This book is a must for wise county researchers, or if you have ties with wise county whatsoever. Wise is a town in wise county, virginia, united states. Hudson hunt, a pioneer of texas, who was commissioned and served as lieutenantcolonel in the war with. The wise county heritage museum is located at 1602 south trinity street in decatur texas.
Statewide collections are found on the virginia cemetery records. Wise 18061876, who was in office at the time of wise countys organization. Volunteers are there to help with indepth research about your family descendants or the regions history. Wise county cemetery record 2 family history library wise county historical inventory. Fhl collection adams collected material for a history of the first settlers of wise county, virginia. It was in a plastic bag and missing its cover and first and last pages. From red men to railroadstwenty years of intrepid history by wise county old settlers association, first published in 1907, is a rare manuscript, the original residing in one of the great libraries of the world. From red men to railroadstwenty years of intrepid history by wise county old settlers association, first published in 1907, is a rare manuscript, the original.
Record of title bonds, 18891934 family history library. Wise county, virginia compiled genealogies genealogy. He explains how she was chased down and shot by indians while tending to her fathers herd of horses. It was originally incorporated as the town of gladeville in 1874.
The museum is the headquarters for the wise county historical commission and the wise county historical society, inc. Wise county board of supervisors will hold their next regular meeting at 6. Heritage of wise county and the city of norton 18561993 volume 1 sold out. Wise county, texas some family pictures and history. Beginning with early exploration by captain christopher gist and dr. Many other settlers, eager to take advantage of the state preemption grants of 160 acres of land, followed woody into the area.
This book was owned by marion woodrow shorty and lorene cunnius green. This book is a reproduction of that original, which has been scanned and cleaned by stateoftheart publishing tools for better readability. Wise, the last virginia governor before the american civil war and the first governor to hail from the eastern shore. Paddock came from wisconsin one article said, was one of the youngest captains to serve in the confederate army, was the same prominence as amon carter. Criminalcourt database todays docket cases filed yesterday. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Click here to go to 236 family histories in the pages of the book alvord centennial the first 100 years 18821982.
Childrens intensive outpatient treatment wise compass. Another grandson, the lawyer and soldier jennings cropper wise 18811968, son of john sergeant wise, wrote the early history of the eastern shore of virginia and dedicated it to his grandfather. Pioneer history of wise county by cliff donahue cates, 1907, decatur, texas edition, in. Shortridge, was born at cactus hill, wise county, texas. Wise, who was the governor of virginia at the time. Wise county historical society history, geneaology. Wise county virginia hardcover january 1, 1988 by charles a. Buck henson when a new county was established in southwest virginia in 1856, it was named for henry a. Today the museum is alive with the activity of preserving wise countys past. Horses are used more for pleasure than utility, and the ladies nearly all wear pants no selfrespecting lady would have thought of such a thing in 1907. Welcome to our wise county family history research page. Stay in touch with us by following us on twitter, becoming our friend on facebook, or subscribing to one of our rss feeds. Together they educate citizens about the past through.
History of montague county the portal to texas history. We are a nonprofit organization committed to creating, fostering, and helping maintain interest in genealogical research and to perpetuate the memory of our ancestors. Old family pictures and histories from wise county tx. When the coronado expedition came through the area of present decatur in 1540, there were several indian villages between the trinity and red rivers.
County created in 1856 from cooke county, organized the same year. Wise cemetery, wise, virginia family history library wise county poor farm cemetery find a grave. Wise county, virginia genealogy trails history group. Pioneer history of wise county by cliff donahue cates, 1907, decatur, texas edition, in english. Representative and governor of virginia, and us minister to brazil. Books and records for sale will be provided by mecc bookstore and will be available fall 2015. For information about any of the items, call 9406275586. History of the bolling family, of wise county, virginia, formerly until 1856 a part of russell county, virginia. History decatur, tx official website city of decatur, tx.
The first white explorers to have reached presentday wise county are said to have been thomas walker and christopher gist, both in. Henry alexander wise december 3, 1806 september 12, 1876 was an american lawyer and politician from virginia. Pioneer history of wise county, texas beyond a half century of time has intervened since the drama of settlement was enacted on the pioneer stage of wise county. Wises grandson barton haxall wise wrote a biography of the former governor entitled the life of henry a. This history is enriched with personal recollections and reminiscences. The story of wise county virginia luther foster addington. Cates, cliff donahue wise county old settlers association. Heritage book committee and wise county historical society. Mar 27, 2017 wise county historical society history, geneaology, photos and books about wise county, virginia stay safe and healthy. Cates, cliff donahue wise county old settlers association date. Wise, who had supported annexation of texas by the united states.
