THE TEXIAN The Official Publication of The Sons of the Republic of

VOL. 10, NUMBER 2 JULY 2007 Texas History Essay Winners Receive Awards at San Jacinto

On 21, 2007 The Sons of the Robert E. Lee High School in Tyler, awarded their Texas. The Second Place Winner 33rd Annual Scholarship Awards to of $2,000 was Vanessa Bazan from Winners of the Texas History Essay New Braunfels High School in New Contest. The Awards totaled $5,000 Braunfels, Texas. Both students and were given to two graduating expressed their appreciation and plan High School Seniors. The First Place to use the scholarship money to further Winner of $3,000 was SRT member their education at the University of Britton Lee, graduating Senior from (L-R) Vanessa Bazan, 2nd place winner, Denton Bryant, Texas in the fall. Chairman Texas History Essay Committee and Britton Lee, 1st place winner PRESIDENT GENERAL’S MESSAGE The new Constitution and By-laws passed What’s Inside? unanimously at the Annual Meeting in Corpus Christi. To commemorate this historical event in SRT’s History an archive book was signed by all present and a group picture was taken. Janet’s Journal 2

The William B. Travis Chapter made a detailed Eagle Scout Award 3 presentation at the members’ meeting on their very successful Texas History poster program. This year they had over 490 entries! Several 4 award-winning entries were displayed. This is a great idea to reach young Texans and give them Around The State 5 a personal experience in researching Republic of Texas historical dates. I look forward to hear- ing from all the chapter presidents that took the Annual Meeting Awards 6-7 well-documented handouts home for review. J. Richard “Dick” Reese, KSJ Texas Navy Day 8 Have you visited our website lately? Changes have been made. Working with 1st Vice Presi- dent General Vaughn Oliver, we rearranged several topics so that they would be David Hanover more obvious to first time visitors. The Texian Navy got its own listing but all Newly Commisioned Admiral 11 SRT Republic of Texas Historical dates are now under this topic but added to it is “Teacher Resources”. Our goal is to have detailed account of each Republic of Texas Historical date and the back up bibliography and further reference links for 10th Generation Members 10 teacher or member use. Knighting Ceremony 11 To get an idea of what I envisioned, click on “Texian Navy” and read the three pages of material. Couldn’t you easily make a lesson plan or write a speech on the topic from this information? If you have a special interest in any one of the New Members 12 historical dates listed, contact Tom Green, KSJ, the new chairman of the Texas Historical Dates Committee at 281 922-1118. Your assistance will be appreciated Deceased SRT Members 13 in helping him develop this important project. Continued on pg. 2 Janet’s Janet Hickl PRESIDENT GENERAL’S MESSAGE (CON’T) E-mail: [email protected] Journal 1717 Eighth Street As promised at the Annual meeting, I planned to write a Conflict Bay City, TX 77414 of Interest Policy for the SRT and amend its corporate charter • Remember: All members that are active ser- to comply with the new IRS Regulations for non-profit corpora- tions. Thanks to several expert scriveners (Will Haddock and vice personnel your dues are waived. Notify SRT my first son in law, Jeff Slade), drafts will be available at the office by email, postal service or by telephone. Liberty quarterly meeting. Don’t worry there is more to do. • Let me know if your chapter will be having We are revising the Handbook of Texas entry for the SRT and any upcoming events to be announced in The we have a new information Fact Sheet for fund raising (Clay Texian. Fisher). Come join the fun! (Bring your own pen). • Please note there are new fees. Life Mem- bership application fees have changed. Junior

Membership and Supplementary fees are now $30. Discard any old SRT applications, bro- chures and application guidelines. • Please note that any applicants for mem- bership in the SRT must have 3 signatures of recommending SRT members. It is not nec- essary if the applicant lives out of state BUT every applicant must affiliate with a chapter. This does not mean that they will have to attend meetings. • If you have not paid $10 for your 2007 copies of The Texian you will have to view the issues on our website. • Those members that have not paid their 2007 dues are now considered delinquent. • 2006 Yearbooks are available for $25, which includes CD, binder and dividers. SRT members attending the Annual Meeting in Corpus Christi signed the archive book com- memorating the new Constitution and Bylaws.

