A History of Grayson County, Texas (open access)

A History of Grayson County, Texas

This book covers the early history of Grayson County, including early pioneers, industry, and development.
Date: 1936
Creator: Lucas, Mattie Davis & Hall, Mita Holsapple
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Grayson County; an illustrated history of Grayson County, Texas. (open access)

Grayson County; an illustrated history of Grayson County, Texas.

An illustrated history of Grayson County, Texas with numerous photographs and a pioneer name index (p. 120).
Date: 1960
Creator: Landrum, Graham
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Inventory of county records, Grayson County courthouse, Sherman, Texas (open access)

Inventory of county records, Grayson County courthouse, Sherman, Texas

Inventory of the the records of Grayson County. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the County Clerk as Secretary for Commissioners Court, County Clerk as Recorder, County Clerk as Reporter for County Court, District Clerk, Tax Assessor-Collector, Justice of the Peace, Sheriff, County Judge, County Treasurer, and County Auditor. Also provides an index and a list of records accessioned by the Texas State Library.
Date: 1980~
Creator: Texas County Records Inventory Project
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt of Levi Perryman, May 13, 1879] (open access)

[Receipt of Levi Perryman, May 13, 1879]

Recieved from Levi Perryman $282, collected for the execution No. 530 - M Scheuder & Bros. vs D. R. Long. From the County Court in Grayson County Texas.
Date: May 13, 1879
Creator: M Schuder & Bros.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Receipt of Levi Perryman, May 17, 1879] (open access)

[Receipt of Levi Perryman, May 17, 1879]

Received of Levi Perryman through W. A. Morris $13.80 for costs for Grayson County in case No. 530. Then lists out the costs: Clerk costs, Sheriffs cost, County Judge cost. Signed by the County Clerk, with thanks in left bottom corner.
Date: May 17, 1879
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Receipts of Levi Perryman, November 16, 1880] (open access)

[Receipts of Levi Perryman, November 16, 1880]

Received of Levi Perryman the following court papers, execution issued from County Court of Grayson County in Case No. 881, with the cost of $250.38. Execution issued out of the County Court of Grayson County in Case No. 885, with the cost of $410.69. Execution issued out of the District Court of Lampasas County in Case No. 380, with the cost of $928.25. Execution issued out of the District Court of Cook County in case No. 1038, with the cost of $1029.65. Also a Bill of Cost issued out of the County Court of Grayson County in Case No. 53, with cost of $51.25.
Date: November 16, 1880
Creator: Campbell, G. W.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Kate Wallace to Linnet White, December 16, 1916] (open access)

[Letter from Kate Wallace to Linnet White, December 16, 1916]

Letter to Linnet White from Kate Wallace regarding her condolences for Linnet's loss of her mother and minor updates about Kate's friends and family.
Date: December 16, 1916
Creator: Wallace, Kate
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Walter Wallace to Charles B. Moore, October 31, 1901] (open access)

[Letter from Walter Wallace to Charles B. Moore, October 31, 1901]

This letter is from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Walter Wallace. The letter details the family lineage of Moore's grandmother, Elizabeth Wallace Lanius. It notes family members and the places of death. Wallace furthers that a remaining family member, Uncle James, is in bad health. In the letter's closing, he mentions that Moore's daughter and her husband will visit him and his family. He states that they will do what they can to make her visit a pleasnat one. He also urges Moore to visit and mentions that his home is always open to C.B. The letter is dated October 31, 1901. It was written Denison, TX.
Date: October 31, 1901
Creator: Wallace, Walter
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Linnet Moore to Mary Ann Moore and Birdie McGee, January 23, 1902] (open access)

[Letter from Linnet Moore to Mary Ann Moore and Birdie McGee, January 23, 1902]

This document is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Linnet Moore to her mother, Mary Ann Moore, and to her cousin Birdie McGee. In the letter, Linnet details the happenings in her life since her last letter to her mother and they include: receiving her mother's most recent letter and photographs; detailing the rainy weather in Denison; and noting that she and Mrs. P went to church on Sunday morning, then for a walk on Sunday afternoon in the country. She describes the city people and how all they want to do is put on their best and gallivant up and down Main street on Sunday. Linnet details her visit to cousin Walter, mentions a real estate prospect that may have her and Claude moving in the future, and remarks on how windy it is which has made her embroidery and table pieces dirty rom hanging to dry on the line. She notes that she and Claude are planning a visit to Mr. White's home and will be there visiting for two weeks, if all goes well. She remarks on how lovely it is for her mother to have gotten a new dress and …
Date: January 23, 1902
Creator: Moore, Linnet
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Wedding announcement for Linnett Moore and Claude D. White, October 15, 1901] (open access)

