The TexianThe Official Publication of The Sons of the Republic of Texas

VOL Vi nUMBeR 4 OcTOBeR 2013

Contact 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

What’s InsIdeTexian Navy Day ..........................1

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

President General’s Message ....3, 4

2013 QUaRTeRLy MeeTingDec. 6-7, 2013 Hampton inn & Suites, 7006 n. navarro, victoria, TX 77904; (361) 573-9911; november 26, 2013, cutoff date. Rate: $110. + tax, 1 king or 2 queen size beds; free parking.

In Memorium ................................4

2014 Annual Meeting ....................5

Sponsors & Contribution Forms ...6, 7

Calendar of events2013 Quarterly Meetings

Dec. 6-7, 2013 Hampton inn & Suites, 7006 n. navarro, victoria, TX 77904; (361) 573-9911; november 26, 2013, cutoff date. Rate: $110. + tax, 1 king or 2 queen size beds; free parking.

2013 SRT eventsMarch 2 Texas independence dayMarch 6 Fall of the AlamoMarch 27 Goliad MassacreApril 21 San Jacinto daySeptember 21 Texian navy day on the Battleship TexasOctober 2 Battle of Gonzalesnovember 3 Stephen F. Austin’s Birthday (Father of Texas)

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2013 Texian naVy DayThe only thing that will stop the Texian navy day is a hurricane or a tropical downpour. On Saturday, September 21,

2013, there was a tropical storm warning out predicting 8 inches of rain that day. it was decided at 8:30 a.m. to not risk having the deer Park High School students (directed by Mr. Frank Woodruff) brave the rain and be out on the freeway that morning. The 2013 Texian navy day ceremony was cancelled at that time.

Reporting for duty aboard the Battleship TEXAS was Mr. david Hanover, Mr. Scotty Patrick, Mr. Ron Brown and the united States Marines; Sgt. RM. delacruz, Sgt. B. Ballard, Cpl. d. Arenas and L. Cpl. G. Aragon. The u.S. Coast Guard was circling the battleship and was ready for duty as requested.

Mr. Bruce Bramlett, the Executive director of the Battleship TEXAS Foundation, also reported for duty with his side-arm that had grips made from the deck of the battleship.

The Sons of the Republic of Texas extends thanks to the Battleship TEXAS Foundation and the personnel of the battleship for their assistance in hosting this year’s ceremony. We would also like to extend a hearty thank you to the Parks and Wildlife department for their assistance.

Mr. Justin Rhodes, State Parks Region 4 director, and Mr. Andy Smith, ship’s manager, were to be distinguished speakers.

We also would like to extend appreciation to SRT Honorary member and a Knight of the Order of San Jacinto, Mr. Jerry Patterson, who was the featured speaker for the ceremony.

The SRT Color Guard with Mr. Tom Green was to be assisted by the pipe band from St. Thomas’ Episcopal School. Pipe band participants were to be Jess Wakeland, James and Anthony Masterson. The Mastersons are the sons of San Jacinto Chapter member dallam Masterson, all direct descendants of Secretary of the navy Samuel Rhodes Fisher. The united States flag was to be posted by the u. S. Marines.

Mr. Tom Houston, First vice President General, Mr. Joe R. davidson, KSJ, a member of the San Jacinto Chapter and an executive committee member, Mr. dennis Giuffré, President of the Sam Houston Chapter, and Mr. Fred Mead, President of the Lone Star Chapter had also planned to participate.

Also participating was Mr. Scotty Patrick, a member of the San Jacinto Chapter and the President General of the descendants of San Jacinto, Mr. Bill Turner, President of the Texas navy Association, Mr. Ben Brooks from Buglers Across America, and the Texas Army, commanded by Mr. Sam Houston iv, Mr. John Martin, Mr. Tony Emmitt, Mr. Randal Hankla, from the Sam Houston Chapter, and Mr. Jerry Tubbs. The Texas Army and the Lone Star volunteers manned the cannons and had black powder rifles ready to fire.

