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    Kaufman County $2.00 (two dollars) treasury warrant

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    This treasury warrant was issued in Kaufman by Kaufman County. A decorative design borders the left edge of the note. The phrase ''RECEIVABLE FOR COUNTY DUES.'' is printed in a rectangle design in the left border of the note. The phrase ''COUNTY COURT.'' is printed in the right border. The abbreviation ''No.'' is printed in the upper-left corner; the number ''382'' is handwritten adjacent to it. The number ''2'' is printed in the upper-right corner. A vignette of a steam tug and ships appears in the upper-center of the note. The amount ''TWO DOLLARS'' is printed across the face of the note. The word ''TWO'' and the number ''2'' are printed in green ink. A decorative green overprint covers most of the note. The following imprint appears in the center of the bottom edge of the note: [Texas Pr House, Houston--E. W. Cave.] The note is signed on the recto by A. B. Robinson, County Treasurer; Percival Mucklaw Moorhouse, County Clerk; and William Duncan Irvine, Chief Justice. The word ''Boboon'' is written on the verso. Two Robinsons are listed in Kaufman County in the 1870 Census, A. B. Robinson and Aron B. Robinson. Moorhouse, a native of England, served in the Civil War, was elected county clerk from 1862-1864, and is buried in the Becker family cemetery in Kaufman County (TXGenWeb: Kaufman County--Civil War Soldiers Known to be Buried in Kaufman County Texas and Becker Family Cemetery). Irvine fought in the Texas Revolution and the Civil War (TXGenWeb: Kaufman County--William Duncan Irvine). In addition he served as justice of the peace, county commissioner, and county judge (1862-1864) (Ibid.)Recto: A B Robinson Co. Treasurer.; P M Moorhouse Co. Clerk.; W D Irvine Chief Justice. Verso: Boboo

    Kaufman County $1.00 (one dollar) treasury warrant

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    This treasury warrant was issued in Kaufman by Kaufman County. A decorative design borders the left edge of the note. The phrase ''RECEIVABLE FOR COUNTY DUES.'' is printed in a rectangle design in the left border of the note. The phrase ''COUNTY COURT.'' is printed in the right border. The number ''1'' is printed towards the upper-left corner. The abbreviation ''No.'' is printed in the upper-right corner; the number ''3227'' is handwritten adjacent to it. A vignette of a train and cars appears in the upper-center of the note. The amount ''ONE DOLLAR'' is printed across the face of the note. The word ''ONE'' is printed in green ink. A decorative green overprint covers most of the note. The following imprint appears in the center of the bottom edge of the note: [Texas Pr House, Houston--E. W. Cave.] The note is signed on the recto by A. B. Robinson, County Treasurer; Percival Mucklaw Moorhouse, County Clerk; and William Duncan Irvine, Chief Justice. Two Robinsons are listed in Kaufman County in the 1870 Census, A. B. Robinson and Aron B. Robinson. Moorhouse, a native of England, served in the Civil War, was elected county clerk from 1862-1864, and is buried in the Becker family cemetery in Kaufman County (TXGenWeb: Kaufman County--Civil War Soldiers Known to be Buried in Kaufman County Texas and Becker Family Cemetery). Irvine fought in the Texas Revolution and the Civil War (TXGenWeb: Kaufman County--William Duncan Irvine). In addition he served as justice of the peace, county commissioner, and county judge (1862-1864) (Ibid.)A B Robinson Co. Treasurer.; P M Moorhouse Co. Clerk.; W D Irvine Chief Justice

