McPherson, Meda Burks 1967-06-27

Meda Burks McPherson discusses incidents relating to her life and family, along with occurrences in the lives of other early settlers of Hamilton.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Meda Burks McPherson

Additional Parties Recorded: None

Date: June 27, 1967

Location: Hamilton, Texas

Interviewer: Geraldine Hampton

Length: 50 minutes

Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Family background, Arrival in Texas, Meeting of parents, First store, first post office in Haskell, Grandfather donated lnad for village, Rock church, Subscription school, Burks ancestors, Pete Willis—chase after Indians, School system, Mrs. Patterson’s Sunday school, Rogers family, Patterson family, Entertainment in Pottsville, Literary society, J. B. Allen, teacher, John Hicks, teacher, Norwegian families.

Tape 1, Side 2: Dances—parties, Headquarters Ranch, Grandfather’s story, Captain Potts, Shooting of boy, Potts family.

Range Dates: None Given

Bulk Dates: None Given

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