2007 - 2008 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

President General Historian General J. Richard Reese,KSJ Robert Kendall, KSJ 1st V.P. General Chaplain General L. Vaughn Oliver Wesley N. Schulze, KSJ 2nd V.P. General Executive Committeeman Sam F. Clark, Jr. Leonard G. Cloud, KSJ Secretary General Executive Committeeman David Hanover Bob Steakley Treasurer General Administrative Assistant Tom Houston Janet Hickl

2 AROUND THE STATE… “Gone To Texas” 2007 Vaughn Oliver, 1st Vice President General portraying a character in Texas at The Williamson County Historical Museum. This was for the “Gone to Texas” Pioneer Day 2007, Saturday, May 12, 2007. An annual event at the Old Settlers Headquarters Grounds, Round Rock, Texas. To celebrate 100 years of pioneers coming to the county! Visitors listened to storytellers and met people from the past, they visited historical displays by the cultural groups who settled here, and experienced life like it used to be, sat among the log cabins and stately oak trees in this historic setting. Duane Blair presents Eagle Scout Award Certificates

1st Vice President General L. Vaughn Oliver

Duane Blair presents the SRT Eagle Scout Award Certificate to Adam Argersinger (left) and Andrew Mitchell (right) at their Court of Honor in Arlington, Texas on April 21, 2007. They were in the Scouts together from the very beginning. They are in Troop 222 of the Longhorn Council. Restoring Local Cemeteries for Historical Protection

On Friday, April 20, The Sons of the preservation of the knowledge of the Republic of Texas Monument Texas history. Most of the chapter Hill Chapter #53 met for an alfresco members (18 in all) reside in Fayette lunch at Black Jack Springs Cem- County. etery located just off FM 609 in Fayette County. The project is a new endeavor by the members of the chapter, to restore one or more (L-R) Robert Schuhmann, chapter local cemeteries, for historical pro- president, Arnold Romberg, LaGrange tection. The SRT is a genealogic city council member and Admiral historic organization dedicated to Weldon Koenig, (Ret.) 3 AROUND THE STATE… Texas Independence Day Celebrations

Matagorda County celebrates Texas Independence Day with the San Jacinto Volunteers, and Texas Army.

Houston celebrates Texas Independence Day on the steps of the new Civil Courts Building. President General Reese, KSJ was guest speaker.

Members of the Texas Army honoring the men who died at the Alamo 171 years ago on March 6, 1836 4 AROUND THE STATE… The John O. Meusebach Chapter #48 makes its annual visit to Fredericksburg and Kerrville

On Friday March 2,2007 the members of the John O. Meusebach Chapter #48 made their annual visit to the Middle Schools in Fredericksburg and Kerrville. The students and teachers always enjoy the pro- grams. Sam Smith brought his Cannon “The Other Sister” and told the students the history of the real guns. Members also brought documents, artifacts, and photos pertaining to the Republic of Texas. A Steven F. Austin land grant of Donald Clark’s, a cannon ball found on the San Jacinto battle ground from Sam Smith, and a land grant and other papers from Joe Ginn. Afterwards the students were allowed to inspect the cannon, this was especially enjoyed by some special needs students. Members present were Sam Smith, Joe & Jane Ginn, Donald Clark, and Paul & Pat Burrier.

5 AWARDS PRESENTED AT THE 85TH ANNUAL MEETING

Robert Fancher, descendant of William Gordon Randy Pollard accepts his certificate for District Rep- Bachman presented the Sidney Sherman Chapter #2 resentative of the Year from 2nd Vice President General the William Gordon Bachman Award. Randy Pol- Sam Clark. lard, San Jacinto District Representative accepts the certificate and check on behalf of the chapter.

