Bosque county history book

On this occasion two young meridian attorneys hugh j. Available also through the library of congress web site as a raster image. This volume about bosque county includes introductory material about the history and geography of the area, community histories, and family histories with genealogical information. Blueprint lc land ownership maps, 903 available also through the library of congress web site as a raster image. Bosque county history 1936 texas centennial marker on hwy 22. I visited the bosque county collection last friday and asked elizabeth torrence if there were any more copies availabe. Texas history collection and was provided by denton public library to the portal to texas history, a digital repository hosted by the unt libraries. There are many interesting tales and events from 1854 until the 1930s. History of bosque county, texas digital collections at texas state. Bosque county, texas genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. The territory now part of this county was traversed in 1841 by the texansanta fe expedition.

We are excited to announce this years event will include a writing contest. This first edition hardcover book on bosque county, texas by the bosque county history book committee is in acceptable condition. Would anyone who happens to have a copy of the publication, bosque countyland and people a history of bosque county be willing to send me a photocopy of the golden family pages. The book includes sketch of the early history of bosque county written by c. Pool, a history of bosque county san marcos, texas. Described by one newspaper as a handsome young man, the 20yearold convicted murdererrobber left behind respectable connections in tennessee, missouri and texas as well as a long forgotten legend of. Bosque county pronounced boskee, located in central texas, is surrounded by erath and somervell counties to the north, johnson and hill counties to the east, mclennan and coryell counties to the south, and hamilton county to the west.

Bosque county has been home to four courthouses, all located in meridian. The history of the civil war era in bosque county is sketchy because of skimpy record keeping. The state of texas legislature had granted 320 acres of bosque county land to peerson that same year, also the year that bosque county became a county of the state. Artists who have lived and worked in bosque county and whose work received national attention. Mike burns joined his beloved battalion of angels on april 11, 2020. Native american collection a large collection of native american artifacts collected in bosque county, dating back to 10,000 years ago and down through the archiac and historic period. Some states may also have paternity registries and affidavits of parentage for children born to single parents. Texas history collection and was provided to the portal to texas history by the denton public library. Curetonread a paper entitled sketch of the early history of bosque county. The books cover shows light shelf wear and has a small red mark on the front cover, an individuals small name and address stamp is at the top of the inside front and back covers, several pages have brief pencil notations, check marks or underlining, and the book smells slightly musty. In 1854, cleng peerson 17831865 brought the first seventeen norwegian emigrants to what would become the norse area of bosque county, texas.

Early history of bosque county index this book includes sketch of the early history of bosque county written by c. Find property records, vital records, inmate and court records, professional and business licenses, contractor licenses and much more. We would be happy to reimburse any expense involved. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Your connection to all 254 counties in texas is one click away to each at any county texas. A bloody history of bosque county, texas home facebook. Since 2015, bosque county has been represented in the texa. Bosque county historic ranch restoration home preservation bosque county historic ranch restoration restored 1855 questad farm, national register of historic places. Peerson had already been active for almost thirty years in bringing norwegians to various locations in the united states. Full text of sketch of the early history of bosque county. Jeff davis hanna legislative reference library legislators and.

Land and people a history of bosque county, texas, 1985, dallas, texas, pp. Cureton on july 4, 1904 in meridian, texas at the old settlers reunion and semi centennial celebration of the organization of bosque county. You are invited to come and browse at your leisure. These controls are experimental and have not yet been optimized for user experience. Welcome to bosque county, texas presented by online. Land and people a history of bosque county, texas page. The brazos river makes up the eastern border along with the lake whitney reservoir it feeds. Bosque county history book committee bosque county. The fourth and current courthouse was built in 1886, remodeled in 1935 to a modern building, and restored in 2007 to its original grandeur. Shipping is media rate, in a box, with usps tracking. As is the tradition of the ctyf, this county show will include the annual cash sale of livestock and cakes. The county seat, meridian, is located in the center of the county about 60 miles south of dallasfort worth and about 40 miles north of waco. Welcome to bosque county, texas presented by online directory. This specific isbn edition is currently not available.

