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The Trinity River has been known by many names in recorded history, but the present name was given by General Alonso de Leon, in about 1690 while traveling into the territory of “Los Tejas Indios” with Fray Damian Massanet. De Leon noted in his diary on 19th May 1690 arriving at a large and pleasant valley to which we gave the name of La Valle de la Santissima Trinidad which translates the Valley of the Most Holy Trinity. As was the custom of Spanish explorers, rivers ands prominent landmarks were named for religious feasts or Holy Days....
Read moreWe never know what cards life will deal us; sometimes you have the winning hand, and other times you must make the best of what you have been dealt.
Read more(1) Cleveland native Keith Carter and his wife Ghita will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on August 18, 2021.
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Read moreAlso known as the Bryan-Williams Cemetery or the Kersting Cemetery, this family burial ground is the resting place for some of Liberty County’s most prominent citizens.
Read more(1)The Angelina County Genealogical Society is pleased to host the Logging Camp and Sawmill Reunion on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at the Fellowship Hall of Keltys United Methodist Church in Lufkin Texas.
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(2) Email 3 Photo of the covers of Just Another Soldier and Arvetta with Cutline
Read moreWilliam Hardin born in Franklin County, Georgia and along with his four brothers came to Liberty County, Texas from Tennessee in 1825. Hardin was elected commissioner of police 9th May 1831. As alcalde of Liberty, he opened his house in 1832 for the consultation that was held between Juan Davis Bradburn’s forces and those opposing him at Anahuac. Hardin was a delegate to the Convention of 1833 at San Felipe and an election judge at Nacogdoches in 1834. He also served as primary judge of the municipality of Liberty that same year and at times as pro tempore alcalde.
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