Suggs, Ernest 1972-11-24
Ernest Suggs, early Terry County resident, discusses life in the county during the early 1900s.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Ernest Suggs
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: November 24, 1972
Location: Brownfield, Texas
Interviewer: Lee Brownfield
Length: 30 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Arrival in Terry County (1903),
W. J. Branch, adoptive father,
Fenced property in Terry County (Fall 1902),
House,
Lumber hauled from Big Spring, Texas, by W. J.,
Branch,
Livestock,
Operation of mail line from Gomez to Lamesa (1905),
Watering place,
Description,
Water wells,
Mail routes,
Siam, Texas,
Gomez to Lamesa,
Horses,
Telephone line,
Transportation,
Moved to Lamesa (1908),
School,
Midway School built (1910),
Sunday school,
Location,
W. J. Branch (again),
Farmer,
Crops,
Farming implements,
Wildlife (Terry County),
Mesquite.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1902-1910
Bulk Dates: 1902-1910
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