THE TEXIANThe Official Publication of The Sons of the Republic of Texas

VOL IV NUMBER 4 OCTOBER 2011

PRESIDENT GENERAL’S MESSAGE

Sam F. Clark, KSJContact us at:SRT Office: www.srttexas.org Email: srttexas@srttexas.org1717 Eighth Street, Bay City, TX 77414Phone: (979) 245-6644 Fax: (979) 244-3819

1717 Eighth StreetBay City, TX 77414

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It is hard to believe we are alreadyin the last quarter of this special 175th

Anniversary year of TexasIndependence. We have witnessedmany celebrations around the statehonoring and remembering those greatmen and women that came before us.

On Friday, September 9th, the SRTled by Tom Green, KSJ, conducted aPPG marker dedication at the gravesite of Past President General Hobart

WHAT’S INSIDESeptember Meeting ..................... 1, 3

President General’s Message ... 1-2

Janet’s Korner .............................. 2

Texian Navy Day ...................... 4-5

In and Around Texas .... 3, 6-11, 13

2011 QUARTERLY MEETINGDec 2-3, 2011 Victoria – Hampton Inn, 7006 N. Navarro, Victoria, TX 77904, (361) 573-9911, November

19, 2011 cut-off date. Rate $99 + tax (Group code “SON”) please identify yourself as SRT!

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Attendees of the September Quarterly Meeting in San Antonioreceived a guided tour of the Kathryn Stoner O’Connor/The Sons ofthe Republic of Texas Foundation, Inc. collection of rare books anddocuments at the UTSA Libraries Special Collection, housed in theJohn Peace Library, Main Campus.

The collection includes more than 5,400 printed and manuscriptdocuments from the 16th to the 20th centuries, documenting the social,political and religious life in central Mexico. Documents includeitems by or about the kings of Spain, two emperors of Mexico,viceroys of Mexico, and presidents of Mexico and the United States.Other items include financial records, personal and businesscorrespondence, censuses, and maps. A “must see” in the collectionis a contemporary manuscript copy of the 1836 Articles of Surrendersigned by James Fannin.

In Memoriam ............................... 7

Website Notes .............................. 9

Texas History Symposium ........ 12

New Members ...................... 14-15

Calendar of Events .................... 16

Calendar of Events2012 Annual Meeting

March 23-25, 2012 Y.O. Ranch Resort Hotel & Conference Center,2033 Sidney Baker (Highway 16), Kerrville, TXToll-Free: 1-877-YO RESORT (1-877-967-3767)February 22, 2012, cut-off date; book early!Rate (per night): Single/Double $ 89+ tax

Executive King $129+ tax1 Bedroom Suite $185+ tax2 Bedroom Suite $260+ tax

Ask for The Sons of the Republic of Texas rate; room reservation notidentified with the SRT Group will not be added back to the blockafterward to be counted toward guaranteed minimum. A 4PM check-in;noon check out. Group rate will be honored 2 days pre and post eventdates, based on availability.

2012 Quarterly MeetingsJune 8-9, 2012 Tomball- Hampton Inn & Suites, 14100 Medical Complex

Drive, Tomball, TX 77377; (281)357-1500; May 12, 2012Cut-off date. Rate: $89. +tax (group code SRT”). Pleaseidentify yourself as SRT!

2011 SRT EventsMarch 2 Texas Independence DayMarch 6 Fall of the AlamoMarch 27 Goliad MassacreApril 21 San Jacinto DaySeptember 17 Texian Navy Day on the Battleship TexasOctober 2 Battle of GonzalesNovember 3 Stephen F. Austin’s Birthday (Father of Texas)

SRT MEMBERS TOUR UTSA LIBRARIES SPECIAL COLLECTIONS

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(left) Isabel de Pedro worked for SRT for 23 yearsin indexing, cataloging and translating thecollection of rare documents, obtained by SRT in1976. Also present were (center) Joe Ginn, KSJ,and (right) Mark L. Shelstad, Head of SpecialCollections.

Huson, KSJ at the San Jose Cemeteryin San Antonio. Tom had worked withthe family to locate and mark thegrave site. The family members werevery appreciative.

We had a great Quarterly Meetingin San Antonio on September 9th &10th at the Drury Inn near La Canterajust off Interstate 10 and down thestreet from the UTSA campus. Theaccommodations were great withmore than adequate space for ourmeeting and fellowship. Thanks goout to those that helped make it asuccessful weekend.

Upon completion of our meeting onSaturday, we adjourned to the campusof UTSA Libraries SpecialCollections for a guided tour of TheSons of the Republic of Texas,Kathryn Stoner O’Connor MexicanManuscript Collection. The facilitythat currently houses the collectionwill help ensure the longevity of themanuscripts for future generations tostudy and gain valuable knowledgeof the time period.

A memorable celebration was held

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JANET’S KornerBy: Janet Knox, Administrative Assistant

email: srttexas@srttexas.org1717 Eighth Street • Bay City, Texas 77414

(979) 245-6644

• We received a note from Robert Schuhmann, his wifepassed way on August 23, 2011. He said, “ This is a thankyou and heartfelt appreciation to my close friends in SRT. Itreasure your friendship and your caring sympathy.” Bob

• Do not forget to make your reservations for the 2012 AnnualMeeting NOW!! Information is on the last page of thisTexian.

• Remember: All active duty personnel, your dues arewaived. Please notify SRT office by email, postal service ortelephone.

• The topic for the Texas History Essay Contest Award is“Stephen F. Austin, The Father of Texas.” Brochures areavailable at the National Office and on our websitewww.srttexas.org

• Nominations from the Chapters for Honorary Membershipand Knight of the Order of San Jacinto are due November21, 2011.

• The KSJ Yearbook for 2011 is now available! Thisyearbook contains all the names, dates, and bios for everyKnight through the last investment on April 2, 2011. Theyearbook is printed and posted in a three ring binder. The priceis $25, which includes printing and shipping. All orders aresubmitted to Janet.

• Please note that any applicants for membership in the SRTmust have 3 signatures of recommending SRT members. It isnot necessary if the applicant lives out of state, but everyapplicant should affiliate with a chapter. This does not meanthat they will have to attend meetings. Application must betyped and notarized, and don’t forget the check.

• I would like to thank you for the articles and pictures you aresending for your newsletter; they have been GREAT. I needYOUR help with articles and pictures. If your chapter has orwill be celebrating any events PLEASE email me at:srttexas@srttexas.org. I will be putting the January issuetogether for publication; the deadline is December 15th.

PRESIDENT GENERAL’S MESSAGE

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE2011 - 2012

Left to right front row;David Stone; Tom Houston; Sam F. Clark, KSJ; DavidHanover; and Janet Knox

Left to right back row:Robert Kendall, KSJ; Randy Pollard; L. VaughnOliver, KSJ and Edward A. Heath (not shown BobSteakley)

Left to right front row:Ken Pfeiffer; Duane Blair; and Joe Pyle

Left to right back row:John Homman; John Knox and Stan Stokes (notshown Bob Steakley and Robert Schuhmann)

DISTRICT REPRESENTIVES2011 - 2012

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NEW SRT MEMBERS

aboard the Battleship Texas on Texian Navy Day, always the third Saturday of September. Our Texas Navy Committeedid an outstanding job putting this one together. Sam Houston Chapter #38 President Bobby Smith presented theUSS San Jacinto (CG-56) Enlisted Sailor of the Year Award to this year’s winners.

If you have never been to Goliad, come to the next SRT Quarterly Meeting in Victoria and join us for thepresentation of the La Bahia Awards in Goliad at the La Bahia Chapel.

Make plans now to attend the 2012 SRT Annual Meeting in Kerrville, TX. We will be headquartered at the Y.O.Ranch Resort Hotel and Conference Center.

