Sheryl....I hope someone has the answer to this one.....I just found where one of my husband's great great aunts donated land with a building to be used for the local Farmer's Grange. There is a clause in the deed that the land reverts to the donor's family if it is no longer used for that purpose. At present a local church is using the property and I am sure no one would want to take it back.....but I am very curious as to what it was....this is in North East Texas area. Sheila -----Original Message----- From: SJMcS@aol.com [SMTP:SJMcS@aol.com] Sent: Thursday, October 07, 1999 11:36 PM To: TXERATH-L Subject: [ERATH] Farmers Grange Charles and list members, can anyone tell me what a Farmers Grange is? There was mention of one in Randolph Co MO that my gg grandfather evidently was a member of at one time. Were they local organizations? What function did they perform, etc.? Anyone have any information on Farmers Granges? Charles, I appreciate all your postings. I am working in Erath Co area on my husband's lines. However, my mother is from Cisco in nearby Eastland Co and I sometimes forward your interesting posts to her. The one of Thurber will probably be the basis for some reminiscing! I enjoy stopping in Thurber-Mingus at the Smoke Stack for a meal! Appreciate any help or info on Farmers Granges. Thanks! Sheryl McNeely Shaw Crosby, TX Erath Co lines: SHAW, SMITH, KIRKLAND, FOX Eastland Co lines: GALLAGHER and DONICA ==== TXERATH Mailing List ==== --- Author Retains Copyright --- -- Copyright 1999 Author -- All Rights Reserved Post to List: TXERATH-L@rootsweb.com http://www.selfroots.com Unsubscribe request To: TXERATH-L-request@rootsweb.com