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THE TEXIANThe Official Publication of The Sons of the Republic of Texas
VOL VII NUMBER 3 JULY 2014
PRESIDENT GENERAL’S MESSAGE
Robert Kendall, KSJ
Since the last time I wrote you, I
have been to another wonderful San
Jacinto Day with a great crowd and
nice weather. It started with the sing-
ing of our National Anthem and Texas
WHAT’S INSIDEBattle of Medina .......................1, 3President General’s Message ....1, 3Janet’s Korner ...............................2Hospitality Update ........................3September Registration .................4Lecture Series ............................5, 6
Our Texas, accompanied by the Deer
Park High School band.
Ron Stone Jr. was the emcee and did
a great job. The main speaker was the
Texas State Historian, Dr. Bill O’Neal.
He gave a unique twist to the battle
which was very interesting. Denton
Bryant, KSJ, Chairman of the SRT
Texas Essay Contest and I presented
the awards to the two recipients who
were there at the ceremony. They were
first place winner Austin Ackerman
and second place winner Hunter Corb;
third place winner Margot Brose, who cont. pg. 3
The public is invited to attend the 14th annual ceremony commemorating the 201st anniversary of the bloodiest battle in
Texas history! The Battle of Medina occurred on August 18, 1813, between the Royal Spanish Army and the Republican
Army of the North when between 800 and 1,300 Americans, Tejanos, Indians, and Spanish soldiers died in this all but
forgotten battle which historians have named the Gutierrez-Magee Expedition. Since August 18th is on Monday this year,
we will hold our normal commemorative ceremony beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 16, 2014 under the large
oak trees on Old Applewhite Road. We will have a Color Guard representing the U.S.A., Spain, Texas and Mexico, plus
descendants of the men who fought and died in this battle. Due to the heat, we will try to keep this ceremony as short as
possible, and adjourn to the nice cool Church of Christ located at 1003 North Main Street in Pleasanton, Texas beginning
at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday afternoon, August 16, 2014, courtesy of Norman Porter, Atascosa County Historical Committee
Chairman, and his church. Our speakers this year, including Robert Thonhoff, teacher, Administrator, County Judge, and
award winning author; Frank de la Teja, PhD. the former State Historian from Texas State University; and our feature
speaker, Dr. Caroline Castillo Crimm, Ph.D., Sam Houston State University History Department.
The Battle of Medina was between approximately 1,800 men in the Royal Spanish Army and approximately 1,400 men
in the Republican Army of the North, which included Spaniards, Tejanos, Native Americans, and men from the USA. In
fact we have identified 5 men who fought in the American Revolution who were involved in some way in the Gutierrez-
Texian Navy Day ..........................7
Chapter News ............................8, 9
In Memoriam ................................9
New SRT Members ...............10, 11
Calendar of Events ......................12
201ST ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF MEDINA
cont. pg. 3
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JANET’S KornerBy: Janet Knox
Administrative Assistantemail: [email protected]
(979) 245-6644
Stagecoach- Inn; P.O. Box 97- #1 Main Street, Salado, TX 76571; (254) 947-5111 or (800) 732-8994, cutoff date is August 13, 2014, Rates: Standard Upstairs $69. Standard downstairs $80., Jacuzzi $100. Poolside $120., all plus tax.
will be mailed to you for a fee of $20.00 this year. If you would like it to be mailed please send the fee to the National office.
and photos for The Texian. Please submit electronic Data using the following guidelines. 1. Submit text in WORD document format; articles may be edited due to space limitations. 2. Submit photos as separate attachments in .jpg,/eps, or .tif format. Caption for each photo or after the article’s text. Identify the placement of people (e.g. L to R, center, front row, back row, etc.), with a corresponding key that matches the name of the file attachment (e.g.) file name Photo 1, Photo 2, etc.) Please limit the number of photos submitted per article.
now considered delinquent and must pay a $50.00 reinstatement fee plus the $40.00 dues fee for the
your dues with PayPal.
