This history of the life of Andrew A. McWhorter came by way of Grover M. McWhorter.
Andrew was the oldest son of Hugh and Mary McWhorter. He was 12 years old when his father moved from Ireland to America and settled in York County, South Carolina. Andrew was prominent in bringing the McWhorter Families to Madison and Grimes Counties of Texas. He had a splendid education (for the times) and could write a beautiful hand. He was a county clerk for some years. He also bought and sold land. He applied for grants in St. Augustine Co., and later (1842) moved to a permanent site on North Bedias Creek, about ten miles from the present site of Madisonville. The Indians made living hard at times, stealing their food, etc. Andrew was the first Elder of the Bethel Presbyterian Church. He also established the first school in the area. It was a small log building, had a cut out window, the floor was dirt and there was a chair for the teacher and rough benches along the wall for the students. Andrew also had a cotton gin that used water power. Andrew died in 1868 and is buried in the old Bethel Cemetery southwest of Madisonville, Texas. Their families are found in the book, Histories of Madison and Gimes Counties of Texas.
Hugh had purchased property in York Co., S.C.. In his will, he left his property to his son William providing that he would guarantee that his daughter Mary, who was handicapped, would be cared for. William later would sign his option over to George with the same provision. Later, after George died, his wife and two of William's children were listed in the census with Mary there also. Andrew was active as the County Clerk in York County for some time, also active in dealing in real estate. He purchased and sold several lots that were written up in land records. One piece was in Arkansas. This was in Hot Springs Co. near a small town known as Leola, southeast of Malvern, Arkansas. This land later sold to the International Paper Company. Sometime in the late 1830's Andrew and his family decided to move to Texas. Andrew's brothers, Thomas, John and William, moved to Gibson Co., Tennesee. There William was married and one of John's children was born. Later they moved west to Arkansas. Andrew and his family moved to Texas and into Angelina County, later to Grimes County. Back in York Co., S.C. Andrew's oldest daughter had married Mr. John Quirl (Sept 15 1831), Andrew's son John Richie was married and his daughter Jane Selena married a Mr. Byres. At this time Andrew's son Alexander was sent to Belfast Ireland for the Ministry.
The following quote is from the Bethel Presb. Church Sketches Reminiscences by E.L. Byers, Andrew's grandson. "In the fall of 1839 a small band of immigrants arrived consisting of the families of Andrew McWhorter, his two sons, James H. and John R., C. widow and her two children, William W. Byers, his son-in-law Thompson, R.S. Rayborn (who might have been a relative of Speaker of the House Sam Rayborn). They stopped near the site of Midway. There is a house still standing they used. The Indians lived there and were hostile and stole from small fields that were planted. Because of this supplies were hard to come by, so they cut fence rails for 50c a hundred to buy flour at $1.50 a bushel. Only one of them could cut a hundred a day, that was Mr. Rayborn."
In 1842 the McWhorters moved west of North Creek, 10 miles S/W from the present site of Madisonville that at that time was Montgomery Co.
In a letter written to Andrew's son Hugh Alexander McWhorter by Andrew, after Hugh had returned from Ireland, and dated July1, 1850, relates many happenings and conditions of the times. Addressed, McWhorter San Augustine Co, Texas Armies, from Grimes Co., Texas. "My Son, It has been so long since I wrote a line to you or anyone else, I have forgotten how to write at all. The last letter I wrote to you was dated Galveston about 22 Dec, 1848, to which I never received an answer. At Augustine I received from you a few lines and rejoiced that you were near to me and hoped to see you in a short time, circumstances unavoidable prevented me from going and I suppose you are not coming. So that pleasure of seeing you has so far been denied me. I hoped to see you at the time my grandson Wm. McWhorter went, but was to understand that you are not satisfied with Texas and dau. Mary is dissatisfied. I am sorry to hear that, but it is common most people dissatisfied at first but after some time they become reconciled and rather be there than anywhere else. I hope that it will be the same for her. I have but little news to write but will write little hoping to see you before long. My health is good and am able to walk about and see goings on and did limp after the plow for two weeks in order to save crops and I am sure that we will lose some of it at last. It is such times that we can do good plowing. It is raining hard and looks like it might last all day. Your Mother is in a low state of health two months ago. She was so low that no hope were entertained for her recovery but through the mercy of a kind Providence she is yet