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CONTENTS
Brazos County residents .................................. Bill Page
From the President's Corner ...................................... .
From the Editor's Desk ........................................... .
Genealogy materials at Carnegie Library ............................. .
Tidbits on local activities ......................................... .
Pictures ................................~........................
Business issue -Apr. 22, 1913 .............................Janis Hunt
A parting salute ........................................ John Blair
When I was 21 .........................................Janis Hunt
Index compiled by ...................................... Allen Dean
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BRAZOS GENEALOGIST
VOLUME XXllt NUMBER 1
WINTER 2002
Brazos enealo ist
Volume XXIII Number 1 Bryan/College Station
Winter 2002 Texas
Brazos County Residents
by Bill PAGE
Sample of families who have lived in Brazos County. A continuing series.
14 Feb. 1996
HENSARLING, Abram "Abe" (8 Jan. 1835-4 Aug. 1923). Buried Steep Hollow
*On grand jury, Galveston Daily News, 4 Sept. 1883, p. 4, col. 5
"Mrs. Kate DANSBY," (weekly) Br~ran Eagle, 9 Aug. 1900, p.2, col. 1. Daughter of A.
HENSARLING
"Mr. A. HENSARLING...was 68 years old...," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 16 Jan. 1902, p.2, col.3
"Uncle Abe HENSARLING of Steep Hollow, was in the city yesterday
...," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 16 Apr. 1903, p. 1, col. 4
"Mr. A. HENSARLING...received the sad intelligence yesterday of the death of his
brother...," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 6 Apr. 1905, p. 2, col. 2
"Three Score and Ten and Three," (weekly) Br rLan Eagle, 16 Jan. 1907, p. 2, col. 4
"74th Birthday Celebration," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 16 Jan. 1908, p. 1, col. 3
"Celebrated 79th Birthday," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 9 Jan. 1913, p. 4, col. 6
"Celebrated 80th Birthday," Bryan Weekly Eac71e, 15 Jan. 1914, p. 6, col. 5
"Celebrated 82d Birthday," Bryan Daily Eagle, 13 Jan. 1916, p. 1, col. 4
"Former Resident Passes in West; Well Known Here," Br~ran Weekly Eagle, 4 July 1934,
p. 6, col. 2. Mrs. Lizzie T. HENSARLING, widow of A. HENSARLING
"Useful Life of Former Resident is Now Recalled," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 11 July 1934, p.
2, col. 3. Mrs. Lizzie T. HENSARLING
"Golden Anniversary of Wedding Observed by Wellborn Couple," Bryan Daily Eagle, 31
Oct. 1937, p. 1, col. 1. John L., son of Abe HENSARLING
"Golden Wedding of Hensarlings is Well Attended," Bryan Daily Eagle, 1 Nov. 1937, p. 1,
col. 5
"Funeral Service of Wellborn Man This Afternoon," Bran Daily Eagle, 17 Jan. 1938, p. 1,
col. 6. George B., son of Abe HENSARLING
"Funeral Service of Aged Citizen at Steep Hollow," Bryan Daily Eagle, 10 Mar. 1939, p. 1,
col. 8. Thomas A., son of A. HENSARLING
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HENSARLING family
"Mr. Robt. BUCHANAN annd Miss Mattie HENSARLING were married...," Galveston Daily
News, 24 Dec. 1892, p. 4, col. 5
"A Birthday Barbecue," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 11 July 1901, p. 3, col. 4. J. L.
HENSARLING
"A Birthday Barbecue," (weekly) B an Eagle, 5 June 1902, p. 1, col. 2. G. B. & T. A.
HENSARLING
"Cash for Butter and Meat," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 25 Feb. 1904, p. 1, col. 1. Tom
HENSARLING
"Williams-Hensarling," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 29 Dec. 1904, p. 2, col. 4. Miss Minnie
HENSARLING
"Birthday Celebrated," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 4 June 1908, p. 7, col. 2. T. A. & G. B.
HENSARLING
"HENSARLING-COLE," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 9 Dec. 1909, p. 8, col. 3. Jesse
HENSARLING
"Mrs. George HENSARLING Died at New Orleans," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 9 Mar. 1911,
p. 5, col. 3
"Cottage Destroyed," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 28 Mar. 1912, p. 6, col. 2. Jesse
HENSARLING
"J. L. HENSARLING for Constable Precinct No. 7," (weekly) Bryan Eaale, 18 July 1912,
p. 3, col. 5
"Build New Warehouse," (weekly) Brvan Eagle, 3 Oct. 1912, p. 5, col. 5
"Notice to the Public," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 9 Jan. 1913, p. 6, col. 2
"A Successful Farmer," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 30 Oct. 1913, p. 2, col. 3. T. A.
HENSARLING
"Killed a Wild Cat," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 15 Jan. 1914, p. 3, col. 3. Evander
HENSARLING
"Brazos Residents Grand Parents of Pertect 6-Yr. Boy," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 14 Jan.
1932, p. 3, col. 1. Nolan HENSARLING
"Cattle Business Big Possibility, Says Brazos Man," Brvan Weekly Eagle, 25 May 1932,
p. 1, col. 3. T. A. HENSARLING
"Stroke is Fatal to Bryan Grocer Tuesday Evening," B an Weekly Eagle, 3 Aug. 1932, p.
1, col. 3. Jess E. HENSARLING
"Child Killed as Tombstone Falls on Her," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 9 Nov. 1932, p. 5, col. 6.
Wanda HENSARLING
"Funeral Service at Steep Hollow for Loved Woman," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 24 May 1933,
p. 1, col. 3. Mrs. Thomas A. HENSARLING
"Wellborn Woman is Winner Post Recipe Contest," Brvan Weekly Eagle, 4 July 1934, p.
3, col. 4. Mrs. John HENSARLING
"Woman of Brazos Paid Tribute by John TARLETON,"Brvan Weekly Eagle, 15 July 1936,
p. 6, col. 6. Mrs. Lotta HENSARLING MOODY
"Louise HENSARLING Queen of Pageant Planned for Fair," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 21 Oct.
1936, p. 2, col. 1
"J. L. HENSARLING Dies at Wellborn; Was 81 Years Old," Bryan Daily Eagle, 7 Apr. 1938,
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p. 1, col. 3. John L. HENSARLING
HENSEL, Fritz W. (1884-15 Mar. 1949). Buried College Station
"Bronze Statue of Rev. Will Cost $800," Battalion, 10 Oct. 1944, p. 1, col. 3
"HENSEL Accepts Summer Job Here, Remains for 35 Years," Battalion, 18 Feb. 1948, p.
4, col. 3
"'Men of Year' Selected for Batt Award," Battalion 25 Feb. 1949, p. 1, col. 6
"F. W. HENSEL, Head of Landscape Art Passes in Temple," Battalion, 15 Mar. 1949, p.
1, col. 8
"F. W. HENSEL Dies at Temple Clinic; III Several Years," Bryan Daily Eagle, 15 Mar. 1949,
p. 1, col. 3
"Oak--a Memorial to Fritz HENSEL," Battalion, 16 Mar. 1949 p. 1, col. 1
"Funeral Service for F. W. HENSEL Thursday Morning," Bryan Daily Eagle, 16 Mar. 1949,
p. 1, col. 1; p. 2, col. 6
"Board Lauds Fritz HENSEL," Battalion, 17 May 1949, p. 1, col. 2
"A&M Student Appartments Named for F. W. HENSEL," Bryan Daily Eagle, 26 Feb. 1960
NESTER, J. A.
"Brazos County Contest," Galveston Daily News, 28 Aug. 1892, p. 1, col. 6
"SHEFFIELD-RESTER," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 19 Apr. 1906, p. 1, col. 6. Miss Robina
RESTER
"Mrs. Fannie RESTER," Brazos Pilot, 17 Oct. 1907, p. 2, col. 4. Widow of Capt. J. A.
RESTER
"Death of Mrs. Annie RESTER," (weekly) Br~ran Eagle, 17 Oct. 1907, p. 1, col. 3
"Mrs. W. E. SHEFFIELD Dead," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 19 Nov. 1914, p. 4, col. 4. Daughter
of J. A. RESTER
"Mrs. R. E. SCOTT Dies; Funeral is Held at Franklin," Bryan Daily Eagle, 25 Aug. 1942, p.
1, col. 2. Daughter of Capt. J. A. NESTER
HICKMAN family
*S. H. HICKMAN keeping house at COOPER place, (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 9 Jan. 1890,
p. 5, col. 2
*S. H. HICKMAN, a Bryan school teacher, served as census enumerator, (weekly) Bryan
Eagle, 26 June 1890, p. 4, col. 3
"The Bryan Normal," Galveston Daily News, 10 July 1893, p. 3, col. 4. S. H. HICKMAN
HICKS family
Joe HICKS, aged 22, had his hand injured in KELLY & PRESTON's gin at
Wesson...(weekly) Bryan Eagle, 5 Sept. 1895, p. 6, col. 3 (pp. 4&5 were filmed twice]
"Brazos County Musical Convention," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 22 June 1899, p. 1, col. 4.
Jesse HICKS & Wiley HICKS
"Mrs. James A. HICKS," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 23 Jan. 1902, p. 2, col. 4
"Reliance...Mrs. John HICKS and Mrs. D. B. LLOYD are right sick at present...There is a
considerable amount of improvements in the way of building new houses and
remodeling old ones...Among those...are John HICKS ...," Brazos Pilot, 30 Nov. 1905,
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p. 10, col. 1
"J. J. HICKS and Louis Cook were here today from Keith, Grimes Co....," (weekly) Brazos
Eagle, 13 May 1909, p. 3, col. 1
"Bryan Relatives to Attend Funeral for Deceased Engineer," B an Weekly Eagle, 28 Aug.
1919, p. 3, col. 7. S. W. HEMPHILL, whose wife was a sister of John W. HICKS
"HICKS-SLAUGHTER," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 5 Aug. 1920, p. 4, col. 5. Walter HICKS
"Mrs. John HICKS Passed Into Rest," B an Weekly Eagle, 14 Oct. 1920, p. 1, col. 1
"Several Persons Bitten by Mad Animals Lately," B an Weekly Eagle, 22 Nov. 1923, p.
4, col. 3. Jim HICKS
"HICKS-LEONARD Wed," B an Weekly Eagle, 20 Dec. 1923, p. 4, col. 2. Mr. M. B.
HICKS
"John HICKS' Barn Was Burned Monday Night," B an Weekly Eagle, 20 Nov. 1924, p. 2,
col. 5
"John W. HICKS Broke Arm This Morning at Jewett While Cranking His Car," B an
Weekly Eagle, 5 Mar. 1925, p. 3, col. 5
"Miss Laura MIMS Weds J. W. Hicks," Bryan Daily Eagle, 18 Oct. 1926, p. 1, col. 4
"Rock Prairie Farmer Makes Dairying Pay," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 26 June 1930, p. 6, col.
