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In 2011, just nine years ago, Birney Mark Fish wrote his “Doctorate of Philosophy,” at the University of North Texas on the life of Mary Smith McCrory Jones, widow of Anson Jones, the last President of the Republic of Texas upon statehood in 1846.
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The family of Elizabeth (Gaetz) Kowis has been planning a 100th birthday party for her on Aug. 1, for over a year. A dinner and dance at the parish hall at St. Mary Catholic Church (where she has been a longtime member) was in the works.
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Let me say that a load of rock, bags of cement, a rake, a hoe and lots of sun are one way to slow an old lady down! I sure am glad Jordan spread the rock and Chuck helped me with the rest. My muscles may never be the same.
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Stoneham Market Day will be held Saturday, Aug. 8, from 9 a.m. till 3 p.m. at 747 Stoneham Meadows in Navasota. They will have antiques, handmade products and more.
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There is something to be said for a community, whether it be online via your favorite social media outlet, with your local coffee groups, clubs etc. It makes us feel connected and important. Being a part of a community reminds us there are other people out there.
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Area friends of Patrick Lynn Tennell, age 41 of Bryan, were sorry to learn of his death Sunday, July 19. Private family services were held Saturday, July 24 in the chapel of Trevino-Smith Funeral Home in Bryan with his brother, Rev. Curtis Tennell officiating.
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Bougainvillea is a genus consisting of from four to 18 species of thorny vines and shrubs depending on whom you ask. They are South American natives. To see which grow best in southeast Texas see “Growing Bougainvilleas,” one of many bougainvillea articles at Texas A&M University, aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu.
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The annual Trant Family Reunion scheduled for July 18, was canceled due to the coronavirus. This would have been the 125th reunion for the family. The reunion began as a celebration of William Philip Trant’s birthday. He was born July 23, 1852 and is the son of John and Elizabeth Jarvis Trant, who were natives of England and came to America in 1849. Hopefully the family reunion will resume next year.
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