Fox, Lorena Hillyer, 1901-1986

The wife of Jesse E. Fox, Lorena Katherine Hillyer Fox (1901-1986) was born in Louise, Texas, to D. D. and Elisa Fischer Hillyer (1878-1967), the daughter of Katherine Schall-Fischer (1839-1908). Following her graduation from the University of Texas at Austin, Fox taught English and speech for high schools in Louise, Austin, and other Texas school districts. She served as historian or secretary for social organizations, including the United Daughters of the Confederacy, Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Austin Kwill Klub, Austin Area Garden Council, and Capitol Area Chrysanthemum Society, for which her husband served as president. An amateur historian and writer, Fox wrote numerous articles on Texas and early pioneers, including Rev. John Freeman Hillyer and his wife Mary Adeline Biscoe Hillyer.

From the guide to the Fox, Lorena Hillyer, papers 70-048; 70-077; 71-080; 73-086; 80-027; 85-225., 1756-1972, (Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin)

The wife of Jesse E. Fox, Lorena Katherine Hillyer Fox (1901-1986) was born in Louise, Texas, to D. D. and Elisa Fischer Hillyer (1878-1967), the daughter of Katherine Schall-Fischer (1839-1908).

Following her graduation from the University of Texas at Austin, Fox taught English and speech for high schools in Louise, Austin, and other Texas school districts. She served as historian or secretary for social organizations, including the United Daughters of the Confederacy, Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Austin Kwill Klub, Austin Area Garden Council, and Capitol Area Chrysanthemum Society, for which her husband served as president. An amateur historian and writer, Fox wrote numerous articles on Texas and early pioneers, including Rev. John Freeman Hillyer and his wife Mary Adeline Biscoe Hillyer.

From the description of Fox, Lorena Hillyer Papers, 1756-1972 (University of Texas Libraries). WorldCat record id: 773946293