2. J.L. HICKS
"Mr. and Mrs. HICKS Honored with Lovely Miscellaneous Shower," B an Weekly Eagle,
3 July 1930, p. 3, col. 8. Oliver HICKS
"Give Surprise Dinner for J. W. HICKS on 60th Birthday," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 24 Apr.
1935, p. 5, col. 7
"Miss HICKS Weds Delma E. WHITE," Bryan Daily Eagle, 8 May 1960, sect.2, p. 1, col.
7. Miss Gloria Merle HICKS
HIGGS, Thomas Walter (5 May 1835-1 Apr. 1905). Buried Bryan; grocer
"W. S. HIGGS," in Frank Clark ADAMS, Texas Democracy, vol.2, pp. 310-311. Son of
Thomas W. HIGGS
*His house robbed, Galveston Daily News, 24 Feb. 1877, p. 4
"Business Change," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 3 Aug. 1899, p. 1, col. 5
"A Sixty-Ninth Birthday," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 7 May 1903, p. 1, col. 5
"Benjamin Forsythe HIGGS," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 11 June 1903, p. 1, col. 5. Brother of
T. W. HIGGS
"Three Score and Ten," (weekly) B an Eagle, 12 May 1904, p. 1, col. 4
*Obituary, (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 6 Apr. 1905, p. 1, col. 2; p. 2, col. 5
"William Sexton HIGGS," Bryan Daily Eagle, 22 Apr. 1913, sect.2, p. 1, col. 4. Son of T.
W. HIGGS
"Building Razed," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 4 May 1916, p. 1, col. 2
HIGGS family
"WALKER-HIGGS," (weekly) B an Eagle, 23 Apr. 1903, p. 1, col. 4. Sallie, daughter of
Mrs. B. P. HIGGS
"Little Marguerite Eugenia HIGGS," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 7 Dec. 1911, p. 2, col. 3.
Daughter of Tom HIGGS
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HILL, A. C. L., Colonel -- Aged 78 years, 5 months, 27 days; born in Skowhegan,
Somerset Co., Maine; moved to Ark.; came to Tx. in 1863; moved to Bryan in 1867; his
wife died before him; his children included Mrs. Joe REED & Mrs. W. H. BOWMAN of
Bryan; Mrs. C. W. HARRISON of Waco & Mr. F. G. HILL of Borden Co.; served as
county commissioner & as alderman; buried Bryan cemetery. (weekly) Bryan Eagle,
3 Feb. 1897, p. 1, col. 6. Bryan Daily Eagle, 8 Apr. 1897, p. 4, col. 3
There is a good deal of cotton on hand at present. Mr. A. C. L. HILL has for sale over 400
bales. He has an extensive acquaintances, and controls a large amount of cotton.
Galveston Daily News, 19 Mar. 1869, p. 3
Bryan Appeal...The old Board of Aldermen were re-elected, and are as follows: A. C. L.
HILL...Galveston Daily News, 11 Jan. 1877, p. 2
Bryan...The municipal elections passed off quietly and with but little excitement. The
regular nominees of the democratic city convention were A. C. L. HILL for mayor ...The
vote as far as counted up to this time...is: For mayor, ROBINSON, 141; HILL,
135...The result of the mayor's election seems to be very doubtful. Sometimes
ROBINSON is ahead and sometimes HILL. A little over 1/2 the vote is counted.
Galveston Daily News, 7 Jan. 1879, p. 1 [ROBINSON won the election]
Maj. Frank CLARKE, trustee, sold the oil mill & all property & privileges of the Bryan
Manufacturing Co., today, under a mortgage given to secure an indebtedness of
$25,000 to Messrs. ADOUE & LOBIT. Col. A. C. L. HILL was the purchaser, his bid
being $28,000. The HOWARD Oil Company are interested with him in the purchase.
Galveston Daily News, 16 Aug. 1881, p. 1
Frank HILL died at his home in west Tx.; formerly lived in Bryan; son of the late Col. A. C.
L. HILL. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 25 Jan. 1900, p. 6, col. 3
"Death of Mrs. Joe B. REED," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 9 June 1904, p. 1, col. 4. Daughter
of A. C. L. HILL
"Joe B. REED Was Laid to Rest After Long and Eventful Life," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 14
Dec. 1922, p. 2, col. 4. Son-in-law of A. C. L. HILL
1870 Brazos Co. census, p. 23 (book p. 46): Augustus HILL
HILLIER family
"Bryan Has Modern Funeral Home Now," Brvan Weekly Eagle, 20 Dec. 1923, p. 1, col. 6.
Charles HILLIER
"Brother of Charles F. HILLIER Died Sunday -- Services at Franklin," Br~ran Daily Eagle,
2 Mar. 1925, p. 1, col. 1. George HILLIER
"Bryan Folks Attend Funeral Services for Mariah HILLIER," Brvan Weekly Eagle, 1 Mar.
1928, p. 1, col. 4. Mother of Charles HILLIER
"Aged Mother of Charles HILLIER Dies Early Today," B an Weekly Eagle, 1 Mar. 1928,
p. 2, col. 5
"HILLIER Honored by State Assoc. Chose 2nd V.P.," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 30 May 1929,
p. 4, col. 3
"Charles F. HILLIER," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 17 Mar. 1932, p. 6, col. 5
"Bryan Couple Visits Big Kentucky Cave," Bryan Daily Eagle, 16 July 1938, p. 1, col. 3.
Chas. F. HILLIER
"HILLIER Funeral Home is Moved to West 26th Street," B an Daily Eagle, 10 Aug. 1945,
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p. 1, col. 3
"HILLIER Named President of Rotary Club," Br ran Daily Eagle, 20 Mar. 1958, p. 1, col. 3.
Russell HILLIER
"B Business," Bryan Daily Eagle, 28 Apr. 1960, p. 5, col. 1. HILLIER Funeral Home
"Russell HILLIER Re-Elected Industrial Foundation Prexy," B an Daily Eagle, 26 Jan.
1964, p. 4, col. 2
"Miss HILLIER Bride of Bill MARCONTELL," B an Daily Eagle, 5 July 1964, sect.2, p. 1,
col. 6. Miss Sandra HILLIER
HINES, John T. (25 Aug. 1845-9 Nov. 1928). Buried Bryan
"A Veteran Retires," Brazos Pilot, 30 Nov. 1905, p. 8, col. 3
"After Twenty-Four Years," (weekly) B an Eagle, 30 Nov. 1905, p. 4, col. 2
"Dedicate Memorial Window on Sunday," Bryan Daily Eagle, 28 May 1938, p. 6, col. 5
John Thomas HINES
"Memorial Window Dedicated Sunday at St. Andrews," B an D_ wily Eagle, 30 May 1938,
p. 6, col. 6
HOLICK, Joseph F. (4 Mar. 1868-28 Mar. 1971). Buried Mt. Calvary; shoemaker; founded
A&M band; Czech
"Joseph Francis HOLICK," in Brazos County History Rich Past--Bright Future, pp. 233-235
"ROLLICK-BORISKIE Wed," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 7 Dec. 1922, p. 2, col. 5. Son of J. F.
HOLICK
"Tailor Made Boots and Shoes Featured by J. F. HOLICK & Co.," B an Daily E_ axle, 2
June 1934, p. 5, cols. 4-5
"HOLICK's Shoe Shop Undergoes Remodeling," Bryan Daily Eagle, 9 Sept. 1938, p. 1, col.
7
"HOLICK Gives Aggie Band 3 New Batons," Battalion, 30 May 1940, p. 1, col. 3
"Edward W. HOLICK Is Band Director At SFA and Lamar," B an Daily Eagle, 1 Sept.
1944, p. 1, col. 7. Son of J. F. HOLICK
"Bandmaster to Boot Maker...," Battalion, 10 Jan. 1949, p. 1, col. 3
WEST, John, "Czech Shoemaker Formed Famed Texas Aggie Band," Battalion, 15 Feb.
1966, p. 8, col. 1
PALUMBO, Joyce, "Aggie Band Starter Marks 100th Year," B an Daily Eagle, 5 Feb.
1968, p. 1, col. 1
"J. F. HOLICK, 103, is Dead; First A&M Bandmaster," Daily Eagle, 29 Mar. 1971
WILLIAMS, Laura, "Bryan Merchant Tags Astronauts," Eagle, 17 Nov. 1982, sect. A, p. 1
"Bootmaking Since 1891," Battalion, 29 Aug. 1983
"Erhart Adolph HOLICK," Bryan-College Station Eagle, 24 Jan. 1984, sect. C, p. 1, col. 1.
Son of J. F. HOLICK
REICHER, Anton, "Holick's Family Tradition is Making Senior Boots," Bryan Daily Eagle,
30 June 1991
HOLIK, O. T. "Tom" (1865-1950). Buried College Station
Bryan Eagle: Film N 557
Thomas HOLIK, 1880 Washington Co. census p. 293a, aged 15, b. Bohemia
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B. ca. 1865, subject of Austria, arrived Galveston about Oct. 1879; naturalized 21 July
1890. County Court Civil Minutes Reel #1020036, pp. 472-474
1900 Brazos Co. census p. 338b, b.Jan. 1866, Bohemia, came to U.S. 1879
Tom ROLLICK, 1910 Brazos Co. census p. 297b, aged 45, Moravian, came to U.S. 1870,
naturalized
1920 Brazos Co. census, ED 13 sheet 13b line 79, aged 55, b. Moravia, came to U.S.
1879, naturalized 1886
Obituary: b.20 Jan. 1865; came to this area at age 14. Bryan Daily Eagle, 26 Dec. 1950,
p. 1, col. 3
HOLIK family
"J. J. HOLIK Announces for Commissioner Precinct Number 3," Bryan Weeklv Eagle, 14
Feb. 1924, p. 2, col. 7
"Funeral Service This Afternoon for Brazos Man," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 8 Oct. 1931, p. 3,
col. 3. Willie, son of J. J. HOLIK.
"Funeral Service Held Saturday for Mrs. HOLIK," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 17 Mar. 1937, p.
6, col. 3. Anna Marie, wife of John HOLIK.
"Alphonse L. HOLIK, Jr. Enjoys Party on His Third Birthday," Bryan Daily Eagle, 20 Nov.
1943, p. 3, col. 7
"Mrs. HOLIK," Bryan Daily Eagle, 31 Aug. 1969, sect. A, p. 4, col. 5. Mrs. Rosa MALIK
HOLIK
HOLLAND family
HOLLAND, Joseph J., "Combined Corn and Cotton Seed Planter," Official Gazette of the
United States Patent Office, 20 Mar. 1883, p. 1059, patent # 274,195
*J. J. HOLLAND granted a patent, Galveston Daily News, 7 Apr. 1883, p. 4
"Killed by Lightning," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 5 May 1904, p. 2, col. 3. Mr. D. F. HOLLAND
"Mr. Jake HOLLAND Dead," (weekly) Brvan Eagle, 17 Aug. 1905, p. 1, col. 2
"Robert HOLLAND Dead," Bryan Weeklv Eagle, 28 May 1914, p. 7, col. 4
"Pioneer Citizen of Edge Passes Away," Bryan Weeklv Eagle, 5 Apr. 1923, p. 1, col. 3.
