Briggs, George E.
Pioneer Ward County, Texas family. In 1890, George and Mattie (husband and wife) moved to Bastow, Texas from Midland. The couple had pursued successful ventures in California and Colorado. George helped organize Ward County in 1892 and promoted its agricultural prospects. The Briggs interests have included mining and oil. The family home is Barstow's oldest building.
From the description of Family papers, 1866-1972. (Texas Tech University). WorldCat record id: 25073740
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| creatorOf | Briggs, George E. Family papers, 1866-1972. | Texas Tech University Libraries, Academic Library |
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| associatedWith | Briggs family. | family |
| associatedWith | Briggs, George E. III. | person |
| 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 |
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| Irrigation farming |
| Mineral industries |
| Mineral industries |
| Oil and gas leases |
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