Reverend J.M. Trunk - Texas 1912

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These Rev. J. M. Trunk texts were published originally in 1912. Part 8, History of Slovene Communities, contains significant genealogical information about Slovenian immigrants, the places they lived, the organizations they formed, and the churches they attended.

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Texas

Tastoria. Some years ago the first Slovene immigrants settled here where they found work in the saw mills. Some are also farmers and raise delicious fruit in their large orchards. The climate is a healthy one as there are no cold winter days.

Waller. Since 1911, 10 Slovene families purchased farm land and have founded a farming community. They are mostly enrolled in Lodge #3 of the JSKJ whose seat is in La Salle, Illinois. Some Slovenes also live in the cities of Houston, Galveston, etc.