The site tells the story of the plantations year history. Austin commissioned randal jones and a company of twentythree other settlers to organize a retaliation. A narrative history of brazoria county by james a creighton. Original patentees in the vicinity of old ocean lake later old ocean swamp, three miles to the. The battle of jones creek was fought between colonists of the lower brazos river and karankawa indians on june 22, 1824. Find great deals for a narrative history of brazoria county by james a. Located in brazoria county s historic 1897 courthouse, the museum collects, preserves and exhibits artifacts that relate to the history of and which reflect the county. Copyright information image courtesy of the brazoria county.
Lake jackson library is a branch of the brazoria county library system. Del bello, lillian louise brazoria county historical museum. Andrew phelps mccormick, scotchirish in ireland and america 1897. Narrative history of brazoria county index print, photographic 2002. A narrative history of brazoria county texas hardcover january 1, 1986 by james a. This is the only history of brazoria county and an excellent and informative read. Books and other publications have written about the countys other industries and enterprises such as chemicals, sulfur, oil, rice, cattle, and shrimping. Click to go to property fraud alert for brazoria county. Hardcover with brown boards published by the brazoria county historical commission. A narrative history of brazoria county texas hardcover january 1, 1999 by james a creighton author 4. On june 19, 1865 word of the emancipation proclamation finally reached enslaved african americans in texas, two years after it was signed in 1863 and slaves in other states had been.
Creighton is the author of a narrative history of brazoria county 4. Abner strobel, oyster creek and brazos plantation richmond, texas. Many people in brazoria county, texas, are unaware that a lumbering industry exists or has ever existed in the county. The 1826 census of austins colony classified phelps as a physician with a household including his wife, two sons, and two daughters, one servant, and fifteen slaves. According to jones, the problem began at a store belonging to james brit bailey, when. A narrative history of brazoria county texas creighton, james a on. The following index was transcribed, by jim mims, from the book a narrative history of brazoria county by james a. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. See more ideas about brazoria county, history, freeport texas. The narrative history of manvels early settlers and pioneers as told by their descendents. A narrative history of brazoria county, texas by creighton, james a. History of manvel, texas, a manvel history book committee. It begins in 2500 bce and addresses the industry through 2015. For covid19 vaccine information please contact the health department at 9798642167 or click here for their website due to covid19 and social distancing please utilize all of our online services.
Narrative history of brazoria county, texas by james a creighton people. Signed by the author signature only no inscription. The site was located on or near the land grant patented by joseph h. A narrative history of brazoria county by creighton, james a. Sep 15, 20 brazoria county courthouse 1960s my birth certificate is there. Orozimbo plantation brazosport archaeological society.
Brazoria county library, caring for the countys books and its own stories as. She was instrumental in the formation of the brazoria county historical museum, but it was her ghost stories which were her unique contribution to her beloved community. Creighton, 1975, brazoria county historical commission edition, in english bicentennial ed. No dustjacket, bound in brown leatherette with gold gilt embossed title, outline of texas on cover.
Guest book, 19431950 used in proebstle home in brazoria, texas brick 1988. A history of logging and wood milling in brazoria county. It started at the mouth of the brazos river, in late december of 1821, the first of stephen f. The community was settled in the 1820s by angloamerican families, including several of the old three hundred, who established large cotton plantations in the area. A narrative history of brazoria county creighton, james a on. Brazoria county courthouse 1960s my birth certificate is. The fourth annual indie author project regional contests are here if youre an author in one of the 16 participating regions, you have until may 31st to subm. Javascript must be enabled for a proper shopping experience. Summary, the narrative history of manvels early settlers and pioneers as. A narrative history of brazoria county 1975 edition open. A lover of history, she helped write and edit a narrative history of brazoria county. A narrative history of brazoria county 1975 edition open library.
If you own this book, you can mail it to our address below. A narrative history of brazoria county texas creighton. Polley and samuel chance on july 27, 1824, and became known as chances prairie, a name that has survived to the present. Previous owners gift inscription on the front free page. Mouse, as true friends who helped shape their growingup years. Buy a narrative history of brazoria county texas by isbn. Share a narrative history of brazoria county by james a. Narrative history of brazoria county, texas creighton. A narrative history of brazoria county creighton, james a. Kaylee carruthers brazoria county is an interesting and fun county to live in, in texas.
Levi jordan plantation is a significant part of texas history and the. Feb 10, 20 a narrative history of brazoria county, texas. Brazoria county, texas 1860 slaveholders and 1870 african. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Text and pictures are clear of markings and notations. Levi jordan state historic site brazoria, texas texas historical. In this paper, i will discuss the history, the economy, the politics, things to do, historical sites, the climate and weather, and the impact this county has had on our state. Inspire a love of reading with amazon book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with amazon book box, a subscription that delivers new books. This transcription includes 72 slaveholders who held 20 or more slaves in brazoria county, accounting for 3,950 slaves, or about 77% of the county total. Jamie murray says the first sighting of baileys ghost, as d. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Brazoria county historical commission, 1975 brazoria county tex. Narrative history of brazoria county, texas by james a. Brazoria county historical museum brazoria county, tx.
