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Lamkin
History
"Lamkin ... was named for George Lamkin, who donated the land for the
town. By 1884 Lamkin had a post office, and by 1890 its population of twenty-five
was also served by a general store...."
From Handbook of Texas Online
Lamkin
Texas ForumSubject:
Lamkin, Texas
I just looked at your information for Lamkin, Texas and saw 2 pictures. My father
owned the red brick buildings in the first picture in the 70's and 80's. My parents
thought about opening up a restaurant in them for years, but it just never happened.
They both grew up in Lamkin. My dad, Jack Burt was born in 1927. My mom, Madeline
Jackson, was born in 1929. She also was on the girls basketball team. My aunt
Emily Jackson had a beauty shop in Lamkin in the 70's and 80's. My grandmother,
Annie Mae Jackson, lived in Lamkin until she died. At one point she was a cook
at the Lamkin School many years ago. My grandmother and grandfather had a gas
station when my mom was small, my grandmother once pumped gas for Bonnie
and Clyde. My parents and relatives are buried at Gentry's Mill Cemetery.
- Ron Clark, April 24, 2011
Subject: Lamkin and other towns
Just wanted you to know that I really appreciate the information you have provided
on the small towns in Central Texas (Lamkin, Pottsville,
Cranfills Gap, Fairy,
etc) My father's family--way back --lived in those towns. Daddy was born in Lamkin
in 1918 when there was a railroad three barbers, a couple of banks, a couple of
general stores and schools and my aunt even played on the high school ladies basketball
team! It was quite a town. Daddy is buried at Toliver cemetery alongside his grandparents
(d.1895) and some of their kids (D.1899 1920) His family was kin to the Neal family
and they were great friends with the Dalton family who moved to Hamilton.
My maiden name is Clayton and my great-grandparents helped to establish the Primitive
Baptist church in Lamkin. Thanks again for the hard work you all have done. Even
though those towns are dead or dying, it is nice to have some memories stirred
up. - Laura Mosier, August 14, 2004 |
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