Description

Explore the rich history of Smith County, Texas, with “Chronicles of Smith County”! Published by the Smith County Historical Society in 1962, this captivating series offers informative articles, stunning photographs, detailed maps, and insightful tables that delve into the county’s past.

Each issue is presented in a convenient 8.5 x 11-inch softcover format, providing a unique glimpse into the stories and events that have shaped the community. Whether you are a history enthusiast or simply curious, the Chronicles will engage and enlighten you with every page!

Table of Contents:

• Front Cover: Kenneth Marion Carpenter, Sr., PFC, Marine Corps, Fourth Division, Twenty-Fourth REgiment, First Battalion, Company B, Third Platoon, Second Squad.

• My Experience During World War II, from 1943-1945, South Pacific, by Kenneth Carpenter, edited by Geoffrey Roecker, additional information by Vicki Betts; pages 2-36

• News from Our Past: 100 Years Ago, by The Dallas Express; page 37

• The Mexican Fourth Cavalry Band at Tyler, by Carol Kehl; pages 38-44

• Stories from Our Past: W. H. Cousins; page 45

• John F. Anderson: Educator, Politician, Attorney, by Vicki Betts; pages 46-56

• Stories from Our Past: Frank L. Dilley; page 57

• Smith County’s Original “White Trash”, by Randal B. Gilbert; pages 58-65

• Who was C.E. Morgan and Who was Blind Nath?, by Carol Kehl; pages 66-67

• Stories from Our Past: Caldwell & Niblack; page 70

• Tyler Commercial College: Narrative for the Texas Historical Commission Subject Marker, 2012, by Aaron Ramirez; pages 70-79

• News from Our Past: 100 Years Ago, Times Daily Courier-Times; page 80

• Back Cover: The Woodmen of the World (W.O.W.)

Check out our Chronicles Index – a compilation of our four published books of indexes and the unpublished volumes of indexes. Note: this does not include this issue as yet but it will shortly.