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Early Days in Comanche as Told by L B Russell
L B Russell recalls arrival in Comanche County on October 10 1876 and early settlers names from brand records. He notes Georgia influence, lists families such as McKenzies Campbells Bonds Holmsleys and Cunninghams, and highlights figures like Captain James Cunningham and Dr Tuggle. He also mentions court house cornerstone and local history details.
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Comanche
L. B. Russell
Alex H. Tuggle
Harriet E. Tuggle
Lucien L.tuggie
John D. Deane
Adam M. Self
Frederick B. Gentry
Basil “. Cox
Margaret Cox
H. F. Hoover
John Wiliams
Thomas Hunter
Saran E. Talley
O. T. Tyler
Bell County
George W. Tyler
Belton
Masons
Court House
Grand Lodge
Joseph Hicks
Neely
Francis M. Holmsley
Helmsley
John Taylor
Burrill J
Susie
Richard T. Cunningham
Captain Cunningham
Dove Creek
John McGuire
Comanche County
James C. Martin
Tom Denton
Tuggle
Georgia
John Deane