Mrs. Elvira PAYNE HOLLAND
HOLLIDAY family
*Lon HOLLIDAY attached, Brenham Daily Banner, 3 May 1889, p. 1
*HOLLIDAY accused of rape, Brenham Daily Banner, 10 May 1889, p. 1
"Wells-Fargo Exp. Co. v. HOLLIDAY,"23 Southwestern Reporter 91 (1893). L. HOLLIDAY
"Floyd HOLLIDAY Dead by Own Hand," Bryan Weeklv Eagle, 7 Mar. 1918, p. 2, col. 7
HOLLIGAN family
"Death of Miss Ida HOLLIGAN," (weekly) Brvan Eagle, 13 Feb. 1908, p. 5, col. 6
"Mr. W. M. HOLLIGAN...was in Bryan...driving his half breed German Coach colt...,"
(weekly) Bryan Eagle, 17 Mar. 1910, p. 3, col. 4
"NEAL-HOLLIGAN," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 14 Dec. 1911, p. 1, col. 5. Miss Lillie
HOLLIGAN
"Funeral Service Today for Woman of Steep Hollow," Bryan Weeklv Eagle, 11 Sept. 1930,
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p. 3, col. 2. Mrs. Frances TOBIAS HOLLIGAN
"Funeral Service at Steep Hollow for Aged Citizen," B an Weeklv Eagle, 20 July 1932, p.
1, col. 5. Isaac J. HOLLIGAN
"50 Years of Marriage to be Highlighted by Mr. and Mrs. HOLLIGAN," Bryan Daily Eagle,
f} Oct. 1950, p. 3, col. 2. W. M. HOLLIGAN
"Mr. and Mrs. W. M. HOLLIGAN Mark 50th Wedding Anniversary," Bryan Daily Eagle, 9
Oct. 1950, p. 5, col. 3
HOLMES family
"Holmes" in Brazos Co_ unty History Rich Past-Bright Future. Bryan: Family Heritage
Foundation, 1986, p. 236.
*C. H. HOLMES served as juror, (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 20 Feb. 1890, p. 5, col. 2
*J. C. HOLMES was delegate to Bryan political convention from Kurten, (weekly) B an
Eagle, 3 Apr. 1890, p. 4, col. 4
"For Tax Collector," (weekly) B an Eagle, 11 Apr. 1912, p. 2, col. 3. Will O. HOLMES
"Card from W. O. Holmes," (weekly) Br ran Eagle, 3 Oct. 1912, p. 7, col. 1
HOLUBEC family -- Polish American family
"Death of Mrs. A. HOLUBEK," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 13 Dec. 1906, p. 1, col. 3
"Wm. HOLUBEC Killed," Brazos Pilot, 6 June 1907, p.7, col. 5. Frank MERKA killed Wm.
HOLUBEC
"RUCHTI-HOLUBEC Nuptials," Bar ran Weeklv Eagle, g Feb. 1922, p. 1, col. 4. Celestine
Helen HOLUBEC
"Funeral Services for John HOLUBECK Monday Morning," B an Daily Eagle, 13 Oct.
1934, p. 1, col. 7
"Pig Owned by 4-H Club Boy Making Big Weight Gains," Bryan Daily Eagle, 22 Aug. 1942,
p. 3, col. 7. Frank HOLUBEC
"Brazos Boy Wins at Wharton Show; Another is Sixth," Bryan Daily Eagle, 16 Oct. 1942,
p. 4, col. 2. Frank HOLUBEC
"Rosary for Mrs. HOLUBEK Set Tonight," Br~ran Daily Eagle, 15 Apr. 1958, p. 3, col. 1
HOOD family
"Minter Spring Church...," (Anderson) Texas Baptist, 21 Oct. 1857, p. 2. James HOOD,
Jr.; Mary HOOD; Nancy HOOD
"County Democratic Convention," Galveston Daily News, 4 June 1872, p. 1, col. 2. J. M.
HOOD
HOOKS, S. W. -- African American doctor
"New Drug Store," Bryan Weeklv Eagle, 12 Sept. 1912, p. 8, col. 5
"Dr. S. W. HOOKS Seriously Shot," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 20 Jan. 1916, p. 3, col. 5
HOPPESS, Coulter Thomas (14 Oct. 1910-22 Feb. 1986). Buried Bryan
"Coulter HOPPESS Has Birthday Celebration Thirteenth Anniversary," B an Weeklv
Eagle, 18 Oct. 1923, p. 3, col. 3
"Coulter HOPPESS Makes Good Camp Dixie in Wiley, Ga.,"Brvan W_ eekly Eagle, 21 Aug.
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1924, p. 4, col. 1
"Coulter HOPPESS Good Fisherman," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 12 July 1928, p. 3, col. 8
"Baylor Student from Bryan Has 21st Birthday," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 15 Oct. 1931, p. 1,
col. 8
"Prominent Families of Bryan are United in Wedding Monday," BNan Weekly Eagle, 1 May
1935, p. 3, col. 1
"Many New Features in HOPPESS Home, Bryan Weekly Eagle, 6 May 1936, p. 1, col. 7
"HOPPESS to Manage WOODUL Campaign," Bryan Daily Eagle, 27 May 1938, p. 3, col.3
"Insurance Firm Names HOPPESS New President," Bryan Daily Eagle, 1 Mar. 1964, sect.
1, p. 12, col. 2
"HOPPESS Says Industry Ought to Help Town," Br~ran Daily Eagle, 17 Sept. 1964, p. 1,
col. 2
HORETZKY family --family members buried Bryan
*The dry goods store of Mrs. C. PORELSKEY [probably HORETZKY] and Marx
GOLDSTEIN was among several damaged by fire. Galveston Daily News, 11 Oct.
1879, p. 1; 12 Oct. 1879, p. 1.
Bryan...The dry goods store of Mrs. C. HORETZKY was closed up yesterday, under an
attachment sued out by creditors... Galveston Daily News, 7 Jan. 1880, p. 1.
*HORETSKY/HORETZKY, Simon. Lost a cloak. Bran Eagle, 2 Jan. 1890, p. 1
*HORETSKY/HORETZKY, S. Visited Mr. & Mrs. Jake SCHWARZ, Bran Eagle, 6 Feb.
1890, p. 5
*HORETSKY/HORETZKY, Simon. Served as a juror. Br rLan Eagle, 20 Feb. 1890, p. 5
*HORETSKY/HORETZKY, S. His general merchandise store at Millican closed.
Galveston Daily News, 17 Dec. 1890, p. 1.
*HORETSKY, Simon. 38 years old, member of Knights of Honor. (weekly) Bryan Eagle,
22 Nov. 1894, p. 3, col. 3; Galveston Daily News, 20 Oct. 1894, p. 2, col. 5.
"Brilliant Home Wedding," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 20 July 1905, p. 1, col. 1. Miss Catherine
Mae HORETZKY, daughter of Mrs. Laura KOPPE
"HORETZKY-MUSSELMAN," Brazos Pilot, 15 Nov. 1906, p. 9, col. 5. Miss Bertha
HORETZKY
NORTON family
"The NORTON Family" in Brazos Count History Rich Past-Bri ht Future. Bryan: Family
Heritage Foundation, 1986, pp. 235-236
*Will NORTON appointed road overseer, (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 27 Feb. 1890, p. 5, col. 4
*Will NORTON attended political convention, (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 7 Aug.1890, p. 4, col.2
HOTARD family -- family members buried Reliance
"HOTARD Resigns At Board's Wish, BOLTON Announces," Bryan Daily Eagle, 24 Dec.
1943, p. 10, col. 2
"HOTARD Resigns Voluntarily, Is Law's Statement," Br roan Daily Eagle, 27 Dec. 1943, p.
1, col. 2
"HOTARD to Open Cafeteria Here Early in March," Bryan Daily Eagle, 29 Jan. 1946, p. 1,
col. 8. J. C. HOTARD
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"Cafeteria to Announce Opening Date," B an Daily Eagle, 1 Apr. 1946, p. 5, col. 5
"Mearl HOTARD PENISTON," Bryan-College Station Eagle, 21 Aug. 1992, sect. A, p. 10,
col. 4
HOUSE family
"Bryan...Mr. A. P. HOUSE...attempted to commit suicide...,"
Galveston Daily News, 8 Mar. 1881, p. 1, col. 6
"Death of Mrs. M. S. HOUSE," (weekly) Brvan Eagle, 21 Aug. 1902, p. 7, col. 2
"Death of Mrs. W. P. HOUSE," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 24 Oct. 1912, p. 1, col. 1
"HENRY-HOUSE," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 4 Nov. 1915, p. 5, col. 5. Miss Lillie HOUSE,
daughter of Mrs. James HOUSE
"PARKER-HOUSE," B an Weeklv Eagle, 9 Dec. 1915, p. 2, col. 5. Miss Lucia HOUSE
"Funeral Service for James HOUSE is Held Sunday," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 22 July 1936,
p. 1, col. 5
HOWARD family
"Found His $21.00," (weekly) Brvan Eagle, 15 Oct. 1913, p. 5, col. 5. Joe HOWARD
HOWELL, Williamson S. (1893-May 22, 1947). Buried Bryan; U.S. ambassador
Bryan Eagle: Film N 557
Brazos Pilot: Film N 556.5
New York Times: Film N 425
"Two Skating Accidents," Brazos Pilot, 10 Jan. 1907, p. 5, col. 5
"Bryan Boy Meeting With Success," Bryan Daily Eagle, 14 July 1913, p. 5, col. 3
"Bryan Boy Is On Consular Board," Brvan Daily Eagle, 29 July 1916, p. 1, col. 1
"Bryan Man Honored," Bryan Daily Eagle, 26 Aug. 1916, p. 5, col. 3.
"HOWELL-BARTH Marriage is Solemnized in London," Brvan Weeklv Eagle, 23 Dec.
1920, p. 3, col. 4
"Mr. and Mrs. HOWELL Will Visit in Bryan," Bryan Weeklv Eagle, 13 Apr. 1922, p. 3, col.5
"W. S. HOWELL, Jr. One of Those Greeting Gov. NEFF in Cuba," Bryan Weeklv Eagle,
26 July 1923, p. 1, col. 6
"W. S. HOWELL, Jr., Charge d'Affairs atthe Havana EmbassyTellsAboutthe Cuban Isle,"
Bryan Weeklv Eagle, 21 Feb. 1924, p. 2, cols. 4-5
"New York's Society Columns Mentions Some Bryan Folks," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 12 Mar.
12 1925, p. 1, col. 6
"W. S. HOWELL, Jr. and Family Arrive Here," B an Weekly Eagle, 23 Dec. 1926, p. 2,
col. 5
"Former Bryan Man Assigned to Duty at Paris, France," Bryan Weeklv Eagle, 15 Nov.