Best Regards - Sam F. Clark, KSJ President General, SRT Name Chapter Ancestor Hometown James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Maria Josefa Trevino Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Gertrudes De Ynojosa Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Sarah (Sally) Turner Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Henry Christian Hardt Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Elizabeth Ann McFarlin Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Marie Anne Golly Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Ines Longoria Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Anastacia Sims Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 George Franklin Daniell Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Polly Smalley Flowers Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Donald McDonald Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Elizabeth Demoss Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Charles Demoss Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Maria Concepcion Peres Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Eliza Jane Cummings Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Martha Demoss Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Robert John Cummings Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Susannah Bays Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Peter Demoss Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Roseina Wicher Bays Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Joseph L Bays Leander, TX Earnest Ray Nance 12 Willaim Roark Elgin, TX Joseph Campbell Spitler 12 Joseph Burleson, Sr. Georgetown, TX Patrick Rabon Tarlton 12 John Burleson Round Rock, TX Cole Yerby Tarlton 12 John Burleson Round Rock, TX Lawrence Aubrey Williams 12 William Sparks Austin, TX Douglas Carlton Hicks 14 Ann Reeves McMillan Lewisville, TX Fain McDougal Jr. 14 Valentine Bennet College Station, TX Gregory Harry Westmoreland 27 Sarah Ann Bumpass Lubbock, TX Gregory Harry Westmoreland 27 James Bradl (e) y Lubbock, TX George Benton Doyle 29 Wilhelm Jacob Steubing II Houston, TX Lane Carroll Redwine 37 Joseph Fowler Round Rock, TX Jeffrey Morris Fondon 38 George Henry Stovall Katy, TX Justin Thomas Fondon 38 George Henry Stovall Katy, TX Eldon Ray Cagle, Jr. 40 Martha Sapp San Antonio, TX John Daniel Vickery 45 Aaron Vickery Mesquite, TX John Daniel Vickery 45 J. Vance Vickery Mesquite, TX Gregg Alton Eckhardt 48 Johann Heinrich Helotes, TX Gregg Alton Eckhardt 48 Ludolph Habenicht Helotes, TX Charles Ray Schoch 50 Christian Franz Jordan New Braunfels, TX Charles Ray Schoch 50 Johann Ernst Heinrich New Braunfels, TX Alfred P Cochran 58 Elizabeth Lewis Lake Charles, LA Alfred P Cochran 58 Joseph Sydney Cochran, Sr. Lake Charles, LA Russell Lewis McLaughlin 58 Elijah Morrison Haley Conroe, TX Marshall Travis White 58 Nancy Alcorn Skillern The Woodlands, TX Marshall Travis White 58 Isaac C. Skillern The Woodlands, TX

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IN AND AROUND TEXAS

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SRT MEMBERS TOUR UTSA LIBRARIES SPECIAL COLLECTIONS

The special collections staff is working to bring the collection online. A number of digital images are alreadyavailable at: FINDING AID bit.ly/sonstexas and DIGITAL CATALOG bit.ly/sonstexascatalog.

The tour was arranged by Joe Ginn, KSJ, Past President General and long-time committee chairman of The Sonsof the Republic of Texas/O’Connor Spanish-Texas Document & Book Collection Committee.

(L-R) Past President General Scott Dunbar, KSJ, observes someof the language codes used by Isabel de Pedro and a copy of thefirst document that she translated. Mr. Dunbar continues to serveon the SRT special committee that oversees the collection.

CALLING ALL AGGIES!The William Joel Bryan Chapter #14, Bryan, is compiling a list of names and email addresses of SRT members

who are currently attending Texas A&M University in College Station and Blinn College in Bryan. Parents pleasecall or email Janet Knox in the SRT office with your son’s contact information. The chapter will invite thosestudents to their chapter meetings.

Name Chapter Ancestor Hometown Michael Christian Byford Telitha Kirby (Womack) Mustang, OK Daniel Wyatt Byford Telitha Kirby (Womack) Mustang, OK Dennis Wayne Byford, Jr. Telitha Kirby (Womack) Mustang, OK David Wayne Byford Telitha Kirby Stillwater, OK John Ramsay Ellis 1 Jesse Parchman Houston, TX Kevin Michael O’ Gorman 1 Antoine Golly, Sr. Houston, TX Charlie Leon Gordy 2 Richard Williams Hitchcock, TX William Edgar Kinnison 3 William Perrin Salado, TX Brian Douglas Tyler 3 Shubael Marsh Holland, TX James Calvin McNeill IV 6 Charles Keller Reese Richmond, TX Richard Rugeley Serrill, Jr. 6 Lucinda F. Swartz Matagorda, TX Stanley Paul Masinter 7 Daniel Ross Gandy Baton Rouge, LA Norman Craig Blake 8 George Washington Blake Dallas, TX Joe Wallace Bridges, Jr. 8 John C Hagan The Colony, TX Lucas Carl Elam 8 William Williams Richardson, TX James Christopher Pittman 8 Pvt. William Floyd Williams Dallas, TX Charles George Brown 12 Elijah Strapp Lampasas, TX Owen King Furley 12 Teletha Ann Ferguson Austin, TX Warren King Furley 12 Telitha Ann Ferguson Austin, TX Calvin King Furley 12 Taltha Ann Ferguson Austin, TX Levi King Furley 12 Telitha Ann Ferguson Austin, TX Edmund Norman Furley 12 Telitha Ann Ferguson Austin, TX William Webster Green 12 George Washington Smyth Seattle, WA Henry Arrington Jones 12 Alberto Vaughan Dripping Springs, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Martha Smalley Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Jean Haller Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Marie Anne Haller Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Nathaniel C Daniell Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 John Seborn Daniell Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Hannah Brantley Daniell Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Sylvania Pearce Daniell Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Juan Antonio Deluna Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Romulus Orlando Flowers Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Ashall Dancer Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Maria Josefa Deluna Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Andrew Smalley Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Lyndia Dancer Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Joseph Christoval Peres Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Stephen Cottle Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Zebulon Pike Cottle Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Juan Baptista Trevino Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Elisha Flowers Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Richard Sims Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Mary Ward Dancer Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 John McDonald Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Juan Antonio Peres De Almazan Leander, TX

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TEXAS! THE EXHIBITIONOpens Sept 30 at Hall of State, Fair Park in Dallas

Exhibit offers a unique economic perspective on Texas history

The celebration of 175 years of Texas independence continues as Texas! The Exhibition—is now traveling thestate and opens Sept. 30 at the Hall of State, Fair Park, adjacent to the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas. Hundreds oforiginal pieces of early Texas money have been brought together by a group of private and university collectionsto showcase a unique financial and economic perspective of early Texas history, with a major emphasis on thecolonial and Republic of Texas periods in this once in a lifetime museum experience.

Rarities abound - from the first Texas treasury warrant, dated Nov. 28, 1835, at Gonzales to a payment for therelease of Mier prisoners on the last day of the Republic of Texas, Feb. 19, 1846 - the exhibit of Texas money isbroadly inclusive. A complete collection of all Republic of Texas issues are on display including all known examplesof the extremely rare exchequer bills, along with error notes, military pay certificates and Naval Pay Certificates.

James P. Bevill, an award winning author and SRT honorary member, served as consulting curator for the exhibit.The exhibition was consigned by Bevill and an elite group of Texas collectors, which includes pieces from theUniversity of Houston - Special Collections Library, the John N. Rowe collection of Texas currency at the SMUDeGolyer Library, the ANA Money Museum, The Durham Western Heritage Museum, Frost Bank, and a dozenindividuals, making this the broadest and most comprehensive exhibit of Texas money ever assembled.

The Dallas Historical Society will present the exhibit in Dallas from Sept 30 - Dec. 4, 2011. The Hall of Statein Fair Park was built by the State of Texas for the 1936 Texas Independence Centennial celebration and islocated at 3939 Grand Avenue. Information and exhibit hours can be found at www.dallashistory.org.

TEXIAN NAVY DAY ON BATTLESHIP TEXASBy: SRT Texas Navy Committee

At the sound of six bells from the Battleship Texas and black powder salvos from the Lone Star Volunteers andTexas Army cannon and muskets, Texian Navy Day commenced on Saturday, September 17th, on the bow of thegrand old ship.

Thanks to the gracious sponsorship by The Battleship Texas Foundation and assistance from the staff of theTexas Parks and Wildlife Department, The Sons of the Republic of Texas (SRT) planned and hosted a memorableevent for everyone in attendance. The SRT Color Guard, led by Tom B. Green, KSJ, accompanied by the St.Thomas’ Episcopal School piper band, provided an outstanding flag processional. One of the highlights of theevent was a precision-timed flyover provided by the United States Coast Guard Air Station Houston, during BuglersAcross America’s final notes of the Star-Spangled Banner.

SRT President General Sam F. Clark, KSJ, served as Master of Ceremonies, recognizing Ship Manager AndySmith for the months of planning and coordinating with the SRT Texas Navy Committee. Steven Howell, ExecutiveDirector of The Battleship Texas Foundation, welcomed visitors on behalf of the foundation, and Russ Kuykendall,Complex Superintendent of the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site, welcomed everyone on behalf ofTexas Parks and Wildlife Department. Kuykendall noted SRT’s commitment to observe Texian Navy Day since2007, with previous ceremonies in Austin, Houston and Matagorda; only Hurricane Ike postponed the 2008 eventuntil the following year.

SRT Sam Houston Chapter #38 Chapter President Bobby Smith honored the USS San Jacinto (CG-56) EnlistedSailor of the Year, Chief/Master at Arms Tarleter “Tee” Reed, and runner up Fire Controlman First Class DavidBemish. Chapter member Lynden Rasch had worked behind the scenes for months in coordinating the presentationwith the commanding officer of the USS San Jacinto, and the Sam Houston Chapter hosted the sailors during theirspecial trip to receive the honors.

The Texian Navy Day ceremony honored Commodore Edwin Ward Moore of the second Texas Navy and theentire Republic of Texas Navy. The keynote speaker for the event was SRT Honorary member Dr. Archie P.McDonald, Professor of History at Stephen F. Austin State University; Dr. McDonald provided insight on the lifeof Edwin Ward Moore, comparing and contrasting the lives and leadership styles of Moore and his nemesis,Republic of Texas President Sam Houston. Dr. McDonald noted that Moore’s only victory in dealing with Houstonwas to outlive him by almost three years. With Dr. McDonald’s permission, his keynote address is available on theSRT website, under RESOURCES, then TEXAS NAVY tabs.

