Lamp Family Farm
Austin County, Seven miles from Bellville off FM 529
Founded in: 1905
Founder: Fritz Lamp
Current Owners: Arlene (Lamp) Cloyd and Alan W. Cloyd
In 1870, Fritz Lamp arried in Texas from Germany. In 1888, he married Anna and they raised 10 children. In 1905, he acquired 115 acres from Carl Wollgast Estate. He raised corn and hay for his cattle and pigs. In 1924 their son, Ben, married Ella and made their home on the property. In 1940, they became the owners of 56 acres after the death of Fritz Lamp. In 1954, they bought 59 acres from the Richard Lamp Estate and continued with farm life.
In 1978-79, the property was handed down to Arlene Lamp Cloyd, her parents and her brothers. In 2003, Cloyd folloed her father's dream and built a home next to the farmhouse. The farmhouse has seen the history of the Lamp family continue with Cloyd's daughter residing in the home. They raise cattle and hay, and are members of the Cattlemmen's Association.
Acres in original parcel: 115
Crops of livestock raised: 1905 - cattle, ccorn, hay and hogs; 2011 -cattle and hay.
As told by Arlene Lamp Cloyd, great-granddaughter of the founder.
Family Land Heritage 100 year honoree
