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Shirley, no names ringing a bell. I was born in '55/Houston. My father's name was
Frank, married Virgina Brown-Condry. I have 2 brothers Wayne Frank & David Lee (aka
Corky). David was named after my fathers older brother who died in WW1 in France. He
also had a brother, Herman & a sister (whos name has slipped my mind). Family history
is sketchy as I was very young & did not know many of these people. I do know that my
father had a cousin who was also a nephew by blood and/or marriage. He is still living in
Houston - Gene McCaleb. I have a partial copy of a newspaper article atttributed to my
great or great-great grandfather. This reprint recalls the impression of a 17yr. old
Castleberry arriving on the banks of Buffalo Bayou by a cart driven by 2 long horns &
his impression of Houstons mud streets, few structures, banks & saloons mainly. He
came from Rusk, TX. My father & grandfather were carpenters/builders. I know I am
leaving out many names - I'll have to ask a!
few questions of my brothers to get my facts straight. I do know this about my
Grandmother Nora. She was a cold, formal distant person. My dad's father passed
before I was born. I was told he was exactly the opposite - lively and friendly -
everyone loved his company & he theirs.