Robert Williamson and George Glasscock Sr.

The Thomas Family

In the middle of a world war, two Texas lovebirds tied the knot and embarked on a journey that would leave an impact on the city of Georgetown for decades. When J.D. Thomas unexpectedly passes away, Laura Thomas is left with five children to provide for and no knowledge about business. Still, she rolls up her sleeves and provides not only for her family, but also her community in the process.

Robert Williamson and George Glasscock Sr.

Many people drive through or live in Williamson County and/or Georgetown, Texas without ever thinking twice about how those places got their names - I know I have. In today's epsiode, we explore the lives of Robert McAlpin Williamson, the namesake of Williamson County, and George Washington Glasscock - namesake and land donor of Georgetown, Texas. Special thanks today to Danelle Houck at the Williamson County Museum and to the Williamson County Museum for providing information and pictures, also special thanks to Megan Firestone and Haley Bryce at Southwestern University Special Collections and Archives, Sam W. Haynes at the Center for Southwest Studies at UT Arlington, Brian “Fox” Ellis, Christan McWhiter at the Abraham Lincoln Library, the Texas State Bar Archives, and Rob Hipp at the Hipp Radio Network. Links to sources and further information can be found at rootstorystudios.com/blog [https://www.rootstorystudios.com/blog]

C.S. Belford

A young man arrives in Georgetown, Texas in the mid-1880's and leaves a legacy that lasts for decades. In the first episode of The Root Story, host Sydney Decker explores the namesake of the famous Belford Historic District, C.S. Belford.  Sponsors: * Root Story Studios * Interested in sponsoring The Root Story? Email show@rootstorystudios.com [show@rootstorystudios.com]. Check out sources and show notes for this episode at www.rootstorystudios.com/blog [https://www.rootstorystudios.com/blog] Special thanks to Ann Evans, Megan Firestone, Britin Bostick, Liz Weaver and Southwestern University's Special Collections and Archives for their participation in this episode.