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CONTENTS Tenoxtitlan: Early Brazos Co. settlement ' ' Bill Page Bill Page Bill Page Death of Col. Milton Walker Sims Death of Dr. J-R. Sims From the Editor's Desk From the ComPuter Desk
. ' Birth year chart, old naming pattern, A genealogists' nightmare CommunitY notes -cont. Janis Hunt Combined trade edition -Sept' 12,1895 Janis Hunt .Janis Hunt Business issue -Apr-22,
1913''''''' '. Ruth Hary gerteofagist BRAZOS GENEALOGIST VOLUME XIX NUMBER 2 SPRING 1998 PAGE 43 44 47 48 48 49 54 62 66 71 77 1863 taxable year (abstract books), Brazos Co' Index comPiled
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43 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 William 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
44 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
-------------------------------------A Brave Soldier, True Citizen and Christian Gentleman, Full of Years and Honor, Has Entered into Rest --------------------------------------Col.
Milton Walker SIMS, born in West Tennessee, January 10, 1831, died in Bryan, Texas, October 4, 1912. At 7:05 o’clock Thursday morning October 4, 1912, Col. Milton Walker 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. With Mrs. SIMS and his daughter,
Mrs. J. Fred SMITH of Dallas, he spent the summer at Chatauqua, N.Y., and
45 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. When 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. While 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.
46 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 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 time 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 WILSON, 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,
47 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. BOATWRIGHT, L. L. McINNIS,
R. S. WEBB and John K. PARKER. Active -J. R. ASTIN, Tyler HASWELL, R. H. SEALE, J. A. McQUEEN, Robert ARMSTRONG and J. Webb HOWELL. Bill PAGE The Bryan Daily Eagle August 6, 1909 Death
of Dr. J. R. SIMS -------------------------------------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. MAWHINNEY. Bill PAGE
48 From The Editor’s Desk Welcome, We 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 Howdy, 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 TXGenWeb 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
49 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/cens
us.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 World Wide 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 Web 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 Wisconsin. 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
50 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
51 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
52 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 2nd son mother’s father 3rd son father 4th son father’s eldest brother The first daughter was named after the mother’s mother 2nd daughter father’s mother 3rd daughter mother
4th daughter mother’s eldest sister 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.
53 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 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ [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]
54 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 WHEELESS of Ficky, Sunday. Miss Clydie MEREDITH is spending 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 Winkle August 3, 1899, p.3, col.1 Correspondence. Ebenezer News. We are having a great deal of sickness in and around our community. Among those on the sick list last
week were Miss 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.
55 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, Wednesday
night. Messrs. Walter 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, Walter and Dee CARGILL went to Harvey Wednesday. 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 Walter HOLMES. Miss Daisy SLAUGHTER of Cottonwood is visiting her aunt, Mrs. N.A. MOTT this week. Mr. Robert CARROLL and family, Miss Donnie ANDREWS of Harvey,
was visiting here Saturday and Sunday. There was preaching at this place Sunday by Messrs. WHITE and MOONEY. Mr. Olie BUCKHAULTS went to Wheelock 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,
daughter, Miss Lillie, of Bryan, spent last week with Mrs. HUGGHINS. Misses Maggie WILSON and Minnie ALLEN of Benchley, attended preaching here Sunday. What has become of the correspondents
of Kurten and Fickey? I have not seen any news from either place in a good while. Mrs. WHEELESS of Fickey and Miss Maggie WILSON visited Mrs. HUGGHINS Saturday evening.
56 Quite a crowd from this place attended the funeral of Little Walter HUGGHINS at Wixon Sunday morning. Messrs. PEARSON and HALL of Bryan were out at Mrs. HUGGHINS Sunday. Wishing The
Eagle success. Elissa
August 31, 1899, p.3, col.1 Correspondence. From Ebenezer. Everybody is busy picking cotton. We are having some awful warm weather. Prof. BULLOCK of Wixon, 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 Wixon 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 WHEELESS of
Fickey, and Mr. and Mrs. JAMES of Madison county. Mr. Benson CARGILL went went to Cartwheel Monday. Mrs. WHEELESS and daughter of Fickey, visited Mrs. CARROLL Sunday. Dr. EDGE's son,
Paul, of Kurten, attended church here Saturday night. We 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. We 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. Walter EDGE left for Huntsville Normal Institute. We 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, Walter and Dee CARGILL went to Fickey Saturday evening. Mr. Walter EDGE 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. We are sorry to learn of the death of little Ollie KENNEDY of Benchley. The bereaved ones have our heartfelt sympathy.
