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A pioneer who came to this area in the late 1880's. He raised cattle, sheep and horses on land in Sutton and Edwards counties. Out of this land he made available six sections which became the Sonora Experiment Station. He married Annie E. Dickinso…
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WTO Holman and wife, Annie Gray, moved to Sutton County in 1901 with their eight children. They purchased land in Sutton, Edwards and Val Verde counties which has been continuously owned by family members (1990). Grandchildren: Annette Holman …
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F. Mayer & Sons purchased the T-Half Circle Ranch in Sutton and Schleicher counties in 1896. Sol, who became sole owner, was a livestock trader, rancher, banker and philanthropist. The ranch has been continuously operated by his heirs, his son Edw…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28UK_fred-and-serena-adams-trainer_Sonora-TX.html
Married in 1900, both descended from Sutton County founding families, raised their twelve children, Edith, Cora, Fred, Joe, George, John, Jack, Frances, Mercedes (Dee), Clifford, Serena, Mildred (Millie) here. Fred died in 1923. His wife, affec…
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Settled in Sutton County in early 1880's Walter E. married Mary Bell Martin to whom were born Emma Leanna-C. B. Wardlaw Charles Hadley (Tio)-Bachelor Walter Rowland (Lee)-Dora Davis Willie B. - Della Rose Halbert Francis Harris (Tuff)-Winni…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28U8_george-s-allison-wife-margaret-thornhill_Sonora-TX.html
With five children: John, Will, Curt, Dona, and H.P. "Buster". Other children born in Sonora, Sutton Co. Carrie, Clara, Joe, Tot, Dollie, and Sam. John Sutton-Jack and Margaret Will- Curt-George Edward, George Curtis "Son", Patsy and Lyda Loi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28U7_b-m-halbert_Sonora-TX.html
Married Kidie Itasca Ellis of Edwards County January 19, 1895. Recognized adaptability of Angora goat to Edwards Plateau-imported stock from the Carolinas and stud billies from Turkey and South Africa. Was often called father of Angora goats in Te…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28SM_the-espy-family_Sonora-TX.html
Settled in: Pennsylvania in the 1720's-Texas in the 1830's-Schleicher County in 1900-and spanned 265 years and 9 generations by 1990. Hugh Stockton-Annie L. Harrell Espy''s family: Nettie Mae-Sarah E.-Thomas H.-Ruth-Howard D. Thomas and Howard we…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28SL_david-serena-estes-adams-james-cora-vincent-trainer_Sonora-TX.html
The Adamses came in 1880's. David, Confederate soldier, rancher, farmer, operated Sonora's first hotel. James served in Union Army named Fort Concho's first sutler. Cora moved to Fort Terrett in late 1880's after his death with their sons, George,…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28SK_e-f-bessie-wyatt-vanderstucken_Sonora-TX.html
Emil Felix Vanderstucken, born in 1866, came to Sonora in 1890 from Menard. He helped organize the First National Bank and served as President for many years. In addition to ranching, he also operated a mercantile business for 54 years. In 1900 he…
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