very weak and sorely afflicted with a cough that is distressing. We had several marriages in the neighborhood and among our friends. One week ago Elizabeth J Quirls was married to Mr. Putnam, last Thursday my son Andrew married a Miss Sarah E. McNair and on the same day Wm. B. McWhorter married a Miss Mary Ann McNair and on the same day Mr. Shannon married Miss Martha McNair. All three sisters were married on the same day and the same time. We had a fine dinner and amusement through evening. All came to my house the next day, where large friends and neighbors had a good dinner for Texas and all went home after enjoying each others Harmony, Love. And tomorrow week, my grandson Andrew McWhorter will wed Mary Ann . It would seem that they are not afraid of the scarcity of the corn this year although the crop looks bad. I heard from my son Wm. a few days ago family were in tolerable health. He has not heard of your being in Texas and will come in the ensuing winter. The family here is healthy, except for Dau. Louisa she is not well and was not able to be at past weddings but getting better. My son George is pretty bad off pains in his knees and legs. He has not been able to work for the past weeks. He is going to school today. Our friend John H. Byers is no more, last Saturday a week ago consumption the same complaint that your mother has. I stop for the present hoping that you and my daughter are in good health and enjoy more satisfaction in Texas now, and that you not be discourged so soon. Give my affectionate love to Daughter, you children and accept for yourself the well wishes of a long absent Father."
A. McWhorter to Daughter Mary, "You have never written to me but once or at least I have never received. Easter (Ester) and May think that it is not worthwhile to write a letter to you, let me assure you that I have not been guilty of this neglect, request you to write me again. Affectionately Yours: A. McWhorter."
Mr. McWhorter became a member of the Masonic Order, where I have not been able to uncover. Mr. Andrew McWhorter died in 1858 after burying three wives. A quote from Clair Kirk, "Andrew McWhorter and his brothers were true pioneers in the early Republic of Texas. It is no wonder that their families bequeathed to many fine and upstanding descendants. I have met many of them and I have yet to meet anyone more gracious and lovely as the McWhorter Clan." Most of Andrew's descendants live in or around East Texas. They have a reunion in Sept. each year in Bedias and all are welcome.
- Uncertain citation or year written.
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Andrew was the oldest son of Hugh and Mary McWhorter. He was 12 years old when his father moved from Ireland to America and settled in York County, South Carolina. Andrew was prominent in bringing the McWhorter Families to Madison and Grimes Counties of Texas. He had a splendid education (for the times) and could write a beautiful hand. He was a county clerk for some years. He also bought and sold land. He applied for grants in St. Augustine Co., and later (1842) moved to a permanent site on North Bedias Creek, about ten miles from the present site of Madisonville. The Indians made living hard at times, stealing their food, etc. Andrew was the first Elder of the Bethel Presbyterian Church. He also established the first school in the area. It was a small log building, had a cut out window, the floor was dirt and there was a chair for the teacher and rough benches along the wall for the students. Andrew also had a cotton gin that used water power. Andrew died in 1868 and is buried in the old Bethel Cemetery southwest of Madisonville, Texas. Their families are found in the book, Histories of Madison and Gimes Counties of Texas.
Hugh had purchased property in York Co., S.C.. In his will, he left his property to his son William providing that he would guarantee that his daughter Mary, who was handicapped, would be cared for. William later would sign his option over to George with the same provision. Later, after George died, his wife and two of William's children were listed in the census with Mary there also. Andrew was active as the County Clerk in York County for some time, also active in dealing in real estate. He purchased and sold several lots that were written up in land records. One piece was in Arkansas. This was in Hot Springs Co. near a small town known as Leola, southeast of Malvern, Arkansas. This land later sold to the International Paper Company. Sometime in the late 1830's Andrew and his family decided to move to Texas. Andrew's brothers, Thomas, John and William, moved to Gibson Co., Tennesee. There William was married and one of John's children was born. Later they moved west to Arkansas. Andrew and his family moved to Texas and into Angelina County, later to Grimes County. Back in York Co., S.C. Andrew's oldest daughter had married Mr. John Quirl (Sept 15 1831), Andrew's son John Richie was married and his daughter Jane Selena married a Mr. Byres. At this time Andrew's son Alexander was sent to Belfast Ireland for the Ministry.
