Benford, Jillie, Cedar Creek Boyd, James March, Lytton Springs Benford, Anderson, Cedar Creek Benford, Lee, Cedar Creek Bennett, John, Cedar Creek Benford, Ike, Cedar Creek Benford, Wylie, Cedar Creek Blackwell, Andrew, Cedar Creek Bolden, John, Lytton Springs Benford, Henry, Cedar Creek Byrd, Ivor, Cedar Creek Briggs, Ben, Cedar Creek Baron, Alexander, Lytton Springs Borrago, Juan, Cedar Creek Balenzuela, Epifanio, Cedar Creek Biebas, Theodore, Sand Bleadsoe, Robert Jr, Winchester Bailey, Dennis Jr., Winchester Burleson, Eddie, Winchester Bean, Lee, Winchester Bean, Elashia, Winchester Breeding, Tom James, Red Rock Breeding, Shaw Prillips, Red Rock Breeding, Clint, red Rock Beck, Frederick O, Red Rock Blaylock, Anderson, Red Rock Bell, Ira, Utley Baker, Bryant, Utley Burley, Horace, Elgin Brooks, George, Elgin Bryant, Earthy, Utley Bailey, Amon Burl, Sayersville Brown, Charley, Elgin Banks, Hood Hamilton, Manor Barina, Joseph F, Smithville Belec, Charles, Smithville Barvosa, Alcalana, Red Rock Bazeo, Juan, Rosanky Barta, James Fred, Rosanky Bartch, Frank, Red Rock Barker, William Flanders, Red Rock Bartch, John, Red Rock Beck, Max, Red Rock Bradshaw, Elbert, Dale Black, Allie William, Red Rock Bennet, Elige, Red Rock Bowen, Edward Burnell, Red Rock Barlene, Charlie, Red Rock Baker, Fredward, Cedar Creek Black, Iriah, Cedar Creek Boatwright, Mike, Del Valle Blocker, Ary Mason, Del Valle Beck, Henry, Sayersville Bishop, Pat, Sayersville Burde, Robt., Elgin Burns, Eddie Lee, Elgin Barton, Cleveland, Elgin Brown, Warren, Elgin Byrd, Davis, Sayersville Bryant, Leon, Elgin Bryant, C. O. Elgin Brockington, Albert, Sayersville Billegas, Candelorio, Elgin Balberde, Eugene, Elgin Brown, Ozie, Elgin Branton, Thomas Nugent, Elgin Bailey, Alva G. Elgin Branton, Noel Ernest, McDade Blaylock, Mack, Hills Prairie Barnett, Elmo, Hills Prairie Barnett, Alex Leroy, Hills Prairie Blaylock, Jerry, Hills Prairie Bjork, Carl Edward, Phelan Brannon, Joseph L, Bastrop Bello, Juan, Bastrop Billingsley, Reuben, McDade Borrero, Francisco, Bastrop Beyer, Hugo Zeno, Bastrop Byars, Rufus, Bastrop Benight, Lee, Utley Barrera, Thomas, Bastrop Boga, Theodore, Bastrop Barrero, Santiago, Bastrop Belto, Thomas Marlin, Bastrop Beynon, Arthur, San Antonio Bell, Paul C, Bastrop Bruce, R. B. Bedee, Bastrop Brewer, Harvey, McDade Bunton, Kirby N, Dale Burleson, Horace, Dale Burleson, John, Smithville Burleson, Harry, Smithville Burgess, Cary L, Bastrop Brown, Ollie, Bastrop Burleson, Dennis, Smithville Briggs, Louis F, Smithville Burns, John T, Burns Brown, Ed Roberts, Paige Brown, Early, McDade Brown, James O, Paige Brown, Louis, McDade Barnett, Oscar Young, Cedar Creek Basquez, Arcandia, Mesquite, Mexico Baty, Donald Henry, Smithville Baylor, Thomas J Jr, Smithville Bunte, August Jr, Smithville Bobo, Moran, Douglas, Kansas Burger, Fred C, Smithville Brown, Jiles, Smithville Banson, Johnnie, Smithville Barefield, Charlie, Smithville Beasley, Wm, Smithville Burleson, G. W. Smithville Brown, F,. Smmithville Box, Will, Smithville Burleson, Alex, Smithville Bell, Andrew jr, Smmithville Banton, Willie, Smithville Brokington, John, Smithville Barndollar, Charles, Smithville Berger, Walter Charles, Smithville Bledsoe, W. F. Smithville Baylor, Julian Mayfield, Smithville Bowers, S. F. Smithville Barr, Russell, Smithville Brau, Ralph William, Smithville Bunte, Herman, Smithville Bowling, C. M. F, McDade Branch, Charlie, Paige Bedell, Dock, McDade Benavides, Isabel, Bastrop buitron, Geodocio, Phelan Baunlos, Macario, Bastrop Bearial, Francisco, Calvin Buchanan, J. W, Elgin Boatwright, James Patrick, Elgin Baca, Fred, Elgin Beasley, John Jones, Elgin Baker, James Elvy, Elgin Branton, J B, Elgin Billingsley, Joseph C, Elgin Byars, Jas. Madison, Elgin Boracus, Marties, Dale Bunton, Quigley Geo, Dale Bozarth, Jess Dock, Dale Bustos, Catario Boling, William T, McDade Bustamente, Juan, McDade Burgdorf, Henry Wm, Paige Boling, Spencer, McDade Berger, Paul Ernest, Paige Broughton, Elbert R, Smithville Bennett, H. E. Smithville Brown, Leonard, Smithville Bryant, O. H. Smithville Buescher, A. G. Smithville Burleson, Powell H, Smithville Brooks, Eunice R, Smithville Belaskus, Felix, McDade Baeza, Nicolaz, McDade Brown, Ollie, Elgin Barton, Leandrew,Elgin Barton, Chas C, Elgin Bishop, Andrew, McDade Bishop, Cisco, McDade Brown, Ernest, Elgin Bryant, Nedour, Bastrop Bell, Powell, Bastrop Butler, Carroll Eli, McDade Bailey, Earl, McDade Bishop, Marvii Ed, McDade Birch, Clayton, McDade Barker, Dee, McDade Blackwell, Charlton, McDade Behrend, Oscar, McDade Bailey, Norman, McDade Birch, Jesse, McDade Bing, L. B. Mcdade Bailey, Louie, McDade Brengle, Henry I, McDade Bohot, John B, McDade Behrend, Arthur A, McDade Bailey, Norman, McDade Birch, Jesse, McDade Bing, L. B., McDade Brown, Marshall, Bastrop Brown, Marcellus, Bastrop Brown, Charlie, Bastrop Barton, Henry, Elgin Brice, Grant, McDade Brieger, Benjamin F, Bastrop Berry, Jim Roland, Bastrop Bahn, Lewis, Elgin Brown, Mason, McDade Byrd, George, Elgin Brown, Frank, Elgin Beard, Chesley, Elgin Bailey, Angie D, Elgin Bahn, Henry Martin, Elgin Byers, Walter J, Elgin Benford, Joe Jr, Bastrop Brown, Ernest,Bastrop Barnett, Willie, Bastrop Brown, Allie, Bastrop Barnett, Billie, Bastrop Bell, Mann, Bastrop Bell, Arthur, Bastrop Briggs, Jasper W, Smithville Burns, Frank S, Smithville Black, John T, Smithville Tammy Owen Bastrop CO, TX Owentk@aol.com http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~txtammy/bastrop/bastropmain.html