[Wedding announcement for Linnett Moore and Claude D. White, October 15, 1901]

A wedding announcement for the marriage of Linnet Moore, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Moore, to Mr. Claude D. White. The wedding was to be held Tuesday, October 15, 1901 at eight o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Moore near McKinney, Texas. After October 18, the newlywed couple would take up residence at 214 Gandy Street, Denison, Texas. There are two copies of the announcement included.
Date: October 15, 1901
Creator: Moore, Charles B. & Moore, Mary
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Wedding announcement for Buena Vista Blassingame and Samuel G. Bryan, November 20, 1907] (open access)

[Wedding announcement for Buena Vista Blassingame and Samuel G. Bryan, November 20, 1907]

A wedding announcement for the marriage of Buena Vista Blassingame, daughter of Mrs. John D. Blassingame, to Dr. Samuel G. Bryan. The wedding was to be held on Wednesday, November 20, 1907, at 5 o'clock in Elmont, Texas. The newlywed couple would later take up residence in Van Alstyne, Texas.
Date: November 20, 1907
Creator: Blassingame, Mrs. John D.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Laura Jernigan to Cousin Charles and Mary Moore, December 9, 1883] (open access)

[Letter from Laura Jernigan to Cousin Charles and Mary Moore, December 9, 1883]

Letter from Laura Jernigan to cousin Charles discussing family news, and asking for them to come visit her on Saturday. Discusses her four children, including Jimmie and Austin, who loves to dance when she plays. Includes original envelope.
Date: December 9, 1883
Creator: Jernigan, Laura
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Laura Jernigan to Mary Ann and Charles B. Moore, August 30, 1885] (open access)

[Letter from Laura Jernigan to Mary Ann and Charles B. Moore, August 30, 1885]

This letter is from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Laura Jernigan, who was cousin to Charles. In her letter, Jernigan states that she has not kept up correspondence with Charles and Mary due to her daily chores, but also because she was ill for a month with a cough that wouldn't go away. She notes that she is ill again with a cold, though she has no cough this time. She updates Charles on family who have visited her and details that her and the children will be traveling to Sherman next week to visit the Wallace's if all goes according to plan. This trip to Sherman will be her first in seven years. Jernigan points out the the Moore family must be having a wonderful time in Gallatin, Tennessee. She expresses her happiness for Mary who was able to visit her family, but who was also able to see her home state. She fears that she will never see Tennessee again. She informs Charles of the rainy weather they have had and notes that even though the rain was much needed, the mud was certainly not. She states that she has received a letter from …
Date: August 30, 1885
Creator: Jernigan, Laura
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Laura Jernigan to Henry Moore, March 27. 1887 (open access)

[Letter from Laura Jernigan to Henry Moore, March 27. 1887

Letter from Laura Jernigan discusses how well her garden is doing and talks about her children going to the new schoolhouse in Cannon. The family is boarding the teacher and they are getting along well. There is a new jail in town. The town has a new paper, the Educational Journal, and the debate and literary society recently debated the subject of how prohibition would benefit the state of Texas. Includes original envelope.
Date: March 27, 1887
Creator: Jernigan, Laura
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Laura Jernigan to Henry Moore, September 26. 1887] (open access)

[Letter from Laura Jernigan to Henry Moore, September 26. 1887]

Letter from Laura Jernigan to Henry Moore talks about family news, and work that is done around their farm. Mentions how well some of the cousins and how much "flesh" they have gained. Apparently she doesn't like Texas. She says that even though Texas is, "a nasty filthy hateful" place it agrees with some. Includes original envelope.
Date: September 26, 1887
Creator: Jernigan, Laura
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Laura Jernigan to H. Moore, March 5, 1888] (open access)

[Letter from Laura Jernigan to H. Moore, March 5, 1888]

