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The Dowes of Pinto Canyon

Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about Orin Curtis Dowe and Millie Wilson Dowe of Pinto Canyon, who met while O. C. Dowe was a Texas Ranger attempting to capture smugglers crossing the Mexico-Texas border.

Date: November 21, 1966

Creator: Shurley, Mike

Item Type: Text

Partner: Marfa Public Library

The Dutchovers

Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about Diedrick Dutchover, his wife, Refugia "Cara" Salcido, and their ten children. The author discusses the origin of the name "Dutchover," Diedrick Dutchover's job riding as guard to mail coaches, and the establishment of the Dutchover ranch.

Date: 1964

Creator: Arriola, Emma D.

Item Type: Text

Partner: Marfa Public Library

[Photograph of Marriage Certificate]

Photograph of a marriage certificate for Francis D. Wilson and Hannah A. Jones from January 1, 1860.

Date: January 1, 1860

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Marfa Public Library

The Life of Juan Dominguez

Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about Juan Dominguez - joining the Border Patrol, marriages, duties as a Border Patrol officer, and retirement.

Date: 1970

Creator: Dominguez, Lora Mae

Item Type: Text

Partner: Marfa Public Library

[Letter from Mary L. Woods to Joseph A. Carroll, December 25, 1858]

Letter from Mary L. Woods to Joseph A. Carroll informing him of the Christmas festivities, and the health of the family. She adds congratulations on his wedding day.

Date: December 25, 1858

Creator: Woods, Mary L.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Private Collection of Jim McDermott

[Transcript of letter from David Finley to Joseph A. Carroll, February 21, 1859]

Transcript of letter from David Finley to Joseph A. Carroll commenting on Carroll's recent marriage, and his own plans when he gets married. He discusses his education, and the family.

Date: unknown

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Private Collection of Jim McDermott

[Letter from William Carroll to Joseph A. Carroll, January 27, 1856]

Letter from William Carroll to his brother Joseph A. Carroll informing him of the news from Louisiana, Missouri. He discusses the price of produce and animals, and mentions several weddings that have occurred. He also mentions that he would like to spend a winter in Texas.

Date: January 27, 1856

Creator: Carroll, William

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Private Collection of Jim McDermott

[Letter from David Finley to Joseph A. Carroll, February 21, 1859]

Letter from David Finley to Joseph A. Carroll commenting on Carroll's recent marriage, and his own plans when he gets married. He discusses his education, and the family.

Date: February 21, 1859

Creator: Finley, David

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Private Collection of Jim McDermott

[Transcript of letter from William Carroll to Joseph A. Carroll, January 27, 1856]

Transcript of a letter from William Carroll to his brother Joseph A. Carroll informing him of the news from Louisiana, Missouri. He discusses the price of produce and animals, and mentions several weddings that have occurred. He also mentions that he would like to spend a winter in Texas.

Date: unknown

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Private Collection of Jim McDermott

[Transcript of letter from Mary L. Woods to Joseph A. Carroll, December 25, 1858]

Transcript of letter from Mary L. Woods to Joseph A. Carroll informing him of the Christmas festivities, and the health of the family. She adds congratulations on his wedding day.

Date: unknown

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Private Collection of Jim McDermott

East Texas Family Records, Volume 25, Number 2, Summer 2001

Quarterly publication containing genealogical information about families in East Texas including fifth generation charts, family histories, and lists of records (births, deaths, etc.). Name index begins on page 37.

Date: Summer 2001

Creator: East Texas Genealogical Society

Item Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter

Partner: East Texas Genealogical Society