Complying with directions of the war department County Clerk H. H. Alexander has had prepared a list of all persons in Bastrop county, registered under the selective draft act. The war department has requested the press in all parts of the country to publish these registration lists. Following is a list of all persons in Bastrop county between the ages of 21 and 30 years, inclusive, citizens and aliens, engaged in all kinds of occupations, some having and many making no claim to exemption. Alexander, Cal, Bastrop Alexander, Woody, Bastrop Alexander, Alonzo, Phelan Andrews, Andrew Joseph, McDade Arroyo, Refugio, Elgin Alejandro, Manuel, McDade Aguilar, Fermin, McDade Anderson, Oscar Alvin, Smithville Adameik, John A, Smithville Ashford, George Emmett, Smithville Anderson, Arthur Felix, Elgin Armonto, Fererdo, Bastrop Aleocerr, Ponciano, Bastrop Aguilar, Cresencio, McDade Alvarez, Catarino, Calvin Almanza, Guadalupe, McDade Alatone, Chappas, McDade Andrisek, Frank Joe, Smithville Allen, Davis, Franklin, Smithville Allen, Elzie J, Smithville Adkins, Choice, Smithville Armstrong, Searcy, Smithville Adkins, Ulysses Simpson, Smithville Anderson, Lee, Smithville Allen, John, Smithville Anderson, Pearlie, Smithville Atkins, Claude Thomas, Smithville Aguallo, Franzisco, Paige Austin, Eugene Logan, Smithville Anderson, Walter, McDade Abel, William, Bastrop Alonzo, Jesus, Bastrop Adame, Francisco, Phelan Abram, Sam, Hills Prairie Alaman, Rafael, Hills Prairie Allen, Rogers Q. Del Valle Arnold, Tommie, Cedar Creek Arnold, Willie, Cedar Creek Arnold, Chester, Cedar Creek Alexander, Dee, Red Rock Alexander, Albert Ross, Dale Anceda, Raymond, Rosanky Alexander, Will, Rosanky Arnold, Geo, Utley Alexander, George, Hills Prairie Alexander, Lee, Red Rock Alaman, Saprano, Red Rock Aldridge, Alex, Cedar Creek Aldridge, Walton, Cedar Creek Alexander, Stephen, Cedar Creek Aldridge, William, Cedar Creek Alexander, Paul, Cedar Creek Ates, Seth, Lytton Springs Anderson, Walter, Cedar Creek Alexander, Homer, Cedar Creek Alexander, Norman S, Cedar Creek Alaniz, Maselina, Cedar Creek Alvarado, Carmen, Lytton Springs Alvarado, Andreas, Del Valle Arrocha, Sisto, Del Valle Alexander, Andy Renick, Cedar Creek Alexander, Joe Rogers, Cedar Creek Alexander, John Riley, Cedar Creek Anderson, Oscar William, Elgin Anderson, Sam, Elgin Arnold, Gabriel, Elgin Allen, Greer, Bastrop Allen, Thornton Mack, Bastrop Tammy Owen Bastrop CO, TX Owentk@aol.com http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~txtammy/bastrop/bastropmain.html

