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[Texas Historical Commission Marker: Washburn Cemetery]

Description: Photograph of the Texas Historical Commission marker for Washburn Cemetery in Bells, Texas. Text: Samuel and Mary Washburn and their family moved to Texas from Missouri in 1836. Washburn was granted 1280 acres of land in 1838. As more settlers moved into the area, a burial site was needed and a portion of land on the south edge of the Washburn survey was set aside for a cemetery. The oldest marked grave is that of infant Mary Gentry in 1867. However, many graves marked only with rocks or Bois … more
Date: 2011-12/2012-03
Creator: West, Carolyn Effie
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Partner: Private Collection of Carolyn West

[Galveston City Company Sales: 1838-1843]

Description: Ledger containing accounts for the sale of lots in Galveston and the receipt of deeds for the parcels of land. Information for each parcel includes the buyer, date of purchase, price, and subsequent deed recipient, date, and number.
Date: 1838/1848~
Creator: Galveston City Company
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: Stewart Title Company
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