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THE TEXIAN
The Official Publication of The Sons of the Republic of Texas
VOL V NUMBER 2
APRIL 2012
DAWN AT THE ALAMO
March 6, 2012 5:30 AM - “Dawn at the Alamo”. One
hundred and seventy-six years hence, at the exact time and
place, the Sons of the Republic of Texas came out in force to
REMEMBER THE ALAMO!!! About twenty five members
of the Alamo Chapter, twelve of the Travis Chapter and several
SRT dignitaries from around the state joined with the San
Antonio Living History Association to commemorate the event.
Jim Massingill, President of the Alamo Chapter led the group in
a toast to the fallen. The group then retired to the Menger Hotel
cont. pg. 3
PRESIDENT GENERAL’S MESSAGE
David Hanover, KSJ
The 90th Annual Meeting afforded
our members and guests a wonderful
weekend of fellowship and memories
in the beautiful Hill Country of Texas.
A special thanks to the members and
wives of the host chapter, the John
O. Meusebach Chapter #48, for their
hearty Texas welcome and SRT banners
on display; they were led by Event
Chairman Joe G. Ginn, KSJ, and Cochairmen Sam Smith, KSJ, and Chapter
President Dr. Stephen Short. Record
numbers enjoyed the hospitality suite,
coordinated by Tom Houston and Joe
Davidson. There were a number of first
time attendees, some traveling from as
far away as Pasadena, California; our
Summerfield G. Roberts Award winning
author traveled from New York City to
show his appreciation.
Our organization is the beneficiary
of scores of past volunteers who gave
tirelessly of their time, talents and
resources. Two such examples are the
late Malcolm D. McLean, KSJ, and Past
President General Joe E. Ericson, KSJ,
in whose memory our Summerfield G.
Roberts Award Luncheon and Annual
Awards Banquet were dedicated,
respectively. We were honored to have
the Ericson family in attendance.
Last year, the 175th anniversary of
Texas independence was exciting,
indeed. Let us use that milestone year,
filled with celebrations, proclamations
and positive publicity, as an example what
we should do every year to perpetuate the
memory and spirit of the men and women
who achieved the independence of Texas.
Hopefully, you saw the “sea of Stetsons”
in the March 9, Wall Street Journal, as
our members celebrated March 6, at
Dawn at the Alamo. Simply by being
at the same place at the same time each
year, our mission, purpose and goals
were on display around the world.
I am deeply honored to serve as your
President General and stand ready to
assist in any way possible. What a great
time to be a member of an organization
that is growing and excited about keeping
Texas history alive. We are truly blessed
cont. pg. 2
WHAT’S INSIDE
Dawn at the Alamo........................ 1, 3
President General’s Message .... 1-2
Janet’s Korner ...............................2
In and Around Texas ...............3, 13
90th Annual Meeting .................. 4-6
Piney Woods Chapter #52 ..............6
Texas History Lecture Series .... 7-8
Memorial Service ..........................9
2012 Annual Meeting.............10-11
San Jacinto Day...........................12
New Members ....................... 14-15
Calendar of Events ......................16
PRESIDENT GENERAL’S MESSAGE
cont. from pg. 1
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
2012 - 2013
to have a great group of volunteers, enjoying what they are doing,
serving at all levels of the organization. Please remember, all
members are welcome at all quarterly meetings. Make your plans
now to attend Tomball, Marshall and Victoria in 2012!
God Bless Texas!
JANET’S Korner
By: Janet Knox
Administrative Assistant
email: [email protected]
1717 Eighth Street
Bay City, Texas 77414
(979) 245-6644
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;
and Janet Knox Administrative Assistant.
• The next Quarterly meeting will be June 8-9, 2012 in
Tomball at the Hampton Inn & Suites, 14100 Medical
Complex Drive, Tomball, TX 77377; (281)357-1500;
May 12, 2012, is the cutoff date. Rate: $89. +Tax
(GROUP CODE is “SRT”)
Please identify yourself as SRT!
Left to right back row:
Edward A. Heath, Treasurer General; Randy Pollard,
Historian General; Bob Steakley, Secretary General;
Joe R. Davidson, Executive Committeeman; Sam F.
Clark, KSJ, PPG, Executive Committeeman.
• Remember: All active duty personnel, your dues are waived.
Please notify SRT office by email, postal service or
telephone.
