to several Texas locations.
The soldiers faced many problems. The area lacked a good water supply. None of their
Anglo neighbors understood Spanish, and none of the soldiers spoke English. They were
isolated from supplies. It was, for example, about 39 miles to the nearest sawmill.
The settlement was small. A report dated Aug. 1, 1830 noted that 67 men were detailed
to the post, but because of illness, desertions and men being on detail elsewhere, only 32
men were available for military duty. At that time, 698 peso’s worth of corn, plus frijoles and
hardtack were on hand. Although the military company was supposed to have a chaplain,
no priest was assigned to them until a few months after they had moved to another
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location.
In September, the settlement began to grow, when Mexican officials allowed soldiers
to send for their wives and families. But the community never got a chance to develop
further, for on October 17, 1830 the government permanently relocated it to a site further
north, across the river in modern-day Burleson County.
That was not quite the end of this community. On November 12, 1830, Alexander
THOMSON and his colonists arrived at the Brazos River. These settlers had entered Texas
in violation of Mexican law. Unable to proceed to their expected destination in
ROBERTSON’s Colony (north of the Old San Antonio Road), they camped in the deserted
military post of Tenoxtitlan.
At least nine American families lived in this makeshift community, possibly including
James LEDBETTER, Thomas J. WOOTEN, John SHERMAN, Everton KIMBERLY, among
others.
Eventually the colonists moved on -- leaving Tenoxtitlan as the first ghost town of
Brazos Co.
RUIZ eventually received a land grant in Brazos Co., though no evidence has been found
that he returned here to live.
Sources: McLEAN, Malcolm D., Papers Concerning Robertson’s Colony in Texas, vols. 4-5
Astride the Old San Antonio Road a History of Burleson County, Texas (1980)
The Bryan Daily Eagle October 5, 1912
Death of Col. Milton Walker SIMS
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A Brave Soldier, True Citizen and Christian Gentleman,
Full of Years and Honor, Has Entered into Rest
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Col. Milton Walker SIMS, born in W est Tennessee, January 10, 1831, died in Bryan,
Texas, October 4, 1912.
At 7:05 o’clock Thursday morning October 4, 1912, Col. Milton W alker SIMS breathed
his last at the old family home in this city. He had been in feeble health for two or three
years and much more so since the beginning of the present year. W ith Mrs. SIMS and his
daughter, Mrs. J. Fred SMITH of Dallas, he spent the summer at Chatauqua, N.Y., and
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enjoyed it greatly, though he failed to regain his fast ebbing strength. They returned a few
days ago and he was very feeble when he reached home and had not been able to leave
the house since. Two or three days ago his illness became critical and the members of the
family residing in other cities were called to his bedside. There was no special illness, no
great pain, only the coming to the end of the way of a long, a useful, a glorious life. Those
who watched beside him saw the faint taper as it burned shorter and dimmer and finally
it flickered and went out. Death came upon him so softly, so gently that it was scarcely
perceptible and like a little child he fell asleep in the bosom of his family. The god of day
had just risen and it was his last sunrise on earth. As the first bright shafts were filling the
world with a flood of golden glory, his great soul set sail for the haven of peace to find
anchorage in the Holy City, the New Jerusalem.
Colonel SIMS was born in Haywood county, Tennessee, January 10, 1831, but was
reared in Alabama and Mississippi. After attending the common schools of his home state,
his education was completed at Emma and Henry College, Virginia, where he graduated
with high honors. He came to Texas in 1857 and settled at Austin, where he entered upon
his chosen profession, the practice of law.
W hen the war between the states came on, being Southern born, reared and educated,
the cause of the South was his personal cause, and with all the devotion of an earnest soul
and a courageous heart, he responded at once when the alarm of war was sounded and
laying aside his law books, gave up his practice and went into the field to do duty under the
loved stars and bars.
Of Colonel SIMS as a soldier, his old war comrade, Capt. Charles L. MARTIN says:
“Tall and straight as one of the stately pines of Eastern Texas, with a strong and well knit
frame, an elastic step, a keen and piercing blue eye that beamed in kindliness on all his
fellowmen, a heart as tender as a woman’s, and as fearless as throbbed in the bosom of
any one of the noble palladins of the lost cause, he was a model soldier in the cause of our
beloved Southland in the four years of her travail and struggle against overwhelming odds
for her rights.”
In 1862 Brig. Gen. P. O. HEBERT was assigned to the command of the department of
Texas and the troops in the state. He was on General HEBERT’S staff with the rank of
major, and when that officer was relieved of the command of the department of Texas by
General MAGRUDER, and was sent in command of a brigade to Louisiana, Major SIMS
accompanied him and did service there in the field. He was in many important
engagements in Louisiana and Mississippi and displayed great military skill as well as
heroic courage of the highest type.
He was captured at Natchez, Miss., immediately after the fall of Vicksburg, and sent to
a number of federal prison, going at last to St. Louis and from there to Johnson’s Island
in Lake Erie. From there he was sent back to Vicksburg as he thought to be exchanged,
only to find to his dismay and horror that he had been condemned to be hanged. He was
again thrown in prison, but before the day of his execution the battle of Chickamauga was
fought and the federal troops at Vicksburg were ordered to the relief of General
ROSECRANZ. At the same time, the Confederate prisoners there were ordered sent to
Memphis. W hile on the way to Memphis, Major SIMS, in the darkness of night, leaped from
the boat into the surging waters of the Mississippi river and swam ashore. After days and
weeks of weariness and great hardships he at last rejoined his command.
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After remaining on duty for some time in Louisiana, Major SIMS was sent to Texas with
the rank of colonel, with orders to increase Col. B. M. BAIRD’s battalion to a regiment to
go to Arizona and New Mexico with a view of recapturing those territories, Colonel BAIRD
to command the expedition. The war, however, ended before the regiment got under way
and the expedition into New Mexico was not carried out.
The subject on the war and its associations was always sacred to Colonel SIMS, and
in late years he often talked of those stirring times. In his last illness, and while
unconscious, he frequently called the names of his old comrades, and was often in
conversations with them around the camp fires. They were dear to him to the last, and no
doubt as he entered into the “dark valley of the shadow,: he heard from out the stillness
and the distance their voices calling to him, and saw their camp fires burning brightly on
the hills of glory.
At the close of the war he set himself resolutely to the task of aiding in rehabilitating the
South, restoring order in Texas and rebuilding his own fortunes. He was in business in
Galveston for a time. Later, coming to Bryan, he engaged in the practice of law and
farming. His farming interests soon became so great as to require all his tim e and he gave
up his practice and devoted himself entirely to farming. He was highly successful and
amassed a handsome competence for himself and family.
Colonel SIMS was a man of unusual strength of character, and the lofty ideals and high
standard of honor and integrity he maintained shone in his clear blue eyes, and enveloped
his very personality with the dignity and nobleness of the true gentleman. Always quiet and
unassuming in his manner, even to modesty, he was none the less progressive and
ambitious as a man and a citizen, and while “pursuing the even tenor of his way,” was still
a tower of strength and manhood that recognized no obstacle and knew not defeat. He
took an active interest in all public affairs that transpired around him, and his impress upon
this community will live through the coming years. As a citizen he was one of God’s
noblemen, loyal to every obligation, true as steel to his duty and his idea of right, always
the soul of honor and integrity. As a husband and father, the excellence of his great nature
found its highest and holiest ideals of usefulness. Tender, kind, loving, thoughtful, yet firm
and unswerving in his duty, he was a tower of strength to his loved ones and ever their
bulwark of safety and security. He was a Mason, a member of the Baptist church, and it
could be truly said of him that he was in its highest sense, a Southern Christian gentleman.
He was twice married, his first wife being Miss Lucy RAGSDALE, and to this union two
children survive, Mr. Dan SIMS of South Texas and Mrs. Lucy CLARK of Dallas, wife of Mr.
Luther W . CLARK, editor of the Dallas-Galveston News. His second marriage was to Miss
Pattie W ILSON, and is survived by his widow and four children, viz: Mr. M. W. SIMS, Jr.,
and Dr. Bartlett SIMS of this city, Mrs. Charles H. MILLS of Corsicana, and Mrs. J. Fred
SMITH of Dallas. The profound sympathy of neighbors and friends goes out to the
bereaved ones in their great and abiding sorrow.
THE FUNERAL
The funeral was held from the First Baptist church at 3 o’clock this afternoon and the
services were conducted by the pastor, Dr. M. E. WEAVER. A very large number of the
colonel’s friends and the friends of the family were present to pay him their last homage.
The floral offerings, loving tributes from friends in Bryan and other cities over the state,
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were many, and as beautiful as it is possible to design. The following gentlemen acted as
pallbearers:
Honorary - W . E. SAUNDERS, Gen. H. B. STODDARD, H. O. BOATW RIGHT, L. L.
McINNIS, R. S. W EBB and John K. PARKER.
Active - J. R. ASTIN, Tyler HASW ELL, R. H. SEALE, J. A. McQUEEN, Robert
ARMSTRONG and J. Webb HOW ELL.
Bill PAGE
The Bryan Daily Eagle August 6, 1909
Death of Dr. J. R. SIMS
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An Aged and Honored Citizen of Bryan Entered Into Eternal Rest
Dr. J. R. SIMS died at his home in this city at 10 minutes past nine o’clock last night
after a long illness. For several years he had been quite feeble, rarely leaving his home,
and for some months had been confined to his bed.
He was a native of Tennessee, born in Boliver county December 13, 1828, making him
at the time of his death 80 years, 7 months and 23 days of age. After receiving his literary
education, he attended medical college in New Orleans, and afterwards graduated at the
University of Pennsylvania located at Philadelphia.
He was an ex-Confederate soldier and was a member of camp J. B. ROBERTSON, U.
C. V. During the war he served with distinction as a surgeon in the 43rd Mississippi
regiment.
Dr. SIMS came to Texas in 1867 and settled in Burleson county where he resided and
practiced medicine with much success until 1893 when he moved with his family to Bryan.
