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I love a good historical mystery. TOT reader Nancy Hutzler found this old photo in in a stack of papers and keepsakes that belonged to her great aunt, Roxie Teague Van Pelt. Roxie lived her life mostly in Mason County but briefly lived in McCulloch and San Saba counties. The notation on the back says "There are 7 graves under this tree. 5 were killed by the Indians". Nancy is trying to determine just where this tree was or hopefully still is. She guesses that the tree is in one of those three counties or possibly Llano County. Anyone recognize this tree and/or a hint on the graves? If y'all know somebody who lives in one of those counties please share this. Hopefully, somebody knows something.

Thank you, Nancy! It would be great if somebody recognized this. In the meantime, it's a cool photo just on its own merits. ... See MoreSee Less

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