Dr. Thomas L. Charlton unable to attend the Annual Meeting President General Reese, KSJ presents the Distin- in Corpus Christi was presented his Honorary Membership guished Service Award to Secretary General David certificate by John Cathey, Post Oak District Representative. Hanover.

Mark Elley was presented the Educator of the Year Unable to attend the awards ceremony award with a certificate and check from President in Goliad in December; Jean A. Stuntz was presented the General Reese, KSJ. 1st place PLB award from chairman Scott Dunbar, KSJ for her book Hers, His, and Theirs, Community Property Law in Spaian and Early Texas. 6 AWARDS PRESENTED AT THE 85TH ANNUAL MEETING President General List Certificates

Dale Williamson presents the Chap- ter Archive Awards to Joe Ginn, KSJ, member of the John O. Meusebach (L-R) Northeast District Representative and (L-R) Piney Woods Chapter #52, Tyler, Life Chapter #48, Will Haddock, president of Piney Woods Chapter #52, Tyler, Life member member Jeff Austin III receives the President the San Jacinto Chapter #1 and David Stan Stokes receives the President General’s General’s List certificate, presented on behalf Hanover, Secretary General and member List certificate, presented on behalf of J. Rich- of J. Richard Reese, KSJ, by Secretary General of the Piney Woods Chapter #52. Mr. David Hanover, at the Piney Woods chapter meet- ard Reese, KSJ, by Secretary General David Williamson generously sponsored this ing on April 26, 2007. Hanover, at the Piney Woods chapter meeting award in honor of his ancestor Judge on April 26, 2007. Robert McAlpin Williamson also known as Three Legged Willie. Each winner received a certificate and check.

Al McCutheon member of the William B. Travis President General Reese, KSJ presents Greg Chapter #7 is presented the President General’s List Gregson member of the San Jacinto Chapter Certificate by President General Dick Reese, KSJ #1 the President General’s List Certificate. John Homman, president of the Lone Star Chapter #58 is also presented the President General’s certificate from President Gen- eral Reese,KSJ.

“Come and Take It” auction was held at the Dale Williamson was the highest bidder for the hard- Anne H. Sutherland 2006 2007 Annual Meeting in Corpus Chrisit, A nice cover edition of The Texas Rangers, A Century of Summerfield G. Roberts selection of new and used Texas history books Frontier Defense, by Walter Prescott Webb. Over 100 Award winner for The were offered in a silent auction format. Thanks signatures of every Texas Ranger from all companies Robertson, the Sutherlands to Clay Fisher, this was a fun way for members across Texas filled the “previously blank” back four and the Making of Texas. and guests to make a generous donation to SRT’s pages and inside cover. purposes and activities.

7 SRT to Honor Republic of Texas Navy Veterans—Sept. 15 Texas Land Commissioner, Jerry Patterson, to speak at Texas State Cemetery ceremony

On Saturday, September 15, 2007, the SRT will observe Texian Navy Day by conducting a solemn ceremony to honor the veterans of the Republic of Texas Navy who are buried at the Texas State Cemetery—Captain Robert Oliver, Lieutenant Charles F. Fuller, and Midshipman Fielding R. Culp. The Honorable Jerry Patterson, Commis- sioner of the Texas General Land Office and Governor Perry’s representative to the Texas Navy Association Board of Directors, will be the keynote speaker. The Texas Navy Association will also participate in the ceremony, and the Daughters of the Republic of Texas will be recognized for their past work in facilitating the re-interment of the three Texas Navy veterans back in 1955. The ceremony will be at 11:00 a.m. at the Texas State Cemetery. It is especially appropriate that the SRT celebrate Texian Navy Day 2007 at the Texas State Cemetery. After being observed for years on an ad hoc basis by gubernatorial proclamation, the third Saturday in September was designated by the legislature in 2005 (TEX. GOV. CODE § 662.051) as Texian Navy Day, which shall be regularly observed by appropriate ceremonies and activities. The last time the SRT honored the three Texas Navy veterans was January 1955, when their bodies were re-interred from the Girod Street Cemetery in New Orleans.

