Tag Archives: Auld

Aulds established prosperity in Real, Kerr counties

Posted on 2013-11-12 by Jan Wilkinson

HOMESTEAD: Aulds established prosperity in Real, Kerr counties Family hit marks in oil, hunting By Jerry Lackey Posted November 2, 2013 at 6:31 p.m. “Daniel Auld spent late years of his life enjoying safaris in Africa. The life of Alexander … Continue reading →

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The Tivy High School Record – May 29, 1914

Posted on 2012-10-26 by Jan Wilkinson

I recently found in my mother’s files a 1963 letter sent by her father Dan Auld. It contained a copy from Howard E. Butt of The Tivy High School Record written May 29, 1914, Vol. 1 No. 8. It is … Continue reading →

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1953 April Outdoor Life – Five of a Kind

Posted on 2012-09-30 by Jan Wilkinson

This is a wonderful story written in the April 1953 – Outdoor Life magazine about an unbelievable hunting trip taken by my grandfather Dan Auld Sr., his son Dan “Jack” Auld, and his twin sister my mother Joan Auld Powell … Continue reading →

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Auld Homestead

Posted on 2012-06-25 by Jan Wilkinson

In my previous post in the Auld Wedding 130 years ago, I discussed the pinon pine log cabin built by my great grandfather, Alexander Kennedy Auld. The Auld Ranch headquarters is in the Texas Hill Country at the highest point … Continue reading →

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Auld wedding – 130 years ago

Posted on 2012-06-23 by Jan Wilkinson

11-30-19 Thank you to all the new visitors to this post. If you have any questions or want to share, please leave a message. Originally published on 15 Sep 2011. It was 130 years ago that my maternal great-grandparents, Alexander … Continue reading →

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Alec Auld and Hog Drives of the Frio Canyon in the Texas Hill Country in the late 1800’s

Posted on 2012-06-22 by Jan Wilkinson

This is part of a great trilogy about my great grandfather Alexander Kennedy Auld and his family and neighbors living and working in the Texas Hill Country in late 1890’s. It is well researched and written by Linda Kirkpatrick of … Continue reading →

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June 12, 1948 – Joan Auld and Milroy Powell wedding

Posted on 2012-06-12 by Jan Wilkinson

My parents, Joan Auld and Milroy Powell were married on Saturday, June 12, 1948. Here are the newspaper articles with their marriage announcement and other celebrations. I wish I had a photo of their wedding, but that is what happens … Continue reading →

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More Alexander Kennedy Auld and Susanna Lowrance Auld’s Historical Documents

Posted on 2011-09-20 by Jan Wilkinson

On 25th of August, 1883, as a big part of the new life started in America by Alexander Kennedy Auld, the 30 year old took an oath of citizenship at the Kerr County District Clerk, A. McFarland’s office. As sworn … Continue reading →

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