: The Life of Me: An Autobiography by Johnson Clarence Edgar - Johnson Clarence Edgar 1906-1994; Johnson family; Fisher County (Tex.) History; Fisher County (Tex.) Biography Biographies

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PREFACE This writing grew out of a request from my daughter, Anita, that I write to her concerning me, my family, my parents and their families; how we lived, how we grew up; our ideals, our customs, and our social life.

The original writings were in the form of letters written to Anita during the last few years. When my sons, Dennis and Larry, learned of the letters, they also asked for copies.

As I began writing, I soon realized that I knew very little about the details of the lives of my parents and grandparents.

So I set out to tell my children a few things about myself and to leave unmentioned some things which I do not want them to know about me. I also included some things about a few kinfolks and neighbors who had a part in molding the character whom my children now refer to as "Dad."

It was hoped that the letters would aid in their better understanding of how certain teachings and ideals had been handed down through generations, and that they might better understand why they grew up under those rules and customs.

Others also may be interested in the way one family lived in the Southwest around the turn of the century and later.

Clarence Edgar Johnson

The house where I was born

Smokehouse at the Flint farm. Clarence, Earl, Joel, Albert, and Susie.

Our Exum home

The lake by our front yard

Sunday morning, going to church

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