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Moore/Smith Family Photos

VIntage to modern-day photos of the Moore and Smith side of our family. I've tried to be as thorough in my captioning as I can, but some names and sides of families were not given. More information will be added when made available, and any help along those lines would be greatly appreciated.
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  • WILLIAM DEE AND STELLA MOORE FAMILY HOME - LOMETA, TEXAS
Painting by Lynda Duncan Meinke

    WILLIAM DEE AND STELLA MOORE FAMILY HOME - LOMETA, TEXAS Painting by Lynda Duncan Meinke

  • DR. JOHN TURNER TINSLEY
My generation's great-great-great-grandfather on William Dee Moore's side

This is the man that ties us all to the Republic of Texas, as well as to the Texas Revolution itself. He was there when the first shots were fired at the "Come And Take It" battle of Gonzales that essentially started the whole thing, and even killed a Mexican during the fighting. Whenever Sam Houston was in Gonzales, Tinsley let him use his farmhouse as headquarters. Then, during what became known as the "Runaway Scrape" when Houston and his men retreated eastward after burning Gonzales, Tinsley made a trip down to the coast (Galveston, I presume, as that was one of the provisional capitals of the Republic at that time) to load up gunpowder and lead shot. He then intercepted Houston and his men on the road to deliver the munitions in time for the pivotal Battle of San Jacinto, in which Santa Anna's troops were defeated -- in 18 minutes! -- and Santa Anna taken prisoner. Shortly thereafter, Texas at last obtained its independence from Mexico. I'd say that we as a family -- and we as Texans -- owe this man a sincere debt of gratitude.

    DR. JOHN TURNER TINSLEY My generation's great-great-great-grandfather on William Dee Moore's side This is the man that ties us all to the Republic of Texas, as well as to the Texas Revolution itself. He was there when the first shots were fired at the "Come And Take It" battle of Gonzales that essentially started the whole thing, and even killed a Mexican during the fighting. Whenever Sam Houston was in Gonzales, Tinsley let him use his farmhouse as headquarters. Then, during what became known as the "Runaway Scrape" when Houston and his men retreated eastward after burning Gonzales, Tinsley made a trip down to the coast (Galveston, I presume, as that was one of the provisional capitals of the Republic at that time) to load up gunpowder and lead shot. He then intercepted Houston and his men on the road to deliver the munitions in time for the pivotal Battle of San Jacinto, in which Santa Anna's troops were defeated -- in 18 minutes! -- and Santa Anna taken prisoner. Shortly thereafter, Texas at last obtained its independence from Mexico. I'd say that we as a family -- and we as Texans -- owe this man a sincere debt of gratitude.

  • NANCY WILLIS TINSLEY
This is Dr. John Turner Tinsley's wife.

    NANCY WILLIS TINSLEY This is Dr. John Turner Tinsley's wife.

  • JESSE TAYLOR AND ELLENDER MAGDELENE (HUGHES) REID
Jesse Taylor Reid was a Captain in the Confederacy and lost his left arm in Georgia, although no one knows where that might have taken place. Family legend has it that he was buried with his saber, but this has not been confirmed. It certainly makes for a great story.

    JESSE TAYLOR AND ELLENDER MAGDELENE (HUGHES) REID Jesse Taylor Reid was a Captain in the Confederacy and lost his left arm in Georgia, although no one knows where that might have taken place. Family legend has it that he was buried with his saber, but this has not been confirmed. It certainly makes for a great story.

  • Dora and Noel Barron - Carl W and Maude Barron's children

    Dora and Noel Barron - Carl W and Maude Barron's children

  • Letha Glenn McClure

    Letha Glenn McClure

  • NANCY ELLEN TORBETT
(1836-1921)

Nancy Ellen Torbett would become the wife of Alfred Alexander Smith, fourth child of David and Clementine Smith. This is an early tintype photo.

    NANCY ELLEN TORBETT (1836-1921) Nancy Ellen Torbett would become the wife of Alfred Alexander Smith, fourth child of David and Clementine Smith. This is an early tintype photo.

  • NANCY ELLEN TORBETT
(1836-1921)

Another tintype photo of Nancy. Because tintypes are reverse images, the ring you see on the ring finger of her right hand is actually her left hand, which means she may well have been Nancy Ellen Torbett Smith at this point.

    NANCY ELLEN TORBETT (1836-1921) Another tintype photo of Nancy. Because tintypes are reverse images, the ring you see on the ring finger of her right hand is actually her left hand, which means she may well have been Nancy Ellen Torbett Smith at this point.

