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[Texas Historical Commission Marker: Thomas Middlebrook Willis (June 27, 1859 - November 27, 1937)]

Description: Photograph of the Texas Historical Commission marker for Thomas Middlebrook Willis (June 27, 1859 - November 27, 1937) in Abilene, Texas. Text: Born in Bainbridge, Georgia, Thomas Middlebrook Willis was an important early leader in Abilene. Willis moved to Waco, Texas with his parents, Dr. Thomas L. and Mrs. Letitia Willis, in 1866. T. M. Willis first came to this area in 1878 to investigate range possibilities. In 1883, after graduating from the law school of Cumberland University in Lebanon, … more
Date: 2009
Creator: Willis, T. Bradford
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[The Willis Children]

Description: Photograph of Sallie L. Willis, left, and John Todd Willis, Sr., right, as children. John T. Willis, Sr. wears a large bow at his throat. They were the children of Judge Thomas Middlebrook Willis of Abilene, Texas.
Date: unknown
Creator: Miller Bros.
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Camp MacArthur Troop Review]

Description: Postcard of the governors of Texas and Michigan reviewing troops at Camp MacArthur. A handful of troops, mounted on horses, are situated with an American flag in front of a wooden platform. Several other mounted officers across the center watch several long lines of soldiers march across the horizon, dust rising from behind them.
Date: 1917~/1919~
Creator: Mann, F.
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis
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