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[Texas Historical Commission Marker: Thomas Middlebrook Willis (June 27, 1859 - November 27, 1937)]

Photograph of the Texas Historical Commission marker for Thomas Middlebrook Willis (June 27, 1859 - November 27, 1937) in Abilene, Texas. Text: Born in Bainbridge, Georgia, Thomas Middlebrook Willis was an important early leader in Abilene. Willis moved to Waco, Texas with his parents, Dr. Thomas L. and Mrs. Letitia Willis, in 1866. T. M. Willis first came to this area in 1878 to investigate range possibilities. In 1883, after graduating from the law school of Cumberland University in Lebanon, … more

Date: 2009

Creator: Willis, T. Bradford

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph of Cornerstone of St. James Methodist Church]

Photograph of the cornerstone of St. James Methodist Church in Waco, Texas. The text on the marker is cut into the stone and placed within a brick wall. The cornerstone features a circular design in the center, but much of the text is worn and difficult to read. The present cornerstone was laid by the Knights of Pythias, Jurisdiction of Texas; W. S. Willis, G. C. [Grand Chancellor]; H. W. Hawkins, Contractor; Adams & Adams, Architects.

Date: 2012

Creator: Willis, T. Bradford

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph of Francis Marion Brown]

Photograph of Francis Marion Brown with a border of colored leaves. The back of the photo has text that reads: "My mother's brother, Francis Marion Brown. My uncle, former Baptist preacher after whom I was named."

Date: unknown

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph of Cornerstone for St. James Methodist Church]

Photograph of a marble cornerstone for St. James Methodist Church in Waco, Texas. The text on the marker is cut into stone and placed within a brick wall. Glare on the stone makes the writing difficult to read. -This is the cornerstone for the present building, erected in 1924

Date: 2012

Creator: Willis, T. Bradford

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph of Young Child]

Photograph of an unidentified child sitting on a chair. Text on the back of the photo reads: Bertie Shell, A. C. Shell, Comstock, Val Verde County, Texas. 8-27-90 & 5-17-90.

Date: [1890-05-17,1890-08-27]

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph of Unidentified Boy with Cane]

Photograph of an unidentified boy holding a cane in his left hand; his right hand is supported against a cushioned chair that is faced away from him and his left leg is bent at an angle. He is wearing a dark-colored suit, light-colored shirt, and a bow tie.

Date: unknown

Creator: Benecke, Robert

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Riprap and Roadway]

Photographs taken during the construction of Garza Dam in Dallas County, Texas. The first image (numbered 334) is of a rock barrier on the left side of a road, with a guard rail on the other side. The second image (numbered 335) is of a rock barrier beginning on the left side of a road and continuing down a slope to a lake. Handwritten text on the images identify them as: (top) "Garza Dam Rock Riprap and Roadway North from Sta. 78" and (bottom) "Garza Dam North from Sta. 38 Riprap and Upstream … more

Date: 1927