About the keynote speaker The Honorable Jerry Patterson is Commissioner of the Texas General Land Office, elected to that position in 2002 and re-elected in 2006. Born in Houston on November 15, 1946, Jerry Patterson has dedicated his life to public service. Graduating from Texas A&M, Class of 1969 and receiving his commission in the United States Marine Corps, Commissioner Patterson volun- teered for duty in Vietnam in 1972 and was later designated as a Naval Flight Officer and served in Marine fighter squadrons until his retirement from the Marine Corps Reserve as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1993. Five consecutive generations of Commissioner Patterson’s family have served our nation in time of war. Commis- sioner Patterson is a life member of VFW, American Legion and Vietnam Veterans of America. As state senator for District 11 (Harris, Galveston, and Brazoria Counties), Commissioner Patterson’s major legisla- tive successes include passage of the historic concealed handgun law, a constitutional amendment allowing home equity lending, the state coastal management plan, and the creation of the Texas State Veterans Home Program. A tireless advocate for his fellow veterans, he chaired the first Veterans Affairs committee in the Texas Senate and hosted the first POW/MIA day at the Texas Capitol. Commissioner Patterson and his wife Jennifer reside in Austin. Commissioner Patterson has four children, Samantha and Cole, twins born in 2004, Emily, and Travis. His daughter Emily is an attorney working in Kosovo for an agency funded by the U.S. State Department. His son Travis is a graduate of Texas A&M, where he was commissioned as a Marine Lieutenant. He recently returned from duty in Iraq as a U.S. Marine attack helicopter pilot. In recognition of his efforts to preserve Texas history, Commissioner Patterson was formally approved by the general membership of the SRT as an honorary member at the 2007 annual meeting. He will be inducted at the 2008 annual meeting in Nacogdoches.

The long journey to Texas The Catholic Diocese of New Orleans operated the original cemeteries of New Orleans. Being a port city, Protes- tants moved into New Orleans over time, particularly after the Louisiana Purchase making New Orleans a U.S.

8 SRT to Honor Republic of Texas Navy Veterans—Sept. 15 Texas Land Commissioner, Jerry Patterson, to speak at Texas State Cemetery ceremony Continued.. possession. The Episcopal cathedral chapter, Christ Church, purchased a parcel of land at Girod and Liberty Streets in the Faubourg Ste. Marie neighborhood, the original “American” section of the city. The cemetery flourished as the final resting place of many of the New Orleans’ former leaders, but the chapter failed to allocate funds for per- petual care of tombs and graves, relying on current-year income to maintain existing structures. By the 1920s, the Girod Street cemetery’s new interments declined to the point where the chapter had insufficient funds to maintain the property. By the 1930s, many sections of the cemetery fell into serious disrepair, and families began to remove remains from their tombs and re-inter them in other cemeteries. By the 1950s, grave robbers had looted many of the aboveground crypts (required for all burials due to New Orleans’ geography), the homeless took up residency in many of the empty crypts, and prostitutes conducted their trade amid the ruins. The cemetery was condemned by the city on July 30, 1953, and the cemetery was deconsecrated by Rt. Rev. Girault M. Jones, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana in January 1957 when a mass removal and re-internment of remains took place either in Hope Mausoleum or in a mass grave in Providence Memorial Park. The land eventually became the park- ing garage for the New Orleans Center shopping mall, located next to the Louisiana Superdome. After the condemnation, Mrs. Henry R. Wofford, Sr. of San Antonio, a past president general (1949-1951) of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, heard of the three Texans buried there in 1842, as did our own Past President General Louis W. Kemp, KSJ (1947-1949). They contacted President General James S. Maverick, KSJ (1954- 1955) and started the process leading up to the re-interment of the three Texas Navy veterans at the Texas State Cemetery on January 15, 1955, with full military honors. The Dallas News recorded the completion of this work in its Sunday, January 16, 1955, edition: “To the sound of taps and the crack of gunshot from a military firing party, the remains of three officers of the Texas Navy were given a final resting place in the State Cemetery Saturday. The bodies of Capt. Robert Oliver of the Texas Marines and Lt. Charles F. Fuller and Midshipman Fielding R. Culp were reburied here after having lain in a New Orleans, La., cemetery for over a hundred years. The Sons of the Republic of Texas sponsored the move, and conducted the ceremony.”

