Calendar of Events 2012 Quarterly Meetings Sept. 7-9 Marshall - Hampton Inn, 5100 South East End Blvd., (Hwy. 59 S, north of IH-20), Marshall, TX 75672 (903) 927-0079; The Texian Rate: $89 + tax; Conf. # 81298631 The Official Publication of The Sons of the Republic of PLEASE identify yourself as SRT! Friday night a group dinner. Saturday morning Executive Committee meeting at the Harrison County Courthouse. Saturday morning antique shopping in Jefferson for guests. VOL V NUMBER 3 July 2012 Stay over an extra night for special activities planned by the Edward Clark Chapter #18, including lunch and an afternoon tour of historic sites; Caddo Lake barge tour (lake level Tomball Mayor Welcomes the Sons of the republic of Texas permitting), followed by a catfish dinner.

Nov. 30-Dec. 1 victoria - Hampton Inn & Suites, 7006 N. Navarro, Victoria, On June 4, 2012, Mayor Gretchen Fagan of Tomball gave TX 77904 (361) 573-9911, October 30, 2012, cutoff date. a big welcome to The Sons of the Republic of Texas with Rate: $119 + tax, 1 king or 2 queen size beds (Group code “SON”) PLEASE identify yourself as SRT! an Official City Proclamation which proclaims June 8-9, 2012, as “The Sons of the Republic of Texas Days.” The 2013 Annual Meeting April 12-14, 2013 Holiday Inn South Broadway, 5701 South Broadway, Tyler, Proclamation was presented to SRT at a Tomball city coun- TX 75703; (903) 561-5800; March 21, 2013, cutoff date. cil meeting on the evening of Monday, June 4, 2012. The Rate: $92 + tax; free parking pictured SRT representatives received the Proclamation. 2012 SRT Events September 15 Texian Navy Day on the Battleship Texas October 2 Battle of Gonzales Mayor Fagan made a special appearance at the Saturday November 3 Stephen F. Austin’s Birthday (Father of Texas) morning Executive Committee meeting on June 9, at the (L-R) Tom Houston, First Vice President General; Tomball Mayor Gretchen Fagan; Denton Bryant, Chairman of the Hampton Inn and Suites, Tomball. She read the proclama- Texas History Essay Contest Award; Ron Brown, San Jacinto tion to the attendees and welcomed everyone to Tomball. 2012 Quarterly Meeting District Representative; John Meredith, President of the Lone cont. pg. 3 Sept. 7-9 Marshall - Hampton Inn, 5100 South East End Blvd., (Hwy. 59 S, north of IH-20), Marshall, TX 75672; Star Chapter #58 - Conroe/The Woodlands. (903) 927-0079; August 7, 2012, cutoff date. Rate: $89 + tax ; Conf. #81298631. PLEASE identify yourself as SRT! President General’s Message ter President or District Representative use that opportunity to call or email the about a Chapter Leadership Workshop SRT Headquarters, so your email ad- in your area. Attending a workshop dress can be added to the database and will provide an opportunity for you save future mailing costs. to learn more about SRT and ways to Prepare for another memorable quar- increase visibility in your community. terly meeting in Marshall, September 1717 Eighth Street For the first time in many years, we 7-9. Plan on spending two nights, Bay City, TX 77414 are embarking on a fundraising project as the Edward Clark Chapter #18 Return Service Requested to match a generous $25,000 dona- has Friday evening plans and a very tion from one of our members. Read interesting historical tour of the area about the Matching Challenge in this on Saturday afternoon, immediately David Hanover, KSJ issue, and you will see that there is following the morning Executive Com- Contact us at: a donation level for every member! mittee meeting in the historic Har- SRT Office: www.srttexas.org Email: [email protected] The June quarterly meeting was Progress reports will appear on the rison County courthouse. Lake levels 1717 Eighth Street, Bay City, TX 77414 proof positive that SRT chapters are SRT website. For members without permitting, we will travel by barge on Phone: (979) 245-6644 Fax: (979) 244-3819 hard at work, promoting the mission, email addresses, you will receive an Caddo Lake late Saturday afternoon to purpose and goals of the organization. information packet in the mail; please enjoy a catfish dinner. cont. pg. 2 A special thanks to Denton Bryant for working with the Tomball Cham- What’s Inside Eagle Scout Award...... 9 ber of Commerce to proclaim June 8 Quarterly Meeting...... 1, 3 Three Legged Willie...... 10 and 9 as “The Sons of the Republic President General’s Message..... 1-2 District Workshops...... 11 of Texas Days” in Tomball. Good Janet’s Korner...... 2 Chapter...... 11, 13 publicity is hard to beat! In Memoriam...... 3 Passing of a Knight...... 12 If you are interested in becoming Texian Navy Day...... 4 Battle of Medina...... 14 more involved in SRT or in Marshall Quarterly Meeting...... 5-7 New Members...... 15 reactivating a chapter, ask your Chap- Matching Campaign...... 8 Calendar of Events...... 16 President General’s Message Executive Committee cont. from pg. 1 2012 - 2013 Don’t miss this year’s Texian Navy Day, Saturday, Sep- tember 15, on board the Battleship Texas. Come celebrate the memory and spirit of the small but mighty naval fighting force that helped to secure and maintain the independence of Texas. New SRT MEMBERS The Lone Star Volunteers and Texas Army will be out in force. Bring your kids and grandkids!