We had planned for the Port of Houston Fire Boat, and the u.S. Coast Guard pursuit boat to attend. The symbolic laying of the wreath of honor was to be performed by Mr. david Hanover, KSJ, Mr. Scott Patrick, Mr.

Bill Turner, and Mr. Will Haddock from the San Jacinto Chapter.TAPS were to be sounded by Mr. Ben Brooks, and the Colors were to be retired. We would then re-assemble at the Monument inn for lunch and the taking of the recommended Grog.next year, we have already started planning for and have received permission from the Mr. Larry Spasic, President of

the San Jacinto Monument, to have the San Jacinto Monument auditorium as a backup location in case of rain. We are getting ready and excited about next year’s Texian navy day ceremony.

Respectfully submitted:Ronald W. Brown, Chairman of the Texian navy CommitteeMembers:Michael Bailey, Arthur O. Evans, iii, William P. HaddockLarry Hunt, david L Martin, doak McBryde, Randy PollardPast Committee Chairman: Mr. david Hanover, KSJ, 2006-2011

In & Around Texas ....................8, 9

New Members .......................10, 11

Calendar of Events ......................12

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Janet’s KornerBy: Janet Knox

Administrative Assistantemail: srttexas@srttexas.org

1717 Eighth Street • Bay City, Texas 77414(979) 245-6644

• December 6-7, 2013; Quarterly Meeting at the Hampton inn & Suites,7006 n. navarro, victoria, TX 77904; (361) 573-9911; november 26, 2013 cutoff date. Rate: $110.+ Tax. 1 king or 2 queen size beds; free parking

• Be thinking about submitting a nomination for the Educator of the Year Award to be presented at the Annual Meeting in 2014. deadline is February 12, 2014. Criteria for the award is available from the national office or on the website on the “Members Only” tab under SRT Policies.

• The topic for The Texas History Essay Contest Award is: “The Siege and the Battle of the Alamo.” Brochures are available at the national office and on our website; go to the” Community” tab under High School Contest.

• Dues notices will be in the mail soon. Be sure and mail your payment, or go to our website to pay with PayPal. Your dues are late after december 31, 2013. i know your chapter is looking forward to getting their rebate this year. So, look for your dues notice soon and pay now!

• Nominations from the Chapters for Honorary Membership and The Knights of the Order of San Jacinto are due november 13, 2013.

• Do not forget to make your reservation for the 2014 Annual Meeting nOW! information is on the last page of this Texian.

• Please note that any applicants for membership in the SRT must have 3 signatures of recommending SRT members. There has been a problem with the signatures from chapters, if the applications are not signed and i have to send the application to the chapter, it may take up to an additional month to receive them back at national Office. Please let us remember to fill out the application completely and save us all $$$ on postage. it is not necessary if the applicant lives out of state, but every applicant should affiliate with a chapter. This does not mean that they will have to attend meetings. Application must be typed and notarized, and don’t forget the check.

• I would like to thank you for the articles and pictures you are sending for your newsletter; they have been GREAT. i need YOuR help with articles and pictures. if your chapter has or will be celebrating any events PLEASE email me at: srttexas@srttexas.org. i will be submitting the January issue for publication; the deadline for submissions is december 13, 2013.

execUTiVe cOMMiTTee2013 - 2014

DiSTRicT RepReSenTaTiVeS2013 - 2014

Left to right front row:David Stone, Chaplain General; David Hanover, KSJ,President General; Tom Houston, First Vice President General; Robert Kendall, KSJ, Second Vice President General; and Janet Knox, Administrative Assistant.

Left to right back row:Edward A. Heath, Treasurer General; Randy Pollard,Historian General; Bob Steakley, Secretary General; Joe R. Davidson, KSJ, Executive Committeeman;Sam F. Clark, KSJ, PPG, Executive Committeeman.