He was a perfect type of the Southern gentleman, quiet, unassuming, courteous to all
and the soul of honor. He was a kind and indulgent husband and father, and as a man and
citizen, was true to every duty and obligation of life. He enjoyed the confidence and highest
respect of all who knew him. He was a member of the Methodist church and lived the life
of a consistent christian [sic].
He leaves one brother, Col. M. W . SIMS of the city, and one sister, Mrs. M. F.
GANONG of Jonestown, Miss. He also leaves a wife and one son, Johnie SIMS, and one
daughter, Miss Mamie SIMS, of this city. The bereaved family and relatives have the deep
sympathy of all in their great sorrow.
He was laid to rest from his late home at 4:30 this afternoon, his pastor, Dr. Th.
MORRIS, conducting the funeral services assisted by Rev. J. T. CAUGHLEY. The
following gentlemen acted as pall bearers: R. K. CHATHAM, M. W . SIMS, Jr., E. J.
JENKINS, W . C. FOUNTAIN, D. MIKE and J. H. MAW HINNEY.
Bill PAGE
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From The Editor’s Desk
W elcome,
W e continue to publish articles on people from old newspapers. Included are tables
showing birth years of individuals from various censuses and a verse about a genealogical
nightmare (I’m My Own Grandpa). If you know of items like these that would interest
others, contact the editor.
The National Genealogical Society will hold its annual conference May 6-9 in Denver,
Colorado.
From the Computer Desk
H owdy,
I would like to introduce you to a few new great research sites available on the Internet.
The first site is "The Audited Republic Claims Index" for The Republic of Texas. The
Audited Republic Claims series includes claims for payment, reimbursement, or restitution
submitted by citizens to the Republic of Texas government from 1835 through 1846. The
records include supporting documents such as vouchers, financial accounts, military
records, receipts, notes, or letters. The only way to view these records is on microfilm
because the original records are so fragile. The On-line Index provides an alphabetical list
of indexed names with corresponding microfilm Reel and Frame numbers where the
indexed name appears in one or more Claims files. The microfilm reels are available
through Interlibrary Loan and in the Genealogy Collection of the Texas State Library and
Archives Commission. Point your browser to http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/lobby/rc to access
the alphabetical index. There you will find detailed instructions for accessing the index and
viewing the microfilm.
The next site is The 1850 U.S. Census "Online." The TXGenW eb Project has a goal
of getting all of the 1850 census for Texas online. Currently there are 19 out of 80 counties
that are completely online. There are two more that are indexed online and two more that
are partially online. That puts it at about 25% completion and more counties are being
worked on and should be coming online soon. Each county varies in the way the
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information is presented but the greatest advantage to having the census online is that by
using the find feature on your browser you can instantly search an entire county for a
name. If you find an ancestor you should always when possible double check the entry
against the microfilm copy. To use the 1850 census "Online" point your browser to
http://www.rootsweb.com/~txgenweb/census.htm.
The last site I want to introduce you to is the most exciting site that I have seen come
to the Internet. The United States Bureau of Land Management has made government
land records for the eastern states available on the W orld W ide Web. The GLO has been
supplying government land records on CD-ROM disks for a while for $15.00 each or more
but now you can access them on the W eb for free. You can search for any land grant. If
found, you can even download an image of the exact record of the grant. This is an
ongoing project; not all records are available yet. The states involved are Alabama,
Arkansas, Florida, Indiana, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Minnesota, Ohio,
and W isconsin. The service is free and can be found at: http://www.glorecords.blm.gov
I hope you find these sites useful.
Till next time,
"Research it online but remember to always verify what you find"
Trey HOLT
holt@txcyber.com
Birth Year Chart
These tables show the range of birth years for various age groups of individuals listed in
censuses from 1790 to 1840 that did not list the actual age.
1790 (Males); Females (only listed the total number of females)
Age Year
0 to 16 1774 to 1790
16 & up 1774 and before
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1800 (Males and females are the same)
Age Year
0 to 10 1790 to 1800
10 to 16 1784 to 1790
16 to 26 1774 to 1784
26 to 45 1755 to 1774
45 & up 1755 & before
1810 (Males and females are the same
Age Year
0 to 10 1800 to 1810
10 to 16 1794 to 1800
16 to 26 1784 to 1794
26 to 45 1765 to 1784
45 & up 1765 & before
1820 (Males)
(Females same as males, no category ages 16-18)
Age Year
0 to 10 1810 to 1820
10 to 16 1804 to 1810
16 to 18 1802 to 1804
16 to 26 1794 to 1804
26 to 45 1775 to 1794
45 & up 1775 & before
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1830 (Males and females are the same)
Age Year
0 to 5 1825 to 1830
5 to 10 1820 to 1825
10 to 15 1815 to 1820
15 to 20 1810 to 1815
20 to 30 1800 to 1810
30 to 40 1790 to 1800
40 to 50 1780 to 1790
50 to 60 1770 to 1780
60 to 70 1760 to 1770
70 to 80 1750 to 1760
80 to 90 1740 to 1750
90 to 100 1730 to 1740
100 & up 1730 & before
1840 (Males and females are the same)
Age Year
0 to 5 1835 to 1840
5 to 10 1830 to 1835
10 to 15 1825 to 1830
15 to 20 1820 to 1825
20 to 30 1810 to 1820
30 to 40 1800 to 1810
40 to 50 1790 to 1800
50 to 60 1780 to 1790
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60 to 70 1770 to 1780
70 to 80 1760 to 1770
80 to 90 1750 to 1760
90 to 100 1740 to 1750
100 & up 1740 & before
Old Naming Pattern
The following old naming pattern was a common practice. Though not an invariant
tradition, it may give a clue about the name of grandparents whose names are often
elusive in genealogical research.
The first son was named after the father’s father
2 son mother’s fathernd
3 son fatherrd
4 son father’s eldest brotherth
The first daughter was named after the mother’s mother
2 daughter father’s mothernd
3 daughter motherrd
4 daughter mother’s eldest sisterth
It was also a common practice, especially among Quaker families, to give their children
Biblical names.
Source: North Carolina Genealogical Society Newsletter - Volume 14, No. 1 - Jan. - Feb.
1990; Louisiana Genealogical Register - Volume XXXVII(2): 101 - June 1990
A GENEALOGIST’S NIGHTMARE
I’m My Own Grandpa!
Many, many years ago, when I was twenty-three,
I was married to a widow, who was pretty as could be.
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This widow had a grown-up daughter who had hair of red;
My father fell in love with her and soon they too were wed.
That made my dad my son-in-law and changed my very life,
For my daughter was my mother ‘cause she was my father’s wife.
To complicate the matter, even though it brought me joy,
I soon became the father of a bouncing baby boy.
My little baby then became a brother-in-law to Dad
And so became my uncle, though it made me very sad,
For if he was my uncle, then that also made him brother
Of the widow’s grown-up[ daughter, who of course was my stepmother.
Chorus
I’m my own grandpa, I’m my own grandpa --
It sounds funny I know, but it really is so --
Oh, I’m my own grandpa!
Father’s wife then had a son, who kept them on the run.
He became my grandchild, for he was my daughter’s son.
My wife is now my mother’s mother and it makes me blue
‘Cause altho she is my wife, she is my grandmother too.
If my wife is my grandmother, then I’m her grandchild
And every time I think of it, it nearly drives me wild,
For now II have become the strangest case you ever saw:
As husband of my grandmother, I am my own grandpa!
Chorus
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[Always eager to do things for others, Barbara GOUDREAU painstakingly transcribed this
for us from an old Guy LOMBARDO record after we had laughingly reminisced about it.
The label credits Latham & Jaffee, but our thanks are due to Barbara for sharing it with us
all.]
[Taken from Austin Genealogical Society, vol. XXVIII, No. 3 - Sept. 1987, p. 125]
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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 Ebenezer and Grassburr News are highlighted. Transcribed by
Janis HUNT.
EBENEZER
July 27, 1899, p.3. col.1
Correspondence. From Ebenezer. As I have never seen any news from old "Nip and
Tuck," I will try and give the readers a few dots.
Most of the farmers cotton in spots has the rust very badly since the flood.
Elder W . E. MEREDITH went to Mr. Joe SEALE's Tuesday.
Prof. G. B. POST and wife, who have been visiting relatives in this community, deft for
their home in Johnson county Sunday.
Misses Laura CARROLL, Dee POST and Florence MEREDITH, visited the Misses
W HEELESS of Ficky, Sunday.
Miss Clydie MEREDITH is spending the week at Steep Hollow. She is attending the
singing school at that place.
Elder W.E. MEREDITH and family and J. P. POST and family attended preaching at
Zions Rest Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. CARGILL, who has been visiting her mother in Bryan, returned home Sunday.
Mr. Abe CARROLL and family visited relatives at Cartwheel Friday.
Mr. Alex CARROLL visited relatives at Harvey Saturday.
Mr. Geo. EDGE and wife and Jas. SHAW and family, of Harris School House, visited
Mrs. EDGE Sunday.
Mrs. PEARSON and daughter, Miss Lillie, of Bryan, visited Mrs. HUGGINS Sunday.
A few of our young people attended the ice cream supper at Mr. Jay HARRIS' of
Clairmont Tuesday night.
Mrs. CARROLL and daughter Miss Laura, went to Bryan Friday.
Mrs. N. A. MOTT and Miss Lula POST, visited Miss Cora GALLITIN of Cottonwood
Saturday.
July 18th Perry W inkle
August 3, 1899, p.3, col.1
Correspondence. Ebenezer News. W e are having a great deal of sickness in and
around our community. Among those on the sick list last week were Miss Edna POST,
Elder W .E. MEREDITH and Mrs. B. A. HUGGHINS.
Miss Clyde MEREDITH returned home from Zions Rest Saturday.
There was only a few from here that attended the picnic at Cedar last Friday.
Misses Olia CARROLL, Dee POST, and Alex CARROLL attended the lst day of the
singing school at Zions Rest Friday and report having a nice time.
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There was preaching at this place last Sunday, but there were only a few present.
Quite a crowd of young folks from here attended the dance at Mr. GALLITIN's of
Clairmont, W ednesday night.
Messrs. W alter and Dee CARGILL of Cartwheel came up Sunday.
Mr. L. M. POSS and daughter, Miss Arra and two little boys of Madison county came
over Friday visiting relatives.