The following quote is from the Bethel Presb. Church Sketches Reminiscences by E.L. Byers, Andrew's grandson. "In the fall of 1839 a small band of immigrants arrived consisting of the families of Andrew McWhorter, his two sons, James H. and John R., C. widow and her two children, William W. Byers, his son-in-law Thompson, R.S. Rayborn (who might have been a relative of Speaker of the House Sam Rayborn). They stopped near the site of Midway. There is a house still standing they used. The Indians lived there and were hostile and stole from small fields that were planted. Because of this supplies were hard to come by, so they cut fence rails for 50c a hundred to buy flour at $1.50 a bushel. Only one of them could cut a hundred a day, that was Mr. Rayborn."
In 1842 the McWhorters moved west of North Creek, 10 miles S/W from the present site of Madisonville that at that time was Montgomery Co.
In a letter written to Andrew's son Hugh Alexander McWhorter by Andrew, after Hugh had returned from Ireland, and dated July1, 1850, relates many happenings and conditions of the times. Addressed, McWhorter San Augustine Co, Texas Armies, from Grimes Co., Texas. "My Son, It has been so long since I wrote a line to you or anyone else, I have forgotten how to write at all. The last letter I wrote to you was dated Galveston about 22 Dec, 1848, to which I never received an answer. At Augustine I received from you a few lines and rejoiced that you were near to me and hoped to see you in a short time, circumstances unavoidable prevented me from going and I suppose you are not coming. So that pleasure of seeing you has so far been denied me. I hoped to see you at the time my grandson Wm. McWhorter went, but was to understand that you are not satisfied with Texas and dau. Mary is dissatisfied. I am sorry to hear that, but it is common most people dissatisfied at first but after some time they become reconciled and rather be there than anywhere else. I hope that it will be the same for her. I have but little news to write but will write little hoping to see you before long. My health is good and am able to walk about and see goings on and did limp after the plow for two weeks in order to save crops and I am sure that we will lose some of it at last. It is such times that we can do good plowing. It is raining hard and looks like it might last all day. Your Mother is in a low state of health two months ago. She was so low that no hope were entertained for her recovery but through the mercy of a kind Providence she is yet very weak and sorely afflicted with a cough that is distressing. We had several marriages in the neighborhood and among our friends. One week ago Elizabeth J Quirls was married to Mr. Putnam, last Thursday my son Andrew married a Miss Sarah E. McNair and on the same day Wm. B. McWhorter married a Miss Mary Ann McNair and on the same day Mr. Shannon married Miss Martha McNair. All three sisters were married on the same day and the same time. We had a fine dinner and amusement through evening. All came to my house the next day, where large friends and neighbors had a good dinner for Texas and all went home after enjoying each others Harmony, Love. And tomorrow week, my grandson Andrew McWhorter will wed Mary Ann . It would seem that they are not afraid of the scarcity of the corn this year although the crop looks bad. I heard from my son Wm. a few days ago family were in tolerable health. He has not heard of your being in Texas and will come in the ensuing winter. The family here is healthy, except for Dau. Louisa she is not well and was not able to be at past weddings but getting better. My son George is pretty bad off pains in his knees and legs. He has not been able to work for the past weeks. He is going to school today. Our friend John H. Byers is no more, last Saturday a week ago consumption the same complaint that your mother has. I stop for the present hoping that you and my daughter are in good health and enjoy more satisfaction in Texas now, and that you not be discourged so soon. Give my affectionate love to Daughter, you children and accept for yourself the well wishes of a long absent Father."
A. McWhorter to Daughter Mary, "You have never written to me but once or at least I have never received. Easter (Ester) and May think that it is not worthwhile to write a letter to you, let me assure you that I have not been guilty of this neglect, request you to write me again. Affectionately Yours: A. McWhorter."
Mr. McWhorter became a member of the Masonic Order, where I have not been able to uncover. Mr. Andrew McWhorter died in 1858 after burying three wives. A quote from Clair Kirk, "Andrew McWhorter and his brothers were true pioneers in the early Republic of Texas. It is no wonder that their families bequeathed to many fine and upstanding descendants. I have met many of them and I have yet to meet anyone more gracious and lovely as the McWhorter Clan." Most of Andrew's descendants live in or around East Texas. They have a reunion in Sept. each year in Bedias and all are welcome.
- Uncertain citation or year written.