Left to right front row:Bob Steakley, Frontier District; Joe Pyle, Piney Woods District; Arthur O. Evans, Gulf Coast District.

Left to right back row:Kenneth Pfeiffer, Heart of Texas District; John Knox, Post Oak District; John Homman, Lone Star District; Ronald W. Brown, San Jacinto District. (Not shown David J. Temple, North Central District , William D.”Buddy” Power, North East District and Robert Schuhmann, Brazos District).

new SRT MeMBeRS

name chapter ancestor hometown

Richard Lee Graham 12 david James Trainer dallas, TXAndrew J. Mcveigh iii 12 Jesse Burdett The Hills, TXGary don Medders 12 Gordon C. Jennings Haughton, LASamuel vick Pope 12 Jesse Burnam dripping Springs, TXWilliam Hartwell Pope 12 Jesse Burnam dripping Springs , TXvick Edward Pope 12 Jesse Burnam dripping Springs , TXdavid Andrew Schofield 12 Jonathan L. Martin Austin, TXJohn Thomas Wiley 12 Andrew Jackson Kent Llano, TXMichael neal Medlen 13 Bluford Clements Groesbeck, TXChad Gabriel Hermes 24 Edward von Lochausen Georgetown, TXJoel Wiede Hermes 24 Edward von Lochausen Houston, TXJoseph dale Hermes 24 Edwin von Lockhausen (Lochausen) Edna, TXStennett Shea Posey 24 Edward von Lockhusen(Lochausen) San Antonio, TXdaril Lawrence Anthes 36 david Green Heflin Ranson, WvChristopher Hancock Hull 36 Erastus “deaf” Smith Fort Worth, TXPatrick Rutledge Hull 36 Erastus “deaf” Smith Fort Worth, TXOran Gould Kirkpatrick Jr. 36 Erastus “deaf” Smith Rye, nYdrew Jonathan Blaha 40 Thomas Somons Greensboro, nCMichael Bruce Gissell, Jr. 40 david James Trainer San Antonio, TXMichael Bruce Gissell, Jr. 40 Sarah Jane Page San Antonio, TXJeffery Allen Petress, Jr. 40 Ezekiel Smith Powell, TnRobert neil Barber 50 Rueben Hornsby new Braunfels, TXTollie daniel Buie 50 nathaniel Burnett Martindale, TXWalter Werner Walicek 53 Friedrich Ernst Smithville, TXBruce O’Brien Bell 57 John Work Baird, TXMichael Arlin Blount 58 Thomas Peter Cartwright, Jr Spring, TXChristopher Lynn Cook 58 Francis Johnson Conroe, TXRobert Earl Cook 58 Francis Johnson Rye, COvernon Avis King 58 William Custard The Woodlands, TXHouston derrick Jay Heflin 39 david Green Heflin Abilene, TX

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nEW SRT MEMBERS

name Chapter Ancestor Hometown

Thomas Weldon Graham Sarah Jane Page Austin, TXThomas Weldon Graham david James Trainer Austin, TXTravis Justin upchurch William Smothers Houston, TXTravis Justin upchurch Mary Harris Ashby Houston, TXdouglas Lyndon Fuqua 1 Ephraim Fuqua Pearland, TXBilly Carrol Mayo 1 Henry Brewer League City, TXCarl Kenneth Wall 1 John Watts Richmond, TXMichael Hawood Mitchell 2 Mitchell Putman Santa Fe, TXdavid Myrow Matthews 3 Milton J. Moore Holland, TXLouis david Marcus 6 Benjamin Franklin Bryant Smithtown, nYJohnye Leon Slaughter 6 Benjamin Franklin Bryant Angleton, TXEdwin Walter Mergele iii 7 Peter Mergele San Antonio, TXRobert Michael Featherling 8 Richard West Sinton, TXBernard Francis Featherling 8 Richard West Allen, TXRussell davis Laughlin 8 Joseph Owens Fort Worth, TXGarrett West Moss 8 Richard West Rockwall, TXMatthew Augustus Moss 8 Richard West Rockwall, TXquinten Parker Moss 8 Richard West Rockwall, TXBrian Robert Moss 8 Richard West Rockwall, TXLyle Graham Putman 8 Christina Watson Moss dallas, TXLyle Graham Putman 8 Azariah Moss dallas, TXAustin Young iv 8 Azariah Moss Richardson, TXAustin Young iii 8 Azariah Moss Richardson, TXAustin Young iii 8 Christina Moss Richardson, TXAustin Young iv 8 Christina Moss Richardson, TXMax Manning Crunk, Jr. 12 Joseph Owens Fort Worth, TXMichael Bruce Gissell 12 david James Trainer Austin, TXdennis Randall Gissell 12 david James Trainer Austin, TXRichard Lee Graham 12 Sarah Jane Page dallas, TXWeldon Terry Graham 12 david James Trainer Austin, TXWeldon Terry Graham 12 Sarah Jane Page Austin, TX

