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Major George B. Erath
By Marjorie Rogers, Marlin, Texas.
Account of the famous ranger for whom Erath county, TX is ...

On the Cover – Andrew Jackson Potter
San Felipe De Austin as Seen by Smithwick
San Felipe de Austin, on the ...

On the Cover – Ben Milam
The Hero of San Antonio
Story of Benjamin Milam, patriot, soldier in the war of 1812, ...

Mrs. Minerva Slaughter, Pioneer Mother (Cover image)
Very excellent story of venerable pioneer mother Mrs. Minerva Slaughter, who married Benjamin ...

The Trail Boss Passes On
Story of George W. Saunders , well-known San Antonio area cattleman. The name of Saunders is ...

Fortitude of a Pioneer Mother
Noah Smithwick.
An Excerpt: "We were on hand at the appointed time and, just as ...

The Rout Of The Californians
Account of a little known but significant battle fought near old Fort Lancaster, on the ...

Crockett's Colorful Career Ended In Texas
By J. Marvin Hunter
Colonel David Crockett was one of the most remarkable men ...

Stephen F. Austin, The Father Of Texas
When Stephen F. Austin heard that the application of his father to plant ...

An Indian Massacre in Montague County
Account of brutal Indian attack that occurred in 1870 on the west prong of Denton ...

Ho-che-ay-um, the Church of the Indian
By Col. Richard I. Dodge
Account describing religious ceremonies and structures used in rituals ...

The Killing Of Josephus Browning Avenged
By W. K. Baylor
Eyewitness account of events surrounding the scalping murder and revenge ...

How Van Horn, Texas, Got Its Name
By Colonel M. L. Crimmins, U. S. A., Retired
BRIGADIER GENERAL Robert Osborn ...

William Adams Came To Texas In 1852
By Ruth Dodson
Account of the early years of the social and industrial history ...

David N. Wharton, Kerr County Pioneer
David N. Wharton, long-time Kerr county resident came from McNary county, Tennessee to Texas ...

James V. Latham: A Texas Ranger
By Clarinda L. Latham, Alamogordo, New Mexico
James V. Latham was born at Vienna, ...

San Patricio Dedicates A Memorial
Corpus Christi Caller.
July 26 was a proud occasion and a red letter day for history-minded ...

Jack Hays, The Intrepid Texas Ranger
Among the many noted Indian fighters in the early days of the Texas Republic ...

Early Day Mail Lines In TexasBy J. Marvin HunterThere were plenty of trials and thrills for travelers on early day ...

Liberty Dawned When The Alamo Fell
The final revolt that gave Texas her freedom began in the spring of 1835, and ...