In a message dated 10/26/03 10:10:37 AM Central Standard Time, meganandjj@zianet.com writes: << My family, the Gartons, lived in the former Gov's mansion which was located on present RRAD. I know the mansion burned, but in what year? I also was curious on how my decendants were able to buy the mansion, and how exactly it burned. I f anyone has any info, I would really appreciate the help! Thanks, JJ Hughes >> If they lived there after 1889, a deed should be on file at the courthouse. The mansion burned in 1914 according to an article in the Bowie Co News. I have a copy of the article and a picture which shows the Garton family in front of the mansion. My picture is a copy and not very clear. Someone probably has a better copy. Gene