There was a Woman's college in the 1860s at Boston which moved to Clarksville Red River County. Rosalie/New Boston In a message dated 6/22/2007 1:32:08 P.M. Central Standard Time, jimgidd@suddenlink.net writes: Edith, The McKenzie College just out of Clarksville closed for good in 1871 after struggling during the Civil War. I don't know the year, but Texas A&M Commerce, was East Texas State Teachers College in the 50s and many from Clarksville when to school there. Many went to PJC first. Not sure when the school started. I also do know what education was required of a teacher in the early years. I know my grandfather was teaching in Red River County country schools from 1900 to about 1920. I have nerve heard anything about his own education except being referred to as a educated man, probably finished high school, or at least could read and had a talent for teaching. Just my thoughts. Jim Giddens Paris, Tx ----- Original Message ----- From: <BBIRDSWIFE@aol.com> To: <txredriv@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, June 22, 2007 12:16 PM Subject: Re: [TXREDRIV] Colleges in Red River County/1907 >I don't know. I know there was Paris Junior College but I think much >later > than 1907. If you knew the school district in Dallas that she taught at, > then you can contact them to get her teaching record. Also, I would > think maybe > her obit might give a clue to where she attended teaching college. > > Debra ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.