• If you have not paid $10 for your 2012 copies of The Texian
you will have to view the issues on our website.
DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES
2012 - 2013
• Those members that have not paid their 2012 dues are now
considered delinquent and must pay a $50 reinstatement fee
plus the $40 dues fee.
• The KSJ Yearbook for 2012 is now available! This
yearbook contains all the names, dates, and bios for every
Knight through the last investment on March 24, 2012.
The yearbook is printed and posted in a three ring binder.
The price is $25, which includes printing and shipping.
Please submit orders to Janet.
• Please note that any applicants for membership in the SRT
must have 3 signatures of recommending SRT members.
All applicants must specify affiliation with a local chapter,
unless residing out of state. (Chapter affiliation entails no
obligation to attend meetings.)
Application must be typed and notarized and don’t forget
the check.
Right to left Front row:
Bob Steakley, Frontier District; Joe Pyle, Piney
Woods District; Arthur O. Evans, Gulf Coast District.
• 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:
[email protected]. I will be putting the July issue
together for publication, deadline is June 4, 2012.
Right to Left 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 and William
D.”Buddy” Power, North East District).
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DAWN AT THE ALAMO
cont. from pg. 1
for breakfast. More than three hundred were in Alamo Plaza to witness the event. The Wall Street Journal
published a photo of the Alamo and several SRT members in their March 7th edition along with an article
discussing the city of San Antonio’s efforts to improve the plaza.
IN AND AROUND TEXAS
SRT GRAVESITE MARKING
Members of The Sons of the Republic of Texas assist with designation of the Moss Ragsdale Cemetery as a Historic Texas
Cemetery.
From left to right, Donald Morgan, Marvin Morgan, Tom Jackson,
Bobby Smith, Dr. Tom Bohmfalk, John Thompson, Tom Green,
and Bob Clark gather at the gravesite of James Campbell Ragsdale,
a veteran of the War for Texas Independence and involved in the
Runaway Scrape.
On March 31, 2012, members of the Sons of the Republic of Texas
gathered on the ranch of Steve and Lynn Young to take part in the
designation of the Moss Ragsdale Cemetery as a Historic Texas
Cemetery. Speaking at the cemetery was Anne Shelton, RIP Guardian
Coordinator with the Texas Historical Commission, Geri Burnett,
Chairperson Milam County Historical Commission, and Jackie
Thornton, Milam County Historical Commission. Ms. Thornton spoke
of the historical importance of the Moss Ragsdale Cemetery. Present
at the designation were many descendants of the soldiers buried in the
cemetery, including Dr. Tom Bohmfalk of Georgetown.
In Memoriam
Name
Chapter
William Gene Burleson
David Henry Mahavier
Dr. Malcolm Dallas McLean
Patrick B. Nolan, Ph.D.
James Robert Nutt
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Hometown
Enumclaw, WA
Spring, TX
Georgetown, TX
Huntsville, TX
College Station, TX
90th ANNUAL
MEETING A SUCCESS
The 90th Annual Meeting of The Sons of the Republic of Texas was held at the Y.O. Ranch Resort Hotel &
Conference Center in Kerrville, March 23-25, 2012. The host chapter, the John O. Meusebach Chapter #48,
Fredericksburg, extended a warm Hill Country welcome to attendees. The most members and guests in recent
years attended the hospitality suite on Friday afternoon and both awards banquets on Saturday.
Saturday morning activities included the Executive Committee and Knights of the Order of San Jacinto meetings,
followed by the Summerfield G. Roberts Award luncheon. City of Kerrville Mayor David Wampler welcomed
everyone to Kerrville. Several chapters competed for the “Three-Legged Willie” Chapter Archives Award, based on
three categories of chapter membership size. The winners were: Lone Star Chapter #58, Conroe/The Woodlands
(0-50 members); Alamo Chapter #40, San Antonio (51 to 150 members); and San Jacinto #1, Houston (150+
members). The William Gordan Bachman Award for the largest percent membership gain was presented to the
John O. Meusebach Chapter #58, Dr. Stephen Short, President. Arthur Evans III, John Homman and Will Haddock
received special recognition by being named to the President General’s List. Seventh grade Texas history teacher
Cindy Howard from Knox Junior High School in Conroe won the Educator of the Year Award, and author Gary S.
