THE TEXIAN
The Official Publication of The Sons of the Republic of Texas
VOL III NUMBER 3
OCTOBER 2010
TEXIAN NAVY DAY IN MATAGORDA
The Sons of the Republic of Texas observed Texian Navy Day with
an outstanding celebration of the life of Samuel Rhoads Fisher, the first
Secretary of the Navy of the Republic of the Texas, at his hometown of
Matagorda on September 18, 2010. A 2005 amendment to the Texas
Government Code established the third Saturday in September of each
year as Texian Navy Day.
Originally planned as a ceremony at the grave of Samuel Rhoads Fisher
at the historic Matagorda Cemetery, established in 1830 and designated
as a Texas Historic Cemetery, torrential rains forced the event indoors. With less than an hour and a half before the
planned start time, Rik and Peggy Stanley, owners of the Stanley-Fisher Bed & Breakfast, moved quickly and
resourcefully to arrange for use of the Matagorda Elementary School. The dry, climate-controlled auditorium
allowed for much space for the crowd in attendance, including over two dozen descendants of Samuel Rhoads
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PRESIDENT GENERAL’S MESSAGE
Sam F. Clark, KSJ
We are off and running! The 175th
Anniversary has begun with the Battle
of Gonzales “Come and Take It” as we
remember the October 1835 events in
and around Gonzales. I commend those
of our members and their families that
participated in the parade and other
activities during the celebration.
Our weekend visit to Bay City for
the September 10 th Executive
Committee went off with out a hitch. I
appreciate all of those that attended;
your input helped make it a big success.
The hospitality committee was missing
honored Secretary of the Navy Samuel
Rhoads Fisher and the entire Texas
Navy. Things were plenty wet due to
all the rain sent our way from the
tropical storm. The Matagorda citizens
rose to the occasion when a rainout at
the cemetery was a sure thing. They
rallied the troops and regrouped all of
us at a local school auditorium.
Great job by the Matagorda folks
and our Texian Navy Day Committee.
We appreciate the participation of the
Texas Navy Association and the
Daughters of the Republic of Texas.
New SRT Members—we welcome
Those that could not make the
Texian Navy Day Ceremony in you aboard. You are the life blood of
Matagorda missed a great event. We
cont. pg. 2
in action, and we had to make do with
what we had on Friday night. Tom/
Dick, you guys were really missed, and
we appreciate all your hard work even
more.
One point of business, during our
meeting it was made clear that we have
filed our 990s with the IRS. Concern
had been raised by some members
when they saw our name on a
delinquent list of non compliant
nonprofit organizations. Rest assured
that we are in compliance.
WHAT’S INSIDE
Texian Navy Day ......................... 1, 3
President General’s Message .. 1, 2
Janet’s Journal ............................. 2
In Memoriam ............................... 5
In and Around Texas .... 5-7, 10-13
Battle of Medina & Monument Hill
Pictures ..................................... 8-9
Texas History Essay Contest ..... 10
Knight Commander’s Message . 13
New Members ...................... 14-15
Calendar of Events .................... 16
PRESIDENT GENERAL’S MESSAGE CONT.
the SRT; without you we would wither on the vine. I truly hope that you will be
involved in your local chapter activities and your community. You are always
welcome to come to our Executive Meetings and learn more about your new found
organization that perpetuates the memory of those men and women who came to a
wilderness and turned it into a great republic.
May God Bless Texas
Executive Meeting in Bay City
September 11, 2010
JANET’S JOURNAL
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
2010 - 2011
email: [email protected]
1717 Eighth Street
Bay City, Texas 77414
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The December Quarterly Meeting will be December 3, 4,
2010 at The Hampton Inn, 7006 N. Navarro, Victoria, TX.
Cutoff date is November 19, 2010. Rate is $102. Telephone
Number is (361) 573-9911
Be thinking about submitting a nomination for the
Educator of the Year Award to be presented at the
Annual Meeting in 2011. Deadline is February 11,
2011. Criteria for the award are available from the
National office or in the Chapter Presidents’ Procedures
Manual.
Nominations from the Chapters for Honorary
Membership and Knights of the Order of San Jacinto
are due November 19, 2010.
