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CAMERON, Elloise

One page, doublespaced typewritten page of oral history transcript

CAMPBELL, Alexander

two small scraps of notepaper, handwrtten, that give a brief chronology of Alexander Campbell and some of his family. Author and date unknown.

CAMPBELL, HENRY

Four pages, single spaced entitled, "Some Recollections of the Last Ninety Years", dated 21 Oct 1958. In his recollections he states that he was born 12 Feb 1867 in Burnet County and that his mother was the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Barton) King. He does not identify his father, but says he was born in Louisville, KY, and came to East Texas in 1855. His grandmother was Elizabeth Barton King and was a daughter of William and Hannah Oliphant Barton. She was born and raised three miles east of Morristown, Hamblen County, East Tennessee. Hannah Oliphant's father and mother were emigrants from Holland. File also contains a letter signed Henry Campbell, dated 19 Nov 1960 to Ernest Langford and his reply dated 28 Nov 1960. (see Family of Henry Campbell, submitted by Teresa Reed Shands, <tshan_5 @ hotmail . com>)

CANTRELL, John et al

18 single spaced pages of the Cantrell family history beginning with William Cantril, arriving at Jamestown VA in 1608 by the ship Phoenix, through Cantrells in Texas in the late 1800s.

CARSON, John

contains a genealogical query and partial answer about John Carson and his wife Mary E. Baird.

CATES, Richard Stanford, et al

• (1) Pedigree chart showing Jane Cates, daughter of Robert W. Cates and other families.
• (2) Query about the Cates and Lloyd families dated 1996.
• (3) Seven double-spaced pages of autobiography or oral history transcript from Sinia Elizabeth Vest (nee Cates), who was born in Missouri in 1850 to Richard Stanford Cates and Jane (Harvey) Cates. This transcript is undated, but is a very interesting account of the pioneer days in Burnet.
• See also CALVERT folder
  

CHADWICK, Profitt

• (1) 8 page Research Report date 12 May 1994, source and for whom prepared unknown. The report gives information on Chadwick family, beginning with Delivan Chadwick, father of Cyrus who was born in Burnet County in 1856, and outlines the methodology the researcher used and the results of the research.
• (2) Pedigree chart beginning with Sam Chadwick Gauny, son of Colin Gauny and Velma Chadwick. Velma was the daughter of Oliver (Jim) Chadwick, b.1890 and Sybil Luckie, b. 1984. Oliver Chadwick was the son of Cyrus Allen Chadwick and Mary Ann Pullin.
• (3) Xeroxed information sheets on the Chadwick Coat of Arms.
• (4) Xeroxed newspaper article from "The Goldthwaite Eagle", 2 July 1987, entitled "All About the Rise and the Fall of Chadwick's Mill". The mill was located on the Colorado River which later became Mills County.
• (5) Xeroxed picture of Jim Chadwick and Sybil Luckie on their wedding day, about 1912.
• (6)Xeroxed newspaper obituaries for Cyrus Allen Chadwick, 1947; and Mrs. Mary Ann Chadwick, age 108, no date or source.
• (7) Xeroxed pages from Llano and Burnet cemetery books.
• (8) Many other Xeroxed papers, evidently in support of the Research Report mentioned above, including marriage license of C.A. Chadwick and Mary Pullin, census sheets, history books, LDS catalogued book entries
• (9) Family history package from Sam Gauny, which includes information about himself and his ancestors.

CHAMBERLAIN, Bill

Newspaper clippings from Austin American, 11 Nov 1949, 10 Aug 1956, about Bill and Laura Chamberlain and their newspaper business, the Burnet Bulletin. Other clippings, undated about Bill Chamberlain, and Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Chamberlain.

CHAMBERLAIN, Fan

• (1) two page transcript of oral history from Frances Chamberlain, undated.
• (2) Three page transcript of oral history from Mae Chamberlain Brown.
• (3) Copy of magazine, True West, Feb 1978, that contains an article about Jeremiah Chamberlain and his adventures in the Dakotas. Pictures of Jerry Chamberlain at his Oregon cabin, Sarah Barton Chamberlain, his mother; Josephine Chamberlain Livingston, his sister; and John Burkett Chamberlain, a nephew, who looked him up and stayed a year with him around 1914. Very interesting article, with lots of family history.
• (4) picture of Old Burnet Bulletin press, with J.H., Will, and L.C. Chamberlain
• (5) Obituary, source unknown for Nora Ada Chamberlain.

