Historic Texan families and letters reveal plantation era ties
A fragmented 1939 University archives letter by Famus Peach Point documents Texan plantation heritage and kinship networks. The item lists descendants living in Freeport and other areas, with social notices from Bernard, Mentz, and nearby towns, plus community names, visitors, and local events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire of Texas
Texas
Cngers
James F. Perephen
J. Netey Ui
Freeporr
Famus
Waa
McGenney
Potosi
Tech
Houston
Tuck
Cam
Raveah
Move to Texas Explored as a Viable Future
A correspondent weighs moving to Texas for a better life and cotton country prospects. The writer warns of early hardships yet notes strong potential in sugar or cotton, abundant provisions, and opportunities for enterprising men. They urge personal inspection before any move and send regards to friends and Mrs. Parry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big River
Texas
Cnast
Wetuil
É& Tagwey
John Perry
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Jr. Blois
Elbert Henick
Ellis Nuendorft
Alain Drescher
Enin Miller
Oscar
Philip Brod
W. H Welson
Leo Braden
Ela Braden
Aufusl Nuendorft
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Nesvadda
Reim Berg
Tuo
Homston
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Green
Tuk
B. M. Hobertson
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Hedor
Tom
Carter Austonia
Roy Towell
Ieneral
Norris
Esci
Lake, Tex
Fanka Jos
Wer Laws
Rotary Club
Meeres
Dallas Hotel
Emanuel Roos
Tex
P. T. Gordon
Nurris Bldg
PEONE
Atig.a
Cary
Kaining
Sugar Peas
del Monte
Curtis Saucer Kraut
Mae
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Underwood
Raney Wintsay Apples
Laitis Ina
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Bologna
Wwe
Regia
Frank Stephens Co
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