Zaboly won the prestigious Summerfield G. Roberts Award for his book An Altar for Their Sons: The Alamo and
the Texas Revolution in Contemporary Newspaper Accounts; Mr. Zaboly traveled from New York City to receive
the coveted award and expressed his sincere gratitude for the honor and for the Texas hospitality.
The annual members’ meeting convened for business and included the election of officers for the term 201213. The San Jacinto Chapter #1, Houston, claimed the “Come and Take It” trophy for having the most members
present for the meeting. Ron Johnson from Pasadena, California, took the honor of the member traveling the
longest distance to attend the Annual Meeting.
The evening awards banquet was well attended, with dinner music provided by Sonia Johnson and Dr. Sabrina
Adrian. After dinner, the District Representative of the Year was presented to John Homman, Lone Star and San
Jacinto Districts. An honorary membership was presented to Michael Bailey for his promoting the purpose,
mission and goals of SRT. The Distinguished Service Award was presented to Ronald W. Brown, Immediate Past
President of the San Jacinto Chapter #1, Houston, for his exceptional service to the organization. After installation
of the Executive Committee and District Representatives, the evening closed with the investiture of newly installed
President General David Hanover as a Knight of the Order of San Jacinto, the highest honor attainable within The
Sons of the Republic of Texas; the mark of honor was originated and established by General Sam Houston in 1843.
Congratulations to all of the award winners for their giving of time, talents and resources to promote Texas history
and The Sons of the Republic of Texas.
Mark your calendars now for April 12-14, 2013, for the 91st Annual Meeting at the Holiday Inn in Tyler.
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DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
AWARD WINNER
SUMMERFIELD G. ROBERTS
AWARD WINNER
Gary S. Zaboly (R) was the winner for his book:
“An Altar for Their Sons: The Alamo and the
Texas Revolution in Contemporary Newspaper
Accounts.” Award presented by First
Vice-President David Hanover (L).
Ronald W. Brown.
HONORARY
MEMBER
DISTRICT
REPRESENTATIVE
OF THE YEAR
Michael Bailey (R) with
PG Sam F. Clark, KSJ (L).
John Homman (L) and Second
Vice-President Tom Houston (R).
NEW KSJ
EDUCATOR OF
THE YEAR
Cindy Howard (L) with PG
Sam F. Clark, KSJ (R).
KSJ 2012
Sir Knight David Hanover, KSJ.
Photos courtesy of Gary L. Evans
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CHAPTER ARCHIVES AWARDS
San Jacinto
Chapter #1.
Alamo Chapter #40.
William J. Bryan
Chapter #14.
Photos courtesy of Gary L. Evans
PINEY WOODS CHAPTER #52
(L-R) Sherry Skorkowsky, President, DRT Tyler Chapter
and Dr. Tom McCall, President, SRT Piney Woods Chapter
#
52, Tyler, Texas, Texas Independence Day luncheon, March
2, 2012, at Spring Creek Barbeque, Tyler.
Piney Woods Chapter #52, Tyler, chapter members Dr. Sam
Hopkins, David Hanover, Chapter President Dr. Tom McCall,
L.D. McWilliams, Britton Lee and Steve Lee proudly display
“Texas” shirts and ties during the Texas Independence Day
luncheon, March 2, 2012, at Spring Creek Barbeque, Tyler.
(L-R) Anna Lee and chapter members Steve Lee and
Britton Lee offer “A Toast to Texas” at the Piney Woods
Chapter #52, Texas Independence Day luncheon on March
2, 2012, at Spring Creek Barbeque, Tyler.
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SUCCESSFUL TEXAS HISTORY LECTURE SERIES
AT LONE STAR COLLEGE-TOMBALL
SPONSORED BY THE SONS OF THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS
The Spring Semester 2012 ended with rave reviews for The Sons of the Republic of Texas sponsored Texas
History Lecture Series. When asked why the Texas History Lectures were successful, Denton Bryant, who has
chaired the Lectures for the past 3 years said, “ The quality of the speakers and the knowledge they have, make
the topics interesting”. Most of the students are age 50 and up and have signed up to attend these classes through
the Academy for Lifelong Learning. More than half of those attending are new to Texas and want to know what
gives Texas such a rich history and who were the inhabitants of Texas during the days of the Texas Republic 1830’s
and 1840’s.
