Briggs, George E. 20. Jh.
Variant namesIrrigated farming began in Ward County, Texas, before the turn of the century, utilizing waters of the Pecos, tributary streams and spring systems.
From the guide to the George E. Briggs and Mrs. Jack Donnell Photograph Collection, SWCPC 375., 1894-1900, (Southwest Collection/Special Collections Library, Texas Tech University)
The Briggs were a pioneer Ward County, Texas, family. In 1890, George Sr. and Mattie (husband and wife) moved to Barstow, Texas, from Midland after several successful ventures in California and Colorado. George helped organize Ward County in 1892 and promoted its agricultural prospects. The Briggs' interests have also included mining and oil. The family home is Barstow's oldest building.
From the guide to the George E. Briggs Family Papers, S113. 1., 1866-1972 and undated, (Southwest Collection/Special Collections Library, Texas Tech University)
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| creatorOf | George E. Briggs Family Papers, S113. 1., 1866-1972 and undated | Southwest Collection/Special Collections Libary, Texas Tech University | |
| creatorOf | George E. Briggs and Mrs. Jack Donnell Photograph Collection, SWCPC 375., 1894-1900 | Southwest Collection/Special Collections Libary, Texas Tech University |
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| Relation | Name | |
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| associatedWith | Briggs family | family |
| associatedWith | Briggs, George E., Jr. | person |
| associatedWith | Briggs, Mary K. | person |
| associatedWith | Briggs, Mattie | person |
| associatedWith | Chase, Zada Briggs | person |
| associatedWith | Pioneer Canal Company (Barstow, Tex.) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Texas Salt Company (Barstow, Tex.) | corporateBody |
| Place Name | Admin Code | Country | |
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| Barstow (Tex.) |
| Subject |
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| Agricultural Equipment |
| Agriculture |
| Banks |
| Barstow (Tex.) |
| Bridges, Jack |
| Briggs, George E |
| Buildings |
| Canals |
| Churches |
| Corn |
| Cotton |
| Donnell, Mrs. Jack |
| Irrigation |
| Irrigation farming |
| Jenson, Brooks |
| Mineral industries |
| Mineral industries |
| Mules |
| Oil and gas leases |
| Onions |
| Railroads |
| Stables |
| Wagons |
| Occupation |
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| Activity |
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Person
Birth 1900
Male
