8th Gen. Texan | Life Member of The Sons of the Republic of Texas | Quanah Parker Cousin | Numbers Guy Identifying as Wordsmith | Recovering Rugby & MMA Addict
Dear Friends,
On Saturday (06.10.23), my father-in-law, Jimmy Crosson, was one of two men killed on US Hwy 67, just east of Comanche, Texas. Our family is deeply saddened and I’m praying someone here can help us.
The person who caused this accident fled the scene (see
"On D-Day, June 6, 1944, the USS Texas was the flagship for the bombardment group supporting the Allied landings on Omaha Beach" ~ Art Leatherwood entry at TSHA online.
Earlier today during the Dawn at the Alamo sunrise ceremony in San Antonio, Texas. When I get a little time, I’ll post some extra pics. Have a nice evening, friends.
On this day in 1845, the United Sates was recognized as the greatest nation in history after Texas became its 28th state. You’re welcome.
#GodBlessTexas
March 2, 1836
“We, therefore, the delegates with plenary powers of the people of Texas, in solemn convention assembled, appealing to a candid world for the necessities of our condition, do hereby resolve and declare, that our political connection with the Mexican nation has
Today, my grandparents celebrate 75 years of marriage! I visited with them earlier today and I must say, their marriage exemplifies true love and commitment. Here’s a picture taken on their wedding day in Panama. My grandmother was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas, and my grandfather
Pleased to read the following online message from
@PreservationOK
. It reads, in part:
“[Quanah Parker's Star House] has deteriorated significantly over the decades, and many were concerned it was near collapse. For the last few years, a small group of people interested in the
One hundred years ago today (July 20, 1923): Pancho Villa “took the wheel of his Dodge on the way back to Canutillo – his enemies were waiting for him near Parral’s central plaza – one of them greeted him with the old war cry “Viva Villa” – this was the sign for the assassins to
Wm. B. Travis to David Ayers
March 3, 1836
"Take care of my little boy. If the country should be saved, I may make for him a splendid fortune; but if the country be lost and I should perish, he will have nothing but the proud recollection that he is the son of a man who died for
Looks like Texas-born Taylor Sheridan (creator of Yellowstone) will be putting S.C. Gwynne’s “Empire of the Summer Moon” on the big screen. Among other things, I’m curious which actors will be playing the part of our family members - especially Quanah Parker.
Nʉmʉnʉʉ
@scgwynne
Today, my wife and I celebrated thirty years of marriage. We are headed down to San Antonio where, in 1993, I was competing in a rugby tournament and she decided to come watch me play. After Saturday’s games, we ate dinner on the Riverwalk and it was at that moment … I
Awesome pic from The Portal to Texas History titled “Map Showing Cattle Trails as Used from 1866 – 1895.” In 1885, on one of his cattle drives, my 2g grandfather Joel Alonzo “Lon” Mapes moved cattle up through Albany (TX), Doan’s Crossing, and eventually Las Animas (CO).
One of my friends in Daughters of the Republic of Texas text this magnificent pic of the Christmas tree at the Alamo. What a beautiful scene!
#ThisIsTexas
On this day in 1901, the Texas Legislature proclaimed the bluebonnet as the state flower.
#GodBlessTexas
Pic: one of my own pics near Waco, Texas, in 2023.
Can’t say I’m a big fan of the drive up I-35, but I always enjoy seeing this gorgeous flag in Alvarado, Texas! Thank you
@CampingWorld
. Stay warm, friends, it’s bout 16° up here.
Headed on down to the Dawn at the Alamo sunrise ceremony to present a wreath from our Waco SRT Chapter. I’ll post additional pics later today or tomorrow.
Pic: The Alamo (c. 1927) – courtesy UTSA Libraries Special Collections
#GodBlessTexas
“Here's the deal on Texas. It's big. So big, there's about five distinct and different places here, separated from one another geologically, topographically, botanically, ethnically, culturally, and climatically” ~ Molly Ivins
Pic: Vernon, Texas, by Russell Lee (abt 1939)
Who are you remembering today?
This is my uncle, Elkhart Texas-born Mitchell Lee Parks. Between February and March of 1945, he flew several successful missions over the area of Okinawa to destroy enemy installations. He also downed one Japanese Zero. On 03-31-1945, from the
“If a man's from Texas, he'll tell you. If he's not, why embarrass him by asking?” ~ John Gunther
Pic: Rancher at the Gonzales, Texas, county fair by Russell Lee (c. 1939)
Anyone recognize this Texas-born actor from his 1965 Snyder, Texas, yearbook? I’ll give you a hint: arguably, his most famous line in the 1993 movie Tombstone was, “Well … bye.” Have a nice morning, friends.
Best know as the wool-hat-wearing guitarist for the 1960s group the Monkees, Robert Michael Nesmith was born on this day in 1942 (Houston, Texas). His mother, Bette Graham, invented Liquid Paper.
Source: Texas State Historical Association
Tomorrow marks the anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto – “What claim have you to mercy, when you showed none at the Alamo or at Goliad?” Anyone out there with ancestors who fought at the battle?
Pic: veteran reunion of the Battle of San Jacinto in Belton (1883)
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On this day in 1834, my 4g grandfather, Elder Daniel Parker (1781-1844), and others had their first Baptist Church meeting in present Anderson County, Texas. Daniel was a son of Elder John Parker (killed at Fort Parker in 1836). According to the Texas State Historical