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This history of the life of Andrew A. McWhorter came by way of Grover M. McWhorter.
Andrew was the oldest son of Hugh and Mary McWhorter. He was 12 years old when his father moved from Ireland to America and settled in York County, South Carolina. Andrew was prominent in bringing the McWhorter Families to Madison and Grimes Counties of Texas. He had a splendid education (for the times) and could write a beautiful hand. He was a county clerk for some years. He also bought and sold land. He applied for grants in St. Augustine Co., and later (1842) moved to a permanent site on North Bedias Creek, about ten miles from the present site of Madisonville. The Indians made living hard at times, stealing their food, etc. Andrew was the first Elder of the Bethel Presbyterian Church. He also established the first school in the area. It was a small log building, had a cut out window, the floor was dirt and there was a chair for the teacher and rough benches along the wall for the students. Andrew also had a cotton gin that used water power. Andrew died in 1868 and is buried in the old Bethel Cemetery southwest of Madisonville, Texas. Their families are found in the book, Histories of Madison and Gimes Counties of Texas.
Hugh had purchased property in York Co., S.C.. In his will, he left his property to his son William providing that he would guarantee that his daughter Mary, who was handicapped, would be cared for. William later would sign his option over to George with the same provision. Later, after George died, his wife and two of William's children were listed in the census with Mary there also. Andrew was active as the County Clerk in York County for some time, also active in dealing in real estate. He purchased and sold several lots that were written up in land records. One piece was in Arkansas. This was in Hot Springs Co. near a small town known as Leola, southeast of Malvern, Arkansas. This land later sold to the International Paper Company. Sometime in the late 1830's Andrew and his family decided to move to Texas. Andrew's brothers, Thomas, John and William, moved to Gibson Co., Tennesee. There William was married and one of John's children was born. Later they moved west to Arkansas. Andrew and his family moved to Texas and into Angelina County, later to Grimes County. Back in York Co., S.C. Andrew's oldest daughter had married Mr. John Quirl (Sept 15 1831), Andrew's son John Richie was married and his daughter Jane Selena married a Mr. Byres. At this time Andrew's son Alexander was sent to Belfast Ireland for the Ministry.
The following quote is from the Bethel Presb. Church Sketches Reminiscences by E.L. Byers, Andrew's grandson. "In the fall of 1839 a small band of immigrants arrived consisting of the families of Andrew McWhorter, his two sons, James H. and John R., C. widow and her two children, William W. Byers, his son-in-law Thompson, R.S. Rayborn (who might have been a relative of Speaker of the House Sam Rayborn). They stopped near the site of Midway. There is a house still standing they used. The Indians lived there and were hostile and stole from small fields that were planted. Because of this supplies were hard to come by, so they cut fence rails for 50c a hundred to buy flour at $1.50 a bushel. Only one of them could cut a hundred a day, that was Mr. Rayborn."
In 1842 the McWhorters moved west of North Creek, 10 miles S/W from the present site of Madisonville that at that time was Montgomery Co.
In a letter written to Andrew's son Hugh Alexander McWhorter by Andrew, after Hugh had returned from Ireland, and dated July1, 1850, relates many happenings and conditions of the times. Addressed, McWhorter San Augustine Co, Texas Armies, from Grimes Co., Texas. "My Son, It has been so long since I wrote a line to you or anyone else, I have forgotten how to write at all. The last letter I wrote to you was dated Galveston about 22 Dec, 1848, to which I never received an answer. At Augustine I received from you a few lines and rejoiced that you were near to me and hoped to see you in a short time, circumstances unavoidable prevented me from going and I suppose you are not coming. So that pleasure of seeing you has so far been denied me. I hoped to see you at the time my grandson Wm. McWhorter went, but was to understand that you are not satisfied with Texas and dau. Mary is dissatisfied. I am sorry to hear that, but it is common most people dissatisfied at first but after some time they become reconciled and rather be there than anywhere else. I hope that it will be the same for her. I have but little news to write but will write little hoping to see you before long. My health is good and am able to walk about and see goings on and did limp after the plow for two weeks in order to save crops and I am sure that we will lose some of it at last. It is such times that we can do good plowing. It is raining hard and looks like it might last all day. Your Mother is in a low state of health two months ago. She was so low that no hope were entertained for her recovery but through the mercy of a