BURLESON, LEIGH
Leigh Burleson is a lawyer and one of the pioneer citizens of San Saba, and he is a member of the Burleson family of Texas, whose name has added luster to the history of the commonwealth. General Ed. Burleson, his grandfather's cousin, commanded a regiment at the battle of San Jacinto in 1836, and it was in his honor that Burleson County was named. Dr. Rufus Burleson, an uncle of Leigh Burleson, was the famous educator, founder and for many years president of Baylor University, while Albert Burleson, present congressman from Texas, is a grandson of the General Ed. Burleson above mentioned.
Richard and Sallie (Leigh) Burleson, the parents of Leigh Burleson, were born in northern Alabama, and coming to Texas in its early history they settled first in Washington county, but later moved from there to McLennan County. It was at the latter place that they reared their son Leigh, and his educational training was received in the old Waco University which was later merged into Baylor University. He was born in Washington county, Texas, in 1847. He studied law in the office of Coke, Herring and Anderson at Waco, one of the most prominent law firms of Texas in those days and admitted to the bar in 1873 he began practice in that city. But in 1876 he came to San Saba on account of impaired health, and for several years was engaged successfully in cattle ranching in San Saba County, owning a fine ranch at the mouth of Brady Creek, twenty miles west of San Saba. But in the meantime he had continued his interest in the legal profession, and after selling his ranch he devoted his efforts principally to the practice of law, and has achieved success in his profession. In addition he is prominently identified as a public spirited citizen in the commercial and agricultural development of his county, being associated with such enterprises as the building of the new railroad and the promotion of the great irrigation project which is being carried out by the San Saba River Irrigation Company, and for which Mr. Burleson is the attorney.
The San Saba River Irrigation Company was organized in February, 1909, succeeding an older company whose agitation for the development of irrigation and water power from the San Saba river in San Saba county was begun as early as 1892. The present company, however, put the project in practical shape, and at this writing is carrying it to a successful completion. The project involves the construction of an immense dam on the river at Doran's Canyon, about seventeen miles southwest of San Saba, the dam to be reinforced concrete seventy-two feet high and, by backing up the water, forming a lake covering about two thousand acres, with average depth of thirty feet. There are from forty to fifty thousand acres of rich land that can be irrigated from this lake. But before inaugurating construction on the dam and other works it is necessary that contracts guaranteeing co-operation be had with owners representing a minimum of twenty thousand acres of land. At present fifteen thousand acres have been contracted for. The project has been investigated by James D. Schuyler, the eminent hydraulic engineer who was selected by President Roosevelt to pass upon the Gatun dam. Mr. Schuyler's formal report on this project is favorable and highly commendatory, and besides his technical observations it is interesting to note his general conclusions as follows:
"My general impressions are entirely favorable to the enterprise, which appears to be destined to achieve an immediate success and to accomplish a rapid transformation in the San Saba Valley, bringing wealth, population, railways and good roads. The soil is unexcelled, the water supply ample and the slopes of the land are just about right for easy distribution of water. The climate is healthful, and the district bids fair to become populous and prosperous. From every point of view the enterprise appeals to me as a safe and desirable investment."
Mr. Burleson married Bee Moore, a daughter of Woods Moore, a noted pioneer of Bastrop County, and she is a sister of James Moore, a prominent businessman of Galveston. The Moore family is otherwise prominently connected with the commonwealth of Texas. Mr. and Mrs. Burleson have five children: Russell Burleson, for many years connected with the Murray and Ward Bank at San Saba; Lieutenant Richard Burleson, a graduate of West Point and now captain of the ordnance department in the Philippines; Worth Burleson, manager of the San Saba Oil Mill; and Wade Burleson and Mrs. Mary Leigh Price. Source: A History of Central and Western Texas, Vol 1, Captain B. B. Paddock,The Lewis Publishing Company, New York, 1911
Leigh Burleson is a lawyer and one of the pioneer citizens of San Saba, and he is a member of the Burleson family of Texas, whose name has added luster to the history of the commonwealth. General Ed. Burleson, his grandfather's cousin, commanded a regiment at the battle of San Jacinto in 1836, and it was in his honor that Burleson County was named. Dr. Rufus Burleson, an uncle of Leigh Burleson, was the famous educator, founder and for many years president of Baylor University, while Albert Burleson, present congressman from Texas, is a grandson of the General Ed. Burleson above mentioned.
Richard and Sallie (Leigh) Burleson, the parents of Leigh Burleson, were born in northern Alabama, and coming to Texas in its early history they settled first in Washington county, but later moved from there to McLennan County. It was at the latter place that they reared their son Leigh, and his educational training was received in the old Waco University which was later merged into Baylor University. He was born in Washington county, Texas, in 1847. He studied law in the office of Coke, Herring and Anderson at Waco, one of the most prominent law firms of Texas in those days and admitted to the bar in 1873 he began practice in that city. But in 1876 he came to San Saba on account of impaired health, and for several years was engaged successfully in cattle ranching in San Saba County, owning a fine ranch at the mouth of Brady Creek, twenty miles west of San Saba. But in the meantime he had continued his interest in the legal profession, and after selling his ranch he devoted his efforts principally to the practice of law, and has achieved success in his profession. In addition he is prominently identified as a public spirited citizen in the commercial and agricultural development of his county, being associated with such enterprises as the building of the new railroad and the promotion of the great irrigation project which is being carried out by the San Saba River Irrigation Company, and for which Mr. Burleson is the attorney.
