Texas in the 1800s, old photos, Malcolm Jacob Collection. (original) (raw)

"Above photo shows several buildings along a dirt road. The name of the first store is E & L.P. Lawley General Merchandise, and the word "fudge" is written on the side next to a faded finger... I found the name "Lawley" several times in the records of Oakville in Live Oak County. The two brothers held several positions over the years, including editors of the Oakville Tribune. L.P. might have graduated from Texas A&M and also served as postmaster for a time. E. fought in the Civil War. The family came from Alabama. (I'm assuming this is Elisha F Lawley and Leonard Peter Lawley.)" - Malcolm Jacob, February 09, 2019

"Above photo shows a two-storied building with six pairs of pillars, next to an old windmill. I think it might be the old Oakville courthouse, but am not 100% sure. In my photo album it comes immediately after the general merchandise store, which is why I believe the two were taken in Oakville. You will have to confirm this. Apparently this was a rough town for a time, and the nearby jail is famous even to this day." - Malcolm Jacob, February 09, 2019

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