| Would you like to share family histories, stories, or memories? Do you have old photographs you'd like to show others? An old diary or letter from an ancestor? Get the word out and become a part of active history preservation! Email me at robin@redriverhistorian.com! |
| Letter from Texas A recollection of life on the Texas frontier by Shiloh Orme. Graciously shared by Sam Orme, a descendant. Long Trek Journal A diary written by emigrants from Tennessee to Texas, by J.E. Deatherage. Generously shared by C.C. Taylor, a descendant. Moscoso in Arkansas Luis de Moscoso Alvarado and his troops wrecked havoc on Naguatex, a major Caddoan village, in 1542. This 1557 account by the "Gentleman of Elvas" tells of battles and murders. Growing Up in Frederick An oral history with Leroy Baker, who lived in Depression-era Frederick, Oklahoma for many years. Paris Boyhood Another oral history with Leroy Baker, whose family moved to Paris, Texas to help build Camp Maxey. Honey Grove and Carpenter's Bluff Norma Nichols shares her memories of the Red River Valley WPA Memory - William Smith A life history of a former trail driver from Texas, courtesy Library of Congress The Wilkinsons, Southern Settlers of the Red River Valley Frank Henderson kindly shares a letter about his family's interesting history, which spans several Red River Valley counties. Howland Memories Frank Henderson recounts memories of his visits to his grandmother in Howland, Texas. Oklahoma Pioneers Martha Giles shares an exciting family history as she recounts the journey her mother, Maude, took with the rest of the Ragsdale family 1900! The Ragsdales settled in and around Hollis, Oklahoma, and have preserved several historical photos, which are included in the essays! Maude's First Journey, Part I Maude's First Journey, Part II Maude's First Journey, Part III Maude's First Journey, Part IV Maude's Youth Maude's Marriage Life in Oklahoma Territory Dustin Ward, an avid historian and motorcycle rider, shares his family's journey from Sunset, Montague County, Texas to their homestead on the Oklahoma plains. Not only does he describe their adventure in detail, but he adds wonderful oral histories on stoves, outhouses, and hog slaughtering! Background of Pioneers, Part I The Journey, Part II The Journey, Part III Towns and People, Part IV Life on a Prairie Farm, Part V |
| Genealogy Pointers Some tips to good research! Researching African American Ancestry Researching Native American Ancestry Researching European Ancestry Libraries and Websites |
| Rootsweb These links will take you to the genweb pages for the state. You can look up a lot of information, including counties/ parishes! Texas Oklahoma Louisiana Arkansas |
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