Author Archives: Jan Wilkinson

About Jan Wilkinson

Genealogist, photographer, blogger, wife, mother and GMomma!! Fifth generation rancher in the Texas Hill Country.

Guy Moreland Powell – Kerr County Agent 1947-1959

Posted on 2023-11-24 by Jan Wilkinson

My grandfather, Guy Moreland Powell was County Agent for Kerr County from 1947 to 1959 when he had a stroke and retired with total disability. We lost this wonderful man too early, when he died October 19, 1960 at the … Continue reading →

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Menard County Texas Courthouses

Posted on 2021-06-27 by Jan Wilkinson

Menard County Texas Courthouses Here is a compilation of the history of Menard County Texas courthouses.  Menard County Texas was created January 22, 1858, which is 163 years ago.  Due to problems, Menard’s citizens didn’t elect its officials until 1871.  … Continue reading →

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Another photo trip in the pasture in Real County, Texas

Posted on 2021-05-29 by Jan Wilkinson

Today, May 27, 2021, I had a nice slow drive in my Ranger behind a Dozer and skid-steer Bobcat headed to the back of our ranch to start work replacing a fence.  I was the ride home, but could take … Continue reading →

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Afternoon photos Real County Texas

Posted on 2021-05-23 by Jan Wilkinson

We are blessed to live in Real County, Texas on the original ranch first owned by my great grandfather, Alexander Kennedy Auld in the 1870’s. The headquarters are on the top of the Divide on the West side of US … Continue reading →

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Painting of San Sabá Mission in Menard Texas

Posted on 2021-05-22 by Jan Wilkinson

There is a famous oil on canvas painting that is 6 feet 11 inches X 9 feet 7 inches, “The Franciscan Mission of San Saba in the Province of Texas” (circa 1758).  It is known as one of the earliest … Continue reading →

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Harryman/Bradford photos c1915-1925 Menard County, Texas

Posted on 2021-03-16 by Jan Wilkinson

I scanned a 28 page little black photo album that belonged to Laura Forrest Harryman Bradford. The photos are not labeled but are such a wonderful look at a time during the early years of circa 1915-1925 in Menard County, … Continue reading →

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Menard County Texas Historical 1800’s Photos

Posted on 2020-11-07 by Jan Wilkinson

 

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Presidio de San Sabá as described on TSHA

Posted on 2019-10-07 by Jan Wilkinson

Even today, October 7, 2019 the complete history of the Presidio de San Sabá in Menard, Menard County, Texas is still not completely told.  This is what is shown on the Texas State Historical Association.  I’m going to share more … Continue reading →

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Who was Martha Carolyn Spiller who marries W. J. Wilkinson?

Posted on 2019-07-17 by Jan Wilkinson

Who was Martha Carolyn Spiller and what is her family genealogy, has been asked by many family members.  This is the research I have been able to put together from many sources. Martha Carolyn Spiller was born 22 Dec 1852 … Continue reading →

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Menard Texas Glass-plate Negatives circa 1913-17

Posted on 2019-07-09 by Jan Wilkinson

I have scanned a box of glass-plate negatives loaned to me from Menard. They are 3-1/4″ X 4″ in size. I believe all are families and locations in Menard by an unknown photographer or date.  The school classroom photos have … Continue reading →

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