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The home of James (1884-1945) and Mabel (1882-1972) Shivers’ farm circa 1940s. The farm was located in what is now the 8300 block of Davis Boulevard. The house was later replaced with a red brick home. John Thomas Shivers (1855-1923), James’ father,…

James Mordecai and Hattie Arwine Anderson with their 10 children. They were civic and community leaders in the early 1900s in the Birdville and Hurst areas. A portion of their farm and pasture land is now “Restaurant Row” on Bedford-Euless Road,…

A short family history originally collected for the book "The History of North Richland Hills: Where Families Live, Work, Worship, and Play."

Written by Michael E. Patterson:

James "Jim" C. Cavender farmed, lived for many years, and died near the present-day Birdville Church of Christ on Birdville Hill. Throughout most of his life, he was known as "Uncle Jim." He was my…

JoAnn Johnson and her husband James chose North Richland Hills to make their home and raise their family in 1995. JoAnn was first elected to the City Council in 1991 and became the first female Mayor Pro-Tem in North Richland Hills in 1995. In May…

Former United States Representative from 1985-2019

Joe J. Hicks bought land from Haly Parchman in 1956 and built a 24-hour, full-service station, Hicks Oil Company at 6955 Grapevine Highway.

From left to right:
Mabel Shivers, Aline Bost Shivers, and John Shivers.

John McCord posing with his book.