Boaz, Willis L.

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The Boaz family came to Texas from Murray, Kentucky in 1873. The family has numerous ties to Fort Worth and Tarrant County including the founding of Benbrook, Texas; the founding and growth of Southern Methodist University; and parks, streets and landmarks named for members of the Boaz family. Various members of the Boaz family were successful in land, cattle and the banking industry.

From the description of Boaz, Willis L. papers, 1915-1996. (Fort Worth Library). WorldCat record id: 413614029

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