County created from atascosa, bexar, live oak counties in 1858. Mcmullen county history, 1981, by the mcmullen county history book committee. This book discusses the history of the mcmullenmcgloin colony in san patricio county, texas. Dwayne haynie lived in tilden for 30 years knows a lot about the history of the town, experienced racism, changes, and immigration that took place in the town. The center of the county lies at 2820 north latitude and 9832 west longitude. On weekends please call wheelers store for more information about an appointment. Mcmullen is an unincorporated community in greene county, virginia, united states. Our early immigrant mcmullens were seven brothers whose father was eneas mcmulen of.
Working on behalf of the mcmullen county historical commission mchc, the university of texas. High lonesome ranch, mcmullen county, south texas business mailing adress. In 1930 a new courthouse was erected and still serves as the courthouse today, although there have been some renovations to the building since then. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. May 22, 2017 mcmullen s wealth comes thanks to the controversial practice of oil and gas fracking, which is prohibited in a couple of states and limited in others but is welcome in texas. This greene county, virginia state location article is a stub. Early history of the mcmullen family this web page shows only a small excerpt of our mcmullen research.
You can see how mcmullen families moved over time by selecting different census years. Mcmullen county history book index mcmullen county history book index index of pages. Most of these but not all are county history books that combine history and biographies of families within the county. Mcmullen county history mcmullen county history book committee, 1981 photos in this section were taken on march 10, 2003 epamindondas m. Along with wild mustangs and longhorn cattle, were the outlaws and bandits roaming the land and wreacking havoc. Mcmullen county, texas free public records searches at black book online. If you are interested in purchasing a copy of this book see the related links section on. Mcmullen county history book there are also copies of the mcmullen county history book published in 1981 by the mcmullen county history book committee available for purchase. The county seat is located in tilden, tx which is approximately 80 miles south of san antonio. Historic dogtown tilden, texas a publicprivate partnership helping to develope a literate and skilled workforce in the coastal bend area. Abandoned because of bandit activities in thicket area during the civil war. Fileviewer provides access to scanned indexes and image of the historical and current documents, indexes and plats for real property, and oil and gas records all over texas and new mexico.
The settlement was originally named for hiram harvey mcguffey, who owned a store on the site. As of the 2010 census, its population was 707, making it the fifthleast populous county in texas. We are in the process of securing more family stories to publish a second addition. Tilden, mcmullen county, texas utsa digital collections. Find mcmullen trees, crests, genealogies, biographies, dna projects, and much more at the largest directory to free and pay genealogical sources. Mcmullen county texas genealogy and history presented by. County history and genealogy books hearthstone legacy. This was about 32% of all the recorded mcmullens in the usa. Our early immigrant mcmullens were seven brothers whose father was eneas mcmulen of tyrone county, ulster, ireland. If you are interested in purchasing a copy of this book see the related links section on this page. Do a free background check here using free online public records searches in mcmullen county. The most mcmullen families were found in the usa in 1880.
The mcmullen family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. Welcome to mcmullen county, texas presented by online. Mcmullen count, texas was created on february 1, 1858 from parts of bexar, live oak and atascosa counties, and was named for john mcmullen, the irish empresario. A copy of the original book may be found in the city of lufkin library in lufkin, texas in the genealogy room. Lc land ownership maps, 1123 available also through the library of congress web.
Crain had made a trip to san antonio in 1869 when the cholera epidemic was raging, contracted the disease and died a few days after reaching home. History of the van cleave family, the mcmullen family, the taylor family. Mcmullen county history book mcmullen county history book committee, 1981 weaver cemetery this cemetery is located on the old henry shiner ranch where the old san diego and tilden road crossed the nueces river and near the shiner ranch barn. The area was mainly open ranges covered with prickly pear, mesquite, oaks, catclaw, jujillo and huisache. Although mcmullen county was created in 1858 the county was not officially organized until 1877. Read each book description for publication and condition details and price. County history and genealogy books the books in this section are all printed books most are hardbound, and are not cds or dvds. From notes left by james william van cleave, 18451925, montgomery county, indiana near crawfordsville van cleave, errett on. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Our goal is to help you track your ancestors through time by transcribing genealogical and historical data and placing it online for the free use of all researchers. Thomas hester, digging into south texas prehistory. Local histories are available for mcmullen county, texas genealogy.
This big hard bound book has 754 pages of mcmullen county history, people, genealogies, family stories, places and photographs. Burris, stephen albert stephen albert burris, page 68. In 1808, madison county was created by the governor of the mississippi territory who named it after president james madison 17511836. Dear property owners and customers, we here at mcmullen cad are working closely with mcmullen county and taking advice from both the state and federal governments in an attempt to best minimize the impact felt by you, as well as our staff, from the spread of the coronavirus covid19. Mcmullen county history book mcmullen county history book. This website is to provide information and promote mcmullen county, texas.