The San Saba River Irrigation Company was organized in February, 1909, succeeding an older company whose agitation for the development of irrigation and water power from the San Saba river in San Saba county was begun as early as 1892. The present company, however, put the project in practical shape, and at this writing is carrying it to a successful completion. The project involves the construction of an immense dam on the river at Doran's Canyon, about seventeen miles southwest of San Saba, the dam to be reinforced concrete seventy-two feet high and, by backing up the water, forming a lake covering about two thousand acres, with average depth of thirty feet. There are from forty to fifty thousand acres of rich land that can be irrigated from this lake. But before inaugurating construction on the dam and other works it is necessary that contracts guaranteeing co-operation be had with owners representing a minimum of twenty thousand acres of land. At present fifteen thousand acres have been contracted for. The project has been investigated by James D. Schuyler, the eminent hydraulic engineer who was selected by President Roosevelt to pass upon the Gatun dam. Mr. Schuyler's formal report on this project is favorable and highly commendatory, and besides his technical observations it is interesting to note his general conclusions as follows:
"My general impressions are entirely favorable to the enterprise, which appears to be destined to achieve an immediate success and to accomplish a rapid transformation in the San Saba Valley, bringing wealth, population, railways and good roads. The soil is unexcelled, the water supply ample and the slopes of the land are just about right for easy distribution of water. The climate is healthful, and the district bids fair to become populous and prosperous. From every point of view the enterprise appeals to me as a safe and desirable investment."
Mr. Burleson married Bee Moore, a daughter of Woods Moore, a noted pioneer of Bastrop County, and she is a sister of James Moore, a prominent businessman of Galveston. The Moore family is otherwise prominently connected with the commonwealth of Texas. Mr. and Mrs. Burleson have five children: Russell Burleson, for many years connected with the Murray and Ward Bank at San Saba; Lieutenant Richard Burleson, a graduate of West Point and now captain of the ordnance department in the Philippines; Worth Burleson, manager of the San Saba Oil Mill; and Wade Burleson and Mrs. Mary Leigh Price. Source: A History of Central and Western Texas, Vol 1, Captain B. B. Paddock,The Lewis Publishing Company, New York, 1911
BURLESON, LEIGH
Leigh Burleson is a lawyer and one of the pioneer citizens of San Saba, and he is a member of the Burleson family of Texas, whose name has added luster to the history of the commonwealth. General Ed. Burleson, his grandfather's cousin, commanded a regiment at the battle of San Jacinto in 1836, and it was in his honor that Burleson County was named. Dr. Rufus Burleson, an uncle of Leigh Burleson, was the famous educator, founder and for many years president of Baylor University, while Albert Burleson, present congressman from Texas, is a grandson of the General Ed. Burleson above mentioned.
Richard and Sallie (Leigh) Burleson, the parents of Leigh Burleson, were born in northern Alabama, and coming to Texas in its early history they settled first in Washington county, but later moved from there to McLennan County. It was at the latter place that they reared their son Leigh, and his educational training was received in the old Waco University which was later merged into Baylor University. He was born in Washington county, Texas, in 1847. He studied law in the office of Coke, Herring and Anderson at Waco, one of the most prominent law firms of Texas in those days and admitted to the bar in 1873 he began practice in that city. But in 1876 he came to San Saba on account of impaired health, and for several years was engaged successfully in cattle ranching in San Saba County, owning a fine ranch at the mouth of Brady Creek, twenty miles west of San Saba. But in the meantime he had continued his interest in the legal profession, and after selling his ranch he devoted his efforts principally to the practice of law, and has achieved success in his profession. In addition he is prominently identified as a public spirited citizen in the commercial and agricultural development of his county, being associated with such enterprises as the building of the new railroad and the promotion of the great irrigation project which is being carried out by the San Saba River Irrigation Company, and for which Mr. Burleson is the attorney.
The San Saba River Irrigation Company was organized in February, 1909, succeeding an older company whose agitation for the development of irrigation and water power from the San Saba river in San Saba county was begun as early as 1892. The present company, however, put the project in practical shape, and at this writing is carrying it to a successful completion. The project involves the construction of an immense dam on the river at Doran's Canyon, about seventeen miles southwest of San Saba, the dam to be reinforced concrete seventy-two feet high and, by backing up the water, forming a lake covering about two thousand acres, with average depth of thirty feet. There are from forty to fifty thousand acres of rich land that can be irrigated from this lake. But before inaugurating construction on the dam and other works it is necessary that contracts guaranteeing co-operation be had with owners representing a minimum of twenty thousand acres of land. At present fifteen thousand acres have been contracted for. The project has been investigated by James D. Schuyler, the eminent hydraulic engineer who was selected by President Roosevelt to pass upon the Gatun dam. Mr. Schuyler's formal report on this project is favorable and highly commendatory, and besides his technical observations it is interesting to note his general conclusions as follows:
"My general impressions are entirely favorable to the enterprise, which appears to be destined to achieve an immediate success and to accomplish a rapid transformation in the San Saba Valley, bringing wealth, population, railways and good roads. The soil is unexcelled, the water supply ample and the slopes of the land are just about right for easy distribution of water. The climate is healthful, and the district bids fair to become populous and prosperous. From every point of view the enterprise appeals to me as a safe and desirable investment."