pReSiDenT geneRaL’S MeSSage

david Hanover, KSJ

As we enter the fall of the year and reflect on almost another year in the life of

The Sons of the Republic of Texas, we have accomplished much for which we

can be proud. A late-breaking success story is the reactivation of the Sterling C.

Robertson Chapter #22, Salado, approved at the third quarterly meeting of the

Executive Committee, held appropriately enough in Salado, on September 14th.

Congratulations to the chapter members who have committed to rebuild an active

chapter, and i look forward to visiting your chapter soon!

Throughout 2013, individuals, chapters and SRT committees have organized and participated in ceremonies

and events that honor our Republic of Texas ancestors. From Texas independence day through the Battle of

Gonzales, along with birth and death remembrances of Republic of Texas presidents, as well as events honoring

your own ancestors, you have been in the public eye and made favorable and lasting impressions on others.

Our success depends on the dedication and hard work of our individual members and chapters. Public events in

the name of SRT encourage membership growth, with qualifying prospects deciding that they want to be a part

of such worthwhile efforts. Social media has no doubt helped our visibility, resulting in increased numbers of

new membership applications throughout the year.

The first organized fundraising activity in many years, the Matching Campaign, lasted for one year and ended

in June; many of you helped build up the funds that support the various awards to youth, educators and authors

seeking to perpetuate the memory and spirit of the men and women who settled Texas. The awards listed in

our Constitution and Bylaws should be assured for the next several years. However, we never want to rest on

our laurels; in every dues notice mailed out each year, there is a long list of the various funds to which you may

give voluntarily. These funds are ongoing needs of the organization and do not stop with the end of a successful

campaign.

in recent years, we have come to expect drought conditions, with few worries of rainouts. unfortunately,

what was planned to be the third consecutive Texian navy day ceremony on board the Battleship TEXAS had

to be cancelled at the last minute. Event organizers had a good visit with the united States Marine Corps color

guard that had travelled to the battleship, Semper Fidelis! never miss an opportunity to thank our men and

women in uniform for their service to our great country. next year, we will be more optimistic and plan for

rain! The previous evening, honorary member Jim Bevill gave a great presentation on the Texian navy to a

crowd of almost 200 people in Surfside, and thanks to him and honorary member Michael Bailey for their parts

in remembering the navies of the Republic of Texas. A third opportunity to remember our ancestors was held

the same weekend at Monument Hill in La Grange. Thanks to all of our SRT volunteers who make all of these

events such successes!