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.
you are sending for your newsletter; they have been
If your chapter has or will be celebrating any events PLEASE email me at: [email protected]. I will be submitting the October issue for publication; the deadline for submissions is September 23, 2014
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE2014 - 2015
DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES2014 - 2015
Left to right front row:David Stone, Chaplain General; Bob Steakley, First Vice President General; Robert Kendall, KSJ, President General, Edward A. Heath. Second Vice President General; and Janet Knox, Administrative Assistant.
Left to right back row:Kenneth W. Pfeiffer, Treasurer General; David Hanover, KSJ, PPG, Executive Committeeman; Joe R. Davidson, KSJ, Executive Committeeman; William D.Power, Secretary General; Randy Pollard, Historian General.
Left to right front row:Arthur O. Evans, Gulf Coast District; Bob Steakley, Frontier District; William D. (Buddy) Power, North East District; and Ronald W. Brown, San Jacinto District.
Left to right back row:Tom Gann, Piney Woods District; Tim Gibson, North Central District, John W. Knox Post Oak District, and John Meredith, Lone Star District Representative. (Not shown, Jim Massingill, Heart Of Texas District; andGeorge Nelson, Brazos Valley District.)
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Magee Expedition, with only one Patriot of the American Revolution, Peter Sides having been proven to have fought in
the American Revolution and also fought and died in the Battle of Medina. Direct descendants of Peter Sides are eligible
for membership in the DAR, the SAR, the DRT and the SRT, and descendants directly related to any of the 3,200 men
who fought in this battle are eligible for membership in the DRT and the SRT. Over the past 14 years the SAR, DAR,
SRT, DRT, Mayflower Society, the Daughter of the War of 1812, and descendants of the men who fought here have dedi-
cated markers to the men who fought and died in this battle, and these descendants will rededicate their markers at the
Saturday morning ceremony under the large oak trees. Everyone interested in history is invited to attend.
Signs will be placed where you turn to the west off Highway 281 onto the Old Pleasanton Road about 15 miles south of
San Antonio. Signs will also be placed where Bruce Road branches off Old Pleasanton Road to the west. Signs will also
be where Old Applewhite Road where it branches off Bruce Road to the west, but for additional directions, contact Tom
Green at [email protected] or 713-340-1965.
PRESIDENT GENERAL’S MESSAGEcont. from pg. 1
cont. from pg. 1
lives in Wyoming, was unable to attend. Sam Houston IV recited the battle report of that day. On a sad note Sam also told
everyone that this would be his last time to be at San Jacinto Day; he will be greatly missed.
On May 30th, I was privileged to be at the meeting of the Fayette County Historical Association in LaGrange. The guest
speaker was Tom Green, KSJ. His subject was the Battle of San Jacinto and the San Jacinto Monument. As usual Tom had
many interesting facts about both. There was a lady in the audience this year, who told us that when she was a little girl,
she was at the monument when it was being built.
The quarterly meeting on June 7th, at Bastrop was well attended. I want to thank everyone who traveled to central Texas
to participate. Two upcoming events we need to remember: First is the quarterly meeting at Salado on September 12 & 13;
the second is Texian Navy Day on September 20th. I hope that everyone can attend one or both of these events.
God Bless Texas.
201ST ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF MEDINA
HOSPITALITY UPDATE
For some years, there has been concern about the liability of SRT providing liquor at the Hospitality Room. The trans-
portation of open bottles and the conflicts with hotel contracts is also a concern. Therefore, at the Bastrop quarterly meet-
ing, with the agreement of the members in attendance, the Executive Committee decided that until further notice, for all
provide the set-ups, beverages, and appetizers.
