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Samuel VanHook Lee

Description: Copy print of a portrait of Reverend Samuel VanHook Lee, of Harrison County, Kentucky. Rev. Lee is sitting on a stool holding a bible. He was born January 25, 1800 and died May 22, 1888 , most likely from heart problems. Originally a Baptist minister, Rev. Lee joined the early Christian Church movement around 1832. This print was found in Malinda Duncan Barkley's bible. The Barkley's lived in Haltom City.
Date: unknown
Partner: Tarrant County College NE, Heritage Room

Benjamin Franklin Barkley

Description: Portrait of Benjamin Franklin Barkley (1822-1882). He was a physician and county official, born in Kentucky on November 14, 1822. Before moving to Texas he practiced medicine in Mason, Bracken, and Harrison counties, Kentucky. In 1855 he and his wife, Malinda Elizabeth (Duncan), emancipated the slaves on their Kentucky farm and traveled to Texas. They settled in Birdville, the county seat of Tarrant County at that time, with only one horse and $100 worth of medicine. Barkley practiced both law… more
Date: unknown
Partner: Tarrant County College NE, Heritage Room
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