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John
Campbell left Ireland in 1855 with the purpose of starting a ranch in Texas. He
became the first postmaster for the people he convinced to make the trip with
him and of course he ran the first store as well. But he also held church services
in his home and started the first school.
In 1890, they had a population
of 30, with 3 churches to hold services for them. This population actually dropped
for awhile, but was regained by 1914. With the arrival of the railroad in 1912
(The San Antonio, Uvalde and Gulf), the town changed from a ranching community
to a ranching community with a railroad. |
Campbellton,
Texas ForumSubject:
Campbellton, TX
Dear
Texas Escapes, First let me say, "Good Job"!!! I really enjoy your website!!!
Next, I am writing to give you a little extra info on this little town in Texas,
Campbellton. In 1833, my great great great grandfather, Thomas Henesey, came to
Texas from Ireland. He was granted a Spanish Land Grant in the McGloin & McMullen
Colony in the area of Campbellton, in fact, if you look on a plat map of the county
you will see the town of Campbellton was completely inside his land and his name
is still on the records today. The story goes that due to the Texas War for Independence
he was unable to claim his land grant around and encompassing Campbellton so he
petitioned the government of Texas for another land grant after the war which
is validated per letters I found in the Texas State Archives. My grandfather had
settled in the Powers Colony after the war. It was not until 1853 that his petition
for a headright land grant was finalized and he was awarded his land but in Calhoun
County, where his name is also on the county plat map. Sad thing is that by the
time the process was finished and it was granted to him he was deceased. His death
took place around 1850 as best I can tell from documents and records. His younger
brother, Walter Henesey, came with him from Ireland but died in the War for Independence
from Mexico. My great great great grandfather only had one child, a son, Thomas
Hennesey, from which my lineage springs. I have been amazed at what I have learned
about my family in my research in the last five years. It has been so very exciting.
Thanks again for all your hard work. Warmest Regards, Angela Warren Orlando,
February 18, 2007
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