God Bless Texas! Name Chapter ancestor Hometown Thomas Lawrence Driskell William Hampton Crockett, TX a n e t s J ’ Korner Douglas Clay Atnipp 1 Edward McMillan Houston, TX By: Janet Knox Administrative Assistant James David Niese 1 Richard Heath Sugar Land, TX email: [email protected] Edward Ricardo Niese 1 Richard Heath El Lago, TX 1717 Eighth Street John Brevard Sample 1 Hobart Key Houston, TX Bay City, Texas 77414 Thomas Dwayne Chapman 5 Jackson M Fitzgerald Houston, TX (979) 245-6644 Left to right front row: Ernest Lee Kerr III 7 William Christian Menefee , TX David Stone, Chaplain General; David Hanover, KSJ, Charles Duane Lites 8 Robert E. Beaty Rockwall, TX • The next Quarterly meeting will be September 7- 9 in President General; Tom Houston, First Vice President Eric Stephen Sifuentes Benavides 12 Tomas Galan Dallas, TX Marshall, TX 75672 at the Hampton Inn & Suites, General; Robert Kendall, KSJ, Second Vice President Craig Scott Evans 12 Elisha Axley Evans Elgin, TX General; and Janet Knox, Administrative Assistant. 5100 South East End Blvd., 59 S. North of IH-20) Danny Ross Jones 12 Sylvanus Castleman Mansfield, TX (903) 927-0079. Cutoff date August 7, 2012, John Lance Lundgren 12 Willian Bailey Standifer San Antonio, TX Rate: $89. + Tax, Conf #81298631 (GROUP CODE Left to right back row: Austin Lance Lundgren 12 William Bailey Standifer San Antonio, TX is “SRT”) Please identify yourself as SRT! Edward A. Heath, Treasurer General; Randy Pollard, Historian General; Bob Steakley, Secretary General; Wesley Walker McCutcheon 12 William McCutcheon Plainview, TX • Remember: All active duty personnel, your dues are Joe R. Davidson, Executive Committeeman; Sam F. William Willis McCutcheon V 12 William McCutcheon Plainview, TX waived. Please notify SRT office by email, postal Clark, KSJ, PPG, Executive Committeeman. William Willis McCutcheon VI 12 William McCutcheon Plainview, TX service or telephone. Stephen James Pouncey 12 Anthony Wayne Pouncey Louisville, TN Anthony Herbert Pouncey 12 Anthony Wayne Pouncey Marietta, GA $ • if you have not paid 10 for your 2012 copies of District Representatives John Lawrence Raven, Jr. 12 Ernst Raven Johnson City, TX The Texian you will have to view the issues on 2012 - 2013 Robert Eugene Scott 12 Abner Kuykendall Tuson, AZ our website. Travis Harold Scott 12 Abner Kuykendall Uvalde, TX • if you have not received a notice about the Jimmy Lynn Toungate, Sr. 12 Meredith Ephriam Toungate Georgetown, TX Matching Campaign, please notify the office so that Roland Morris Searcy, Jr. 14 Asa J Searcy Bryan, TX we can update your address and/or email. Alvin Leon Keller 19 Blassingame W Harvey Porter, TX Jordan Wayne Oliver 19 William Jordan Broaddus, TX • Those members that have not paid their 2012 dues Ernest Hudgins Bruss, Jr. 23 Andrew J Northington Scottsdale, AZ are now considered delinquent and must pay a $50 Christopher Edward Chapman 36 Harrison Ables McDonough, GA $ reinstatement fee plus the 40 dues fee. Mike Ferguson III 36 Samuel Houston Pate Crowley, TX Benancio Montalbo Trinidad 38 Juan Manuel Anastacio Montalbo Houston, TX • Please note that any applicants for membership in John Franklin Kreis 40 Daniel Elam Sinton, TX the SRT must have 3 signatures of recommending SRT members. It is not necessary if the applicant Bobby Page Vernor 40 Caiaphas Kennard Ham San Antonio, TX lives out of state, but every applicant should Harold Eugene Dayton 54 William Ryan Hancock Burnet, TX affiliate with a chapter. This does not mean that David Cruse Cochran 56 Thomas Richardson Lufkin, TX they will have to attend meetings. Application must David Fike Godfrey 57 nathaniel (Nathan) Fike Lubbock, TX be typed and notarized and don’t forget the check. Right to left Front row: • i would like to thank you for the articles and pictures Bob Steakley, Frontier District; Joe Pyle, Piney you are sending for your newsletter; they