Again, I don't have the date for this copy of a page from the Bastrop Newspaper: ...the Methodist church had the largest membership, and large congregations filled the church house each Sunday morning and night, while prayer meeting and class meeting nights there was a good attendance. Revs. Josiah Whipple and I. G. Johns were the leading preachers and glorious revivals of relifion were frequent. The Baptist and Cumberland Presbyterian denominations had their religious services in a building located on the spot known till recently as Masonic hall and Mrs. Orgain's school house; this church building was destroyed by lightning during the war. The Christian denomination having no building of their own, held services in the upstairs of the red house, now J. W. Kennedy's steam mill and gin; Elder McCall, a noble christian gentleman, father of State Comptroller John D. McCall, did the principal part of the preaching, popular with people and all denominations. In this house, also, is where one Prof. "Do-se-do" taught his dancing class, and where the dances and big balls were given by the young people of the town and surrounding country. Then the Nicholson House, presided over by those noble people, "Uncle" Jimmie Nicholson and wife, was recognized, far and near, as the finest eating house in all Texas; the noble souls of these good people have gone to swell the great majority "over there", while their forms rest under the sod on Fairview hill, but their kind deeds will brightly shine in the hearts and memory of those who knew them in the early days of old Bastrop, as long as life shall last. There have been many changes in the old town and people since then. Among the many noble people who then helped to make up Bastrop citizenship, and who have "crossed over the river" to the shores of the "great beyond," we call to mind, Dr. David Sayers, David Coulson, G. W. Hagy, W. J. Cain, Campbell Taylor, James Nicholson, Judge Denny, Henry Crocheron, Nelson Burch, Phil Claiborne, Sherman Reynolds, Prof. W. J. Hancock, Pro. Stanley, W. T. Gamble, Jas. W. Shepard, Fred Hoppe, Sr., Messrs. Nolan, Gill, Lottman, Reding, Johnson, Pompey Powell, T. A. W. Hill, Dr. Hogan, Garrett, Eisenbach, Dr. and Lawyer Rose, Napoleon Tanner, Schaefer, Dr. Rawls, John T. Miller, Joseph Glover, the Camp;bells, S. C. Blanton, C. K. Hall, J. R. Nichols, Harvey McLester, Dr. Ploeger, Thos. H. Mays, Jas. A. Wallace, Slavinisky, Eggleston, R. H. Grimes, A. W. Moore, the Hemphills, W. G. Miller, Phil Degen, M. W. Trigg, J. M. Finney, F. D. Barnett, the Highsmiths and possibly many others we cannot now bring to mind. Many more who went off in search of other fields, have been lost sight of..... ...Mr. W. B. Ransome, chairman of the committee (selected to supervise the construction of the roads) Upon motion President O. P. Jones appointed the following committee, Messrs, Alf Jung, J. T. Crysup, S. L. Brannon, N. G. Fowler, T. W. Cain, G. B. Miller, T. K. Moore, to interview the citizens of this precinct in regard to an additional bond issue, and the regular road committee, Messrs. W. B. Ransome, J. H. Pearcy, Paul D. Page, J. H. Craft, A. Griesenbeck and Jesse Dawson to investigate the feasibility of low water concrete bridges across the Colorado river. Miss. Clara Hande, of Red Rock, is visiting friends here. Mrs. Bud Hemphill, of Lentz Branch, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eastland. Tammy Owen Bastrop CO, TX Owentk@aol.com http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~txtammy/bastrop/bastropmain.html

