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Jacob de Cordova and Jacob's Well Legacy in Texas Frontier
The text traces Jacob de Cordova’s role as a land promoter in 1849 Harris County and his later sale of the Amasa Turner Survey in 1855, noting the area’s name changes and the possible origin of Jacob’s Well. It cites family recollections and biographical work by Neil Coleman to argue the well may be named after de Cordova, while acknowledging other views and local lore.
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Wimberley
Sychar
Samaria
Joseph
Jacob
Amasa Turner Survey
Jacob de Cardova
William R. Baker
Baker
de Cardova
Harris County
Jacob de Cordova
Houston
Elisha McCuistion
Blue Hole
Cypress Creek
Mary Richard
Joe Blackwell
Callie Wagner
Texas
United States
Jamaica
Kingston
Daily Gleaner
Island
Piladelphia
Galveston
Austin
Guadalupe County
James Montgomery
Hays County
Travis District
Jack Hays