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The Sons of the Republic of Texas September Quarterly Meeting
Stagecoach Inn, P.O. Box 97- #1 Main Street. Salado, TX 76571, 254-947-5111; 1-800-732-8994
Schedule of Events Friday, September 12, 2014 5:00 p.m. Hospitality Room – Rm. # 135- Ronald W. Brown, Chairman 7:00 p.m. Dinner- In the Garden Room of the Stagecoach Inn Saturday, September 13, 2014 8:30 a.m. Executive Quarterly Meeting (all members are welcome but may not vote) _______ I will attend the Executive Committee Meeting on Saturday **************************************************************************************************************************
September Reservations You’re pre-registration for the Friday night dinner is REQUIRED. The charge for dinner will be $35.00 per person. Please choose from the following items and the number of each. Entrees: #______Grilled Salmon, #_______Fried Shrimp, #______Sugar Baked Ham, #______6oz.Filet Mignon Appetizers: #_______Shrimp cocktail, #_______ Fresh Fruit cocktail Salads: #______Tomato Aspic, #______ Fresh Fruit w/Poppy seed dressing, #______ Green Salad w/Dressing Desserts: #_____Vanilla Ice Cream w/Strawberries, #______Vanilla Ice Cream w/Sherry Chocolate Sauce #_____Famous Stagecoach Kiss, #_____ Fudge Pecan Pie, #_____French Lemon Pie, #____ Sherbet Please include your check with your registration. Thank You. _____ I will attend the Hospitality Room. How many? _______ @ $ 5.00______ _____ I will attend the dinner on Friday. How many? _______ @ $35.00______ Attendees: ________________________________________________________________ Please return this information by August 22, 2014 SRT Office: 1717 8th Street, Bay City, TX 77414; Phone 979.245.6644; Email: [email protected]
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K.R. Wood, entertaining with his guitar
and wearing his coonskin cap.
TEXAS HISTORY LECTURE SERIES CONTINUESAT LONE STAR COLLEGE-TOMBALL
In the spring 2014, The Sons of the Republic supported and arranged for one of the best and most enjoyable Texas His-tory Learning experiences available to Seniors age 50 and up. Through the efforts of Denton Bryant, KSJ, Chairman of the Texas History Lecture Series, the following educators, speakers, entertainers and re-enactors participated.
On February 19, 2014, Dr. Lisa Morales, Dean of Instruction at the college, presented a colorful PowerPoint show which highlighted the relations of Texas with the United States during the Civil War and the leadership of President Abraham Lincoln. Dr. Morales explored the role Texas played prior to and during the Civil War as well as considerations of the 16th President of the United States which related to the Lone Star State. The tensions surrounding the Civil War consumed the nation. The State of Texas was in the midst of finding its place as a new state in the Union and became a place of refuge for Confederate leaders. Not all Texans agreed with the separation of Texas from the Union and joining the Confederacy. Governor Sam Houston opposed secession from the United States but Texas joined the Confederacy and became a key supplier to the armed forces representing the Southern States.
On February 26, 2014, K.R. Wood, a native Texas singer, songwriter, historian and musician educated the audience and entertained them with songs from the Fathers of Texas CD Series. It is a collection of songs and narration of Texas storied
-corded live in the Alamo with the Davy Crockett Fiddle from the Witte Museum. This is an honor and privilege that only K.R. Wood has been given. K.R. Wood wears a coonskin cap and Indian jacket while he plays a guitar during this enter-taining, educational and enjoyable show.
-ence singing along with him during the entire show. It was a wonderful combination of country and western, western swing, blues and traditional country.
One of the most unexpected and unforgettable highlights was the addition of a recitation of the famous Travis Letter by Historian and Re-enactor Jack Edmondson. Combining the skills of both K.R. Wood and Jack Edmondson was one of the most enjoyable experiences by the audience.
Jack R. Edmondson, Honorary Member SRT,as John Wayne known as the “Duke”.
cont. pg. 6
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the audience with his rendition of the life of John Wayne. Speakers like Jack Edmondson, Honorary Member of the SRT and K.R. Wood have made the Texas History Lecture Series the most popular and well attended program of the Academy for Lifelong Learning at Lone Star College –Tomball.
Denton Bryant, KSJ, K.R. Wood and Jack Edmondsonafter the Texas History Lecture Series.