57 Mr. Will LAWRENCE of Alexandria visited his mother, Mrs. HENDERSON who was very sick last week. We 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. WHEELESS and children of Fickey attended the ice cream supper Saturday night. Mr. Olie BUCKHAULTS attended church
at Wesson Saturday night. We 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. Wash THOMPSON attended services here Sunday. Preaching at J. P. POST's Saturday night
with a small crowd in attendance. Mr. Jessie WHEELER 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 Wesson 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 Wesson 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 Wednesday. 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, Walter 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
58 and Sunday. Mrs. MOTT and Mrs. CARROLL attended the funeral of Mrs. Joe ELLISON, Sunday, at Wixon. Mr. Eddie BLACK of Wheelock, 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 Wixon, visited Mrs. S. A. EDGE Sunday. Henry ATKINS of Rock Prairie was here Sunday. Lonzo and Robt. BUCKHAULTS and Albert PHILIPS of Wixon, Guy HARRIS of Harris school
house, Jesse WHEELESS of Fickey and Paul EDGE of Kurten attended the sociable at Mrs. CARROLL's Saturday 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 Wellborn 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. Walter 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 Wesson Sunday. Mrs. FULLER and daughter, Miss Kittie, of Cottonwood, visited Mrs. MOTT Monday. Miss Florence MEREDITH is on the sick list this week.
59 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 Worker's Institute at Cottonwood Sunday. Little Belle
STEWARD, of Kurten, is visiting relatives here this week. Mrs. WHEELESS 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 Wednesday 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 WHEELESS, 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
WHEELESS 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 WELLS 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 Wixon, attended the candy breaking
here Saturday night. Messrs. Olie BUCKHAULTS and Ed EDGE and Misses Minnie and Effie BUCKHAULTS visited relatives at Wheelock 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
60 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. WHEELESS 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. We 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 WHEELES 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 Wednesday 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 daughters returned to their home in Grimes county Thursday. Mr. Ab CARROLL moved to Zion Rest last week. We regret very much his leaving our community. Miss
Lizzie WHEELESS 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 Wednesday. Miss Mattie ZIMMERMAN of Cottonwood called on Mrs. MOTT Monday. Elder DENTON of Madisonville is visiting friends here this week.
Mrs. John BLACK of Wheelock came down Tuesday. She with her brother, Mr. George
61 BUCKHAULTS, left for their old home in Alabama, to spend the holidays with their mother and other relatives. Wishing 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. Wm. 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. STEWART 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 Wesson, 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 McDOWELL and Julia PLAGENS of String Prairie were visitors in our community Sunday. Elder John MEREDITH
preached at A.J. FLOYD's Saturday evening. Modeska * * * * * GRASSBURR NEWS October 27, 1898, p.3, col.1 County News. Grassburr News. We had a nice rain in this section of the country
last Sunday evening and a brisk norther since. Mr. Wm. 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. We 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
62 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 Woodmen of the World. He was
married in 1882 to Miss Anna PETERS and has an interesting family and a pleasant home. * * * * * A. J. BUCHANAN A. J. BUCHANAN, editor and proprietor of the Brazos Weekly 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
63 14th of September, 1880, he entered Waco University at Waco, 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 Waco officiating, to Miss Stella ALLEN, daughter of Dr. Frank ALLEN of that city. Two children, Agnes Augusta 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. * * * * * JOHN
M. CALDWELL -Jewelry, Watches, Clocks and Silverware John M. CALDWELL has justly been termed the Wide-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 shelfworn 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. CALDWELL 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. WYSE
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. CALDWELL. [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.
