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20140371-75
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A transcript of a Interview of Fort Worth Men, this one including William Jesse Boaz. Boaz was born in Hickman County, Kentucky in 1840. The transcript gives a brief introduction to the other members of Boaz's family, including the immigration of his father and uncles. Boaz followed his family to Texas in 1860 after finalizing the family farm back in Kentucky. In 1862, Boax enlisted in the 15th Texas Calvery under Colonel George H. Sweet. Boaz recalls that the regiment was part of General Deshter's Brigade that was engaged in the Trans-Mississippi department. He also recalls the brigade being captured at Arkansas Post on January 1, 1863. Boaz escaped and settled in Birdville, starting a small cattle farm. The rest of the transcript is detailing various events of his life.
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Works Progress Administration, Federal Writers' Project. Fort Worth City Guide Draft and Records.
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AR316-4-10
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