Looking back, beverly would often say, ive had a lucky life, and generations of readers count themselves lucky, toolucky to have the very real characters she created, including henry huggins, ramona and beezus quimby, and ralph s. A narrative history of brazoria county texas creighton, james a on amazon. Creighton 1975, published by brazoria county historical commission, library of congress catalog number 7535489, isbn 0872441075. Bicentennial edition, apparent first printing no subsequent printings indicated. Pearland, texas page 38 history of pearland, texas. Buy a narrative history of brazoria county by james a. The legend of baileys light lives on in brazoria county. The brazoria county museum, columbia historical museum and the lake jackson historical. Very good plus condition, with slight browning to edges of interior pages, minor shelfwear to cover edges near spine. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers.
Materials held in the brazoria county historical museum collecti. A copy of this book can be obtained at the brazoria county historical museum located in angleton. A narrative history of brazoria county texas 9780872441071 by creighton,james a and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. She was instrumental in the formation of the brazoria county historical museum, but it was her ghost stories which were her. Brazoria county courthouse county clerks office 111 e. Census slave schedules for brazoria county, texas nara microfilm series m653, roll 9 reportedly includes a total of 5,110 slaves. Austin was hearing the other side of the story from his close personal. Guide and history, pertains to the history, government, culture, social structure, agricultural, commercial and industrial economy, and points of interest and includes information about population growth and shift 18551944, housing conditions, and. A narrative history of brazoria county texas by creighton.
The rest of baileys story, including the story of his ghost, can be found in. Osceola plantation, brazoria county, texas life on the brazos river. Jones creek is on state highway 36 and the gulf prairie twelve miles southwest of angleton in southwestern brazoria county. Gift inscription inked on blank page proceeding title page. A narrative history of brazoria county, texas by james a.
A narrative history of brazoria county texas hardcover january 1, 1975 by james a. A history of logging and wood milling in brazoria county, texas, by author james smith, offers a comprehensive and historical look at wood harvesting and processing in brazoria county. Narrative history of brazoria county, texas author. Old ocean is on state highways 35 and 524 five miles northwest of sweeny in southwestern brazoria county. Jan 10, 2015 miz macs ahs football team and others at family style meals there almost daily. A lover of history, she helped write and edit a narrative history of brazoria county as well as a pictorial history and a cookbook of historic recipes. Book recommendations, author interviews, editors picks, and more. Sallie glasscock, peach point plantation, texas parade, april 1951.
The first 150 years, texian press, isbn 0963004204. With the end of plantation life after the civil war, growth of the community ceased, but by 1949 jones creek. The brazoria county historical museum exists to discover, preserve and make known the history of brazoria county. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Tsha brazoria, tx texas state historical association. Narrative history of brazoria county index rootsweb. Slight shelf wear, two corners lightly bumped, small water stain to top edge of text block not affecting text, otherwise very good.
History of brazoria county, texas containing family and area information. Its highest altitude, damon mound, is 146 feet above sea level. Located in brazoria county s historic 1897 courthouse, the museum collects, preserves and exhibits artifacts that relate to the history of and which reflect the county s cultural and demographic diversity. Brazoria county, on the prairie of the gulf coast at the mouth of the brazos river in southeast texas, is bordered by matagorda, fort bend, harris, and galveston counties. The history of brazoria county true ghost tales of. Narrative history of brazoria county, texas creighton, james a. History of manvel, texas, a manvel history book committee brazoria county historical museum. Read, borrow, and discover more than 3m books for free. A narrative history of brazoria county texas by james a. He was a heavy drinker and loved to fight, said brazoria county historical museum. Texas history family history freeport texas brazoria county we remember galveston good old houston dallas. With photographs and illustrations included, smith, who worked as a surveyor, shares details of. A second oyster creek, an incorporated industrial community, is located twelve miles southeast of angleton on state highway 523 and the missouri pacific line in southeast brazoria county.
Scope notes for individual texas history collections. Creighton, a narrative history of brazoria county angleton, texas. After several indian raids in which some immigrants were killed, stephen f. A narrative history of brazoria county texas creighton, james a. A narrative history of brazoria county by creighton, james. Click to read more about a narrative history of brazoria county by james a creighton. A narrative history of brazoria county 1975 edition. The community was established in an area first settled by sam hudgins and other cattlemen and later developed into cotton and sugar plantations. Narrative compiled by the texas writers project of the work projects administration, dallas. Creighton author of a narrative history of brazoria. Garver, benjamin rush milam, southwestern historical quarterly 38 october 1934, january 1935. Brazoria county takes its name from the brazos river, which flows through it. Story the first story should be the longest and most complicated iii. I never have received one cent of the rent eliza has received it all, i have paid for.
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