ATTENTION CHAPTER PRESIDENTS: Remember
to send in your Annual Report by January 31, 2011.
This will determine whether your chapter will receive a
rebate check. Your report must include the new officers
with mailing addresses, phone numbers and email
addresses along with your activities during the year as
well as a financial statement.
Remember: All members that are active service personnel
your dues are waived. Notify SRT office by email, postal
service or by telephone.
PLEASE NOTE: Any applicants for membership in the SRT
must have 3 signatures of recommending SRT members. It is
not necessary 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. APPLICATIONS
MUST BE TYPED AND NOTARIZED.
**DUES NOTICES ARE IN THE MAIL**
PLEASE NOTE: Be sure and mail your payment in prior
to December 31, 2010 for your chapter to qualify for a
rebate check in 2011. This is not a new change but is in
line with the Constitution and Bylaws.
Be working on your chapter archive books. All chapters
big or small are eligible for the Archive Award presented at
the Annual Meeting. There will be 3 categories, and the
winning chapter in each category will be presented a check
for $100 and receive a certificate. This is thanks to the
generosity of Dale Williamson. Criteria for this award are
available from the National Office.
**NEW** Members can now update their information
online and make donations. Go to www.srttexas.org/
**NEW**SRT Name Tags for all Members. Cost is $10.83.
Use SRT shirt, cap etc. order form on our website.
Front row (l-r): L. Vaughn Oliver, KSJ; Tom Houston;
Sam F. Clark, KSJ; David Hanover; Robert Kendall,
KSJ
Back row (l-r): Bob Steakley; David Stone; Randy
Pollard; Edward Heath; Janet Hickl, Administrative
Assistant
DISTRICT REPRESENTIVES
2010 - 2011
Front row (l-r) Duane Blair, Bob Steakley and Joe
Pyle
Back row (l-r) Stan Stokes, John Homman and Ken
Pfeiffer not present John Knox
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IN AND AROUND TEXAS
TEXIAN NAVY DAY IN MATAGORDA
cont. from pg. 1
Fisher. Before and after the ceremony, attendees were able to examine the Fisher family tree and look at other
documents chronicling the life of Samuel Rhoads Fisher and the early settlers of Matagorda. The silver lining in
the rainout was a more comfortable venue than anyone anticipated – no mosquitoes, no heat or humidity, and seats
for everyone.
The ceremony featured a welcome by Matagorda County Judge Nate McDonald and Precinct 2 County
Commissioner George Deshotels. James P. Bevill delivered the keynote address; he is the 2009 Summerfield G.
Roberts Award winning author of The Paper Republic: the Struggle for Money, Credit and Independence in the
Republic of Texas. Mr. Bevill’s speech focused on how the new navy of the Republic came into existence, plagued
by a constant lack of resources for recruiting sailors and maintaining its first four ships. Under Secretary Fisher’s
leadership, the small navy conducted raids against shipping off the Mexican coast and affected a blockade of
Matamoros and its port at Brazos Santiago, culminating in the legendary exploits along the Yucatan coast during
the summer of 1837. A ceremonial wreath-laying was led by President General Sam F. Clark, KSJ, and two Fisher
descendants; Admiral Beth Fisher represented the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, and Admiral William C.
Fisher IV represented the Texas Navy Association. After the sounding of Taps, Admiral Beth Fisher noted, “the
magnificent bugler, Benjamin Brooks (of Buglers Across America), brought 170+ years of emotion forward with
the memories of our brave ancestors and left few dry eyes.”
The celebration continued about three blocks away at the historic Christ Episcopal Church with a bar-b-cue
lunch hosted by the Texas Navy Association. Christ Episcopal Church is the oldest Episcopal Church in Texas,
and its burial records include Samuel Rhoads Fisher. His official cause of death is simply, “Shot.”
The day concluded with a tour of the Stanley-Fisher Bed & Breakfast, which originally served as Secretary
Fisher’s home from 1832 until the time of his death on March 14, 1839. The Texas Navy Association sponsored a
hospitality table during the tour of the historic home.