64 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. * * * * * MALCOLM CARNES Was born at Sparta, White 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. * * * * * 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 West
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 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
65 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. * * * * * WM. D. CLEVELAND & CO. Wholesale Grocers, Cotton Factors and Manufacturers
of Apex Goods The reputation of Wm. 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, $$$$. The
interior merchant well knows that they are able to sell and do sell goods cheaper than any other house in Texas. Their traveling men have orders to meet and beat the price of all competitors
and they never fail to do it when given a chance. Wm. D. CLEVELAND & Co. are also by long odds the heaviest cotton factors in the state and have in Houston the largest compresses and
cotton warehouses to the found in the United States. This firm is represented in Bryan and along the Central by Mr. J. F. JACKSON, and makes headquarters here and is one of the most?
$$$$, swiftest, best known and most successful hustlers who ever picks up a grip. he was born and raised at Pulaski, Tenn.
66 and went "on the road" at the age of seventeen, and has been traveling continuously in Texas for $$$$$$ more years. He covereth his territory as a hen hovereth her chickens and the
"pucking" behind him dry and unprofitable. Mr. JACKSON was married last year to Miss GRAY of Oklahoma, a sister of Miss Celeste GRAY, recently appointed United States commissioner by
President CLEVELEND. * * * * * CHARLES CARR -Fire, Tornado and Accident Insurance Accidents will happen. You may say, "Oh, if I take out a policy it will be money thrown away, nothing
will happen to me." Well, if that's true, you are in luck. But if it does happen, and you have no policy, you are out of luck. AND ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN Mr. Charles CARR represents not
only the leading fire insurance companies of the world, but the soundest and most liberal accident company doing business in Bryan, viz, the Preferred Accident Company of New York. They
issue regular annual and short term accident policies; ticket policies to cover travel; policies to women. They issue a combination policy, under which if you are hurt on a public conveyance
by accident, and have a $5000 policy, you are paid as if your policy was for $10000. Mr. CARR has a large business in accident insurance, having had policies on may ladies who went away
for the $$$$$$$$$, 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
67 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 Willanna 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. WORLEY and George R. WICKER. 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. WICKER 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. WORLEY, who is an expert in all that pertains to the successful conduct of a modern
68 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. WICKER 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
HOWELL 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 * * * * *
69 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.
70 Bryan City Cemetery Joseph Woodard 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. Will 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 Waxahachie, 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 Will 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 WHEELER'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. WINSTON. 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 William 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.
72 1863 TAXABLE YEAR BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS Transcribed by Ruth J. HARY NO. NAME AND TAXABLES VALUE TOTAL STATE COUNTY WAR COMBINED VALUE TAX TAX TAX TAX LEONARD, JOHN 344 AC HR GEO. W.
SINGLETON 1000 5 HORSES 1000 20 CATTLE 120 2 WAGONS 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. LEWIS LENDHAM & SEEKHAM 33 LOTT IN MILLICAN 650
COTTON 693 1343 6.71 0.34 3.35 10.40 A. LEWIS, 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 WAGONS 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 WAGON 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. WILLIAMS 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. WILLIAMS 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 WM. 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 WAGON 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 WAGONS 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 WILLIAM DUNLAP, ADMS. MILLICAN, B. T. 1 SLAVE 1000 3 HORSES 300 2
WAGONS 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. WALLACE IN BASTROP CO. 1920 1920 9.60 2.40 0.00 12.00 (NO SIGNATURE) MCCASKELL,
DANIEL 529 AC HR WM. 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 WAGON 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. WHITESIDES 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 WM. DEAVERS(sic) 1100 254 AC HR ROBT. MILLICAN 2540 16 AC HR WM. MILLICAN
240 13 SLAVES 9400 4 HORSES 600 230 CATTLE 1380 12 OXAN(sic) 300 70 HOGS 170 1 WAGON 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 WAGON 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 WAGONS 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 WAGON 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 500 300 300 CATTLE 1800 18 OXAN(sic) 450 1 WAGON 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)
76 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 WAGON 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
WAGON 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. WILLIAMS 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 WM. J. LEWIS 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 WM. J. LEWIS 800 3
SLAVES 1600 2400 12.00 2.40 6.00 20.40 764 AC HR C. WALLACE 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
WINGFIELD
77 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
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