Algernon Alexander is internationally recognized as a father of Texas Blues. Born into abject poverty on September 12, 1900 in Jewett, Leon County, Texas, Algernon was raised in Richards, Texas, by his grandmother, Sally Beavers. While working in . . . — — Map (db m207436) HM
This burial ground is named for Thomas and Mary Bay, who settled here in 1850. Along with other area pioneers, the Bays established a community, whose focal point was a building that was used as a church and school. The Bay family also deeded this . . . — — Map (db m207509) HM
Founded by settlers from Tennessee, the Thomas Bay family. First log church (also used as school) was built 1851 across road site donated by A.F. Bay. This building, on land given by W.H. Bay, was dedicated 1899. Recorded Texas Historic . . . — — Map (db m207505) HM
Among 1850s settlers here were John W. Pool (1823-1901) and his wife, Joannah (1825-1910). Thier son, William J. Pool (1855-1936), deeded about two acres in the Hezekiah Farris Survey to the Union Grove Baptist and Methodist churches in 1885. The . . . — — Map (db m207435) HM