On February 8, 2012, the Texas History Lecture Series kicked off with David Hanover, First Vice-President, giving
a very fascinating account of the “Cherokee War of 1839”. The presentation gave an overview of the social and
political forces leading to expulsion of the Cherokee Indians from Texas by the Republic of Texas Army. Students
were given a powerpoint tour of the East Texas locations where the war occurred near the Neches River.
The Second Presentation titled “The Alamo - Past and Present” was delivered by David Martin, Past President
of the Lone Star Chapter #58. An interesting subject was the history and ownership of San Antonio de Valero
Mission, which later became the Alamo. Students were surprised to learn of the actual size of the Alamo Complex
and the pending plans for the restoration of the original buildings and walls.
On February 15, 2012 the session began with a presentation on the “Treaty of Velasco” by Eron Tynes who is
a Past President of the San Jacinto Chapter of The Daughters of the Republic of Texas and an Honorary Member
of the Lone Star Chapter of the SRT. Students received copies of two Velasco Treaties signed by President Santa
Anna after the Battle of San Jacinto. The treaties recognized Texas as an independent republic with the Rio Grande
River as the border with Mexico and sent the Mexican Troops back to Mexico.
The second session was delivered by Charlie Fogarty, Honorary Member of the SRT and owner of the renowned
Steamboat House Restaurant which was designed to resemble Sam Houston’s last home. The title was “ The Life
of Dick Dowling and the Battle of Sabine Pass”. Students learned about Houston’s forgotten entrepreneur and
Civil War Hero.
cont. pg. 8
SRT Certificate of Appreciation was
presented to David Hanover (R) by
Denton Bryant (L).
Dr. Roy Lazenby Past President of the college
welcomes the Sons of the Republic of Texas to
the Lone Star College-Tomball Campus.
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SRT Certificate of Appreciation
was presented to David Martin (R)
by Denton Bryant (L).
cont. from pg. 7
SUCCESSFUL TEXAS HISTORY LECTURE SERIES
AT LONE STAR COLLEGE-TOMBALL
SPONSORED BY THE SONS OF THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS
On February 22nd Dr. Caroline Crimm, who recently retired as the Chairman of the History Department at Sam
Houston State University, delivered a very interesting lecture. Students were impressed with the knowledge of
Dr. Crimm as she shared “A Comparison of Two Women in Early Texas”. They learned about Hispanic and Anglo
laws in regard to women during the early years of the Republic of Texas and before Texas became an independent
republic. The two women were Petra Vela, later the wife of Texas rancher Mifflin Kennedy and Patricia de la Garza
de Leon, wife of the founder of Victoria, Texas.
SRT Certificate of Appreciation was
presented to Charlie Fogarty (R) by
Denton Bryant (L).
David Hanover’s Lecture included
Pictures of Mirabeau Lamar and
David G. Burnet.
SRT Certificate of Appreciation
was presented to Dr. Caroline
Crimm.
2012 TEXAS INDEPENDENCE DAY IN HENDERSON CO.
Henderson County Commissioners Court met on Tuesday, February 28, in preparation for Texas
Independence Day, March 2. (L-R) Henderson County Commissioners Wade McKinney and Joe Hall, County
Judge Richard Sanders, James George Chapter President Charles Luna, Henderson County Commissioners
Ronny Lawrence and Ken Geeslin. (Photo courtesy of Athens Daily Review)
Coverage for both events was publicized in a lengthy “Happy Birthday Texas” article in the Athens Daily
Review. Congratulations to the James George Chapter #59, Athens, for promoting the historic date in the
community.
(L-R) James George Chapter President Charles
Luna and Athens Mayor Randy Daniel present
a proclamation in honor of Texas Independence
Day. March 2. (Photo courtesy of Athens Daily Review)
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WILLIAM JOEL BRYAN SRT CHAPTER HOLDS
TEXAS CITIZEN MEMORIAL SERVICE
BRYAN - The William Joel Bryan Chapter #14 - Sons of the Republic of Texas held a Republic of Texas Citizen
Memorial Service March 28 at the Boonville Cemetery in Bryan, Texas.
The cemetery is the old town site of Boonville, Texas, and was the Brazos County seat in the early years. The
arrival of railroads and expanded infrastructure caused the center of commerce to move a few miles west.