The weekend celebration concluded on Sunday morning with worship at Christ Episcopal Church. It was an
especially designed service by the Rev. Father Hoss Gwin as “A Colonial Texas Celebration of the Holy Eucharist
from the 1789 Prayer Book in Honor of the Texian Navy Commemorative gathering September 19, 2010 at 9
O’Clock AM.” The language of worship was quaint in association with the times of 1789. Here is an example of
part of the invitation to Communion: “Ye who do truly and earnestly repent you of your sins, and are in love and
charity with your neighbors, and intend to lead a new life, following the commandments of God, and walking from
henceforth in His holy ways; Draw near with faith, and take this holy Sacrament to your comfort; and make your
humble confession to Almighty God, devoutly kneeling.”
The closing worship of the weekend was a fitting tribute to the memory and spirit of those people for whom
Texian Navy Day sought to recognize. It was concluded with a downpour of rain outside and with water pails
placed in the church at various locations to catch the somewhat strong flow of leaks from the roof. A hasty meeting
of the Vestry was called for the end of the service to address the drips in the church, which may have flowed
beyond the pale of good taste.
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MATAGORDA, TEXAS
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IN AND AROUND TEXAS
MOSES AUSTIN CHAPTER #12
The Moses Austin Chapter held its July monthly meeting at its usual location at Hill's Cafe on the third
Wednesday. The guest speaker for July was Anthony Gray, a historian of the American antebellum period for
nearly a decade. With a primary focus on the economic history of Texas, Andrew’s research centers around the
land speculation, cotton production, and material culture in the years immediately before and after the Texas
Revolution. He also has experience in 19th Century music and military history. Andrew has worked as a battlefield interpreter for Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park, as well as Appomattox Courthouse
National Historic Site; he has also worked for the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum and as a material
culture reference for PBS and The History Channel. He received a BA in history from Texas A&M in 2004, a MA
in history from Texas State University in 2008, and is currently employed as a Contract Compliance Auditor at a
local auditing firm in Austin.
The title of Andrew's presentation was "Patriotism is a Slender Foundation: The Mercantile Firm of McKinney
& Williams in the Texas Revolution". Thomas F. McKinney and Samuel May Williams funded nearly ten percent
of the Texas Revolution. This service, while invaluable to the
fledgling Texan Republic, was done primarily out of self interest.
McKinney and Williams’ mercantile, located at the mouth of the
Brazos River, was principally devoted to the cotton trade, but their
business ventures also included land speculation and smuggling.
These interests were all threatened by Santa Anna's government in
1835, and the partners joined the Texan revolt against Mexican
centralism. However, both men were against Texan independence,
and the aid they provided the rebellion left them deeply in debt.
McKinney and Williams provide an excellent basis from which to
re-conceptualize the causes behind the Texas Revolution - a war that
was funded and led primarily by land speculators and merchants.
A few members of the Moses Austin Chapter relaxing
at Hill's Cafe (from left to right Richard Daywood, Tom
Kendall, Mike Young, Mike Jenkins)
SRT Book Exchange &
Circulating Library
This program started last year, to exchange books among SRT members. These books are quality level
literature that should not be improperly disposed of. Each book has a label that lists the donor and each
individual that reads the book. Bring a book to the Annual Meeting, or check one out. Each donated book
becomes the property of The Sons of the Republic of Texas, and is used in the circulating library.
In Memoriam
Name
Chapter
Dr. John Allen Barton Jr.
John Samuel Byrd
George Edwill Gray
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Hometown
Salado, TX
Dallas, TX
Garrison, TX
IN AND AROUND TEXAS
MONUMENT HILL CHAPTER #53 CEMETERY RENOVATION
This year SRT #53 is working at Drawe
Cemetery in rural Fayette Co. This
community service project is our third
graveyard in as many years. We worked
at Drawe on Feb. 19th and May 14th
straightening head stones, cutting back
bramble, and resetting and cleaning grave
markers. SRT #53 meets 6 times a year in
the La Grange Country Club for lunch and
business and 6 times a year in the assigned
cemetery for community service.
Member participants were: Mark Adams (photographer, SRT #53 President), Weldon
Koenig (camo ball cap, SRT #53 Vice President), Bob Schuhmann (light caps, SRT
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53 member and SRT District Rep.), and Neale Rabensburg (black ball cap, SRT #53
Member).
