ABOUT US

ABOUT OUR STAFF

Jesse M. DeWare IV

President / Escrow Officer / Examiner
Jesse, also known as Duke, is the sole stockholder and founder of Port Jefferson. A native and resident of Jefferson, Texas, he is also an attorney in private practice. He and his family are involved in the promotion of the quality of life in Jefferson and Marion County. With twenty years of experience in the title insurance business, he oversees and assists with all aspects of Port Jefferson's services.
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Sandra E. Mayton

Manager / Escrow Officer / Abstractor / Examiner
Sandy has served as Manager of Port Jefferson since August 1995. Sandy and her family are active in church, school and civic activities. She has worked as an abstractor, escrow officer, bookkeeper, examiner, and manager during her nineteen years in the title insurance industry.
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Susan Anderson

Closer/Escrow Officer

Susan has served Port Jefferson since August, 2004 as a closers officer. She comes to Port Jefferson with 23 years experience as a loan officer, credit and other banking experience. Susan is a native of Marion County. She and her family are active in church, school, sports and civic activities.

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Kay J. Smith

Abstractor / Scanner
Kay Jean has served Port Jefferson since May 1992. She has experience in closing abstracting, examining and card indexing. She currently oversees the abstracting and scanning departments.
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Vicki Gamez 
Receptionist / Secretary
Vicki has served Port Jefferson since August, 1997. She serves as a secretary/receptionist.

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ABOUT JEFFERSON, TEXAS

In Jefferson enjoy a highly favorable tax climate including no state income tax blended with a casual pedestrian lifestyle on a bayou, with beautiful forests, lakes and year round recreational opportunities. Broadband internet is available with nearby jet service.

Jefferson is located in Jefferson, on Big Cypress Bayou, in the Cypress Valley of Northeast Texas. It is the County seat for Marion County. Named for Francis Marion, Marion County was created in 1860. Jefferson was named for Thomas Jefferson, and was conceived as a port city by Allen Urquhart and Daniel Alley, who saw its potential as the head of navigation when they prepared a plan for the town site in 1841.

In 1845, when obstructions were removed from Big Cypress Bayou, steamboats could reach Jefferson from New Orleans. After the arrival of the the first steamboat, Jefferson became a boom town where many pioneers to Texas first set foot on Texas soil when they disembarked from the steamboats.

Jefferson became a port of entry into the Republic of Texas and then the State of Texas. It was also a shipping port for those who wished to sell agricultural products, especially cotton. Cotton was brought to Jefferson from as far away as Dallas by ox wagon and then sold in Jefferson through receiving, forwarding, and commission merchants to markets in New Orleans and St. Louis

During Jefferson's Golden Era as a steamboat port from 1845 until 1875, it became a cosmopolitan town like most port cities with a confluence of cultures and businesses. The architectural styles, which developed in Jefferson during this period of prosperity, resembled those of New Orleans. The homes were primarily of Greek revival design.

When the log raft was removed by the Army Corps of Engineers in the year 1873, the water level in Big Cypress Bayou was reduced and navigation to Jefferson was threatened. Railroads were also extended during this period of time across Texas, which reduced Jefferson's commercial market area. The town ceased to be a prominent port city and commercial center. However, many of the mid-nineteenth century homes and buildings remained.

Jefferson Today
Jefferson has become a community with a high quality of life. Tourist come to Jefferson seeking the ambience, relaxation and activities which are provided here. Jefferson boasts many bed and breakfast inns, restaurants, places of entertainment and shops. There are boat rides on Big Cypress Bayou and Caddo Lake, wagon and surrey rides, rides on a steam driven railroad train and tours of historic homes. People from across the United States have chosen Jefferson because it is an open, friendly community where people from diverse places and backgrounds have chosen to make their home in a progressive setting.

as a wetland of international importance under the United Nations Ramsar Treaty. There are boats and guides for enjoying the ecology, fishing, bird watching and touring this famous environmental enclave.

Jefferson is a pedestrian community. A resident or visitor can walk to banks, restaurants, coffee shops, governmental offices, antique shops, bars and parks in an intimate riverfront setting. A circa 1934 Texas Forest Service tower has been relocated downtown for broadband access to all wireless services including wireless internet. Broadband internet is also available from Charter Cable and DSL from SBC.

Jefferson welcomes investors with energy and vision. Jefferson affords its investors an opportunity to participate in developing a 21st century pedestrian community with global technology. Port Jefferson Abstract & Title Company enjoys working with those who seek to acquire new homes, businesses and other real estate in Jefferson, Marion County and in the communities of Caddo Lake and Lake of the Pines, all in the lush Cypress Valley.