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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

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Law License for Thomas Middlebrook Willis]

Law license from the Law School of Cumberland University acknowledging that Thomas Middlebrook Willis (1859-1937) has fulfilled the requirements for the degree. T. M. Willis practiced law in Abilene, TX for many years.

Date: January 18, 1883

Creator: Law School of Cumberland University

Item Type: Text

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to Mrs. T. M. Willis, July 31, 1943]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to Mrs. Thomas Middlebrook Willis, on July 31, 1943. He assures her that his mother has been sending her letters to him, and asks after a friend who recently got married and a few relatives.

Date: July 31, 1943

Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Letter Concerning John T. Willis, Sr., April 16, 1919]

Letter from an unknown assistant cashier at the First State Bank & Trust Co. of Abilene, Texas to whom it may concern expressing interest in the future of John T. Willis, Sr., and informing the reader of Willis' history at the bank and his competency in the field of banking.

Date: April 16, 1919

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Transcription of Letter from Thomas Middlebrook Willis, 1930]

Letter from Thomas Middlebrook Willis, written around 1930. This is a typed transcript of the letter, which details his family history.

Date: 1930~

Creator: Willis, Thomas Middlebrook

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Letter from Henry James, April 14, 1913]

Letter from Henry James at The Farmers and Merchants National Bank in regards to John T. Willis, Sr., in which James explains to the reader that Willis has been raised in Abilene, and will do well by anyone who chooses to employ him.

Date: April 14, 1913

Creator: James, Henry

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Letter from Sallie Parker Willis to Clara E. and John T. Willis, Sr., March 25, 1952]

Letter from Sallie Ann Parker Willis to Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on March 25, 1952. She thanks them for their letters, and tells them all the family gossip. There is a photograph attached of Longs Peak and Bear Lake.

Date: March 25, 1952

Creator: Willis, Sallie Ann Parker

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Letter from Joe F. Garrison, April 14, 1913]

Letter from Joe F. Garrison at The Citizens National Bank regarding John T. Willis, Sr., in which Garrison recommends Willis to whomever is presented with the letter.

Date: April 14, 1913

Creator: Garrison, Joe F.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Letter from E. B. Bynum, April 14, 1913]

Letter from E. B. Bynum of the First State Bank & Trust Company to whom it may concern, on April 14, 1913, recommending John T. Willis, Sr. to any position that he may be considered for.

Date: April 14, 1913

Creator: Bynum, E. B.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Funeral Program for Allen Davis, December 15, 1900]

Funeral program for Will Allen Davis, born 1898 and died December 14, 1900. The funeral was held on December 15, 1900 in the residence of R. H. Parker. He was buried in the Masonic section of the Abilene Municipal Cemetery in Abilene, Texas.

Date: December 15, 1900

Item Type: Pamphlet

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

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

[Law License for Thomas Middlebrook Willis]

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to Mrs. T. M. Willis, July 31, 1943]

[Letter Concerning John T. Willis, Sr., April 16, 1919]

[Transcription of Letter from Thomas Middlebrook Willis, 1930]

[Letter from Henry James, April 14, 1913]

[Letter from Sallie Parker Willis to Clara E. and John T. Willis, Sr., March 25, 1952]

[Letter from Joe F. Garrison, April 14, 1913]

[Letter from E. B. Bynum, April 14, 1913]

[Funeral Program for Allen Davis, December 15, 1900]