

Hurricanes, Freezes, and Floods: Early Texas Weather
A brief description of some of the hazardous weather events in Southeast Texas in the early 1800's affecting the Bailey and Polley families


When did Britt Bailey come to Texas?
How journals of Napoleon Bonaparte loyalists on a Pirate-owned island help us to date Britt Bailey's arrival in Texas


200 Years Texan
We are celebrating a bicentennial milestone in the Polley Association this year! The James Britton Bailey family arrived on the shores of Te


San Felipe de Austin Museum Opening!
Texans have never been shy about sharing our proud history, and with the opening of the brand new San Felipe de Austin State Historic...


Polley Family Tree at Your Fingertips
We are very excited to introduce to you the Descendants of Joseph Henry Polley & Mary Augusta Bailey guidebook. If you ever wondered...


Polley Family Reunion 2017
On November 4, 2017, Polley descendants from around the country gathered at Whitehall to celebrate our shared heritage and learn more...