>From Bastrop News: Martin Walker, died March 5, 1889 in Bastrop Texas, born March 25, 1814 in Madison County Ala. In him was manifested the highest and the best type of American citizenship. He lived to a good old age--always faithfully discharging his duty to his fellowman, to society and to his country. He immigrated to Texas in 1835, and in the spring of 1836 he enlisted in Capt. Jesse Billingsley's company. In the battle of San Jacinto he was severely wounded. But few of those who fought with him on that eventful day, yet survive. Martin Walker having never married, died in the home of a favored nephew Eddie Beauregard Walker of Lockhart, and was buried in family cemetery in Hemphill's Prairie, sharing the same headstone with a brother William Walter Walker who died December 25, 1888. ************************** Died At the home of her parents in Lockhart May 29th, 1898, Edna Storey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Storey, aged 14 years W.E. (Ed) Walker edwalker@web-access.net Brownwood, Tx.

I have just started lurking on this list and have been delighted with what I've seen. My Bastrop ancestors were Godfrey ESCHENBERG abt 1810-1871 and his wife Elizabeth LURFA 1815-1886. Their daughter Augusta ESCHBERGER married Simon Draper. The marriage certificate is not very helpful for Simon and Augusta. Have a good day. Mary Jefferson mjefferson@gci.net Juneau, Alaska "Age is not important unless you're a cheese." Helen Hayes

This is my first contribution, hope it looks o.k. *********** IM MEMORIAM Mrs. Sarah J. Walker, one of the oldest and most universally loved women of this community, died at her home, eight miles west of Bastrop, Feb. 10, 1909. Sarah J. Walker (nee Stephenson) was born in Bowling Green, Ky., Oct. 26, 1831, came to Texas in 1852, was happily married to William Walter Walker in 1854, and together they reared nine children--three girls and six boys to maturity, all of whom survive her, (save James Walter, who was drowned in 1884, aged 25 years.) Being left a widow in 1888, she lived at her old home in Hemphill's Prairie surrounded by children and grand-children, all of whom "rise up and call her blessed." The devotion of the family to this mother was touchingly beautiful. In life, and in death, she tried to bring all to know and love her Master. For sixty-two years she was a faithful and devoted member of the Methodist Church, and for years has "pitched her tent" at Colorado Chapel to enjoy "the season of refreshing" as she was so situated as to be deprived of regular services, and she looked forward to the Camp Meeting time. The worthy life so unpretentious, so humble, was unconscious of lher own value, yet every neighbor she ever had loved her devotedly for her many kind virtues, and for lthe true Christian spirit she reflected in her daily walk. A great and sorrowing throng followed her mortal body to the family burying grounds, near the old home, and baptising her grave with tears and sorrow. Each heart echoed the prayer of Bro. Webb for God's loving care on these three daughters and the sons who now realize they are left so helpless, that they may meet her "wyhere Goodbyes shall ere be spoken" where all is peace." May the Grace of her God, whom she loved and served so faithfully, be comforting and sustaining to these sorrowing children for whom she ever prayed so earnestly, One who knew and loved her, S. E. M. ********* This was my GGrandmother, paternal side, found between pages of old Rasor/Walker family Bible, 1846 Apocrypha..I found many treasures between those pages, obits, newspaper clippings, poems, hanks of hair..sorry the dates are missing on most everything.. W. E. (Ed) Walker Brownwood, Tx 76801 edwalker@web-access.net