Ephraim Daggett Chapter #36
The Fort Worth Public Library received a copy
of the SRT DVDs. This was presented to them on
Oct. 1, at the downtown building.
Dr. Gene Allen Smith,
Professor of History at
Texas Christian University
gave a presentation of
“Manifest Destiny’s Texas
Revolution” at the Davy
Crockett Chapter meeting
on Sept 28, 2010. The chapter had guests from the
Ephraim M. Daggett Chapter, Chris Hull, Duane Blair,
and L. Vaughn Oliver, KSJ.
Dr. Gene Allen Smith and Ed Vela,
Chapter President
Chris Hull, Gerry Geiger, Donna Kruse (Librarian
Supervisor), L. Vaughn Oliver, KSJ, and Russell Leavens.
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IN AND AROUND TEXAS
WILLIAM DEPRIEST SUTHERLAND CEREMONY AT LAKE TEXANA
On Saturday afternoon, August 28, 2010, at the Sutherland Family Cemetery on Lake Texana near Edna,
Texas, Elizabeth White and her sister, both DRT members, organized to dedicate a marker honoring their ancestor
who was killed in the Alamo. The hero's father is buried in this obscure family cemetery that is well maintained.
The owners of the property live near the cemetery and were present for the ceremony. Their Boy Scout son had
cleaned the cemetery and the area around it, and the parents were proud to have over 100 people in attendance for
this ceremony.
Photos contributed by Dale Williamson
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BATTLE OF MEDINA
AUGUST 20, 2010
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MONUMENT HILL
SEPTEMBER 18, 2010
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IN AND AROUND TEXAS
OPEN INVITATION
An open invitation to all to attend the numerous 175th anniversary events in the "Heart of Texas" District.
Beginning in Gonzales on the 2nd of October "Come and Take It" Days with a parade and numerous events
throughout the weekend. On the 30th of October the action moves to San Antonio where the San Antonio Living
History Association (SALHA) commemorates the "Battle of Concepcion” with a reenactment at 11:00 AM in the
park area west of the mission very close to the actual battle site. The next event is also in San Antonio in La Villita
in the downtown where SALHA recreates the "Siege and Battle of Bexar" with reenactments beginning at 10:00
AM, including the surrender of General Cos at the actual site at La Villita's Cos House. At 5:00 PM the Alamo
Chapter will conduct a memorial to Ben Milam at the monument in Milam Park where he is buried. Finally, on
March 6th at 5:30 AM the "Dawn at the Alamo" event will honor the fallen with re-enactors, wreath laying and a
toast to the fallen. We hope to have good news coverage, good weather and as many of you that can attend in
"boots and blazers". REMEMBER THE ALAMO!!
2010 - 2011 TEXAS HISTORY ESSAY CONTEST
Topic: “The Battle of San Jacinto: Events Before and After the Battle”
Contest deadline: Entries must be postmarked on or before January 31, 2011
Rules and criteria may be obtained at www.srttexas.org, or contact The Sons of the Republic of Texas.
Rechartering of the Anson Jones Chapter #39 in Abilene
on September 7, 2010
Eagle Court of Honor for Jacob W. Burchardt and
Hunter L. Chapman, August 15, 2010, Troop 308
Waco.
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IN AND AROUND TEXAS
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT HONORED AS YELLOW ROSE
President General Sam F. Clark, KSJ and Janet Hickl
Janet Hickl was commissioned as a Yellow Rose of Texas by Governor Rick Perry after 10 years of service as
administrative assistant for The Sons of the Republic of Texas (SRT).
Hickl received her commission proclamation Saturday, Sept. 11, during the SRT executive committee meeting.
“She has the capability of dealing with grouchy old men and making them feel like they’re important,” said L.
Vaughn Oliver, Immediate Past President General of The Sons of the Republic of Texas. “And still gets her work
done” Oliver, Knight of San Jacinto, said.
When Hickl takes office as Matagorda County Clerk on Jan. 1, she will have held her position with the SRT for
double the amount of time any other administrative assistant held the position, said Oliver. Hickl has been
responsible for administration of a brotherhood with over 3,500 members. The Sons of the Republic of Texas hold
prestigious literary contests in which they award cash prizes.