  • JOSEPH S B SMITH (1840-1903)
This man is the great-great-grandfather to my generation and line of the Smith family. This is the first photo we've ever seen of him, date unknown. It was most likely taken sometime after the Civil War, in which he fought for the Confederacy. He looks like he's seen action.

    JOSEPH S B SMITH (1840-1903) This man is the great-great-grandfather to my generation and line of the Smith family. This is the first photo we've ever seen of him, date unknown. It was most likely taken sometime after the Civil War, in which he fought for the Confederacy. He looks like he's seen action.

  • AGUSTA NARCISSA "GUSSIE" STULTING (1867 - 1967)
This woman would marry Frank Cheatham "Cheat" Reid and become Swann Reid's grandmother, as well as William Dee Moore's aunt. I just love the framing of this photo, taken in 1887.

    AGUSTA NARCISSA "GUSSIE" STULTING (1867 - 1967) This woman would marry Frank Cheatham "Cheat" Reid and become Swann Reid's grandmother, as well as William Dee Moore's aunt. I just love the framing of this photo, taken in 1887.

  • TILLMAN JESSE AND MAGDALENE ELIZABETH REID - 1897
Cheat and Agusta's first- and second-born children, both of whom were named in honor of his parents, Jesse Taylor Reid and Ellender Magdalene Hughes.

    TILLMAN JESSE AND MAGDALENE ELIZABETH REID - 1897 Cheat and Agusta's first- and second-born children, both of whom were named in honor of his parents, Jesse Taylor Reid and Ellender Magdalene Hughes.

  • ALFRED ALEXANDER SMITH AND CHILD
The child's name is unknown at this time, as there are no dates associated with this photo.

    ALFRED ALEXANDER SMITH AND CHILD The child's name is unknown at this time, as there are no dates associated with this photo.

  • NANCY ELLEN TORBETT SMITH (1836-1921)
We have another photo from this session in the gallery, although a slightly different pose. Also, this one doesn't have a mat around it.

    NANCY ELLEN TORBETT SMITH (1836-1921) We have another photo from this session in the gallery, although a slightly different pose. Also, this one doesn't have a mat around it.

  • JESSIE PEARL WILLIAMS SMITH (1887-1962)
She passed away only a month before her husband, Elbert Wayne Smith.

    JESSIE PEARL WILLIAMS SMITH (1887-1962) She passed away only a month before her husband, Elbert Wayne Smith.

  • MARY ANGELINA RAY SMITH WITH OBIE AND MAY SMITH
Lyn and I were ecstatic when we first came across this photo, as it was the first time we'd gotten a good look at this woman who is the grandmother of us all.

    MARY ANGELINA RAY SMITH WITH OBIE AND MAY SMITH Lyn and I were ecstatic when we first came across this photo, as it was the first time we'd gotten a good look at this woman who is the grandmother of us all.

  • DEE MOORE FAMILY PORTRAIT
Taken about 1898

It's unfortunate there was so much damage to the left-hand side of the photo, so as to obscure Dee and Dee Jr's faces. I'm afraid there was nothing I could do about that.

L to R: Dee Jr (baby son), Dee, William, Lizzie (wife), Lizzie (baby daughter) and Milton Moore

    DEE MOORE FAMILY PORTRAIT Taken about 1898 It's unfortunate there was so much damage to the left-hand side of the photo, so as to obscure Dee and Dee Jr's faces. I'm afraid there was nothing I could do about that. L to R: Dee Jr (baby son), Dee, William, Lizzie (wife), Lizzie (baby daughter) and Milton Moore

  • JOSEPH S B AND MARY ANGELINA (RAY) SMITH
A photo of a painting of Joseph and his wife, Mary.

    JOSEPH S B AND MARY ANGELINA (RAY) SMITH A photo of a painting of Joseph and his wife, Mary.

  • LOUIS SAMUEL COLUMBUS (1837-1911)
Photo taken in 1899

    LOUIS SAMUEL COLUMBUS (1837-1911) Photo taken in 1899

  • SARAH LABERNE SMITH (1847-1935)
Photo taken in 1899

Sarah was the sister of Joseph S B Smith, and wife of Louis Samuel Columbus.

    SARAH LABERNE SMITH (1847-1935) Photo taken in 1899 Sarah was the sister of Joseph S B Smith, and wife of Louis Samuel Columbus.

