TEXAS DICTATIONS (Grayson County.) 1887.
H. H. Bancroft Collection
Bancroft Library, University of California at Berkeley

Department of Texas
L. S. Hatch, Manager

Denison TX
July 20, 1887

Taken from Thomas Fox

Mr. Fox was born in Ireland, Dec. 27, 1843. Parents were old residents of Ireland, having lived in Ireland all their lives. Irish for generations back. Mr. Fox's father was a farmer and he remained on the farm until 1865. He then went to London, England, and was employed at the Arsenal, remaining here 2 years and 5 months. He was then on the London Police force 2 years.

In 1870 he came to America and located at Haven, Conn. He was first employed by a farmer 1 year, then was foreman of St. RRy, having charge of all of the stock, remaining in Conn. until 1873, when he came to Texas. First was employed on the R.R. for about 1 year, then clerked a while and afterwards got into his present business. Mr. Fox came to Denison with not more than $500.00 and by his good business qualities today is worth $30,000.00. 

Married in Denison Nov. 1, 1882, to Miss Kate Sweeney. Has 1 son and 1 daughter.