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The Espy family settled in Pennsylvania in the 1720s, reached Texas in the 1830s, and came to Schleicher County in 1900, spanning 265 years and 9 generations by 1990. Hugh Stockton and Annie L. Harrell Espy's family included Nettie Mae, Sarah E., Thomas H., Ruth, and Howard D. Thomas and Howard were progressive ranchers, community leaders, and enthusiastic horsemen. Thomas Harrell Espy (1894-1951) married Thelma Turney in 1919, and Harrell Turney "Wampus" Espy (1921-1964) was a World War II veteran, rancher, avid game hunter, and horseman. The family also included Allison Espy Powers and James Houston Powers, Gail Espy Weeks and Victor Hugo Schoenewolf III. Howard D. Espy (1904-1958) married Mary Leontine Watson in 1937, and their family included Tom, Elaine E. Whitehead and Walter Espy, Lea, and Kelly, as well as Mary John E. Phinizy and William Espy, Mary Kate.
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