After the keynote address, a symbolic laying of the wreath by the SRT Texas Navy Committee and sounding ofTaps by Buglers Across America completed the tribute to Commodore Moore and the Republic of Texas Navy.Members of DRT, C.R.T. and SRT and all Admirals in the Texas Navy posed for group photos at the end of theceremony.

IN AND AROUND TEXAS

Santa Anna's Vest, Pendant Swallowtail Flag and Texas Military Pay. Honorary member Jim Bevill and Jodie Bevill.Rolling Thunder, Lone Star Volunteers,The Texas Army

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Buglers Across America

Steven Howell Dr. Archie P. McDonald

Laying of the Wreath

DRT and CRT Members SRT Members

Bobby Smith Chief Master at Arms Tarleter “Tee” Reed Fire Controlman First Class David Bemish

Russ Kuykendall

SECOND ANNUAL SAVE TEXAS HISTORY SYMPOSIUMThe second annual Save Texas History Symposium, hosted by Commissioner Jerry Patterson and the Texas General

Land Office (GLO), was held on October 1, at the AT&T Executive Education & Conference Center, on the campusof The University of Texas at Austin. Celebrating the 175th anniversary of Texas’ victory over Mexico, the theme ofthe symposium was “The Texas Revolution at 175: Onward was the cry!”

The symposium began with greetings from Commissioner Patterson. His lifelong passion for history began withhis grandmother telling him Civil War stories when he was a young boy. Every time he visited her, he asked formore stories; between her dips of snuff, some of her stories may have been true, according to Patterson. CommissionerPatterson shared his contention that the study and discussion of history heals wounds and binds us together.

Learning opportunities abounded for any Texas history enthusiast. The day began as Dr. Gene Smith, James P.Bevill, Dr. Stephen Hardin and Dr. Gregg Dimmick spoke on the origins, financing, military strategies and archeologyof the Revolution. An afternoon session included a panel discussion, moderated by Dr. Alwyn Barr, to examine thecontributions of Tejanos, women and blacks in the Revolution. Returning symposium events included a PioneerLand Surveying Expedition on the UT campus, as well as guided tours of the General Land Office Archives and theBob Bullock Texas State History Museum. A genealogical workshop featured experts from the National Archivesand Records Administration and the Travis County Archives. Living history demonstrations by the Texian LegacyAssociation rounded out the day’s activities.

For anyone unfamiliar with Save Texas History!, the program was created by Commissioner Patterson in 2004, toconserve historic documents and maps in the Texas General Land Office while promoting Texas history. There areno public funds available for preservation of the documents and maps. As evidence of the success of the program,there was a rare public showing of Stephen F. Austin’s Registro, a several inches thick bound register of land grantsof the first three-hundred Texas colonists, handwritten by Austin’s secretary, Samuel May Williams, signed “EstevenF. Austin, Empresario.” The bound volume is intact, thanks to both careful handling and storing by the GLO andconservation funded in 2010, by the Texas Society Daughters of the American Revolution. SRT chapters haveadopted various maps and documents in the archives for conservation, and any SRT chapter or individual can do thesame by contacting the GLO, linked on the SRT website.

Several of the 2011 symposium participants are honorary members of SRT: Commissioner Patterson, also honoredthis year as a Knight of the Order of San Jacinto; James P. Bevill and Dr. Gregg Dimmick. Past Summerfield G.Roberts award winners are Dr. Stephen Hardin (1994 – Texas Iliad: A Military History of the Texas Revolution) andJames P. Bevill (2009 – The Paper Republic).

(L-R) Lone Star Chapter #58members Fred Mead and Troy Lamp

Dr. Gene Smith presents “ThomasJefferson, Manifest Destiny and theTexas Revolution”

(L-R) SRT honorary members James P. Bevilland Jerry E. Patterson, KSJ

Dr. Stephen Hardin presents “What WasHouston Thinking?: UnderstandingHouston’s Bizarre Behavior During theSan Jacinto Campaign”

Commissioner Patterson welcomes attendees tothe Second Annual Save Texas History SymposiumDr. Gregg Dimmick presents “The Sea

of Mud: the History and Archeology ofthe Mexican Army after San Jacinto”

(Left) The TexianLegacy Associationfires a volley on thegrounds of theStephen F. AustinBuilding indowntown Austin

Bagpiper, Harry Isensee anddrummer, Clint Hamilton

TEXIAN NAVY DAY ON BATTLESHIP TEXAS

Admirals in the Texas Navy

(Left) Fly Over

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SMITH COUNTY REDEDICATES MONUMENT HONORING NAMESAKE cont.

L-R: Smith County Judge Joel Baker, City of TylerMayor Barbara Bass, Smith County Commissioner JeffWarrBackground: Piney Woods Chapter #52, Tyler, providedthe “Historic Flags of Texas” for the event

Smith died December 25, 1855, and was buried with military honors in a brick vault in Smith Park atHenderson.

By MELISSA CROWEStaff Writer, TylerPaper.com

Reprinted from article published July 10, 2011TylerPaper.com

Tyler Paper staff photo

LONE STAR CHAPTER ANNUAL MEETING AND AWARDS CEREMONYThe Lone Star Chapter #58 had its Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony on July 9th at the Steamboat House

Restaurant owned by Honorary Member Charles Fogarty. Over 50 were in attendance including President GeneralSam Clark, Second Vice President Tom Houston, San Jacinto District Representative John Homman and SanJacinto Chapter President Ron Brown. Honorary Member Bob Heinonen entertained the attendees with his usualflair as he portrayed Stephen F. Austin. Bob has performed for over 360,000 students and tens of thousands ofadults all over Texas. He is a great educator and ambassador for Texas and its significant contribution to history.

The highlight of the awards ceremony was the Montgomery County Texas History Teacher of the Year Awards.Seventh grade teacher Glen Janek from Moorhead Junior High in the Conroe ISD was recognized for his ability toengage and stimulate the students to live Texas history and not just memorize facts. Also receiving the award wasMarianne Messinger who teaches Texas history at Knox Junior High in the Conroe ISD. Her students said shemade history come alive for them. This is the fourth year the Lone Star Chapter has recognized outstanding Texashistory teachers in Montgomery County. In addition to the ceremony and meal at the Steamboat House, theteachers received $750 each, and their seventh grade classes were treated to a portrayal of William Barret Travis byBob Heinonen.

Receiving only the third True Texian Award was artist Craig Campobella. Craig was the sculptor for the bronzebust of Dr. Charles B. Stewart and “The Texian” at the Lone Star Monument and Historic Flag Park in ConroeTexas. Craig was the driving force behind the development of the park that displays 13 flags flown during theTexas Revolution and Republic and honors Charles B. Stewart who designed the Lone Star Flag we still fly today.

Other awards included bestowing Honorary Chapter Membership to Eron Tynes for all her support of SRTevents. Eron is past President of the San Jacinto Chapter of the DRT. Honorary Membership was also granted toDean Bass for his efforts as Sponsor of the Lone Star Monument and Historic Flag Park and his continued financialsupport of the Lone Star Chapter. Certificates of Appreciation were presented to Charles and Senie Fogarty, Spiritof Texas Bank, On Location Live, and Bob Heinonen.

The 2011 Raffle Winner was Dave Cantey aka Wild Bill. He was presented his flintlock 1773 French Pistol andCavalry Sabre at the historic Fanthrop Inn in Anderson.

All the awards, interviews with dignitaries and other events were recorded by On Location Live and can beviewed at this website, http://onlocationlive.com/?p=1813

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BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION FOR STEPHEN F. AUSTINSponsored by the Moses Austin Chapter 12, The Sons of the Republic of Texas; Austin, TexasOn November 3rd, 2011, 10:30 a.m. at the Texas State Cemetery, 900 Navasota Street; for wreath laying or 1:30p.m. Program at the O. Henry Middle School; 2610 West 10th Street.Program by Bob Heinonen as Stephen F. AustinDignitaries attending:Austin family members, Sam Houston IV, Karen Thompson-President General, DRT, Sam Clark-PresidentGeneral, SRT, Lee White-Alamo Defenders Descendant Assoc., Joe Davis-Former Texas Rangers Assoc. andDr. Al Walling-San Jacinto Descendants Association

THE ALAMO CHAPTER #40

The Alamo Chapter of San Antonio held its meeting on September9th. State Representative John V. Garza of the 117th District and ArtMartinez de Vara, Mayor, City of Von Ormy and member of the AlamoChapter presented an original of the February 22nd State Proclamationto Ken Pfeiffer, President of the Alamo Chapter. The proclamationrecognizes patriot Blas Herrera a soldier and rancher often called thePaul Revere of Texas. He was dispatched to the Rio Grande to observethe movement of Mexican troops. When it became apparent that GeneralAntonio Lopez de Santa Anna was headed with his army in the directionof Bexar, Mr. Herrera and a fellow scout hastened back to warn theTexan troops.

