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[Birth Certificate for Benjamin F. Price]
Birth certificate for Benjamin F. Price, born in Palestine, Texas, February 1873 to Sam Price and Mary Foster. According to the certificate, both of his parents were slaves in Palestine at the time of his birth. The back of the page includes instructions for completing information and the text of legislation related to the form.
Date:
1958
Creator:
Texas. Bureau of Vital Statistics.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Birth Certificate for Vera Mae Cummings]
Birth certificate for Vera Mae Cummings, born in Palestine, Texas, May 15, 1922 to Gent Cummings and Nellie Bell Price. The back of the page includes instructions for completing information and the text of legislation related to the form. There is also a certificate stapled to the top of the back page certifying that the birth certificate is legitimate.
Date:
January 30, 1943
Creator:
Texas. Bureau of Vital Statistics.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Birth Certificate for Azilea D. Johnson]
Birth certificate for Azilea D. Johnson, born in Palestine, Texas, February 1878 to Ab Johnson and Emma Johnson. According to the certificate, both of her parents were slaves in Palestine at the time of her birth. The back of the page includes instructions for completing information and the text of legislation related to the form.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Texas. Bureau of Vital Statistics.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Deed of Sale for Land in Anderson County, Texas]
Official copy of a deed of sale for land in Anderson County, Texas, sold by Benjamin F. and Azilea Price to their widowed daughter, Nellie Cummings. There is a notice at the end certifying the copy.
Date:
September 1970
Creator:
Walton, Stanley
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Deed of Sale for Land in Anderson County, Texas]
Official copy of a deed of sale for six acres of land in Anderson County, Texas, sold by Benjamin F. and Azilea Price to their daughter, Nellie Cummings. There is a notice at the end certifying the copy and citing the location of the original.
Date:
September 1970
Creator:
Walton, Stanley
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Death Certificate for Nellie Cummings]
Photocopy of the death certificate for Nellie Cummings, daughter of Benjamin F. Price and Asalene Johnson, who died May 1, 1982 in Palestine, Texas from apparent heart failure. She was buried in Price Cemetery in Palestine, Texas on May 8, 1982.
Date:
May 5, 1982
Creator:
Texas. Bureau of Vital Statistics.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Lease for Use of Land by Oxy Petroleum, Inc.]
Land lease granting rights to Oxy Petroleum, Inc. for eight acres in Anderson County, Texas held by Nellie Cummings. The agreement allows for the exploration for and removal of oil, gas, and minerals found on the property.
Date:
August 28, 1980
Creator:
Cummings, Nellie
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Bill of Sale of a Slave Named Adam (or Tircis), December 15, 1859]
Bill of sale witnessed by notary Selim Wagner, containing details of the sale of a slave named Adam or Tircis. Adam was sold for $1,225 by auctioneer for the estate of the deceased Pierre Riviere of New Orleans as directed by his executor, Nicolas Tourne. The buyer was Lucretia Van Woert of Sabine Pass, Texas, though her husband, Theodore Gripon, accepted on her behalf.
Date:
December 15, 1859
Creator:
New Orleans (La.)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Bills of Sale of a Slave Named Nancy, June 18, 1838]
Bills of sale of a slave named Nancy. The initial bill was written by notary William Christy in New Orleans, Louisiana. Jacob Sevy is selling Nancy, approximately 15, to John Covington Thomas of Gainsville, Alabama, for $1,200. Handwritten bills are added explaining that John C. Thomas sells Nancy to James Chessher in August 1838 for $3,000, who in turn sells her to Stephen Jackson of Jefferson County, Texas, in 1840 for $1,000. A separate paper is included with a description of this document.
Date:
June 18, 1838
Creator:
New Orleans (La.)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Affidavit of Support from Manuel Urbina]
Affidavit submitted by Manuel Urbina, and witnessed by Alfonso Pena, in Webb County, Texas. The affidavit states that Urbina is able to support his wife, Irene Salce de Urbina, and their children, and he would like them to live with him in the United States, as they are currently residing in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico.
Date:
March 13, 1946
Creator:
Urbina, Manuel
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Follow-up court document suggesting means to curb juvenile delinquency]
Written recommendation to the Harris County grand jury regarding measures to curb juvenile delinquency. This is a follow up to the written recommendation dated July 7, 1944.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Ruiz, John J.; Fraser, D. A.; Herrera, John J. & Montalbo, Philip J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Power of attorney for Charles W. Norman]
Power of attorney for Charles W. Norman. He appoints Kathrine Mary Norman of Harris County, Texas on May 22, 1978.