  • CORA LOUISE BARRON SMITH
Photo taken in 1900

    CORA LOUISE BARRON SMITH Photo taken in 1900

  • WEDDING PHOTO (FULL-LENGTH)
Alfred Marion and Cora Louise (Barron) Smith - 1900

I know we have their wedding photo at the beginning of this gallery, but it turns out it was a crop of this one.

    WEDDING PHOTO (FULL-LENGTH) Alfred Marion and Cora Louise (Barron) Smith - 1900 I know we have their wedding photo at the beginning of this gallery, but it turns out it was a crop of this one.

  • WEDDING PHOTO
Alfred and Cora Smith's wedding photo

    WEDDING PHOTO Alfred and Cora Smith's wedding photo

  • STERLING WILLIAMSON SMITH
(1888-1947)

    STERLING WILLIAMSON SMITH (1888-1947)

  • LEANDER COLUMBUS "LUM" SMITH
(1886-1948)

    LEANDER COLUMBUS "LUM" SMITH (1886-1948)

  • DAVID DANIEL "DAN" SMITH
(1882-1937)

    DAVID DANIEL "DAN" SMITH (1882-1937)

  • DAVID DANIEL "DAN" SMITH
(1882-1937)

Although still a studio shot, this one is a little less formal.

    DAVID DANIEL "DAN" SMITH (1882-1937) Although still a studio shot, this one is a little less formal.

  • EVA CLEMENTINE SMITH EVANS (1871-1962)
A fine example of either a painted portrait or a hand-tinted black-and-white photo. Either way, it's a beautiful and powerful portrait. Eva was the fifth child of Alfred Alexander and Nancy Ellen (Torbett) Smith. She married William David Evans.

    EVA CLEMENTINE SMITH EVANS (1871-1962) A fine example of either a painted portrait or a hand-tinted black-and-white photo. Either way, it's a beautiful and powerful portrait. Eva was the fifth child of Alfred Alexander and Nancy Ellen (Torbett) Smith. She married William David Evans.

  • ELBERT WAYNE SMITH (1880-1892)
The sixth child of Joseph S B and Mary Angelina (Ray) Smith. He married Jessie Pearl Williams.

    ELBERT WAYNE SMITH (1880-1892) The sixth child of Joseph S B and Mary Angelina (Ray) Smith. He married Jessie Pearl Williams.

  • REID SCHOOL - 1902
I'm not sure if the school is actually named after a Reid or if the caption provided with the photo refers to a school atttended by the Reid children.

    REID SCHOOL - 1902 I'm not sure if the school is actually named after a Reid or if the caption provided with the photo refers to a school atttended by the Reid children.

  • ALFRED AND CORA SMITH FAMILY
L-R, (Lois's husband, Dan?), Lois, Alfred Joseph "Papa" Smith holding baby (Mac?), Myrtle, and Cora (Barron) "Mama" Smith.  The others and young children are kinfolks of some kind.

    ALFRED AND CORA SMITH FAMILY L-R, (Lois's husband, Dan?), Lois, Alfred Joseph "Papa" Smith holding baby (Mac?), Myrtle, and Cora (Barron) "Mama" Smith. The others and young children are kinfolks of some kind.

  • ALFRED JOSEPH AND ESTELLE CLEMMIE "STELLA" SMITH

    ALFRED JOSEPH AND ESTELLE CLEMMIE "STELLA" SMITH

  • DEE MOORE FAMILY PORTRAIT
Photo taken in 1905

A less formal but at least complete photo of the Dee Moore family. I love that Lizzie has her doll and stroller in the photo. 
L to R: Dee Jr, Lizzie (wife), William, Lizzie (daughter), Milton, and Dee Moore Sr

Historical note:
According to The History of Gonzales Co., Texas, page 150, Dee Moore was the first postmaster for the Maurin Community Post Office. The application for the Post Office was submitted March 28, 1900 and approved July 3, 1900. He served in this capacity for two years. 

From the Texas State Historical Society page:
The Gonzales County community of Maurin, named for a French stonemason who lived in the settlement, was probably established in 1889 as a station on the San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railway halfway between Gonzales and Dilworth. The village acquired a post office in 1900, but it closed in 1915. The year before, an F. Maurin, Jr., was the postmaster and also operated a general store. By 1915 Maurin had a general store, a telephone connection, and a population of twenty. In 1931 it had two businesses in addition to the rail station. In 1932 the railroad was abandoned. That year Maurin listed forty inhabitants. That figure remained constant until 1948, although by 1945 one of the businesses had closed. By 1949 population figures had become unavailable, and in 1965 Maurin was no longer identified on county highway maps.