Glen Janak receives his Teacher of the Year Award Marriane Messinger receives herTeacher of the Year Award

A 75-year-old county monument was dusted off and restored to the public eye Saturday morning (July 9,2011).

The monument honors Gen. James Smith, the county’s namesake.Descendants of Gen. Smith, including his great-great-great-great grandson, Steve Smith, unveiled the marker

just west of town on Texas Highway 64. “I wish my grandparents were here to see this” Smith, a formercouncilman, said. “It’s an honor to be a descendent of his.”

The pink granite monument was a gift of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas in 1936. When roadconstruction and development on Texas 64 picked up a few years ago, the monument was moved and eventuallyput in storage.

Smith said his father, Don, called Judge Joel Baker about getting it reinstalled.While Smith County has more than 100 historical markers, local organizations and Gen. Smith’s descendantsworked diligently to bring the marker back.

With the help of the Smith County Historical Society, Daughters of the Republic of Texas and the NationalSociety United States Daughters of 1812 joined forces to write letters and help advance the process of gettingthe marker out of storage.

“This beautiful marker heralded the entrance to the county,” Baker said at the ceremony. “I believe Gen.Smith would be proud of what our county has become.”

Mayor Barbara Bass also spoke at the ceremony and declared July 9 Gen. James Smith Day in the city.“One thing about Tyler is we love our history,” she said. “To be here today to rededicate this marker is

something we should be proud of.”Smith said the general would be “very proud of his descendants” for carrying on his frontiersman spirit and

go-get-’em attitude. Gen. Smith was a soldier, planter and politician from Spartanburg County, South Carolina.According to family history, when he was about 20 years old, he volunteered in the War of 1812 and fought inthe Creek Indian wars and served as a Lieutenant under Andrew Jackson at the Battle of New Orleans.

After the war, Smith returned to South Carolina, married and started a family. He, his wife and 11 childrenrelocated to Lincoln County, Tennessee, where he led a vigilance committee against the Native Americans,according to family history.

Smith settled in Nacogdoches in March 1835 and established a plantation. Soon after, Gen. Houstonintroduced Smith to a businessman in New York. That fall, Smith told Houston he would ship 100 “first-raterifles” to Natchitoches, La., and would bring well-equipped troops to Texas from Tennessee to fight againstMexico. Smith arrived with his troops, and in April, he entered the service of the revolutionary army as captainof cavalry for the Nacogdoches Mounted Volunteers. He helped win a victory at San Jacinto, and in May 1836,he was appointed inspector general with the rank of Colonel by Gen. Thomas J. Rusk, according to familyhistory. Smith served with Rusk from headquarters at Victoria until September of that year, when he wasappointed by Sam Houston to raise companies to build forts and protect settlers west of Nacogdoches.

In 1837 and 1838, when relationships with Native Americans were rocky, Smith’s Nacogdoches plantationbecame a refuge for harried settlers from surrounding counties.

Smith commanded the Second Battalion of Rusk’s regiments in July 1839 at the Battle of the Neches, whichsaw Chief Bowl’s death.

The next spring, Smith was elected Brigadier General and took command of the Third Brigade on thenorthwest frontier with Mexico, where he remained until August 1844, when Houston ordered him to commandthe troops detached to suppress the Regulator-Moderator War in Shelby County, according to family history.

Smith represented Rusk County in the Texas House of Representatives from Feb. 16, 1846, to Dec. 13, 1847.Smith County was organized and named in his honor in April 1846. The city of Henderson, named for his

friend James P. Henderson, was built on land given to Smith for his services to the Republic of Texas.

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IN AND AROUND TEXASLONE STAR CHAPTER ANNUAL MEETING AND AWARDS CEREMONY

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Erwin Odine Kleen Wautauga, TXGilbert A. Pratt 7 San Antonio, TXDonald W. Pugh DMA 6 Lake Jackson, TX

Name Chapter Hometown

In MemoriamIn MemoriamIn MemoriamIn MemoriamIn Memoriam

Eron Tynes receives her Honorary Membershipin the Lone Star Chapter

Dean Bass receives his Honorary Membershipin the Lone Star Chapter

Craig Campobella accepts his True Texian Award Dave Cantey aka Wild Bill collects his raffle winningsand thanks for supporting our Teacher of the Year Award

Attendees enjoyed an evening of awards,entertainment and camaraderie

Joe Rosser, John Meredith, David Martin, Debbie and RustyMcLaughlin, were decked out in period dress and filmed by

Schaune Stauffer of On Location Live

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Past President General Hobart Huson

Sam F. Clark, KSJ President Generaland Mary Ann Maxwell Oliver.

PAST PRESIDENT GENERAL GRAVE MARKER DEDICATIONAt 2:00 PM on Friday, September 9, 2011, SRT members, family and friends gathered at San Jose Cemetery,

8235 Mission Road, San Antonio, for the dedication of a past president general grave marker for SRT Past PresidentGeneral Hobart Huson, KSJ. Tom Green, KSJ, served as Master of Ceremony, with an invocation given by AlamoChapter #40 Chaplain Cam Arrendell. SRT President General Sam F. Clark, KSJ, welcomed the crowd assembledto pay tribute to the 1938-1939 President General of The Sons of the Republic of Texas. Mr. Clark told of Mr.Huson’s success in reviving the Knights of the Order of San Jacinto in 1941, originally created by Republic ofTexas President Sam Houston in January 1843. Mr. Huson was knighted in 1953.

Because of SRT’s ongoing program to mark the graves of its past presidents general, Mr. Huson’s granddaughter,Mary Ann Maxwell Oliver, had a monument erected at the previously unmarked Huson family plot in San JoseCemetery. After the family monument was erected, the SRT grave marker was able to be placed and dedicated.President General Sam F. Clark, KSJ, and Mary Ann Maxwell Oliver, unveiled the marker.

Mrs. Oliver shared a story about her travels to SRT functions with her grandfather.In the 1950s there was passenger train service from Refugio to Houston. We boarded the train in Refugio and

arrived in Houston some hours later. We almost always stayed at the Rice Hotel in downtown Houston. On one ofthese trips I saw my first color television in the Rice’s lobby. For the time it was a huge TV, nothing of course likethe big screens of today. On one occasion, I believe it was San Jacinto Day we were taken out to the battlefield ontug boats. I rode on the Sam Houston. I remember the green ribbons and gold medallions of the Knights and mygrandfather, flapping in the wind as the tug made its way down the Houston ship channel and out to the battlefield.It was a marvelous sight; one of the Knights was a priest, in his priestly attire with the green ribbon waving. I canstill just see it. We disembarked at the battlefield.

That evening none other than the Governor of Texas, Price Daniel, was invested as a knight. The ceremony usedSam Houston’s own sword. I remember the Governor and others in full kneel. At an appropriate time after theceremony, I was allowed to hold the sword. We got back on the tugs and went back to the Rice for more festivities.As a family, on that trip we went directly across the street to Frank’s Restaurant where my grandfather taught meto eat raw oysters.

IN AND AROUND TEXAS

New Website notes and tips:

DID YOU KNOW?

• We have a mobile site! When you use yourhandheld device to access our website you willautomatically be transferred to the mobile site.

• If you are trying to access our site from anApple IPad, ITouch, or IPhone you will havedifficulty since Apple has not yet chosen tosupport Flash. However, you can access our mobilesite from those devices.

• When you click on a link in our new site, thelink pops up in a new window. If you havepop-up blocker enabled, it will not bring upthe new window.

• We recently completed a survey and based offthat information, we made a lot of changes tothe website.

• The website committee works hard to help.Please let us know if you would like to see anychanges, or just have comments. The emailaddress to the Committee iswebmaster@srttexas.org.

(Left) Group photoof family and friends

BATTLE OF MEDINAAugust 20, 2011, in Atascosa, County, Texas, we

commemorated the Battle of Medina, where in Augustof 1813, the Spanish army under Gen. Arredondo killedover 1300 members of the Republican Army of the Northof the newly independent (first) "Republic of Texas"under the command of the double agent Alvarez deToledo. Members of the DRT, SRT, DAR, SAR and othergroups honored their ancestors that participated in thebattle such as: Peter Sides (casualty) and Benjamin Allen.

TEXAS HEROES DAY2011 Texas Heroes Day was commemorated on Sept.

16 and Sept. 17, 2011, in accordance with the anniversaryof the Battle of Salado and the Dawson’s Massacre of1842. The event is held every year at Monument HillState Park in LaGrange, Texas. The event was sponsoredby the Friends of Monument Hill Park and The Sons ofthe Republic of Texas.

TOMBALL HOLIDAY PARADETomball Holiday Parade on Saturday, November

19, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. on Main Street. The Themethis year is “All Texas, All The Time.” If you needmore information call Janet at (979) 245-6644.

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Past President General Hobart Huson

Sam F. Clark, KSJ President Generaland Mary Ann Maxwell Oliver.

