Gail Borden, Jr. received his only formal schooling in Indiana during 1816 and 1817, learning the art of surveying. In 1822, Borden set out with his brother, Thomas, originally intending to move to New Orleans but instead, somehow ended up in Mississippi. Borden stayed in Mississippi for seven years working as the county surveyor and as a schoolteacher in Bates and Zion Hill. In 1829, Borden left Mississippi for Texas. As a surveyor he plotted the towns of Houston and Galveston. In 1835, he … [Read more...] about Texas History – Do You Know Who Drew the First Topographical Map of Texas?
Thought for the Day:
Accept the things to which fate binds you, and love the people with whom fate brings you together, but do so with all your heart. Marcus Aurelius … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:
Probate – Why Your Estate Plan Should Avoid It
While the primary goal of any estate plan is to determine who will receive your estate assets when you die, there are usually a number of secondary considerations that go into creating any estate plan. One of those goals is usually the avoidance of probate. Probate is the legal process that most estates must go through when someone dies. During the probate process, your estate assets will be inventoried and valued, your estate and personal bills will be paid, and eventually the remaining assets … [Read more...] about Probate – Why Your Estate Plan Should Avoid It
Texas History – Do You Know What Animals Were Used for Transportation for the Army Soldiers in Texas?
On April 29, 1856 the first shipment of camels arrived in Indianola, Texas. During the early summer the camels were driven to Camp Verde via Victoria and San Antonio. Reports from initial tests were largely positive. The camels proved to be exceedingly strong and able to move quickly across terrain which horses found difficult. Their legendary ability to go without water proved valuable. With the outbreak of the American Civil War, the Camel Corps was mostly forgotten. Handlers had had … [Read more...] about Texas History – Do You Know What Animals Were Used for Transportation for the Army Soldiers in Texas?
Thought for the Day:
Accept the things to which fate binds you, and love the people with whom fate brings you together, but do so with all your heart. Marcus Aurelius … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:
Estate Planning Mistakes of the Wealthy
One would assume that the wealthy would have enough to lose that they would not make estate planning mistakes; however, everyone is susceptible to making mistakes, even the wealthy. In fact, they make some of the same mistakes that those with modest estates make. Some of the most common estate planning mistakes made by the wealthy include: Failure to update their estate plan. Although most people with large estates do have some type of estate plan in place, they often forget that they, more … [Read more...] about Estate Planning Mistakes of the Wealthy
Texas History – Do You Know How Many Years Sam Rayburn Served in the U.S House of Representatives?
Sam Rayburn attended the University of Texas School of Law while teaching school and was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 1908. After being admitted to the bar, he won election to the Texas House of Representatives, beginning his first term in 1909. During his second two-year term in the Texas House, he was elected Speaker of the House at the age of twenty-nine. The following year he won election to the United States House of Representatives in District 4. He entered Congress in 1913 at the … [Read more...] about Texas History – Do You Know How Many Years Sam Rayburn Served in the U.S House of Representatives?
Thought for the Day:
Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened. Dr. Seuss … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:
How the Elderly Are Being Swindled
When then President John F. Kennedy designated May as Older Americans Month there were 17 million Americans over the age of 65 in the United States. Today, the U.S. has over 40 million people over age 65 living here and by 2060 experts tell us that number will top 90 million. For the first time in history, older Americans will outnumber younger Americans (those under age 18). Unfortunately, the “greying of America” has produced an increase of potential victims for swindlers. Exact numbers are … [Read more...] about How the Elderly Are Being Swindled
Texas History – Do You Know How Many Lives Were Lost in the Hurricane of 1900?
The hurricane, or the 1900 Storm, as it became known, was a tidal wave that struck Galveston on September 8, 1900. The storm took the lives of 6,000 people, mostly by drowning. After the storm, the town’s population had been reduced by one-third, counting not only the dead and missing, but the 7,000 who moved out of Galveston and never returned. … [Read more...] about Texas History – Do You Know How Many Lives Were Lost in the Hurricane of 1900?