Smithville Times 1934 Partial: ed themselves, eating and talking. Those enjoying this pleasant association were Mr. H. T. Turner and family, Wayside; W. T. Stagner and family, Luther Owen and family, McDade, J. D. and Edgar Owen and families; Thurston Stagner and family, all of Oak Hill. The gathering was planned at this time that we might entertain a friend, Miss Emma Webb of Houston, who formerly taught at Oak Hill and boarded in the T. W. Owen home. Another guest was Mrs. M. U. Burton of Dallas, both ladies and all others enjoyed this outing to the fullest extent. SMITHVILLE MAN SHOT TO DEATH SMITHVILLE, Aug 28- Woody Alvis Tiner of Smithville, Texas, was shot and killed Sunday at 10 pm at Waelder. Ben Taylor of Waelder is reported held. The funeral was held Tuesday at 4 pm from the Marrs funeral home at Smithville. Tiner is survived by his widow, Mrs. Odell Tiner of Smithville and an aunt, Mrs S. L. Kelly of Rosanky. BASTROP ADVERTISOR AUG 1899 Hill's Prairie Letter. Hill's Prairie, Aug 17, 1899 Hello Bastrop. Hello Smithville. This is about all you hear down at the station these times. A telephone office has been established here, so Hill's Prairie is now connected with the outside world, and don't you forget it. Hill's Prairie has a nujmber of visitors. Mrs. Judge Lytt Moore, of LaGrange and her daughter, Miss Lottie have been spending the week with relatives and friends. Miss Eva Hill has returned from an extended visit at Houston, bringing her cousin, Miss Georgia Crowder with her. Miss Hellen and Master Palmer Tuttle of Houston have been on a visit to their aunt, Mrs. C. J. Hubbard. Mrs. Dr. Jorden of San Marcus, Mrs. Forrest Reed, of Reedsville, have both been over on a visit to their parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. K. Moore. Mrs. Reed returned Wednesday and carried her grand-mother, Mrs. Grady home with her. We were glad to see Mrs. Grady so much improved and hope the trip may be of great benefit to her. Miss Nena Craft left today to spend some time with relatives in Denison. Hill's Prairie Gin is doing a good business, but having some trouble about water as the wells do not afford enough water, but Woods has rigged up a water-wagon with six barrels, so I guess they will not hve to stop any more on that account. Payton is doing a rushing business in repair work. This weather with our rough roads is dead-shot on old wagons. The weather is exceedingly hot and dry though it showered a little yesterday morning. Commenced like it was in for an all day job, but rained very little. Oh! for a nice long cool water melon. A few weeks ago, we had them in great abundance, but now they are sun-cooked and no good. I don't have the date for this one: Killing Near Watterson News reached Bastrop Monday to the effect that Charlie Hararis had shot and killed Charlie Miller at the latter's home. Sheriff Perkins and Deputy Milton left at once to the scene of the killing. While en route they met Charlie Harris who surrendered, stating that he had killed Charlie Miller. Young Harris was brought to town and placed in jail. Harris is only 14 years of age and Miller 16. Both families are prominent citizens of the county and the killing is regretted by a large circle of friends. PURELY PERSONAL. Mrs. Will Nash, of Austin is visiting relatives at Bastrop. Dr. J. Gordon Bryson and family leave Monday for Austin, their future home, where Dr. Bryson will be assiciated with Dr. T. J. Bennett in the practice of medicine and surgery. Dr. Bryson leaves a large and lucratiave practive in Bastrop and surrounding country and many expressions of regret are heard that the doctor has chosen a broader field for his work. During his residence of six years among us Dr Bryson has made many warm friends, and by his kindly sympathetic nature endeared himself to his patients Bastrop's loss is Austin's gain. Success to you, doctor, and the glad hand of welcome will always be extended to you at the old home. Mr. Chas P. Luckett, who has been seriously ill for some weeks, after a period of convalesence, is again reported quite ill at the home of his parents, Dr. and Mrs H. P. Luckett. We learn with regret that Mrs. Lula Hood, who has been convalescent following a long and serious illness, met with the misfortun, Wednesday, to fall..... You know the argument about whether Bastrop was called Mina? In the year 1837, as will be seen from the following copy of the original charter, granted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Republic of Texas, the name of the town and county of Bastrop was changed from Mina to that of Bastrop, in honor of Baron de Bastrop: CHARTER OF THE CITY OF MINA, AN ACT INCORPORATING THE TOWN OF MINA. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representataives of the Republic of Texas in Congress assembled. That the citizens of Mina be and they are hereby incorporated and formed into a body politic and corporate under the name and style of the corporation of the town of Mina and shall have the same privileges and be subject to the same regulations and restrictions as are conferred and imposed upon the citizens of San Antonio by an act passed the present session of congress, entitled an act to incorporate the city of San Antonio. Approved Dec 18th, AD 1837 Sam Houston Joint Resolution Altering the name of the County and town of Mina. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Republic of Texas in Congress assembled that the county and town of Mina be changed and altered to that of Bastrop and shall be, after the passage of this Resolution, known as the County of Bastrop and Town of Bastrop. Approved Dec 18th, 1837. Sam Houston Baron de Bastrop deeded to the new town, four leagues of fine land, upon which then grew the finest pineries of the state, from the timbers of which, several gentlemen laid the foundation for great wealth and fortune. Tammy Owen Bastrop CO, TX Owentk@aol.com http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~txtammy/bastrop/bastropmain.html

