Biographical Souvenir of the State of Texas: Containing Biographical Sketches of the Representative Public, and Many Early Settled Families

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Compilation of biographical information about early settlers and families in Texas, with some illustrations of people and places. Index starts on page 945

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950 p. : ill., ports. ; 28 cm.

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F. A. Battey & Co. 1889.

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This book is part of the collection entitled: Rescuing Texas History, 2017 and was provided by the Fannin County Historical Commission to The Portal to Texas History, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. It has been viewed 6632 times, with 49 in the last month. More information about this book can be viewed below.

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  • Main Title: Biographical Souvenir of the State of Texas: Containing Biographical Sketches of the Representative Public, and Many Early Settled Families
  • Added Title: Biographical Souvenir: Illustrated

Description

Compilation of biographical information about early settlers and families in Texas, with some illustrations of people and places. Index starts on page 945

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950 p. : ill., ports. ; 28 cm.

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"Illustrated."

Handwritten on a page near the front of the book: "Mr & Mrs H. C. Johnson Windom Texas."

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Rescuing Texas History, 2017

This compilation of newspapers, photographs, and other materials gives a glimpse into the diverse people and fascinating places that have contributed to the growth of Texas over the past two centuries.

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  • 1889

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F. A. Battey & Co. Biographical Souvenir of the State of Texas: Containing Biographical Sketches of the Representative Public, and Many Early Settled Families, book, 1889; Chicago, Illinois. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1151235/: accessed May 21, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Fannin County Historical Commission.

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