Luby was Duval County trailblazer
Luby was Duval County trailblazer TOPICS: County Judge James O. Luby Postmaster Telephone Luby Store in 1876. Louis De Planque photo. POSTED BY: CARDENAS.AE@GMAIL.COM DECEMBER 19, 2015 At the age of 30, James O. Luby had already travelled from England to New York, then to Havana, followed by New Orleans, Brownsville and finally San Diego, Texas. He had fought in the Civil War for the Confederacy, been taken prisoner, was released and reenlisted again, taking part in the Battle of Palmeto Ranch, the last battle of the Civil War. He had served in the Mexican Liberal Army, served with the noted Texas Ranger John “Rip” Ford, and directed attacks against Indian and bandit raiders. He had served as postmaster and justice of the peace and was elected county judge. Not bad for a young man in a hurry to make a name for himself in the Texas frontier. Manuel Ancira building served as first Duval County Courthouse. (De Planque photo) On December 4, 1876, the young county judge pre...