Directions to Republic Hill at the Texas State Cemetery The Texas State Cemetery is located at 909 Navasota Street, six blocks east of Interstate 35 via 7th Street. To reach the Republic Hill section of the cemetery, turn north on Navasota Street and park as close as possible to the intersection of 7th and Navasota Streets. The Republic Hill gate is located just north of 7th Street. The ceremony will be just inside the Republic Hill gate. For those with limited mobility who cannot use the steps at the Republic Hill gate, there will be limited access to Republic Hill by vehicle through the main entry gate. A limited number of chairs will be provided for those unable to stand during the ceremony.

Further information Further information about the 1955 ceremony and the events leading up to it may be found in the January 3, 1955, issue of The Texian, now available on the SRT website; also, biographies of the three Texas Navy veterans may be found at the same location, http://www.srttexas.org/texas%20navy.html. You will not want to miss this momentous tribute to those three men and the entire Republic of Texas Navy. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. For additional information, contact SRT Texas Navy Committee Chairman David Hanover, [email protected].

9 AROUND THE STATE…

10th Generation SRT Members

Stan Stokes, Piney Woods Chapter Life Member, is (L-R) Piney Woods Chapter #52, Tyler, President Fred Powell installs 10th shown with his mother Hughlene Thomson Stokes, generation Texan Nathan Davis as a Junior member; assisting Nathan with his daughter Stephanie Stokes Davis and his two his “oath” is proud grandfather, Life member Stan Stokes. Nathan wore grandsons Preston and Nathaniel Davis. This family the same suit used by big brother, Preston, four years ago. Congratulations group represents the seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth to the Stokes-Davis families for carrying on the proud tradition of your generations of continuous Texas citizenship since their Republic of Texas. patriot ancestor Richard Hooper and his family came to Texas from Tennessee in February of 1836. Richard Hooper was cavalry captain in the Texas Army and served as Representative to the First Congress of the Republic of Texas for Shelby County.

Jack Barbee gave a presentation on the New Orleans Greys to the Rodney Burge presented his new mem- Chapter #19. Dis- New officers elected for the Adolphus bership certificate and Texas flag played is the New Orleans Greys Sterne Chapter #19. (L-R) Joseph R. from North East District Represen- flag that his ancestor served under. Ericson, Vice President, Joe Pyle, Presi- tative Stan Stokes in Saudia Arabia. dent and Giles Rusk, Secretary/Treasurer.

10 AROUND THE STATE… Executive Committee Meeting - June 2, 2007 in Liberty

SRT members attending the June Executive Meeting in Liberty Other Distinguished Service Award recipients stand posed for a picture at the Price Daniel home on the grounds next to Price Daniel’s framed Award. (L-R) L. Vaughn of the Regional Library and Research Center. Oliver, 1st Vice President General, President General Reese, KSJ, Tom Houston, Treasurer General, Sam Clark, 2nd Vice President General and Scott Dunbar, KSJ.

David Hanover received the commission of Admiral in the Texas Navy Member David Hanover received the commission of Admiral in the Texas Navy on March 2, 2007, at a Texas Independence Day ceremony during the Piney Woods Chapter #52, Tyler, luncheon meeting at Spring Creek Barbeque in Tyler. On hand for presentation of the commission from Governor Rick Perry were officers of the Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Squadron of the Texas Navy: Admiral Bob Callanan, Commander; Admiral Frank R. “Dick” Brown, Communications Officer & Director in the Texas Navy Association (also, SRT Thomas J. Rusk Chapter president, Dallas); Admiral Ron Walenta, Logistics Officer Third Texas Navy is an honorary organization created by Governor Price Daniel in 1958. The Governor of Texas serves as the Commander in Chief, and issues commissions as Admi- ral in the Texas Navy to residents of Texas who have (L-R) David Hanover, newly commissioned Admiral in exhibited extraordinary service to the State. Admirals the Texas Navy, Admiral Frank R. “Dick” Brown reads are charged with the duty of assisting in the preservation the commission, as Admiral Ron Walenta looks on. of the history, boundaries, water resources, and civil defense of the State.