TEXAS HISTORY LECTURE SERIES CONTINUESAT LONE STAR COLLEGE-TOMBALL
cont. from pg. 5
The Lone Star Chapter is selling light weight Jackets, with the SRT logo on the back, for $90. If a personal name is desired on the front of the jacket it can be added for $5 more. Jackets are avail-able in sizes small to 5XL, and are made to order. Shipping is extra. To order, or for more information contact Fred Mead at [email protected].
SRT LOGO JACKETS
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2014 Texian Navy Day
Honoring
The Texian Navy
Saturday, September 20, 2014 11:00 AM
Battleship Texas USS TEXAS – BB-35
Battleship Texas State Historic Site
3523 Independence Parkway South La Porte, Texas 77571
Ceremony organized and hosted by: The Sons of the Republic of Texas
SRT sponsored by:
The Battleship Texas Foundation With assistance from the staff of the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
Contact: Ronald W. Brown / 713 621 5660 / [email protected]
(www.srttexas.org for additional details)
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The Alamo Chapter Sons of the Republic of Texas members are joined by members of the Travis chapter in a combined participation in the Daughters of the Republic of Texas “Pilgrimage to the Alamo” on April 21, 2014.
COMBINED SRT & DRT PILGRIMAGE TO THE ALAMO
SRT BOOK EXCHANGE & CIRCULATING LIBRARY
This program started in 2008 and has been underutilized for a few years. We would like to see the program reactivated. The reasons this program started are:
quarterly or annual meeting;
meeting, hopefully bringing some of his used Texas history books to donate to the library;
a chapter president could request a small supply of the frontispiece labels from the SRT Headquarters and promote the program at chapter meetings, encouraging chapter members to bring their unwanted Texas history books to the next chapter meeting and put them into circulation within the SRT.
Each donated book becomes the property of The Sons of the Republic of Texas, and will be used in a circulating library, available during quarterly and annual meetings.
If you need a label for your book, please contact Janet at the office. Labels will be available at quarterly and annual meetings.
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Name Chapter Hometown
In Memoriam
Rubin Steele Frels 16 Victoria, TX
James Donald Giuffré 38 Houston, TX
J. Martin Green 28 Beaumont, TX
James E. Raney 19 Nacogdoches, TX
Robert H. Welder II 16 Victoria, TX
William Geoffrey Wheeler 16 Victoria, TX
Charles Michael Lusk, Jr. 1 Houston, TX
John Edward Manton 53 Chewelah, WA
Andy Jerome Zumwalt, Jr. 6 Alvin, TX
Members of the Alamo Chapter SRT welcomed singer Phil Collins
to the Alamo as he announced the donation of his extensive collection
of Texas Revolution artifacts to the people of the state of Texas. Ken
Pfeiffer, Joe Weathersby, Tom Foster, Jimmy Peet, Edward Heath,
Chris Lancaster, George Harcourt, John Meehan, Tommy Wood and
Al Davis cheered the announcement of the donation along with the
announcement of a long term project to house the collection and efforts
by the General Land Office to enhance the Alamo experience. Ken
Pfeiffer presented Mr. Collins an Alamo Chapter Presidential Medal to
recognize his contribution to Texas history. Mr. Collins had been made
an honorary member of the Alamo Chapter in 2008. George Harcourt
presented gifts from the chapter to honor the occasion.