1928, p. 3, cols. 7-8
"Plans Memorial to Mother for New Club House," Bryan Weeklv Eagle, 14 Nov. 1929, p.
1, col. 8
"Painting Given Women's Clubby W. S. HOWELL, Jr.,"Bryan Weekly Eagle, 6 Nov. 1930,
p. 2, col. 6
"HOWELL is Urged as Assistant to Secretary of State," Bryan Weeklv Eagle, 12 Apr. 1933,
p. 5, col. 2
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"Consul General at Calcutta is New HOWELL Post," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 27 Mar. 1935,
p. 1,co1.3
"Bryan Diplomat Sees Service in New, Old Worlds," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 15 May 1935,
p. 1, col. 8
"W. S. HOWELL is Victim of Long Illness," Brvan Weekly Eagle, 7 Oct. 1936, p. 1, col. 7;
p. 6, cols. 1-2. Father of W. S. HOWELL, Jr.
"Lions are Told of Life Abroad by Mrs. HOWELL," Bryn Weekly Eagle, 3 Feb. 1937, p. 1,
col. 7; p. 5, col. 6
"Stay-to-Church Club is Entertained at W. S. HOWELL, Jr. Home," Brvan Daily Eagle, 15
Nov. 1937, p. 3, col. 2
"Reading Club Enjoys Talk, Music Tuesday by Mrs. W. S. HOWELL, Jr.," Bryan Daily
Eagle, 23 Nov. 1938, p. 5, cols. 2-3
"Divorce Granted Charlotte HOWELL Ft. Worth Today," Brvan Daily Eagle, 13 Jan. 1942,
p. 1, col. 5
"HOWELL Home Place Transferred by Deed," Bryan Daily Eagle, 12 May 1942, p. 6, col.3
"Announce Engagement Miss Rosemary HOWELL to Army Aviator," Bryan Daily Eagle,
31 Oct. 1942, p. 6, col. 3. Daughter of W. S. HOWELL, Jr.
"HOWELL-McRAY Nuptials Brilliant Ceremony ofTuesday Eve," Bran Daily Eagle, 4 Nov.
1942, p. 3, cols. 1-2
"W. S. HOWELL Home Bought by ALLEN, for Academy Use," Bryan Daily Eagle, 11 Jan.
1943, p. 1, col. 3
"Major Deals in Real Estate in Bryan Recorded," Bryan Daily Eagle, 4 May 1943, p. 1, col.8
"W. S. HOWELL Rides Over Dream Road that Came True," Bryan Daily Eagle, 6 Jan.
1944, p. 1, col. 6
"Announcement Made of Engagement of Miss Barbara HOWELL," Brvan Daily Eagle, 18
Jan. 1946, p. 3, col. 3. Daughter of W. S. HOWELL, Jr.
"W. S. HOWELL is Nominated as U.S. Envoy," Brvan Daily Eagle, 1 Apr. 1947, p. 1, col.6
"HOWELL Funeral This Afternoon at First Baptist," Bryan Daily Eagle, 23 May 1947, p. 1,
col. 1
"Williamson S. HOWELL, Jr.," Bryan Daily Eagle, 23 May 1947, p. 2, col. 1
"W. S. HOWELL, Jr., 56, Diplomat, is Dead," New York Times, 23 May 1947, sect. 1, p.
23, col. 1
Soundex code: H400
1900 Brazos Co. census: ED 9, sheet 7, line 69
HRDLICKA, Adolph C. (7 May 1865-10 Dec. 1895). Buried College Station
Josef (38), Thekla (17), Adolp. (12) & Josef HRDLICKA (9) from Austria, embarked
Bremen on S.S. Hannover, arrived New Orleans 9 Oct. 1877; destination Tx.; (Index
to Passenger Lists of Vessels Arrivin at New Orleans, Louisiana, 1853-1899)
[ad] "North German Lloyd. Steam between Bremen and New Orleans, via Havre,
Southampton and Havana... From Bremen, Hannover, Sept.12...These steamers touch
outward at Havre and Havana, & on their home trip at Havana & Southampton...Prices
of Passage: from Bremen...to...New Orleans--Cabin, $150 (gold); Steerage, $36
(gold)... children under 10 years, 1/2 price; children under 1 year, free..." New Orleans
Daily Picayune, 10 Oct. 1877, p. 7, col. 7
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A. C. HRDLICKA, 1889 Brazos Co. tax roll
Naturalized 23 Apr. 1890; subject of Moravia, b.7 May 1865, arrived New Orleans about
28 Oct. 1877. Countv Court Civil Minutes Reel #1020036, pp. 459-461
HUBACEK family --family members buried Mt. Calvary
"John HUBACEK Wins Grand Prize in the Crow-Shoot Contest," B an Weeklv Eagle, 25
Dec. 1924, p. 1, col. 3
HUBERT family
*B. HUBERT agent for the Galveston News at Boonville, Galveston Daily News, 12 Nov.
1865, p. 6, col. 1
*B. HUBERT agent for the Galveston News at Boonville, Galveston Daily News, 14 Feb.
1867, p. 3, col. 3
HUDSON, Henry G. (d.1880)
"Henry G. HUDSON," in Brazos Countv History Rich Past -- Bright Future (1986), pp.
236-237
*Advertisement, states that he is a "sportsman," Washington American, 30 July 1856, p.
3
"Lewis RECTOR v. Henry G. HUDSON," 20 Texas Reports 234 (1857)
HUDSON, John W. (ca. 1912-1970). Professional baseball player from 1936 to 1945;
buried Bryan
"HUDSON Is Named Captain Of Nine At Allen For '33," B an Weeklv Eagle, 18 May
1932, p. 5, col. 5
"HUDSON is Named Among Best Buff Rookies of 1934," BNan Weeklv Eagle, 11 Apr.
1934, p. 5, col. 4
"Johnny HUDSON Injured; Will Play Again Soon," Brvan Weeklv Eagle, 5 June 1935, p.
6, col. 8
"Sell John HUDSON To Allentown; Is In Class A Loop," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 11 Sept.
1935, p. 3, col. 4
"HUDSON In Bryan; Bought By Robins From Jeanerette," Bryan W_ eekly Eagle, 25 Sept.
1935, p. 2, col. 8
"HUDSON Gets Contract From Allentown Club," Bryan Weeklv Eagle, 29 Jan. 1936, p. 6,
col. 4
"HUDSON Shows Up On Brooklyn Dodgers," Br~ran Weeklv Eagle,18 Mar. 1936, p.5, col.1
"Bryan Boy Is Failing To Hit For Brooklyn, Brvan Daily Eagle, 2 Apr. 1936, p. 5, col. 4
"Charms And Change Luckey For HUDSON,"Brvan Weekly Eagle, 3 June 1936, p.3, col.6
"John HUDSON Is Sold Into Major League," B an Weeklv Eagle, 24 June 1936, p.2, col.1
"HUDSON is Home; Led NY-P League in Three-Baggers," Brvan Daily Eagle, 22 Sept.
1936, p. 6, col. 4
"HUDSON is Leaving for Brooklyn Camp," Brvan Daily Eagle, 23 Feb. 1939, p. 6, col. 2
"Johnnie HUDSON Player-Manager," Bryan Daily Eagle, 22 Mar. 1946, p. 5, col. 1
"J. W. HUDSON , Ex-Dodger, Dies Here," Daily Eagle, 8 Nov. 1970, sect. A, p. 4, col. 5
"Mr. HUDSON," Daily Eagle, 9 Nov. 1970, p. 10, col. 1
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HUDSON, Victor B. (3 June 1861-25 Nov. 1919). Buried Bryan; judge
Biographical Souvenir of the State of Texas, p. 433
*1 st lieutenant of Bryan Rifles, Galveston Daily News, 4 Dec. 1885, p. 1
"Brazos County Contest," Galveston Daily News, 28 Aug. 1892, p. 1, col. 6
"Unity is Salvation," Galveston Daily News, 9 Sept. 1893, p. 4, col. 5
"The Fire," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 3 Feb. 1898, p. 6, col. 4. V. B. HUDSON's house
burned.
"Judge HUDSON's Term Expires," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 24 Nov. 1904, p. 4, col. 3
"The Fire," Brazos Pilot, 23 Nov. 1905, p. 2, col. 4. Judge V. B. HUDSON's barn burned.
"To Company 'C'," Brazos Pilot, 16 May 1907, p. 10, col. 1. Hattie Lou, daughter of V. B.
HUDSON.
"With Miss Hudson," Brazos Pilot, 21 Nov. 1907, p. 8, cols. 3-4. Daughter of V. B.
HUDSON.
"A Visitor in Americus After Twenty-Five Years," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 20 July 1911, p. 1,
col. 3
"Victor B. HUDSON, Attorney-at-Law," Bryan Daily Eagle, 22 Apr. 1913, sect. 2, p. 1, col.2
"An Open Letterto Judge V. B. HUDSON," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 27 Sept. 1917, p. 1, col.1
"HUDSON is Thrilled by War Experiences," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 11 Oct. 1917, p. 1, col.
2. Son of V. B. HUDSON
"Lieut. C. B. HUDSON Writes from France," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 4 Apr. 1918, p. 3, col.
1. Son of V. B. HUDSON
"Judge V. B. HUDSON Passed Away Very Suddenly Tuesday," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 4
Dec. 1919, p. 2, col. 5
FROM 'rHE PRESIDF,I~T`r'S COR1~T.~R
Dear Friends & Members,
I wanted to take this time to thank all of our members who attended our 2002 Planning
Session last November. That meeting really proved that together we can do more. For
those who were not able to attend we have a good year planned. I apologize for not
enclosing a helpful "2002 Program" in this edition of the quarterly, but hopefully, it will be
available in our next issue. For those of you who can't wait, or are interested in this year's
events, please check out website. Trey HOLT, our Vice-President will post this year's
schedule and everyone should notice that we have two library visits highlighted. More and
,more of our members have expressed their frustrations towards just simply not having the
'time to work on their genealogical research. These visits will give us all a couple of
opportunities to do just that. All the details of these trips will be discussed at the meeting
prior to the visit - so don't miss these chances!
I'd also like to take this time to express my concerns regarding a couple of issues that
continue to plague us. We need some HELP - not a lot - just a little. Our "stockpile" of
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articles for publication in the quarterly is quickly becoming depleted. We need everyone to
please contribute. Most articles take less than an hour to prepare and since we only
publish four times a year, this means only four hours out of your year! We would especially
like to invite any of our senior members to submit their childhood memories experienced
in the Brazos County. And, if you are like me and have a very distant tie to this area or
even no tie at all, then please give some considerable thought to adopting a topic from the
local area. 1 believe that most of our members know that I have always been interested in
the men who fought in the American Civil War that are buried in the county. Even though
none of these men are related to me, the research I have done has helped in discovering
,additional facts about my Civil War ancestors.