Please note a new addition to the annual dues notice that you receive in the mail this fall. There is a special

insert created by our Annual and quarterly Meeting Committee, encouraging you to participate in the 2014

Annual Meeting to be held in San Antonio next spring. Whether you are able to attend the meeting or not, you

can be there in spirit and have your name printed in the Annual Awards Banquet program. The committee hopes

you will make plans early to attend the San Antonio meeting in person! cont. pg. 4

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MOSeS aUSTin chapTeR #12 UpcOMing eVenTS

Stephen F. Austin 220th Birthday MemorialTexas State Cemetery, 909 navasota St., Austin, Texas

Saturday, november 2, 2013 at 10:30 A.M.The Sons of the Republic of Texas, the Former Texas Rangers Association and the Austin Family invite everyone

to attend the 220th Birthday Memorial for “The Father of Texas,” Stephen F. Austin. A Texas Ranger Cross will be dedicated to Guy Morrison Bryan, Mr. Austin’s nephew. The descendants of Mexican War veterans will also place a marker for Guy Morrison. The public is invited.

God Bless TexasGod Bless the Austin Family

Ross Family Memorial at the Oakwood Cemetery2124 S. 5th Street, Waco, Texas

Saturday, January 18, 2014, at 1:00 P.M.The Sons of the Republic of Texas, daughters of the Republic of Texas, the Former Texas Rangers Association and the

Ross Family invite all to attend a memorial to the Ross Family and in particular Governor Lawrence Sullivan “Sul” Ross. The Ross volunteers of Texas A& M university will be in attendance to add to the memorial. Salutes will be presented by the Moses Austin Rangers and the Ross volunteers.

God Bless TexasGod Bless the Ross Family

The Alamo Chapter SRT attended a unique ‘double’ historical marker dedication at the Rio Cibolo Crossing near La vernia on May 11th. The old Gonzales-San Antonio Road was used by both the Texian and Mexican armies during the revolution. One marker describes the history of the crossing while the other describes the crossing as the location where Alamo survivor Susanna dickinson met scouts from the Texian army and informed them of the fall of the Alamo. Pictured with the markers are Alamo Chapter members Robert Bohlmfalk, Ken Pfeiffer, George Harcourt, Joe Weathersby, Leroy Salinas, Johnny Brannan and Edward Heath. The participants were treated to a visit to the actual crossing which is now on private land where local historians pointed out the historic oak about a mile away from where ‘deaf ‘ Smith scouted the Mexican unit sent to collect the cannon in October 1835.

aLaMO SRT chapTeR

cont. from pg. 3 pReSiDenT geneRaL’S MeSSage

name chapter hometownIn Memoriam

Bob Bowman 56 Lufkin, TX

C. Roland Haden 14 College Station, TX

Raymond Monroe Hill ii 1 Houston, TX

Lester B. Sparks 56 Lufkin, TX

Charles L. Williams 35 Bay City, TX

A Special Remembrance for diana H. Power, the wife of north East district Representative William d. “Buddy” Power, who passed away on September 21, 2013. Our thoughts and prayers go to Buddy and his family.

i encourage you to attend Stephen F. Austin’s birthday celebration on Republic Hill at the State Cemetery

on Saturday, november 2nd. The ceremony will honor the Father of Texas’ 220th birthday, with his birth on

november 3, 1793. The monuments and grounds capture the essence of Texas’ rich history; whether you have

never been to Republic Hill or have been there many times, there is always a new Texas history lesson to be

learned with each visit.

Plan to attend the fourth quarterly meeting in victoria, december 6-7. A group dinner in victoria on Friday

evening will be followed by an Executive Committee meeting on Saturday morning, and all members are

welcome and invited to attend. The annual Presidio La Bahia Award program will be held in the Lady of Loreto

Chapel at the presidio, located on the outskirts of Goliad, on Saturday afternoon. Following the program will

be a most special knight investiture ceremony for two honorees, member denton Bryant and honorary member,

the Most Reverend david E. Fellhauer who serves as Bishop of the diocese of victoria. The knighting of

two deserving members at a place other than the traditional annual meeting ceremony is unprecedented in the

history of SRT, so come and be a part of this very special day.

Please mark your calendars now, and watch for future announcements about a special ceremony in

mid-January that pays tribute to Sul Ross in Waco on Saturday, January 18th.