ALAMO CHAPTER WELCOME PHIL COLLINS
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NEW SRT MEMBERS
Name Chapter Ancestor Hometown
Lance Kenton Bailey James Herny Bailey McGregor, TX
Chayson Rogers Comfort James Cope Waits Plano, TX
Larry Lee Fuller Francis Walter Capps Grand Junction, CO
James Rawls Williams Bailey Washington Anderson Colorado Springs, CO
Michael Allen Lemen 1 William Washington Hawkins Houston, TX
Paul Edward Powell 1 W.H. Stone Houston, TX
Joseph Richard Day 6 Thomas Collins Lake Jackson, TX
Jarrett Alston Oliver 7 John Willis Leander, TX
Patrick Christopher Featherling 8 Richard West Allen, TX
Jonathan Allen Freier 8 James Gotcher Flower Mound, TX
Herbert James Bilhartz 12 Francois (Franz) Joseph Bilhartz Hutto, TX
Gregory James Bilhartz 12 Francios (Franz) Joseph Bilhartz Round Rock, TX
John David Harris 12 James M Rankin Austin, TX
Kerry Martin Lacy 12 Stephen Prather Elgin, TX
James Christopher Weiler 12 Eli Clemens (Clement) Cedar Park, TX
Paul Wayne Wilson 12 Sara Jane Wilson Central, SC
Milton Barry Hendler 14 Joseph Monroe Fitzgerald Uvalde, TX
Mark Lawrence Nichols 16 Margaret Theresa Robertson Wright Fredericksburg, TX
Peter Bolin Mahaffey, Jr. 17 Isaac Harrier Mahaffey Corpus Christi, TX
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NEW SRT MEMBERS
Name Chapter Ancestor Hometown
David Lewis Billingsley 18 Duncan St. Clair Keithville, LA
John Westly Waldrop, Jr. 33 Ann Ranney Hemphill, TX
Michael Louis Bilhartz 37 Francois ( Franz) Joseph Bilhartz Herndon, VA
Jeffrey Wade Dockery 40 Matthew Dockery Boerne, TX
Ted Edwin Dockery 40 Matthew Dockery San Antonio, TX
Kirk Wayne Dockery 40 Matthew Dockery Floresville, TX
Gilberto S. Garcia, Sr. 40 Andres Garcia San Antonio, TX
Henry James Ortega 40 Mateo Casillas Kerrville, TX
Hector Rafael Pacheco 40 Jose Pacheco Floresville, TX
James Allen Strain 40 Dr. George Tribble Allen Marquette, MI
William Lee Bennett 47 Rev. John Wesley DeVilbiss Weatherford, TX
Michael James Pryor 50 John L. Marshall New Braunfels, TX
Louie Edward Adams 52 James Adams Murchison, TX
Jonathan Kyle Findley 52 Thomas Crutchfield Loyd Houston, TX
Lee Ernest Bernhoft 58 Bartlett M. Hall Oak Ridge North, TX
George Donivan Conaway, Jr. 58 Cpt. John English Crockett, TX
Caleb Stephen Masengale 58 Eleazer Louis Ripley Wheelock Trinity, TX
Contact us at:SRT Office: www.srttexas.org Email: [email protected] Eighth Street, Bay City, TX 77414Phone: (979) 245-6644 Fax: (979) 244-3819
1717 Eighth StreetBay City, TX 77414
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
2014 QUARTERLY MEETINGSept. 12-13, 2014 Stagecoach Inn; P. O. Box 97, #1 Main Street, Salado, TX 76571; (254) 947-5111or (800) 732-8994; August 13, 2014 cutoff date. Rate: Standard Upstairs $69, Standard Downstairs $80, Jacuzzi $100, Poolside $120, all plus tax
Calendar of Events2014 Quarterly Meetings
Sept. 12-13, 2014 Stagecoach Inn; P. O. Box 97, #1 Main Street, Salado, TX 76571; (254) 947-5111 or (800) 732-8994; August 13, 2014 cutoff date. Rate: Standard Upstairs $69, Standard Downstairs $80, Jacuzzi $100, Poolside $120, all plus tax
Dec. 5-6, 2014 Hampton Inn & Suites, 7006 N. Navarro, Victoria, TX 77904; (361) 573-9911; November 18, 2014, cutoff date. Rate: $110+tax, 1 king or 2 queen size beds; free parking
2014 SRT EventsMarch 2 Texas Independence DayMarch 6 Fall of the AlamoMarch 27 Goliad MassacreApril 21 San Jacinto DaySeptember 20 Texian Navy Day on the Battleship TexasOctober 2 Battle of GonzalesNovember 3 Stephen F. Austin’s Birthday (Father of Texas)
2015 Annual MeetingApril 10-12, 2015 Sheraton Fort Worth Hotel and Spa, 1701 Commerce St., Fort Worth, TX, 76102, (817) 335-700, Rates: $119 + tax, cut off date March 24, 2015.