The other need is much more time-consuming, but equally, if not more of an issue. For
years, Ruth NARY has consistently researched the requests for assistance that our
association has received. I cannot say enough about Ruth's dedicated service and
contributions to this organization in this area. Again, through this research she has gained
valuable knowledge of county records that she has applied to her own research. This type
of assistance to our group has a very narrow window of opportunity -Monday -Friday, 8
a.m. to 5 p.m., which eliminates a lot of our folks, but is within the reach of others. So,
please, eitherway, consider or more importantly, make a contribution to the future success
of our association.
From The editor's Desh
would like to thank the President for his comments about the need for additional articles
Ifor this publication. How can you help?
If you don't want to or can't write an article, what type of items would you like to see?
If you know of an older person who has lived in Brazos Co. who would be willing to relate
experiences from childhood, could you visit with that person and write something down?
If so, contact him/her and mention certain items you would like to discuss (e.g. school,
'church, marriage, health, social, etc. ). Do you have any other suggestions?
We also want to include pictures. Do you have any you can loan or scan and send the
images? Contact the editor if you can help (allendean@compuserve.com). We need your
help and thank you.
A recent article by Julie ARDERY in Texas Co-op Power Magazine (Feb. 2002)
discussed the use of trains to disperse homeless and neglected children to foster homes.
Many children were sent from the East Coast to Texas and other states between 1854 and
1929. Some stories have been transcribed. Mary Ellen JOHNSON is founder of The
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Orphan Train Heritage Society of America. If you have an ancestor born around New York
and Boston between 1854 and 1929 with a possible name change, this might be a place
to check. Contact the Orphan Train Heritage Society of America (614 E. Emma Ave., #115,
Springdale, AR 72764-4634) for more information.
Genealogy Materials at the Carnegie History Center
Bryan, Texas
CD and Digitized Census Microfilm Holdings
Digitized Census Microfilm
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Mississippi
Missouri
1850 - 1880
1850 - 1880
1850 - 1880
1850 - 1880
1850 - 1880
1850 - 1880
1850 - 1880
New Mexico 1850 - 1900
North Carolina 1850 - 1880
Oklahoma 1900 - 1920; 1890 Veterans Census (Union)
South Carolina 1850 - 1880
Tennessee 1850-1880
Texas 1910 Kaufman, Kendall, Kent, Kerr, and Kimble Counties
Miscellaneous Titles Include
Vital Information from the Guion Miller Roll
Missouri Methodism
1850 Census Index for California, New Mexico. Oregon, Texas. Utah
Native American Collection: Dawes final rolls; Chilocco Alumni Records; Dawes rejected
names; Index to Applications for Enrollment, 1896-1897
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Publications
1880 Census Transcription /Index for the United States
1851 British Census (Devon, Norfolk, Warwick only)
1881 British Census (England, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and Royal
Navy)
Vital Records Index: Western Europe, North America, Middle America -Mexico, British
Isles, Australia (coverage varies for each location)
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Pedigree Resource File
Microfilm Holdings
Newspapers
Bryan Daily Eagle/Brazos Pilot/Bryan Morning Eagle
1889-1940 (many holes)
Galveston Weekly News April 18, 1842 -December 24, 1893
Galveston Tribune
April 18, 1885 -September 26, 1889
December 24, 1904 -June 30, 1905
June 2, 1911 -December 30, 1911
May 1, 1915 -August 23, 1916
October 1, 1920 -June 30, 1921
January 1, 1925 -December 26, 1925
November 1, 1929-Apri130, 1930
Bryan Air Force Base Newspaper
Ships Passenger Lists
Galveston Texas Index to Passenger lists, 1896 - 1906
Galveston Texas Index to Passenger lists, 1906 - 1951
Galveston, Texas Passenger Lists, 1896 - 1948
New Orleans Passenger Lists, 1813 - 1866; 1820 - 1903
New Orleans Quarterly Abstract of Passenger Lists, 1820 - 1875
Special census records
Texas Agricultural Census 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880
Texas Census of Defective, Delinquent...1880
Texas Mortality Schedules, 1850 - 1860
Translation of Statistical and Census Reports of Texas, 1782 - 1836, and sources
documenting the Black in Texas, 1603 - 1803; Statistical and census reports, 1782 -
1820
Census records
Texas census 1850, 1860, 1880, 1900, 1910, 1920
Texas soundex 1880, 1900, 1910, 1920
Texas census for 1830 is on order
Louisiana 1880 Delinquent, Defective Census
Louisiana Agricultural Census 1850 - 1880
Louisiana 1870 (part only)
1900 Virginia Soundex E000 - E235 J
1910 Virginia Soundex E000 - E240 Abram
1900 South Carolina: Saluda -Spartanburg
1900 New York, Columbia County
1890 Oklahoma, first territorial census
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Brazos County records
Brazos County deeds and index to deeds
Brazos County deeds of trust and index
Probate minutes, 1844 - 1886
Marriage records, 1844 - 1907
Civil minutes, 1876 - 1880
Naturalization
Civil Court minutes and index
Native American
Five civilized tribes: Final rolls and index; enrollment cards
Cherokee by blood
Miscellaneous
Index to Texas births, 1903 - 1976
Index to Texas deaths, 1903 - 1940
Index to Texas probate births
Compiled service records of volunteer
state of Texas
Confederate home guard
Conscripts from Texas
union soldiers who served in organizations from
Microfiche Holdings
Census
Illinois Territorial Census for 1810 and 1818 (4 fiche)
Illinois Census for 1820 (5 fiche)
Iowa Territorial Census for 1820
Louisiana Veterans Census Index (1890 Union Veterans)*
Michigan Territorial Census of 1827*
Minnesota Territorial Census of 1849*
Wisconsin Territorial Census of 1836*
Wisconsin Census of 1855*
* only one fiche
Passenger lists indexes and lists
Indexes
New York, 1820 - 1846 (M261, 1 fiche)
Baltimore, 1833 - 1866 (M326, 1 fiche)
Baltimore, 1820 - 1897 (M327, 1 fiche)
Atlantic and Gulf Ports Supplemental cheex, excluding New York (M334, 1 fiche)
Philadelphia, 1800 - 1906 (M360, 1 fi )
Passenger lists
Passenger Lists of Vessels Arrivinge t Philadelphia, 1800 - 1882 (1 fiche)
New Bedford passenger lists (1 fic )
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Periodicals
Stirpes: index 1961 - 1985; periodical, volume 1, March 1961 -volume 34, December
1994
Genealogical helper 1981 - 1983
Books by Michael KELSEY
Genealogical Abstracts from Central Texas newspapers, volume 1: 1885 - 1899
Genealogical Abstracts from the Austin Texas State Gazette, 1849 - 1859
Genealogical Abstracts from the Southern Argus, January 6, 1871 to June 28, 1872
Miscellaneous Texas newspaper abstracts, 1840 - 1858, volume 1
Miscellaneous Texas newspaper abstracts, 1856 - 1870, volume 2
Notes on Bell County
[Thanks to Nan ROSS for providing the above list]
Tidbits on Local Activities
http://www. ra i Ispot. com/i nterlockers/007-036. htm
This web site contains information about interlocking railroad towers and includes a
couple of old aerial photos of College Station, plus an old picture post card of one of the
Bryan depots.
Wellborn Cemetery Marker Dedication Set
The Wellborn Community Center and Cemetery Association and the Brazos County
Historical Commission will dedicate an historical marker for the Wellborn Cemetery on
Saturday, February 9, 2002 at 4:00 p. m. at the entrance to the Wellborn Cemetery. Many
of the pioneer settlers of Wellborn and their descendants are buried in this rural cemetery.
Anyone interested in the history of Wellborn and Brazos County is invited to attend the
ceremony.
Teri OLEXEY, a descendant of one of the first pioneers of Wellborn, who researched
and wrote the historical narrative for the marker application with her sister Mary
DINSMORE and Carol McCORD and Karen HINTON will speak about the history of the
cemetery at the dedication ceremony. Mrs. Alice WIESE, President of the Association will
preside at the ceremony. Charles R. SCHULTZ, chair of the Brazos County Historical
Commission will welcome those attending the ceremony.
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"Aid to Agriculture," Dallas Morning News, February 26, 1906, p. 6. Off topic; C. E.
SANBORN, a federal entomologist, is assigned to work at A&M under A. F. CONRADI
"A. and M. College News," Dallas Morning News, March 5, 1906, p. 6. Off topic; more
about C. E. SANBORN
"HOUSTON Called by WILSON," Houston Daily Post, 8 February 1904, p. 7, col. 2. A&M
President HOUSTON went to Washington to talk about boll weevils.
"A. and M. College of Texas," Houston Daily Post, 10 November 1907, p. 35. Describes
efforts to fight mosquitoes on campus.
"College Station," Galveston Daily News, 5 July 1908, p.22. Miss Ethel HUTSON left
College last week on a business trip that will extend over ten days ..." Also includes
description of marriage of Earnest SCHOLL of the Entomology Dept. and Miss Eveline
CRUSE.
"College Station Boys Have Another Busy Day," Galveston Daily News, March 23, 1910,
p. 9. "Bug hunter" is the college name for an agricultural student
"Hookworm at A. and M.," Galveston Daily News, November 29, 1911, p. 8. Only two
cases among students.
"Too Many Bugs; Too Much Heat War-Bride's Opinion of Texas," Battalion, October 16,
1947, p. 1. About veterans' wife Mrs. Freeman A. TATUM, who originally was from
England.
"Florence Low on Insecticide Problem Tour," Bryan Daily Eagle, November 20, 1964, p.3.
The Texas A&M University Women's Studies webpage now includes:
The History of Women at Texas A&M: A Chronology, 1876-2002 by Steven Escar SMITH
and Bill PAGE
Go to: http://www.tamu.edu/wmst/
Click on: "History of Women at A&M"
The Digital Library of Georgia http://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/
This includes some early Georgia newspapers (full text), many of the legislative journals
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& related records, and miscellaneous manuscripts.
http://www. newspaperarchive. com/Archive/search. asp
This is an interesting site that is putting full text of old newspapers online.
It seems to be really strong on Canadian newspapers, but also has a lot of scattered U.S.
papers.
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Thanks to Clara MOUNCE for the following pictures.
Trolleys looking east. Central Hotel on right
East 26th Street. Site of present Bryan Public Library
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Building on left: originally Rhode Saloon, then ASTIN Building, then City National Bank
with dentist upstairs
Building in middle: original tenant unknown, then N. A. STEWART selling cigars, drugs,
candies, then Joe KAPLAN & Co. (jewelry and paint store, pharmacy) - 1927
Building on right: Sharpies ???? Separator, then J. C. Penney Co., then PARKER-ASTIN
Hardware Co.
his issue continues another series on individuals in The B an Daily Eagle Business
Tissue on April 22, 1913. Transcribed by Janis HUNT.
Hon. W. W. HARRIS -Mayor of Bryan
Hon. W. W. HARRIS, present Mayor of the prosperous city of Bryan is one of the most
popular and able public men in this section of Texas. He is a native of Scottsboro, North
Alabama; born October 15, 1855, and has been a citizen of Bryan since 1875, and during
the long period of his residence here has won the admiration and esteem of his fellow
100 block of North Main
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citizens by his devotion to the interests and up building of the city of Bryan. Since 1884 he
has served efficiently as manager of the Western Union Telegraph Company in this city.