    Kaufman County $5.00 (five dollars) treasury warrant

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    This treasury warrant was issued in Kaufman by Kaufman County. A decorative design borders the left edge of the note. The phrase ''RECEIVABLE FOR COUNTY DUES.'' is printed in a rectangle design in the left border of the note. The phrase ''COUNTY COURT.'' is printed in the right border. The abbreviation ''No.'' is printed in the upper-left corner; the number ''176'' is handwritten adjacent to it. A larger number ''5'' is printed towards the upper-left corner in green ink; the phrase ''TREASURY WARRANT'' is printed in black ink in an arc design above the number. The number ''5'' is printed in the upper-right corner. A vignette of a steam tug and ships appears to the left of the number. A decorative green overprint covers most of the note. The following imprint appears in the center of the bottom edge of the note: [Texas Pr. House, Houston--E. W. Cave.] The note is signed on the recto by A. B. Robinson, County Treasurer; Percival Mucklaw Moorhouse, County Clerk; and William Duncan Irvine, Chief Justice. Two Robinsons are listed in Kaufman County in the 1870 Census, A. B. Robinson and Aron B. Robinson. Moorhouse, a native of England, served in the Civil War, was elected county clerk from 1862-1864, and is buried in the Becker family cemetery in Kaufman County (TXGenWeb: Kaufman County--Civil War Soldiers Known to be Buried in Kaufman County Texas and Becker Family Cemetery). Irvine fought in the Texas Revolution and the Civil War (TXGenWeb: Kaufman County--William Duncan Irvine). In addition he served as justice of the peace, county commissioner, and county judge (1862-1864) (Ibid.)A B Robinson Co. Treasurer.; P M Moorhouse Co. Clerk.; W D Irvine Chief Justice

    Kaufman County $3.00 (three dollars) treasury warrant

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    This treasury warrant was issued in Kaufman by Kaufman County. A decorative design borders the left edge of the note. The phrase ''RECEIVABLE FOR COUNTY DUES.'' is printed in a rectangle design in the left border of the note. The phrase ''COUNTY COURT.'' is printed in the right border. The abbreviation ''No.'' is printed in the upper-left corner; the number ''72'' is handwritten adjacent to it. A vignette of a steam tug and ships appears next to the number. The number ''3'' is printed in the upper-right corner. A larger number ''3'' is printed towards the upper-right corner in green ink; the phrase ''TREASURY WARRANT'' is printed in black ink in an arc design above the number. A decorative green overprint covers most of the note. The following imprint appears in the center of the bottom edge of the note: [Texas Pr House, Houston--E. W. Cave.] The note is signed on the recto by A. B. Robinson, County Treasurer; Percival Mucklaw Moorhouse, County Clerk; and William Duncan Irvine, Chief Justice. The word ''Boboon'' is written on the verso. Two Robinsons are listed in Kaufman County in the 1870 Census, A. B. Robinson and Aron B. Robinson. Moorhouse, a native of England, served in the Civil War, was elected county clerk from 1862-1864, and is buried in the Becker family cemetery in Kaufman County (TXGenWeb: Kaufman County--Civil War Soldiers Known to be Buried in Kaufman County Texas and Becker Family Cemetery). Irvine fought in the Texas Revolution and the Civil War (TXGenWeb: Kaufman County--William Duncan Irvine). In addition he served as justice of the peace, county commissioner, and county judge (1862-1864) (Ibid.)Recto: A B Robinson Co. Treasurer.; P M Moorhouse Co. Clerk.; W D Irvine Chief Justice. Verso: Boboo