As a final reminder: Please pay your 2014 SRT annual dues early! Your chapter receives a $6 rebate for each

chapter member who has paid his dues on or before december 31, 2013.

God Bless Texas!

In and around texas

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Comanche Cedar Ceremony performed by Bennie Tahmahkera, Jr., great great grandson of Quannah Parker.

In and around texas

Tuesday, September 24, 2013, the Former Texas Rangers Association in Fredericksburg held their official ground breaking ceremony to begin the construction of their headquarters. Approximately 400 were in attendance including Governor Perry, Representative doug Miller, retired and active Texas Rangers, descendants of Texas Rangers, donors of the foundation, school children, representatives of the Comanche nation, and just plain interested folks. Ed Heath represented the Sons of the Republic of Texas, along with Ken Pfeiffer and John Knox. Al McCutcheon represented the Alamo Chapter in San Antonio, and numerous Moses Austin Chapter members assisted in the program. Black powder firings were done by volunteers from across central Texas. A great heart-felt thanks goes out to all who attended or helped with the ceremony....God bless Texas. God bless our Texas Rangers.

gROUnDBReaKing ceReMOny

State Representative Doug Miller, District 73, and Fredericksburg Mayor Jeryl Hoover.

Groundbreaking (l to r): Representative Doug Miller; Governor Rick Perry; Benny Tahmahkera, Jr.; Mayor Jeryl Hoover; Joe B. Davis, President of Former Texas Rangers Foundation, Texas Ranger Retired; Lila Davis; Chris Davis; Lee Spencer White; Larry Martin; Honorable Joe Dial.

Alamo Chapter members :Johnny Brannan, Tommy Wood, Al McCutceon, Ed Heath, Ken Pfeiffer, Steve Lancaster, and Dick Weitzel.

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Comanche Cedar Ceremony performed by Bennie Tahmahkera, Jr., great great grandson of Quannah Parker.

IN AND AROUND TEXAS

Tuesday, September 24, 2013, the Former Texas Rangers Association in Fredericksburg held their official ground breaking ceremony to begin the construction of their headquarters. Approximately 400 were in attendance including Governor Perry, Representative Doug Miller, retired and active Texas Rangers, descendants of Texas Rangers, donors of the foundation, school children, representatives of the Comanche nation, and just plain interested folks. Ed Heath represented the Sons of the Republic of Texas, along with Ken Pfeiffer and John Knox. Al McCutcheon represented the Alamo Chapter in San Antonio, and numerous Moses Austin Chapter members assisted in the program. Black powder firings were done by volunteers from across central Texas. A great heart-felt thanks goes out to all who attended or helped with the ceremony....God bless Texas. God bless our Texas Rangers.

GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY

State Representative Doug Miller, District 73, and Fredericksburg Mayor Jeryl Hoover.

Groundbreaking (l to r): Representative Doug Miller; Governor Rick Perry; Benny Tahmahkera, Jr.; Mayor Jeryl Hoover; Joe B. Davis, President of Former Texas Rangers Foundation, Texas Ranger Retired; Lila Davis; Chris Davis; Lee Spencer White; Larry Martin; Honorable Joe Dial.

Alamo Chapter members :Johnny Brannan, Tommy Wood, Al McCutceon, Ed Heath, Ken Pfeiffer, Steve Lancaster, and Dick Weitzel.

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MOSES AUSTIN CHAPTER #12 UPCOMING EVENTS

Stephen F. Austin 220th Birthday MemorialTexas State Cemetery, 909 Navasota St., Austin, Texas

Saturday, November 2, 2013 at 10:30 A.M.The Sons of the Republic of Texas, the Former Texas Rangers Association and the Austin Family invite everyone

to attend the 220th Birthday Memorial for “The Father of Texas,” Stephen F. Austin. A Texas Ranger Cross will be dedicated to Guy Morrison Bryan, Mr. Austin’s nephew. The Descendants of Mexican War Veterans will also place a marker for Guy Morrison. The public is invited.