kind Providence she is yet very weak and sorely afflicted with a cough that is distressing. We had several marriages in the neighborhood and among our friends. One week ago Elizabeth J Quirls was married to Mr. Putnam, last Thursday my son Andrew married a Miss Sarah E. McNair and on the same day Wm. B. McWhorter married a Miss Mary Ann McNair and on the same day Mr. Shannon married Miss Martha McNair. All three sisters were married on the same day and the same time. We had a fine dinner and amusement through evening. All came to my house the next day, where large friends and neighbors had a good dinner for Texas and all went home after enjoying each others Harmony, Love. And tomorrow week, my grandson Andrew McWhorter will wed Mary Ann . It would seem that they are not afraid of the scarcity of the corn this year although the crop looks bad. I heard from my son Wm. a few days ago family were in tolerable health. He has not heard of your being in Texas and will come in the ensuing winter. The family here is healthy, except for Dau. Louisa she is not well and was not able to be at past weddings but getting better. My son George is pretty bad off pains in his knees and legs. He has not been able to work for the past weeks. He is going to school today. Our friend John H. Byers is no more, last Saturday a week ago consumption the same complaint that your mother has. I stop for the present hoping that you and my daughter are in good health and enjoy more satisfaction in Texas now, and that you not be discourged so soon. Give my affectionate love to Daughter, you children and accept for yourself the well wishes of a long absent Father."
A. McWhorter to Daughter Mary, "You have never written to me but once or at least I have never received. Easter (Ester) and May think that it is not worthwhile to write a letter to you, let me assure you that I have not been guilty of this neglect, request you to write me again. Affectionately Yours: A. McWhorter."
Mr. McWhorter became a member of the Masonic Order, where I have not been able to uncover. Mr. Andrew McWhorter died in 1858 after burying three wives. A quote from Clair Kirk, "Andrew McWhorter and his brothers were true pioneers in the early Republic of Texas. It is no wonder that their families bequeathed to many fine and upstanding descendants. I have met many of them and I have yet to meet anyone more gracious and lovely as the McWhorter Clan." Most of Andrew's descendants live in or around East Texas. They have a reunion in Sept. each year in Bedias and all are welcome.
- Uncertain citation or year written.
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Andrew was the oldest son of Hugh and Mary McWhorter. He was 12 years old when his father moved from Ireland to America and settled in York County, South Carolina. Andrew was prominent in bringing the McWhorter Families to Madison and Grimes Counties of Texas. He had a splendid education (for the times) and could write a beautiful hand. He was a county clerk for some years. He also bought and sold land. He applied for grants in St. Augustine Co., and later (1842) moved to a permanent site on North Bedias Creek, about ten miles from the present site of Madisonville. The Indians made living hard at times, stealing their food, etc. Andrew was the first Elder of the Bethel Presbyterian Church. He also established the first school in the area. It was a small log building, had a cut out window, the floor was dirt and there was a chair for the teacher and rough benches along the wall for the students. Andrew also had a cotton gin that used water power. Andrew died in 1868 and is buried in the old Bethel Cemetery southwest of Madisonville, Texas. Their families are found in the book, Histories of Madison and Gimes Counties of Texas.
Hugh had purchased property in York Co., S.C.. In his will, he left his property to his son William providing that he would guarantee that his daughter Mary, who was handicapped, would be cared for. William later would sign his option over to George with the same provision. Later, after George died, his wife and two of William's children were listed in the census with Mary there also. Andrew was active as the County Clerk in York County for some time, also active in dealing in real estate. He purchased and sold several lots that were written up in land records. One piece was in Arkansas. This was in Hot Springs Co. near a small town known as Leola, southeast of Malvern, Arkansas. This land later sold to the International Paper Company. Sometime in the late 1830's Andrew and his family decided to move to Texas. Andrew's brothers, Thomas, John and William, moved to Gibson Co., Tennesee. There William was married and one of John's children was born. Later they moved west to Arkansas. Andrew and his family moved to Texas and into Angelina County, later to Grimes County. Back in York Co., S.C. Andrew's oldest daughter had married Mr. John Quirl (Sept 15 1831), Andrew's son John Richie was married and his daughter Jane Selena married a Mr. Byres. At this time Andrew's son Alexander was sent to Belfast Ireland for the Ministry.