For the past 10 years, Hickl single-handedly collected the thousands of literary submissions; compiled editorial
content for The Texian, a publication produced by the SRT; created membership DVDs and carried out the many
other administrative tasks.
While The Sons of the Republic of Texas’ office headquarters are in Bay City, many of the officers of the
chapter live in other parts of the state and membership hails from around the world. Oliver said they chose to have
their quarterly executive meeting in Bay City so that they could honor Hickl for her service to the chapter.
The Yellow Rose of Texas Commission is given only under the authority of the Office of the Governor of the
State of Texas. The award is given to Texas women who make significant contributions to their communities and to
Texas in the preservation of history, the accomplishments of the present and building of the future. The Yellow Rose
of Texas Award was conceived during the term of Governor Allan Shivers (1949-1957).
While Oliver said the SRT wishes Hickl all the best in her future post as Matagorda County Clerk, she will be
missed by those in the SRT who thought of her as ‘Snowflake’ because “she is so unique and there will never be
another like her.”
“She certainly deserves (this award) and we’re extremely proud that she was able to stay as long as she was,”
said Oliver.
By Heather Menzies
Bay City Tribune
Published September 19, 2010
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IN AND AROUND TEXAS
EAGLE SCOUT CEREMONY
Eighth generation Texan, Ronald Stuart Franke received the rank of Eagle Scout on Sunday, August 8, 2010 at
the Bob Bullock Texas History Museum. His great-great-great-great-great grandfather, Humphrey Jackson, was a
member of Stephen F. Austin's Original "Old 300". Stuart's Grandfather Ronald Reed Franke of Buda, his father
Ronald Reed Franke Jr. of Austin and his uncle, Mark Steven Franke of Evergreen, Colorado, are members of the
Moses Austin Chapter of The Sons of the Republic of Texas in Austin.
Part of Stuart's recognition was a letter from Congressman Lloyd Doggett acknowledging his accomplishment
and noting his memory of having presented Stuart's father with his Eagle back in 1976. Congressman Doggett also
provided a flag that had flown over the Capitol and State Representative Patrick Rose provided a Texas flag that
had flown over our capitol in Austin. Both flags were flown the day Stuart completed his Board of Review for
Eagle Scout. According to Stuart's grandfather, the presentation of the SRT Certificate, which was unknown to
Stuart or his father prior to its presentation, was a significant point of interest to the more than 50 people in
attendance.
Stuart is a 2010 Fine Arts graduate of A. N. McCallum High School in Austin. At McCallum he was a member
of the National Honor Society. He received a letter for four years of active participation in the marching band. He
won frequent recognition for his trumpet playing. However, he really hit his stride as a member of "The Knights
of Steel", the school steel drum band. As a senior, Stuart won a Trustees Award for being in the top 10% of his
class and the Principals Award for exemplary contributions to the school.
Stuart's Eagle Scout Project was the beautification of the Fine Arts entrance on the McCallum Campus. Stuart
raised funds for this project through a concert and inviting friends and family to participate with donations. After
the project was completed, there were excess funds which Stuart donated to the Capitol Area Council building
fund. He presented a check for $150 to the Boy Scout Council Representative at the opening of his Eagle Scout
program.
During his years as a scout, Stuart attended Philmont and Seabase, which are classified as High Adventure
camps along with countless overnight campouts at Lost Pines and other locations around Central Texas.
Stuart left Austin in mid-August to take up residence and begin studies in marketing at Colorado State University
in Fort Collins this fall, where he received the Provost Scholarship.
Stuart is presented his SRT Eagle Scout recognition
certificate by his Grandmother, Billie Franke, who was his
mentor for his Eagle Scout requirements.
Ronnie Franke, Jr, Stuart's father,
recalling the years of scouting with Stuart.
Patrick Morris, Scout Master,
Troop 49, Austin.
Ric Trent presenting Stuart with his Eagle
Badge.
Stuart Franke presenting Bob Oatman, Capitol
Area Council, with building fund donation.