have Woods District; Arthur O. Evans, Gulf Coast District. been GREAT. I need YOUR help with articles and Right to Left Back row: pictures. If your chapter has or will be celebrating Kenneth Pfeiffer, Heart of Texas District; John Knox, any events PLEASE email me at: Post Oak District; John Homman, Lone Star District; [email protected]. I will be putting the October Ronald W. Brown, San Jacinto District. (Not shown issue together for publication, deadline is September David J. Temple, North Central District , William 13, 2012. D.”Buddy” Power, North East District and Robert Schuhmann, Brazos District). 2 15 199th Anniversary of the Bloodiest Battle in Texas History Tomball Mayor Welcomes the Sons of the republic of Texas cont. from pg. 1 The public is invited to attend the 199th anniversary of the Battle of Medina on Saturday, August 18, 2012, at a site in Atascosa County overlooking the Galvan Creek, where we believe between 800 and 1,300 men died August 18, 1813. This was the bloodiest battle and largest loss of life of any battle in Texas history, and it occurred about 20 miles south of San Antonio, Texas. The ceremony will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 18, 2012, and everyone interested in Texas history is invited. Due to the heat, we will only be at the large Oak tree overlooking the battle site for about one hour so that each Society can rededicate their marker to American Revolutionary Pa- triot Peter Sides, the Sons of The Republic of Texas marker for Benjamin Allen, the Mayflower Society marker for Samuel Adams and all the other men who fought and died in this battle. The SAR, DAR, SRT, DRT, The Daughters of the War of 1812 Society, and the Mayflower Societies will all re-dedicate their markers, making this one of the most honored and dedicated historic sites in Texas. Our combined Color Guard will present the Colors to begin the ceremony and fire a musket salute to all those who participated in this battle on both sides to conclude the event. Chief of the Caddo Nation, Rufus David will conclude the ceremony with a memorial ceremony. Everyone will then retire to Pleasanton, Texas, for lunch on your own, and then reconvene at the Pleasanton Church of Christ located at 1003 North Main Street for an air-conditioned history seminar from 1:00 p.m. to approxi- mately 3:30 p.m. in the church meeting hall. The Atascosa County Historical Commission members will graciously provide us with refreshments in the afternoon at the church during the symposium again this year. The afternoon history seminar will present the latest research on the Gutierrez-Magee Expedition, which began 200 years ago this year, and the last battle of the Expedition, the Battle of Medina. Several speakers will be featured, including Robert (R) David J. Temple, North Central District Representative, Thonhoff, KSJ, the award winning author of several books, Richard G. Santos, author of 37 books, over 3,000 ar- receives the oath of office from Second Vice President General, ticles and dozens of documentaries and former instructor at Our Lady of the Lake University, Trinity University and Robert Kendall, KSJ, at the June 8, 2012, quarterly meeting School of Aero Space Medicine, Al McGraw, Archeological Studies Program for TxDOT will also speak on various of the Executive Committee in Tomball. facets of this historic era, Dan Arellano, author and historian and Tom Green promoter of the event. These are all great speakers and historians, so you don’t want to miss this symposium. The Military History Coordinator for the State Historical Commission, Mr. William McWhorter is also planning to attend, as is Caddo Chief Davis, who will say a few words of wisdom. To reach the site for the 10:00 a.m. outdoor ceremony, proceed south from San Antonio on Highway 281 some 15 miles from the intersection of Loop 410 South and Highway 281, to the community of