The following quote is from the Bethel Presb. Church Sketches Reminiscences by E.L. Byers, Andrew's grandson. "In the fall of 1839 a small band of immigrants arrived consisting of the families of Andrew McWhorter, his two sons, James H. and John R., C. widow and her two children, William W. Byers, his son-in-law Thompson, R.S. Rayborn (who might have been a relative of Speaker of the House Sam Rayborn). They stopped near the site of Midway. There is a house still standing they used. The Indians lived there and were hostile and stole from small fields that were planted. Because of this supplies were hard to come by, so they cut fence rails for 50c a hundred to buy flour at $1.50 a bushel. Only one of them could cut a hundred a day, that was Mr. Rayborn."
In 1842 the McWhorters moved west of North Creek, 10 miles S/W from the present site of Madisonville that at that time was Montgomery Co.
In a letter written to Andrew's son Hugh Alexander McWhorter by Andrew, after Hugh had returned from Ireland, and dated July1, 1850, relates many happenings and conditions of the times. Addressed, McWhorter San Augustine Co, Texas Armies, from Grimes Co., Texas. "My Son, It has been so long since I wrote a line to you or anyone else, I have forgotten how to write at all. The last letter I wrote to you was dated Galveston about 22 Dec, 1848, to which I never received an answer. At Augustine I received from you a few lines and rejoiced that you were near to me and hoped to see you in a short time, circumstances unavoidable prevented me from going and I suppose you are not coming. So that pleasure of seeing you has so far been denied me. I hoped to see you at the time my grandson Wm. McWhorter went, but was to understand that you are not satisfied with Texas and dau. Mary is dissatisfied. I am sorry to hear that, but it is common most people dissatisfied at first but after some time they become reconciled and rather be there than anywhere else. I hope that it will be the same for her. I have but little news to write but will write little hoping to see you before long. My health is good and am able to walk about and see goings on and did limp after the plow for two weeks in order to save crops and I am sure that we will lose some of it at last. It is such times that we can do good plowing. It is raining hard and looks like it might last all day. Your Mother is in a low state of health two months ago. She was so low that no hope were entertained for her recovery but through the mercy of a kind Providence she is yet very weak and sorely afflicted with a cough that is distressing. We had several marriages in the neighborhood and among our friends. One week ago Elizabeth J Quirls was married to Mr. Putnam, last Thursday my son Andrew married a Miss Sarah E. McNair and on the same day Wm. B. McWhorter married a Miss Mary Ann McNair and on the same day Mr. Shannon married Miss Martha McNair. All three sisters were married on the same day and the same time. We had a fine dinner and amusement through evening. All came to my house the next day, where large friends and neighbors had a good dinner for Texas and all went home after enjoying each others Harmony, Love. And tomorrow week, my grandson Andrew McWhorter will wed Mary Ann . It would seem that they are not afraid of the scarcity of the corn this year although the crop looks bad. I heard from my son Wm. a few days ago family were in tolerable health. He has not heard of your being in Texas and will come in the ensuing winter. The family here is healthy, except for Dau. Louisa she is not well and was not able to be at past weddings but getting better. My son George is pretty bad off pains in his knees and legs. He has not been able to work for the past weeks. He is going to school today. Our friend John H. Byers is no more, last Saturday a week ago consumption the same complaint that your mother has. I stop for the present hoping that you and my daughter are in good health and enjoy more satisfaction in Texas now, and that you not be discourged so soon. Give my affectionate love to Daughter, you children and accept for yourself the well wishes of a long absent Father."
A. McWhorter to Daughter Mary, "You have never written to me but once or at least I have never received. Easter (Ester) and May think that it is not worthwhile to write a letter to you, let me assure you that I have not been guilty of this neglect, request you to write me again. Affectionately Yours: A. McWhorter."
Mr. McWhorter became a member of the Masonic Order, where I have not been able to uncover. Mr. Andrew McWhorter died in 1858 after burying three wives. A quote from Clair Kirk, "Andrew McWhorter and his brothers were true pioneers in the early Republic of Texas. It is no wonder that their families bequeathed to many fine and upstanding descendants. I have met many of them and I have yet to meet anyone more gracious and lovely as the McWhorter Clan." Most of Andrew's descendants live in or around East Texas. They have a reunion in Sept. each year in Bedias and all are welcome.
- Uncertain citation or year written.
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