PAST PRESIDENT GENERAL GRAVE MARKER DEDICATIONAt 2:00 PM on Friday, September 9, 2011, SRT members, family and friends gathered at San Jose Cemetery,

8235 Mission Road, San Antonio, for the dedication of a past president general grave marker for SRT Past PresidentGeneral Hobart Huson, KSJ. Tom Green, KSJ, served as Master of Ceremony, with an invocation given by AlamoChapter #40 Chaplain Cam Arrendell. SRT President General Sam F. Clark, KSJ, welcomed the crowd assembledto pay tribute to the 1938-1939 President General of The Sons of the Republic of Texas. Mr. Clark told of Mr.Huson’s success in reviving the Knights of the Order of San Jacinto in 1941, originally created by Republic ofTexas President Sam Houston in January 1843. Mr. Huson was knighted in 1953.

Because of SRT’s ongoing program to mark the graves of its past presidents general, Mr. Huson’s granddaughter,Mary Ann Maxwell Oliver, had a monument erected at the previously unmarked Huson family plot in San JoseCemetery. After the family monument was erected, the SRT grave marker was able to be placed and dedicated.President General Sam F. Clark, KSJ, and Mary Ann Maxwell Oliver, unveiled the marker.

Mrs. Oliver shared a story about her travels to SRT functions with her grandfather.In the 1950s there was passenger train service from Refugio to Houston. We boarded the train in Refugio and

arrived in Houston some hours later. We almost always stayed at the Rice Hotel in downtown Houston. On one ofthese trips I saw my first color television in the Rice’s lobby. For the time it was a huge TV, nothing of course likethe big screens of today. On one occasion, I believe it was San Jacinto Day we were taken out to the battlefield ontug boats. I rode on the Sam Houston. I remember the green ribbons and gold medallions of the Knights and mygrandfather, flapping in the wind as the tug made its way down the Houston ship channel and out to the battlefield.It was a marvelous sight; one of the Knights was a priest, in his priestly attire with the green ribbon waving. I canstill just see it. We disembarked at the battlefield.

That evening none other than the Governor of Texas, Price Daniel, was invested as a knight. The ceremony usedSam Houston’s own sword. I remember the Governor and others in full kneel. At an appropriate time after theceremony, I was allowed to hold the sword. We got back on the tugs and went back to the Rice for more festivities.As a family, on that trip we went directly across the street to Frank’s Restaurant where my grandfather taught meto eat raw oysters.

IN AND AROUND TEXAS

New Website notes and tips:

DID YOU KNOW?

• We have a mobile site! When you use yourhandheld device to access our website you willautomatically be transferred to the mobile site.

• If you are trying to access our site from anApple IPad, ITouch, or IPhone you will havedifficulty since Apple has not yet chosen tosupport Flash. However, you can access our mobilesite from those devices.

• When you click on a link in our new site, thelink pops up in a new window. If you havepop-up blocker enabled, it will not bring upthe new window.

• We recently completed a survey and based offthat information, we made a lot of changes tothe website.

• The website committee works hard to help.Please let us know if you would like to see anychanges, or just have comments. The emailaddress to the Committee iswebmaster@srttexas.org.

(Left) Group photoof family and friends

BATTLE OF MEDINAAugust 20, 2011, in Atascosa, County, Texas, we

commemorated the Battle of Medina, where in Augustof 1813, the Spanish army under Gen. Arredondo killedover 1300 members of the Republican Army of the Northof the newly independent (first) "Republic of Texas"under the command of the double agent Alvarez deToledo. Members of the DRT, SRT, DAR, SAR and othergroups honored their ancestors that participated in thebattle such as: Peter Sides (casualty) and Benjamin Allen.

TEXAS HEROES DAY2011 Texas Heroes Day was commemorated on Sept.

16 and Sept. 17, 2011, in accordance with the anniversaryof the Battle of Salado and the Dawson’s Massacre of1842. The event is held every year at Monument HillState Park in LaGrange, Texas. The event was sponsoredby the Friends of Monument Hill Park and The Sons ofthe Republic of Texas.

TOMBALL HOLIDAY PARADETomball Holiday Parade on Saturday, November

19, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. on Main Street. The Themethis year is “All Texas, All The Time.” If you needmore information call Janet at (979) 245-6644.

A 75-year-old county monument was dusted off and restored to the public eye Saturday morning (July 9,2011).

The monument honors Gen. James Smith, the county’s namesake.Descendants of Gen. Smith, including his great-great-great-great grandson, Steve Smith, unveiled the marker

just west of town on Texas Highway 64. “I wish my grandparents were here to see this” Smith, a formercouncilman, said. “It’s an honor to be a descendent of his.”

The pink granite monument was a gift of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas in 1936. When roadconstruction and development on Texas 64 picked up a few years ago, the monument was moved and eventuallyput in storage.

Smith said his father, Don, called Judge Joel Baker about getting it reinstalled.While Smith County has more than 100 historical markers, local organizations and Gen. Smith’s descendantsworked diligently to bring the marker back.

With the help of the Smith County Historical Society, Daughters of the Republic of Texas and the NationalSociety United States Daughters of 1812 joined forces to write letters and help advance the process of gettingthe marker out of storage.

“This beautiful marker heralded the entrance to the county,” Baker said at the ceremony. “I believe Gen.Smith would be proud of what our county has become.”

Mayor Barbara Bass also spoke at the ceremony and declared July 9 Gen. James Smith Day in the city.“One thing about Tyler is we love our history,” she said. “To be here today to rededicate this marker is

something we should be proud of.”Smith said the general would be “very proud of his descendants” for carrying on his frontiersman spirit and

go-get-’em attitude. Gen. Smith was a soldier, planter and politician from Spartanburg County, South Carolina.According to family history, when he was about 20 years old, he volunteered in the War of 1812 and fought inthe Creek Indian wars and served as a Lieutenant under Andrew Jackson at the Battle of New Orleans.

After the war, Smith returned to South Carolina, married and started a family. He, his wife and 11 childrenrelocated to Lincoln County, Tennessee, where he led a vigilance committee against the Native Americans,according to family history.

Smith settled in Nacogdoches in March 1835 and established a plantation. Soon after, Gen. Houstonintroduced Smith to a businessman in New York. That fall, Smith told Houston he would ship 100 “first-raterifles” to Natchitoches, La., and would bring well-equipped troops to Texas from Tennessee to fight againstMexico. Smith arrived with his troops, and in April, he entered the service of the revolutionary army as captainof cavalry for the Nacogdoches Mounted Volunteers. He helped win a victory at San Jacinto, and in May 1836,he was appointed inspector general with the rank of Colonel by Gen. Thomas J. Rusk, according to familyhistory. Smith served with Rusk from headquarters at Victoria until September of that year, when he wasappointed by Sam Houston to raise companies to build forts and protect settlers west of Nacogdoches.

In 1837 and 1838, when relationships with Native Americans were rocky, Smith’s Nacogdoches plantationbecame a refuge for harried settlers from surrounding counties.

Smith commanded the Second Battalion of Rusk’s regiments in July 1839 at the Battle of the Neches, whichsaw Chief Bowl’s death.

The next spring, Smith was elected Brigadier General and took command of the Third Brigade on thenorthwest frontier with Mexico, where he remained until August 1844, when Houston ordered him to commandthe troops detached to suppress the Regulator-Moderator War in Shelby County, according to family history.

Smith represented Rusk County in the Texas House of Representatives from Feb. 16, 1846, to Dec. 13, 1847.Smith County was organized and named in his honor in April 1846. The city of Henderson, named for his

friend James P. Henderson, was built on land given to Smith for his services to the Republic of Texas.

SMITH COUNTY REDEDICATES MONUMENT HONORING NAMESAKE

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IN AND AROUND TEXASLONE STAR CHAPTER ANNUAL MEETING AND AWARDS CEREMONY

cont. from pg. 6

Erwin Odine Kleen Wautauga, TXGilbert A. Pratt 7 San Antonio, TXDonald W. Pugh DMA 6 Lake Jackson, TX

Name Chapter Hometown

In MemoriamIn MemoriamIn MemoriamIn MemoriamIn Memoriam

Eron Tynes receives her Honorary Membershipin the Lone Star Chapter

Dean Bass receives his Honorary Membershipin the Lone Star Chapter

Craig Campobella accepts his True Texian Award Dave Cantey aka Wild Bill collects his raffle winningsand thanks for supporting our Teacher of the Year Award

Attendees enjoyed an evening of awards,entertainment and camaraderie

Joe Rosser, John Meredith, David Martin, Debbie and RustyMcLaughlin, were decked out in period dress and filmed by

Schaune Stauffer of On Location Live

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SMITH COUNTY REDEDICATES MONUMENT HONORING NAMESAKE cont.

L-R: Smith County Judge Joel Baker, City of TylerMayor Barbara Bass, Smith County Commissioner JeffWarrBackground: Piney Woods Chapter #52, Tyler, providedthe “Historic Flags of Texas” for the event

Smith died December 25, 1855, and was buried with military honors in a brick vault in Smith Park atHenderson.