The following were in the Smithville Times, with the second being a partial transcript as I wasn't given a copy of the complete page. Mrs. Jenkins passed away Sunday Night. Mrs. Mattie Jenkins passed to her heavenly home at 10:40 o'clock Sunday night. She had made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Harvey F. Snow. Funeral services were held from the Marrs Funeral Home at 3:00 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. Paul C. Bell of Bastrop. Interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery. Her husband preceded her many years ago. Those surviving are: Mrs. H. F. Snow, daughter, Smithville; Mrs. Sallie Willford, daughter, San Antonio; Floyd Jenkins, son, Smithville; Grand daughters, Mrs. J. H. Dooly, Smithville; Mrs. H. E. Payne, Austin; Mrs. E. A. Goff, Hot Springs, AR; Two brothers, John and Ham Reid, two sisters, Mrs. Daisy Fritz, and mrs. Lula Taylor, nephew, Mr. Noble Hickman and a number of nieces, Danny Cope Wallace, Great Grandson, Euel Jenkins, grandson and Vastine Snow, grandson. Miss Lillie May Sawyer Laid to Rest here Sunday Afternoon. On Saturday, June 15th, 1935, our Saviour called to his side Miss Lillie May Sawyer, of this city, who was making her home with her sister, Mrs. J. F. Burleson. Miss Sawyer was born about six miles south of Smithville on May 29th, 1884, and has made her home in this town until recent years, she has been living with her brother, Mr. E. J. Sawyer of Galveston, TX. She returned to Smithville a month ago and has been ill since that time. Funeral Services were conducted by Rev. Virgil Davis, Sunday afternoon, June 16th, 4:00pm with interment in Oak Hill Cemetery. Those surviving are four sisters......... Tammy Owen Bastrop CO, TX Owentk@aol.com http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~txtammy/bastrop/bastropmain.html

Hugh Sorrells, 81 of Red Rock Dies Hugh Sorrells, 81, resident of Red Rock, died in a Lockhart hospital Sunday, March 8th. He was a native of Bastrop County, having been born March 26, 1872. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lela Sorrells, one daughter, Mrs. Iris Wofford of Luling; four sons, Marlon Sorrells of Manville, Vernon Sorrells and Olin Sorrells of Red Rock, and Gordon Sorrells of Mineral Wells; and two grandchildren. Funeral services and burial were at Petty Town Cemetery at 2:00pm. Monday, March 9th, with a Lockhart minister officiating. Mr Sorrells was a member of the Christian Church. Tammy Owen Bastrop CO, TX Owentk@aol.com http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~txtammy/bastrop/bastropmain.html

I just found this, you may have it already: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/ You can search past emails sent to different lists on rootsweb. You'll need to sign in then go from there. Tammy Owen Bastrop CO, TX Owentk@aol.com http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~txtammy/bastrop/bastropmain.html

