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A HOME IN TEXAS
RESOURCES OF KlUfMiN COUNTY
FIRST INSTALLMENT RELATING
TO KAUFMAN COUNTY AND
ITS CAPITAL CITY.
Description of Desirable Settlements
Tributary to the Town of
Kaufman.
Kemp City and its Attractive Sur-i-onndings
as a Fertile Farm-
ing: Region.
Topographical and Biographical
Notes Pertaining1 to the Connty
and City ot Kaufman.
Tbe Contemporaneous Biographical
- Sketches of Individuals
and Events.
Unwritten Biographies of Distin
guished Menand lotpmon-
ers of Texas.
HAIFJUX eOPSTT.
None In the general grouping of the county
a complete history will appear at a future time
In book form written and compiled from his-
torical data when the biographies of old ret-
tiers will appear In connection wtth the his-
toric events since the organization ot the county
to the present time. The writer proposes to
gather this data by personal Interviews with all
old veterans now 11 ving and from the records of
the county. This method ot writing history
requires time and much patient labor yet all
will concur that a portraiture of Individuals
and events can thus be more accurately given.
Such a task has perhaps never before been
undertaken by any one but a history by coun-
ties once effected in this way will perpetuate
much that Is of Interest which would other-
wise be lost by the ordinary historian.
WRITTEN BY EDWIN F.
TUB HISTORIAN OV TEXAS
OVERALL
BY COUNTIES
Copyright '..-si. !y Euwin E. OvkhaxuI
TOPOGRAPHY OF KAUFMAN. COUNTY
This county la bounded by Rock-
wall and Hunt counties on the north
Dallas and Ellis on the west Hender-
son on the south and VanZandt on
the east. The greater part of its sur-
face is high rolling prairies relieved
by scopes of timber from one to live
miles wide bordering on all the
streams of water that flow through
the county In a general course south-
ward. The west side of the county is
drained by the east fork of Trinity
river and the main Trinity. The east
fork rises in Fannin and Grayson-
counties and flows south through
Collin and Rockwall counties along
the western side of Kaulman county
into the Trinity about ten milea
above the Bouthwest corner
of Kaufman county. Its principal
tributaries are Big Buffalo. Little
Buffalo and Cottonwood. These as
well as East Fork are well timbered
with valuable bois d'arc pecan ash
elm and nearly all the varieties of
oak. The most valuable of these is
the bois d'arc the usefulness of which
is too well-known to need telling.
Big Brushy creek rises in Rock-
wall county and running southeast
forms a junction with King's creek
about five miles Bouthwest of the
center of Kaufman county. Its trib-
utaries are Iliih Point and Little
Urushy and tho two Cottoawoods.
Xlng's creek has its source near the
north side of the county a:.d flows
southwest until it unites with Big
Brushy a'idthen southeast to its junc-
tion with Cedar .creek about eight
tnld. vwAcf rf tha armthaaut. rnmftr of
the countv. Cedar Creek rites in thej
i tho nnrihuact rtrnpW nf
Kaufman county and meanders aldng4
its east side. mptvinsr into th.
Trinity river about nftetn miles 1
south of the Henderson county
line. Its main tributaries are Wil-
liams Walnut and Lacy creeks.
All the streams in the county are
well timbered for a few miles on each
aide so that there is no scarcity of
limber for any purpose.
The soil between the East Fork and
Big Brushy north of the II. & T. Cen-
tral railroad and along the west side
of Cedar creek is the famous black
waxy land the fertility of which there
has been no limit found. With high
rolling and loose soils there are no
productions this land will not yield.
The balance of the prairie is black
and gray sandy soil very productive
and easily cultivated.
The soil of the timbered land Is
nearly all gray sandy and is very pro-
ductive. There is no waste land in
tthe county.
POPULATION. AREA AND ASSESSED
VALUB OF TAXABLE PROPERTY
IN KAUFMAN COUNTY.
In 1870 the population was 6895;
in 1880 15448. At the present time
it is estimated at 1800013 per cent of
African descent.
Kaufman county has an area of &w
on n miles nearly half as large as
the state of Delaware and about two-
ithirds as large as the state of Rhode
1Tilsinil
The assessed value of taxable prop-
erty in 1870 was f 1.040391; in 1881
o-stotoiQ- in 1882. S4.3o5.747. and m
ixis 5.132.262. Assessed value of
no olr in 1H82. 8614.370.
The veneraDle and highly esteemed
chief cleik in the county collector's
office It. A. Hindman furnished the
following flattering statement' for
publication in the Kaufman Sun : -.
Assessed value of the property reaj
and personal In Kaufman county as
shown by the rplls of 1883 itemizing
only the principal sources of revenue.
Vaiueof landlu the county 1-?2'SS
" Town lots mi??
Horses 828.611
' " futile
Voneyon hind ....
Other taxable property.
436 5W
..479.471
1.07&378
Total value of property
state tax on above
8tt"ty """Kwi'PoiisU!
County poll tax
Total state tax
Total county tax
Average on land per acre
... 5.132.26
... $15 396.78
....15.&36.78
&3a5.60
.... 899.2S
....2t.7D2.28
....1626.03
7.80
82.46
uunra... a ax
" cattle ls-
c.a thaK'uiifmn.n Slim The aSSeSS-
mils for 1883 were made out by
w L. Hutf and for elegance of style
and correctness have not been excelled
in this .county for years. Mr. Keep
the county assessor superintended
the work and deserves much credit
for his promptness. - - -
Total number of live stock assessed
in 1881 in the State of Texas:
Horses and males 952491
.iVttlA . ....4Oo7o
iSS:::::
Total 10436479
i ia HtimAtAl that the nomber of
live stock owned by farmers in. the
oflrMicrnlp far exceed those of the
-TS.ir.non vhnts business is exclu-
K-eJy stock raising thus demonstrat-
?u 'that. mail far ma and small
i?.?twill be the future outcome
pasture. . hlpm. as the bone n4
tr the ia - 9ftf' increase in
smew or tne --. k thel Piowsb.ares
r u iJT t msther iarth. In
into the bosom rich
Kaufman county. ia.
agricultural regions iivnnning
traduction of more extt.Lou farms
operations are necessary. .Tja build
ana tnriity larmera uo uion
up cities increase wealth enhar
Y41UQ VI CIU &1UU Ul yivrtivj5iw
. Impetus to trade and commerce thau
. . 1 . . .-. n nil bimla rr nmnAVtV trtvt
all other agencies comoinea. Agri-
culture is the parent and commerce
the connecting link upon which is
" Teared manufacturing industries that
feed and clothe the world. Man and
bt ait must look to mother earth for
sustenance. Large " possessions in
landed estates which do not yield
Slenteously the products of the soil
ut are held at prices out of the reach
- small purchase and lodged in the
k 7iH nf syndicates as well as private
individuals for purely specula'ive
tiurposea has a tendency to ioster
rrni! rr
f II i II II il 1
VOL. XIII.
privileged class which is fatal to
small industries individual manhood.
the acquisition of homes elevated
lives and impairs the general happi
ness of the human family.
THE FUTURE EMPIRE STATE OF THE
UNION.
Texas a few years ago was third in
wealth among her southern sister-
hood but now she is first on the list
with property valued at over 520-
OOO.OUO. Two hundred and twenty-
six counties are on the map of this
great state having a producing power
when fully utilized of supplying the
wants of 40000000 of people. Des-
tined in twenty-five or thirty years to
tqual the state of New York in popu-
lation wealth and representation in
congress her fn' : ''ness is im-
measureable. x - d a levia-
than of imperial ':' - - as she is
viewed from all pans v. 'he globe
with heroic landmarks wh i only an
infant republic which challenges in
comparLsoa the noblest deed of valor
1H her battles for liberty and inde
pendence.
SCHOOLS OF KAUFMAN COUNTY-
PLEA FOR POPULAR EDUCATION
There are seventy-one school com-
munities with an enrollment of 2793
not including the city of Terrell
which has charge of its own schools
The total enrollment of the county is
2808. The state and county school
lund is $ld0b2. bixty-iour of the
schools are in active operation with
efficient teachers and good attend
ance. The county judge has not been
oalled upon to settle any differences
between teacher and parent. The
progress is encouraging in the educa
tional held. The system oi iree
education in Texas is the grandest
in point of resources of any state
In the American union and it is truly
a benefaction to all imparting as it
does enlightenment on a broad basis
commensurate with our imperial do-
main and letting in the sunlight cf
knowledge in place of ignorance vice
and corruption. In order that educa-
tion shall be thorough and practical
for the duties of life the heart as
well as the mind need to be trained
and humanized and softened in the
highest degree. Good impulses noble
aims and character developed so as to
make up a homogeneous population
are the essentials necessary for
stately manhood and lovely woman-
hood. Out of such material society i?
formed and government among men
made agreeable as well as enduring.
The Importance of better school
buildings and more approved aparatus
is looming up in the public mind all
over the state. As the writer has said
on a former occasion education on a
broader basis is the order of the day.
Build more and larger school houses
then there will be less need o impos-
ing jail structures. Enlighten the
masses civilize and exalt the mind
thereby lessening crime and improv-
ing citizenship.
FIRST ELECTION IN THE COUNTY.
About one year after the organiza-
tion of the county in 1848 the town
of Kaufman was selected as the coun-
ty seat. A spirited contest a few
years ago to remove the ancient rec-
ords to Terrell and declare that enter-
prising city the future capital was de-
feated by a small vote. The first
election in the county was held at the
house of Nathaniel Dougherty on
Warsaw creek about eight miles trom
the present site of Kaufman the vote
then being taken for county officers
and the location ot the county seat.
The town of Kaufman then known as
Kingsborough. was chosen and has
oince held In its firm grasp the county
records
- - 01d Buffalo in the southeast corner
of Kaufman county near the line of
Henderson on the Trinity river was
the home of Hon. John H. Reagan in
the early pioneer davs. His head-
right survey of 320 acres is located
near Kemp City the present terminus
of the Texas TiunK rauroaa.
A PARTIAL LIST OF EARLY SETTLERS.
Among the pioneers who
have been made known to the
writer are the following: John
(). Heath. Carry Cobb. Kev
E. P. Chism. Vincent A. Wade. Charl
ton Howard Nathaniel Dougherty J
H. Henry. R. A. Terrell jr. M. Moore-
bouse. Wm. Nash. Dr. S. G. Larsons
Dubart Murphy Jacob bheitman
Wm. Becker S. O. Gibbs Geo. Sawyer
Geo. Barnett Abner Johnson wm
Johnson. Matt. Carter. Dr. A. M. Mor
row Wm. Carter. Thomas Carter
Jason Hvatt. Jas. Eagan Jas. Gard
ner. O. Stephenson. Jack Dougherty
Abner Cobb John Kyser. Dr. Peed
David Allen. J. S. Noble. Obed Van
pool. James T. Rayel L. W. Sweet
John. Williams. Arthur Ken
shaw Henry Wilson. Klutord ShanKie
A. J. Doughertv. jacoo sneiiman jas
PeeL John Cameron Squire Shultz
Wm. Erwin. Geo. Pascall. Jacob Gil
espie and Hon. John II. Reagan
There are otners to oe aaaeo. 10 mis
list which will be gathered in the gen
eral grouping or me county wnen me
full history of Kaufman county
appears in book form. The writer in
dulges the hope mat an me survivors
will unite in furnishing the names of
all who have been omitted with the
characteristic incidents in the lives of
early pioneers so that reliable histor
leal data may do ODtainea.
