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Note: [gurley.FTW] PROOFS IN POSSESSION: Parentage: Birth: Marriage: Death: Other Proofs: Mrs. Ernest B. Meynard 56366 Woodvine Road Columbia, Souhl Carolina 29206 January 28, 1999 Bebe Ulrich BOX 1209 Latexo, Texas 75849 Dear Bebe, I have been delayed again in sending you the Smith file because I had to type up my notes which were only in pencil in my file. Also, to sort out much of the information. The genealogy came from Rev. Wesley S'mith's book, and because so many members of the Smith family went to Texas, I copied them all as I thought you might be in contact with some of their descendants and would want to look over the gengalogical lines. I also am sending you probably more than you want on Rev. Wesley Smith's life in Texas -- his descriptions of circuit riding through Indian territory and preaching in small settlements that are now large cities are fascinating. It is the kind of first-hand knowledge of the western frontier that historians seek. Also, possibly of special interest to you, is Amasa Smith's line. One of his descendants married in 1887 M.S. Westbrook, rancher, of Crockett, Texas. He moved to Lorena, near Waco, and his descendants lived in Waco. Several were my generation, and Mary Louise Westbrook made her debut the same time as Zann. I am sending the Smith genealogy on to you now, and will start work on the Anderson and Stephenson lines (ancestors of Patience (Smith) Gurley). It should not take long, as their lines are complete. I did exhaustive research on them years ago. Both families were Irish immigrants to South Carolina in the 18th century. Don't give up on me. I will complete this project for you, Just let me know if your tlet buddies contribute anything. By the way. I did not offer to do your Eichelburger research as my eyes will not withstand reading microfilms on the machine any more. Love, Virginia Notes from A.E. Gurley: Patience Bland Smith Gurley to have been quite a domestic woman. She, in her young days, managed by her own industry, to keep herself decently dressed. She was not ashamed to be seen with a home made dress on. She made, with her own hands, cloth and bartered it for store goods, such as she needed, and she always appeared in company as neatly and tastefully dressed as any other young ldy in the community, and take her all in all, her equal as a model woman would be hard to find." [Family note. We still have in the family various coverlets, cloths, and quilts made by Patience Gurley. Most are in the possession of Virginia Gurley Meynard.]
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