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[David Mitchell and Descendants]
Copy of "David Mitchell and Descendants" originally written by Thomas Mitchell, Jr. The manuscript starts with David Mitchell, possibly a Revolutionary soldier, and details what is known about his life and those of his descendants. The record ends with the marriage of his widow, Sarah Patterson Mitchell Frear, to Abraham Frear. It states that she was the mother and grandmother of many Frears and Mitchells in the family. After the record, there is a note about the original manuscript's author; it was then copied by Ora Osterhout.
Date:
August 10, 1936
Creator:
Osterhout, Ora
Object Type:
Paper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Elector Registration in Belton, Texas for John Patterson Osterhout]
Elector registration in Belton, Texas for John Patterson Osterhout that certifies that John meets all the qualifications for being an elector. The registrar of voters, R. D. Kinney, signed to prove that the aforementioned information was correct on October 17, 1872.
Date:
October 17, 1872
Creator:
Kinney, R. D.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from Mrs. D. P. [W]arry to John Patterson Osterhout, February, 1899]
Envelope from Mrs. D. P. [W]arry in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania addressed to the Honorable John Patterson Osterhout in Belton, Texas.
Date:
February 1899
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope to Junia Osterhout, October 20, 1879]
Envelope addressed to "Mrs. Junia Osterhout" in Falls, Pennsylvania. The stamp on the front is addressed Factoryville, PA on October 20, 1879.
Date:
October 20, 1879
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope to Junia Roberts Osterhout, October 30, 1879]
Envelope addressed to "Mrs. J. P. Osterhout," Junia Roberts Osterhout, in Factoryville, Pennsylvania. The envelope is postmarked for October 30, 1879 from Belton, Texas.
Date:
October 30, 1879
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope to Lieutenant Jeff Thompson, August 18]
Envelope to Lieutenant Jeff Thompson at Johnson's Island near Sandusky, Ohio. The envelope is stamped for August 18 and while no year can be seen, Jeff Thompson was held there when his company was captured during the Civil War.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Extracts from Osterhout Family Letters]
The first extract is from Burgess Osterhout to May Patterson Frear Osterhout, referred to as Mrs. Paul Osterhout, discussing what he had found at the Osterhout library. He found their family coat of arms and promised to mail her a photo of it. The second letter fragment is from George E. Osterhout to May Patterson Frear Osterhout regarding a marker for Jeremiah Osterhout's wife, Juna Reno.
Date:
January 24, 1931
Creator:
Osterhout, Burgess & Osterhout, George E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Family Food Tales and Recipes
Compilation of personal anecdotes and reminiscences about topics related in some way to food, collected from people living in or around Grayson, Texas. It includes biographical information for each person and some of the stories include recipes. A cumulative index (volumes 1-6, 9, and 12) starts on page 103.
Date:
2012
Creator:
Lincecum, Jerry Bryan, 1942- & Redshaw, Peggy A.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Financial Claim Against the Late Republic of Texas]
Financial claim against the late Republic of Texas filed by John Patterson Osterhout with the help of Rufus Campbell as acting attorney. The claim was made on October 23, 1854 and the money owed was from during the Vasquez campaign.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Campbell, Rufus
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
First-Born, Middle Child, Caboose: Stories about birth order and family relationships
Compilation of personal anecdotes and reminiscences about topics related to family relationships, collected from people living in or around Grayson, Texas. It includes biographical information for each person. A cumulative index (volumes 1-6) starts on page 135.
Date:
2007
Creator:
Lincecum, Jerry Bryan, 1942- & Redshaw, Peggy A.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Genealogy for the Osterhout Family]
Genealogy of the Osterhout family focusing on the marriages of Gideon and Abigail Osterhout, Pelatiah and Hannah Osterhout, William and Catherine Osterhout, Christian and Sarah Osterhout, and Homer and Elva Christian. The children of these couples are listed below and the birth dates are listed by individuals where they are known.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Genealogy for the Osterhout Family]
Genealogy for the Osterhout family with handwritten notes concerning various members of the family. The notes focused on Peter and Jeremiah Osterhout and include basic information about them and some of their relatives. On the back is a family tree drawn out with birth dates, death dates, and marriages when known.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[General Pass for John Patterson Osterhout]
General pass for John Patterson Osterhout from the Provost Marshal General's Office. The pass allowed John to travel in Texas under oath that he would not leak any information about the Confederate States of America.
