Category Archives: Swisher Families

Quilt Update

Posted on November 14, 2012 by admin

I have just learned that the quilt I posted about earlier this year is in the process of being donated to the Swisher County Museum. It will make a great addition!

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Robert Leonard Photo Collection Added!

Posted on May 22, 2012 by admin

Robert Leonard was an carpenter who designed and built a lot of homes and some businesses in Tulia. His daughter, Cora Leonard Speck was in Tulia’s first graduating class and became a teacher at Tulia Public Schools. Robert’s grandson, Jon … Continue reading →

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1936 Friendship Quilt made in Tulia, Texas

Posted on March 17, 2012 by admin

As promised (finally), here is the information about the quilt. This quilt was given to me by Madalyn Stanford Williams (1919 – 2001.) The quilt was given to her mother, Mrs. M. G. (Emma) Stanford (1889- 1976) in 1936 … Continue reading →

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A Bittersweet Goodbye

Posted on September 24, 2011 by admin

It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of Mrs Jo Nell (BOGGS) MOORE. Mrs Moore was born near Kress, Texas in Swisher County; the youngest child of Eunice (COLLINS) AND Robert Dennis Boggs. She went to school … Continue reading →

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The Gallery and the Faulkners

Posted on September 19, 2011 by admin

Well, I’ve been back for a while, but the trip didn’t quite go as planned thanks to mother nature. I went through an earthquake and then saw the hurricane coming so I booked it back home without seeing my great-grandmother. … Continue reading →