COURTHOUSE AND JAIL BUILDINGS
The first district court in the county
was held under a large post oak tree
about four miles north or Kaurman.
The first courthouse was a small
frame building about 20 by do feet in
size having only one room it was
an unpretentious structure pamLtu
red. and was located on the southeast
corner of the public square. In 1800
an elegant brick courthouse was built
in the centre of the public square. It
stood but a few months. The founda-
tion was bad and the material worse.
It soon cracked and becoming dan
irerous was condemned by the com
missioners' court and sold for a mere
nominal sum. For several years
during the war and afterwards the
site where the structure had been
reared In such striking magnificence.
was covered witn uesoiauon anu. a
huge pile of brickbats during
wtiicn time me various courts
were held in a little red frame build-
Inir. The present court house was sub-
sequently built at a cost of 7000.
It is a large frame Duuuing ouxou ieei
in size with four rooms for qffices be-
inw and the upper story used for a
court room. It is rather modest and
nmumiminir in apuearance. but has
been ample for tne purposes to wnicu
it is devoted until recently me in-
creasing population and business of
the countv demand a more caoauiuu
and showy building. A new court
bouse wul be built wnen it is impera-
tively needed.
The nrst lau was maue oi iulkv.
nectly hewed logs and answered the
purpose iuiiy as wen as we H"01'
and strongest in the state when it had
no occupants. It never was known
n hniii imt. nntu nrisnnAr who earn-
ftttpmntpd tn make his escape.
and that firas a poor old debilitated to Kaufman and entered into parter-
Spanish lack which was duly incarce- ship with his brother in the pubhea
rated within its walls W the order of
a kangaroo court held in 1855 by tho
officiflls of the town. Including the
judge cjerk sheriff and county com-
missioners.
In 1871 a new iail wm built which
la now used bv the countv. It 13 n
twAetorv frame building with tw
hoinw And two above one of.
u r nooms containing a strong
the . ' Wkick fcaa USally been sufli-
lron ca tho priSOners.
cientlysec7l d gnd iQ the
lt isfrequenu. U'l yery ua-
winter time is saiu nil? ta
desirable place attra0.
lawyers in search of crinuu1 t
tice.
The new jail now in course of con-
struction is being built of solid stone
and will contain tight rooms and nine
cages for prisoners two bathing cages
anu two corridors twenty-two feet
AXJS
long ouui in tne rorm or a cros?
fifty-seven feet front. The new jail is
a two-story stone structure. It is to
cost S5-.2o.UIJO. and from th nlan on
which it is being built and the char-
acterof the workmen engaged in its
construction a building is anticipated
which will not only be ample comfort-
aoje ana secure but elegant and
tasty in its external appearance.
THE CITY OF KAlFniX.
the county seat is located near the
ea-itern edge of the timbers of Kings
fork of Odar f reek and on the west
side or ivingsborough prairie. Being
ceiiiraiiy locaieu anu at tne junction
of two railroads it is easy of access to
all parts ot the county. The original
piai consisting oi seventy-nve acres
was donated by a Mrs. Tabor who
owned a larae tract surrounding the
town. The land donated was laid off
in blocks two-hundred feet square the
court yard being tne central block.
rhese ioIh wnir trxteplJOIl-QI a
few reserved by the donor were sold
on Dy commissioners on behalf of the
county and the town was soon on its
onward march to prosperity. It has
like others had its days of gloom and
adversity but is now upon a solid basis
and is fast growing into proportions
commensurate with the im-
poriance of the county.
Many new and handsome residences
have been built within the last two
years prominent among which may
be mentioned the supurb homes of
II. T. Nash A. E. Carlisle Henry Er-
win Dr. W. H. Pyle J. C. Maples and
many others which are commodious
and beautiful. The public buildings
consist of three churcnes the Metho-
dist Baptist and Christian a good
school house and a fine stone jail in
course of construction at a cost of
825000. The courthouse is not as
comfortable and tasty as some others
but a new one is talked of at an early
day. The town has a population of
from 12000 to 15000 made up from
the best class ot citizens from every
state in the union and for genuine
kindness and hospitality enterprise in
dustry and honesty they comrare fa-
vorably with much larger towns. For
health it is peculiarly fortunate.
The town is blessed with an abundance
of good water and fine timber. 1'irn
wood can be bought at from S2 to SS
per cord. Good residence lots 200 by
200 feet convenient to the public
square can bo bought at from $150 to
8300. Business lots 25 feet by 100 feet
can be bought at from $350 to 8600.
Dwellings rent at from 6 to $15 per
month and business houses at from
15 to 50 per month. Land in the
vicinity of the t:wn sells at from $5-
to 50 per acre according to quality
and its proximity to the corporate
limits. In this connection prospect-
ors desiring to make first-class invest
ments in town property and farming
lands are advised to correspond with
or call in person on the following en-
terprising land agents:
LANDS FOR SALE BY CRUBBS 4 MOR
ROW KAUFMAN TEXAS.
1.400 acres nearly all enclosed with
good fence with good house and barn
about live miles southwest irom the
town ot Kaufman; fine prairie land; a
first-class pasture; price $10 cash per
acre.
640 acres on Williams creek eight
miles east of Kaufman; splendid tim
bered land would make a hne farm;
price $4 per acre.
l.ouo acres on west side ot twelve-
mile prairieabout twenty miles south-
east of Kaufman on the Texas Trunk
railroad near the prospective town;
price $3 50 per acre.
i47b acres about hfteen miles soutn-
east of Kaulman on the line of Texas
Trunk railroad; price 85 per acre.
7d acres near twelve-mile praim;
price 4 per acre qash.
niacK land rarm of ids acres west
of Kaufman 3.000.
I our hundred and fifty-two acres
fine pasture land twenty miles south
of Kaufman on Baker's prairie 35
acres in cultivation $1600.
Eleven hundred and seven acres hne
timbered land near Gray's prairie
south of Kaufman 2.50 per acre.
A. great many other tracts or im
proved and unimpioved land in tracts
to suit purchasers in Kaufman and
adjoining counties. Also numerous
lots in the towns of Kaufman ler-
rell and Lawrence. For further par-
ticulars address
Grubbs & Morrow
Attorneys and Land Agents
Kaufman Texas.
THE PRESS OF KAUFMAN.
Byron Drew editor of the Sun. wa3
born in Polk county Texas in 1855.
His father was anative of New York
and his mother of the state of Mis-
souri both of whom came to Texas at
an early age. Alter the death ot the
father and mother an uncle was ap-
pointed guardian of the children. In
1873 Byron left his native heath and
came to the young ana promising city
of Terrell in this county where he
soon afterwards became an apprentice
in the orb.ee oi the Terrell jress a lit
tle paper published by Mr. J. T.
Walker now one of the editors of the
Terrell Star. After the removal of
the Star from Kaufman to Terrell and
the consolidation of the two papers
he' was err ployed as a printer m that
office and during his entire connection
with the paper he so conducted him
self as to merit and receive the high
est respect and confidence or. his
emDlovers. On account of the death
of his parents when he was but a boy
he had scarcely any opportunity ior
acquiring an education and
the printing business was learned by
him under much more than ordinary
difficulties. He worked diligently
during the day and studied closely at
night devoting every spare moment
to the perusal of good books which
were his chier delight ay this
means he soon became familiar with
the "Art Preservative" and with the
writings of the best authors on his
tory and general literature m issu
he came to Kaufman and took charge
of the publication of the "sun.
which was then under the editorial
management of V. W. Grubbs. He
soon afterwards became associate edi
tor and an equal partner in the pub-
lication of the paper. A few months
later he purchased the interest of his
partner Mr. Grubbs upon whose re-
tirement from the editorial depart
ment he became sole editor and pro
prietor of the paper. With
but a small beginning it ha?
under the skillful management ot
Mr. Drew become one of the leading
weekly journals of north Texas. In
lbod be took bis brother Monroe
Drew in as a partner under the firm
name of JJyron Drew a liro. .air.
Drew Is truly a self-made man and
deserves much credit for his honesty
energy and unswerving ndelity to the
principles he espouses iionroe Drew
brother and partner of Byron Drew
was born in Polk county Texas in
1S59. Came to Terrell in 1879 and
shortly afterwards entered the Star
omce as an apprentice wnero ne rt-
1 mained until March. 1883. Removed
tion of the Sun. He is a young man
of good sense untiring energy andex-
emplary habits
W.M.Parpue Jr an employee in
the Sim office was born in Jasper
countv. Miss.. Amr. 61 1861. Came to
Texas in 1866 subsequently moved to
V'issouri returned to Texas in 1880
liiid'fcettjed at Piano. Collin county ;
came to Kautinu in 1882 and entered
the Sun oflice. Soon afterwards he
became a partner with Mr. JJrew but
sold out his Interest. He is now en-
gaged as a compositor in the oflice.
devotintr his spare moments to the
stjudy of law. It is a genuine pleas-
ure to lock in the Sun office when the
tsiaps a:;e burning at night andob-
the hrnjrioua brotherhood at-
!e' c'" waging ooblts of stjlia worth
tenuveij indg wj'h useful
fer or tjcoic e
knowledge. A
TIN WE
AUSTIN TEXAS THURSDAY
nial fellowship does not exist within
the broad limits of Texas than is
found in the personal attachments
formed by Byron Drew. Monroe Drew
ana w. Ai. 1'ardue jr. Alay their
lives be blessed by such sweet com
panionship and rare devotion.
BIOVBAPHIES OV COCXTY OF
FICIALS.
Hon. Jas. E. Dillaro the present effi-
cient county judge was born in Houston
county (ieurgia in 1830. Came to Texas in
1848. settled first In Liberty com ty whence
he removed iu early manhood to Cherokee
county. From 1853 to 1X57 he was on the Iron-
tier and took an active part in expelling the
Iudians from the white settlements. In 1861
he eulisted in the confederate service as a
private in tliu Third Texas cavalry and was in
the battle of Oak Hill w here he was severely
wounded. Afterwards served in the Fourth
Texas cavalrv under Col. W. P. Lane and did
gallant service in many well-fought battles
and received promotion for his heroic bravery.
In 1870 he was elected to tne state senate and
served his district with marked ability in the
nan. 13111 and I4tn legislatures navine neen
elected three times by handsome majorities.
ie was in ine senate wneu uoveruur jokc
was tirst inaugurated In 1874 and was
daring the stormy scenes a recognized leader
in me destruction at rwviu imsruic auu mc
establishment of a democratic State" Hjayprn-
meni. in 1878 ne removed u nauiman
countv. where he successfully engaged in the
practice of law. In 1882 was elected county
judge which office he now holds with much
honor to himselr and credit to his constitu
ents. Judge Dillard has been personally ac-
ualnted with all the governors of Texas from
len. Houston's administration to the present
time save the Davis reeime. whose reign he
considered a bliubt on the state and inimi
cal to the peace and happiness of the people.
