Vintage Family History

In 1877 a man named James Monroe Camberon started a new generation of families. He and all his family were born in Mississippi.


They came to Texas in 1890. They came by covered wagon. When they reached a river to cross into Texas there was a toll fee. The fee was 50 cents. They did not have the money. They camped on the river bank for several months until another wagon came through, and borrowed the 50 cents from them and crossed into Texas.

After arriving into Texas, a later generation was born. As it turned out, it was the beginning of my grandparents on my mother's side of family. I loved them dearly and they lived very long, hard lives. In 1941, they put up everything they had to borrow $100.

They did not even fall into any of the following depression earnings:

Hired farm hand:
$216 Annually

Preacher:
$831 Annually

Registered Nurse:
$936 Annually

This may not be normal VTT, but it was my very first one, and you have to agree it is vintage history. Take care till next time.

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