CHANCE, Joseph B.

typed transcript of Bible record copied from the Chance Family Bible, Liberty Hill, Texas. Also Family Record of the Thomas Family, beginning with Jeremiah Watt Thomas, b. 1799 and wife Winifred Thomas, b. 1811, their children, and who they married. Prepared Sept 1953 by Truett L. Chance, 227 Haverhill Dr., San Antonio TX.

CHANEY, J.H.

Typed transcript of a bill of sale dated 1874, documenting his sale of a cotton crop for $250, which was growing on Mrs. Matilda Moss's part of the farm known as the Blackwell farm, and consisting of 20 acres, to W.L. Brizendine.

CHASTAIN, Pierre

copy of 1981 issue of The Chestnut Tree, A Journal of Chastain Genealogy. The article copied outlines the descendants of Pierre Chastain, the Immigrant, and continues in this issue, with ix. Edward Chastain, b. 10 May 1805, which completed the known data for seven generations, for Elijah Chastain, Sr's first two wives.

CHEATHAM, Katie Lewis

• (1) Family History compiled by Mary Cheatham Polinard that begins with Archibald (Archer) Cheatham, who married Margaret Rudd in 1796 in Virginia. 23 pages.
• (2) Childhood Memories of Wiley Hugh Davis about life in early Tarrant County. He was born in 1851 in La., moving with his family in 1854 near Ft Worth on the Trinity River. He moved to Burnet County about 1900. Recorded by his daughters, Mrs. Katie Lewis Cheatham and Mrs. Grace Lewis Ley. Also in this group are The Lewis Family, by Mrs. Jessie Kent Holman; Childhood Memories of Katie Lewis Cheatham (which includes some memories of Burnet County) ; 16 pages
• (3) Isaac Lewis and his Descendants, Records, Stories and Genealogical Material by Mrs. Mary Cheatham Polinard, 1979. 28 pages.

CHEATHAM, Dr. T.C.

• (1) Copy of 9 March 1922 issue of Burnet Bulletin containing obituary of Mrs. T.C. Cheatham.
• (2) Xeroxed obituary of Dr. T.C. Cheatham dated 11 Mar 1939. He was born 3 Jan 1853, and married Mollie Smart in Lampasas, 1884.
• (3) Xeroxed obituary of Grandmother Smart, who was 97 years old when she died 13 Jan 1916, and was known as one of the "Oldest Ladies in This Part of Texas" .

• (1) River Cities Tribune, 6 Dec 2002, "Musuem Open House is Tribute to Christian Family", by Jane Knapik, with photo of Chrisitan family.
• (2) Obituary of George Eastland Christian, 1927-2002, with picture.
  

CHURCHILL, Nettie

Photograph, with oval mat, approx 5x7, of young girl. The photo is undated, but marked on back "Nettie Churchill". Clothes and hairstyle suggest late 1800s.

CLARK, Emmer

2 small photos, marked on back, "Viola Stewart". On 9 Feb 2001, these photos were identified by Keith Reed, a descendant of Isom Clark, as photos of Emmer Clark, a daughter of Isom Clark and Margaret Greer. See Stewart entry for more info.

CLARK, Isam

Contains newspaper clipping from the Austin American, Austin, Texas

Tuesday, September ___ (date not visible) 1950, page 8

Isam Clarks' Descendants Gather for Family Reunion

BRIGGS, Sept. 11.--(ANS)--Descendants of the late Mr. and Mrs. Isam Clark of Mahomet met recently for a family reunion.

Houston members of the family present were Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Clark, Joyce and Wilda Sue; Messrs. and Mesdames Carl Kingsberry, Ivan Johnson, Mack McWharten and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Clark, and Raymond and Mrs. L. B. Baker.

Those of Austin present were Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Thompson and Catherine, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. T. O. Pulliam, Tony and Patsy, Mrs. C. A. Baker, Vaneta Evans and Wendell Clark.

Briggs members of the family present were Mr. and Mrs. E.E. Williams, Harold, Dean, and Keith, Mr. and Mrs. Dan G. Fry, Martha Jo and Danny Wayne, Mr. and Mrs. L.E. Baker, Mr. and Mrs. E.L. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. D.M. Duke and Doyle, Mr. and Mrs. La Von Reavis.

Others present were Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Clark, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Whitley, Billie and Darlene; Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Clark and Shannon Sue, and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Burch of Mahomet. Also Mr. and Mrs. C.L. Allen Jr., Calvin, Jimmie, Irene, Judy and Dickie of Bertram; Mr. and Mrs. D.A. Baker and Douglas Jr., Mr. and Mrs. V.L. McAndrew, Jerry and Anna, Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Baker, Winston and Don, all of Lampasas. Also Mr. and Mrs. Floyd McSpaddin of Leander; Mr. and Mrs. Bill Montgomery of Burnet; Mrs. John F. Clark and Miss Sallie Mahomet; Mrs. Paul Toungate, Paula and Johnie of Hillsboro, and Mrs. Jerry Queen of Copperas Cove.