The service began at 11 a.m. and was led by Publicist Blair Fannin, Vice President John Hicks and President
George Nelson. Secretary Mervin Peters provided a detailed description of the four documented citizens of the
Republic of Texas buried there:
• James I. Bowman (June 29, 1798- June 29, 1861): Served as the first county clerk of Brazos County and
purchased one of the first lots in Boonville.
• John Foley (1802-1857): Was one of the signers of the petition in 1841 to form a new county from a portion
of Robertson County (initially called Navasota County), however one year later was renamed Brazos
County.
• Dr. John Leonard Randal (Feb. 11, 1800-April 11, 1874): Republic of Texas physician and senator. He was
assistant surgeon for the United States Army during the Mexican War.
• Harvey Mitchell (Birth unknown – Jan. 1901) Served Boonville as deputy clerk, county clerk, surveyor and
chief justice. Led in building churches and Brazos County Courthouse during 1845, 1853 and 1878.
Following a reading of brief biographies of each by Secretary Mervin Peters, Vice President John Hicks led the
21 attendees to each grave site at which time he unveiled the Citizen medallion that had been placed there by the
chapter.
Following the ceremony, the meeting adjourned temporarily to reconvene at C&J Barbecue. The program featured
Dr. Walter Buenger, a professor of history at Texas A&M University.
Buenger teaches courses in U.S. History, The History of the South and Texas History. His research focus is
Texas since 1820. His program topic was Life in Texas: 1820-1846. Additionally, Secretary Peters said the club
was recognized with a state archives award at the State SRT meeting in Kerrville in the small chapter category.
-Submitted by Blair Fannin, publicist for William Joel Bryan SRT Chapter #14
William Joel Bryan Chapter #14 - Sons of the
Republic of Texas members and guests at the
Republic of Texas Citizen Memorial Service
event March 28, 2012.
Publicist Blair Fannin leads the Republic of Texas
Citizen Memorial Service March 28, 2012, at the
Boonville Cemetery hosted by the William Joel
Bryan Chapter #14 - Sons of the Republic of Texas.
William Joel Bryan Chapter #14 - Vice President John
Hicks unveils a Republic of Texas Citizen Medallion
marker at the gravesite of Harvey Mitchell during the
March 28, 2012, memorial event.
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2012 ANNUAL MEETING KERRVILLE
Photos courtesy of Gary L. Evans
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2012 ANNUAL MEETING - KERRVILLE
Photos courtesy of Gary L. Evans
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SAN JACINTO DAY
The Official State of Texas Ceremony commemorating the 176th Anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto
was held Saturday, April 21, 2012, a beautiful sunny and cool morning at the San Jacinto Monument at the San
Jacinto Battleground. Master of Ceremonies, Ron Stone, Jr., carried on the tradition of his father, the late Sir
Knight Ron Stone, KSJ.
Deer Park High School Army JROTC Color Guard presented the Colors followed by the Pledges to the U.S.
Flag and Texas Flag and singing of “The National Anthem” and “Texas, Our Texas.”
SRT’s President General David Hanover, KSJ, and Education Committee Chairman Denton Bryant presented
the SRT Essay Contest Scholarships to the First Place Winner-Bethany Rachel House of Belton High School;
Second Place Winner-Rachel Ruth Fallin of Seven Lakes High School, in Katy; and Third Place WinnerMadeline Thompson Stone of Stratford High School, in Houston.
The Sailors of the Year Awards of the San Jacinto Chapter SRT were awarded to EM1 Andrew Shelley and
MM2 Timothy Gaus of the submarine USS Texas (SSN 775). Commanding Officer Andrew Hertel and Chief of
the Boat MMCS Matthew Harris were also in attendance from Hawaii, where the USS Texas has been stationed.
Former Mayor Bill White of Houston presented insights into Texas history, recalling the complex chain of title
of Texas, beginning with Napoleon’s actions to acquire interests in the territories from Spain, north of the Rio
Grande to Louisiana, and Napoleon’s subsequent decision to sell the French territories.
General Sam Houston, IV, KSJ, Great Grandson of General Sam Houston, presented the San Jacinto Battle
Analysis. About 50 Texas Army Infantry soldiers under the Command of General Sam Houston, IV, KSJ, fired 3
Salutes, joined by the Rolling Thunder cannon crew, to honor the Texas Patriots.
Denton Bryant, Chairman of Texas History Essay Contest
with the 2011-2012 winners;1st place, Bethany House, 2nd
place, Rachael Fallin, 3rd place, Madeline Stone.