    DEE MOORE FAMILY PORTRAIT Photo taken in 1905 A less formal but at least complete photo of the Dee Moore family. I love that Lizzie has her doll and stroller in the photo. L to R: Dee Jr, Lizzie (wife), William, Lizzie (daughter), Milton, and Dee Moore Sr Historical note: According to The History of Gonzales Co., Texas, page 150, Dee Moore was the first postmaster for the Maurin Community Post Office. The application for the Post Office was submitted March 28, 1900 and approved July 3, 1900. He served in this capacity for two years. From the Texas State Historical Society page: The Gonzales County community of Maurin, named for a French stonemason who lived in the settlement, was probably established in 1889 as a station on the San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railway halfway between Gonzales and Dilworth. The village acquired a post office in 1900, but it closed in 1915. The year before, an F. Maurin, Jr., was the postmaster and also operated a general store. By 1915 Maurin had a general store, a telephone connection, and a population of twenty. In 1931 it had two businesses in addition to the rail station. In 1932 the railroad was abandoned. That year Maurin listed forty inhabitants. That figure remained constant until 1948, although by 1945 one of the businesses had closed. By 1949 population figures had become unavailable, and in 1965 Maurin was no longer identified on county highway maps.

  • UNKNOWN SMITHS

This photo was found in a trunk with a host of others, but no with names on the back.

    UNKNOWN SMITHS This photo was found in a trunk with a host of others, but no with names on the back.

  • WEDDING PHOTO
James Percival and Chloe Canzanda (White) Columbus wedding photo - Dec 1, 1904

    WEDDING PHOTO James Percival and Chloe Canzanda (White) Columbus wedding photo - Dec 1, 1904

  • OLD SOLDIERS REUNION (CIVIL WAR VETERANS) 
Hico, Texas - 1905

2nd row from the bottom, 6th from the right is Louis Samuel Columbus. Bottom row, 8th from the left is Robert Erwin Gordon, Sr. Both men are Ric's great-grandfathers, and both fought for the Confederacy.

    OLD SOLDIERS REUNION (CIVIL WAR VETERANS) Hico, Texas - 1905 2nd row from the bottom, 6th from the right is Louis Samuel Columbus. Bottom row, 8th from the left is Robert Erwin Gordon, Sr. Both men are Ric's great-grandfathers, and both fought for the Confederacy.

  • MYRTLE DELMA SMITH - 1906

    MYRTLE DELMA SMITH - 1906

  • ODELL BARRON
Kirt Barron's oldest boy (Cora Barron Smith's nephew)

    ODELL BARRON Kirt Barron's oldest boy (Cora Barron Smith's nephew)

  • THE REID COUNTRY HOME - 1908
Magdalene, Addison, Gertrude, and Ruth Reid

That's quite the double swing there on the right. You'll see often it in later photos.

    THE REID COUNTRY HOME - 1908 Magdalene, Addison, Gertrude, and Ruth Reid That's quite the double swing there on the right. You'll see often it in later photos.

  • THE REID CHILDREN - 1908
Magdalene, Tillman, Ruth, Rupert, Gertrude, and Addison Reid

    THE REID CHILDREN - 1908 Magdalene, Tillman, Ruth, Rupert, Gertrude, and Addison Reid

  • THE REID FAMILY
Reid country home - 1908

    THE REID FAMILY Reid country home - 1908

  • SUMMERTIME FUN
Rupert and Tillman Reid making ice cream - 1908

    SUMMERTIME FUN Rupert and Tillman Reid making ice cream - 1908

  • ADDISON REID
Addison Reid on the front porch with cats - 1908

    ADDISON REID Addison Reid on the front porch with cats - 1908

  • MEN AT WORK
Some unidentified men doing cattle work on the ranch - 1908

    MEN AT WORK Some unidentified men doing cattle work on the ranch - 1908

  • RUTH REID
Ruth Reid looking at a photo album. The Reids were heavily into photography, thank goodness.

    RUTH REID Ruth Reid looking at a photo album. The Reids were heavily into photography, thank goodness.

  • REID CHILDREN ON A HAYSTACK - 1908
It looks like great fun, but I think the haystack is in peril. Apparently, there is a new equistrian in the bunch, as he hasn't quite figured out how to sit his horse.

    REID CHILDREN ON A HAYSTACK - 1908 It looks like great fun, but I think the haystack is in peril. Apparently, there is a new equistrian in the bunch, as he hasn't quite figured out how to sit his horse.

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