Messrs Alex CARROLL, W alter and Dee CARGILL went to Harvey W ednesday.
Mrs. N.A. MOTT went to Bryan Thursday.
Miss Florence MEREDITH left for her Grandpa SEALE’s at Kurten Thursday where she
intends to spend a week or two.
Messrs. L. M. POSS and A. J. FLOYD visited Bryan Friday.
Mr. J.P. POST and family went to Pleasant Grove, Grimes county Saturday visiting
friends and relatives.
Pansy
August 24, 1899, p.3, col.2
Correspondence. From Ebenezer. I will with pleasure try and give the news from our
little community once again.
Mr. W. A. FLOYD left for his future home in Johnson county the 11th of this month. We
regret to see him leave, but Brazos county's loss is Johnson county's gain.
Messrs. Abe CARROLL and family, J. P. POST and family, C. H. HOLMES and Elder
W . E. MEREDITH attended church services at Primitive Baptist church at Zion's Rest
Saturday and Sunday.
Among those on the sick list are Misses Laura CARROLL, Florence MEREDITH and
little W alter HOLMES.
Miss Daisy SLAUGHTER of Cottonwood is visiting her aunt, Mrs. N.A. MOTT this week.
Mr. Robert CARROLL and family, Miss Donnie ANDREW S of Harvey, was visiting here
Saturday and Sunday.
There was preaching at this place Sunday by Messrs. W HITE and MOONEY.
Mr. Olie BUCKHAULTS went to W heelock Sunday.
Miss Mattie ZIMMERMAN of Cottonwood, was visiting the family of her uncle, Mr. J. C.
SHAW , Sunday.
Mr. J.M. MOORE and family of Kurten, were here Sunday.
Mrs. N. A. MOTT visited Cottonwood Friday.
Mr. Benson CARROLL returned home from Harvey last week.
Mr. G. W . MANSEL was in our community last week from Cottonwood.
Mr. Dee CARGILL of Cartwheel is in our vicinity this week.
Mrs. E.C. PEARSON and daughter, Miss Lillie, of Bryan, spent last week with Mrs.
HUGGHINS.
Misses Maggie W ILSON and Minnie ALLEN of Benchley, attended preaching here
Sunday.
W hat has become of the correspondents of Kurten and Fickey? I have not seen any
news from either place in a good while.
Mrs. W HEELESS of Fickey and Miss Maggie W ILSON visited Mrs. HUGGHINS
Saturday evening.
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Quite a crowd from this place attended the funeral of Little Walter HUGGHINS at W ixon
Sunday morning.
Messrs. PEARSON and HALL of Bryan were out at Mrs. HUGGHINS Sunday.
W ishing The Eagle success.
Elissa
August 31, 1899, p.3, col.1
Correspondence. From Ebenezer. Everybody is busy picking cotton.
W e are having some awful warm weather.
Prof. BULLOCK of W ixon, was in our community Friday.
Little Denton POSt was taken very sick last Thursday, but am glad to state is now much
better. Lula POST is also sick.
Mr. George FLOYD went to W ixon Saturday.
Mrs. HUGGHINS has been visiting relatives in Bryan this week.
There was preaching at this place Saturday night and Sunday by Elder I. J. TAYLOR
of Madisonville.
Among those present on Sunday were Messrs. SCROGGINS and family and Tommie
DUKE of Iola, and John DEAN, of Kurten, I.J. HOLLIGAN and wife and Messrs. RISINGER
and Noah THOMPSON of Zion's Rest, also Misses Lizzie and Pearlie W HEELESS of
Fickey, and Mr. and Mrs. JAMES of Madison county.
Mr. Benson CARGILL went to Cartwheel Monday.
Mrs. W HEELESS and daughter of Fickey, visited Mrs. CARROLL Sunday.
Dr. EDGE's son, Paul, of Kurten, attended church here Saturday night.
W e are sorry to report the illness of Mrs. M. R. FLOYD. Hope to see her up again soon.
Eldee
September 28, 1899, p.3, col.3
Correspondence. From Ebenezer. W e are having some very pleasant weather now.
The Eagle hustler was in our vicinity Thursday.
Mrs. M. E. CARROLL went to Bryan Saturday.
Mr. Fred CARGILL and family of Cartwheel visited relatives here Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. Dr. EDGE of Kurten visited Mrs. MEREDITH Thursday.
W alter EDGE left for Huntsville Normal Institute. W e wish him success in all his
undertakings.
Mr. J. P. POST and family and Elder MEREDITH went to Zions Rest Saturday.
The young people spent a most pleasant evening at Mrs. S. A. EDGE's Saturday at an
ice cream supper.
There was a lemonade party at Mr. Ab CARROLL's Saturday night.
Messrs. Alex CARROLL, W alter and Dee CARGILL went to Fickey Saturday evening.
Mr. W alter EDGE went to Cottonwood Saturday evening.
Miss Mattie ZIMMERMAN and brother Roy, of Cottonwood attended the ice cream
supper at Mrs. EDGE's Saturday night.
Owing to the illness of the preacher there was no preaching here Sunday.
W e are sorry to learn of the death of little Ollie KENNEDY of Benchley. The bereaved
ones have our heartfelt sympathy.
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Mr. Will LAW RENCE of Alexandria visited his mother, Mrs. HENDERSON who was
very sick last week.
W e are sorry to note the illness of Mrs. MOORE; hope to see her up again soon.
Mr. A. J. FLOYD and family visited Mr. SMITH's family at Kurten Sunday.
Mrs. W HEELESS and children of Fickey attended the ice cream supper Saturday night.
Mr. Olie BUCKHAULTS attended church at Wesson Saturday night.
W e had a very good rain here Sunday, which was needed badly.
Prof. John MOORE and family of Kurten, spent Sunday with his parents at this place.
Elders J. C. DENTON and I. J. TAYLOR of Madisonville are visiting here this week.
Mabel
September 28, 1899, p.3. col.3
Correspondence. Ebenezer. The farmers have most of their cotton out.
There was preaching at the residence of Elder W . E. MEREDITH Tuesday night by
Elders DENTON and TAYLOR of Madisonville.
Mrs. N. A. MOTT visited Miss Cora GALLATIN of Cottonwood Tuesday.
Mr. Henry ADKINS came up from Rock Prairie Friday visiting his sister, Mrs. Jessie
CARROLL, of this place.
Mr. W ash THOMPSON attended services here Sunday.
Preaching at J. P. POST's Saturday night with a small crowd in attendance.
Mr. Jessie W HEELER of Fickey attended preaching Saturday night.
"A Bee" your letter was very interesting; who don't you write oftener.
Mrs. G. BUCKHAULTS and little son Clevy visited Kurten Saturday evening.
Mrs. S. A. EDGE and son, Denton visited Dr. DRUMMOND of Clairmont Saturday.
Mr. Edward EDGE attended church at W esson Saturday night.
Mr. Geo. EDGE of Harris school house attended church here Sunday.
Messrs. A. D. EDGE, Alex CARROLL and Miss Laura CARROLL are on the sick list this
week.
The farmers here have raised quite a lot of peanuts for the winter.
Mrs. MOTT and her father Mr. GORDON attended church at W esson Sunday.
Mabel
October 5, 1899, p.3, col.3
Correspondence. From Ebenezer. Cool Weather.
Crops about all gathered.
Mrs. MOTT and Mrs. HUGGHINS visited Mrs. GALLITIN, of Clairmont, Tuesday.
Mrs. Dr. BARLOW , of Panky, visited Mrs. G. BUCKHAULTS W ednesday.
Mrs. NICHOLS and daughter, Miss Lillie, called on Mrs. MOTT, Thursday.
Mrs. CARROLL and Mrs. CARGILL visited Bryan Saturday.
Elder W. E. MEREDITH and family spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mr. Joe
SEALEs' family of Kurten.
Messrs. Ab CARROL, W alter and Dee CARGILL, went to Cartwheel Sunday.
Quite a crowd of young folks from this place attended the Association at Reliance
Sunday.
Mr. C. H. HOLMES and family visited Dr. DRUMMOND's family of Clairmont, Saturday
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and Sunday.
Mrs. MOTT and Mrs. CARROLL attended the funeral of Mrs. Joe ELLISON, Sunday,
at W ixon.
Mr. Eddie BLACK of W heelock, visited relatives here Sunday.
Mr. Benson CARROLL, came home sick from Ft. Bend county, Friday.
Modeska
October 12, 1899, p.3, col.3
Correspondence. Ebenezer. Most of the young people of this community attended the
sociable and candy breaking at Mrs. CARROLL's Saturday night.
Quite a crowd from here attended church at Kurten Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. J. P. POST and little boys visited Mr. SCROGGINS of Anderson Prairie
Saturday and visited Iola Sunday.
Those on the sick list this week are Mrs. EDGE and Miss Florence MEREDITH.
Mrs. Dr. DRUMMOND spend Saturday night with Mrs. Mattie HOLMES.
Mr. John EDGE and family of W ixon, visited Mrs. S. A. EDGE Sunday.
Henry ATKINS of Rock Prairie was here Sunday.
Lonzo and Robt. BUCKHAULTS and Albert PHILIPS of W ixon, Guy HARRIS of Harris
school house, Jesse WHEELESS of Fickey and Paul EDGE of Kurten attended the
sociable at Mrs. CARROLL's Saturday night.
Mrs. MOTT visited Bryan Sunday.
Eld. MEREDITH and son, Thad, visited Mr. and Mrs. Joe SEALE of Kurten, Saturday.
Modeskay
November 2, 1899, p.3, col.1
Correspondence. From Ebenezer. Elder W .E. MEREDITH is visiting his brother, Elder
J. MEREDITH, of Freestone county, this week.
There was singing at A. J. FLOYD's Saturday night, with a large attendance and nice
music.
Mr. J. P. POST and family visited friends and relatives at Madisonville Friday and
returned home Monday.
Mrs. Mattie HOLMES and little son attended the Free Baptist Association at W ellborn
Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack JONES, of Harvey, visited Mrs. M. E. CARROLL Sunday.
Misses Laura CARROLL and Dee POST and Mr. W alter CARGILL visited friends at
Fickey Sunday eve.