Old Hickory can aptly be applied to this man
of nerve and unfaltering d'votion to princi-
ple. He would make a governor of the
Andrew Jackson stamp and of late his
name has been mentioned for that ex
alted position. Should the people honor
this brave old Texas veteran who is now
in the eniovinent of his best mental faculties.
and strong in physical manhood he would
pilot the ship ot state with nerve and unnincn-
mg Integrity while adding dignity to tne
office and leaving it at his term of service
with a name which will add another illustri-
ous son to the renowned history of Texas in
the gubernatorial galaxy.
Henbv Erwin the present county clerk
was burn in Clark county Alabama in 1836
Came to Texas in 1849 and settled in Kaufman
county living at tht time on a farm eight and
a half miles southeast of tbe county sent.
Enlisted in the confederate service and was a
member of Ross' Brigade 3d Texas Cavalry
serving ga'lantry for four years in the anny
of Tennessee with Gens. Johnson and Hood.
He was wounded twice in the battles of Spring
Hill and Murfreesboro. Served as district
clerk of Kaufman county from 1870 to 1876.
when he was elected by a good majority to the
otlice of county clerk which he now holds.
Mr. Erwin is one of the most popular men of
the county and well deserves the highest
esteem of his constituents.
A. J. Hindman deputy county clerk was
born in Rusk county .Texas May 13th 1854. and
is the son of R. A. Hindman who removed to
Kaufman with his family in 1860. Entered the
Star oflice as a printer iu 1867 and served un-
til 1875. Went Into the county clerk's office
with Henry Erwin In 1176 and has been depu-
tv ever since. Mr. Hindman writes a tine
hand and is regarded as one of the most ac-
curate business men in the to wn.
A. T. Wilson sheriff was born in Giles
county Tenn. February 4 1822. Emigrated
with his parents to Nacogdoches county in
1P37. Settled in Kaufman county in 1859. En-
tered the confederate service in October 1861
as a lieutenant in Capt. H. W. Kyser's com-
pany. Parson's regiment. At the re-organization
ot the army in 1862 being over the re-
quired age he was dischargedand returned
home in Jun of the same year. Was elected
sheriff at the August election of said year.
He served two terms and retired to private
life. In February 1876 he was again elected
sheriff of the county and has succeeded him-
self in oflice since that time rendering efficient
service by executing the laws with iirraness
and alacrity and in a manner which distin-
guishes him as a man of character and pur-
pose. He nils the requirement of Thomas Jef-
ferson's estimate of the qualifications for
office that of "honesty and capacity."
Lieut. J. T. Avers deputy sheriff of Kauf-
man county was born in Poutotoc county.
Miss. in 1839. Came to Texas in 1855 living
one year near Seguin in Gaudaloupe county.
In 1859 moved to Kaufman and in lbvi changed
his residence to Smith county where he e"-
listed in the confederate service iu Col. M. T.
Johnson's cavalry regiment which was subse-
quently dismounted at Little Rock. Lieut.
Ayers was then made quartermaster sergeant
under J. K. P. Record at Corinth Miss. He
was elected lieutenant and assigned to duty as
acting quartermaster of his regiment at that
time known as the Fourteenth Texas cavalry
attached to Gen. Ector's brigade and after-
wards forming a part of Gen. Polk's command.
Lieut. Ayers continued in service until the
close of the war acting as adjutant a portion
of the time for his regiment. The Fourteenth
Texas cavalry participated in many hard
fought battles which has gained for it dis-
tinction in the military record of history.
J. D. Echols th present county treasurer
of Kaufman now holding his second term of
office was born in Pittsylvania county V-. in
1837 and emigrated with his parents in 18 H to
Dyer county Tenn. In 1870 he removed to
Texas and settled In Kaufman county; was
first elected t Uil- oflh-c he now holds iu ).
He reports a good casn balance in thetieas-
ury. He is certainly the right man to bold it
in the vaults of the county until it is judicious-
ly and economically disbursed by the proper
authority.
S. R. Rekves assessor of Kaufman county
was bom in Morgan connty Ala. March 29
184fl; emigrated with his parents to Mississippi
in 1818; came to Texas iu 1871; was elected to
the oflice of assessor in 1876; has been re-elected
three times and is now serving his fourth
term. Mr. Reeves has held the office so long
that he is thoroughly posted in nis duties.
Having no favorites ne serves an aiuce using
his utmost effort to assess all species of prop
erty at its actual value.
W. T. Nichols county cqllectonnow hold-
ing his second term was born in Williamson
county Tenn.. in 1844: came to Texas in 1846
with his parents and first settled in San Au-
gustine county and afterwards in Panola
county. In 18M removed to the town of Kauf-
rnau where he has resided ever since; entered
the confederate service in 1861 as a private in
Capt. Dubart Murphy's company in nineteenth
Texas cavalry and was a gallant soldier. He
was deDutv sheriff for four vears under Cant
A. T. Wilson the present sheriff of Kaufman
county and at the same time was constable of
. . . . . . 1 1 1 a . . . i . .i ii
preClUCl PO. I. was umt riruicu vuucviur ui
taxes in 1880 and re-elected In 1882. It. A.
Hindman. Esq.. has been deputy collector ever
since bis first election.
R A. Hindman chief clerk in the collector's
oflice and land agent.was born in Spartansburg
S. C MartJi 14th. 1814. He was raised in
'j ennessee and emigrated to Texas in 1846.
Lived in Kaufman county twenty-four years.
He has held respectively the oflice of county
clerk district clerk and justice of the peace
and was editor ot tbe Kaufman Star two years.
Mr. Hindman is now seventy years old and
has nearly retired from public business.
P. M. Lewis the present efficient county
surveyor was elected to the oflice he now
holds in 1882. He was born January 10 1838
at Holly Springs Marshall county. Miss. He
with his parents removi d to Desoto county.
Miss. and enlisted In the 17th Regimpnt. Mis-
s ssippi Infantry In 1861 under Col. Feather-
ston in Gen. Barksdale's Brigade army of
Northern Virginia in command of Gen. Lee.
Served until the close of the war. His regi-
ment was at the battle of Manassas and parti-
cipated in all general engagements. Came to
Texas in 1874 and settled in Kaufman county
engaged part of his time in farming and act-
ing as surveyor when his services were re-
quired. W. L. Harp district clerk was born in
Brunswick county Virginia on the 18th day
of May. 1850. Came to Te as December 3d
1871. Was bookkeeper in a dry itoods store at
Snow Hill Titus county Texas from date of
his arrival in Texas until May 1875 wh n he
married Miss Sue K. Bridges daughter of J. R.
Bridges. Moved to Kaufman county In 1876;
was express messenger and agent for the Tex-
as Express company at Fort Worth and was
the first messenger that ran over the T. & P.
railroad from Dallas to Fort Worth. Resigned
on account of bad health. . Returned to Kauf-
man county in the latter part of
1877 and was engaged for a short
time as Dootuteeper ior me nnu oi
Rriwards s Jones merchants in the town oi
Terrell and was aftei wards employed as book-
keeper for Frank Houston continningin said
position when tbe house changed to Mulball
Scaling & Houston extensive dealers in cattle
until the fall of 1882. when he was elected to
the office of district clerk of Kaufm-in county
whicl position he now holds with credit to
hims If and satisfaction to his constituents.
Biographies of tbe Mayor and Mar
sh il of the Tswb of Ripfiua
C. C. Taliafero mayor and justice of the
peace of precinct JS'o.1 was born in Bedford Co.
Tenn. May 26th. 1823. Emigrated to Texas in
December 1842 and settled near Marshall in
Harrison county. Mayor laiiaierro was del
tv sheritf of said countv about five vears.
moved to Trinity county in 1850 and was jus-
tice of the peace for several terms at Sumpter
then the county seat of the last named county.
setueu ui.aiiy in rvauimau cuiuiiy iu miu.
Klpcted iiistice of the peace for precinct ro
in November 1880. Re-elected in 188j. He is
now holding his third term of mayor discharg-
ing the duties of both offices to the entire sat
isfaction oi vne people ui iuu prccmcb.
W. T. Still town marshal was born in
Bedford county Tenn. April 81836. Emigrated
to Texas with his parents in 1837 and set-
tled in Shelbv countv. Moved to Kaufman
county in 1857 and has been living n tbe town
of Kaufman since I860. Has held the oflice of
constable ana town marsnai several terms.
making a very taitnrui and efficient omcer.
BIOdBAFHlfit OF THE
FKOFEBSIOX.
JLEGAEi
Hon. Gkskn J. Clark Judge of the th Ju
dicial district was born in Lawrence county
Ark. Jan. 10th 182i . Obtained license to prac
tice law in 1842 and bfgau the practice oi his
profession at - Van Buren in said state in the
same year. Was elected representative of his
county in 1848 and after serving several terms
in the lower house was elected to the senat )
from bis district and was serving in that ca
pacity at tne close oi i no war. came to xexas
iu a refuuee In 1863. and stooped a short time
in Titus county." ieltled permanently in Kauf-
man Connty In 1S6 and resumed tbe practice
of law iu the town of Kaufman in 136$. Was
(or many years editor of fhe "Kiufmaa Star
and through that instrumental tv contributed
largely to tbe reeetablishment of law and or-
der iu this section of the state and to the pro.
motion of the general welfare of the county.
As a practitioner ot law Judge Clark had no
superior in this part of tbe state and when
elected to his -present position he had a very
i.km ani liwrativA m-Aetira Ha wju plpotl
- d strict udg In February 187S and realeclod
EKLY S
by a handsome majority in Nov. isso after
a very exciting aud vigorous canvass. He has
made an able judge and while his career upon
the bench has been at times somewhat stormy
his decisions tiav generally ben satisfaetorv
to litigants and sustained by the courts of last
resort. In addition to his vast fund of legal
lore he has acquired a large store of valua-
ble information upon almost every subject of
interest and importance aud ins judgment
upon matters of importance to himself and
his people is quite clear and well supported
by the most forcible logic. Upon mailers of
no importance he will not condescend to en-
ter into an argument and on that acco.mt it
is thought bv some that his opinions are
sometimes unsettled pnd unreliable. Manv
anecdotes have been told on him to illustrate
this feature of his character from which the
following is selected:
While noldiug court in one of the counties of
nis uismct a parry was Drought oetore him on
a serious charg. and being unable to employ
counsel an attorney was appointed oy tne
court to represent him. The trial resulted in
a conviction and the defendant consigned by
the jury to the penitentiary for the longest
period provided by statute. In passing sen-
tence unon the insunnressible convict the
judge feeling deeply thesolemnity of the oeca-
oiuu tiiTjceeueu as itmuvts: ttmir iiic Hu-
mane provisions of our statutes in cases like
yours where tne deienaant in a criminal pros-
ecution is uniible to employ an attorney it Is
made the duty of the court to appoint counsel
to represent n mi. in vourcase i uaveiipnumt-
ed the mos: able counsel at the bar. that vou
Tri'fellt be properly defended." The indignaut
cnnviet rem.-. -- ics. aim u 11 ix tuu ui lust
such couusel." Withouilinking the astonish
ed jude replied "yes. that's so. ttlav SL'J-Uut
It was the best the court could do under the
circumstances" and wound up the sentence
iu suurb oruer. ne is nuw growiug oiu uui uis
mind retains its wonted vigor.