11 AROUND THE STATE… San Jacinto Day Ceremony April 21, 2007

(L-R) Will Haddock, President San Jacinto Chapter #1, Mrs. Wendy Baldwin, Machinist Mate First-Class, Thomas Baldwin (USS Texas), Commander, Brian Elkowitz (USS (L-R) Fire Controlman Second-Class, Aaron Miller (USS San Texas), Captain Zeb Alford, Ret., SRT Honorary Member, Jacinto), Sam Houston IV, KSJ, Captain Zeb Alford, Ret. And and President General Dick Reese, KSJ Command master Chief, Matthew Simpson (USS San Jacinto)

(L-R) Sam Houston IV, KSJ, Al Davis, KSJ, Event Co-Chairman, Congressman Ted Poe, Gina Brouchard, Event Co-Chairman, President General Dick Reese, DRT President Congressman Gene Green, Sarita Hixon, past president San General Nelma Wilkinson, and San Jacinto Jacinto Museum Descendants President General Gina Bouchard placed a memorial wreath at the base of the San Jacinto Monument.

12 KNIGHTS OF THE ORDER OF SAN JACINTO

2007-2008 Officers Knighting Ceremony at the Annual Meeting Charles P. Briggs III, KSJ...... Knight Commander Al Davis IV, KSJ ...... First Deputy Knight Commander Billy E. Johnson, KSJ ...... Second Deputy Knight Commander Gerald Sitterle, KSJ ...... Third Deputy Knight Commander Sam Houston IV, KSJ ...... Knight Treasurer Joseph G. Ginn, KSJ ...... Knight Secretary Joe E. Ericson, KSJ...... Knight Chaplain Scott Dunbar, KSJ ...... Immediate Past Knight Commander

Robert Kendall waits to be escorted by Joe Robert Kendall being knighted by Knight Scott Dunbar, KSJ, places The Knight Ginn, KSJ, Sam Houston IV, KSJ and Tom Commander Charles P. Briggs III, KSJ with Medallion on Robert Kendall. Green, KSJ. the Sam Houston sword.

