A Brief History of Upshur County


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In 'A Brief History of Upshur County' by G. H. Baird, readers are taken on a journey through the rich and storied past of a small county in West Virginia. Baird's writing style is clear, concise, and informative, making this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in local history. Through detailed research and engaging storytelling, Baird explores the cultural, economic, and social developments that have shaped Upshur County over the years, offering a unique perspective on the region's heritage. The book is filled with fascinating anecdotes, maps, and photographs that bring the history of Upshur County to life. With its thoughtful analysis and well-documented facts, this book is a must-read for history enthusiasts, scholars, and residents of Upshur County alike. G. H. Baird's passion for local history shines through in this comprehensive and engaging account, making 'A Brief History of Upshur County' a compelling read for anyone interested in exploring the past of this vibrant community.













Hopewell Cemetery of Upshur County, Texas


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You will find listed the known graves at Hopewell Methodist Church Cemetery in Upshur County, Texas. Biographies of many of those buried here are shown as well as information from the headstone, footstones, and genealogical sources. Errors could well have been made which will be corrected in future volumes.




Upshur County, Texas


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Texas Land Survey Maps for Upshur County


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124 pages with 36 maps An indispensable book for any researcher interested in Upshur County's history or land (or both), or its first landowners after Texas's Independence from Mexico. Each book in this series is laid out into multiple maps using a 6 mile high by 4 mile wide grid.This book contains 31 Survey maps laid out within this grid. Each Land Survey Map shows the boundaries of original parcels laid out over existing roads, railroads, waterways. These are shown as well as the original Survey-Name and the Abstract Number assigned by the Texas General Land Office to the instrument that gave ownership to that parcel. Here are a number of details about our Upshur County book . . . Supplemental Maps Included (in addition to the primary Survey Maps) . . . - Where Upshur County Lies Within the State (Map A) - Upshur County and its Surrounding Counties (Map B) - An Index Map showing where each of the Land Survey Maps are within Upshur County (Map C) - An Index Map that builds upon Map C and shows the community-center points in relationship to the county-grid (Map D) - An Index Map that builds upon Map C and shows cemeteries listed in the USGS database in relationship to the county-grid (Map E) Primary Indexes (apart from each Survey-Map's own index of survey-names) - An All-Name Index (alphabetical by last-name) for every person mentioned in the maps, utilizing both Texas General Land Office and Texas Railroad Commission data. - The Abstract Listing: this is where you find the real details behind each parcel of land.Items are listed by Abstract Number What Cities and Towns are in Upshur County, Texas (and in this book)? Ashland, Bethel, Bethlehem, Bethlehem, Bettie, Big Sandy, Boxwood, Brumley, Cedar Springs, Center Point, Coffeeville, Concord, Cox, Delrose, Diana, East Mountain, Enoch, Enon, Ewell, Friendship, Gilmer, Glenwood, Graceton, Grice, Indian Rock, James, Kelsey, LaFayette, Latch, Lone Pine, Midway, Mings Chapel, New Mountain, Old Diana, Ore City, Pattonfield, Phillips, Piedmont, Piney Grove, Pritchett, Rhonesboro, Rosewood, Sand Hill, Shady Grove, Simpsonville, Snow Hill, Soules Chapel, Stamps, Summerfield, Thomas, Union Grove, Union Hill, Valley View, West Mountain, Wilkins