By MELISSA CROWEStaff Writer, TylerPaper.com

Reprinted from article published July 10, 2011TylerPaper.com

Tyler Paper staff photo

LONE STAR CHAPTER ANNUAL MEETING AND AWARDS CEREMONYThe Lone Star Chapter #58 had its Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony on July 9th at the Steamboat House

Restaurant owned by Honorary Member Charles Fogarty. Over 50 were in attendance including President GeneralSam Clark, Second Vice President Tom Houston, San Jacinto District Representative John Homman and SanJacinto Chapter President Ron Brown. Honorary Member Bob Heinonen entertained the attendees with his usualflair as he portrayed Stephen F. Austin. Bob has performed for over 360,000 students and tens of thousands ofadults all over Texas. He is a great educator and ambassador for Texas and its significant contribution to history.

The highlight of the awards ceremony was the Montgomery County Texas History Teacher of the Year Awards.Seventh grade teacher Glen Janek from Moorhead Junior High in the Conroe ISD was recognized for his ability toengage and stimulate the students to live Texas history and not just memorize facts. Also receiving the award wasMarianne Messinger who teaches Texas history at Knox Junior High in the Conroe ISD. Her students said shemade history come alive for them. This is the fourth year the Lone Star Chapter has recognized outstanding Texashistory teachers in Montgomery County. In addition to the ceremony and meal at the Steamboat House, theteachers received $750 each, and their seventh grade classes were treated to a portrayal of William Barret Travis byBob Heinonen.

Receiving only the third True Texian Award was artist Craig Campobella. Craig was the sculptor for the bronzebust of Dr. Charles B. Stewart and “The Texian” at the Lone Star Monument and Historic Flag Park in ConroeTexas. Craig was the driving force behind the development of the park that displays 13 flags flown during theTexas Revolution and Republic and honors Charles B. Stewart who designed the Lone Star Flag we still fly today.

Other awards included bestowing Honorary Chapter Membership to Eron Tynes for all her support of SRTevents. Eron is past President of the San Jacinto Chapter of the DRT. Honorary Membership was also granted toDean Bass for his efforts as Sponsor of the Lone Star Monument and Historic Flag Park and his continued financialsupport of the Lone Star Chapter. Certificates of Appreciation were presented to Charles and Senie Fogarty, Spiritof Texas Bank, On Location Live, and Bob Heinonen.

The 2011 Raffle Winner was Dave Cantey aka Wild Bill. He was presented his flintlock 1773 French Pistol andCavalry Sabre at the historic Fanthrop Inn in Anderson.

All the awards, interviews with dignitaries and other events were recorded by On Location Live and can beviewed at this website, http://onlocationlive.com/?p=1813

IN AND AROUND TEXAS

cont. on pg. 7

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION FOR STEPHEN F. AUSTINSponsored by the Moses Austin Chapter 12, The Sons of the Republic of Texas; Austin, TexasOn November 3rd, 2011, 10:30 a.m. at the Texas State Cemetery, 900 Navasota Street; for wreath laying or 1:30p.m. Program at the O. Henry Middle School; 2610 West 10th Street.Program by Bob Heinonen as Stephen F. AustinDignitaries attending:Austin family members, Sam Houston IV, Karen Thompson-President General, DRT, Sam Clark-PresidentGeneral, SRT, Lee White-Alamo Defenders Descendant Assoc., Joe Davis-Former Texas Rangers Assoc. andDr. Al Walling-San Jacinto Descendants Association

THE ALAMO CHAPTER #40

The Alamo Chapter of San Antonio held its meeting on September9th. State Representative John V. Garza of the 117th District and ArtMartinez de Vara, Mayor, City of Von Ormy and member of the AlamoChapter presented an original of the February 22nd State Proclamationto Ken Pfeiffer, President of the Alamo Chapter. The proclamationrecognizes patriot Blas Herrera a soldier and rancher often called thePaul Revere of Texas. He was dispatched to the Rio Grande to observethe movement of Mexican troops. When it became apparent that GeneralAntonio Lopez de Santa Anna was headed with his army in the directionof Bexar, Mr. Herrera and a fellow scout hastened back to warn theTexan troops.

Glen Janak receives his Teacher of the Year Award Marriane Messinger receives herTeacher of the Year Award

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Buglers Across America

Steven Howell Dr. Archie P. McDonald

Laying of the Wreath

DRT and CRT Members SRT Members

Bobby Smith Chief Master at Arms Tarleter “Tee” Reed Fire Controlman First Class David Bemish

Russ Kuykendall

SECOND ANNUAL SAVE TEXAS HISTORY SYMPOSIUMThe second annual Save Texas History Symposium, hosted by Commissioner Jerry Patterson and the Texas General

Land Office (GLO), was held on October 1, at the AT&T Executive Education & Conference Center, on the campusof The University of Texas at Austin. Celebrating the 175th anniversary of Texas’ victory over Mexico, the theme ofthe symposium was “The Texas Revolution at 175: Onward was the cry!”

The symposium began with greetings from Commissioner Patterson. His lifelong passion for history began withhis grandmother telling him Civil War stories when he was a young boy. Every time he visited her, he asked formore stories; between her dips of snuff, some of her stories may have been true, according to Patterson. CommissionerPatterson shared his contention that the study and discussion of history heals wounds and binds us together.

Learning opportunities abounded for any Texas history enthusiast. The day began as Dr. Gene Smith, James P.Bevill, Dr. Stephen Hardin and Dr. Gregg Dimmick spoke on the origins, financing, military strategies and archeologyof the Revolution. An afternoon session included a panel discussion, moderated by Dr. Alwyn Barr, to examine thecontributions of Tejanos, women and blacks in the Revolution. Returning symposium events included a PioneerLand Surveying Expedition on the UT campus, as well as guided tours of the General Land Office Archives and theBob Bullock Texas State History Museum. A genealogical workshop featured experts from the National Archivesand Records Administration and the Travis County Archives. Living history demonstrations by the Texian LegacyAssociation rounded out the day’s activities.

For anyone unfamiliar with Save Texas History!, the program was created by Commissioner Patterson in 2004, toconserve historic documents and maps in the Texas General Land Office while promoting Texas history. There areno public funds available for preservation of the documents and maps. As evidence of the success of the program,there was a rare public showing of Stephen F. Austin’s Registro, a several inches thick bound register of land grantsof the first three-hundred Texas colonists, handwritten by Austin’s secretary, Samuel May Williams, signed “EstevenF. Austin, Empresario.” The bound volume is intact, thanks to both careful handling and storing by the GLO andconservation funded in 2010, by the Texas Society Daughters of the American Revolution. SRT chapters haveadopted various maps and documents in the archives for conservation, and any SRT chapter or individual can do thesame by contacting the GLO, linked on the SRT website.

Several of the 2011 symposium participants are honorary members of SRT: Commissioner Patterson, also honoredthis year as a Knight of the Order of San Jacinto; James P. Bevill and Dr. Gregg Dimmick. Past Summerfield G.Roberts award winners are Dr. Stephen Hardin (1994 – Texas Iliad: A Military History of the Texas Revolution) andJames P. Bevill (2009 – The Paper Republic).

(L-R) Lone Star Chapter #58members Fred Mead and Troy Lamp

Dr. Gene Smith presents “ThomasJefferson, Manifest Destiny and theTexas Revolution”

(L-R) SRT honorary members James P. Bevilland Jerry E. Patterson, KSJ

Dr. Stephen Hardin presents “What WasHouston Thinking?: UnderstandingHouston’s Bizarre Behavior During theSan Jacinto Campaign”

Commissioner Patterson welcomes attendees tothe Second Annual Save Texas History SymposiumDr. Gregg Dimmick presents “The Sea

of Mud: the History and Archeology ofthe Mexican Army after San Jacinto”

(Left) The TexianLegacy Associationfires a volley on thegrounds of theStephen F. AustinBuilding indowntown Austin

Bagpiper, Harry Isensee anddrummer, Clint Hamilton

TEXIAN NAVY DAY ON BATTLESHIP TEXAS

Admirals in the Texas Navy

(Left) Fly Over

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TEXAS! THE EXHIBITIONOpens Sept 30 at Hall of State, Fair Park in Dallas

Exhibit offers a unique economic perspective on Texas history

The celebration of 175 years of Texas independence continues as Texas! The Exhibition—is now traveling thestate and opens Sept. 30 at the Hall of State, Fair Park, adjacent to the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas. Hundreds oforiginal pieces of early Texas money have been brought together by a group of private and university collectionsto showcase a unique financial and economic perspective of early Texas history, with a major emphasis on thecolonial and Republic of Texas periods in this once in a lifetime museum experience.