He married Miss Effie L. NEWLAND, daughter of Capt. A. S. NEWLAND, one of the
founders of the Agricultural and Mechanical College. Of this happy union was born a large
family of children who are the pride and comfort of their parents. January 7, 1913, Mr.
HARRIS was elected to the important office of Mayor of the City of Bryan by progressive
citizens who recognized the imperative necessity for the best grade of talent and executive
ability in the presiding officer of this progressive municipality. In the selection of Mr.
HARRIS the citizens of this city have reason to congratulate themselves that he is a
progressive in the strictest and fullest meaning of that term. His position upon all matters
of civic improvement including street improvement, street lighting, and necessary reduction
of the width of streets, and all other policies looking to the general modern improvement
of the city, is sound in every respect and he will be found using his best endeavors in
bringing about these necessary changes. He stands committed to the policy of extending
the water, light, and sewerage service to all parts of the city.
Mr. HARRIS is a strong believer in the application of modern business methods to
municipal affairs, the same as to private business matters.
The city of Bryan is exceedingly fortunate at this period of the progress to have as its
chief executive officer a man of the prime capacity and activity to aid in the development
and improvement in all lines necessary to place it in the front rank of the greatest of all
modern municipalities.
The capable administration of the city's affairs during the term of Mr. HARRIS can not
but result in lasting benefits to all legitimate enterprises upon which the greatness of the
city is based.
HASWELL's Book Store
A leading and most successful business establishment of Bryan is HASWELL's Book
Store, which carries in stock a complete line of school books, stationery, wall paper,
kodaks, athletic goods, paints, oils, and accessories.
Mr. Tyler HASWELL, the proprietor and founder of this business, was reared in Bryan,
and has been in business more than twenty-five years, fifteen of which he has been
located at his present stand.
Mr. HASWELL is a striking example of that class of pre-eminently successful men who
began business without capital or advantages other than native ability, energy and a set
purpose to succeed in spite of all obstacles, an ambition he has happily attained. He was
appointed postmaster of Bryan by President McKINLEY and served efficiently in that
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position for a term of four years.
The capable employees of this establishment are: E. M. DODSON, who has served
for ten years, in charge of the stock accounts, etc.; Joe HOWARD, who has served five
years, an expert window decorator and obliging salesman; Jack JOHNSON, an
experienced, obliging and courteous salesman, who has been in the service four years;
and Norman STUART, a popular salesman, who has been with the house for some time.
Mercantile establishments of the magnitude and excellence of this business give
prestige and class to any city in which they are located, and no business house in the city
of Bryan reflects more credit upon the city's modern success and solid prosperity than does
this extensive and successful enterprise.
HENSARLING Mercantile Co.
In the era of prominent and successful mercantile enterprises which have measurable
contributed to the well-earned reputation of the city of Bryan as the greatest commercial
center between Houston and Dallas, the HENSARLING Mercantile Company is justly
distinguished. This company was organized January 24, 1913. The extensive and
increasing activities of this prosperous and successful company are under the supervision
and able control of the following able business men: P. H. HENSARLING, president; G.
B. HENSARLING, W. J. COULTER, John SCASTA, and Bruce GRANT, all natives of
Brazos County, except Mr. GRANT who came from Robertson County to Bryan in August,
1912.
This company is capitalized for $30,000, and from the date of its organization has
conducted an extensive and prosperous business in the handling of groceries, feed, grain
and accessories, its growth and prestige in the commercial world being due to the superior
quality of the commodities handled, the prompt and polite service of its officers and
employees, and the well known responsibility of the company. The capable staff of
salesmen employed by the company is composed of the following well known names: Ed
MARTIN, Jessie HENSARLING, and Emil SCASTA.
The remarkable increase of business enjoyed by this company has outgrown the
capacity of the quarters now occupied by it, necessitating the construction of larger and
more commodious quarters for its accommodation, to meet which demand the company
will move into a large building soon to be erected for it on Bryan street.
It is upon such sterling business houses as that of the HENSARLING Mercantile Company
that the commercial status of the most prosperous cities of the Southwest is based, and
no institution in Bryan has contributed a greater share to its envious status as one of the
foremost cities of Texas than has this company.
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The officers and employees of the comp ~ arert es ofgthe progressive c tizens wlho
spirited business men of the city of Bryan, an YP
have contributed so much to the advancemenf thehc tmof Bryan and Brazos Count prsses
upon which Is based the present prosperity o Y
William Sexton HIGGS -County Clerk of Brazos County
William Sexton HIGGS, the present capae as a a it 3i 1882C He is a Ison of he late
County, was born four miles north of Bryan, p
T, W. HIGGS, who was a prominent pioneer ci and accomzlished lady and aymember of
was married to Miss Bell WREN, an attractive p
one of the most prominent and respected families of this county.
He first entered business as an employee in hisCfHth urchased the b s Hess which they
capably until 1903, when he and W. I. McCULLO P urchased the
conducted successfully for a Ye arkedhsuccessstsfor threescyears,Hrunn ng a market in
business, conducting It with m
he disposed of his interest in the
connection with the store. Thereafter, in 1909,
establishment, and at the urgent solicitations{ f of characterShe ran fogthe office offCounty
in his bussness capacity and personal Integr y
Clerk of Brazos County and was elected in 19 na~l abilitduthat he was relele~t d to the
responsible position he discharged wsth such s g Y
position for another term, in 1913.
In a county justly noted for possessing public officers of premier capacity and steadfast,
intelligent adherence to the interests of the whole people, Mr. HIGGS is among those who
head the list.
W. J. HIGGS -Retail Grocer
The retail grocery establishment of W. J. Hconducted by WabS HIGGSise to the city
of Bryan. It succeeded the bussness formerly
This store is fitted up with every conveniene best brands of telasgcoffees, clanned and
stock of staple and fancy grocerses, Includsng th
bottled delicacies, and other accessories composing the stockoffirst-class establishments
of its kind.
Mr. W. J. HIGGS, the proprietor of the store, is a native of Bryan, and is one of the best
equipped business men in this locality. Due to his thorough experience in the grocery
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business and the confidence of the people in his integrity of character, his business has
been a success from the date of its establishment, and now has a rapidly increasing trade
in the city as well as the country.
Mr. HIGGS is able assisted in the conduct of the business by Mr. Lee JOWERS, a man
of experience and fully acquainted with the wants of the trade, as also by Mr. Joe SPELL,
a capable and efficient young man who was reared in the grocery business, who has a
thorough knowledge of its every
This firm, while enjoying an extensive city trade, from which it has attracted an
extensive list of satisfied customers.
HOLMES 8~ BURDEN -Candy Kitchen and Ice Cream Parlor
The candy kitchen and ice cream parlor conducted by HOLMES & BURDEN is one of
the most attractive establishments of its kind in the city of Bryan. The establishment has
elegant furniture and fixtures, including everything necessary for the comfort, convenience
and enjoyment of its numerous patrons. It has the finest and best grades of candies, ice
cream and flavoring extracts carried by any first class establishment in the city. This
business is successor to the well and favorable known establishment of Joe KORKEMES.
The firm is composed of C. H. HOLMES and J. H. BURDEN, two of popular citizens
and business men of Bryan. Mr. HOLMES has been prominently connected with the
business interests of Brazos County for thirty-six years, fourteen of which he has been a
resident of this city. He has had extensive experience in his line of business, having
formerly engaged in the wholesale candy business in Bryan, and having formerly been an
active member of the firm of HOLMES Bros., which engaged in the confectionery business.
Mr. J. H. BURDEN has been a resident of Bryan for fifteen years, and is well known as a
public spirited citizen who has contributed much to the city's growth and solid prosperity.
The capable employees of the firm are George PAPPAS, an expert candy maker who
came here from Houston a month ago to take a position with the firm; Fred SPROULL, a
capable and efficient clerk and salesman, who has resided in Bryan about six months.
There is no establishment in this part of Texas which surpasses this house in the
elegant lines of delicacies carried by it nor in the number of its satisfied customers.
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Ed HRDLICKA -Staple and Fancy Groceries
The grocery store of Ed HRDLICKAwas established in Bryan, July 1, 1910, on a capital
of $110, and although young in business, is a marked success, having an extensive and
rapidly augmenting trade. The store carries a fine line of staple and fancy groceries, fruits
and confections of standard and excellent grades. The wonderful success of this business
has necessitated the installment of a free delivery wagon for the convenience of its many
patrons in prompt delivery of goods purchased by them.
Mr. HRDLICKA is a native of Bryan, has been in active, successful business for three
years, and is recognized as a leading and highly esteemed citizen, whose capacity and
energy are destined in future to make his establishment one of the leading business
enterprises of the city.
Mr. HRDLICKA is able assisted in the details of his business of his business by Mr.
John TIEBACEK, a young man of splendid capacity and experience in the grocery
business.
Victor B. HUDSON -Attorney-at-law
One of the capable and successful lawyers in the city of Bryan, which is noted for the
number of distinguished lawyers practicing at its bar, is Judge Victor B. HUDSON, who has
conducted an extensive and important practice here for a number of years.
Mr. HUDSON was born in Ellaville, Ga., in 1861. He attended the local school at
Americus, thereafter attending Cuthbert College at Cuthbert, Ga. He read law at Buena
Vista, and was admitted to the bar at Americus before he was of age. He removed to
Texas in 1880, settling in Brazos County, where he taught school for a time, and latterly
engaged in the same occupation in Madison County, and subsequently was admitted to
the bar in this city. He was married in Bryan to Miss Alice ERWIN, ofwhich union was born
Hattie Lou, wife of Mr. Wayne W. EVANS, and Charley HUDSON, now attending Toby's
Business College. Mr. HUDSON served with distinction for four years in the important
position of District Attorney of this district and one term as County Judge of Brazos County,
and eight years as County Attorney of Brazos County. He is a lawyer of the first order of
ability, a leading public spirited citizen, and a man who stands high in the estimation of the
people of Bryan and Brazos County.
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Hotel Bryan
There is nothing that so unerringly illustrates the true status of a city in the matter of its
prosperity and progress as does the hotels in its midst. Nothing but a live town in the true
sense of the word can support a hotel of modern equipment and excellence.
The Hotel Bryan of this city is one of the most elegant and complete in its cuisine and
equipment for the entertainment and comfort of its guests of any establishment of its kind
in Central Texas.
This hotel occupies an elegant new three-story strictly modern building, which contains
thirty-eight elegant and comfortable rooms in its main building and thirty in its annex.
These rooms are steam-heated, with hot and cold water, baths and electric lights and
telephone service in each, also an elegant lobby, large dining rooms and parlors richly
furnished and containing all that could be desired for the comfort and enjoyment of its
patrons. Traveling salesmen will find in this house a greater number of conveniently
equipped sample rooms than in an establishment of its class in Central Texas.
