George West in Live Oak County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Charles and Emma (Lewis) Tullis

Photographed by James Hulse, April 16, 2023

1. Charles and Emma (Lewis) Tullis Marker

Inscription. Charles (Charlie) and Emma Tullis, native Live Oak County residents, shared roots preceding the Republic of Texas and Live Oak County. Charles' (b. Oct. 10, 1873) forebears, James and Rhoda Creel Beall Winters and family, walked from Tennessee to Texas in 1834. James, who fought with Sam Houston in the War of 1812, provided three sons and supplies in the Battle of San Jacinto. Winters' daughter, Lillie Ellen, widowed by Thomas Adams and later William Cude married Charles O. Edwards. Their grandson, Andrew Mitchell Tullis (Charlie's father), defended against one of the last Indian raids in south Texas in 1872. Emma's Texan roots began in 1835 with a Mexican land grant procured by her ancestor, John McGloin, killed with Fannin in the Goliad Massacre. A portion of the property passed to Mary McGloin-Fox. It later passed to granddaughter, Margaret Ellen Dolan, married to Simeon Wise Lewis, owner of a Gussettville general store. Their son, W.H. Lewis (Emma's father), preceded Charlie as sheriff and tax assessor collector.

Charlie assumed the office in 1909 and shortly after his first wife, Jessica Kay, died of cancer. Charlie and Emma married on Jan. 1, 1913. Known to deliver tax notices without a gun, Charlie served during tough times including county seat transition from Oakville to George West. Emma supported him in the tax office during his tenure until 1922. As founding president of First National Bank of George West, Charlie served the bank thirty-eight years. His leadership and integrity in banking, ranching and law enforcement earned him the title of "Mr. Charlie." He and Emma are buried in St Joseph's Cemetery at Gussettville, established by Irish Catholic pioneers.

Erected 2014 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 17995.)

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lists: Industry & Commerce • Law Enforcement • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is January 1, 1913.

Location. 28° 20.019′ N, 98° 6.876′ W. Marker is in George West, Texas, in Live Oak County. It is at the intersection of Guadalupe Street and Bowie Street, on the right when traveling south on Guadalupe Street. The marker is located in front of the local bank building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 601 Guadalupe Street, George West TX 78022, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South Texas.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A Community Effort (within shouting distance of this marker); Driven to Succeed (within shouting distance of this marker); Texas Tough (within shouting distance of this marker);

The Charles and Emma (Lewis) Tullis Marker in front of the bank image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 16, 2023

2. The Charles and Emma (Lewis) Tullis Marker in front of the bank

A Legendary Longhorn (within shouting distance of this marker); Thelma Laura Pugh-Lindholm (within shouting distance of this marker); City of George West (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Birthplace of J. Frank Dobie (about 300 feet away); VFW and American Legion War Memorial (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in George West.

The view of the Charles and Emma (Lewis) Tullis Marker from across the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 16, 2023

3. The view of the Charles and Emma (Lewis) Tullis Marker from across the street

Credits. This page was last revised on April 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 19, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 278 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 21, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.