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Thomas Galbreath
23 Mar 1823 – 23 Apr 1902
| Birth | 23 Mar 1823 |
| Death | 23 Apr 1902 |
| Cemetery | Devine Evergreen Cemetery Devine , Medina County , Texas , USA |
| Added by | Donna Schulte Loth on 02 May 2025 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/156457132 |
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1860 Census: Lived in Castroville. Married to Jane Galbreath Children: Frank, Mary and Baby Galbreath 1870 Census: Lived in Castroville. Married to Jane Galbreath Children: (Robert Frank) Frank Born 1853, Isaac born 1857 and Elizabeth born 1859 1880 Census: Lived in Medina County Married to Nancy J Children: Frank R 1900 Census: Lived in Medina County Married to 2nd wife: Mary A (Shores) I believe (based on 1850 Census) that Nancy Jane lived in Bastrop Texas during 1850's with her parents, Frances and Julia Winans. Additional note about daughter Elizabeth Galbreath Heath who is buried in Hondo Cemetery along side her husband James Heath: In 1872 occurred the marriage of Mr. Jams Heath and Miss Eliza Galbreath, who was born in this state, September 10, 1859, a daughter of Thomas and Nancy Jane (Winans) Galbreath, the former a native of Georgia, while the latter was born in Illinois. The father on coming to Texas, first located in Caldwell county. Mrs. Galbreath was a daughter of Francis Winans, a native of Illinois, who came to Texas at an early day and settled in Bastrop county, where he became a prominent farmer and slave owner, but he later sold out and removed to Atascosa county, subsequent to which time he made a prospecting trip to Honduras, remaining there nine years, during which time he was engaged in the fruit business. He once more returned to Texas, where he spent his remaining days, his death occurring in Bastrop county. He was a native of Pennsylvania and of German descent, and during his residence in Texas he won the respect and good will of a large circle of friends. He was twice married and by his first union had one son, Isaac, a resident of Missouri, while eleven children were born of the second marriage, these being: Eliza A., who became the wife of J. Billingsly; Nancy Jane, who wedded Thomas Galbreath; William, who served in the war; Caroline, the wife of G. Wheat; Edward, who also served in the Confederate army; Emily, the wife of T. T. Teel; Robert, who died during his service in the army; Lewis, who died when young; Frank, a stock farmer; Rosette, the wife of John Nix; and Mrs. Melvina Smith. The parents and children were all identified with the Christian church. To Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Galbreath were born three children: Frank, of Devine, Texas; Isaac, who met his death at the hands of the Indians, when a youth of seventeen years; and Eliza, who is now Mrs. Heath. The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Heath has been blessed with six children: Thomas, who is engaged in the stock business; Nora, at home: Frank, who is a bookkeeper; Robert, Ira and Hazel, all still under the parental roof. All have been afforded liberal educational advantages. The family are prominent in the social circles of Hondo, and the hospitality of their own pleasant home is greatly enjoyed by their many friends. [A Twentieth Century History of Southwest Texas, Volume 2, 1907, pages 187-188]
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