Mr. Benson CARROLL spent Saturday at Harvey, with relatives.
Preaching at this place Monday by Elders CASEY and MOORE.
Mr. Thad MEREDITH visited relative below Kurten Sunday.
There was a musicale at the resident of Mrs. S. A. EDGE Thursday night. The music
was furnished by Messrs. E. I. and Denton EDGE, with organ and violin. Those present
report a most enjoyable time.
Mrs. MOTT and her father, Mr. GORDON attended church services at W esson Sunday.
Mrs. FULLER and daughter, Miss Kittie, of Cottonwood, visited Mrs. MOTT Monday.
Miss Florence MEREDITH is on the sick list this week.
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Modeska
November 9, 1899, p.3, col.1
Correspondence. From Ebenezer. Hog killing weather.
Two big frosts.
Mr. Noah THOMPSON and Miss Ida HOLLIGAN of Zion's rest, visited friends here
Saturday and Sunday.
The sociable at Mrs. CARROLL's Saturday, was enjoyed by all present.
Quite a crowd from this place attended the W orker's Institute at Cottonwood Sunday.
Little Belle STEW ARD, of Kurten, is visiting relatives here this week.
Mrs. W HEELESS and daughters, Misses Lizzie and Pearl, of Fickey, visited friends
here Sunday.
Mr. Chess POWELL and family and Miss Fronia DUKE, of Iola, spent Tuesday night
with Mr. J. P. POST's family and left W ednesday for Bryan.
Mrs. MOTT and Miss Clyde MERE ... [missing piece of paper--check Daily Eagle] ... is
visiting relatives here this week.
Mr. Benson CARROLL is on the sick list this week.
Mr. Sam JONES, of Harvey, visited friends here Monday.
Lula POST spent a few days with Miss Pearl W HEELESS, of Fickey this week.
Elder MEREDITH and family spent Sunday with Mr. Joe SEALE's family of Kurten.
Mr. Alex CARROLL visited his brothers at Harvey Sunday.
Miss Lizzie W HEELESS returned home Sunday after spending a few days with Mrs.
MOTT.
Modeska
November 23, 1899, p.3, col.2
Correspondence. From Ebenezer. Miss Emily SHRAM of String Prairie, was in our
community Friday.
Mr. Jim GORDON of Georgetown, and Mr. John W ELLS of Bartlett, visited Mrs. MOTT
and father, Mr. GORDON, Sunday.
Mr. M. JONES and wife, and Misses Gussie and Annie FREEMAN of Steep Hollow,
visited Mrs. M. C. CARROLL Sunday.
Mr. Ab CARROLL gave the young folks a candy breaking here Saturday night.
Miss Emma COBB of W ixon, attended the candy breaking here Saturday night.
Messrs. Olie BUCKHAULTS and Ed EDGE and Misses Minnie and Effie
BUCKHAULTS visited relatives at W heelock Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Daisy SLAUGHTER of Cottonwood, is spending a few days this week with her
aunt, Mrs. MOTT.
Alice FLOYD is on the sick list this week.
Mrs. CARROLL and daughter, Miss Laura, attended church services at Kurten Sunday.
Some of the young people from here attended singing at Kurten Sunday evening.
News is scarce, more anon.
Modeska
November 30, 1899, p.3, col.4
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Correspondence. From Ebenezer. Mr. Tom SEALE of Lampases, is visited his father,
Mr. Joe SEALE, who is very sick.
Van GORDON, after spending a few days with his sister, Mrs. MOTT, and father, Mr.
Chas. GORDON, left for his home at Brownwood Sunday.
Mrs. CARROLL and Mrs. POST visited Mrs. W HEELESS Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. George MANSEL and little daughter, Anna, of Cottonwood, visited A. J.
FLOYD's family Sunday.
Elder MEREDITH and family spent Saturday and Sunday with Mr. Joe SIKES family.
W e are sorry to hear of the illness of Mr. Joe SEALE, and hope to hear of his recovery
soon.
Mrs. BARLOW of Pankey, was in our community Monday.
Mr. Tommie W HEELES of Fickey was in this vicinity Sunday.
Miss Lillie NICHOLS of Clairmont, visited Mrs. MOTT, Monday.
Prof. John MOORE and family of Kurten, spent Sunday with his parents here.
Modeska
December 28, 1899, p.3, col.1
Correspondence. From Ebenezer. Nearly everybody from here attended the funeral
of Mr. Joe SEALE Sunday Dec. 24, at the Seale's cemetery. Mr. SEALE’s was one of
Texas old pioneer citizens, and was in his 77th year of life. He leaves a wife and four
children and a host of friends to mourn his loss. But dear one mourn not, for your loss is
his eternal gain. He can not come to you, but you can to him. Oh, may we all meet his
around the shining throne of God.
Mr. Eli MEREDITH and family and mother of Alabama, arrived here Thursday. They
intend to make their future home near Reliance.
Ed EDGE has been spending a few days in Bryan.
Mr. Benson CARROLL and Miss Edna POST were united in marriage by Elder
MEREDITH W ednesday night, Dec. 20, at the home of the brides parents in this
community in the presence of their friends and relatives. The Eagle joins their friends in
wishing the young couple a long and happy life.
Mrs. BARLOW and Mrs. MERRITT of Pankey spent one day last week with Mrs.
BUCKHAULTS.
Mr. P. H. DUDLEY and family and Messrs. John DUDLEY, Joe POSS and sister, Miss
Arra all of Zulrich, visited relatives here last week.
Mr. F. M. POSS and little daughters returned to their home in Grimes county Thursday.
Mr. Ab CARROLL moved to Zion Rest last week. W e regret very much his leaving our
community.
Miss Lizzie W HEELESS of Fickey spent Saturday and Sunday with Miss Laura
CARROLL.
Messrs. John and Robert CARROLL and families of Harvey visited their mother here
last week.
Miss Ella ROSS and brother Tom of Harvey visited friends here W ednesday.
Miss Mattie ZIMMERMAN of Cottonwood called on Mrs. MOTT Monday.
Elder DENTON of Madisonville is visiting friends here this week.
Mrs. John BLACK of W heelock came down Tuesday. She with her brother, Mr. George
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BUCKHAULTS, left for their old home in Alabama, to spend the holidays with their mother
and other relatives.
W ishing the many readers of The Eagle a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
Modeska
January 4, 1900, p. 2, col.2
Ebenezer. A happy new year to all.
One more Christmas gone and I guess everybody enjoyed it.
Several of our young people attended the Christmas tree at Wickson Christmas night,
which was largely attended.
The dance at Mr. Jessie CARROLL's Monday night was a grand success.
Messrs. Henry, Clint and Joe ADKINS and sister Miss Sallie and Misses Lillie and Dora
BATTLE and brother Horace, all of Rock Prairie, were here Christmas.
Mrs. ZIMMERMAN and children of Cottonwood spent Christmas with Mrs. EDGE.
W m. PITTMAN, Herbert MEREDITH and Eld. John MEREDITH and daughter Miss
Elma, of Freestone county spent several days here last week.
Miss Emma LANDERS of Payne Prairie, was a visitor here Christmas.
John and Radford MOORHEAD of Houston county returned home Tuesday.
Tom SEALE of Lampassas and R. STEW ART of Kurten were here Sunday.
Mrs. M.E. CARROLL and Mrs. Lula POST are visiting on Rock Prairie this week.
Mrs. Nash BUCKHAULTS and children of W esson, spent Monday night at Mrs. Geo.
BUCKHAULTS, they were on the way to their future home on Payne Prairie.
Mr. C. H. HOLMES and family visited relatives in Bryan New Years day.
Misses Georgia McDOW ELL and Julia PLAGENS of String Prairie were visitors in our
community Sunday.
Elder John MEREDITH preached at A.J. FLOYD's Saturday evening.
Modeska
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GRASSBURR NEWS
October 27, 1898, p.3, col.1
County News. Grassburr News. W e had a nice rain in this section of the country last
Sunday evening and a brisk norther since.
Mr. W m. REED happened to ______ an accident about two or three ______ by falling
down while attempting to walk down the creek bank, dislocating his knee.
Mr. Rafe BOAN is quite sick at this writing.
Mrs. Jake HOLLEN and little babe are sick at this time. W e hope they will soon recover.
School started at Grassburr on the 17th of this month with Mr. Horace FERGUSON as
teacher.
Mrs. D. S. LLOYD has been sick, but we are glad to learn she is improving.
Mrs. Nettie REED and Miss Lizzie SLAUGHTER spent the day at Mrs. SHIRLEY's
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Sunday and had quite a nice time.
Miss Lizzie SLAUGHTER spent this afternoon with Mrs. BOEN.
Iture
The following is a series of items on the Combined Trade Edition of The Brazos Pilot and
Bryan Eagle on September 12, 1895. Transcribed by Janis HUNT.
A. W . BUCHANAN
Individuals clothe themselves with a garment of reputation woven of god or bad material
according to the character of their lives. A life of upright conduct, unwavering integrity and
faithfulness in the discharge of duty gives a man the love of friends and the respect of even
those who are enemies. Those who know the present affable, and accommodating
postmaster of Bryan will recognize in him the lines we have drawn. Amos Wilson
BUCHANAN was born in DeSoto parish, La., march 23, 1857, and moved
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ with his $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Hollow
community. In early life he attended the public schools of the county and engaged in
farming. Becoming identified with the Grange in 1883, he master the principles of the
order and rose rapidly in his honors, being state lecturer from '87 to '89 and secretary of
the state Grange from '89 to '93. He was also a member of the Twentieth legislature,
representing Brazos county in 1887. Mr. BUCHANAN moved with his family to Bryan in
1890 and engaged in the newspaper business as editor and proprietor of the Pilot. He was
appointed postmaster by President CLEVELAND, March 4, 1894, and is now serving with
entire satisfaction to the community in that capacity.
In religion Mr. BUCHANAN is a Baptist, in politics of course a democrat. He is also a
member of the Knights of Pythias, A. O. U. W . and W oodmen of the W orld. He was
married in 1882 to Miss Anna PETERS and has an interesting family and a pleasant home.