1. Highlander, 30 Aug 1973, “Geo. W. Click and the Indians”, with pictures of Malachi Click, and the George W. Clicks, John Click and Henry Smith, and Mary Elizabeth Click and John Halford Click (children).
2. Highlander, 6 Sep 1973, “Malachi and Martha Click Raided”, with photos of Malachi and Martha Click, and the Old Thomas House.  Also photo of Malachi Click children: Minnie, Susan, and Aaron.
   
3. Llano Journal, 20 June 2007, "Ranger to be Honored", short bio along with notice of a Texas Ranger Memorial Cross ceremony to be held at Comanche cemetery in honor of George Washington Click.<>
4. My Mother's Parents, descendant chart starting with George W. Click b. June 25 1818, 5 pages
5. Llano Journal, 20 June 2007, "Ranger to be Honored", about ceremony marking GW Click'sgrave.
   

CLINKSCALES, William Edward

One page typewritten history of the Clinkscales and Patterson families. Date and author unknown.

CLIFTON, J.E. (Johnnie)

Letter dated 26 Jan 1961 from Ernest Langford to J.E. Clifton asking for information on his family and permission to use the family data in an upcoming book. Replies are included from Clifton giving birthdates, marriages, etc. J.E. Clifton was born 25 Dec 1888. No mention of title or publication date of the book. Clifton recalls his early days in Briggs:

"...I believe it was Dec 1903 that we moved to Briggs. I started to school in Jan 1904 and went to end of school. Miss Mattie Dodson was my teacher; she started teaching in Jan 1904 as Miss Lola McSwain resigned in Dec 1903 and Miss Dodson took her place. The principal was Mr. Geo. Adkinson and Miss Mattie Dodson were the teachers for 1904. I went to school in Briggs only the year 1904. So I cannot tell you who the teachers were after 1904. as we moved to Bertram the next year. We were living at Bertram when the tornado hit Briggs, so I can't tell you much about the tornado. I remember Tom Hall was the postmaster at that time and he got his nose broken by a piece of 2x4 blown by the tornado. John and Lloyd Ellason run a cotton gin. Ratliff and Linsey run a general store and I believe Tom Hall had a small store. I don't remember who run the barber shop. Kute Hardin lived on the turn at the end of town and when the tornado hit he had two barrells one full of water the other empty sitting by side of house. The tornado picked up the full barrell and left the empty one..."

CLOUD, Charles Alexander

• (1) Correspondence from Ernest Langford to Mr. Cloud in 1960 asking for information about his memories of early Briggs for inclusion in an upcoming book called "Briggs - Brief Annals of the Times and People"
• (2) Obituary for Charles Alexander Cloud from Fort Worth Star Telegram dated 2 July 1961. He was born in 1882 to Charles Alexander Cloud and the former Jane Calvert. They married in Austin County in 1854 and had five children. Charles Jr. married Henrietta Ophelia Grimes in 1886 and had 13 children. She died in October 1941 and he died in 1961. This summarizes a very long article about "Eck" Cloud. Attached to the article is a handwritten letter dated 27 Oct 1961 from Willie (Cloud) Stewart.
• (3) notes and brief family history by Florice Cloud Williams, date unknown.

COLLIER, et al

Two issues of "Collier Collator", dated July 1985 and October 1985, a Quarterly newsletter for Collier, Colyer, etc. families and allied lines.

CONNER, Addison B.

Photograph of Addison Barker Conner and his wife, Mary Marina Coggins. Date of photo unknown. The Conners, according to info inscribed on back of the photo, were married 22 May 1855 in Hamilton, Burnet County, Texas. Addison Conner was born 28 Sept 1823 in Edgefield County, SC, and died 1 June 1896 in Llano County Texas. Submitted by Mrs. Otis Stewart and Mrs. Alberteen Rhae of Buchanan Dam.

COOK, Eva

Old photo of two young (teenage) girls, date and location unknown. Their dresses and hats appear to be late 1800s or early 1900s. On back is written "Eva Cook" and "May Largen" or Targen.

