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It should be recognized that history recorded here is for enjoyment of the reader instead of establishing factual statistics. Each family history represents MEMORIES of the past! Therefore, each manuscript has been printed in the "original" style as far as possible in order to retain its individuality and distinctive characteristics. ...Members of the Lipscomb County Historical Survey Committee worked several years researching record files, studying biographical notes and interviewing pioneers to obtain information for this book. Therefore, the committee takes this opportunity to acknowledge cooperation and assistance of local pioneers, and members of their family, in sharing their personal biographies and photographs with us in this venture to record same for posterity. ...Our wish is that the reader may enjoy and appreciate this effort. "All information found within was furnished to the editors by the indicated contributors. We do not authenticate or verify any of the published accounts. The thoughts , opinions ,and presumptions contained herein are not necessarily those of the editors and publishers."