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A. J . B U C H ANAN
A. J. BUCHANAN, editor and proprietor of the Brazos W eekly Pilot, having resided in
Brazos county for more than a quarter of a century, and served the people in a public
capacity, is well known throughout the entire county, and is closely identified with the
people and their interests.
Mr. BUCHANAN was born in Calcasieu parish, La., on the 3rd day of September, 1861.
In 1868 he settled with his father's family at Steep Hollow, five miles east of Bryan, where
he resided and was engaged in farming and attending the country schools till 1880. On the
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14th of September, 1880, he entered W aco University at W aco, Texas, where he
graduated after four years arduous study on the 19th day of June, 1884, with the highest
honors of his class, and had conferred upon him the degree of Bachelor of Arts. On the
2nd day of November of the same year he was elected clerk of the district court of Brazos
county, which office he held for four consecutive years, with credit to himself and entire
satisfaction to his constituency.
He was married on the 10th day December, 1885 at the first Baptist church of Belton,
Texas. Rev. Rufus C. BURLESON of W aco officiating, to Miss Stella ALLEN, daughter of
Dr. Frank ALLEN of that city. Two children, Agnes Augu sta and Albert Franklin, have
blessed their union.
After retiring from office, he engaged in the newspaper business in the summer of
1889, which calling he has since followed with the exception of a short intermission.
At present he is editor and proprietor of the Brazos Pilot, the pioneer of Brazos county
journalism, and enjoys to a large extent the confidence and good will of his fellow men.
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JOHN M. CALDWELL - Jewelry, Watches, Clocks and Silverware
John M. CALDW ELL has justly been termed the W ide-Awake jeweler of Bryan. He is
a man who lets no grass grow under his feet when it comes to hustling business--hunting
bargains for his customers, and by his prompt attention to business and sharp lookout for
their interests, getting customers for his bargains. He lets no dust accumulate on shelf-
worn goods, but gives you a bargain in order to make a trade and a friend, and keep his
stock fresh and new and stylish.
Mr. CALDW ELL was born in Carroll county, Mississippi in 1861. He got a public school
education and pulled out for Texas in 1882. He worked at the jewelry business for eleven
years here in Bryan, with Mr. John T. W YSE and learned the practical part of it from an
expert whom the firm employed four years. In 1892 he began business for himself, and has
made things hum in the jewelry line in Bryan ever since.
He has now a large stock of diamonds, watches, clocks, jewelry, silverware and
novelties. He has the finest spectacles made, and is able to fit anybody's eyes perfectly
and satisfactorily.
In watch, clock, and jewelry repairing, there is no more proficient workman in the state
than Mr. CALDW ELL.
[Line missing from micro-film] Miss Estelle COLLINS of Bryan, in 1890, and has a family
of wife and three children. He is a Knight of Pythias, a Knight of the Macabees, and a
member of the Episcopal church, and a democrat.
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His jewelry store is in Mr. G. W. NORRELL's drug store. You will find that his show
cases and his big safe are full of the most stylish and the latest jewelry, watches, silver
goods, etc., to be found. Give him a call and you will be treated right.
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MALCOLM CARNES
W as born at Sparta, W hite county, Tenn., March 25, 1870. Attended the private schools
of his state in early manhood and came to Texas in 1881. Attended the public schools of
this state for a number of years. Began the newspaper business with the Texas Farmer,
then published at Belton when 16 years old, and has since occupied various positions from
devil to editor, on different newspapers throughout the state. Came to Bryan June 16, 1892
and became connected the Bryan Eagle, becoming editor of the paper early in 1893, and
one of the proprietors in 1894. Follows the newspaper business because he likes it, and
to make a living he appreciated very much the kind and generous treatment he has
received at the hands of the people of Bryan and Brazos county, $$ wishing that it may be
continued in the future and merited more fully. The Eagle has also been democratic and
will so continue, but its editor thinks more of the material prosperity and $$ building of this
town and county, than of parties, men and measures, and will expend such limited energy
and ability as he may possess principally along the latter line, being for everything that is
good for home and home people, and against everything which is not.
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A. B. CARR, JR. - Hardware, Implements, Etc.
June 1, 1894, Mr. J. Allen MYERS opened a large and complete stock of hardware in
the Bonneville building on W est Main street, having previously fitted up in superb style for
the reception of his goods by putting in new shelving and close fitting boxes, for all light
hardware preventing rust; excluding dust and greatly facilitating and expediting the
accommodation of the trade. The business prospered from the first, and so liberally did Mr.
MYERS advertise, it soon became known far and wide over this and adjoining counties,
and put lethargic competitors to hustling and spreading printer's ink themselves in order
to keep from being distanced in the race for success. On January 1 of the present year,
Mr. A. B. CARR, Jr., became a partner in the business, the firm name being MYERS &
CARR, and on the 7th day of the present month Mr. CARR bought out the remaining half
interest of Mr. MYERS and will continue to conduct the business at the same place and to
hold it up to its past and present standard of excellency. He carries a stock valued at
$20,000, including every kind of light and heavy hardware, stoves, wagons, implements,
tin-ware, crockery, glass, earthen, wooden and willow ware; also iron piping, well tubing,
bar iron, coal, wagon material, belting, steam fittings, paints and oils. He is also agent for
the Smith wagons, bois d'arc felloes; Buck's Stoves and Ranges, John Deere Plows and
Cultivators, Hero Cane Mills, and Evaporators, Buckeye Mowers and Reapers, Lightning
Steel, Hay Presses, Chieftain Hay Rakes, and the Celebrated Long Reacher, Baker
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Perfect Barbed Wire. He employs a first class tinner and do all kinds of work in this line,
roofing, repairing, plumbing, etc. He handles a full line of blacksmith's tools, bellows, anvils,
blowers, vices, hammers, etc., also carry a complete line of guns, pistols, loaded shells,
table and pocket cutlery.
This house has brought prices down, and will not be undersold. The people appreciate
such enterprise and liberality and are giving a most hearty and cordial support.
Mr. CARR will spare no pains or expense in the future to make his business the best
hardware depot any where in this part of the state. He is young, energetic and enterprising
and will let no grass grow or dust settle about his place. Those who want good goods, low
prices and quick service will find all this and more at Mr. CARR's.
Mr. A. B. CARR was born in Bryan, September 27, 1871, received his education in the
graded schools here and graduated from Eastman's Business College, Poughkeepsie,
N.Y. He then engaged as book-keeper in the mercantile business, and subsequently for
five years, or until he assumed his present relations, was book-keeper for the Merchants
& Planter's bank.
Mr. CARR was married in April, 1893 to Miss Mary PARKER, and has one child, a son,
and a beautiful and well-appointed home. He is also engaged, individually, in the fire
insurance business, as will be seen elsewhere in the edition.
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WM. D. CLEVELAND & CO.
Wholesale Grocers, Cotton Factors and Manufacturers of Apex Goods
The reputation of W m. D. CLEVELAND & Co. has gong not only all over Texas, but
everywhere throughout adjoining states where the people love to eat fresh groceries, as
well to all cotton markets of the world. the firm has been in business at Houston more than
a quarter of a century. They carry the largest stock of staple and fancy groceries of any
house in Texas, and besides are sole proprietors and manufacturers of the celebrated
Apex brand of goods including superior Baking Powders, Parched Coffee Extracts, Axle
Grease, $$$$. The interior merchant well knows that they are able to sell and do sell goods
cheaper than any other house in Texas. Their traveling men have orders to meet and beat
the price of all competitors and they never fail to do it when given a chance.
W m. D. CLEVELAND & Co. are also by long odds the heaviest cotton factors in the
state and have in Houston the largest compresses and cotton warehouses to the found in
the United States.
This firm is represented in Bryan and along the Central by Mr. J. F. JACKSON, and
makes headquarters here and is one of the most? $$$$, swiftest, best known and most
successful hustlers who ever picks up a grip. he was born and raised at Pulaski, Tenn.
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and went "on the road" at the age of seventeen, and has been traveling continuously in
Texas for $$$$$$ more years. He covereth his territory as a hen hovereth her chickens and
the "pucking" behind him dry and unprofitable. Mr. JACKSON was married last year to Miss
GRAY of Oklahoma, a sister of Miss Celeste GRAY, recently appointed United States
commissioner by President CLEVELEND.
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CHARLES CARR - Fire, Tornado and Accident Insurance
Accidents will happen. You may say, "Oh, if I take out a policy it will be money thrown
away, nothing will happen to me."
W ell, if that's true, you are in luck. But if it does happen, and you have no policy, you
are out of luck.
AND ACCIDENTS W ILL HAPPEN
Mr. Charles CARR represents not only the leading fire insurance companies of the
world, but the soundest and most liberal accident company doing business in Bryan, viz,
the Preferred Accident Company of New York. They issue regular annual and short term
accident policies; ticket policies to cover travel; policies to women. They issue a
combination policy, under which if you are hurt on a public conveyance by accident, and
have a $5000 policy, you are paid as if your policy was for $10000.
Mr. CARR has a large business in accident insurance, having had policies on may
ladies who went away for the $$$$$$$$$, some not yet expired.
But Mr. CARR's main business is in fire insurance. He has the following companies:
Continental of New York; American Central of St. Louis;
This issue starts another series on individuals in The Bryan Daily Eagle Business Issue on
April 22, 1913. Transcribed by Janis HUNT.
George A. ADAMS - General Insurance
In all the important cities of extensive population and important business activities there
exists a prime field for the profitable conduct of general insurance in standard and reliable
insurance companies. This demand is met in the city of Bryan by the general insurance
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agency conducted by Mr. George A. ADAMS, who does a general insurance business,
including fire, accident, and livestock insurance, and who represents some of the leading
and strongest companies engaged in that class of business.
Mr. ADAMS is a capable business man, and is a son of the late Capt. J. J. ADAMS,
who efficiently served the county of Brazos as Tax Collector for almost a quarter century.
Mr. ADAMS is ably assisted in his business by Mrs. J. W . HUNICUTT, who is recognized
as one of the most efficient business women known in this section, and who is thoroughly
conversant with every detail of the work, which she discharges with marked and
exceptional ability.