Espey, Texas, at the intersec- tion of U.S. 281 and FM 536; then turn right (west) onto the Old Pleasanton Road, and then left onto Bruce Road where signs will direct you to the ceremony. For additional details, contact Tom Green, at (281) 922-1118, or Cell Phone (832) 687-3474. Wear a hat and comfortable shoes and bring water and a lawn chair that will not easily sink into the “sugar sand!” The Battle of Medina was between the Republican Army of the North consisting of approximately a 1,400 men, called the Gutierrez-Magee Expedition by historians, and a Royal Spanish Army commanded by General Joaquin de Arredondo consisting of approximately 1,800 men. The Republican Army of the North was truly a diverse group, consisting of Tejanos, Native Americans, and adventurers from the U.S.A. along with at least one African-American named Thomas. This was at a time in history when only about 2,000 people lived in San Antonio, called San Fer- nando de Bexar at the time. At least 5 Patriots of the American Revolution were involved in the Gutierrez-Magee Expedition, and at least one of these Patriots, Peter Sides, fought and died in the Battle of Medina. Peter Sides, is one of over 50 Patriots of the American Revolution believed to have been buried in Texas. Direct descendants of Back row: (L-R) Bob Schuhmann, Brazos Valley District (L-R) Denton Bryant, Chairman, Texas History Essay Award, Peter Sides are eligible for membership in both the Sons and Daughter of the American Revolution and The Sons and Representative; Robert Kendall, KSJ, Second Vice President Bob Schuhmann, Brazos Valley District Representative; Daughters of The Republic of Texas. Some of the descendants of Peter Sides will be in attendance for the re-dedica- General; John W. Knox, Post Oak District Representative; Ronald Brown, San Jacinto District Representative; Tom Green, KSJ; Larry Hunt, President, Stephen F. Austin Randy Pollard, Historian General; Front Row: (L-R) Denton tion of Sons of the American Revolutionary Patriot Grave Marker. A Grave Marker will also be re-dedicated by the Chapter #7; Arthur O. Evans, Gulf Coast District Sons of the Republic of Texas for Benjamin Allen, as descendants of all the approximately 3,200 men who fought Bryant, Chairman Texas History Essay Award; and David Representative, David Hanover, KSJ, President General, and on both sides of this battle are possibly eligible for membership in the SRT and the DRT. One of our objectives is to Hanover, KSJ,President General Randy Pollard, Historian General. honor the many other participants on both sides of this battle, which is the land battle with the largest loss of life in Texas history. Toward that end, descendants of the Spanish solders, Native Americans and the native Tejano partici- pants have also been invited to attend this annual commemorative ceremony. In Memoriam Earlier in the expedition the Royal Spanish Army surrounded the Republican Army of the North for approximately Name Chapter hometown four months at the La Bahia near present day Goliad, Texas. This is believed to have been one of the lon- gest sieges in American military history, and is the reason the La Bahia Presidio flies the Emerald Green flag of the Jon Edward Abshier 35 Wadsworth, TX Republican Army of the North as one of the nine flags flown at La Bahia. William Aldridge Cline 23 Wharton, TX Prior to the August 18, 1813 Battle of Medina, the Gutierrez-Magee Expedition formed the Republican Army of R. B. Edmiston 38 Houston, TX the North, and won all the preceding battles and declared Texas free from Spain, including a battle at Nacogdoches, a four month siege of the Presidio La Bahia, the Battle of Rosillo, and the Battle of Alazan. On April 6, 1813, Ber- Rev. C. Rogers McLane 36 Fort Worth, TX nardo Gutierrez de Lara, and his junta, wrote and signed the First Texas Declaration of Independence. On April 17, Ben H. Procter, Ph.D. 36 Fort Worth, TX 1813, the junta and Governor-Elect Bernardo Gutierrez approved the First Constitution of Texas in present day San John Ruffin Johnson, Jr. 48 Kerrville, TX Antonio. A ceremony is held each year in San Antonio commemorating these events. Come join us and learn more Marion Gerald “Jerry” Spencer 36 Grapevine, TX about this all but forgotten part of our history. 