Mr. Burleson married Bee Moore, a daughter of Woods Moore, a noted pioneer of Bastrop County, and she is a sister of James Moore, a prominent businessman of Galveston. The Moore family is otherwise prominently connected with the commonwealth of Texas. Mr. and Mrs. Burleson have five children: Russell Burleson, for many years connected with the Murray and Ward Bank at San Saba; Lieutenant Richard Burleson, a graduate of West Point and now captain of the ordnance department in the Philippines; Worth Burleson, manager of the San Saba Oil Mill; and Wade Burleson and Mrs. Mary Leigh Price. Source: A History of Central and Western Texas, Vol 1, Captain B. B. Paddock,The Lewis Publishing Company, New York, 1911
Leigh Burleson is a lawyer and one of the pioneer citizens of San Saba, and he is a member of the Burleson family of Texas, whose name has added luster to the history of the commonwealth. General Ed. Burleson, his grandfather's cousin, commanded a regiment at the battle of San Jacinto in 1836, and it was in his honor that Burleson County was named. Dr. Rufus Burleson, an uncle of Leigh Burleson, was the famous educator, founder and for many years president of Baylor University, while Albert Burleson, present congressman from Texas, is a grandson of the General Ed. Burleson above mentioned.
Richard and Sallie (Leigh) Burleson, the parents of Leigh Burleson, were born in northern Alabama, and coming to Texas in its early history they settled first in Washington county, but later moved from there to McLennan County. It was at the latter place that they reared their son Leigh, and his educational training was received in the old Waco University which was later merged into Baylor University. He was born in Washington county, Texas, in 1847. He studied law in the office of Coke, Herring and Anderson at Waco, one of the most prominent law firms of Texas in those days and admitted to the bar in 1873 he began practice in that city. But in 1876 he came to San Saba on account of impaired health, and for several years was engaged successfully in cattle ranching in San Saba County, owning a fine ranch at the mouth of Brady Creek, twenty miles west of San Saba. But in the meantime he had continued his interest in the legal profession, and after selling his ranch he devoted his efforts principally to the practice of law, and has achieved success in his profession. In addition he is prominently identified as a public spirited citizen in the commercial and agricultural development of his county, being associated with such enterprises as the building of the new railroad and the promotion of the great irrigation project which is being carried out by the San Saba River Irrigation Company, and for which Mr. Burleson is the attorney.
The San Saba River Irrigation Company was organized in February, 1909, succeeding an older company whose agitation for the development of irrigation and water power from the San Saba river in San Saba county was begun as early as 1892. The present company, however, put the project in practical shape, and at this writing is carrying it to a successful completion. The project involves the construction of an immense dam on the river at Doran's Canyon, about seventeen miles southwest of San Saba, the dam to be reinforced concrete seventy-two feet high and, by backing up the water, forming a lake covering about two thousand acres, with average depth of thirty feet. There are from forty to fifty thousand acres of rich land that can be irrigated from this lake. But before inaugurating construction on the dam and other works it is necessary that contracts guaranteeing co-operation be had with owners representing a minimum of twenty thousand acres of land. At present fifteen thousand acres have been contracted for. The project has been investigated by James D. Schuyler, the eminent hydraulic engineer who was selected by President Roosevelt to pass upon the Gatun dam. Mr. Schuyler's formal report on this project is favorable and highly commendatory, and besides his technical observations it is interesting to note his general conclusions as follows:
"My general impressions are entirely favorable to the enterprise, which appears to be destined to achieve an immediate success and to accomplish a rapid transformation in the San Saba Valley, bringing wealth, population, railways and good roads. The soil is unexcelled, the water supply ample and the slopes of the land are just about right for easy distribution of water. The climate is healthful, and the district bids fair to become populous and prosperous. From every point of view the enterprise appeals to me as a safe and desirable investment."
Mr. Burleson married Bee Moore, a daughter of Woods Moore, a noted pioneer of Bastrop County, and she is a sister of James Moore, a prominent businessman of Galveston. The Moore family is otherwise prominently connected with the commonwealth of Texas. Mr. and Mrs. Burleson have five children: Russell Burleson, for many years connected with the Murray and Ward Bank at San Saba; Lieutenant Richard Burleson, a graduate of West Point and now captain of the ordnance department in the Philippines; Worth Burleson, manager of the San Saba Oil Mill; and Wade Burleson and Mrs. Mary Leigh Price. Source: A History of Central and Western Texas, Vol 1, Captain B. B. Paddock,The Lewis Publishing Company, New York, 1911
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