>From the 8/19/1899 Bastrop Advertiser, Thomas C Cain, editor and proprietor: (spelling left as was written in paper) Commissioners court: The August term of the Commissioners Court met in regular session Monday, August 11, 1899, with Judge J. B. Price, county judge, presiding, Commissioners Hewatt, Tally, Miller, and Seruggs; W. E. Jenkins, clerk: Geo. W. Davis, sheriff. The entire first and part of the second day was consumed by the Court in considering road matters. After concluding the road business, the Court proceeded to examine and adjust such accounts as were presented against the county. The Court then proceeded to har and pass upon Confederate pension applications. Out of a total of 86 applicants, 62 were approved, 15 continued for further proof and 9 rejected. The applications of the following named "old soldiers' were approved: Alexander, Wm M Adams, Mrs. Eliza Brightwell, Mrs A. E Brannon James M Bradshaw S K Conner James C Coopwood Mrs M. A. Datson Mrs. Mary Eagle Mrs V Finney Mrs E E Green Joseph M Griffin William H Graham James A Holloway John L Highsmith Mrs. F. E Humphries Mrs. M. J Hubbard R. W Hoffman John Jones Mrs L. E Kimbrough T T McDantel Moses L Purcell Mrs A J Preist Robt F Roe Edward D Smith Wm K Shearin V B Steverson Andy R Townsend James Waggoner Mrs M Webster Albert White Wm I Aulsops Mrs Eliza Black Mrs M. A Byrum James C Byrd John E Clayton Mrs. L. D. Caffy Hooper V Caldwell Mrs Delia Duran James M Eschberger Mrs L Fillman Mrs Martha Gage Mrs Bettie Gibson Jarnis Glass Samuel F Harl Robt A Hewatt Wm M Hutchinson Mrs S. C Hughes M. S Ireland M W Johnson James W Keilberg Otto Odam John H Pereivill Mrs. Mary E Perkins Mrs Margaret Robinson Marcus H Seaver Mrs Hanna Sheasby Mrs Fannie Munger Harrison Yarbrough Mrs M C Walker Mrs E. J Warren Mrs N J Watson Mrs Mary A Following were continued for further proof: Byrd Mrs Mary J Clopton Hoggatt Jordan Catherine Luco Bat John Morgan Sr F. W Martin James V MCCall, Mrs S F Reinhardt Geo I Bailey Mrs Mary E Cox Ruben W Lawden Joseph V Morgan Mrs Ladema Mucken Nathan R Mosley Mrs Rebecka E Reeves Lemuel Sanford Samuel D Following were rejected: Bellamy A J Meeks Charles B McPhant Alex Roberts T C Burleson John B Mahrmann August J Nunn Jerry M Jacob Louis Sharbutt Middleton Ordered by the Court that the day for holding justice court in precinct No 2 be changed and that same is hereby fixed on the fourth Monday in each month. Tammy Owen Bastrop CO, TX Owentk@aol.com http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~txtammy/bastrop/bastropmain.html

Smithville Times 3/1934 Mother of J. T. Grizzard Dies in San Antonio: Mrs Lethia S. Grizzard died at her home in San Antonio at 5:40pm Friday. Surviving her are three sons, J. E. Grizzard of Longview, J. T. Grizzard of Smithville, and W. H. Grizzard of Austin; one daughter, Mrs. George E. Hall of Kansas City, MO; two sisters, Mrs. Tye Norfleet of Valley Springs, MS, and Mrs. L. G. Crockett of Waco; and eleven grandchildren. H. C. Smith of Cedar Creek Passed Away Thursday Morning at his Home: The late Mr. H. C. Smith, age 57, resident of the Cedar Creek Community for many years, passed away at his home last Thursday morning at 8:30 o' clock from pneumonia following an illness of about two weeks. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at 3:00 o'clock, at the family residence at Cedar Creek. The Rev. Paul C. Bell and Rev. L. A. Derrick, pastor of the Bastrop Baptist Church conducted the funeral. Mr. Smith was born on March 22, 1879. He came to the Cedar Creek Community in 1914, where he established a mercantile business. He married Miss Sophie Voss. He was a member of the Baptist Church. He is survived by his widow, and three sons, Noel, Douglas and Dan and two daughters, Mrs. Edith Champion and Miss Mildred Smith. Other items: Mr. and Mrs John C McRell are visiting in San Antonio. R. K. Harris who has been seriously ill with pneumonia at his home here is improving rapidly. Mrs. DeWitt B. Maney and son who have been on the sick list are reported to be getting along nicely. Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Cartwright and family of Elgin spent the first of the week with Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Cooper and Mr. and Mrs. Homer Wilson Tammy Owen Bastrop CO, TX Owentk@aol.com http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~txtammy/bastrop/bastropmain.html

The following are mentioned in the article in the Smithville Times, 10/8/1936 as present/past patrons and matrons of Eastern Star Smithville Chapter 39: Hattie Hill, Ann Bain, T. O. Hill, John I Hill, Mr. B. J. Quinney (of Little Rock, AR), Nora Insall, Ruth Gunter, Comellah Johnson, Elizabeth Buescher, Rena Buescher, Dot Tolbert, Clara Lee Smith, Millie Stalmach, Elveria Maney, Belle Haynie, Clyde Williams, John S Haynie, Frank P Loughridge, A. G. Buescher, D. R. Johnson, Fred G. Haynie, Mary Painter. Tammy Owen Bastrop CO, TX Owentk@aol.com http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~txtammy/bastrop/bastropmain.html