She mentions that it is still raining and they can't do much work because of it. She is writing, but has nothing to say other than mentioning the weather. George Turner left and got as far as Cannon. George's wife was concerned he hadn't come home all day. The Colonel has sore eyes, but everyone else is doing fine. She has plenty of eggs and beef, but is running out of flour. One of her milk cows gave birth and the calf is doing well. She will be short on milk because of the calf. Phippen received the problems and is working on on them. She wants to play a trick on C.B. Moore about her twin calves. The Colonel was helping Phippen on the problems. Colonel asks a way to get the answers for the problems. Ben Shirley has been sick, thus neglecting his cattle. She tells him what has been happening to Old Man Smith. She talks about getting Jim new clothes. They might not have a school teacher for the spring. She has not heard about her relatives in Tennessee and can't wait to hear from him again.
Date: March 5, 1888
Creator: Jernigan, Laura
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Letter from K. Wallace to Charles B. Moore, August 29, 1897]

This is a postcard from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by K. Wallace. In this brief letter, Wallace informs Moore about the death of a family member. She details that all of her immediate family is doing well and that she hopes the same for Charles and his family. At the close of the letter, Wallace discusses an upcoming trip to Dallas and sends her love to all.
Date: August 29, 1897
Creator: Wallace, K.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Envelope for C. B. Moore, 1870] (open access)

[Envelope for C. B. Moore, 1870]

Envelope for C. B. Moore.
Date: 1870
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Envelope for C. B. Moore, 1870] (open access)

[Envelope for C. B. Moore, 1870]

Envelope for C. B. Moore.
Date: 1870
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Kate Wallace to C. B. Moore and family, September 26, 1898] (open access)

[Letter from Kate Wallace to C. B. Moore and family, September 26, 1898]

She mentions that her mother died and that now the bond connecting them is broken. She tells them that her mother had been suffering, but continued to put on a brave face. They buried her next to their father and she will go live with her sister in Dallas. She gives her new address and is happy that he and Linnet enjoyed their trip with her. Included is the Funeral Notice for her mother.
Date: September 26, 1898
Creator: Wallace, Kate
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Mary and Charles B. Moore to Linnet Moore, November 9, 1898] (open access)

[Letter from Mary and Charles B. Moore to Linnet Moore, November 9, 1898]

Letter from Charles and Mary Moore to their daughter Linnet while she is away at school. They talk about a day trip they went on with Mr. and Mrs. Priest and their children. They went in the buggy and had a picnic near Van Alstyne of chicken, biscuit, pickles, custard, light bread and butter, and sweet potato custard. Charles brought some horses to town to sell, but only sold Bob. They hope she is feeling better and has her machinery back in working order. The Democratic candidate for governor looks like a whiskey bloat.
Date: November 15, 1898
Creator: Moore, Charles B. & Moore, Mary
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from T. V. Munson to Charles B. Moore, December 5, 1898] (open access)

[Letter from T. V. Munson to Charles B. Moore, December 5, 1898]

Letter from T. V. Munson of T. V. Munson & Son's Denison Nurseries to Charles Moore stating that any time of clear weather from time of letter until March 15th is good for planting. He states the studies of polmology (apple cultivation) and theology are in the decline. Theology is destined to decay as men and women are allowed to do their own reading and thinking. Includes envelope which was used as scratch paper and has the names Lena Thompson and Gertie Woods on the back.
Date: December 5, 1898
Creator: Munson, T. V.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Ben Ledbetter to Linnet Moore, May 4, 1900] (open access)

[Letter from Ben Ledbetter to Linnet Moore, May 4, 1900]

Letter from Ben Ledbetter to Linnet Moore in which he says that he has received the ring. He is upset that she did not include a note with the ring. He asks that she write him one more letter to say if he may keep her last letter to him or return it.
Date: May 4, 1900
Creator: Ledbetter, Ben
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Claude White to his cousin Laura, October 29, 1900] (open access)

[Letter from Claude White to his cousin Laura, October 29, 1900]

Letter from Claude White to his cousin Laura. He doesn't want to say he was surprised to receive her letter so soon, but he was happy to get it. He mentions what a good friend she has been to him. He is thankful that she has helped reconcile the differences between him and Linnet, his sweetheart. He advises her to accept the proposal from her 'medicine man' only if he pleases her. He doesn't want her to be married to someone she thought she knew. He mentions how much he loves Linnet. He asks her to come with Linnet so he can see them. He tells her his plan for them to come and visit him. He sends regards to his cousin Bettie and asks her to give his love to Linnet every time she sees her.
Date: October 29, 1900
Creator: White, Claude
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library