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The Hasinai Tribe


Among the fifty officially recognized Native American tribes in Texas, evidence suggests that the Hasinai (also known as the Caddo) existed more than 1,300 years ago and peaked at approximately 10,000 members in the late 17th century. Due to the longevity of their culture, scholars have made inroads in recent years in piecing togeth...


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Another View of Henry Probasco's Slave Narrative


Slavery began in Texas with its first settlements and lasted until June 19, 1865, deeply affecting the lives of many local people. During this time, over 2,000 people were forced to work on plantations, in homes, and in shops. One of them was Henry Probasco, whose life shows quiet strength and resiliency.[1]

Probasco grew up ...


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Pamelia Dickinson Mann at Washington-on-the-Brazos: Frontier Justice and Gendered Law


At Pamelia Dickinson Mann's boardinghouse in Washington-on the Brazos, a $1.25 meal came with a side of courage. Mann ran her establishment with boldness that earned her a reputation as "more man that woman,' standing her ground with unruly guests, armed visitors, and soldiers when the situation demanded. Among those who passed through her doors was Sam...


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The Slave Narrative of Henry Probasco


Henry Probasco was born around 1858 on Andrew McGowen's plantation in Walker County, near Huntsville, Texas. One of about fifty enslaved African Americans on the plantation, he lived amongst an extended family of parents, grandparents, and other relatives. Although enslaved, each family member possessed their own set of skills. His ...


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Old Waverly: Founding and History


Southeast of Huntsville lies the town of Old Waverly. With a history dating back to the pre-Civil War period, the town's history is primarily preserved today by several historical markers that tell stories of its growth, changing population, and migration patterns.

In 1834, James Washington Winters and John F. arrived in East...


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