Moore, Mrs Ben 1978-02-01
Mrs. Moore talks about her early life in the O’Donnell, Texas, area.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Mrs. Ben Moore
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: February 01, 1978
Location: O’Donnell, Texas
Interviewer: Bobby Weaver
Length: 1 hour
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Born in Coleman County, Texas,
Father, Ed Baldridge,
Grandfather,
Scurry and Borden counties border (1900),
Covered wagons,
O’Donnell, Texas area (1901-1902),
Petition to form Lynn County, Texas,
J. E. Kettner,
C. H. Stoke,
Historical chairman for Lynn County,
Land acquired,
Uncle,
Freighter,
Trips to town,
O’Donnell, Texas (1910),
T. J. O’Donnell,
C. H. Doak,
Land agent for O’Donnell,
First hotel,
Post office,
To O’Donnell.
Tape 1, Side 2: Post office (continued),
Mercantile store,
L. G. Phillips, owner,
Husband,
Arrival in O’Donnell,
Married (1911),
Cotton,
Livestock,
Runaway horse,
Stockyards,
Schools,
Organizing church,
Other churches,
Street naming,
Slaughter Ranch,
Dances,
Father,
Clovis, New Mexico,
Ranching to farming,
Gail, Texas.
Range Dates: 1900-1912
Bulk Dates: 1900-1912
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