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Map of Kerr County.

Description: Survey map of Kerr County, Texas, showing property lines, ownership, land grants, and plat numbers. The map also includes rivers, creeks, towns, and roads. No scale information given.
Date: July 12, 1864
Creator: Reichel, R.

[Articles of Agreement Between the Missouri, Kansas, and Texas Railway Company and The Wichita Falls Railway Company]

Description: Contract between Missouri, Kansas, and Texas Railway Company of Texas and The Wichita Falls Railway Company detailing an agreement between the companies regarding a railroad line between Wichita Falls and Henrietta, Texas. The contract is unsigned and the last page has "Railroad" written on the back.
Date: June 12, 1894

Wichita Falls Agreement, of June 12 1894, Between The Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway Co. Of Texas, and The Wichita Falls Railway Company

Description: Contract between Missouri, Kansas, and Texas Railway Company of Texas and The Wichita Falls Railway Company detailing an agreement between the companies regarding a railroad line between Wichita Falls and Henrietta, Texas. Also included is the Railroad Commission of Texas's approval of the contract. "Henry Sayles" is handwritten on the title page in pencil.
Date: June 12, 1894
Creator: Purdy, Thomas C.; Kemp, J. A.; Reagan, John H. & Foster, L. L.

[Check Written to W. J. Hughes & Co.]

Description: Galveston National Bank check made out to W. J. Hughes & Co. for $33.90 and signed by W. K. McAlpine. The background of the check has a yellow seal in the center for the U.S. Internal Revenue and the text "Documentary Stamp" around the number 2 on either side of the seal. The back of the check is stamped and endorsed by W. J. Hughes & Co.
Date: April 12, 1900
Creator: McAlpine, W. K.

[Estate Transfer from Benjamin H. Bassett to Mrs. M. E. Sayles]

Description: Document in which Benjamin H. Basset is transferring the estate rights of his deceased father, B. H. Bassett unto Mrs. M. E. Sayles, based on a a previously made land deed between the deceased Bassett and the deceased John Sayles. A handwritten notarization and certification of filing are both attached to the document.
Date: June 12, 1901
Creator: Bassett, Benjamin H.

[Affidavit in Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church connection of the United States of America at Abilene, Texas]

Description: Affidavit sworn by John Sayles that is an attorney for Ballinger & Abilene Railroad in the condemnation proceeding, Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church connection of the United States of America at Abilene, Texas. It also states that neither he nor the railway company can procure original documents related to Lot 4 in Block 96, which is the subject of the condemnation proceedings. This document is unsigned.
Date: December 12, 1908

[Affidavit in Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States of American at Abilene, Texas]

Description: Affidavit in which John Sayles swears that he is an attorney for Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company in the condemnation proceedings, Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States of American at Abilene, Texas, and that neither he nor the railway company have the original copies of certain documents relevant to the proceedings. The back of the affidavit has the details of the cause listed and is signed by the special commissioners, C.… more
Date: December 12, 1908
Creator: Sayles, John

[Notice of Filing, Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States of American at Abilene, Texas]

Description: Document providing notice to the trustees of the African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States of American at Abilene, Texas that the Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company has filed documents in the condemnation proceeding for Lot 4 of Block 96 in Abilene, Texas. The bottom half of the notice is the Sheriff's Return, listing the time and date the trustees were served. There are handwritten notes listing the costs of the notice and it is signed by the special commissioners, C.… more
Date: December 12, 1908
Creator: Sayles & Sayles

[Affidavit of J. W. Childers]

Description: Affidavit sworn by J. W. Childers attesting that he transacted the sale of Lot 4 of Block 96 in Abilene, Texas from R. A. Childers to the trustees of the African Methodist Episcopal Church in Abilene, Texas. It lists the details which would be in the deed which is missing.
Date: January 12, 1909
Creator: Childers, J. W.
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