Suggs, Ernest 1972-11-24

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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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