Henry, Ike 1976-06-10
Ike Henry tells about his family history in and around Fly Gap, Texas. During the second half of the tape J. W. Fleming, a cousin, joins him in telling about Fly Gap.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Ike Henry
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: June 10, 1976
Location: Mason, Texas
Interviewer: Fred Carpenter
Length: 50 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Grandparents,
Born: Fly Gap Texas (1888),
Fly Gap,
School,
Origin of name,
Teachers,
Parents,
Farmers,
Farm,
Typical day as youth,
Married,
Cordelia Black,
Children,
Martin house (1930s),
Martins,
Bankers,
Fiddle playing,
Early dances,
J. Wilford Fleming (enters),
First cousin,
Book,
Fiddling.
Tape 1, Side 2: Fiddling (continued),
School,
Changing times,
Ranching,
Deer lease,
Hair length,
Football,
Hedwig Hill Old Louis Martin home,
Fly Gap Texas,
Origin of name.
Range Dates: 1888-1930s
Bulk Dates: 1888-1930s
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