God Bless TexasGod Bless the Austin Family

Ross Family Memorial at the Oakwood Cemetery2124 S. 5th Street, Waco, Texas

Saturday, January 18, 2014, at 1:00 P.M.The Sons of the Republic of Texas, Daughters of the Republic of Texas, the Former Texas Rangers Association and the

Ross Family invite all to attend a memorial to the Ross Family and in particular Governor Lawrence Sullivan “Sul” Ross. The Ross Volunteers of Texas A& M University will be in attendance to add to the memorial. Salutes will be presented by the Moses Austin Rangers and the Ross Volunteers.

God Bless TexasGod Bless the Ross Family

The Alamo Chapter SRT attended a unique ‘double’ historical marker dedication at the Rio Cibolo Crossing near La Vernia on May 11th. The old Gonzales-San Antonio Road was used by both the Texian and Mexican armies during the revolution. One marker describes the history of the crossing while the other describes the crossing as the location where Alamo survivor Susanna Dickinson met scouts from the Texian army and informed them of the fall of the Alamo. Pictured with the markers are Alamo Chapter members Robert Bohlmfalk, Ken Pfeiffer, George Harcourt, Joe Weathersby, Leroy Salinas, Johnny Brannan and Edward Heath. The participants were treated to a visit to the actual crossing which is now on private land where local historians pointed out the historic oak about a mile away from where ‘Deaf ‘ Smith scouted the Mexican unit sent to collect the cannon in October 1835.

ALAMO SRT CHAPTER

IN AND AROUND TEXAS

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NEW SRT MEMBERS

Name Chapter Ancestor Hometown

Thomas Weldon Graham Sarah Jane Page Austin, TXThomas Weldon Graham David James Trainer Austin, TXTravis Justin Upchurch William Smothers Houston, TXTravis Justin Upchurch Mary Harris Ashby Houston, TXDouglas Lyndon Fuqua 1 Ephraim Fuqua Pearland, TXBilly Carrol Mayo 1 Henry Brewer League City, TXCarl Kenneth Wall 1 John Watts Richmond, TXMichael Hawood Mitchell 2 Mitchell Putman Santa Fe, TXDavid Myrow Matthews 3 Milton J. Moore Holland, TXLouis David Marcus 6 Benjamin Franklin Bryant Smithtown, NYJohnye Leon Slaughter 6 Benjamin Franklin Bryant Angleton, TXEdwin Walter Mergele III 7 Peter Mergele San Antonio, TXRobert Michael Featherling 8 Richard West Sinton, TXBernard Francis Featherling 8 Richard West Allen, TXRussell Davis Laughlin 8 Joseph Owens Fort Worth, TXGarrett West Moss 8 Richard West Rockwall, TXMatthew Augustus Moss 8 Richard West Rockwall, TXQuinten Parker Moss 8 Richard West Rockwall, TXBrian Robert Moss 8 Richard West Rockwall, TXLyle Graham Putman 8 Christina Watson Moss Dallas, TXLyle Graham Putman 8 Azariah Moss Dallas, TXAustin Young IV 8 Azariah Moss Richardson, TXAustin Young III 8 Azariah Moss Richardson, TXAustin Young III 8 Christina Moss Richardson, TXAustin Young IV 8 Christina Moss Richardson, TXMax Manning Crunk, Jr. 12 Joseph Owens Fort Worth, TXMichael Bruce Gissell 12 David James Trainer Austin, TXDennis Randall Gissell 12 David James Trainer Austin, TXRichard Lee Graham 12 Sarah Jane Page Dallas, TXWeldon Terry Graham 12 David James Trainer Austin, TXWeldon Terry Graham 12 Sarah Jane Page Austin, TX

