Chesley, Hervey E Jr 1967-06-27
Hervey Chesley recounts the early history of Hamilton, Texas, and its settlers.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Hervey E. Chesley, Jr.
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Date: June 27, 1967
Location: Hamilton, Texas
Interviewer: Geraldine Hampton
Length: 55 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Home used as stagecoach sop,
Family coming to Texas,
Father a cattleman,
Hogg brothers,
Thomas Emmett,
Windmill story,
Father's law background,
The White family,
Captain Saxon,
Squire Simpson Lloyd,
Judge Green H. Judson,
School teacher,
Judge Calhoun,
Perry family,
Hamilton College,
Saloon ledger,
Sad Williams Saloon,
Pearson family,
Hotel - 1876,
Indians,
Cowhouse Creek,
Warring Creek,
Animosity between cattlemen and sheep raisers
Tape 1, Side 2:
Sheep - cattle conflict,
Annual May picnic,
Mr. Durham, teacher,
Durham's second marriage,
Music class,
James Monroe Rice, merchant,
School principal
Range Dates: 1876-1967
Bulk Dates: 1876-1967
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