Hound Dog Men of the Richards Family
A vintage scene shows Rowster Richards Johnny Richards and Will Richards with Tad and Lee Richards. Johnny is the sole living child in the family and the original Richards homeplace stands in the background on the Richards property at Enterprise.
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Rowster Richards
Johnny Richards
Will Richards
Tad Richards
Lee Richards
Richards
Pioneer Family’s Texas Migration and Loss on Trail
Mrs Fletcher, born 1842 in Mt Carroll, moved with William B Fletcher to Texas in 1850. They endured a nine month wagon trek to California in 1867 during which their only child died and was buried on the trail. William died in 1915 after a long life with the couple later having more children.
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William B. Fletcher
Early Post Offices Maverick and Norton in Runnels County
Maverick post office began October 10, 1883 with Marion Cook as first postmaster on Oak Creek in western Runnels County and once vied for county seat. Norton post office started November 27, 1894 under Marion A. Wilkerson at his home northwest of Ballinger, moved in 1902 and 1920 to Norton town site. Also plans for Labor Day Celebration at Bronte County Park.
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Maverick
Marion Cook
Oak Creek
Runnels County
Norton
Marion A. Wilkerson
Ballinger
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Enterprise
Bronte County Park
Bronte
Texaco
LP Gas Company