Well, The East Montgomery County Historical Society
Meetings in 2009, are wrapping up for the year-
And an interesting one we had, is the message that
is quite clear.
HIGHLIGHT OF THE YEAR
Kati Thornton, a senior at Splendora High School,
was presented with a check for $100 at our April 14th
meeting, for the creation of our logo, for The East
Montgomery County Historical Society.
During March, we listened to Judge Metts, Justice of
the Peace, Precinct 4-
Talk about his family history, the Town of Security,
and so much more.
In April, Lonnie Needham spoke all about the Needham's
family history-
A family that lived off of Northpark, before it was paved,
and has deep roots in East Montgomery County.
May, brought us Mr. Monte Lane and Mr. Roy Roy Harris,
the former heavyweight boxer, from Grangerland/Cut 'n"
Shoot-
These two had interesting stories, without dispute.
June, was highlighted by Mr. Larry Spasic, from the San
Jacinto Battleground-
A speaker coming from where much Texas history can be
found.
July, was the month that our Historian Barbara Hamilton,
did so well and perfectly-
"Ways to Display and Share Family History".
In August, Precinct 4 Constable Rowdy Hayden-
Gave us details, about his family, from way back when.
In September, Kameron Searle, gave us the history of
Montgomery County, The Lake Creek Settlement-
Much time digging into the past, was time well spent.
October, brought Jerry Blunt and Ford family member
Elbert Ford-
Very local history, during our meeting, was revealed
and soared.
November, brought us Mr. and Mrs. Rayford Duke, Rayford
a descendant of Jeremiah Profit Duke and Mary Elizabeth
Tullis Duke, in grand East Montgomery County style-
We learned much from them, as they chatted with us for a
while.
R. B. Tullis was the brother of
Mary Elizabeth Tullis Duke.
Join us in 2010, as we begin anew-
As much more history in East
Montgomery County,there is to acrue.
Mary Elizabeth Rumsey
East Montgomery County
