Hello Listers, MY name is Nina Olney and I looking for information on Joseph Graves Olney- alias Joe Hill. I understand he lived in Llano during the Mason County Wars, but don't know if he took part in them. He had a quarrel with a a man in Burnet County over some livestock in about 1874 and killed him. Does anyone have any records, or know where I can find the court records which might explain what the fight was about? Joseph was not arrested at the time. On September 8, 1876, during the Mason County Wars, a Sheriff's Deputy, S.B. Martin (on the orders of J.J. Strickland), went to Joseph's homestead to arrest him. We are not certain for what, since the above fight was two years prior. After trying to kill Joe on foot, both the mounted deputy and another man were hit. Martin died later of his wounds which caused Joseph to leave Texas and move to Mexico. My understanding is that J.J. Strickland was not always law abiding himself and Joseph knew he wouldn't get a fair trial. I would like to verify this information. I would also like to know if a WANTED poster was issued for him, and if so, where I might find it. Please let me know where I might find documents on Joseph Graves Olney, Jr. I am also seeking any living Olneys in the Llano area. If there are any still there, would you please send an address where I might write? Thank you so much in advance. Sincerely, Nina Olney Nina L. Olney In Flagstaff, Arizona Looking for the Olneys/D'Oyley/Onley etc To Understand the Present, you need to know the Past