Bryan City Cemetery
George A. ADAMS 1879 1937
Emily Peale ADAMS 1881 1950
Parents
James J. ADAMS 09 Dec 1838 30 Oct 1903
b. Jacksonville, AL
W illanna SANDERS ADAMS 25 Jul 1847 30 Apr 1902
b. Marion, AL
Joseph W . HUNNICUTT 1875 1921
Dora G. HUNNICUTT 1875 1921
* * * * *
American Steam Laundry
One of the modern enterprises of the city of Bryan is the American Steam Laundry
which opened for business in August, 1912. The enterprising proprietors of this
establishment are T. P. BOYETTE, A. E. W ORLEY and George R. W ICKER.
This firm's plant consists of the very best modern machinery used in the laundry
business at the present day, installed in a new building built of concrete throughout and
thoroughly fireproof in every respect, the space occupied by the business being 50 x 100
feet.
This establishment conducts a general laundry, dry cleaning, and hat and dye works.
It is now preparing to install a complete hat manufacturing plant requiring the investment
of a large amount of capital, which when completed will be a valuable addition to the
manufacturing interests of the city of Bryan. Mr. George R. W ICKER is the capable and
energetic cashier of the establishment. He is a business man of experience and the first
order of ability. The competent and energetic manager of the company is Mr. A. E.
W ORLEY, who is an expert in all that pertains to the successful conduct of a modern
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laundry business. This establishment employs nine men in the various departments of its
work. The best recommendation of this enterprise is the line of work turned out for its
patrons.
Bryan City Cemetery
Thomas P. BOYETT 10 Aug 1845 01 May 1901
Mary E. BOYETT 27 Dec 1847 01 Mar 1926
Albert E. WORLEY 23 Jun 1876 10 Jan 1928
G. R. W ICKER 04 Mar 1858 04 May 1918
* * * * *
J. W. BARRON - District Clerk of Brazos County
J. W . BARRON, the present capable District Clerk of Brazos County, was born
September 28, 1849 in Alabama. He attended the public schools in that State. He came
to Bryan, December 24, 1869, serving as bookkeeper for James BOYETTE for two years.
Thereafter he engaged successfully in farming near Harvey for several years, after which
he taught school for two years, and subsequently became manager of the old Grange
Store at Harvey. In 1890 he was appointed County Clerk of Brazos County where he
served creditably until November, 1898, when he entered the service of SANDERS Bros.,
where he served efficiently for seven years. After leaving this employment he kept books
for the HOW ELL Lumber Company until the date of his appointment to the office of District
Clerk on May 19, 1910.
Mr. BARRON has reared a large family consisting of eight boys and five girls, all of
whom reflect credit upon the careful training given them, and the valuable additions, to the
community in which they live. During his long residence here Mr. BARRON has made
many lasting friends, among whom he is held in the highest esteem for his excellent
character and honest upright life.
Bethel Cemetery-Harvey Community
J. W . BARRON 28 Sep 1848 03 Jun 1928
Bryan City Cemetery
James C. BOYETT 1811 13 Apr 1874
Francie BOYETT 1824 20 Aug 1887
* * * * *
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T. R. BATTE - Attorney-at-Law
One of the distinguished pioneer citizens and capable lawyers of the city of Bryan is Mr.
T. R. BATTE, who has resided here continuously from 1862 until the present time. Mr.
BATTE was six year old when he arrived in this city and during the long years of his
residence here has been an interested spectator to the transformation of this city from
village to its present status as the leading commercial, social and educational center of this
section of Texas. Mr. BATTE was a resident of Bryan at the date of the arrival of the first
train operated into the town and joined in the celebration of that important event. He
acquired a university education in Virginia, entering upon the successful practice of the law
in 1880, in which he has continued until the present time. Mr. BATTE married Miss Annie
LAW , daughter of the late Dr. F. M. LAW , founder and esteemed pastor for twenty-five
years of the First Baptist Church in this city. Mr. BATTE is the senior member of the
prominent law firm of BATTE & MINKERT.
Bryan City Cemetery
Thomas R. BATTE 27 Sep 1856 11 Jan 1923
Anne LAW BATTE 03 Sep 1870 15 Jul 1955
F. M. LAW 15 May 1828 09 Jun 1902
Mrs. M. J. LAW NL 15 Feb 1879
* * * * *
J. W. BATTS - Real Estate and Loans
The real estate and loan agency of J. W . BATTS has been in successful business in
this city for several years. He engages in the business of buying and selling city and
country real estate, and the negotiation of loans on lends. By reason of his long residence
in Brazos County, Mr. BATTS has a thorough practical knowledge of land and land values
in the city and in the county, and his advice is often sought on those points. He has
purchased many large tracts of land, and has sub-divided and sold a large portion of the
lands which have been successfully put upon the market here.
Mr. BATTS' father settled in Brazos County in 1857. As a child he resided here from
1874 to 1878. Returning here in 1891, he entered the real estate business in which he has
successfully engaged for twenty-two years. He was appointed District Clerk of Brazos
County in 1899, and was subsequently elected for two terms, during which he served the
county efficiently and with marked ability. He refused to offer for a third term in that
position, although urgently solicited to do so by many friends. He is a leading and
progressive citizen whose activities have aided signally in the advancement of the business
prestige of the city of Bryan.
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Bryan City Cemetery
Joseph W oodard BATTS 1870 1956
Mary Willman BATTS 22 Jun 1874 04 Sep 1934
* * * * *
BELL Bros. - Staple and Fancy Groceries
The sterling firm of BELL Bros., dealers in staple and fancy groceries, is one of the
successful business houses of Bryan. This business was established here four years ago
and has been a success from its beginning. It carries a superior and extensive line of
staple and fancy groceries, including staples and luxuries of the best grade known to
modern grocery stocks, also fresh vegetables. This firm makes a specialty of the
celebrated Golden Gate brand of teas and coffees.
Mr. C. M. BELL, the capable, efficient and energetic manager of the firm, is a native of
Bryan, where his well known ability, superior business qualifications and unimpeachable
integrity of character have caused him to be esteemed by all classes as one of the most
substantial citizens of his native city.
The firm is fortunate in having the expert services of Mr. W ill S. COLLARD, a Bryan
boy, who has been in its employ for three years, and whose valuable services and prompt
attention to his duties has been am important feature in the successful conduct of its
business. Other employees whose services have been valuable adjuncts in handling the
extensive trade of the firm are Mr. W . A. LYON, formerly of W axahachie, who has been
with the firm two and a half years, during which time he has demonstrated marked ability
in his line of business: Mr. H. B. SEALE, a native of Bryan, who has been in the service of
the firm a year, and has proven invaluable to the firm in the prompt and efficient discharge
of the duties assigned to him: Mr. George GRIFFIN, an expert bookkeeper of extensive
experience, who is also a native of Bryan, and esteemed as one of the most capable
business men in his line of work in this part of Texas.
Bryan City Cemetery
W ill S. COLLARD 1877 1959
Mamie J. COLLARD 1882 1958
George G. GRIFFIN 30 May 1880 20 Dec 1961
* * * * *
Lamar BETHEA - County Attorney
Mr. Lamar BETHEA, the present efficient County Attorney of Brazos County, was born
71
near DeKalb, in Kemper County, Mississippi, March 20, 1876. His father was a
distinguished soldier in the civil war, who served with distinction three years in General
W HEELER's command and one tour, his first in the infantry in 18 $. Mr. BETHEA arrived
in Mobile, Tyler County, Texas with his father and mother. He received his early education
in the Moscow High School, under the supervision of that noted instructor, Prof. M.
W INSTON. In 1896 he entered the University of Texas, graduating from the law
department in 1898, receiving the degree of L. L. B., and thereafter, in 1899, received at
the same institution the degree of L. L. M. He was admitted to the bar in 1898 and began
practice at Conroe in Montgomery County, Texas. He came to Bryan in August, 1900 and
formed a partnership with Judge W . H. NAIL [NALL], a prominent attorney of this city,
which was dissolved by Judge NAIL [NALL] leaving the city. Soon after this Mr. BETHEA
formed a partnership with our present Senator, the Hon. J. R. ASTIN, and they successfully
practiced law together until a short time prior to the election of Mr. BETHEA as County
Attorney. In 1906 he was elected County Attorney of Brazos County on the Democratic
ticket and so able discharged the important and responsible duties of that position that he
has been re-elected three times in succession. Mr. BETHEA is a member of the fraternal
order of Elks, and the Kappa Sigma Fraternity, Tau Chapter of his alma mater, the
University of Texas.
October 24, 1900, Mr. BETHEA was married to Miss Edna Earl NAIL [NALL], citizen of
Brazos County, of which union were born two children, Milton Lois and W illiam Cade
BETHEA, each of whom are bright children and the pride of their parents.
Mr. BETHEA's administration of the important duties of the office of County Attorney
of Brazos County, has been characterized by marked legal ability and untiring energy in
the enforcement of the law fearlessly and impartially of all offenders alike and in wisely
safeguarding the legal rights of the county.
Bryan City Cemetery
Lamar BETHEA 20 Mar 1876 24 Nov 1945
Edna NALL BETHEA 25 Nov 1876 26 Aug 1964
W . H. NALL 11 Oct 1851 13 May 1916
Sallie C. NALL 18 Mar 1853 10 Jan 1910
The following information was transcribed from the original Abstract Books located in the
Brazos County Tax Assessor-Collector’s Office, Bryan, Texas. The Abstract Books
were used to prepare the Tax Rolls. This is a continuing series.
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1863 TAXABLE YEAR
BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS
Transcribed by Ruth J. HARY
NO.NAME AND TAXABLES VALUE TOTAL STATE COUNTY W AR COMBINED
VALUE TAX TAX TAX TAX
LEONARD, JOHN
344 AC HR GEO. W . SINGLETON 1000
5 HORSES 1000
20 CATTLE 120
2 W AGONS 200
CASH ON HAND 1500
1 POLL 3820 11.10 2.42 5.05 18.57
JOHN LEONARD
LESHUND, J. B.
1 POLL 1.00 0.40 0.00 1.40
(NO SIGNATURE)
LEWIS, A.
