Genealogy book created for Bessie and Harry Brown. Included is an alphabetical index of names with corresponding page numbers to stories and information related to the different family groups.

Handwritten history of the Allen family, starting with their departure with William Penn from Deal, England in September 1682, to the marriage of Ben and Bell Allen in Coryell County, Texas, to the birth of their son, John Wylie Allen in Bell County, Texas in 1857.

Letter written to Aunt Eva from Odetta, speaking of the local weather, a recent birthday dinner for the author's mother, and an update on her mother's health.

History of McLennan, Falls, Bell and Coryell Counties in Texas, including geology, settlement, organization, courts, military, cities, schools, churches, and other categories for each county. Also included are biographical mentions of some of the pioneers and present prominent citizens, as well as full-page portraits of some of these people.

Obituary for Martha M. Allen, formerly Martha Scott. Included in the obituary is a brief overview of her life, surviving family members, and funeral arrangements.

Obituary for Miss Maggie Bigham, including a brief mention of surviving family members and the funeral service in Belton, Texas.

Obituary for Mrs. Allie Allen Brown, including a brief overview of her life and surviving family members, as well as the funeral in Brownsville.

Obituary for Mrs. J. W. Westbrook of San Angelo, Texas.

Postcard written to Mrs. Henry Sleur in Belton, Texas. The letter says "Dear Bessie- Will you give me your mother's numbers as a D.A.R. Was she listed as one, in Austin? I was told to write to Washington for the D.A.R. lineage as I want to trace it beyond 1776. Thank you. Odetta."