A narrative history of wise county, virginia search. Home newspaper articles history book alvord book anderson barfield billingtonsimpson bogy. Epochmarking event in savage depredation history last raid in wise county assassination of huff family 210 20. Wise county historical society was established in august of 1992 as a result of a small group of 14 individuals meeting 1991 in the cafeteria of the wise appalachian regional hospital in wise to discuss the possibility of publishing a book on our county and city heritage. Books published by wise county historical society wise county. Soil survey of wise county, texas the portal to texas history. Ill indicates a copy is available for loan local records categories and contents. Wise county in 1975, is a far cry from the pioneer atmosphere prevailing when mr. A narrative history of wise county, virginia database online. Pioneer history of wise county from red men to railroads twenty years of intrepid history by cliff d.
During the american civil war, he was a general in the confederate states army. Pioneer history of wise county 1907 edition open library. Bat millhollon first burial at decaturs oaklawn cemetery a paper by alton cook click on title above to read paper and to see pictures and suporting documents. The history of white settlement in wise county began with sam. Wise county in response to the needs and desire of the citizens of wise county, who wanted a more permanent higher education institution, weatherford college wise county, located between bridgeport and decatur, about 45 miles from weatherford, was built in partnership with wise county and opened in 2012. This page primarily lists records kept at the countycity level. Childrens intensive outpatient services supports children and their families in their community in a least restrictive environment using the wraparound with. The wise county historical commission has the responsibility to initiate and. Subscribe to notify me to receive updates and information about community news and happenings. More history, more photos, more folklore, full of surprises.
Buck henson when a new county was established in southwest virginia in 1856, it was named for henry. The chapters between are filled with great varietyfrom indians and early settlers to teachers, schools, railroads, courthouses. Click here to go to 236 family histories in the pages of the book. He was the father of richard alsop wise and john sergeant wise, who both served as u. Result of huff massacre end of trouble summing up 217 section four.
Text describes the area, climate, agricultural history and statistics, soilsurvey methods and definitions, soils and crops, land uses and agricultural methods, irrigation, and morphology and genesis of soils of wise county, texas. The heritage of wise county and the city of norton. The county of wise will conduct a public hearing on thursday, may 7th, 2020, at 10. The closest copies to wise county are found at the gainesville and bowie public libraries and at unt. Wise county historical commission wise county heritage museum. The county is named after virginia governor henry a. Welcome to the official website for the wise county genealogical society. Today the museum is alive with the activity of preserving wise county s past. This is a page for persons who are connected through ancestors who originally settled in wise county texas. Wise county historical society history, geneaology, photos. To purchase any of the items below, send a check or money order to the wise county historical society, inc.
The history of white settlement in wise county began with sam woody, who moved to deep creek then in cooke county in 1854. Patti gillespie found it in the worldcat library database. Thomas walker, the author concludes with a chapter titled newspapers and radio stations. In 1856 the texas legislature established wise county and directed that a county. It was loaned for scanning by george and joy green palmer. Wise county was formed from lee, russell and scott counties in 1856. Submitted by peggy thompson shortridge, belle hunt belle hunt, the late mrs.
Pioneer history of wise county from red men to railroadstwenty years of intrepid history by cliff donahue cates. An example of these attacks comes from the depiction of sallie bowmans demise published in a book by cliff d. Here youll find record collections, history, and genealogy resources to help you trace your wise county ancestors. The historical society has published six books and. County seat established in 1856 the texas legislature established wise county and directed that a county seat be placed within five miles of the center. He later served as a confederate states army general during the civil war. Usa 1,015,348 virginia 37,577 wise county 502 wise county cemetery records 319.
Search the history of over 431 billion web pages on the internet. It will intrigue you with its many stories of wise countys early days, its towns, communities and people who made it all happen. Register with codered online, text wiseva to 99411 or call wise county directly at 2763287110 for assistance and dont forget to download the codered mobile. Soil survey of wise county, texas the portal to texas. Wise county history a link with the pastvolume 1 author name. This book gives a history of montague county, told through anecdotal accounts covering events that span from the mid1800s to the early 1900s. The heritage of wise county and the city of norton wise county historical society wise county, va. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Rich in the history and lore of wise county, this easytoread volume is informal and anecdotal. Usa 1,015,348 virginia 37,577 virginia cemetery records 16,181 wise county cemetery records 319.