Pioneer Reuben Gray Nears Century in San Saba History
San Saba Texas January 2 Reuben W Gray of Cherokee aged about 100 recalls frontier life since 1845. Born in Lincoln County Tennessee he moved with parents to Texas and later helped lead local defense as Ranger Captain in San Saba County. He recounts bear fights panther kills and mountain lion captures alongside family milestones and county contributions.
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San Saba
Texas
Reuben Gray
Cherokee
San Saba County
Iike
Reuben W. Gray
Sanaba
Llano
Reuben Washington Gray
Lincoln County
Tennessee
Missisippi
Rusk County
Mr. Gray
Tray
Jeft
Sim
Gray
G. 5
Buck) Gray
C. L.gray
F. S. Gray
Mattie Ashley
Anna Brown
Liano
May Green
Brownwood
Pioneer Smith recalls Texas journey and Alamo memories
The letter from Haile of the Pioneers Society recounts a Texas tour from Temple to Kingsland and Tow. He recalls the Alamo massacre of 1836, Goliad executions, and Santa Anna as a cautionary tale. He notes visits to Ballinger Bronte and Enchanted Rock and admires a Ballinger bronze statue of a horse and rider. He shares personal memories of his Texas childhood home and hospitality at Murchison in Kingsland.
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Smith
Haile
Pioneers’ Society
Texas
San Antonio
Alamo
Mexico
United States
W. B. Travis
Santa Anna
Travis
Washington
Goliad
Fannin
Austin
San Jacinto
Davy Croek' T
Cal Boyle
Copanion
Colorado River
Kingsland
Auto
Tow
Taw
Menard
Andrew
Murchison
Ballinger
Riger
New York
Bronte
Sele -Mal-Hickman
Enchanted Rock
Ranches for Sale by W J Moore
A newspaper item notes ranches for sale offered by W J Moore. The brief lists property options and contact cues, signaling real estate listings in a regional context.
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W. J. Moore
Return to California Dreaming Through Llano and Enchanted Rock
Smith Halle recounts travels from Llano Texas to Austin and Temple en route to California. He recalls Enchanted Rock and Laguna Valley Indian violence, Pack Saddle Mountain battles, pioneer hardship, and a memory of an early ice cream milestone. He notes a Grand Canyon detour and plans to write from Williams Arizona.
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Dilano
Austin
Texas
el Paso
Kingslind
Lockhart
Riverside
California
Temple
New Orleans
Llano
Nome Bene
Williams, Ariz
Grand Canyon
Smith Halle
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Buick
Fisher
Wilkes and Watkins
John A. Cone
Smith Haile
John Brown, Jr
Society ‘of San Bernardino Pioneers and Friends
Fair State
el Fasco
Arizona
Karnak
Karnak Ia
Llano Drug Co
Llano Milling & Mrs. Co
Rom
Pack Saddle Mountain
Indiana
Peck
Egypt
Undertaker
Llano Chamber OF Commerce
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