Date:
May 22, 1978
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Divorce/custody paper for Mario Medellin and Guadalupe Fernandez]
Divorce paper for Mario Medellin and Guadalupe Fernandez. They lived together for five years as common law husband and wife. This is also a custody paper stating that Mario Medellin will take custody of their three-year old daughter, Veronica Medellin. It is undated.
Date:
197X
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Official Memorandum by John Connally, Governor of Texas, designating LULAC Week, February 1, 1965]
Copy of the official memorandum by John Connally, Governor of Texas, declaring the period of February 14-20, 1965 as LULAC Week.
Date:
February 1, 1965
Creator:
Connally, John Bowden, 1917-1993
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Agreement between Ray D. Hetrick and Richard and Patricia Darville, October 1, 1981]
Document detailing the terms of a loan agreement between Ray D. Hetrick and Richard and Patricia Darville. Hetrick will pay the Darville $1,600 over a period of 16 months, with no interest.
Date:
October 1, 1981
Creator:
Hetrick, Ray D.; Darville, Richard & Darville, Patricia
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Quarterly Occupation Tax Receipt Number 35
Quarterly occupation tax receipt given to P. B. Bundick of Matagorda County, Texas for his occupation of Ferryman. Mr. Bundick appears have paid a total of $2.62 on this particular quarter. The transaction was confirmed by the comptroller of public accounts, Jno. D. McCall, whose signature can be seen on the bottom right corner.
Date:
1889
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Quarterly Occupation Tax Receipt Number 273
Quarterly occupation tax receipt given to P. B. Bundick of Matagorda County, Texas for his occupation of Ferryman. Mr. Bundick appears have paid a total of $2.63 on this particular quarter. The transaction was confirmed by the comptroller of public accounts, Jno. D. McCall, whose signature can be seen on the bottom right corner.
Date:
1888
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Quarterly Occupation Tax Receipt Number 1040
Quarterly occupation tax receipt given to P. B. Bundick of Matagorda County, Texas for his occupation of Ferryman. Mr. Bundick appears have paid a total of $2.62 on this particular quarter. The transaction was confirmed by the comptroller of public accounts, whose signature can be seen on the bottom right corner.
Date:
1886
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Quarterly Occupation Tax Receipt Number 164
Quarterly occupation tax receipt given to P. B. Bundick of Matagorda County in Texas for his occupation of Ferryman. Mr. Bundick paid a total of $2.62 in state and county taxes for this particular quarter. The transaction was confirmed by the comptroller of public accounts, Jno. D. McCall, whose signature can be seen on the bottom right corner.
Date:
1887-10/1888-07
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Articles of Incorporation of the Danish Mutual Insurance Company]
Legal document inaugurating the Danish Mutual Insurance Company's corporate membership, filed through the Secretary of State's office in Austin, Texas, and signed under a notary. The document specifies a twenty year lifetime minimum and the seven men of the first board of directors who will be in charge of insuring both Wharton and Matagorda counties. They are as follows : Neils Christian Jensen, Marcus Nielsen, Helvig Jensen Berndt, H. P. Hermansen, Jasper J. Juhl, Marcus Christensen, and Niels M. Hansen.
Date:
1901-05/1901-06
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Revaluation Policy of Property
Insurance policy document written in Danish. It was sent by Carl Harton in order to apply for membership to cover household goods against fire or lightning damages. When folded, the document acts as a pamphlet on the back, where much of its bylaws and fine print policies appear to be stated.
Date:
August 23, 1930
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Release of Oil and Gas Lease
Release document of an oil and gas lease between the Roxana Petroleum Corporation and Carl Harton and his wife Christiane Harton. The document states that the petroleum company is relinquishing 70 acres of property in Wharton County, along with all rights, to the Hartons. Signatures were made on the bottom by the vice-president of the corporation and a notary. When closed, on the back, the top quarter of the document condenses the document into two lines of text that read, "Release of Oil and Gas Lease Roxana Petroleum Corporation To."
Date:
February 14, 1927
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Articles of Agreement for Warranty Deed]
Deed recording the transaction between Laurits J. Lykke and his wife Hanna with Carl Harton regarding the sell of 70 acres of land in Wharton County, which was sold to Carl for a total sum of $8,298.12. The document goes on to give specific payment schedules and other relevant information. The deed is held together with a second document, a smaller piece of paper that was signed by a notary of Wharton County authenticating the transaction.
Date:
1899
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Power of Attoney from Lykke Heirs to Peter Harton
Power of attorney document, also known as a letter of attorney, between the Lykke heirs and Peter Harton. The first page lists the individuals present during the document's creation. The second page describes the transaction between the Lykkes and Peter Harton, who is receiving a sizable amount of property, as well as the right to manage and control the property in any way he sees fit.
Date:
July 27, 1931
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History