Texas Surnames

Early Texas Families
Texas, an area of rich soils, timberlands, and warm climate cried out for her settlement to brave pioneers who left behind family members, friends, and countries in order to seek their dreams, freedom, and happiness. Each, with his own unique reason, faced he hardships of early travel as he rejected the elements of the weather, disease, hunger, and sometimes even death in order to fulfill his quest. Some of our following ancestors arrived in Texas while it was still part of Mexico, receiving Land Grants given by the Mexican government. Some fought Indians to keep their families safe, and others fought for Texas Independence. 

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Family Trees of East Texas
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