Milam County, Texas

From the earliest childhood my father and mother have recited legends affecting Milam County. Because my father had an intimate acquaintance with the important personages of Milam County over a span of three-quarters of a century, and because of his personal interest in the development in the county, it was only natural his interest be transferred to his daughter.

Being engaged in public school work, and having available leads and introductions to pioneers who are rapidly passing away, the writer felt it timely to gather and make a record of such information as was obtainable. If by collecting, asserting and recording the information available the writer has helped any one to reach a better understanding of how the present school system has come into being, the time and effort has not been in vain.

A number of individuals have been exceedingly helpful in giving information and clues as to sources of information. The writer is indebted to the following: Mrs. Jeff Kemp; Dr. Amelia Williams; Mrs. L. Van Perkins, Judge E. A. Camp and Miss Katherine Henderson.

Credit should be given to many others and recognition there-of will be found in the body of the thesis and the bibliography.

We must say a special thank you to George Keeton of Buchanan Dam, Texas, for typing the above thesis for use on the Milam County TXGenWeb site.