President General Reese, KSJ presents Kenneth Skill- ern, KSJ a certificate of appreciation for his years as KSJ members attending the 2007 Annual Meeting in Corpus Christi. Historian General. 13 New Members Name Chapter Ancestor Hometown David Travis Hannabass 0 Joseph Harbour Purvis MS John Robert Pope 0 George C. Kimble Fairfax VA Erwin Wayne Johnson 1 Phillip Singleton Houston TX Stephen Christopher Vickroy 1 Samuel May Williams League City TX Virgil Vester Vickroy Jr. 1 Samuel May Williams Baton Rouge LA Marcine Cottle 3 Stephen Cottle Temple TX Antonio Edward Arevalos 7 Froylan De La Garza Mechanicsville VA Jesse Leon Benavides Sr. 7 Froylan De La Garza San Antonio TX Joe Winn Benavides 7 Froylan De La Garza San Antonio TX Joe Armand Benavides 7 Froylan De La Garza San Antonio TX Joshua Aden Galaviz 7 Joseph Burleson, Sr. San Antoni o TX Malcolm Alexander Myler 7 Hezekiah Harvey Hargrave San Antonio TX John Thomas Steen Jr. 7 David Burkett San Antonio TX John Thomas Steen III 7 David Burkett San Antonio TX James Higbie Clemens Steen 7 David Burkett San Antonio TX Enrique Villarreal III 7 Stephen Townsend San Antonio TX James Dwight Nyfeler 8 George Washington Smith Plano TX Jared Nathan Boothe 12 Evan Douthit Austin TX James Arrington Smith 12 Alberto Vaughan Dripping SpringsTX Chad Nolan Hensley II 19 William Stevens Gill Moreno Valley CA Sidney Ronald Holt 19 James Murphy Scott Call TX Ross Edward Waggoner 19 Burrell Perry Smith VictoriaTX Eugene Martin Waggoner 19 Burrell Perry Smith Garrison TX Robert Logan Zurfluh 19 Gerrit E. Boom Nacogdoches TX Richard LaVern Zurfluh 19 Gerrit E. Boom Nacogdoches TX Gary Stephen Cunningham 20 James Raymond Johnson, Sr. San Augustine TX James Cornelius Carroll Williams 20 Willis Murphy San Augustine TX Fred Baker Rudolph 21 Mortimer Monoah Pruitt Coleman TX Scotty Frank Rusk 26 Thomas Jefferson Rusk Panhandle TX Frank Gregory Ponton 29 Andrew Ponton Newbury Pk. CA Jack M. Payne 33 John M. Payne Carthage TX Donald Ray Crowell Sr. 36 John Squyres Azle TX William Afton Daniel 36 Nancy Boren Weatherford TX Dan Leslie Woods 46 Zadock Woods Anahuac TX Norman Ray Cox 52 William Webb Wichita Falls TX Nathaniel James Davis 52 Richard Hooper Keller TX Weldon Michael Griggs 52 Frederick Edward Mueller (Miller) Bremerton WA Calvin Lee Blake Sr. 58 Andrew Ward W. Conroe TX Calvin Lee Blake Jr. 58 Andrew Ward Conroe TX Keith Gordon Gay 58 John Francis Cheairs, Jr. Porter TX Bryan Russell Gay 58 John Francis Cheairs, Jr. Porter TX Jerry William Gay Sr. 58 John Francis Cheairs, Jr. Porter TX Jerry William Gay Jr. 58 John Francis Cheairs, Jr. Porter TX Mark Harvey Hargraves 58 Benjamin Anatoille Barrow The Woodlands TX Jonathan Raymond Homman 58 David Looney Conroe TX Frederick Calvin Mead 58 Stephen Townsend Conroe TX Frederick Calvin Mead Jr. 58 Stephen Townsend Houston TX Frederick Calvin Mead III 58 Stephen Townsend Houston TX David Glen Westmoreland 58 James Barnes Norwalk CT Douglas Bennett Williams 58 William Bennett Williamson Conroe TX Douglas Bennett Williams Jr. 58 William Bennett Williamson Houston TX Michael Jared Prewitt Wilson 58 Captain Hiram Brown Spring TX

14 13 In Memoriam

Name Chapter Hometown

B. Rice Aston 38 Houston, TX Perry George Brittain 49 Center, TX Robert Ardine Carlton 8 College Station, TX Thomas Frank Cloud Jr. 34 Chappell, TX Jimmy Woodrow Hendricks 8 Grand Prairie, TX Judge Christopher Kepler 8 Dallas, TX James Willie King 27 Lubbock, TX George Truit Maxey 33 Pineland, TX Charles B. Myler, Ph.D. 7 San Antonio, TX Robert M. Newton 47 Granbury, TX R.L. Peters 3 Mesquite, TX Jewel Maples Pollard 58 Huntsville, TX Samuel Douglas Seale III 24 Austin, TX

15 CALENDAR OF EVENTS - 2007

August 18 Battle of Medina Remembrance – 11 AM

Sept. 7-8 Executive Committee Meeting-Salado

Sept. 15 Monument Hill Remembrance Ceremony in La Grange, Texian Navy Day-Texas State Cemetery, Austin-11 AM

Oct. 2 The Battle of Gonzales

Nov. 3 Stephen F. Austin’s Birthday (Father of Texas)

Nov. 17 Tomball Parade

Nov. 30, Dec. 1 Executive Committee Meeting-Victoria

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