14 3 Dedication of Memorial Medallions Moses Austin Chapter #12 In and Around Texas On May 5, 2012, the Daughters of the Republic of Texas and The Sons of the Republic of Texas corrected a mistake made by the State in 1936. Arter Crownover, veteran of the Battle of San Jacinto, whose grave was never marked by the State of Texas, has now been duly marked by these two historical associations. Texian Navy Day on Battleship Texas By: SRT Texian Navy Committee Arter first came to Texas in 1820 with his parents John and Elizabeth Crownover. Two of his older siblings, John Chesney Crownover and Mary Crownover Rabb (m. John Rabb) remained in Texas and became part of On Saturday, September 15, 2012, 11:00 AM, The Sons of the Republic of Texas (SRT) will host the second an- Stephen F. Austin’s “Old 300.” Arter, being only 10 years old, returned to Arkansas with his parents. The fam- nual ceremony on board the Battleship Texas, thanks to the gracious sponsorship by The Battleship Texas Founda- ily did return 9 years later in 1829, becoming permanent residents of early Texas. Six year later came the Texas tion and assistance from the staff of the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. Organized by the SRT Texian Navy revolution, and Arter served in the Texas Army and participated in the final battle at San Jacinto. Committee, the ceremony will honor the men of the Republic of Texas Navy. During the program, the SRT Chapter #38 will honor the USS San Jacinto (CG-56) Enlisted Sailor of the Year. The keynote speaker Arter married Levinia Castleman, daughter of another “Old 300” family, Sylvanus Castleman, in 1829. After for the event will be John Power, the author of The First Texas Navy (2006). several years the couple ended up in what is now N.E. Blanco County not far from the old community of Click. Here Arter farmed, ranched and became a Methodist minister and a stone mason. He is credited with building the chapel in the Fairland Community. Apparently he was quite a stone mason considering the home he built Come and help celebrate the memory and spirit of the small naval fighting force and its role in winning and and the Fairland chapel are still standing in perfect condition. Arter and Levinia raised 10 children, losing one maintaining Texas’ independence from . In September 1835, the first naval engagement occurred near son Jasper, in the Civil War. Jasper served in the Texas 2nd Cavalry, Co, B, under Rip Ford when he was killed Velasco between the Texian privateer, the San Felipe, and a Mexican revenue cutter, the Correo Mejicano; the and buried. His grave site is unknown to the family. We are presently doing a search for these locations. Correo Mejicano was forced to unconditionally surrender. Less than one month later, the first land engagement between Texian colonists and Mexican forces occurred at Gonzales on October 2, 1835. Historians have long Arter was reportedly killed in a freighting accident in 1876. Levinia lived 7 more years, passing on February credited the victory at San Jacinto, in part, to the navy’s disruption of Mexican supplies and reinforcements, as 7, 1883. They are buried in the Comanche Springs cemetery, Blanco County, Texas. Descendants of theirs are well as supplying much needed provisions to General Houston’s army. After San Jacinto, the valiant force con- still farming and ranching parts of the original estate of Arter and Levinia established 150 years ago. tinued to harass the enemy at sea, maintaining a watchful presence on the Gulf of Mexico.