10/8/1936 Smithville Times Mrs. Nancy Octavia Went Buried at Young School Cemetery Sunday Eve. Mrs. Nancy Octavia Went died at the home of a son, Clyde Went, at San Antonio Friday of last week at the ripe old age of 83. The funeral services was held at Young School House northwest of Smithville Sunday afternoon at 2:00 pm with Rev. Ramsey conducting the service. Burial was made in the Young School Cemetery. Mrs. Went was a native of Mississippi, born 1853. Before her marriage to James I Went May 18, 1871, in Louisiana, she was Miss Nancy Octavia Blackwood, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Blackwood. In 1909 she with her husband came to Bastrop county and Smithville where she has made her home since. Her husband died December 31, 1918, since which time Mrs. Went had made her home with her children. She was the mother of nine children, six of whom survive her. They are: Mr. John T Went, Goldfield, Texas; Mrs. Lee Williams, Fowlerton: Rust Went, Fowlerton; Clyde Went, San Antonio; W. H. Went, Rosanky; and Claude Went, Fowlerton. For sometime before her death Mrs. Went had been visiting a son in San Antonio and had planned to visit another son, Henry Went, here within a few days. She was a member of the Baptist Church and had lived a consistent Christian life. She was a devoted mother and has many loyal friends in all parts of the country who deeply mourn her departure. Tammy Owen Bastrop CO, TX Owentk@aol.com http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~txtammy/bastrop/bastropmain.html

OK Guys, The website address I gave was for another map of bastrop, not the one I wanted to show you. Sorry for that. Here is the site that you can zoom into and even see marks for cemeteries: http://txdot.lib.utexas.edu/n2l?urn:utlol:txdot.tcbast01.sid I tried it out and was able to access it OK. Tammy Owen Bastrop CO, TX Owentk@aol.com

Tammy: I have AOL, so maybe that's why I can't zoom in and out, but when I go to the address you suggested, I get a map of Bastrop, but I don't see a function for zooming in and out. Am I at the wrong site. Thanks for all your help. Dale Dale A. Weiss Animal Resource Manager II UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, Science Park PO Box 390 Smithville, TX 78957 Phone 512 237-9509 FAX 512 237-9498

Jane, I'll also see what I can find. I live 1/2 mile from the Young School House Cemetery and my family is also buried there. Tiner's and Kelley's. Tammy Owen Bastrop CO, TX Owentk@aol.com

Frank----------Thank you, thank you, and thank you again. I do appreciate your and your help. Jane

Jane, I may be in that area this weekend. If I have a chance I will go to that cemetery and see what I can find. I will be visiting other cemeteries in the Smithville area as well. Frank Medio -----Original Message----- From: Jwb2725@aol.com [mailto:Jwb2725@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2000 10:20 AM To: TXBASTRO-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [TXBASTRO-L] Samuel THOMPSON Am interested in contacting anyone that might be researching the Samuel THOMPSON family of Smithville, Bastrop Co., TX. Samuel was my GGGrandfather and the father of my Great Grandmother, Augusta Indiana Thompson Baylor. He was born in Greene Co., GA. 7 Dec 1810 and died 6 Nov 1884 in Bastrop Co., and is buried in the Young School House Cemetery at Upton, TX. Jane Beattie ============================== Personalized Mailing Lists: never miss a connection again. http://pml.rootsweb.com/ Brought to you by RootsWeb.com.

here's a real good mapping site. I could not get the below to load. http://txdot.lib.utexas.edu/ this may be similar. -----Original Message----- From: OWENTK@aol.com [mailto:OWENTK@aol.com] Sent: Monday, February 14, 2000 6:54 PM To: TXBASTRO-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [TXBASTRO-L] 1904 Bastrop Map Here's another map site: http://www.glo.state.tx.us/archives/maps_bastrop.html It even shows some cemetery locations, if you zoom in close enough. Tammy Owen Bastrop CO, TX Owentk@aol.com ============================== Personalized Mailing Lists: never miss a connection again. http://pml.rootsweb.com/ Brought to you by RootsWeb.com.