Cap Geo. D. Manion attorney and coun-
selor at law was born in Todd county Ky.
August 15 1835; studied law at Blaudviile in
said state under Judge Chas. Marshall; came
to Tex; s in 1857 and began the practice of law
at Athens Henderson county. Capt. Maiion
was elected to the legislature in 1861. from the
diktrict compos d of Henderson and Kaufman
counties; serving one session he enlisted in
tbe confederate army; raised a company in
March 18C2 which was attached to Darnell's
eighteenth Texas regiment f cavalry. His
regiment being a part of De-diler's brigade
was captured at the Arkansas Post. Capt.
Manion was sent to Camp Chase as a prisoner
thence to Fort Delaware. Among his com-
rades in orison life were Cols. Mills and Gil-
lespie. After the exchange of pri oners his
regiment was attached to Cleburne's divisl in
of the army of Tennessee. He was a gallant
soldier distinguishing h.niself in many well
fought battles receiving two severe wounds.
After the war he resumed the practice of his
profession at Athens; came to Kauiman in
1871 and has since enieved a leading and lu-
crative practice.
Z J.Adams attorney-at-law was br.rn in
Corinth Miss. July 1 1847. Came to Texas
in 1850 and settled in the eastern portion of
Henderson county. Applied himself to tbe
study of law under Hon. It. Q. Mills of Corsi-
cana and obtained license in Ellis county in
1869. Began the practice of law in Kaufman
county the same year. Formed a c ipartner-
sbip with Geo. D. Manion Esq. iu 1871 winch
firm continues to enjoy a lucrative practice.
Mr. Adams ranks among the ablest members of
the bar in Texas.
('Apr. J. .1. Hill an eminent counselor at
law has retired with a competency from
active professional life on acc imit of failing
health. He was born February 10 1830 iu An-
son county North Carolina on the old home-
stead settled by his grandfather John Hill
more than a century ago. His ancestry on
both lines were farmers and noted
for their piety. His grandfather was ore
of the first Methodist preachers in America
who with his sons John and Jacob belonged
to that little band of earnest men who planted
Methodism in the Canlinas. H is grandfather
was also a soldier in tbe Revolutionary war.
1 1 1847 Wm. Hill the father of Capt. J. J.
Hill settled in Chambers county Alabama
and was by occupat onafarmerwher.! the son
he ped to till the soil. When he was seven
teen vears old his father died. Subsequently
Capt. Hill went to hool three years and af-
lerwaras reau law wiiiiouiaprecepwir. ju me
sprlnu; of 1C"7 he obtained license came to
Rusk 'lcxa-i tiie same year where he con-
tinued his studies and was licensed to prac
tice law in this state. Returned to Alabama in
1858 and followed his profession In w edowa.
Randolph county in said state until the war
brok out .when he volunteered in the Lafayette
Guards Company A Seventh Alabama Regi-
ment the iirst coinoanv formed iu that pan of
the state.which went ou duty at Peusacola Fla.
aud from thereto Bowling Green Ky. At the
expiration of twelve months the company was
disbanded and returned home in consequence
of some disaffection of the ofllcers. both
company and .regimental. Capt. Hill re-
mained in detached service and during the
latter part and uutU the close of the struggle
was engaged in the importation of army sup-
plies aud munitions of war across the Mexi
can border. After the surrender he went to
Mexico and obtained from the imperial gov-
ernment a colonial grant of laud in Vuca'an.
Subsequently he was employed by the New
York News and mr.de a tour through the
south for that paper. In 1866 we find him in
New Orleans writing for the New Orleans
Times and afterwards as special correspon-
dent for that paper in Mexico where l e be-
came the editor of a liberal government organ
until the collapse oi tne empire mis jouruai-
1SI.1I; UrtlTjn iu jucuou " t.- i mill'" . ' i ' .
over which he presided living only thirty days
in consequence of assuming the American right
of criticising the acts of some of the high
dignitaries. For tuus exercising tne ireeaom
of the press his paper was suppressed its
editor summoned before the military gover
nor and as he exjir-'s-ies It "given just one
hour to quit the land of Clod and Liberty."
After all these adventures and restless pil-
grimages Capt. Hill settled in Kaufman
county iu the fall of 1869 where he resumed
the practice of law with remarkable success
soon acquiring a large and lucrative practice.
He became especially distingui bed in civil
suits in which ere involved large lanQclaiins
and is to-day considered the nardes adver-
sary to combat in such litigations though he
only takes a case when inclination suits him
fireferringthe retirement of private life and
iterary pursuits. Four years ago he closed
bis law office and since then has devoted his
cultured mind to the more pleasing pursuits of
literary and phylosophical subjects relieved
by travel as his health permits.! He has made
social science a profound study. During th-
past twelve months he has contributed some
txcellent dissertations to the press ou ttn-
subject which he proposes to recast in book
form. He is at variance with the social polit-
ical and economic tendencies of the age con-
ceiving that the growth of society does not con-
riiieA to the nresent need of the masses or
to I he perpetuity of our institutions. H e seeks
to find out a factor in the acquisition and dis-
tribution of wealth which can be made to
serve these ends. His views are based on the
orimitive property principle that no oue nas
the right to own laud unless using it; and that
legislation on this er mnd would tend in a
great degree to the equilibrium of souiety the
ameuoration oi iuo i-uuuuwu in. inn unara
and the perpetuity of republican
institutions. as an initiatory step
in carrying out this proposition he
pioposes to lay all taxes on land and exempt
the homestead. Captain Hill is a man of
considerable emditlon and a deep thinker
on matters of social science. Having a com-
petency and regarding It a mistortune to be
either rich or poor he is in that happy co -dition
to pursue the bent of his own mind
in a manly effort to solve social problems
that vex the world to an alarming degree in
this day and generation.
Hon. James S. Woods attorney-at-law was
born January 9th 150 in lennessee aua
reared from infancy in Texas his parents set-
tling near Independence Washington county
Texas in the spring of 1850 subsequently re-
moving to Bell county two mues irom me
present site ef Belton when that part of the
state was a wilderness. The family afterwards
removed to husk county m low in consequence
of the frequent raids of Indians ine suo-
ject of this sketch ws educated at Bon-
f : . In C.nntn Miinlu f" 1.1 n 111 11I
nam senium' j " L "'" -""'-j
the study of law in 1873 without a teacher
taking for his companions the midnight oil
Blackstone Kent Metcalf on contracts and
(-roon'Aut on evidence. Was licensed to nric-
tice law by Judge M. H. Bonner who then pre-
sided over the tenth judicial district; settled
at thA Annntv seat In Kaufman countv April.
1875 where lie nas since oeen an aoie auu suc-
cessful practitioner In his profession. Mr.
Woo is served as a representative from this
district in the seventeenth legislature having
been eiectea to uisk uvsiuuu m hukchu'ci
iun At. the close oi tue term ne reiireu irom
p ditical Hie and since men nas oeeu pru-
'essionally engagea.
3. I. Cunningham attorney at law was
born In Hardin county Tenn. February 21
1 . 1! . AdiimiTMl 51 1 IVIMI-M Ml I 1 1 1 1' 1 1 MID II 111 in a.
At tne age of seventeen he came to Texas and
settled in Rockwall county; licensed to prac-
tice law by Judge M. H. Bonner in said coun-
- . n T . . . . I O HAn.nna e Taivol I in tills
IV in lOlO. Ill 1DID IC1IIUICU w Al...
county where he served as city attorney from
1S7Q tj ikmi. i ame lo uie cuuiibv scati "i aou.-
man county in March 1883 and is the junior
partner of the Jaw firm of Woods & Cunning
ham.
Judge H. P. Tbaguk attorney at law was
born in Lawrence district 8. C December 22
1835. Removed with his parents to Pontotoc
county Miss. in 1840. Came to Texas in 1850
J. Word's office and was licensed to practice
on. D. r M 111 rH IUR. I If Trill I VV 111 V'l . a.
In 1858 at the 1'aiesiine oar. jteinuveu to nam.
man in 1859 which has since been his home
and where be commenced the practice of law
In 187d he was elected county judge and-
Lorvorf for two terms. He enlisted in tne con
federate service June 1861 in Col. Greer's
regiment 3rd Texa Cavalry. His regiment
belonged to boss- lexas urigiuie ivuit-u urn
Valiant service uurwg mo nm.
instpii Huffmastf.r. lawver. born in
Newport Ky. February 19 1839. Was a cap-
tain in the Confederate army aud served in
the army OI v lrgiuia. tame w icass iu iow
nd w licensed as a lawvrr at Kaufman in
1867. Has practiced in said county until the
present time iu is a lawyer oi maraeu auiu
ty ana sternum muriu.
It. F. Slaughter attorney at law was
hnm lii Maurv countv. Tenn.. March 18. 1830
emigrated to the republic of 'i exas in 1838 and
settled in San Augustine county ; admitted to
the bar In 1856 ; elected to the state legislature
in 1861 ; volunteered in the confederate-army
In March I8ta ; re-elected to the legislature in
1863 ; elected as a delegate to the constitu-
tional convention in 18R6. and moved from San
Augustine to Kaufman Jan. 1867 where he
has resided ever since
T. J. Bboughton attorney at law and city
attorney vcas b01"" J Canton Van Zandt
county- Texas Dec. I4th 1853 ; moved with
his parents to Henderson county in 1855 and
to Kaufman county in 1858. He was deputy
rouutv clerk trom 1872 to 1876. and district
Clerk from 1876 to 1882 ; obtained license to
practice law in Dec. 1882. soon after begin-
ning practice fu the town of Kaufman he was
eiecieu puj aitutucj m uui ui ioo.
Glovbb Mooch attorney at law. was born
In Callahan county Ala. August 24. 1859. Emi
grated to Texas in 1870 settling in the eastern
portion of Kaufman countv. Entered Wash-
ington and Lee university. Virginia in the fall
of 1878 and graduated with honors in the sum
mer oi una. uuuuiica license m practice taw
rn
MARCH 13 184.
hi June. 1883. Mr. Moore is the senior partner
ui me nrui ot jioore v ingo in ine niercan
ine uusiness.
Ji-dge II. Y. Kvskk. attorney at law and
landageut was born in Lincoln county. Tenn.
in 1823; emigrated to Texas with his parents
in 1815 and sett ed in Fannin couuty. Re-
moved to his native stat9 in 185C where he re-
iimiiiru until ine laucr part oi ine same year
when he returned to Texas and fettled near
Rockwall in Kaufman couuty. In the year
1858 he was elected county surveyor and re
elected in lSti" in which capacity he served
me pcopie oi ivauiman county witn mu-n
creuit to himself. In 161 he raised a company
consist ins of some of the most staunch and
respectable men of the county and repaired to
ine scene ot wanare in Col. w.H. 1 arson s regi-
ment. He remained with his eotnn:inv ni.lil
the loe of t lie war. discharcint his uutv to
the best of his ability. In le5 he was appoint
ed uy i.ov. A. .1. Hamilton to re-orcaiuze tne
county und-. r President Johnson's reconstruc
tion policy. In I8tw he was engaged in the
publication of the Star and was one of its edi-
tors. In he was licensed to practice law.