(L-R) USS Texas (SSN 775) Commander
Andrew Hertel, Chief of the Boat MMCS
Matthew Harris and Sailors of the Year, MM2
Timothy Gaus and EM1 Andrew Shelley.
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IN AND AROUND TEXAS
CROCKETT MATAGORDA SHOW
On March 1, 2012, SRT members, David Crockett and Raleigh Conklin, from Chapter 35, Bay City Texas
presented “Davy Crockett and The Lone Star Dream” to the Matagorda Elementary School in Matagorda,
Texas. The music and power point selections were done by future SRT member Mike Mahavier. The show
was about the life of Davy Crockett and the history of Texas around the time of the fall of the Alamo in 1836.
The crew entertained the 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades with a mountain man puppet and a Granny Crockett puppet. Air
filled cannons thrilled the kids as small fuzz balls, confetti and rubber Nerf balls shot from the cannons.
A rifle salute was performed by a dozen children who were chosen from the audience. The children were
onstage with coon skin hats and a Kentuckian flint lock cap rifles.
The show proceeded to an outside display which was housed on a SRT float where the SRT crew talked about
early settlers and period clothing and shot black powder rifles and pistols much to the delight of the children.
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NEW SRT MEMBERS
Name
Jake Howard Andrews
Richard Starr Colley
Eugene Eddings
Steven Lloyd Fields
Oliver Casey Herring
Henley Alexander Hunter
John Hilman Stanley
Lawrence Joseph Biediger, Jr.
Lawrence Joseph Biediger, Jr.
Richard Blane Cagney, Jr.
Ray Neal Habermacher Jr
Thomas Ashley Jackson
Brett Allen Kruse
William Paul McLaren
Robert Milnor Renshaw
Robert Hampton Rogers
Jackson Thomas Slade
Luther Paxton Sobers
Joe Edd Stephens
Raymond Cecil Streetman
Carroll Garey Willbanks, Jr.
Gregory Teal Willbanks
Larry Jay Craddock
Dr. John Russell Brazil
Joseph Dillon De La Rosa
Librado Lozano III
James Henderson Collins
Craig Scott Evans
Alan Douglas Hagedorn
Michael Ross Jones
Vernon Clyde Scott
Vernon Clyde Scott
Vernon Clyde Scott
Vernon Clyde Scott
Brian William Bowers
Dr. Donald Powell Cole
Lee Roy Johnson
James Robert Nutt
Chapter
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Ancestor
Hometown
Benjamin Franklin Highsmith
William Louis Kaizer
Nathan (Nathaniel) Burnett
John Frelan Winters
Jesse L Herring
Peter Swanson
Hugh Blackburn
Nicholas Conrad
Anna Conrad
Johanne Frederick Hollien
Thomas Habermacher
Maria Luisa De Los Santos Coy
Jeptha Patterson Ainswoth (Hainsworth)
Horace Yeamans
Elisha Smith Wyman
Robert Moore
Samuel Strang
John Buck Paxton
Joseph Berry Stovall
Everett Soloman Ritter
Anna Keough Burke Carroll
Anna Keough Burke Carroll
John Robert Craddock
Merriwether Hurt Ussery
Lewis (Louis) Kleberg
Gwyn Morrison
James Potter Collins
Elisha Axley Evans
Herman Conrad Hagedorn
Sylvanus Castleman
William Thomas Abner
Sarah Elizabeth Kuykenall
Thomas Hampton
Travis Hampton
Haywood Moore
David Hall Love
George Douglass Hill
Michael (Meguil) Shire(s)
Santa Anna, TX
Corpus Christi, TX
Brady, TX
Southlake, TX
Santa Anna, TX
Alexandria, LA
Carmine, TX
Houston, TX
Houston, TX
Houston, TX
Katy, TX
Houston, TX
Houston, TX
Texas City, TX
Houston, TX
Ann Arbott, MI
Houston, TX
Ethel, LA
Deer Park, TX
Houston, TX
Houston, TX
Houston, TX
Austin, TX
Boerne, TX
Austin, TX
Farmers Branch, TX
Austin, TX
Elgin, TX
Driftwood, TX
Austin, TX
Coupland, TX
Coupland, TX
Coupland, TX
Coupland, TX
College Station, TX
Huntsville, TX
Bryan, TX
College Station, TX
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NEW SRT MEMBERS
Name
Mason Patrick Mize
Robert Joseph Coffman
Larry Kent Alexander
Jake Ryan Fields
Ted Franks
Gregory Michael Gault
Philip Anthony Gieger
Philip Anthony Gieger
Philip Anthony Gieger
Marshall Lee Hardy
Robert Carl Ohlendorf
Jerry Lee Stevens, Jr.