Mcmullen county history historical marker on courthouse grounds mcmullen county created 1858. This book discusses the history of the mcmullen mcgloin colony in san patricio county, texas. Our goal is to help you track your ancestors through time by transcribing genealogical and historical data and placing it online for the free use. Mcmullen county is in southern texas surrounded by atascosa, live oak. The county clerk is responsible for recording and maintaining real property records. Read mcmullen county history from the handbook of texas online county histories. Another 267 words 19 lines of text covering the years 1775, 1790, 1452, 1454, 1540, 1555, 1670, 1753, 1670, 1745 and 1745 are included under the topic early mcmullen history in all our pdf extended history products and printed products. Sheep ranching of 1870s attracted mexican laborers. Mcmullen county, texas genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Mcmullen county, texas free public records black book online. Williams, madeleine john ishmael and mary luther mollie shannon, page 278. Thesis, university of texas, austin joe pate smyer on. Stories by jane wheeler, and bill franklin and family and mae marquis hoegemeyer. Mcmullen county isd 3612742000 is for grades k4 thru 12th grade.
While the hunting and fishing at high lonesome ranch are sure to make for a full day, we pride ourselves in providing you a completely comfortable and entertaining visit with us through the outstanding and very unique dining and recreation facilities within the high lonesome village. High lonesome ranch, 316 happy trail, san antonio, texas 78231 phone. Mcmullen county history book composed of stories and experiences of some of the residents of tilden. Mcmullen is an unincorporated community in greene county, virginia, united states external links. There are also copies of the mcmullen county history book published in 1981 by the mcmullen county history book committee available for purchase. In july 2002 there were still 50 of these books available. Books mcmullen county, texas txgenweb hosted counties. Pennsylvania had the highest population of mcmullen families. County histories may include biographies, church, school and government history, and military information. Calliham, originally known as guffeyola, is on state highway 72 eleven miles east of tilden in northwestern mcmullen county. Part i includes biographical sketches of original settlers, part ii includes an overview of the history of the settlement itself, and part iii includes stories and songs from the oral tradition. Mcmullens wealth comes thanks to the controversial practice of oil and gas fracking, which is prohibited in a couple of states and limited in others. Yendrey, elizabeth cecilia 1 teal family introduction, page 164.
Williams, kathy rae john ishmael and mary luther mollie shannon, page 278. In 1828 two determined men from ireland, james mcgloin and john mcmullen received an empressario contract from mexico to colonize an assigned territory on the west side of the nueces river. Only seven farms or ranches existed in mcmullen county in 1870 and only twentynine in 1880. Map of mcmullen county, texas, including the south texas plains region. Official records of the union and confederate armies found also in the house miscellaneous documents of the 52d to the 56th congress. Mcmullen county history book the mcmullen county history book published in 1981 by the mcmullen county history book committee. Mcmullen county was established from parts of bexar, atascosa, and live oak counties in 1858 and named for irish empresario john mcmullen, who failed in his attempts to settle the mcmullen county area in the late 1820s, but founded the first san patricio county seat of san patricio in 1831. You are not on the mcmullen county official website, you are on, a private website that is not affiliated with any government agency. How this tiny county in texas became the richest in america. The mcmullen county history book published in 1981 by the mcmullen county history book committee. History of the van cleave family, the mcmullen family, the. Guide to mcmullen county texas ancestry, family history, and genealogy. Tx cemeteries mcmullen county cemetery notes this file was contributed for. Glo historic county maps and was provided by texas general land office to the portal to texas history, a digital repository hosted by the unt libraries.
In 1840 there were 107 mcmullen families living in pennsylvania. Thanks to the mcmullen family for their gift of sharing their havard history. Prior to 1877 all legal matters took place in neighboring live oak county. For more information about local histories, see the wiki page section texas local histories. Easily find free criminal records, free court records, free arrest records, free arrest warrants search, free corporation records, free divorce records, free marriage records. It has been viewed 202 times, with 9 in the last month. Mcmullen family trees, crests, genealogy, dna, more. The county was established from parts of bexar county, atascosa county, and live oak county in 1858 and later. Correspondence of the children of john francis and lavalette mcmullen consists of letters of mary mcmullen, principally while a companion to jane agnes riggs, daughter of george washington riggs, washington banker, describing riggs family history and their travels in europe and the united states before world war i. Tilden, the countys largest town and the county seat, is in the north central part of the county at the intersection of state highways 72 and 16. Mcmullen county, also known as the free state of mcmullen county for its independent spirit is located in the heart of the brush country.
Calliham, tx the handbook of texas online texas state. The books listed here are books that were not published by hearthstone legacy publications. According to the table of contents which starts on page ix, the book is divided into three major sections. Mcmullen county texas state historical association. Guide to the mcmullen family papers, 17831969 and undated. It was so dense and isolated, settlers were leery to ventre into this wilderness. You can call wheelers store at 3612743331 and ask for. The porter family of mcmullen county, texas, page 534. Lc land ownership maps, 1123 available also through the library of congress web site as a raster image.
In january 1877 mcmullen county held its first commissioners court, officers were elected or appointed and the first mcmullen county courthouse was built. Williams, kimberly history of mary elizabeth kuykendall and arthur edward shannon, page 180. Please find the attached information sheet which can be filled out and returned to the historical commission for a future publication. Easily find free criminal records, free court records, free arrest records, free arrest warrants search, free corporation records, free divorce records, free marriage records, free property records, free death records and more. Marriages prior to 1877 will most likely be found in live oak county and some may also be found in atascosa county. Search mcmullen county public property records online. This mcmullen county texas website is available for adoption. If you have a love for history, a desire to help others, and basic webauthoring skills, consider joining us.
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