If so, please send a return email and and a physical address will be furnished. Early history of bosque county,revised edition author name. This event is open to exhibitors attending bosque county schools, valley mills isd and bosque county 4h members. Pool papers, archives, library of the university of texas journal and account book. A bloody history of bosque county, texas is an exploration of the shocking crimes of a rural county. The bookstore also offers childrens books, ethnic cookbooks and titles relating to indians, archeology and geology. Would anyone who happens to have a copy of the publication, bosque county land and people a history of bosque county be willing to send me a photocopy of the golden family pages. Bosque county history book committee, bosque county, land and people dallas.

Bosque county birth records are documents relating to an individuals birth in bosque county, texas. Bosque county judge don pool said the county would be willing to work with anyone to refurbish the bridge for pedestrian use, including the city of clifton. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading a bloody history of bosque county, texas. Official facebook page for bosque county government.

Bosque county historical truss bridge to be replaced. In 1904 the people of bosque county gathered on the lawn of the old emerson hotel at meridian to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the or ganization of the county. Land and people a history of bosque county, texas, 1985, by the bosque county history book committee, includes introductory material about. The early history of bosque county is documented well. Centennial celebration of bosque county, texas meridian, texas. Looking forward to the year 2004 at which time bosque county will be celebrating its 150th anniversary, the bosque county historical commission has published early history of bosque county. My parents have a copy and i really wanted one for myself. Bosque county historic ranch restoration restored 1855 questad farm, national register of historic places. Read the book on line from the portal to texas history. These can include bosque county birth certificates, birth indexes, and birth databases. Bosque county, land and people 1985, by the bosque county history book committee bosquerama, 18541954. Agribusiness, governmentservices, small industries, tourism.

Land and people a history of bosque county, texas, 1985, by the bosque county history book committee, includes introductory material about the history and geography of the area, community histories, and family histories with genealogical information. Book printed material sketch of the early history of. Cureton at the old settlers reunion ois semi centennial celebration g the organization of bosque county, at meridian, texas, july 4. The bosque museum bookstore takes pride in offering to the public a wide array of books relating to bosque county, its history and its culture. Compiled by the bosque county history book committee published by curtis media corp 1985 near fine condition. Rootsweb maps and gazetteers 10 military records and histories. Maybe he thought stringing law enforcements officials along with a tale of buried treasure could save him from being strung up, but daniel h. A bloody history of bosque county, texas kindle edition by harrison, t download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Bosque county has been home to four courthouses, all. Stay tuned for more details on the contest and our 2020 conference guests. Between 1861 and 1865 many men from the county served in the military. Centennial celebration of bosque county, texas, 1954.

So i have had family in bosque county during all of the years detailed in this fascinating book. Sketch of the early history of bosque county, contributor names cureton, h. Bosque county, texas public records directory quickly find public record sources in the largest human edited public record directory. Bosque county history book committee, bosque county, land and people. Sketch of the early history of bosque county, library of. It is vital that our generation keeps stories and photographs alive for the next generation. We have a lot in the works for our november conference for writers and readers. Centennial celebration of bosque county, texas, 1954 a history of bosque county, 1954, william c. Books and publications bosque county historical commission. Like many other european immigrants in central texas, the norwegians of southern bosque county maintained union sentiments throughout the conflict, though they did not join in the fighting. This website is to provide information about bosque county, texas with a common world wide address with other texas counties. Birth records search bosque county, tx birth certificates. A bloody history of bosque county, texas kindle edition.

Bosque county history book committee, bosque county, texas, land and people. List of pensioners on the roll january 1, 1883 bosque county, texas source. Mike was born to margaret and dan burns on december 25, 1946 in houston, texas. Settlers from england and norway arrived in the 1850s. Land and people a history of bosque county, texas showing 14 of 824 pages in this book. The county is named for the bosque river, which runs through the center of the county north to south. Its county seat is meridian, while clifton is the largest city and the culturalfinancial center of the county. You are bidding on a vintage 1985 oversize hardcover book.

The book s cover shows light shelf wear and has a small red mark on the front cover, an individuals small name and address stamp is at the top of the inside front and back covers, several pages have brief pencil notations, check marks or underlining, and. Morgan, tx bosque county the handbook of texas online. Texas county history, texas history, texana, edition. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Bosque county, land and people 1985, by the bosque county history book committee. Bosque county history book committee bosque county historical commission. Bosque county is bordered by erath and somervell counties to the north, johnson.