History

A. G. Hilliard: Son of slaves becomes educator of his people

News Staff
Thursday, February 15, 2024
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following profile of A.G. Hilliard was written by Rockette Woolridge, Junior Historian, McAllister Junior High and published first July 2, 1976.  The halls are deserted and an ominous silence hangs over the area. there are rusted hinges and hanging cobwebs in some of the rooms.

Andy Hawkins’ life filled with achievements

News Staff
Thursday, February 8, 2024
EDITOR’S NOTE: I chose to do a Black History Month feature on Anthony “Andy” Hawkins mainly because I believed he was an outstanding native son who excelled in many sports - beyond his impressive professioonal football career - and made a lasting mark on the people he worked with at Celanese and...

Historical plaque to honor remarkable ‘Aunt Hannah’

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
HANNAH CARR    Born a Slave – Date Unknown    Died December 9, 1917       "Aunt Hannah" is highly esteemed by old and young, and few there are who do not know her personally, for she has lived here about three-quarters of a century, in fact has been a member of the Methodist Church here nearly that...

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"Matagorda County Historical Commission gives 2023 report" by: Mike Reddell

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Matagorda County Historical Commission gave its 2023 report to Commissioners Court at its Jan. 22 meeting.    The report is mandated by the Texas Historical Commission.     During 2023, the MCHC was composed of 28 appointees. Four meetings and two historical marker dedications were held.

‘Kit’ Williams well known for his plantation, practice

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
EDITOR’S NOTE: Dr. C.H. Williams was born and lived on a lower Caney Creek plantation that was near the site of the former community of Gainesmore/At Last.    The following is taken from his obituary in the Matagorda County News & Midcoast Farmer, March 28, 1916.

CJ Wildman worked to develop early Palacios

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
EDITOR’S NOTE: C.J. Wildman arrived in Palacios in 1904 as the then-townsite’s resident manager. He was revered in his time and in his passing at the age of 38.     The following is the obituary that ran in the Palacios Beacon in 1917. The obituary tells much about Wildman’s contributions.

Braman: Matagorda mayor, county judge, popular author

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
Don Braman - a Matagorda County Judge and Matagorda mayor - the oldest child of Andrew and Nancy (Hawes) Braman, was born in Norton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, on September 21, 1814.     He attended the common schools of Providence, Rhode Island.
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