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NEW SRT MEMBERS

Name Chapter Ancestor Hometown

Richard Lee Graham 12 David James Trainer Dallas, TXAndrew J. McVeigh III 12 Jesse Burdett The Hills, TXGary Don Medders 12 Gordon C. Jennings Haughton, LASamuel Vick Pope 12 Jesse Burnam Dripping Springs, TXWilliam Hartwell Pope 12 Jesse Burnam Dripping Springs , TXVick Edward Pope 12 Jesse Burnam Dripping Springs , TXDavid Andrew Schofield 12 Jonathan L. Martin Austin, TXJohn Thomas Wiley 12 Andrew Jackson Kent Llano, TXMichael Neal Medlen 13 Bluford Clements Groesbeck, TXChad Gabriel Hermes 24 Edward von Lochausen Georgetown, TXJoel Wiede Hermes 24 Edward von Lochausen Houston, TXJoseph Dale Hermes 24 Edwin von Lockhausen (Lochausen) Edna, TXStennett Shea Posey 24 Edward von Lockhusen(Lochausen) San Antonio, TXDaril Lawrence Anthes 36 David Green Heflin Ranson, WVChristopher Hancock Hull 36 Erastus “Deaf” Smith Fort Worth, TXPatrick Rutledge Hull 36 Erastus “Deaf” Smith Fort Worth, TXOran Gould Kirkpatrick Jr. 36 Erastus “Deaf” Smith Rye, NYDrew Jonathan Blaha 40 Thomas Somons Greensboro, NCMichael Bruce Gissell, Jr. 40 David James Trainer San Antonio, TXMichael Bruce Gissell, Jr. 40 Sarah Jane Page San Antonio, TXJeffery Allen Petress, Jr. 40 Ezekiel Smith Powell, TNRobert Neil Barber 50 Rueben Hornsby New Braunfels, TXTollie Daniel Buie 50 Nathaniel Burnett Martindale, TXWalter Werner Walicek 53 Friedrich Ernst Smithville, TXBruce O’Brien Bell 57 John Work Baird, TXMichael Arlin Blount 58 Thomas Peter Cartwright, Jr Spring, TXChristopher Lynn Cook 58 Francis Johnson Conroe, TXRobert Earl Cook 58 Francis Johnson Rye, COVernon Avis King 58 William Custard The Woodlands, TXHouston Derrick Jay Heflin 39 David Green Heflin Abilene, TX

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

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2013 QUARTERLY MEETINGDec. 6-7, 2013 Hampton Inn & Suites, 7006 N. Navarro, Victoria, TX 77904; (361) 573-9911; November 26, 2013, cutoff date. Rate: $110. + tax, 1 king or 2 queen size beds; free parking.

Calendar of Events2013 Quarterly Meetings

Dec. 6-7, 2013 Hampton Inn & Suites, 7006 N. Navarro, Victoria, TX 77904; (361) 573-9911; November 26, 2013, cutoff date. Rate: $110. + tax, 1 king or 2 queen size beds; free parking.

2013 SRT EventsMarch 2 Texas Independence DayMarch 6 Fall of the AlamoMarch 27 Goliad MassacreApril 21 San Jacinto DaySeptember 21 Texian Navy Day on the Battleship TexasOctober 2 Battle of GonzalesNovember 3 Stephen F. Austin’s Birthday (Father of Texas)

BE AN EARLY BIRD FOR2014 Annual Meeting

April 4-6, 2014 Marriot Plaza San Antonio, 555 South Alamo St. San Antonio, TX 78205; toll free 800-228-9290; March 7, 2014, cutoff date (room block released). Rates: Run of House $125.+ tax, Executive King $159.+ tax Concierge $169.+ tax; Complimentary self-parking for group attendees staying at the hotel; parking at the hotel for the event and not staying overnight, is $10, self parking.

Make your hotel reservation EARLY for the 2014 SRT Annual Meeting. SRT will be penalized if you book your room after the cut-off date of March 7, 2014, so take advantage of the SRT block rate by making your plans and hotelreservation NOW!