Andrew Brooks Barton
Valentin Bara Flores
Kaleb Scott Guynes
Patrick Andrew Harvey
Bryce King Harvey
Edward Andrew Heath
Gary Wayne Humphreys
Parker Jay Lewallen
Ralph Clifton Smith, Jr.
Joe Lynn Weathersby
Greyor Eugene York
Samuel Lee Beaumont
Alton Oswald Eckhardt
Donald Stanley Schoch
Donald Stanley Schoch
Christopher Warren Childs
William Clinton Childs
Martin John Heins
Blair Heins
Mathew McKenzie Heins
Gary Lynn Guthrie
Dennis Alfred Robison
Michael Andrew Carr
Todd Michael Homman
Robin Navarro Montgomery
Chapter
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Ancestor
Hometown
George Grimes
John Smither
John L.”Jack” Ferguson
John Frelan Winters
William Fanning
Jesse Shelton
James Coffman
Cathryn Howard
Lovell Coffman
Jesse Burditt, Sr.
Conrad Christoph Carl Ohlendorf
George McEnturff (McInturff)
George W Massengill
Maria Therese Gsell
James E Scott
Maria Gertrudis Cantu (Navarro)
Maria Gertrudis Cantu (Navarro)
Richard Heath
Andrew Jackson Sowell
Abigail McLennan Fokes
John Swanson Yarbrough
Ulysses Alexander Daniel Weathersby
Andrew Jackson Sowell
John A. Beaumont
Johann Heinrich Ludolph Habenicht
Johann Ernst Heinrich
Christian Franz Jordon
Neal Martin
Neal Martin
Neal Martin
Neal Martin
Neal Martin
Hannah Sabin Neely Hargrave
Neill Robison
Richard F. Harrell
David Looney
Andrew Montgomery
Rockport, TX
Austin, TX
Flower Mound, TX
Southlake, TX
Cleburne, TX
Frisco, TX
Burleson, TX
Burleson, TX
Burleson, TX
Wichita Falls, TX
Bedford, TX
Wichita Falls, TX
San Antonio, TX
San Antonio, TX
Bandera, TX
Adkins, TX
Adkins, TX
Austin, TX
Del Rio, TX
Austin, TX
Spring Branch, TX
San Antonio, TX
Del Rio, TX
Lynchburg, VA
San Antonio, TX
New Braunfels, TX
New Braunfels, TX
Tyler, TX
Tyler, TX
Tyler, TX
Katy, TX
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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;
Rate: $89 + tax; Conf. # 8129863
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.
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
permitting), followed by a catfish dinner.
Nov. 30-Dec. 1
Victoria - Hampton Inn & Suites, 7006 N. Navarro, Victoria,
TX 77904 (361) 573-9911), October 30, 2012, cutoff date.
Rate: $119 + tax, 1 king or 2 queen size beds (Group code
“SON”) PLEASE identify yourself as SRT!
April 12-14, 2013
Holiday Inn South Broadway, 5701 South Broadway, Tyler,
TX 75703; (903) 561-5800; March 21, 2013, cutoff date.
Rate: $92 + tax; free parking
April 21
September 15
October 2
November 3
San Jacinto Day
Texian Navy Day on the Battleship Texas
Battle of Gonzales
Stephen F. Austin’s Birthday (Father of Texas)
2013 Annual Meeting
2012 SRT Events
2012 QUARTERLY MEETING
June 8-9 Tomball - Hampton Inn & Suites, 14100 Medical Complex Drive, Tomball, TX 77377; (281) 3571500; May 12, 2012, cutoff date. Rate: $89 + tax (group code “SRT”) PLEASE identify yourself as SRT!
1717 Eighth Street
Bay City, TX 77414
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
Contact us at:
SRT Office: www.srttexas.org Email: [email protected]
1717 Eighth Street, Bay City, TX 77414
Phone: (979) 245-6644 Fax: (979) 244-3819