1.5 LOTTS(sic) IN MILLICAN 2500
1 GOLD WATCH 100
COTTON 2919
CASH ON HAND 5089
NOTES 2821
1 POLL 13429 68.14 13.82 33.57 115.53
A. LEW IS
LENDHAM & SEEKHAM
33 LOTT IN MILLICAN 650
COTTON 693 1343 6.71 0.34 3.35 10.40
A. LEW IS, AGENT
J. A. EDWARDS
LOFTEN, LOUISA
2 LOTTS(sic) IN MILLICAN 2000
MISCELLANEOUS 500
1 HORSE 150
20 CATTLE 120
5 SLAVES 3500 6270 31.35 2.27 15.67 49.29
LOUISA LOFTEN
LEPERT, E. P. MRS.
2 SLAVES 1100
2 PIANNA(sic)800 1900 9.50 1.90 4.75 16.15
50 AC HR J. S. COLLARD IN
MADISON CO.150 150 0.75 0.18 0.00 0.93
J. H. LEPERT, AGT.
LANTHRIDGE, LEGAN
1000 AC HR JOHN W. SMITH 17500
26 SLAVES 20400
25 HORSES 2500
10 OXAN(sic)250
30 HOGS 75
3 W AGONS 300 41025 205.12 41.02 102.56 348.70
JAMES BAKER, AGT.
LOCKETT, T. J.
300 AC HR ROBT. MILLICAN 5250
15 SLAVES 10500
4 HORSES 400
8 CATTLE 48
8 OXAN(sic)200
1 W AGON 100
1 POLL 16498 83.49 16.89 41.24 141.62
73
T. J. LOCKETT
LLOYD, D. S.
0.5 LOTT(sic) & HOUSE IN MILLICAN 500
1 SLAVE 500
NOTES 1000 2000 10.00 2.00 0.00 12.00
D. S. LLOYD
MCMAHAN, MARY
420 AC HR A. MCMAHAN 700 700 3.50 0.70 1.75 5.95
MARY M. MCMAHAN
MCCALISTOR, C. C.
1 POLL 1.00 0.40 0.00 1.40
(NO SIGNATURE)
MCMILLAN, JAMES
500 AC B. C. J. MCMILLAN 1000
100 AC HR J. W ILLIAMS 200
19 HORSES 950
100 CATTLE 600
70 HOGS 140
1 POLL 2890 15.45 3.29 7.22 25.96
1070 AC HR J. MCMILLAN 2140
1000 AC HR ANN MCMILLAN 2000
1107 AC HR JAS. FISHER 2214
IN ROBERTSON CO.6354 31.77 7.94 0.00 39.71
JAMES MCMILLAN
MCMILLAN, GEO.
200 AC HR A. MCMAHAN 300
50 AC B. C. J. MCMILLAN 100
150 AC HR J. W ILLIAMS 225
12 HORSES 900
150 CATTLE 900
100 HOGS 250
MONEY AT INTEREST 400
CASH ON HAND 500
1 POLL 3575 18.87 3.97 8.90 31.74
1184 AC HR ANN MCMILLAN IN
ROBERTSON CO.2368 2368 11.84 2.96 0.00 14.80
G. MCMILLAN
MCDOWELL, HUGH BY WM. DUNLAP, AGT.
965 AC HR J. M. BRARA(sic)2000 2000 10.00 2.00 5.00 17.00
W M. DUNLAP, AGT.
MCGREW, M. A. E.
263 AC HR C. BURNETT 1315
5 SLAVES 3300
3 HORSES 225
6 OXAN(sic)150
600 SHEEP 3000
1 W AGON 75
1 BUGGY 100
1 GOLD WATCH 80 8245 41.22 8.24 20.61 70.07
M. A. E. MCGREW
MILLICAN, ROBT.
5 SLAVES 3450
9 HORSES 900
30 CATTLE 370
60 HOGS 150
2 W AGONS 300
CASH ON HAND 50
MONEY AT INTEREST 175
1 POLL 5395 27.97 5.79 13.48 47.24
400 AC HR DIADEM MILLICAN
SITUATED IN JOHNSON CO.1200 1200 6.00 1.50 0.00 7.50
74
ROBT. MILLICAN
MILLICAN, E. M. EST. BY WM. DUNLAP, ADMR.
12 SLAVES 8000
NOTES 5747 13747 68.73 13.74 34.36 116.83
W ILLIAM DUNLAP, ADMS.
MILLICAN, B. T.
1 SLAVE 1000
3 HORSES 300
2 W AGONS 200
CASH ON HAND 300
2 LOTTS(sic) IN MILLICAN 1500
1 POLL 3300 17.50 3.70 8.25 29.34
960 AC HR J. P. W ALLACE IN
BASTROP CO.1920 1920 9.60 2.40 0.00 12.00
(NO SIGNATURE)
MCCASKELL, DANIEL
529 AC HR W M. MILLICAN (FOR 1861)7950
1125 AC HR F. QUOTA (FOR 1861)1125
21 SLAVES 14900
9 HORSES 500
120 CATTLE 720
20 OXAN(sic)500
100 HOGS 250
1 W AGON 100
MONEY AT INTEREST 4300
CASH ON HAND 500
1 POLL 30845 155.22 31.24 77.11 263.57
1125 AC HR B. B. STANCLIN IN
POLK CO.1125
160 AC HR JAS. W HITESIDES IN
GRIMES CO.2400
150 AC HR JOHN S. MOORE IN
GRIMES CO.450 3975 19.87 4.96 0.00 24.83
DANIEL MCCASKELL
MEADOR, BENJ.
197.33 AC HR H & B WHITESIDES 3945
1100 AC HR W M. DEAVERS(sic)1100
254 AC HR ROBT. MILLICAN 2540
16 AC HR W M. MILLICAN 240
13 SLAVES 9400
4 HORSES 600
230 CATTLE 1380
12 OXAN(sic)300
70 HOGS 170
1 W AGON 100
NOTES 11900
1 POLL 31675 159.37 32.07 79.18 270.62
BEN MEADOR
MILLICAN, JASPER BY MRS. M. E. WEAVER GURD.
364 AC HR E. M. MILLICAN 1092
123 AC HR M. LANGHAM 123 1215 6.17 1.21 3.03 10.41
(NO SIGNATURE)
MILLICAN, JAMES
186 AC HR H & B WHITESIDES 2370
5 SLAVES 3900
10 HORSES 1000
2 OXAN(sic)50
1 W AGON 100
CASH ON HAND 500
NOTES 800
1 SILVER LE WATCH 100
75
1 POLL 8820 45.10 8.80 22.05 75.95
1300 AC HR W . L. ELLIS IN
LIMESTONE CO.2600
46 AC HR JAMES MILLICAN
IN ELLIS CO.92 2692 13.46 3.36 0.00 16.82
JAMES MILLICAN
MASSEY, E. P.
4 SLAVES 2800
3 HORSES 400
2 W AGONS 300
1 BUGGY 100
1 GOLD WATCH 150
CASH ON HAND 500
1 POLL 4250 22.25 4.65 10.62 37.52
E. P. MASSEY
McMICHAEL, R. P.
200 AC HR E. M. MILLICAN 1000
13 HORSES 800
50 CATTLE 300
125 HOGS 312
1 POLL 2412 13.06 2.81 6.03 21.90
R. P. McMICAEL
McCULLY, J. B.
3 HORSES 350
1 POLL 350 2.75 0.75 0.00 3.50
J. B. McCULLY
MILLICAN, ANN H. MRS.
95.5 AC HR JAS. HOPE 1000
1240 AC HR A. A. MILLICAN 1240
6 SLAVES 4000
5 HORSES 500
12 OXAN(sic)300
100 HOGS 250
1 W AGON 150 7440 37.20 7.44 8.00 52.64
900 AC HR A. A. MILLICAN
IN BEXAR CO.450 450 2.25 0 .56 0.00 2.81
MRS. ANN H. MILLICAN
ESTATE MILLICAN, JOHN DECD.
692 AC HR ROBT. MILLICAN 6920
1107 AC HR JAS. CURTICE(sic)5535 12455 62.27 12.45 31.13 105.85
A. W . HANZ, ADMINISTRATOR OF JOHN MILLICAN DECD.
MILLICAN, JOHN E.
123 AC HR M. LAUGHAN(sic)123
7 HORSES 500
300 CATTLE 1800
18 OXAN(sic)450
1 W AGON 150
1 BUGGY 150
120 HOGS 300
16 GOATES(sic)48
1 POLL 3521 18.60 3.92 8.80 31.32
JOHN E. MILLICAN
MILLICAN, SUSAN BY J. E. MILLICAN, GURD.
364 AC HR E. M. MILLICAN 1092
123 AC HR M. LAUGHAN(sic)123 1215 6.07 1.21 3.03 10.31
(NO SIGNATURE)
MILLICAN, WM. BY J. E. MILLICAN, GURD.
364 AC HR E. M. MILLICAN 1092
123 AC HR M. LAUGHAN(sic)123 1215 6.07 1.21 0.00 7.28
(NO SIGNATURE)
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MILLICAN, E. M. JUNR. DECD. BY J. E. MILLICAN, GURD.
364 AC HR E. M. MILLICAN 1092
123 AC HR M. LAUGHAN(sic)123 1215 6.07 1.21 3.03 10.31
(NO SIGNATURE)
ESTATE MILLICAN, E. M. DECD. BY J. E. MILLICAN
5 SLAVES 3200 3200 16.00 3.20 8.00 27.20
(NO SIGNATURE)
MILLICAN, WILLIS
320 AC WM. DEAVERS(sic)1600
12 SLAVES 8200
3 HORSES 300
50 CATTLE 300
3 OXAN(sic)75
75 HOGS 187
1 BUGGY 100
1 W AGON 50
1 POLL 10812 55.02 11.21 27.01 93.24
W . D. MILLICAN
MILLICAN, MARY J. E.
30 AC HR E. M. MILLICAN 700
1 SLAVE 1000
5 HORSES 300
50 CATTLE 300
40 HOGS 100
1 W AGON 50 2450 12.25 2.45 6.12 20.82
(NO SIGNATURE)
MILLICAN, J. H.
