John Herndon James papers, 1812-1938.
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Devine and Simpson (San Antonio, Tex.)
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James, John, 1819-1877
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John James (1819-1877) was an early land surveyor and developer in Texas, arriving in 1837 from Nova Scotia . His work reestablished the borders of the land grant of San Antonio, platted the town of Castroville, and surveyed numerous properties in unsettled areas, among other activities. James was also involved in the development of Fort Davis, Fort Stockton, and Bandera . From the guide to the John James Papers, 1849-1868, (Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University o...
Simpson and James (San Antonio, Tex.)
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James, John H. (John Herndon), 1852-1912
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Born in San Antonio, Texas to prominent surveyor and businessman John James, John H. James received his law degree from Harvard, and returned to San Antonio to practice. A partner with Isaac P. Simpson in the firm Simpson and James, James was involved in a wide-ranging legal practice until his appointment as Chief Justice of the newly-formed Fourth District Court of Civil Appeals. From the description of John Herndon James papers, 1812-1938. (Daughters of the...
Simpson, Isaac P., 1832-1896.
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