Football. Did you have ancestors that
played football? Or any other sports way
back when...like baseball? Have you
found pictures or rosters [etc] that have
helped you in your search for an "elusive"
family member?
I thought I'd share with you
this old photo of the University of
Texas Longhorn football team. My husband's
grandfather, Harry, and great-uncle Offie
played for the Longhorns during the years
of 1908 to 1911.
Front left: Harry N. Leonard, son
of an Irish immigrant, Professor William
Robert Leonard, who came to San Augustine, Texas
ca. 1872-74, and was a school teacher. He married
Bettie Thomas of San Augustine and W.R. would teach
at the old Henry College at Campbell, Texas,
and then go on to be the superintendent of the school
for the blind (Blind Institute) at Austin, Texas. I am told that one of Bettie Thomas Leonard's brother's had a son that lived/attended the Blind Institute. One day I hope to find out how W.R. got to America (which ship, etc.) and who his parents were.
Blessings to you,
Revis