Date:
January 16, 1865
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Grayson County Reminiscences: The First 150 Years, 1846-1996
Collection of stories by forty-two local writers describing family histories and anecdotes in the Grayson County, Texas area. Each story is preceded by a brief biographical sketch of the author.
Date:
1996
Creator:
Lincecum, Jerry Bryan
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Grayson County Reminiscences: The First 150 Years, 1846-1996
Collection of stories by forty-two local writers describing family histories and anecdotes in the Grayson County, Texas area. Each story is preceded by a brief biographical sketch of the author.
Date:
2017
Creator:
Lincecum, Jerry Bryan
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
History and Business Guide of Sherman and Grayson County, Texas
This text gives an overview of the histories of Grayson County, Texas and of the county seat, Sherman touching on government, business, religion, organizations, and other aspects of life. The book also contains advertisements from local businesses.
Date:
1940
Creator:
Anderson, Ed. H.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
History and Business Guide of Sherman, Denison, and Grayson County, Texas
This text gives an overview of the histories of Grayson County, Texas and the cities Sherman and Denison, touching on government, business, religion, organizations, and other aspects of life. The book also contains advertisements from local businesses.
Date:
1948
Creator:
Anderson, Ed. H.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
How to Write Your Life Story
Guide to writing autobiographical stories or family memoirs providing a series of themed prompts and exercises, with a brief example of each type of anecdote.
Date:
2014
Creator:
Lincecum, Jerry Bryan, 1942- & Redshaw, Peggy A.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Indian Affairs: Speech of Hon. Edward Degener, of Texas, delivered in the House of Representatives, January 21, 1871.
Text of a speech by a Texas Representative to the U.S. House of Representatives regarding acts committed by Indians against people living in certain counties of Texas, including the number of persons killed, injured, or kidnapped, and property stolen. The speech references a bill drafted to address the issue, titled "A bill for the better protection of the frontiers of Texas" and includes some dialogue with other Representatives.
Date:
1871
Creator:
Degener, Edward, 1809-1890
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Indian Affairs: Speech of Hon. Edward Degener, of Texas, delivered in the House of Representatives, January 21, 1871.
Text of a speech by a Texas Representative to the U.S. House of Representatives regarding acts committed by Indians against people living in certain counties of Texas, including the number of persons killed, injured, or kidnapped, and property stolen. The speech references a bill drafted to address the issue, titled "A bill for the better protection of the frontiers of Texas" and includes some dialogue with other Representatives.
Date:
1871
Creator:
Degener, Edward, 1809-1890
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. B. Dickson to John Patterson Osterhout, February 13, 1895]
Letter from A. B. Dickson to John Patterson Osterhout regarding a recent trip to Texas. Dickson planned to buy land in Texas and wanted to speak with John and visit him next time he visited the state. Included is an envelope addressed to "Hon. John P. Osterhout."
Date:
February 13, 1895
Creator:
Dickson, A. B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. Rilley to Junia Roberts Osterhout, May 7, 1896]
Letter from A. Rilley to her friend, Junia Roberts Osterhout, discussing local news and pensions. Rilley wanted Junia's husband to investigate whether she qualified for a pension since he was running for a position in Congress and might know more. She wrote of others who had received pensions in Texas, including veterans and family members, and about two women she had renting her home.
Date:
May 7, 1896
Creator:
Rilley, A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from African American People of Bell County to William McKinley, June, 1897]
Letter from African American people of Bell County to President William McKinley regarding John Patterson Osterhout's application to be postmaster of Belton, Texas. The letter includes a list of African Americans who live in Bell County that vouch for John's trustworthiness.
Date:
June 1897
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alice Pilley to Junia Roberts Osterhout, August 18, 1876]
Letter from Alice Pilley to Junia Roberts Osterhout. Alice detailed the last moments of her son's life after he came down with a fever. She wrote about what he went through and mentioned she tried to give him Melane pills to help. Alice thanked Junia for her kind words and wanted them to visit soon. Included is an envelope addressed to "Mrs. J. P. Osterhout."
Date:
August 18, 1876
Creator:
Pilley, Alice
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History