He devotes his attention orincloallv to land
agency and surveying. He was appointed a
""'tij ifuuiic nnu sun uuius mat pusiuuu.
JltDk V. W. Uri'Rhs arrnrnov at law and
laud agent was born in Calloway countv.
Kv..Mav 1st. 1K18. He enine to Texas with
his widowed mother and first settled in the
western portion of Kaufman countv. in the
year 1855. Moved to Ellis cou ty in 1859 where
herema;ned until 18d2: returned to Kaufman
county the same year where he has sinee
lived. Entered Triuity University Pt Tehuac-
ana. September 1m the first sessi- n of that
excellent institution; gndiated June 12th
xrl. wif; distil guished lienors in mathemat
ics Latin and EngftsliJ'terature. During the
la.t session he received SJie first medal
of the l'hilosouhronian Society S3L. the
best debater by a unanimous vote of fEe
meinV-rs of that soeietv. Prominent atnnnfr
the members were Hon. R. M Foucher
now county judge of Limestone county; Hon.
W. G. Katciiff county judge of Nacogdoches
county; Hon. Bryan T. Harry of Corsicana
formerlvf member of the Seventeenth letri-la-
iure;r. ii. i renuergasi r.sq. oi KObertson
county; A. C. l'reuderg:ust of Limestone
county; Nestor Morrow and nr.W. A. Watkins
of Kaufman county. Elected professor in the
ommercial department of Trinitv university.
alter graduating and entered upon the duties
of that position in September 1872 of the same
year;servedo e session and resigned the rofet
sorsliip returning to Kau nian connty in 1873.
In the same year Judge Grubbs was aninde-
pendent candidate for the state senate against
Hon. W. B. stirman.of Henderson county and
made a creditable race for the oflice. although
there were two in the held agalut him. one of
whom was a republican. On the 4th
of March. 1874 he was licensed to practice
:iw bv the Hon. M. H. Bonner then district
judge of the 8th judicial district. He com
menced tne practice oi his prolesslon at the
couu y seat of Kaufman county iu the spring
of i lie same year. On the 3d of April 1878
formed a co-partnership with Nestor Morrow
esq. iney are now doing a very nourishing and
'iterative law and land busiuess. In 1880.
Judge Grubbs mounted the editorial tripod
and wielded as all know he can do a tren-
chant pen in upholding the rights of the many.
oince retiring irom newspaper ine ne nas ae-
voted his attention exclusively to law practice
unu lana matiers. At tne may term isaa oi
he district court of Kaufman countv. he was
elected special judge by the bar in conseauence
of the disability of the regular presiding officer
i anenu. ne was aiso eiectea special juageior
the entire October term. 1883. of the district
court of Rockwall county and disposed of the
docket in a rapid business-like manner and
to the entire satisfaction of litigants and at-
torneys. His name is now favorably men-
tioned as a candidate for district iud-e of the
8th district at the next election. Ti e story of
nis lite is bruniull oi pluck tenacity and for-
ward march to the music of progress in his
composition there is genuine mettle undaunted
zeal and fidelity in prosecuting the work of
an active brain which is supported by great
uhvsical strength. Truthful kind and indul
gent to all in his business relations with a
heart full of hospitality and good cheer accom-
modating to an extent which Is devoid of sel-
fishness or that innate meanness so prevalent
among men who happen to get ahead In the
race of life there is indeed something very
human in the breast of such a man which is
calculated to make the world better by hav
ing uvea in it. .luuge unions nas uned with
onor to himself every position iu life toiling
hi thr throes of poverty with manly courage
n inecommeiicemeiit ot ins career ana wnen
united on a Higher pedestal where merit is
acknowledged lie is yet simple in his habits
poweriui atiy in cienving to nis irienas witn
catholic spirit reaciumr out bevond the con
fines of a narrow circle common only with
men of liberal views who are truly citizens of
the world by reasou of their knowledge of
human life its duties aud its aims based on
the priuciples of manly devotion to the heart's
best impulses and the ties which bind us all
together in a common brotherhood.
Nestok Moiirow. the nresent county attor
ney was bom in Kautinan county September
ii.isdo and was raised en a larm. tntered
I rinity University September 1871 and grad
ated with honor ou the 12th of June 1875; be-
in the study of law in the otlice of Judge H.
league of Kaufman. March. 1876. and ob-
lined license ou the 10th day of June. 1877.
Formed a partnership with V. W. Grubbs
E q. the 3d day of April 1878 which partner-
ship continues to this day. Was married to
Miss Fannie Hindman. Octobers 1879; became
a candidate for comity attorney during the
summer of 1880 and was elected without oppo-
sition. At the ensuing election in the fail of
882 he was re-elected without opposition. Mr.
Morrow is a faithful aud efficient officer.
William II. Jack attorney at law. was
horn in Rankin county Miss. October 14 1860.
His father A. C. Jack was the youngest of six
brothers three of whom W. H.. Patrick C
and Spencer H. Jack well known iu the early
settlement of Texas. He moved with his father
and family to Yell county Ark. in 1875; was
educated at Fort Smith district high sehool
and began the study of law In the office of
Harrison & Crownover of Dardanelles in said
state; was licensed to practice by Judge J S.
I'unnmgnam April ii3; tne iouowing montn
formed a partnership with Judge Pound at
uanvuie Arit. came to iexs mi Nnvem er
1883. and located in Kaufmau. associating him
self with Grubbs & Morrow attorneys at law
of said countv.
W. II. Barxks. lawyer surveyor and land
agent was born in Landerdale county Ala.
January 14 icuu; emigrated to Texas with nis
parents in 1846: was elected countv surveyor
ill 1857. and held the office of countv clerk sev
eral years; enlisted in the confederate army
in loo; letumeu iiume in ico acting hs euro.i-
ing officer until th close of the war wnen he
was district cierk until removed by ine federal
authorities. In 1870 he was again elected coun-
ty surveyor. When his term expired he was
licensed to practice law. but bas since been
principally engaged in surveying aud land
business. Mr. Barues is an amiable kind-
hearted gentleman much esteemed for his in-
rity in an tiirt relations oi lire.
llfOGItAPlIIES OFTHEHOX8 OV
F.SCULAPI1JS.
Dr. W. H. Fylk was born in Jefferson coun
ty Ohio in June 1833. Was educated at J ef-
lerson college renn. graduating in 1851 and
was tn the same class with lien. B. H. Bristow.
Studied medicine at Cincinnati' and immedi
ately after receiving his diploma removed to
lexas. seitnng in Henderson kusk countv.
where he began the practice of medicine. He
removed to Kaufman county after one year's
residence iu Henderson and settled perma-
nently at the town of Kaufman where he s- on
acquired a fine paying practice which he stUl
enjoys. Iu 1860 he married Miss &Wy Nasi-
aaugnteroi tjoi. w. ai. masn oi nauiman. a
volunteered in the confederate service soon
afterwards aud was a surgeon in Col. Bur ford's
regiment of cavalry. Parson's brigade. Was
elected senator iu 1869 by a large majority over
the opposing candidate who was a republican;
served oue term and retired to private life.
baying made considerable reputation as a pol
itician r nice ins robireiueiib iruui puuLicai
life he has devoted himself to fun and the pi ac-
tice of ills profession in which he ranks high.
Me nas acquired a competency jives at tne
"too of the pot." and is much fonder of a first-
class anecdote than a poverty stricken patient
especially if the roads are bad and he lives
some distance out in tbe country.
Dr. H. L. Parsons an eminent practicing
physician and surgeon was born July 31st
1837 in the city of New York. Graduated In
the medical department of Yale College in 1858.
Commenced the practice of medicine In Jeffer
son countv. A rKansas. toe same year tnnstea
in the confederate service in lsei. and served
to the close of the war in Gen. Cabell's brig
ade occupying the position of field and hogpt-
VM surgeon ur. arsons came Ml xexas iu
1870. and located in Kaufman countv. and at
one time was associated with the late Dr. F.
D. rlallonqulst who reached high distinction
in nis proiession. t
Dr. H J. Snow for thirty years a practicing
physician of Kaufman county was born in
tienuerson couuty xennessee marcu iuiu
1827. Came to Texas in 1853. and settled at the
county seat hi 1854. In the early days of his
residence here his practice extended to wills
point van zai.ut countv. Athens tieuaerson
county and also in Dallas Mnd Navarro count-
ies ranging forty-five miles distant. He grad-
uated at the medical university of Louisiana
wnen ut. warren otone was processor ot surg
ery.
nephew of Dr. H. J. Snow located in Kauf
ui . u. D.nii ui w.biiui ynjiiivinii. anu
man was born in Olln countv. Tennessee in
1854; came to Texas in 1b78. aud settled at the
county seat where he enjoys an incroasing
practice. Graduated In the medical university
oi Louisiana at iew uneans. -
Dr. B. P. Funchebs. practicing physician
was born in Hinds county. Miss. Dec. 4 1828
Graduated iu medicine at Memphis Tenn. In
isoi;moveato etawaita jacKson county a.an
In 1111. wi !i -u 1 r Tovua in T .fi n w.- iqm
located at Kaufman in Janu iry 1X8'. Dr. Fun
chess is an excellent physician and a culti
vated gentleman.
Dn. W. A. Mulkey practicing physic'an
w:-s born in Washiugion. D. C.Julv 18. 1830.
The degree of M. D. was conferred on him at
the university of Naslivilla in 1855; enlisted In
tne couteoerate service ana was elected assist
aut surgeon from tbe ranks; subsequently be
was commi sioned as full surgeon ot tbe army
ot Tennessee. Dr. Mulkey became a citizen of
this county in 18i4 and now resides in Hi )
town of Kaufman.
Dr. Robert D.Benner practicing physi-
cian was born ill Waterloo eonntv. Canada:
educated in Illinois; graduated in medicine at
Keokuk. Iowa in 1876: was annointel United
States surgeon for Texas in 1877 and resigned
said position several years later on account of
the failing health ot bis wife settled in Kauf-
man county in 1882. Dr. Benner is first cousin
to Lieut. H. H. Benner. who lost In life by
yenow lever at vicKsuurg Miss.. in 37.
BIOUBAPIIIESOF HE.tiCHA.STg
n. T. Nash bauker was born In San Angus-
tine county Texas. Marcb 9 1841. Came to
Kaufman county with his parents in 1850- His
father. William Nash was one of the early
settlers ot exas. uavinz come w uie utM3 iu
1S36. The subject of this sketch entered the
confederate army as a private in Cant A . p.
Hardin's company ith Texas cavalry. Boss'
brigade w. . jacKson s uivision wnere ne
remained until the close of the war. About
the time of the surrender he with three com
rades. Jack liar! in jack Phillips ana John
West crossed the Mississippi nver lu a skiff
ATE SM AN.
and py that means evaded capture. After the
wr ue successiuiy engaged In stock raising
accumulating a considerable fortune. Began
the banking business with A. E. Carlisle in
oeptemoer 1881 under the firm name of
Aash Carlislet who are now doing a very
M.uo.avwi j uusiuess.
