Since Throckmorton County was formed from Fannin County in 1858 I felt that the information in this book could be helpful to those using Throckmorton County site.  I am transcribing the book so that it will be searchable for information and hopefully easier to find.  As I finish each chapter I will link it to this page.  Please keep coming back to check out the next chapter.  Happy Searching.

Kellie

HISTORY

Fannin County

TEXAS.

HISTORY,    STATISTICS

BIOGRAPHIES

BUSINESS  CARDS,  ETC

BY W. A. CARTER.

CONTENTS

Location, Name and Climate

Government

The Courts

The Dugan-Indian Feud

Big Horn Smith

Massacre of Dority and McCarty

Massacre of Clemons and Whisler

Death of Clubz

Two Old Guards—Another Massacre

Massacre of Dr. Hunter's Family

A Negro Turns White

The Site of Honey Grove

How Crops were Made

Two Boys Captured

Fannin's First Campaign

A Jacksonian Democrat

Death of Sowell

A Buffalo Hunt

The Tables Turned

McCollough in Bonham

An Intelligent Witness

Murder of Ragsdale and Buchanan

Political History

Society

Rail Roads

Private Corporations

Journals and Journalism

Schools and Colleges

Religion

Manufactures

Agriculture

Commerce

Wealth and Population

Cities and Towns

PREFATORY

If one should pick up this book expecting to find all of the minor details of important and unimportant events, connected with the history of Fannin County, he may be disappointed for such a work would more than double the size of this. I have done my best however, to reproduce some of the most interesting features of the early history of the county, and to show its present status from every source that might be of value or interest. In this I have received the aid and assistance of several friends, both, in the matter of information, and pecuniarily. To these friends, I return thanks, and offer them every assurance of a lasting gratitude. Much of the present history of the county especially that part of the work describing the towns and the country surrounding them, was written by Judge W. A. Evans of the Bonham News. The series of incidents connected with the early history, were written by the late Judge Simpson.

In compiling this work I have been careful to abstain from superfluous adjectives and exaggerated descriptions, and have dealt with facts just as I found them.

It is not expected, that particularly smart people will be entertained or enlightened, but people with common sense may find something to read.

To the business men of the county who have patronized the effort so liberally, I extend my thanks, and hope they will re­ceive the reward to which their business spirit and enterprise entitles them.

ERRATA

In the 15th line of the 22nd page, 1842, should read, 1843. On page 70, 29th line, "queries" should read, quarries. In the card of First National Bank of Bonham, the name of H. E. Taylor as one of the directors instead of Smith Lipsomb.

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