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KNIGHTS OF THE ORDER
OF SAN JACINTO
KNIGHT COMMANDER’S MESSAGE
Fellow Knights
You are invited to attend the awards ceremony at the Presidio La Bahia. We must
always represent the SRT and the Knights in every capacity. I encourage all of you to
attend. Dates and times have been announced in The Texian.
Each year, chapters have the opportunity to submit a man whom they feel worthy of
the honor of knighthood. It is now that time. Remember to consider a man who has
shown prior years’ service to both the Sons and the State of Texas. Consideration should
not be taken lightly. You may submit your choice to Janet at the National Office.
Billy E. Johnson, KSJ
The 2011 annual meeting will be held in Galveston, TX. Please make plans to attend
Knight Commander
as we will be investing Jerry Patterson. I was very impressed with the attendance at our
2010 Knights Investiture in Tyler, TX. I appreciate all Knights for their dedication and
feel we can make 2011 even better.
Next April’s annual meeting will conclude my service as your Knight Commander. It has been a great honor
and pleasure serving and I will continue to support the Knights.
Forever remember that we live in the greatest country and state in the world.
God bless Texas
Billy E. Johnson, Knight Commander
IN AND AROUND TEXAS
MEMBERS OF THE SPEAKERS BUREAU
Tomball campus of Lone Star College on Friday, September 3, 2010
promoted our Texas History Lecture series at the college later this month. We
were there for a Tomball Chamber of Commerce meeting to hand out flyers
for our Texas History Lecture. There were between 200 and 300 people in
attendance. We appeared at this event last year, and our citizen attendance for
our Texas History Lecture last year was the largest the college had ever had
for a continuing education lecture for citizens over age 50.
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NEW SRT MEMBERS
Name
Chapter
Larry K. Arnold
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Dr. Charles Eugene Baker 1
Clayton Gerald Brollier
1
Danny Paul Brown
1
Howard Gregory Butter
1
Stephen Thomas Dwyer
1
Samuel Jocob Dwyer
1
Kevin Micheal Dwyer
1
William Earl Fairbanks
1
James Paul Gimmestad
1
Brian Richard Hefty
1
Brian Richard Hefty
1
William Revis Jorgensen
1
George Edwin Lem
1
James Edward Mitchell
1
Randy Keith Schumann
1
Michael Neal Williamson
1
Lovett Leslie Ledger
3
Travis Isham Smith Jr.
6
Bruce Edward Toppin III
7
Stephen Randolph West Jr. 7
Stephen Randolph West
7
Joshua Stephen Gatlin
8
Alexander Gray Robinson 8
Alexander Gray Robinson 8
John Anderson Stoneham II 8
Matthew Alexander Strickler 8
Mickey Edward Woods
8
Matthew Sydnor Brollier
10
William Earl Ray Jr.
10
Ancestor
Hometown
Elijah Collard
Katy, TX
Isaiah Curd
Houston, TX
John Seabrook Sydnor
Houston, TX
James Henderson Brown
Crystal Beach, TX
William Friend McMahon Houston, TX
Edward Dwyer
Bellaire, TX
Isaiah Curd
Bellaire, TX
Isaish Curd
Bellaire, TX
Drury Sanders
Tomball, TX
Joseph Mims
Katy, TX
Elijah Gossett
Houston, TX
Andrew Edwards Gossett
Houston, TX
Benjamin Richardson
Jefferson, LA
Robert Cummings
Houston, TX
Benjamin Head
Kingwood, TX
August Wilhelm Schumann Pearland, TX
Robert McAlpine Williamson Houston, TX
Mahala Mussett Costley Thompson Copperas Cove, TX
Cyrus Campbell
Wharton, TX
John Allison
San Antonio, TX
John William Smith
San Antonio, TX
John William Smith
San Antonio, TX
Mason Gabriel Cole
Dallas, TX
Jesse Robinson
Plano, TX
John Robinson
Plano, TX
James Charlton Moore
Dallas, TX
Green Weaver
Frisco, TX
Henry Hahn
Bentonville, AR
John Seabrook Sydnor
Houston, TX
James C. Ray
Nome, TX
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NEW SRT MEMBERS
Name
Chapter
Terry Lee Cochran
Terry Lee Cochran
Terry Lee Cochran
Jerry C. Drake
Brian Newton Fuller
Robert Terry Kruse
Hunter Rowe Jenkins Jr.