-. 1 ARLisLE junior member of Nash Jk
Carlisle bankers was born Deeember 1843.
in Ukalona Chickasaw countv. Miss In 1856
removea with hH parents to Praineville Kauf-
man county where he engaged in mercantile
FT7imi anu stocaraising until ino. since
1881 the town of Kaufman has been his home
where the banking business has engaged his
aiieuuon witn marked success in 1862 Mr.
Carlisle enlisted for the war in Terrell's Tevaa
cayairy regiment and operated In the Trans
Mississippi department until the close of the
war. ne entered tne army as a paivate and
was soon promoted to a first lieutenant. Had
he been in the greatest conflicts of the war
bis promotion would have been much higher
as he possessed the native pluck for gallantry
which were the distinguishing qualities of
iniisissippians.
GEO. W. VnTltn rahir nf Vaah Jfrr...
Ilsl's bank was born In Trimble countv Ken-
tucky A gust 10th 1852. Emig atei U te-oH
in l72;engHgedhi the diugbus nessin Clark s-
vil e Red River county fcr two years;
wa tleetrt.l caslder of the Bed River
county bank in April 1876 and re-
mained in that position until Sep-
tember 1881 when he accepted simi'ar posi-
tion with Nash & Carlisle of Kaufman Mr
and Mrs. Voiers are ornaments in social circles.
As a musician Mrs. Voiers has no superior lu
this part of the state and is now engaged i
music teaching with the best success.
Mucklkhoy & Son. com nosed nf .T TT .1
D.. father and son. who are engaged In ?ener:il
inerciiciimise. ao a innvinw ntwmpss. -i
tt'TtTeroycameSd !exas inrs4; from East
Tenn.. and first settled in the old town of Nac-
ogdoches and euga ed in the mereant le busi-
ness. Moved to the town of Kauiman in the
fall of 1869. where he has since done a large
and profitable business. J. D. Muckleroy the
junior member was born in Nacogdoches July
llth 1855. Under the training of his father he
has developed to the full statue of a wide.
awake progressive and successful merchant.
as me manager oi an extensive ousiness in
Kaufman and has the confidence of the pub-
lic to a degree which is trulv liatterin? tn nn
of his age. He is alive to the development of
Kaufman county and contributes liberally to
ev. ry means employed whereby all interests
wiu oe suoservea. ine senior oi tne nrm .1.
H. Mucklerov. is also interested with W. B.
Martin of Terrell. In one of the leading mer
cantile houses of that city carrying a stock of
$30000. Major P. M. Moorebou-e is the ex-
perienced bookkeeper of the house of Muckle-
roy & Son
H. N. Hoffer with the house of Mucklfc-
rey & Son was born in Jefferson county
Tennessee March 5 1838 ; came to Texas in
November 1851 and settled in Collin county
near Piano. While In tnat county he followed
agricultural pursuits. Removed to Fannin
county In 1853 and entered into the mercan
tile Dusmess in uonnam snortly afterwards.
Was in the confederate army under Brigadier
General W. H. Parsons from 1862 till the close
f the war. Moved to Kaufman in September
1865. and has since that time followed with
satisfactory results commercial and agri-
cultural pursuits.
H. C. Hicks salesman in the above house
was born in North Louisiana Jan. 27 1861 ;
came to Texas Dec. 22d ltssl and entered the
dry goons house of Muckleroy & Son Jan. 12.
1883. He fills the position gracefully and has
learned one of the easiest lessons in life thai
costs nothing to be polite.
W. M. Haynie. of the firm of Muckleroy &
avnie. millers and einners. was born in An
derson District S. C November 11 1843.
Moved to Kaufman county. Texas in 1870 and
settled near Kemp. Established a steam mill
and cotton gin in the town of Kaufman in Au-
usi is3 m connection witn .1 . n. MucKierov
: Son. Thev have a good 15-horse engine two
60 saw gin stands and one 22 inch Coleman
mill. Ginned 365 bales of cotton the last sea-
son. Grind 100 bushels of corn per day.
L. G. Norwood dealer in drv goods and
general merchandise was born in Brooksville
Miss.. 1850. Moved to Texas in 1871 t followed
farming in this county for yearsand established
nis ousiness nere in jksu. Mr. w. x.. Crosby
the book keeper of this house was born in
Brooksville Miss. In 1860 and moved to Kauf-
man county in 1883. C. C. Shaw also emp.oyed
tn the said firm was born in Knutman couuty
In 1855 and identified with this county through
his family from its earliest davs. his father.
James S. sliaw. being one of the first settlers.
and his uncle K. B. Shaw of Pralrieville hav-
ing been sheriff for two terms.
J. N. Lkedom merchant born in Man-
Chester Adams county Ohio was engaged in
mercantile pursuits iu his native town in
1865. He moved to Portsmouth Ohio in 1871
aud there again engaged in the same business.
Removed to Texas in 1880 and settled in Dallas
and there followed the same business till 1882
when he removed to Kaufman and formed a
co-partnership with A. J. Baructt in the mer-
cantile business.
A. J. Barnett. merchant horn in Law
rence county Ala. June 2 1835. Emigrated to
Texas in 1845 and settled first in Red River
county. Moved to Kaufmau county in 1847.
ronowea srocK-raising iarining aim oear
hunting until 1880 when he .began the dry
goods business. Entered into partnership
with J. N. Leedora iu the spring of 1882 and
has been doing busiuess under the firm name
of Leedom & Barnett. Elected alderman in
1883. and now fills said position to the satisfac
tion ot his constituents.
J. P. Dal M. associated with Leedora & Bar
nett in the mercantile business was born in tbe
city of Portsmouth Ohio in 1859. After arriv
ing at maturity ne engagea in tne ary gooas
business with his brother under the firm name
of Daum Bros. Sold out his interest in 1875
and emigrated to Dallas Texas. Removed to
Denver Col. in 1881 where he was connected
with the firm of Giddings & Wood. Came to
Kaufman in the spring of 1882 and is esteemed
as one of the most popular and efficient sales
man in the mercantile business.
John G. Gibbs. a successful and popular
rocery merchant was born In Perry county
'eun.. Mav22. 1834. Removed with bis parents
in early liie to Tishomingo county Miss. Iu
1846 in the strt- ngth of manhood he came to
Texas aud settled in Kaufman county where
be engaged in farming and stock raising until
1854 wheu he commenced mercantile life. He
first made tne trade of a horse and $5 In cash
for a small stock of goods owned b John Wal-
ker which consisted of a barrel of whisky and
a box of tobacco from which circumstance he
became a merchant and has since conducted a
large and increasing business. Mr. Gibbs en-
listed In the Confederate service in 1862 in
Chisholm's regiment Major's brigade and Gen.
Tom Green's Division boon after entering the
anny he was elected lieutenant of his company
and held that position until the war closed
with marked distinction as a gallant soldier
endearing himself then as he does now to his
fellow mau by an honest discharge of his duty.
Thomas H. Wingo. merchant was born In
Pelham county Ala. May 1st 1852; came to
Texas In 1872 and settled in Kaufmau county;
was clerk in dry goods house of J. K. Wilson
& Co. at Kemp Texas for about eighteen
months during the yearn 1881 1882 and 1883.
Began business in Kaufman August 1Mb 1883
in connection with Glover Moore under the
firm name of Moore & Wingo dealers in Dry
Goods.
I. & B. Cern. merchants were born In
Courtlaud.on the Baltic in i urope. Einmigra-
tea to tue uuiteu otaves 111 low ; iiveu uiie year
in Illinois: came to lexas in 1870. living in Jef
ferson Emory and Sulphur Springs until July
1883 when they came to Kaulman and opened
up a stock of dry goods under the firm name of
W. E. Wat kins merchant was born in
Nacogdoches county November 5 1846 came to
this comity and settled at Kemp in October
1853. Began the dry goods busiuess in
18U9 in the town of Kaufman as clerk for V.
Tano. with whome he remained two years.
Until abont two vears since was emnloved in
the mercantile establishment of Shaw & Car
lisle at Pralrieville when he returned to
Kaufman and commenced business on his own
account.
W. J. Beck salesman was born in Coffee
county Alabama December 27 1851. Came to
xexas iu iwjo. xegau uusiucss iu jiauimau us
clerk for W. E. Watkins. In March 1883.
W. A. Fbbnch. grocer was born in Hopkins
county Texas in 1853 aud moved to Kaufman
couuty when but a child. Upon the death of
his iatner Air. a. u. r rencu wno was at mat
time doing a grocery business he was put !
charge of the store. Although at that time
quite young and inexperienced he managed to
Keep tue ousiuess iu guuu suupn auu to sup
port hlmseil mother ana sister out oi tne proi-
lis. From a small beginning bis house now
run in the firm name of French & Porter one
of the most extensive retail estab ishments In
the town and county. Mr. I rencb is a nephew
of Hon. J. W Ferris of Waxabachie. well
known as pne of tne most distinguished law-
yers in fhe state.
M. F. Porter of the nrm of French Por
ter grocers was born in Marion countv. Texas.
October 10 1355 Came to Kaufman county
in 1867 Began mercantile pursuits as a clerk
n tpe qry gooas nouse oi j. u mapies m tue
atter part ot 1878. In which business he con
tinued uutil Ootooer 1881. when he formed a
co-partnership with W. A. French under the
nrm name ot r rencu ot rurier.
James A. Dellis. grocer was born in An
derson couuty xexas January zt ixit. unnie
t Kaufman county and settled near Kemp in
1871. nas oeen ciei-it in several mercantile
hounds In Kaufman. In 1878 was elected county
treasurer and servea one term w as member
of tbe firm of Dellis & Turney Began
business on his own account in 18:3. He is an
alderman ot the town.
J. C. Smith grocer was born in Logan
county Kentucky March 1 1850; came to Texas
in 1881 anu was employed in the grocery
house of Carter Co. in the town of Glarkes-
ville. 1 ame to Kaufman in 1882 aud clerked
for N. D. Trilling dealer In drv goods and
ciutiuug uuui vuiir . i.i nucu uo rUncHS7 111
.Uthln. itnlil T rl. Um') .. - V. .. Ka . .....w..1 1
tne grocery ousiness nn it. ti. uamett. unaer
the firm name of Smith Barnett. Mr. Bar
nett sold out his interest to Mr. Tlnnln. They
now do business under the firm name oi Smith
& Tinmn.
George B. Tinxin grocer was lorn In
the town of Kaufmau Jan. 9 lS6t ; was' raised
on a farm until twenty-one ' years of age In
Oct. 1883 he bought out the interest of R. IL
Barnett of the firm of Smith & Barnett. The
firm' name now Is Smith & Tinnin.
W. H. Tobnet. grocer was born In Katif-
man connty May 22 1857 and -was raised on
his motner s larm inree mues soma of h.aur
man. Bought out the interest of J. A. Dellis""
of the firm of Dellitt & Turnev. in October.
l&tt and is now tbe senior member of the nrm
VI n. xi. x u ucj o X7i v.