NOTE: Battleship Texas admission fees will be waived during the time of the ceremony only. Stop by the ship’s store to purchase specialty items prepared for this year’s Texian Navy Day. For additional information, contact Ron Brown at: [email protected], or call 832 338-3300.

Battleship Texas Formerly USS Texas (BB-35) Battleship Texas State Historic Site 3523 Independence Parkway South La Porte, Texas (Photo taken during the May 19, 2012, celebration of the 100th anniversary of the May 18,1912, launching)

4 13 A Step Into the Past at the Quarterly Meeting in Marshall September 7-9, 2012 Passing The Edward Clark Chapter #18, Marshall, has great plans for you and your family. Make your hotel and group of a meal reservations now, and prepare to step back in time to some historic sites in Marshall and Harrison County! Knight Go to the “Next Meeting Info.” tab on the SRT website. Plan to stay two nights at this most interesting quar- terly meeting!

CURREN ROGERS McLANE Knighted 1994

C. Rogers McLane of Fort Worth was born near Kingsville in 1923 and has been a life member of the SRT since 1984. He received his B.A. degree from Austin College, his M.Div. degree from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, and is a graduate of the Portuguese Language School in Brazil.

He was a Presbyterian minister for 40 years before his retirement, and served as a missionary to Brazil for five years. In 1986, he was the Founding President of the Ephraim M. Daggett Chapter #36 in Fort Worth. He The weekend begins late Friday afternoon at the historic Starr Home State Historic Site, followed by a group served for six years as Chaplain General, and served three years as chairman of the Education Committee, over- dinner at Baptist University. seeing the Texas History Essay Contest for high school seniors. Perceiving a need, he designed and obtained the rostrum drapes for the SRT bearing the seal of the SRT in gold on a blue background. These are being displayed and enjoyed by chapters all over the state. In 1996 he edited and published a Chaplain’s Guide for the SRT and revised and enlarged it for inclusion in the 1998 Chapter Handbook. After the Saturday morning meeting of the Executive Committee, the group will travel to the Scottsville Cemetery for a picnic lunch on Rev. McLane served 24 years in the Texas Military Forces, serving 20 years as Chief of Chaplains, Headquar- the grounds. ters, Texas State Guard, with the rank of Colonel. In 1986 Chaplain McLane was inducted into the Texas Guard Hall of Honor at Camp Mabry, Austin.

Sir Knight C. Rogers McLane a life member of the Sons of the American Revolution, he has served as State Chaplain of the Texas Society SAR, and was editor of the book American Chaplains of the Revolution, 1775- 1783, published by the National Society, SAR, in 1991.

Rev. McLane served six years on the DeWitt County Historical Commission and six years on the Tarrant County Historical Commission. The T.C. Lindsey General Store, Jonesville, opened A sixth generation Texan, Rev. McLane in 1998 was elected Knight Commander by the Knights of San Jacin- originally in 1847, and has been owned by members of to. His service to the national organization and his local chapter have been outstanding. He and his wife, Bar- the Vaughan family since 1870. Despite a move from its original location, the rise and fall of the cotton industry bara, have two daughters and a son. Their son, the Rev. Donald Rogers McLane, is a life member of the SRT. and the use of the store in several movies through the years, it has been in continuous operation since it first Sir Knight C. Rogers McLane passed away on June 7, 2012. opened as the Jones Trading Post.

12 5 District Leadership Workshops A number of years ago, SRT held Chapter Presidents’ Workshops, intended to train new chapter presidents, as well as to provide a refresher course for experienced presidents. Second Vice President General Robert Kendall, Seeing is “almost not believing” at the T.C. Lindsey KSJ, has created a broader, more inclusive version of the workshops. District Leadership Workshops are for chapter General Store! presidents and emerging leaders of chapters who want to find out more about the organization and the unrealized potential for activities and growth in chapters and local communities. In places around the state where there are no active chapters, the goal is for anyone reading this article to “step up to the plate” and contact your SRT District Representative to sign up for a workshop in your area. Most of the publicly seen activities of The Sons of the Republic of Texas occur at the local chapter levels across Texas. Ceremonies in your community that commemorate historical dates of the Republic of Texas can happen only with local volunteer effort. With good activities and publicity comes more interest from others interested in joining SRT. For active and experienced chapters and presidents, you may be contacted by your District Representative to determine if a workshop would be helpful to your current and prospective chapter leaders. Attendance by all members of small chapters or the core leaders of larger chapters is recommended. All it takes is one good idea to make a workshop worthwhile. The future leadership of chapters and the organization may be reading this article. Any member interested in becoming more involved in SRT should first contact his Chapter President. If you do Many display items are “not for sale” at the general not have an active chapter in your area, contact your District Representative. Contact information for both chapters store but well worth seeing. and districts may be found on the SRT website: http://www.srttexas.org, click on the “chapter” tab.

Moses Austin Chapter 12 Bestows Honorary Chapter Memberships In May, members of the Moses Austin Chapter #12, Austin, travelled to the Agarita Ranch, outside of Lock- hart. Special thanks to Mr. Chuck Leshikar, ranch owner and operator. Members gained an appreciation of safety standards enforced by re-enactors at special events. While at the ranch, the chapter presented two honor- ary chapter memberships. Mr. Leo Bush of Bastrop, became an honorary chapter member, in recognition of his service to the chapter over the years at memorial and dedication events. Leo is a true admirer of Texas, her history, and the men and women who founded the great nation called Texas. Mr. Charlie Watts of Austin received the other honorary Locust Grove Plantation – 1846 (parts of the mansion chapter membership; Charlie is an experienced re-enactor, having served on numerous details in the Sons of have original or early 1900s rice mat floor coverings and Confederate Veterans and the Former Texas Rangers Association, both of which Charlie is a member. He grew wallpaper) up in Burnet, served in the U.S. military, and now works for the Austin ISD at Bowie High School. His son Shelby, 12, was present to see his dad receive the honor. Both of these men are very special to the chapter. The chapter also thanked members of the Moses Austin Volunteers, a local group of re-enactors whose goal is to add authenticity to memorial and dedication events held by the chapter. Thanks to all of these volunteers who contribute to the chapter’s events. “God Bless Texas”