Rarities abound - from the first Texas treasury warrant, dated Nov. 28, 1835, at Gonzales to a payment for therelease of Mier prisoners on the last day of the Republic of Texas, Feb. 19, 1846 - the exhibit of Texas money isbroadly inclusive. A complete collection of all Republic of Texas issues are on display including all known examplesof the extremely rare exchequer bills, along with error notes, military pay certificates and Naval Pay Certificates.

James P. Bevill, an award winning author and SRT honorary member, served as consulting curator for the exhibit.The exhibition was consigned by Bevill and an elite group of Texas collectors, which includes pieces from theUniversity of Houston - Special Collections Library, the John N. Rowe collection of Texas currency at the SMUDeGolyer Library, the ANA Money Museum, The Durham Western Heritage Museum, Frost Bank, and a dozenindividuals, making this the broadest and most comprehensive exhibit of Texas money ever assembled.

The Dallas Historical Society will present the exhibit in Dallas from Sept 30 - Dec. 4, 2011. The Hall of Statein Fair Park was built by the State of Texas for the 1936 Texas Independence Centennial celebration and islocated at 3939 Grand Avenue. Information and exhibit hours can be found at www.dallashistory.org.

TEXIAN NAVY DAY ON BATTLESHIP TEXASBy: SRT Texas Navy Committee

At the sound of six bells from the Battleship Texas and black powder salvos from the Lone Star Volunteers andTexas Army cannon and muskets, Texian Navy Day commenced on Saturday, September 17th, on the bow of thegrand old ship.

Thanks to the gracious sponsorship by The Battleship Texas Foundation and assistance from the staff of theTexas Parks and Wildlife Department, The Sons of the Republic of Texas (SRT) planned and hosted a memorableevent for everyone in attendance. The SRT Color Guard, led by Tom B. Green, KSJ, accompanied by the St.Thomas’ Episcopal School piper band, provided an outstanding flag processional. One of the highlights of theevent was a precision-timed flyover provided by the United States Coast Guard Air Station Houston, during BuglersAcross America’s final notes of the Star-Spangled Banner.

SRT President General Sam F. Clark, KSJ, served as Master of Ceremonies, recognizing Ship Manager AndySmith for the months of planning and coordinating with the SRT Texas Navy Committee. Steven Howell, ExecutiveDirector of The Battleship Texas Foundation, welcomed visitors on behalf of the foundation, and Russ Kuykendall,Complex Superintendent of the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site, welcomed everyone on behalf ofTexas Parks and Wildlife Department. Kuykendall noted SRT’s commitment to observe Texian Navy Day since2007, with previous ceremonies in Austin, Houston and Matagorda; only Hurricane Ike postponed the 2008 eventuntil the following year.

SRT Sam Houston Chapter #38 Chapter President Bobby Smith honored the USS San Jacinto (CG-56) EnlistedSailor of the Year, Chief/Master at Arms Tarleter “Tee” Reed, and runner up Fire Controlman First Class DavidBemish. Chapter member Lynden Rasch had worked behind the scenes for months in coordinating the presentationwith the commanding officer of the USS San Jacinto, and the Sam Houston Chapter hosted the sailors during theirspecial trip to receive the honors.

The Texian Navy Day ceremony honored Commodore Edwin Ward Moore of the second Texas Navy and theentire Republic of Texas Navy. The keynote speaker for the event was SRT Honorary member Dr. Archie P.McDonald, Professor of History at Stephen F. Austin State University; Dr. McDonald provided insight on the lifeof Edwin Ward Moore, comparing and contrasting the lives and leadership styles of Moore and his nemesis,Republic of Texas President Sam Houston. Dr. McDonald noted that Moore’s only victory in dealing with Houstonwas to outlive him by almost three years. With Dr. McDonald’s permission, his keynote address is available on theSRT website, under RESOURCES, then TEXAS NAVY tabs.

After the keynote address, a symbolic laying of the wreath by the SRT Texas Navy Committee and sounding ofTaps by Buglers Across America completed the tribute to Commodore Moore and the Republic of Texas Navy.Members of DRT, C.R.T. and SRT and all Admirals in the Texas Navy posed for group photos at the end of theceremony.

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Santa Anna's Vest, Pendant Swallowtail Flag and Texas Military Pay. Honorary member Jim Bevill and Jodie Bevill.Rolling Thunder, Lone Star Volunteers,The Texas Army

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SRT MEMBERS TOUR UTSA LIBRARIES SPECIAL COLLECTIONS

The special collections staff is working to bring the collection online. A number of digital images are alreadyavailable at: FINDING AID bit.ly/sonstexas and DIGITAL CATALOG bit.ly/sonstexascatalog.

The tour was arranged by Joe Ginn, KSJ, Past President General and long-time committee chairman of The Sonsof the Republic of Texas/O’Connor Spanish-Texas Document & Book Collection Committee.

(L-R) Past President General Scott Dunbar, KSJ, observes someof the language codes used by Isabel de Pedro and a copy of thefirst document that she translated. Mr. Dunbar continues to serveon the SRT special committee that oversees the collection.

CALLING ALL AGGIES!The William Joel Bryan Chapter #14, Bryan, is compiling a list of names and email addresses of SRT members

who are currently attending Texas A&M University in College Station and Blinn College in Bryan. Parents pleasecall or email Janet Knox in the SRT office with your son’s contact information. The chapter will invite thosestudents to their chapter meetings.

Name Chapter Ancestor Hometown Michael Christian Byford Telitha Kirby (Womack) Mustang, OK Daniel Wyatt Byford Telitha Kirby (Womack) Mustang, OK Dennis Wayne Byford, Jr. Telitha Kirby (Womack) Mustang, OK David Wayne Byford Telitha Kirby Stillwater, OK John Ramsay Ellis 1 Jesse Parchman Houston, TX Kevin Michael O’ Gorman 1 Antoine Golly, Sr. Houston, TX Charlie Leon Gordy 2 Richard Williams Hitchcock, TX William Edgar Kinnison 3 William Perrin Salado, TX Brian Douglas Tyler 3 Shubael Marsh Holland, TX James Calvin McNeill IV 6 Charles Keller Reese Richmond, TX Richard Rugeley Serrill, Jr. 6 Lucinda F. Swartz Matagorda, TX Stanley Paul Masinter 7 Daniel Ross Gandy Baton Rouge, LA Norman Craig Blake 8 George Washington Blake Dallas, TX Joe Wallace Bridges, Jr. 8 John C Hagan The Colony, TX Lucas Carl Elam 8 William Williams Richardson, TX James Christopher Pittman 8 Pvt. William Floyd Williams Dallas, TX Charles George Brown 12 Elijah Strapp Lampasas, TX Owen King Furley 12 Teletha Ann Ferguson Austin, TX Warren King Furley 12 Telitha Ann Ferguson Austin, TX Calvin King Furley 12 Taltha Ann Ferguson Austin, TX Levi King Furley 12 Telitha Ann Ferguson Austin, TX Edmund Norman Furley 12 Telitha Ann Ferguson Austin, TX William Webster Green 12 George Washington Smyth Seattle, WA Henry Arrington Jones 12 Alberto Vaughan Dripping Springs, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Martha Smalley Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Jean Haller Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Marie Anne Haller Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Nathaniel C Daniell Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 John Seborn Daniell Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Hannah Brantley Daniell Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Sylvania Pearce Daniell Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Juan Antonio Deluna Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Romulus Orlando Flowers Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Ashall Dancer Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Maria Josefa Deluna Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Andrew Smalley Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Lyndia Dancer Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Joseph Christoval Peres Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Stephen Cottle Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Zebulon Pike Cottle Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Juan Baptista Trevino Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Elisha Flowers Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Richard Sims Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Mary Ward Dancer Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 John McDonald Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Juan Antonio Peres De Almazan Leander, TX

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JANET’S KornerBy: Janet Knox, Administrative Assistant

email: srttexas@srttexas.org1717 Eighth Street • Bay City, Texas 77414

(979) 245-6644

• We received a note from Robert Schuhmann, his wifepassed way on August 23, 2011. He said, “ This is a thankyou and heartfelt appreciation to my close friends in SRT. Itreasure your friendship and your caring sympathy.” Bob

• Do not forget to make your reservations for the 2012 AnnualMeeting NOW!! Information is on the last page of thisTexian.

• Remember: All active duty personnel, your dues arewaived. Please notify SRT office by email, postal service ortelephone.

• The topic for the Texas History Essay Contest Award is“Stephen F. Austin, The Father of Texas.” Brochures areavailable at the National Office and on our websitewww.srttexas.org

• Nominations from the Chapters for Honorary Membershipand Knight of the Order of San Jacinto are due November21, 2011.

• The KSJ Yearbook for 2011 is now available! Thisyearbook contains all the names, dates, and bios for everyKnight through the last investment on April 2, 2011. Theyearbook is printed and posted in a three ring binder. The priceis $25, which includes printing and shipping. All orders aresubmitted to Janet.

• Please note that any applicants for membership in the SRTmust have 3 signatures of recommending SRT members. It isnot necessary if the applicant lives out of state, but everyapplicant should affiliate with a chapter. This does not meanthat they will have to attend meetings. Application must betyped and notarized, and don’t forget the check.