Messrs. DOANE and MAY, the enterprising proprietors of this excellent hostelry are
capable and experienced hotel men, who are familiar with the wants of the trade in their
line of business, and fully realize that the hotel of today in this section of the State must
spare nothing in capital and courtesy which can contribute to the comfort and pleasure of
its guests.
The city of Bryan is proud of this elegant establishment which serves so well to impress
the stranger within its gates with the solid prosperity and progress prevailing here at the
present time.
The following article is by John BLAIR.
A PARTING SALUTE
Bryan Weekly Eagle
May 14, 1908, p. 8, col. 1
Yesterday afternoon all the members of Camp J. B. ROBERTSON U.C.V. who were
in the city assembled at the city hall and marched with the banner of the cap to the Central
station to bid farewell to Dr. J. D. WEST, who had served as chaplain for the last fifteen
years and was leaving Bryan for Philadelphia, Miss., where he will hereafter reside.
Wearing their badges and crosses of honor the veterans stood in single file with uncovered
heads while Dr. WEST, with tearful eyes, passed along the line shaking hands with each
and speaking words of adieu, while many of them wept and there were many tearful eyes
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among the numerous spectators of the affecting scene. As the train passed with Dr. WEST
at an open window and the veterans again doffed their hats and waved them in a final
salute.
The veterans present were: W. E. SAUNDERS, commandant; W. B. BAKER, color
bearer; W. Gillie MITCHELL, adjutant, Andrew SHELBURNE, SR., T. H. DARWIN, J. W.
GEE, J. M. CARNES, C. T. SUTTON, R. J. SWANCOAT, H. P. STACY, R. L.
WEDDINGTON, L. E. MITCHELL, Thos. OWEN, D. T. WILLIAMSON, W. C. WILCOX, J.
N. COLE, J. A. FOREMAN, Henry BOWMAN.
A large number of other friends, both ladies and gentlemen, were at the station to join
in the parting salutation to one of the noblest men God ever made.
<Notes>
William Edward SAUNDERS Private, Company D, 42nd Virginia (Mosby's) Cavalry
William Batts BAKER Sergeant, Company A, 8th Georgia Infantry Battalion
William Gillian MITCHELL Sergeant, Company K, 14th Mississippi Infantry
Andrew J. SHELBURNE, Sr. Sergeant, Company A, 20th Texas Infantry
Thomas Howard DARWIN Private, Company K, 16th Texas Infantry
John W. GEE Private, Company E, 5th Texas Infantry
Joseph Malcolm CARNES buried at Soldier's Home, Austin, Texas
C. T. SUTTON unknown service
R. J. SWANCOAT unknown service
H. Peter STACY reportedly 5th Texas Infantry
Robert Lee WEDDINGTON Sergeant, Company A, 20th North Carolina Infantry
Lewis Edward MITCHELL Private, Company I, 39th Mississippi Infantry
Thomas OWEN unknown service
D. T. WILLIAMSON unknown service
W. C. WILCOX Private, Company G, 5th Texas Cavalry
Jasper Newton COLE Sergeant, Company I, 3rd Texas Cavalry
John A. FOREMAN Private, Company K, 16th Texas Infantry
Henry Dixon BOWMAN Private, Company I, 21st Texas Cavalry
his issue begins a new series on individuals remembering what their life was like when
Tthey were 21 years old published in The Bryan Daily Eagle. Transcribed by Janis
HUNT.
"When I Was 21" -November 11, 1926, p. 1
George A. ADAMS
"When I was 21 I thought I was 40 and a mighty smart man, but I soon found out that
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was neither 40 nor nearly so smart," stated George A. ADAMS, a successful Bryan
insurance man, in a spirit of levity.
"When I was 21 I was just entering upon the insurance business in Bryan with offices
in the ASTIN building over the SMITH Drug Co. I remained there for 17 years," he stated.
Prior to the time when he reached his majority, he kept books at a hardware store in
Bryan, receiving the magnificent salary of $20 per month. He worked so hard one year that
the proprietor "anted" his wages $5 a month. He later when to Dallas and St. Louis for a
while, but soon realized "there is no place like home."
He went into the insurance business by accident. His father advised him to buy an
agency here because it was offered for sale cheap .Twenty-five years ago the insurance
business was negligible, and one month Mr. ADAMS cleared only $12 above his expenses.
In those days many people looked upon insurance as a necessary evil and took it as a sort
of charity affair. Life and fire insurance were about the only kind used, and it was much
easier to persuade a man to take out fire insurance on his building than to take our life
insurance on his son. Of course, then there was no automobile insurance, which is now
a big factor.
A quarter of a century ago only the richest men of the city carried $5,000 and $10,000
policies, while now there are several here who have $100,000 policies or more. Today you
can insure a tennis match, a growing crop, or a child at infancy.
"Yes, I like the insurance business," admitted Mr. ADAMS. "I enjoy trying to render a
real service to the public. People now look upon insurance as an investment and a
protection, and it has done much to alleviate the tragedies of life. A person never has too
much insurance when his estate is settled up", he stated.
Bryan City Cemetery
George A. ADAMS Born: 1879
Emily PEAKE ADAMS Died: 1937
Born: 1881 Died: 1950
"When I Was 21" - The B an Daily Eagle -December 18, 1926, p. 1
Tom ADAMS
"When I was 21 I was a plowboy in Limestone county," stated Tom ADAMS, who has
improved the appearance of more people in Bryan than any other person. For almost a
quarter of a century he has been cutting up in a barber's chair in Bryan.
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Mr. ADAMS was born in Pike county, Georgia, and came to Texas at 17 on account of
having a brother in the eastern part of the State. He first landed at Nacogdoches and
farmed there for a couple of years. About that time the war clouds were gathering for the
Spanish-American disagreement, and Mr. ADAMS abandoned the plow to shoulder a gun.
But when he weighed in at Dallas he was a pound and a half too light to fight. He then
went back to Waco and on back to the farm, but with considerable reluctance. After
farming three more years in Limestone county he went to Abilene where he worked in a
general merchandise store for four months
Having forsaken the agricultural business for good, he came to Watt in Limestone
county and worked in a grocery store, conducting cone-man barber shop in the rear of the
establishment.
His next venture was to go to Terrell and cut hair at the insane asylum. He opened up
the first barber shop ever established in the insane asylum. His next business undertaking
was a barber shop at Mart, where he remained for seven months.
From Mart he came to Bryan, and to prove that he knows a good thing when he sees
it, he had lived here continuously since January 18, 1903. "You are the veteran barber of
Bryan, aren't you?" we asked. "Yes, all of my competitors have gone into business since
I came here," he replied.
"Has the woman trade increased the barber business very much?" "No, when the
women started getting hair cuts, the men began skipping. 1 think the married men must
use the budget system for barber's expense."
"Is it not true that men usually tell their secrets to the barber?" "Well, to some extent,
but strangers use a barber shop as an information bureau. When a stranger hits town the
first thing he does is to come to a barber shop and ask a thousand questions about
everything in town," he answered.
About this time Dave L. WILSON, who was an innocent bystander in the interview,
spoke up and said: Do you know the oldest joke on record?" We all admitted that we had
heard many jokes that sounded like they were the oldest on record but were not sure.
"Well, I'll tell you," he chirped. The oldest joke in the history of the world was when the
King told the barber that he wanted his hair cut in silence."
Applause.
"How often do men get their hair cut?" we inquired. "The young men get their hair cut
almost every week, while the old men get theirs cut whenever they have nothing else to
do."
"Do you think a girl looks good in a boy's hair cut?" "No," he retorted.
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"Do you think a woman's beauty is enhanced by bobbed hair?" "Well, that depends;
some styles of bobbed hair are becoming; I'll tell you I have cut off some mighty pretty
hair."
"Do many woman make a fuss when they have their hair cut for the first time?" "Yes
a lot of them weep and wail considerably. You know, it requires some time before bobbed
hair looks pretty on anyone."
"What kind of hair looks prettiest when bobbed?" "Hair looks pretty bobbed when it is
wavy and thick."
Mr. ADAMS is a member of the Methodist church and the Masonic lodge and has
achieved much fame as one of the "Gold Dust Twins."
"Come back again," invited Mr. ADAMS. "If there were only you and I here I could tell
you lots of interesting things about the barber business."
And I think so, too.
Bryan City Cemetery
Thomas Alvie ADAMS Born: 24 Feb 1878 Died: 24 Sep 1945
Son of Reuben and Alice ADAMS Born: Zebulon, Ga.
Harriet Belle ADAMS Born: 06 Jul 1885 Died: 10 Mar 1968
Dau of James and Caroline LOWE Born: Talbot Station, Tn.
"When I Was 21 " -Feb 11, 1927, p. 1
Nat B. ALLEN
"When I was 21 I was teaching at ALLEN Academy," said Nat B. ALLEN, principal of
the local school which is the oldest privately-owned academy in Texas.
Mr. ALLEN was born in Madisonville, but came to Bryan with his parents at an early
age. After attending public school here, he entered ALLEN Academy, taking both the
required and special courses. He then entered Southwestern University at Georgetown
as a sophomore. He attended this school two years and two summers, and lacking only
a few courses of having his degree, he began teaching at ALLEN at 18. After having been
in the faculty here for several years, he went to Chicago University for a year and took
special subjects. Mr. ALLEN has held every position at the academy at one time or
another. In 1920 he was made co-principal of the academy and two years ago he was
appointed principal. At present he also teaches three classes in mathematics.
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ALLEN Academy was founded at Madisonville in 1886 by J. H. ALLEN who afterwards
became associated with his brother, R. O. ALLEN. J. H. ALLEN also had charge of the
public schools in Madisonville and conducted the academy at the same time. In 1899 the
academy was incorporated and moved to Bryan. Reverting to the private school at
Madisonville, Mr. ALLEN's father taught his students for two years under a brush arbor and
his students sat on log seats. Despite inconveniences and lack of adequate facilities,
every student later went to college and made brilliant records.
When the school was established in Bryan it consisted of five acres of land, one
building and two class rooms. The academy had an enrollment of about 60 students. The
growth of the institution has been gradual, and in 1925 there was a total enrollment of 225
and this year it will reach the 250 mark. In many years the academy officials have turned
down as many students as were accepted on account of lack of more buildings. If more
facilities can be secured, ALLEN Academy's enrollment would increase to 500 immediately
it is believed.
There are approximately 8,000 ex-students of the academy, Houston leading with about
650 and Bryan and Galveston ranking next.
The worst setback the school has encountered was in 1918 when one of the buildings
burned and all of the clothes, books, and other valuables of 60 students were destroyed
by fire. School was recessed for 10 days on account of the catastrophe, and when it
resumed activities at the end of that period every student returned to the institution.
Last September freshman college work was added as an extension center of A. and
M. college. College work now includes three courses in mathematics, history, English, and
two courses in Spanish. "This work was added to prepare better the student for his college
career. Preparatory schools are becoming more popular every year, and there is no
reason why Texas cannot have prep schools that will compare in every way with Culver,
St. John's and other similar schools," stated Mr. ALLEN.