1 POLL 1.00 0.40 0.00 1.40
MARY J. E. MILLICAN
MIDDLETON, W. DECD. BY J. M. PRICE, ADMR.
451 AC HR A. W ILLIAMS 1000
320 AC HR W . MIDDLETON 320
NOTES 358 1678 8.39 1.67 4.19 14.25
214 AC HR THOS. WALLEN
IN MONTAGUE CO.250 250 1.25 0.62 0.00 1.87
(NO SIGNATURE)
MCLAUGHLIN, STEPHEN
640 AC HR A. MCLAUGHLIN 1000
175 AC HR W M. J. LEW IS 550
2 HORSES 150
35 HOGS 85
1 POLL 1785 9.92 2.18 4.46 16.56
STEPHEN MCLAUGHLIN
MCLAUGHLIN, M. A. BY STEVEN MCLAUGHLIN, GURD.
350 AC HR W M. J. LEW IS 800
3 SLAVES 1600 2400 12.00 2.40 6.00 20.40
764 AC HR C. W ALLACE
IN GRIMES CO.3056
262 AC HR SAML. FULTON
IN GRIMES CO.1048
190 AC HR OF STATE, WINGFIELD
IN GRIMES CO.760
30 AC HR HENRY W INGFIELD
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INDEX
ADAMS ..............................66, 67
ADKINS .............................57, 61
ALLEN ..............................55, 63
ANDREWS ..............................55
ARMSTRONG ...........................47
ASTIN ...............................47, 71
ATKINS.................................58
AUSTIN ................................43
BAIRD..................................46
BAKER .................................72
BARLOW ............................57, 60
BARRON ...............................68
BATTE .................................69
BATTLE ................................61
BATTS ..............................69, 70
BELL ...................................70
BETHEA .............................70, 71
BLACK ..............................58, 60
BOAN ..................................61
BOATWRIGHT ...........................47
BOEN ..................................62
BOYETT ................................68
BOYETTE ............................67, 68
BRARA .................................73
BUCHANAN .............................62
BUCKHAULTS ......................55, 57-61
BULLOCK ...............................56
BURLESON .............................63
BURNETT...............................73
CALDWELL .............................63
CARGILL .............................54-57
CARNES................................64
CARR ................................64-66
CARROLL.............................54-61
CASEY .................................58
CAUGHLEY .............................47
CHATHAM ..............................47
CLARK .................................46
CLEVELAND .........................62, 65
CLEVELEND ............................66
COBB ..................................59
COLLARD............................70, 72
COLLINS ...............................63
CURTICE ...............................75
DEAN ..................................56
DEAVERS ...........................74, 76
DENTON.............................57, 60
DRUMMOND .........................57, 58
DUDLEY ................................60
DUKE ...............................56, 59
DUNLAP .............................73, 74
EDGE .............................54, 56-61
EDWARDS ..............................72
ELLISON ...............................58
FERGUSON .............................61
FISHER ................................73
FLOYD .........................55-57, 59-61
FOUNTAIN ..............................47
FREEMAN ..............................59
FULLER ................................58
FULTON ................................76
GALLATIN ..............................57
GALLITIN .........................54, 55, 57
GANONG ...............................47
GORDON .............................57-60
GOUDREAU .............................53
GRAY ..................................66
GRIFFIN ................................70
HALL...................................56
HANZ ..................................75
HARRIS .............................54, 58
HARY ..................................72
HASWELL ..............................47
HEBERT ................................45
HENDERSON ............................57
HOLLEN ................................61
HOLLIGAN ...........................56, 59
HOLMES.......................55, 57, 58, 61
HOLT ..................................49
HOPE ..................................75
HOWELL ............................47, 68
HUGGHINS ...........................54-57
HUGGINS ...............................54
HUNICUTT ..............................67
HUNNICUTT .............................67
HUNT ............................54, 62, 66
JACKSON............................65, 66
JAMES .................................56
JENKINS ...............................47
JONES ..............................58, 59
KENNEDY ..............................56
KIMBERLY ..............................44
LANDERS...............................61
LANGHAM ..............................74
LANTHRIDGE............................72
LAUGHAN ..............................75
LAW ...................................69
LAWRENCE .............................57
LEDBETTER.............................44
LENDHAM ..............................72
LEONARD ..............................72
LEPERT ................................72
LESHUND ..............................72
LEWIS ..............................72, 76
LLOYD ..............................61, 73
LOCKETT ............................72, 73
LOFTEN ................................72
LOMBARDO .............................53
LYON ..................................70
MAGRUDER .............................45
MANSEL .............................55, 60
MARTIN ................................45
MASSEY................................75
MATHIS ................................43
MAWHINNEY ............................47
MCCALISTOR ...........................73
MCCASKELL ............................74
McCULLY ...............................75
78
McDOWELL ..........................61, 73
MCGREW ...............................73
McINNIS ................................47
MCLAUGHLIN ...........................76
McLEAN ................................44
MCMAHAN ..............................73
McMICAEL ..............................75
McMICHAEL .............................75
MCMILLAN ..............................73
McQUEEN ..............................47
MEADOR ...............................74
MERE ..................................59
MEREDITH ............................54-61
MERRITT ...............................60
MIDDLETON.............................76
MIER...................................43
MIKE ...................................47
MILLICAN .............................73-76
MILLS ..................................46
MINKERT ...............................69
MOONEY ...............................55
MOORE ....................55, 57, 58, 60, 74
MOORHEAD.............................61
MORRIS ................................47
MOTT ..........................54, 55, 57-60
MYERS .................................64
NAIL ...................................71
NALL...................................71
NICHOLS ............................57, 60
NORRELL...............................64
PAGE ...............................43, 47
PARKER .............................47, 65
PEARSON ............................54-56
PETERS ................................62
PHILIPS ................................58
PITTMAN ...............................61
PLAGENS...............................61
POSS ...............................55, 60
POST ................................54-61
POWELL ...............................59
PRICE..................................76
RAGSDALE .............................46
REED ..................................61
RISINGER ..............................56
ROBERTSON .........................44, 47
ROSECRANZ ............................45
ROSS ..................................60
RUIZ ................................43, 44
SANDERS ...........................67, 68
SAUNDERS .............................47
SCROGGINS .........................56, 58
SEALE ...................47, 54, 55, 57-61, 70
SEEKHAM ..............................72
SHAW ...............................54, 55
SHERMAN ..............................44
SHIRLEY ...............................61
SHRAM.................................59
SIKES ..................................60
SIMS .................................44-47
SINGLETON .............................72
SLAUGHTER ......................55, 59, 62
SMITH.........................44, 46, 57, 72
STANCLIN ..............................74
STEWARD ..............................59
STEWART ..............................61
STODDARD .............................47
TAYLOR .............................56, 57
TERRAN ................................43
THOMPSON .......................56, 57, 59
THOMSON ..............................44
WALLACE ...........................74, 76
WEAVER ............................46, 74
WEBB ..................................47
WELLS .................................59
WHEELER ...........................57, 71
WHEELES ..............................60
WHEELESS ...........................54-60
WHITE .................................55
WHITESIDES ............................74
WICKER .............................67, 68
WILLIAMS ...........................73, 76
WILSON .............................46, 55
WINGFIELD .............................76
WINSTON...............................71
WOOTEN ...............................44
WORLEY ............................67, 68
WYSE ..................................63
ZIMMERMAN ...................55, 56, 60, 61
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
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,,Butchers, Bakers and Candlestick Makers: Notes on Bryan Businesses, 1867-1889"
Abstracts on early Bryan Businesses.45 pages with full name index.
Compite1 Bill pale puOtisneO by Brazos GenealogicalAssociation, P.O. Box 5493, Bryan, TX
778d5. Cost $5.00 plus $2.00 per booklet for shipping.
,The Other Pioneers: Notes on Slaves and Slavery in Brazos County"
Abstrac{s from newspapers, Brazos County Commissioners Minutes, Tax rolls, Slave Census,
deeds, court cases, etc. 40 pages with full name index'
Compiler: Bill page Published by Brazos GenealogicalAssociation. Cost $5.00 plus $2.00 per
booklet for shiPPing.
,,Brazos county, Texas; Annotated Adoption Records, 1 862-1 933."
ZO pages identifying 54 deeds listing the adoption of 62 Brazos County children with a full name
index.
Compiter: Bill page published by Brazos GenealogicalAssociation. Cost $5.00 plus $2.00 per
booklet for shiPPing.
"Recorded Births in Brazos County, Texas 1850-1910.'
Recorded births in Brazos Coun$ 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.
',Descendantsof JoshuaJONESofAlabamaandSolomonKlNGof NorthCarolina,lTTl-1994"
St"w "f Joshua JONES of Alabama and Solomon KING of North Carolina and their
descendants, 1771-1994. Over 8000 names, indexed. Author: Nadine Billingsley.
"Brand book''A" and "B"
The registration of a mark or brand may be useful to Genealogists as a finding aid when
Oeveto[ing a time line, and may confirm the existence of a person orfamily in Brazos County.
Registiati6ns were compiled from Brand Book "A" and "8", and may contain such information
a, ium"m", 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
$1 7.97. Author: Nadine Billingsley.
lndex to Birth, Marriage and Death Records, 1876-1909, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Bryan,
Brazos CountY, Texas.
lndexed, intended to assist the researcher in locating records at this church. 96 pages.
Compiter: Joanne Dominik Glowski, 4131 Bethel, Houston, TX77OE2.
Maniage and Death Records, 1877-1909, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Bryan, Brazos County,
Texas.
n comptete 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.
Title: "ltalians of Steele's Store, Texas'"
Conlent: Historicat account of the ltalian settlement at Steele's Store, Brazos County, Texas. Author:
Rosemary DePasquale Boykin, 1506 Laura Lane, College Station, TX7784O.
The Brazos Gounty cemetery book has recently been published and is now available.
lncluded are278 piges of names listed alphabetically from 85 cemeteries. lnformation
listed includes (where available) naine, 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.
BRMOS GEN EALOG I CAL ASSOCIATION
P.O. Box 5493
Bryan, TX778O5-5493
Vol. XIX No. 2, SPring 1998