• I would like to thank you for the articles and pictures you aresending for your newsletter; they have been GREAT. I needYOUR help with articles and pictures. If your chapter has orwill be celebrating any events PLEASE email me at:srttexas@srttexas.org. I will be putting the January issuetogether for publication; the deadline is December 15th.

PRESIDENT GENERAL’S MESSAGE

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE2011 - 2012

Left to right front row;David Stone; Tom Houston; Sam F. Clark, KSJ; DavidHanover; and Janet Knox

Left to right back row:Robert Kendall, KSJ; Randy Pollard; L. VaughnOliver, KSJ and Edward A. Heath (not shown BobSteakley)

Left to right front row:Ken Pfeiffer; Duane Blair; and Joe Pyle

Left to right back row:John Homman; John Knox and Stan Stokes (notshown Bob Steakley and Robert Schuhmann)

DISTRICT REPRESENTIVES2011 - 2012

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NEW SRT MEMBERS

aboard the Battleship Texas on Texian Navy Day, always the third Saturday of September. Our Texas Navy Committeedid an outstanding job putting this one together. Sam Houston Chapter #38 President Bobby Smith presented theUSS San Jacinto (CG-56) Enlisted Sailor of the Year Award to this year’s winners.

If you have never been to Goliad, come to the next SRT Quarterly Meeting in Victoria and join us for thepresentation of the La Bahia Awards in Goliad at the La Bahia Chapel.

Make plans now to attend the 2012 SRT Annual Meeting in Kerrville, TX. We will be headquartered at the Y.O.Ranch Resort Hotel and Conference Center.

Best Regards - Sam F. Clark, KSJ President General, SRT Name Chapter Ancestor Hometown James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Maria Josefa Trevino Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Gertrudes De Ynojosa Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Sarah (Sally) Turner Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Henry Christian Hardt Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Elizabeth Ann McFarlin Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Marie Anne Golly Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Ines Longoria Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Anastacia Sims Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 George Franklin Daniell Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Polly Smalley Flowers Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Donald McDonald Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Elizabeth Demoss Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Charles Demoss Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Maria Concepcion Peres Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Eliza Jane Cummings Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Martha Demoss Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Robert John Cummings Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Susannah Bays Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Peter Demoss Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Roseina Wicher Bays Leander, TX James Glenn Miller, Jr. 12 Joseph L Bays Leander, TX Earnest Ray Nance 12 Willaim Roark Elgin, TX Joseph Campbell Spitler 12 Joseph Burleson, Sr. Georgetown, TX Patrick Rabon Tarlton 12 John Burleson Round Rock, TX Cole Yerby Tarlton 12 John Burleson Round Rock, TX Lawrence Aubrey Williams 12 William Sparks Austin, TX Douglas Carlton Hicks 14 Ann Reeves McMillan Lewisville, TX Fain McDougal Jr. 14 Valentine Bennet College Station, TX Gregory Harry Westmoreland 27 Sarah Ann Bumpass Lubbock, TX Gregory Harry Westmoreland 27 James Bradl (e) y Lubbock, TX George Benton Doyle 29 Wilhelm Jacob Steubing II Houston, TX Lane Carroll Redwine 37 Joseph Fowler Round Rock, TX Jeffrey Morris Fondon 38 George Henry Stovall Katy, TX Justin Thomas Fondon 38 George Henry Stovall Katy, TX Eldon Ray Cagle, Jr. 40 Martha Sapp San Antonio, TX John Daniel Vickery 45 Aaron Vickery Mesquite, TX John Daniel Vickery 45 J. Vance Vickery Mesquite, TX Gregg Alton Eckhardt 48 Johann Heinrich Helotes, TX Gregg Alton Eckhardt 48 Ludolph Habenicht Helotes, TX Charles Ray Schoch 50 Christian Franz Jordan New Braunfels, TX Charles Ray Schoch 50 Johann Ernst Heinrich New Braunfels, TX Alfred P Cochran 58 Elizabeth Lewis Lake Charles, LA Alfred P Cochran 58 Joseph Sydney Cochran, Sr. Lake Charles, LA Russell Lewis McLaughlin 58 Elijah Morrison Haley Conroe, TX Marshall Travis White 58 Nancy Alcorn Skillern The Woodlands, TX Marshall Travis White 58 Isaac C. Skillern The Woodlands, TX

THE TEXIANThe Official Publication of The Sons of the Republic of Texas

VOL IV NUMBER 4 OCTOBER 2011

PRESIDENT GENERAL’S MESSAGE

Sam F. Clark, KSJContact us at:SRT Office: www.srttexas.org Email: srttexas@srttexas.org1717 Eighth Street, Bay City, TX 77414Phone: (979) 245-6644 Fax: (979) 244-3819

1717 Eighth StreetBay City, TX 77414

RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

It is hard to believe we are alreadyin the last quarter of this special 175th

Anniversary year of TexasIndependence. We have witnessedmany celebrations around the statehonoring and remembering those greatmen and women that came before us.

On Friday, September 9th, the SRTled by Tom Green, KSJ, conducted aPPG marker dedication at the gravesite of Past President General Hobart

WHAT’S INSIDESeptember Meeting ..................... 1, 3

President General’s Message ... 1-2

Janet’s Korner .............................. 2

Texian Navy Day ...................... 4-5

In and Around Texas .... 3, 6-11, 13

2011 QUARTERLY MEETINGDec 2-3, 2011 Victoria – Hampton Inn, 7006 N. Navarro, Victoria, TX 77904, (361) 573-9911, November

19, 2011 cut-off date. Rate $99 + tax (Group code “SON”) please identify yourself as SRT!

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Attendees of the September Quarterly Meeting in San Antonioreceived a guided tour of the Kathryn Stoner O’Connor/The Sons ofthe Republic of Texas Foundation, Inc. collection of rare books anddocuments at the UTSA Libraries Special Collection, housed in theJohn Peace Library, Main Campus.

The collection includes more than 5,400 printed and manuscriptdocuments from the 16th to the 20th centuries, documenting the social,political and religious life in central Mexico. Documents includeitems by or about the kings of Spain, two emperors of Mexico,viceroys of Mexico, and presidents of Mexico and the United States.Other items include financial records, personal and businesscorrespondence, censuses, and maps. A “must see” in the collectionis a contemporary manuscript copy of the 1836 Articles of Surrendersigned by James Fannin.

In Memoriam ............................... 7

Website Notes .............................. 9

Texas History Symposium ........ 12

New Members ...................... 14-15

Calendar of Events .................... 16

Calendar of Events2012 Annual Meeting

March 23-25, 2012 Y.O. Ranch Resort Hotel & Conference Center,2033 Sidney Baker (Highway 16), Kerrville, TXToll-Free: 1-877-YO RESORT (1-877-967-3767)February 22, 2012, cut-off date; book early!Rate (per night): Single/Double $ 89+ tax

Executive King $129+ tax1 Bedroom Suite $185+ tax2 Bedroom Suite $260+ tax

Ask for The Sons of the Republic of Texas rate; room reservation notidentified with the SRT Group will not be added back to the blockafterward to be counted toward guaranteed minimum. A 4PM check-in;noon check out. Group rate will be honored 2 days pre and post eventdates, based on availability.

2012 Quarterly MeetingsJune 8-9, 2012 Tomball- Hampton Inn & Suites, 14100 Medical Complex

Drive, Tomball, TX 77377; (281)357-1500; May 12, 2012Cut-off date. Rate: $89. +tax (group code SRT”). Pleaseidentify yourself as SRT!

2011 SRT EventsMarch 2 Texas Independence DayMarch 6 Fall of the AlamoMarch 27 Goliad MassacreApril 21 San Jacinto DaySeptember 17 Texian Navy Day on the Battleship TexasOctober 2 Battle of GonzalesNovember 3 Stephen F. Austin’s Birthday (Father of Texas)

SRT MEMBERS TOUR UTSA LIBRARIES SPECIAL COLLECTIONS

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(left) Isabel de Pedro worked for SRT for 23 yearsin indexing, cataloging and translating thecollection of rare documents, obtained by SRT in1976. Also present were (center) Joe Ginn, KSJ,and (right) Mark L. Shelstad, Head of SpecialCollections.

Huson, KSJ at the San Jose Cemeteryin San Antonio. Tom had worked withthe family to locate and mark thegrave site. The family members werevery appreciative.

We had a great Quarterly Meetingin San Antonio on September 9th &10th at the Drury Inn near La Canterajust off Interstate 10 and down thestreet from the UTSA campus. Theaccommodations were great withmore than adequate space for ourmeeting and fellowship. Thanks goout to those that helped make it asuccessful weekend.

Upon completion of our meeting onSaturday, we adjourned to the campusof UTSA Libraries SpecialCollections for a guided tour of TheSons of the Republic of Texas,Kathryn Stoner O’Connor MexicanManuscript Collection. The facilitythat currently houses the collectionwill help ensure the longevity of themanuscripts for future generations tostudy and gain valuable knowledgeof the time period.

A memorable celebration was held