'John F. Tocthman grocer was born In
Marlon county. West Virginia April 18 1835 ;
came to Texas and settled in Kaufman county
in 199Q rui;uKiiig iu liuriiiwK uiu bwtk raising;
came to the town of Kaufmau in 180 and en
gatea in tne grocery ousiue:8 with W. B
LOie. t
W. B. Colk grocer was born in Lee countv.
Mississippi. Sept. 17. 1847 : came to Texas In
1b6SL and settled In Cherokee county ; moved
tu n ins ronu u tin anat county in law
and to Kaufman in 1883 and engaged for
a wniie in tne jewelry business with Mr.
Buchanan. Begin the grocery business as
junior member of the firm of Toot tuna n &
cola.
NO. 28.
J. M. Chbatham grocer was born In Rich
mond countv. Virginia October Ulh 1857
Emigrated to Texas in 1ST and spttloil in rial.
las soon after removing to Will's Polut where
w i-iiiiic-i mini me j;iii oi 19N) wnen ne
removed to Kaufman and opined a stock of
groceries.
B. F. McMorris grocer was boru in Au-
taiiga county Alabama. June 29th 1839. Came
10 iexas in lwn. and settled in Sai Augustine
i.Mu.iY. jivu-u iu Aiuierson county n ittti.
Served in the eonfodernt. arm v un liwiutnit
in Van Zaudt county in 1865 and came to Kauf
man in i.nuitry iNH.
J. A. Mabsii all druggist was born In Mar
ion t-uuuiy Aiaoama. January I3tu 1848. Came
ju xeNas anu semen in tue town of Kaufman
In 1874. Embarked in the drug business In
1876 and has been so engaged ever since with
gratifying results. Mr. Marshall is now one
of the most wort uy fathers of the citygovern-
John C. Graves in the prescription depart-
ment was born in K.indnlnh ronntv North
iniuuu AiiKust :u. i-w. came to lexaain
iH2 and settled April 15th 1882 lu the town
of Kaufman afterwards euteilng the ri rnir-
store of J. A. Marshall. He is safe and reli
able and will be a prize to any youns ladv
who shall honor him with her heart and haad.
H XT IniVS .tm.nrrlcl -.. nnwn in K r
.... .......it.. v . ..' " . II iu IIOIAIK-
uocues piacoguocnes county xexas. May ao
1860. Moved to Kaufman county and settled
near Kemp with his fabler's family In 1866. En-
terto tne arm? nusiness in Kaufman in 1878 aa
clerk for J. A. Marshall. Opened a drug store
in Korney in liw under firm name of 8. N.
Adams & Co. He was burnt out Mav 7. isrs.
Bought out the stork of II. P. Rnddell s Co. at
nauiman. August isx.i. nun commenced at his
present location with Hu'tiTing prospects win
ning Ir uie ever since bv strict attention to
bustnesr " '
John G Adams was born lu the old town of
Nacogdoches. Texas August 1 1862. Cumeto
Kaulman county with his parents In
1866. began the drug business as clerk for his
bro'her. n. N. Adams in the month of August
1883. He combines the qualities of a pleasant
disposition with an aptitude for compounding
Prescriptions.
Edward Haitit. furniture dealer was
liorn in Baltimore Md. In Mav 1840. In 1860
he Rtarted out for Texas and got as far as
South Carolina on the day the state seceded
from the Union. At that time al I able-bodied
men within her border were declared citizens
and subject to military duty Mr. Haupt at
once enlisted in comnany E Kershaw's regi-
ment Gen. Beauregard's command. After the
fall of Sumpter he went to Virginia and Joined
the 13th Virginia regiment and on the follow-
ing day his regiment participated in the battle
of Manasits. Soon after he was captured but
succeeded In making his escape. Continued in
service until August. 1863. Came to Texas in
1868 and was a contractor and builder until
the fall of 1883 when he engaged In tho furni-
ture business in Kaufman Mr. Haupt is now
serving his second term as alderman with
credit to himself and the town.
R. C. Bocc.ESS of the firm of Haupt & Bog
gess furniture dealers was born in the town
of Henderson Rusk county Texas December
3d 1&52 moved to Koufman county in 1869
and engaged tn farming and stock raising
until the fall of 1883. when he associated him
self with Mr. Haupt in the furniture business.
S. S. Jones hardware merchant was born
In Warren countv Tennessee November 10th
1830. Came to Texas in 1850 and settled in
Huntsville Walker county. Engaged In the
dry goods bus! ess as clerk for J. C and 8 J.
Smith. During that time Mr. Jones furnished
Gen. Sam Houston with wliittllng-wood and
cleaned up the shavings from around the door
after the old hero of Ban Jacinto had com-
pleted his work. Removed to Dallas in 1853
following mercnantile pursuits until 1875
when he went to Tarrant county and engaged
in fanning until 1880. when he removed to
Johnson county where he opened up a stock
of hardware. Came t Kaufman In 1883 con
tinuing the hardware business in connection
with his nephew Mr. S. J. Martin.
S. J. Martin member of the firm of 8. 8.
Jones & Co. hardware merchants was born In
warren county ienu.&ept. a ); niovea to
exas in 1870. and was sever il vears engaged
in stock raising in Sliacklef ord county ; came
to Kaufman county in the summer of 1883
when he engaged in his present business.
P. V. R. Cady. hardware merchant was born
In Ononaago county N. Y. June 27 1832; has
lived and done business in every state in the
union He bas been connected with several of
the most prominent railroads in the country In
the capacity of master mechanic; removed
from Dakota to Texas in April lI2; settled
in the town of Kaufman the following July and
engaged in the hardware business.
W.R. HuNTKit.-saddlery and harness man-
ufacturer was born in the old h storic town
of Nacogdoches April 1 1857. In 1875 his
parents removed to Elmo; four years later to
Wills Point which became the home of the
family aud where they still reside. The sub-
ject of this sketch came to Kaufman in Mav
1883 and has since been engaged In the sad-
dlery and harness business. Mr. J. W New
ton in the house with Mr. Hunter was born
in Harrison couuty. In lsil; came to Kauf
man in May 1883.
G. S. Phillips In charge of the M. T. Jones
li" muer ioiiipaiiy in xvauinii was uurn xiec.
23d 1853 in Marion county Kentucky. Emi
grated wun fits parents to iexas m i57 ana
settled lu Bexar county. Texas. Has been en
gaged in the lumber business nearly all his
uie. uameirom waxauacuie to ivauiman ana
is giving satisfaction to the company in con
ducting the business.
Capt. J. C. Maples a retired merchant.
was born in Hamilton county Ala August 20
1820. He came to l exas In 1849. settling in
Jacksonville Cherokee county where he en
aged in mercantile pursuits aomg a innving
usiness until the break'n out of the war. In
1861 raised a company aud entered the Confed
erate service joining Col. A. B. Nlclvds' regi-
ment. When his regiireut was mustered out of
service be returned to Jacksonville and raised
new couiDHnv for Ochiltree s regiment. In
1864 he was disabled bv a stroke of lightning.
resigned his commission and returned home to
engage in building iron works for the manu
facture of shot and cannon for the army. At
the close of the war he resumed mercantile I
miiaiiira of .Talrftnnv11 1a. MflVPd tn KftllfiriMli
ftursuits at Jacksonville. Moved to Kauf insn
n 18J9wbera he followed merchandising until
18-1 when ne sold our. nis stock ana retired i
from tbe business after having accumulated a
handsome fortune. He married Miss Julia
McFarland in 187 who died July 14 1880
leaving him a widower. .
OTHER OCCUPATIONS.
1 Bor. Bek xllen was born in Calhorn
county Manama January 1 1838; came w th
his parents to Texas in 1839 and settled In Na-
cogdoches county. Was educated at McKinz'e
collego Clarksville. Texas; taught two years
in said college after graduating. Taught a
high sehool at Mt. Enterprise Kusk county
trom idb until tue iftttr part ot isoi. rtas
been engaged iu teaching in Nacogdoches
Leon. Anderson. Henderson and Kaufman
counties during the greater portion of his life
As a teacner rroi. Alien ranxs among tue nrst
In the state. Besides being a first-class teacher
he is a flue business man and has succeded In
accumulating a competency.
w. N. Robinson photographer was bom in
Claiborne parish La. February 2 1857. Emi-
grated to Texas in 1882 and began business in
Kaufman In September. 1883 lu connection w'.th
R. C Blair. Purchased Mr. Blair's Interest In
the business on the 15th day of January 1881.
Mr. Kobinson's work as an artist is commenda-
ble and justly appreciated by the peo. le of
Kaufman. . -.- -. -.
J. E. Hufpinks. dealer In mlllluerv and
fancy goods was born in Jackson county Ten-
nessee in 1853. Removed with his parents to
Simpson ooiuity Kentucky in 1856 where be
received his education. In 1880 Mr. Hiifflnes
came to Texas and settled in San Marcos In
Hays county where he became an efllcient
agent for the Singer Manufacturing Co. and
still handles the celebrated sewing machines
mamuicturea ov mat comnanv. uame to
Kaufman in 1881 where he has acquired de
sirable property in ine business portion oi ine
town where he is having constructed a como-
dlous building to accommodate his increasing
trade. Mr. Hufnues keeps a news depot in
connection with his business and receives sub
scriptions lor newspapers and periodicals.
The Austin daily and weekly Statesman
may also be found on sale and extra copies
obtained ot ine History oi nautman oounty
.Tames Buchanan. Jeweler was born In
Lincoln county. Tenn.. August 22. 1824. Moved
to Johnson county Texas in 1873. Camo to
K auf man in 1883 ana opened a jewelry store.
Mr. Buchanan is an industrious deserving
man. who is worthy ot tne confidence aud
r.atronage of all who favor him with busiuess
in his line. and It is a pleasure to note that he is
getting happier oy increasing orders in (lis
new ueia. iiay ne menu anu crow ncner
a. T. Hanbury. proprietor of a restaurant
and oyster saloon ws born In Norfolk county.
Va. November . ims. uame to xexas in ist
and lived in various places until ciooer ib&j.
when he came to the town of Kaufman and
onosured iu his nresent business. Mr. Han-
hnrviH a good caterer to the public stomac l.
and Knows now w Jteep ma vu-uiiiivrn III
good humor by appeasing the appetites with
toothsome food well cook and served in a
style to make the inner man leei gaiisnea. -
T M. HOffman. proprietor ltverv and feed
ntahle. was born In Kenton countv. Kentucky.
August Sn. Wi. Came to Kaufman county
I'exas in i84. Engaged in farming and stock
ri ng. togotner witn otnrr pursuit: was in
tpreKted in merchandising from 1870 to 1872.
When the civil war broke out he enlisted in
nimtL-inv ('. Itnss' regiment and Rain's division.
1 lie principal lvtue in wmcu lie loiiKiit were
Prairie Grove Arkansas and Elk Creek In
dian Territory. At the close of the war he re-1
turned home and soon revivou nis ousiness. in
the fall of 1883 he came to Kautiuau and t"0k
personal charge of his jyei y buainesi.
Bobt. S. Rich dealer la hay grain and
feed was born in Fayette county. Tennessee;
emigrated to Kaufmau county in 17; began
uie as a uincusuiitu was ueputy snerin during
the year 18S9 and deputy county clerk during
the year 1871; taught school In 1872: was
clerk in the grocery house of French Porter
tn 1882. ana alter wnicu ne began his pres-
ent business.