    Kaufman County 25 cents (twenty-five cents) treasury warrant

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    This treasury warrant was issued in Kaufman by Kaufman County. Decorative designs border the left and right edges of the note. The number ''25'' is printed in the upper corner of the left border; the phrase ''RECEIVABLE FOR COUNTY DUES.'' is printed beneath within a rectangle design. The phrase ''BY AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY COURT.'' is printed in the right border within an ornate rectangle. The abbreviation ''No.'' is printed towards the upper-left corner; an incomplete number is handwritten adjacent to it. The month and year are handwritten towards the upper-right corner; the year, 1862, is printed adjacent to them. The phrase ''TREASURY WARRANT.'' is printed on the second line of the note. The amount ''TWENTY-FIVE CENTS,'' appears across the center of the note. A beehive is printed in the center of the bottom border. The following imprint appears to the left of the beehive: Texas Pr. House, Houston--E W Cave. The note is signed on the recto by A. B. Robinson, County Treasurer; Percival Mucklaw Moorhouse, County Clerk; and William Duncan Irvine, Chief Justice. Two Robinsons are listed in Kaufman County in the 1870 Census, A. B. Robinson and Aron B. Robinson. Moorhouse, a native of England, served in the Civil War, was elected county clerk from 1862-1864, and is buried in the Becker family cemetery in Kaufman County (TXGenWeb: Kaufman County--Civil War Soldiers Known to be Buried in Kaufman County Texas and Becker Family Cemetery). Irvine fought in the Texas Revolution and the Civil War (TXGenWeb: Kaufman County--William Duncan Irvine). In addition he served as justice of the peace, county commissioner, and county judge (1862-1864) (Ibid.)A B Robinson Co. Treasurer.; P M Moorhouse Co. Clerk.; W D Irvine Chief Justice

    Kaufman County 50 cents (fifty cents) treasury warrant

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    This treasury warrant was issued in Kaufman by Kaufman County. Decorative designs border the left and right edges of the note. The number ''50'' is printed in the upper corner of the left border; the phrase ''RECEIVABLE FOR COUNTY DUES.'' is printed beneath within a rectangle design. The phrase ''BY AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY COURT.'' is printed in the right border within an ornate rectangle. The abbreviation ''No.'' is printed towards the upper-left corner; the number ''2270'' is handwritten adjacent to it. The month and year are handwritten towards the upper-right corner; the year, 1862, is printed adjacent to them. The phrase ''TREASURY WARRANT.'' is printed on the second line of the note. The amount ''FIFTY CENTS,'' appears across the center of the note. A scale is printed in the center of the bottom border. The following imprint appears to the left of the scale: Texas Pr House, Houston--E W Cave. The note is signed on the recto by A. B. Robinson, County Treasurer; Percival Mucklaw Moorhouse, County Clerk; and William Duncan Irvine, Chief Justice. Two Robinsons are listed in Kaufman County in the 1870 Census, A. B. Robinson and Aron B. Robinson. Moorhouse, a native of England, served in the Civil War, was elected county clerk from 1862-1864, and is buried in the Becker family cemetery in Kaufman County (TXGenWeb: Kaufman County--Civil War Soldiers Known to be Buried in Kaufman County Texas and Becker Family Cemetery). Irvine fought in the Texas Revolution and the Civil War (TXGenWeb: Kaufman County--William Duncan Irvine). In addition he served as justice of the peace, county commissioner, and county judge (1862-1864) (Ibid.)A B Robinson Co. Treasurer.; P M Moorhouse Co. Clerk.; W D Irvine Chief Justice

    Annual Kaufman County Fair ... : premium list and year book

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    Content warning: this item contains racist or offensive language. A premium list for the Kaufman County fair listing awards and prizes

    Office of the Texas Mutual Benefit Association, Kaufman, Kaufman County, Texas...

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    A memo sent to try to defraud people of two dollars in a scam.Full catalog title: Office of the Texas Mutual Benefit Association, Kaufman, Kaufman County, Texas : some time ago we forwarded you by mail, five tickets in the supplementary distribution of our Association ... : you neglected to remit us the money for the same and they are still charged to you on our books ... Includes blank spaces for filling in ticket numbers. Type signed at end: Choate Somerby, secretary T.M. B. A. American Agriculturist (June, 1875, page 211) lists this company's practice of distributing tickets as a scam

    Author Alex Haley with LA County Library Staff at Library Breakfast, 1988

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    Author Alex Haley with LA County Library Staff at Library Breakfast, 198

    Kaufman County

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    Map of Kaufman County, Texas including the Prairies and Lakes region
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