Early Valley Mills community memories and landmark notes
Oral histories recall the 1900s formation of local churches with Whitney as superintendent and Rever end E. B. Saxon as pastor. The Cayvie store became a post office around 1875, rural routes formed by 1904, and local figures like Parker Kellum and Blackwell shaped area farming, fencing, and commerce through the early 20th century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isle MG
Whitney
Saxon
Cayvie
Valley Mills
W. HL Richards
Level
Art Richards
Parker Ketlum
Coyote
Blackwell
Legacy of Bosque County Families in the Cayote Community
A reminiscence recounts early settlers and land transfers around the Cayote and Center Hill areas in Bosque County. It names Parker Kellum, Evans, M. G. Whitney, A. Blackwell, Art, Jim, and Billy Redards, the Moormans and Butlers, Warren Lacy, and teachers like J. B. Jones. The narrative links land deeds to Parker Kellum, the Moor mans residence, and the Brandes place, noting the Moormans' arrival circa 1890s and the school debut around 1890.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cayote
Farles
Parker Kellum
Na, Evans
M. G. Whitney
A. Blackwell
Art
Jim
Billy Redards
L. W. Chase
Walter McB Hhanon
J. B. Jones
Albert Sears
Tom Sears
G. E. Jackson
WT. Mason
John Wea
Center Hill
E. €. Moorman
Joe Buter Famlies
Center Hum Boxie
Apc Richards
Sarah Snider
Coyote
Place
Jian
Billy Richards
Billy Rich
Ards’ Place
Walter Glatt
Reuben Jones
Jim Richards
Capotea
Living traces of a Texas pioneer's life and legends
Fragmentary notes recount John McLennan a central Texas figure linked to Rosae Johile and family lore. The story sketches his era among settlers and Native tribes, including Comanches and Delawares, with mentions of Walnut Spring, University of Texas, and a camp life of 1945 era.
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John McLannan
Hm McLenan
Texas
Nel McLannan
George Hil
Clift
3. Richards
Merion
Walnut Spring
Hiesea Trandsaghien
Ruth Coftaan
Hile
University of Texas
See Mutchon
Joly
Noonday meal memory from a lively kitchen moment
A fragment recalls a noonday meal with soft butter and playful moments. The scene hints at a cheerful kitchen activity and shared enjoyment.
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Childress Creek
Wales
Goodall Res
Capote
Ti Ro McNeil Eos
Valley Mill
A. A
Alex Ateel
McNeill Bros
P. E. Schow & Bros
Clifton
Sehow Bros
D._ J. T Guitbints
Ve uiMing
Mason, G, Kon
Press Hord
Lee Grounds
Sparks
Hattie Richards Sparks
Austin
Isle
Republic of Texas
D. Moffit
Santa Anna
Alamo
M. H. Wchards
Alamo ‘Museum
San Antonio
Archives Division
State Highway
Bosque County
Beeve
Bosque River
Bosque
State Land Office
Stephen F. Sparks
Husand
Wallace Sparks
Sante
Borque County
Mort
Mtr
Magee
John McLennan
Warior
Publicatio
William C. Pool
Brazos and
Bosque Rivers
San Marcos, Texas
Dern Pharmacy
Western
Auto
George
Western Auto
Ford
Dallas
Uta
Rockies
Clifton By & T
Tome
R. B. Hogg
JA. Hyles
Clarence Bi
Hal Ie
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