section 7

 

My grandfather acquired Section 7, east of New Deal, in February 1939 from Mrs. Myrta Bacon at a price of $16,000 -- or $25.00 an acre.  For decades this was viable farmland producing bales of cotton.  After his death, the land passed into different hands and was parceled.  Last year my nephew Seth, Mr. Bill's great-grandson, purchased the northern portion of the section.  The south half is no longer farmed; horses graze the reverted pastureland.

 

My dad was released from the hospital today about noon--by 1:30 we were in the pickup surveying the crops.

 

Section 7

Lubbock County, Texas