The weekend is capped off by a Saturday afternoon barge ride on Caddo Lake, to River Bend Restaurant, for a catfish dinner. Caddo Lake, at Potter’s Point, is the location where the ad-interim Secretary of the Navy (Texas Navy) Robert Potter was killed during the Regulator-Moderator War. Do not miss the haunting beauty of Caddo Lake in early fall! (L-R) From left to right: Honorary (L-R) From left to right: Mike Young, chapter member, Charlie Watts and Moses Austin Chapter #12 President and Mike Young, Moses Austin Chapter Leo Bush, honorary chapter member #12 President 6 11 “THREE LEGGED WILLIE” CHAPTER ARCHIVES AWARD

The “Three Legged Willie” Chapter Archives Award is given each year for the chapters that present the best record of activities for the chapter and its members. The award is divided by the size of the chapter so the smaller chapters are not competing with the large chapters. Chapter president and officers should be taking pictures and documenting all of their meetings and other activities of their chapters for calendar year 2012. This may include but not be limited to pictures, grave mark- ings, newspaper articles, patriotic days of Texas history, chapter picnics, chapter meetings, events the chapter The Sons of the Republic of Texas sponsors in their town or city, speeches made at Texas historical events that members attend, birthdays of Texas Quarterly Meeting heroes, chapter members attending in-town or out-of-town events that have to do with Texas history. Mem- Marshall, Texas bers are encouraged to take pictures of activities at the quarterly and annual meetings and include them in their Sept. 7-9, 2012 chapter archives book. Rules should be followed which can be found in the SRT Procedures Manual for specific instructions. Group Activities / Itinerary The “Three Legged Willie” Chapter Archives Award will be presented in three categories: Small Chapters, 1-50 members; Medium Chapters, 50-150 members; Large Chapters, 150 members or more. All chapters are (hosted by the Edward Clark Chapter #18, Marshall) encouraged to participate. The Archives Book will be judged by a group of SRT District Representatives according to the rules in the Friday, September 7, 2012 SRT Procedures Manual. The winners in each category will receive a 2012 Archives Award Certificate and will be presented a $100 • 5:00 - 5:30 p.m. gather at Starr Family Home State Historic Site (Starr-Blake Home and the Maplecroft check. mansion), 407 W. Travis St., Marshall (at the corner of S. Grove St. and W. Travis St.) The “Three Legged Willie” Chapter Archives Award is sponsored by Dale Williamson. It is named for his • 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. dinner at East Texas Baptist University - Phillips Dining Hall, 1209 N. Grove St. Republic of Texas ancestor, Judge Robert McAlpin Williamson who was known as “Three Legged Willie.” (travel as a group from the Starr Home) Patriot Dale Williamson has been very active in the San Jacinto Chapter No. 1 for the past 20 years. He has (August 30, deadline for reservations, $20 per person) served in several officer positions and on many committees. He has participated withTom Green, KSJ, on many flag programs that have been presented across our great state. Many flag programs require travel of several hun- • 7:15 - 7:30 p.m. visit the cemeteries (graves of Sam Houston’s grandson, Edward Clark, and other dred miles and many times they present several programs in one day. notable figures in Texas history) The “Three Legged Willie” Chapter Archives Award winners for 2011 were: • Back to the hotel

Saturday, September 8, 2012

• 8:30 a.m. - Executive Committee meeting at the historic Harrison County Courthouse (all members are welcome and encouraged to attend!)

• noon - board bus for Scottsville Cemetery, arriving at 12:30 p.m. for box lunch (August 30, deadline for reservations, $10 per person)

• Tour of Scottsville Cemetery for 30 minutes, departing at 1:15 - 1:30 p.m. <