W. A. Bbcmbachh painter was born in
Franklin county Pennsylvania February 23d
iih. jiiuvru w ivM-Kioru Illinois in ism.
Worked in Spiingiield Mo. Kearney Junction.
Kebra ka. Denver. Colorado. Willis Point and
Terrell Texas. Is regarded as one of the best
ke net ers and painters in the state.
W. B. Miller confectioner was born In
Sixon Germany July art 1M. Emigrated to
the United Sta en in 1??5. Lived two years In
Missouri rem 'vwg to xsa'ias J exas in lsu.
Curue to. Kaufman lu November 1883.
A abon Hbwitt. shoemaker by trade now
one of the five aldermen of the town f Kauf-
man was born in Nor hamptoo shire England
November 2Ath 182A. Emigrated to America
iu me iau oi imo. tie nrst settiea in ine city
of New York where he worked at bis trade.
Being anxious to learn something of the vast
extent of his adopted country he packed his
kit and started out. traveling from state to
state stooping at times as occasion migbt re
quire and working at bis trade erosslog the
Atlantic live times before settling down. He
landed in Galveston In 1870. coming to Kauf
man in 1871. He has bean three times honored
with the lection to tbe ofOce.of city alderman.
E. E. Douglass. Blacksmith and Carriage-
maker was. born hi swuner county Tenn.
?fif J83? Emwrt- d t Texas In lfW) and .
settled in Grayson countv Tex. Followed
r ti?de-'2!u'''t'''1 h tin business. In
he eitv of Mi rman for five years Iteinoved
lo Minth county in Witt. Waint!ioConrede
ale army under S. P. Maxey. Removed to
haiifmaii iu 1869. and has followed bhuk-
smith'nc and farming alternately.
W. R. ICervrs Blacksmith was born In
Franklin county. Ark. March 15. W5. Moved
..!"V.n '' J""1 "f 1;1 Dallas county;
btotSd. einer lu li7'cd '
D. F. Roiirrts Blacksmith and Wagon
Mfir-.WMS?raJn.lred'1J' Nrtu Carohn
March 8 1830 Emigrated to Georgia from
there to Illinois! n ink came to Texas in 1874 '
and settled in lawrencc Kaufman comity "
opening an extensive wagon shop. Moved to
Termll in 1879 and to Kaufman In April 183
and bas been following his trade with sur-
prising results.
FXiXK PlIDK Isthpmn rl llr lix..'
Prtede. a faiious Emits i uhvslean. who or
ated i.i L- don and Pari i. Ms wa t.et !.-
of flf.y English co1o:iis's who emigrate! t.
Jcxai in UM. of x hich t ie vt norahle nt. r.
tiiiiirig yet modest eld English gentl miui
Major P.M. Moreho s .was among the mem-
bent. Dr. Ambrose Beetle is r nnriril s !.ii..
the first physician who sett ed where Kauf-
man couuty is now laid t ff but at that time
in raeogdochesdtstrirr. Mr. Fran t Peed his
son. was born in fa finan countv. an I Is tin.
juni r member of the firm ot mow Reede
who are engaged in running a st am Hour an
grist mill which has arapcity for grinding iy
bushels of corn and 150 bushels of wheat ea
day. They also ruu two gi : stands.
Dr. H. B. Dashiki.l. was born In Philadol.
riiA . o.. .Faiiuoi.v viil. ivx. xienioieu SOOI1
after his birth with his parents to Baltimore
Md. Went to Nashville. Tenn. in l. aud
nhi. Tm 1 ...1. . .. 1
was educated in the high school in said city.
iTrauuaiea at miuaiiis louege .Mass. in 1F55
and received the degree of M. 1). at the nni-
versify of Pennsylvania in 187. Was asslstan
surgeon of the Pennsylvania Hospital one
year and returned to Tennessee in 1857. Mar
ried Miss Kate Greer daughter of Governor
John A. Greer of Texas and removed to
Texas In the same year settling first at San
Augustine afterwards at Paris making his
home at Kaufman county in lari9. when he
engaged In the practice of medicine in con-
nection with agricultural piiriiit. Wm assls.
taut surgeon and afterwards surceou of the
lath Texas Cavalry eonferienire arniv seiving -until
tbe close of the war. Was elected ren.
rr-SfiwUive ofttre eoimtretiO' Kaidman Van-
iindi aud Henderson in hm. Kiitnsrnrmllie
real estate and banking business from 1NW
till 1878. Has been agent for the Texas Cen-
tral railroad at Kaufman for the last two
years.
G. T. Dabhiei.! dennt agent nf the Trim
Trunk railroad was boru in Jackson Madison
county Tenn. October 22. 1850: came to Tex-
at In 1871 and settled In Kaufman county dur-
ing Gov. Coke's administration in 1874 5 and 6.
Mr. Dashiell was his private secretary after
which he returned to Kaufman iu engaged in
farming and stock raising ; was appointed pub-
lic cotton weigher iu 17. willed position he
still holds together with his railroad Interest.
B. 8. Wood saloonlst. was born In Snartan.
burg H. v. Oetob r 12 1844; moved with his
parents to Murray county Georgia in 1847.
iie-movea to st. t lair county Alabama in 1847. .
In 1861 be enlisted in Company C. First Ala.
bama Cavalry K'timenfien. Carter's brigade ;
s ved during the war. Emigrated to Texas
In 1867: licgan the grocery ami saloon business
In Kaiilmsn in the spring of 1868.
N. J. Pannill. saloonist. was born In '
Greensville coiiniy Virginia. Emigrated to
Texas iu 186!) and settled In Ellis county.
Came to Kaufmau couuty in 1876 and engaged
as clerk to H. T. Nash. Began business on Ins
own account in May 1879 and has continued -to
prosper.
John J. Gihbs junior member of the firm
of (iibbs & Son dealers In wines liquors aud
cigars was born in the town of Kaufman
August 27 1862. Having his legal disabilities
removed he entered Into partnership with his
father at the age of twenty and has charge of
the saloon business adjoining Uie grocery es-
tablishment of John G. Gtbbs the senior mem-
ber of one of the most orderly places of liquid
resorts in Kaufman.
An interesting interview with John
Decrj. a reliable practical and iustl
esteemed citizen neighbor and friend;
reveals valuable Information oi the
flae prospective
TOWN OF SCURRY
wnich is on the Texas (Antral Rail-
road eipht miles southwest of the
town of Kaufman. It has two stores'
of general merchandise a schcol house
poatoflice and one physician. R.
M. Hutchinson and Dr. Upton are the
merchants. Dr. Upton is the post-master
and also physician of the town.
The citizens are raising a subscription
tobuild a new school house. For two
years past the public school has been .
open ten months in tho year with an
enrollment of sixty pupils. 1'rof.
Humphries and his wile are the teach-
ers in charge. The town of Scurry is
on the divide between King's fork and
the Trinity riTer surrounded by a
high rolling prairie in a luialthy locali-
ty. The timbers in the southwest
portion of the county whore Scurry in
located consists of bois d'arc.ash biirr-
oak hickory post-oak. wild locust
mulberry pecan and crJnr. Scurry is
headquarters for shipping the exvl-
lent timber used in fencing and for i.'le.
manufacture of wagons. . The tiis
d'arc abounds plentif iilij-janil isconsiil-
ered the most valuable. Thes varie-
ties of timbers are best adapted for
making wagons. Scurry ia weil situ-
ated for the establishMent of a wagon
manufactory. The boi3 d'arc is princi-
pally used for the purpose except that
the axle and tongues aro made of p-
can and hickory.. Wagons constructed
of these timbers are the most durable)
and command a higher price amor)":
purchasers. Railroad ti are obtained
from the post oak which is in great
supply at this point. The wood inter-
est is of great magnitude. The tim
bered and untimbered lands are about
"wwsuu uuuiuuwcu
equally divided With good stock range
anrl AnATioadiraa
rttAIKIEVILLE.
C. M. lieleraon. of llonlerson. fur
nishes the foilowiDtr in formation :
The Norwegian colony at x'nir'e-
ville 15 miles east of Kaufman whs -first
settled by John U. ltierson in
1847. who nrst came ou a prospi'cnng
tour to Texas in 18 M. Returning to
Norway two yeara iater he. brought
back with him about a'JU seniors wlo
located In what was then known hH
Nacogdoches district. Thtre ar
about fourteen families living at .
Pralrieville in this county number--ing
seventy-five souls. They are en
gaged in farming and stock-niis'.ng.
There are many iarms ot two' hun-
dred acres in cultivation conwatin.: .
of cotton corn and small grains.
These thrifty people combine farminx
and stock raising ana are in a pros-
perous condition. The colony have a .
good school church and a masonic
hall at Pralrieville. There are two
stores ot general merchandise a drug
store blacksmith and wagon shop and
a post office. Robert Shaw and Wm. '
Taylor respectively .are the merchants
A PROSPECTIVE TOWN.
T wol ve-rnile prairie is located in the '
southeast portion of Kaufman county
north . of Henderson county. The
track of the Texas Trunk railroad Is
laid within six miles of said prairie and
the right of way opened to its west J.
side. Being about twelve miles from
Kemp and at the centre ot a large .
scope of country including the towns
of PrairieYille and Goshen which are
now without a convenient market it '
is anticipated that a town of commer-
cial importance will spring into life
near the west side of said prairie a
soon as the railroad reaches it. . The .
land is of a rich black sandy charac-
ter and there is no more beautiful lo-
cality for a first-class town than the
point named. The country for twenty-five
miles on the north east and
south and on the west for about ten''
miles embracing the country east of
Cedar ereek will ba naturally tribu- -tary
to this proposed town and already
lands in the vicinity are rapidly in-
creasing in value on account of the '
flattering prospects for a thriving rail-
road town. The outlook in this di-
rection is already attracting the atten-
tion of business men and for sighted
speculators. .
OTHER: DESIRABL.E SETTLE
MENTS.
Amonir the principal settlements iu
the county are Gray's prairie eight -miles
southwest of Kaufman Pyle's
prairie three mile3 south of Gray a.
and Baker's nrairie eighteen miles
south of the town of Kaufman. These
prairies are all situated between tne
timoers OI xVing s lorn oi vxier cies.
and the post oak ranj; a in tne soutn-
west portion of the county. The soil
is of a ricn DiacK sanuy cnaracier uie
timber is fine and plentiful good wa
ter in abuudance. On these prairies
are found some of the most thrifty
and respectable iarmei sin tne county.
The town of Scurry is in the midst oC
the settlement on Gray's prairie.
Stnbbs is the post oflice for Pyle's
prairie there being a small store kept
there by Mr. John Pyle. Tolosa near
the line of Henderson county is the
town of Baker's prairie. There is one
dry goods store and a family grocery
or two at this place; also a pos; office''
for the convenience of u large scope
of country contiguous. Egypt about
eight miles east of Kaufman is one of.
the richest.most prosperous aud thrif-
ty settlements of the county. The
country composing this setth-ment.
is variegated. It is of tho richest
IcosTijiUKo ox Kiovnr paos 1
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