Marshall Walls Jenkins
Cody Robert Schendel
Nathan Moore Shutt
Brandon Reid Owens
Luke Tucker Owens
Bobby Jack Barbee Jr.
Thomas Ronald Jackson
Alfredo Gerardo Collazo Jr.
Johnny James Craig
Sherrill Daniel Shelton
Jacob Riley Wood
Jonathan Holland Veale
John Cole Draper Jr.
David Merrill Draper
Roddy Marion Smith
David Samuel Gallant Jr.
Carl Robert Currie
Randy Joe Weaver
Kevin Dean Bass
Larry Hollis Blackburn
Russell Lewis McLaughlin
Larry Allen Redmon
John Kenton Thompson
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12
12
12
12
12
20
20
24
24
29
29
36
38
40
40
40
40
47
48
48
48
56
57
57
58
58
58
58
58
Ancestor
Hometown
Samuel S. Lewis
Pflugerville, TX
Martin Baty Cochran
Pflugerville, TX
Joseph Sidney Cochran
Pflugerville, TX
Honorary Member
Washington, DC
James Madison Perrin
Austin, TX
Henry Swepson (S.) Whitehead Taylor, TX
John (called Jack) Sanders Richmond, VA
John Sanders
Richmond, VA
Robert Edward Schendel
Yorktown, TX
Robert Mortimer Milby
San Antonio, TX
Jesse Kincheloe Davis
Arlington, TX
Jesse Kincheloe Davis
Arlington, TX
Major Edward Barbee
Weatherford, TX
William B. Horn
Deer Park, TX
Consolacion Arocha Urrutia Laredo TX
James George
Bleiblerville, TX
Gottfried Heimann
San Antonio, TX
Spencer Morris
Denton, TX
John William Smith
Ennis, TX
Archibald Magill Green
Austin, TX
Archibald Magill Green
Sugar Land, TX
Arabella Gray Deaver Harrington Frederickburg, TX
Jesse Allen
Latexo, TX
Joseph Burleson
Big Spring, TX
Jesse Allen
Big Spring, TX
William Eldridge Archer
Conroe, TX
John H Durrett
Tomball, TX
Ulysses A. D. Weathersby Conroe, TX
William Hiram Little
Bryan, TX
John Oliver Bracken
The Woodlands, TX
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Calendar of Events
2010 Executive Committee Meeting
December 3-4
Hampton Inn, 7006 N. Navarro St., Victoria, TX 77904
(361) 573-9911; Rate: $102, ask for the SRT block.
2011 Executive Committee Meetings
June 3-4
Huntsville – Holiday Inn Express, 148 S. Interstate 45,
Huntsville, (936) 295-4300; May 15, 2011, 3 PM cut-off;
Rate: single/double $90 + tax, ask for the SRT block.
San Antonio – Drury Inn San Antonio near La Cantera,
15806 IH-10 West, San Antonio, (210) 696-0800, ask for
SRT block LTI Group Number: 2101759
Sept. 9-10
2010 SRT Events
March 27
April 21
September 18
September 18
October 2
November 3
November 20
Goliad Massacre
San Jacinto Day
Texian Navy Day
Monument Hill Remembrance Ceremony
The Battle of Gonzales
Stephen F. Austin’s Birthday (Father of Texas)
Tomball Parade
April 1-3
The Tremont House, 2300 Ship’s Mechanic Row,
Galveston, TX; (409) 515-2127; Rate: $139; Cutoff date:
March 10, 2011, ask for the SRT block.
March 23-25
Y.O. Ranch Resort Hotel & Conference Center,
2033 Sidney Baker (Highway 16), Kerrville, TX
Toll-Free: 1-877-YO RESORT (1-877-967-3767),
ask for the SRT block.
2011 Annual Meeting
2012 Annual Meeting
2010 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
December 3-4, Hampton Inn, 7006 N. Navarro St., Victoria, TX 77904; (361) 573-9911; Rate: $102
1717 Eighth Street
Bay City, TX 77414
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