Descriptive Summary
Gayle, Alexander T., 1815-1857
Gayle, Alexander T., Papers
1830-1865
Materials are written in English.
1926
1 vol.
Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The
University of Texas at Austin
Correspondence, certificates,
financial papers, and broadsides comprise the Alexander T. Gayle Papers, 1830-1865.
The collection pertains to economic development of Southern Texas; Gayle’s
activities as captain and owner of the brig Argo; his business matters with a
brother; and his political career.
Biographical Note
Born in Virginia, Alexander T. Gayle (1815-1857) married Frances A. Sutherland. He
trained as a civil engineer and operated the brig Argo
between New Orleans, Louisiana, and Galveston, Texas. After moving to Texas in 1836,
he raised cattle and sheep as well as bred horses with the help of several slaves.
In 1844, Gayle relocated to Texana and seven years later founded an Episcopal Church
there. A loyal democrat, he became Jackson County commissioner in 1850 and county
surveyor in 1852.
Source:
Handbook of Texas Online, s.v. Gayle, Alexander T.,
http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/GG/fga46.html
(accessed July 19, 2010).
Scope and Contents
Correspondence, certificates, financial papers, and broadsides comprise the Alexander
T. Gayle Papers, 1830-1865. The collection pertains to economic development of
Southern Texas; Gayle’s activities as captain and owner of the brig Argo; his business maters with a brother; and his
political career.
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research use.
Index Terms
Subjects (Persons)
Gayle, Alexander T., 1815-1857 --
Archives.
Gayle, Frances A.
Gayle, G. S.
Gayle, Joshua
Gayle, William B.
Lea, Pryor
Menefee, John S.
Rogers, John A., Sr.
Places
Texas -- Commerce
Texas -- Politics and
government.
Mathews County (Va.)
Austin County (Tex.)
Chappell Hill (Tex.)
Goliad (Tex.)
Indianola (Tex.)
Jackson County (Tex.)
Milam County (Tex.)
Texana (Tex.)
Preferred Citation
Alexander T. Gayle Papers, 1830-1865, Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The
University of Texas at Austin.
Processing Information
Basic processing and cataloging of this collection was supported with funds from the
National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) for the Briscoe
Center’s “History Revealed: Bringing Collections to Light project,” 2009-2011.
Detailed Description of the Papers
Inventory
2D209
Papers, 1830-1865