" Ancestor Hunter * " for 12 years · 8 months but now I'm "Ancestor - Hunter".

Please NOTE: The "message boards" are for "general messages only" and because of my workload I seldom read them. Therefore, please use the "Edit Function" on the individual Memorial, for all requests.

This is a joint account for my wife and I. For 35+ years, we have been researching several families, many of whom lived in the Central and South Texas.

We will be more than glad to add info, obits, bios, or do corrections to any memorial I create or manage.

In some cases, we are willing to transfer beyond the Find A Grave guidelines. When requesting any transfer (no group transfers, please), be sure to state your relationship to the individual.

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To avoid confusion, save everyone's time and minimize mistakes, please use the EDIT tab on the specific Memorial, in question, as I will only make Transfers, edits, family links, or any other changes when I receive a request using the EDIT tab. The "message boards" are for "general messages" not for edit request.

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It is good practice to always do a thorough general search for duplicates, not just in a specific cemetery, before entering any memorial.

I will never intentionally create an invalid duplicate.

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Being intentionally rude to anyone is not in my nature and I always endeavor to live by "The Golden Rule."

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A special note about the Abilene State School Cemetery:

First of all, I will be more than happy to add bios and links to family members. In general, I would love to see these memorials managed by family and will happily transfer to family members.

Almost by happenstance, I have lot of information which includes personally knowing the original architect and construction supervisor of the original institution (1903/4). The Cemetery is located on property of what is now named the "Abilene State Supported Living Center."

A little history: The epileptic colony was built on a 640-acre tract of donated land during 1902 and 1904. Brick buildings were constructed on forty acres which constituted the colony proper. Of the remaining 600 acres, 400 were under cultivation and 200 were in pasture (for the use of the colony). As you might have gathered, the Colony was designed and built be be a totally self-contained community.

The colony admitted its first patients on March 26, 1904. The state provided free treatment for indigent patients; others paid five dollars a week. This facility has gone through several name changes during its 120+ years of existence.