Bryan City Cemetery
Nat Burtis ALLEN Born: 1892 Died: 1946
Pauline YATES ALLEN Born: 1892 Died: 1961
"When I Was 21" -December 9, 1926, p. 1
Rev. L. Guy AMENT
"When I was 21 I was a student in my sophomore year at the University of Texas," said
Rev. L. Guy AMENT, who has been pastor of the First Christian church in Bryan since
1923. Reverend Mr. AMENT has taken his education in broken doses like a school
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teacher, and has moved around with the consistency of a professional baseball player.
The Christian pastor, who hails from Eagle Springs in Coryell county, as a boy was a
schoolmate of Pat NEFF, former governor of Texas. After receiving all of the training the
little home town school offered, he went to Austin and entered the Austin Home Institute
a preparatory school. After graduating there, he attended the University of Texas for two
years, finishing his sophomore work.
At this stage of his life he permitted Dan CUPID to get the best of him. After he married
he assumed his first pastorate in a little Southwest Texas town called Sabinal. After three
years there he started his "journeying" career. Reverend AMENT and wife entered Texas
Christian University, which was at that time located at Waco. Four years here found the
young preacher the proud possessor of a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Divinity
degrees, well equipped for his life's work.
In 1904 he was pastor at Detroit; in 1905 he was at Sweetwater; in 1907 at Dalhart; in
1909 he was at Roy, New Mexico; in 1910 at Dalhart again; in 1912 at Longview in
evangelistic work; in 1913 at Ennis; in 1915 at Lufkin, in 1917 in the Army Y.M.C.A work
at Camp Bouregard in Louisiana; in 1921 at Sabinal again; in 1923 in Bryan.
He says that he particularly likes the evangelistic field of the ministry and has secured
500 conversions during his ministry. This is indeed a good record for a Christian pastor.
He has built several splendid church houses, and has improved the standing of the church
wherever he has lived. The fact that he was recalled by Sabinal and Dalhart also good
recommendations, especially for a preacher.
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INDEX
ADAMS 31-34
ADOU E ............... .................... 7
ALLEN ................ ............. 13,34,35
AMENT 35, 36
AR DERY .............. ................... 16
ASTIN ................. ................ 24,32
BAKER ................ ................... 31
BARTH ................ ................... 12
BLAIR ................. ................... 30
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BOLTON 11
...................
BO RIS KIE ............. .................... 8
BOWMAN ............. ................. 7, 31
BUCHANAN ............ .................... 4
BURDEN .............. ................... 28
CARNES .............. ................... 31
CLAR KE ............... .................... 7
COLE ................. ................. 4,31
CONRADt ............. ................... 21
COOPER .............. .................... 5
COULTER ............ .................... 26
CRUSE .............. .................... 21
CUPID ............... .................... 36
DANS BY ............. ..................... 3
DARWIN ............. .................... 31
DINS MOR E ........... .................... 20
DOAN E .............. .................... 30
DODSON ............. .................... 26
ERWIN ............... .................... 29
EVAN S ............... .................... 29
FOREMAN ............ .................... 31
GEE ................. .................... 31
GOLDSTEIN .......... .................... 11
GRANT .............. .................... 26
HARRIS .............. ................. 24,25
HARRISON ........... ..................... 7
NARY ................ .................... 16
HASWELL ............ .................... 25
H EM PHILL ............ ..................... 6
HENRY ............... .................... 12
HENSARLING ......... ................. 3-5, 26
HENSEL .............. ..................... 5
NESTER ............. ..................... 5
HIC KMAN ............ ..................... 5
HICKS ............... ................... 5,6
HIGGS ............... ............... 6,27,28
HILL ................. ..................... 7
HILLIER .............. ................... 7,8
NINES ............... ..................... 8
HINTON .............. .................... 20
HOLIC K .............. ..................... 8
HOLIK ............... ..................... 9
HOLLAND ............ ..................... 9
HOLLIC K ............ ...................... 9
HOLLIDAY ........... ...................... 9
HOLLIGAN ........... ................... 9, 10
HOLMES ............ .................. 10, 28
HOLT ............... ..................... 15
HOLU BEC ........... ..................... 10
HOLU BEK ........... ..................... 10
HOOD .................. ................. 10
HOOKS ................. ................. 10
HOPPESS ............... .............. 10, 11
HO R ETZKY .............. ................. 11
NORTON ................ .............. 11
HOTARD ................ .............. 11, 12
HOUSE ................. ................. 12
HOUSTON ............... ................. 21
HOWARD ............... ............ 7, 12, 26
HOWELL ............... ............... 12,13
HRDLICKA .............. ............ 13, 14, 29
HUBACEK .............. .................. 14
H UBERT ............... .................. 14
HUDSON ............... ............ 14, 15, 29
HUNT .................. ............... 24,31
H UTSON ............... .................. 21
JOHNSON .............. ............... 16, 26
JOWERS ............... .................. 28
KAPLAN ................ .................. 24
KELSEY ................ .................. 20
KOP PE ................. .................. 11
KORKEMES ............ .................. 28
LEONARD .............. ................... 6
LLOYD ................. ................... 5
LOBIT .................. ................... 7
LOWE ................. .................. 34
MALIK ................. ................... 9
MARCONTELL .......... ................... 8
MARTIN ................ .................. 26
MAY ................... .................. 30
M cCORD ............... .................. 20
McCULLOCH ............ .................. 27
McKINLEY .............. .................. 25
McRAY ................. .................. 13
MERKA ................ .................. 10
MIM S .................. ................... 6
MITCHELL .............. .................. 31
MOODY ................ ................... 4
MOU NCE ............... .................. 23
MUSSELMAN .......... ................... 11
NEAL ................. .................... 9
N EFF ................. ................ 12,36
N EWLAND ............. ................... 25
O LEXEY ............... ................... 20
OWE N ................ ................... 31
PAGE ................. ................. 3,21
PALU M BO ............. .................... 8
PAPPAS ............... ................... 28
PARKER .............. ................ 12, 24
P EAKE ................ ................... 32
P ENISTON ............. ................... 12
PORELSKEY ........... ................... 11
PRESTON ............. .................... 5
RECTOR .............. ................... 14
REED ................. .................... 7
R EIC H ER .............. .................... 8
ROBERTSON .......... ................... 30
ROBINSON ............ .................... 7
ROSS ................. ................... 20
38
R U C HTI ............. ..................... 10
SANBORN ........... ..................... 21
SAUNDERS .......... ..................... 31
SCASTA ............. ..................... 26
SCHO LL ............. ..................... 21
SC H ULTZ ........... ..................... 20
SCHWARZ .......... ..................... 11
SCOTT .............. ...................... 5
SHEFFIELD .......... ...................... 5
SHELBURNE ......... ..................... 31
SLAUGHTER ......... ...................... 6
SMITH .............. .................. 21,32
SPELL .............. ..................... 28
SPR O ULL ........... ..................... 28
STACY .............. ..................... 31
STEWART ........... ..................... 24
STUART ............. ..................... 26
SUTTON ............ ..................... 31
SWANCOAT ......... ..................... 31
TATU M .............. ..................... 21
TIEBACEK ........... ..................... 29
WALKER ............ ...................... 6
WEDDINGTON ....... ..................... 31
WEST .............. ................ 8,30,31
WHITE .............. ...................... 6
WIES E .............. ..................... 20
WILCOX ............. ..................... 31
WILLIAMS ........... ...................... 8
WILLIAMSON ........ ..................... 31
WILSON ............. .................. 21,33
WOO D UL ........... ..................... 11
WREN .............. ..................... 27
YATES ............... .................... 35
PUBLICATIONS BY BRAZOS GENEALOGICAL ASSOCIATION AND MEMBERS
Persons interested in the publications of the BGA may order them at the address listed below. For information on
publications by members, contact the author at the listed address. Any charge for the publication of members will be
between the person interested in the publication and the author. When inquiring please enclose a SASE.
Title: "Recorded Births in Brazos County, Texas 1850-1910."
Content: Recorded births in Brazos County plus some births in Madison and Grimes Counties.
Alphabetical by surname plus maiden name index. 328 pages. Author: Nadine Billingsley, 706
Pershing, College Station, TX 77840.
Title: "Descendants of Joshua JONES of Alabama and Solomon KING of North Carolina,1771-1994"
Content: Story of Joshua JONES of Alabama and Solomon KING of North Carolina and their
descendants, 1771-1994. Over 8000 names, indexed. Author: Nadine Billingsley.
Title: "Brand and Mark Registrations for Brazos County Texas 1849-1900"
Content: The registration of a mark or brand may be useful to Genealogists as a finding aid when
developing a time line, and may confirm the existence of a person or family in Brazos County.
Registrations were compiled from Brand Book "A" and "B", and may contain such information
as surname, first name or initials, date of registration, book, page, and any comments made at
the time. It has 121 pages, soft bound, over 2900 registrations and is indexed. The cost is
$17.97. Author: Nadine Billingsley.
Title: Index to Birth, Marriage and Death Records, 1876-1909, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Bryan,
Brazos County, Texas.
Content: Indexed, intended to assist the researcher in locating records at this church. 96 pages.
Compiler: Joanne Dominik Glowski, 4131 Bethel, Houston, TX 77092.
Title: Marriage and Death Records, 1877-1909, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Bryan, Brazos County,
Texas.
Content: A complete transcript of these records. Deaths start in 1894, with a few recorded before that
date. Includes a list of places of birth. 83 pages. Compiler: Joanne Dominik Glowski.
Title: "Italians of Steele's Store, Texas."
Content: Historical account of the Italian settlement at Steele's Store, Brazos County, Texas. Author:
Rosemary DePasquale Boykin, 8407 Shadow Oaks, College Station, Texas 77845-4603.
Title: "Birds of Passage"
Content: An annotated listing of Italian immigrants who departed Palermo, Sicily and arrived at Port of
New Orleans, LA, 1859-1901. CD-ROM (MAC/PC compatible). Listing of 23,975 names. C &
R Publications. College Station, TX. 2001. $35 plus $2 for shipping/handling. Texas residents
add $2.90 for sales tax. Checks or money orders made payable to C&R Publications, 8407
Shadow Oaks, College Station, TX 77845. Brochure and order form at:
http://members.tripod.com/~LWink2/Birds">BIRDS OF PASSAGE. Author: Rosemary
DePasquale Boykin
Title: "Italians of Steele's Store, Texas."
Content: Brazos Valley Italians. A Series of Interviews." 279 pgs. C& R Publications. College Station, TX.
1996. $25 plus tax. Z , ~l-
The Brazos County cemetery book has recently been published and is now available.
Included are 278 pages of names listed alphabetically from 85 cemeteries. Information
listed includes (where available) name, date of birth, date of death, inscription and
cemetery.
Send your order to:
Ericson Books
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Nacogdoches, TX 75961-2936
The price is $40. Add 8.25% Texas sales tax and $3.50 shipping/handling.
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