Edwin Lowden Lowe
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One of co-founders, City of Plainview. Born in Mississippi. In Louisiana, married Virginia Archer. Studied law, joined Bar in Arkansas, served 1879-81 in Arkansas Legislature. In 1880s came to Texas; his wife died en route, while wagon train halted at Buffalo Gap. Lowe joined his friend, Z. T. Maxwell, at Hackberry Groves here.
Each gave land to establish county seat. Lowe was first postmaster of Plainview. He had two daughters. Recorded - 1973
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