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| Format | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Title, Analytic | Johann Jacob Groos: Texas Land Commissioner from January 20, 1874 - June 15, 1878 |
| Journal Title | The Journal (German-Texan Heritage Society) |
| Date of Publication | Spring 2010 |
| Volume ID | 32 |
| Issue ID | 1 |
| Location in Work | 36-37 |
| ISSN | 0730-3106 |
| Abstract | Johann Jacob Groos was the second German immigrant since the Civil War to head the General Land Office in Texas. Born in Offenbach, Germany in 1824, Groos and his wife moved to Texas in 1845. He served in the Confederate Militia during the Civil War, was mayor of New Braunfels, and was elected Texas Land Commissioner. |
| Notes | Taken from the publication of the Archives and Records program of the Texas General Land Office, Saving Texas History. . . . This particular edition covered Germans to Texas. |
| Call Number | MKI Periodicals |
| MKI Terms | German Americans -- Texas/ History/ 19th century |