COOK, Judge J.B.

information concerning the home receiving designation as a Texas Historic Landmark in 1967 with description and location. "Old Cook House. Built in 1873 in Victorian style, with large bay window, solid walnut staircase, three fireplaces; was remodeled but retains original floor plan. House was bought in 1890 by Judge J.G. Cook, a noted lawyer, and remained in Cook family several generations." Medalion inscription, 14" x 9", 200 North Main, Burnet.

COOPER, Emmett

Small Photo, of very young children, date and location unknown. Inscription on back "Emmett Cooper's children, Fred's, Ellas niece and nephew"

CORKER, Ross

1/2 page typed interview, date unknown. Titled ROSS CORKER & Mr. Moffatt (on Mr. Corker's father)

COTTLE, Z.P.

handwritten, 4 pages, of the Cottle Family Record, (probably a Bible Record), that has one page for births, marriages, and deaths.

Click on the following link to view the Cottle Family Record

COX, Edmiston

Biography written by a daughter of Edmiston Cox. Handwritten original in the file, dated 1915, from Bertram, Texas. Also descendant chart, bible pages, photos of (1) Christopher Columbus Cox and wife, Martha Gates; (2) C.C. and Martha Cox with daughter May; (3) Ethyl (Cox) Fry; (4) May Cox with neice Gladys Cox; (5) Coleman Chance Home

COX, J.

copy of Frontier Times, vol 26, No. 6, dated March 1949, that has an article entitled "Remarkable Incidents on the Buffalo Range", on page 143. Handwritten in the Table of Contents is the notation, "Grandpa J. Cox". The story introduction begins with "John R. Cook was one of the famous buffalo hunters on the Plains of Texas in the 1870s, and in 1907 he wrote and published a book, "the Border and the Buffalo," which is now classed as a collector's rare item. From this book we take the following chapter:..." Two pages recounting a hunting trip with "a man named Cox" as they killed game on the Red Fork of the Colorado.

COX, N. Oliver

Newspaper page 6 from Bertram Enterprise dated 13 April 1967 with large obituary and picture of N.Oliver Cox. Headline is "End of An Era of Bertram Printing--N.Oliver Cox Succumbs"

COX, Orvis

• (1) Newspaper clipping from The Austin American, Friday, Sept 29, 1950, with picture of Mr. and Mrs. Cox, and article entitled "Spicewood Farmer, 84, Still Puts in Full Day of Work".
• (2) xeroxed page from "Confederate Veterans Buried in Burnet County" that shows William G. Cox served as Pvt, Lone Star Guards, 27th Brig, Burnet Co Cavalry; he was born 17 Aug 1840, died 9 Oct 1922, married #1 Annis; #2 Rebecca Jane; Buried in Bear Creek Cemetery.
• (3) Family picture undated, probably late 1800s, with identification on back "Cox Family, Orvis, and Bashsheba Ann Pearson Cox and Family, Back row, left to right: Belle, Viola, Georgia, Virgil and Iona. Front Row: Orvis, Nellie and Bashsheba Ann. Submitted by Iona G. Ross

CRADDOCK, Mrs. Ernest

small faded, color snapshot of woman standing at side of a house. On back is written in ink, Lucile O'Donnell, Burnet Texas. However, the picture is in an envelope on which is written: "Mrs. Ernest Craddock's picture, KTB@ (L.O'Donnell, Burnet TX)

CRADDOCK, Lucille

full page of Burnet Bulletin dated 10 March 1983, which features an article and picture of Lucille Craddock. Headline is "Craddock's roots go back to founding". She is the great-great granddaughter of Logan Vandeveer, a founding father of the Hill Country.

CRAIN, Rodden T.

35 pages typed, doublespaced narrative of the Crain Family submitted by Mrs. J.P. Josey, New Rochelle, NY. It begins with William Hampton Crain, from Tennessee, who came to Texas in Dec 1834.

CROWNOVER, et al

Thick folder with Crownover info such as land grant map, Descendents of John Crownover, xeroxed pictures of some Crownovers, newspaper picture of old hunting party on the Bye Crownover ranch near Llano in 1909, and misc. notes. Also a 22 page double-spaced history of the Crownover family beginning with Aaron Crownover, son of Rev. Arter Crownover and Levania, b. 16 Dec 1831 in Texas.

CRUM, Betty Virginia

contains original marriage Licenses for Mr. C. T. Stewart and Miss Annie E. Crum, issued 17 Aug 1912, and one for Ralph S. Crum and Miss Lillie M. Ross, 26 July 1912. Picture of two toddlers, Ralph Crum's twins; and newspaper article with picture of Betty Virginia Crum, dated 23 March 1951, titled "Oldest College Girl Recalls Rigors of Civil War Days".