THE TEXIANThe Official Publication of The Sons of the Republic of Texas

VOL III NUMBER 2 JULY 2010

PRESIDENT GENERAL’S MESSAGE

Sam F. Clark, KSJ

When you read this message, ourgreat nation will have celebratedanother 4th of July. Spring has comeand gone as we head into the dog daysof summer. It is a great time to bethinking about the 175th Anniversaryof Texas Independence and to beginplanning our various activities in the

WHAT’S INSIDESan Jacinto Day Ceremonies .. 1, 3, 5President General’s Message ...... 1Texas History EssayContest Winners .......................... 4Texian Navy Day in Matagorda .. 6June Executive

Committee Meeting ..................... 7

celebration of the 175th. The publicwill become more aware of TexasIndependence as newspapers andmagazines will have more articlesabout Texas and the early Republic.We need to take full advantage of thisopportunity and get involved in there-dedication of historical markersand sights and promote theobservance of historical dates beforeand during the Republic.

Let each of us be involved at ourlocal city and county levels andrequest Proclamations from ourPublic Officials to really emphasizethe important dates in our state’shistory.

Chapters can plan events torecognize and emphasize specialhistorical dates and get the membersinvolved. Volunteers can speak at

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SAN JACINTO DAY CEREMONY

San Jacinto Day celebration began earlywith the San Jacinto Chapter hosting a dinneron Tuesday evening, April 20, at theSteamboat House in Houston to honor thecrew of the USS Texas: Commander RobertRonsca and his wife, COB (Chief of theBoat) Rory Wohlgemuth, and Junior Sailorof the Year Christopher Taormina. The

Sailor of the Year, Michael Reuss, was an expectant father and unable to attend.The dinner was also attended by President General Sam F. Clark, KSJ and Immediate Past President General L.Vaughn Oliver, KSJ. Also present was Mr. Travis LaGrone, president of the Navy League of Houston, and Ms.Eron B. Tynes, president of the San Jacinto Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas. The chapterproudly displayed its SRT banner with signatures of all of the crew of the nuclear-powered submarine. Theevening was a great prelude to the San Jacinto Day ceremony, and the crew was most appreciative of the dinnerand tokens of recognition.

Madam Powell

Marker Re-Dedication .............. 8-9

In & Around Texas ............... 10-13

In Memoriam ............................. 14

New Members ........................... 15

Calendar of Events .................... 16

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE2010 - 2011

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; EdwardHeath; Janet Hickl, Administrative Assistant

Front row (l-r)Duane Blair, Bob Steakley and Joe Pyle

Back row (l-r)Stan Stokes, John Homman and Ken Pfeiffernot present John Knox

DISTRICT REPRESENTIVES2010 - 2011

PRESIDENT GENERAL’S MESSAGElocal luncheons for the Rotary and Lions Clubs, or at local schools and other organizations in your areas to promoteTexas History.

Chapters that meet regularly at a restaurant or other facility should be sure and recognize the management/ownerfor their support of the SRT with a Certificate of Appreciation from the Chapter. They will display that certificateon their wall and we will all benefit.

We need to get volunteers through our Speakers Bureau to speak on behalf of the SRT. Frequent requests forspeakers on Texas history come from various historical organizations throughout the state.

Chapter Presidents, please be thinking about purchasing flags for your chapter if you currently do not have them.In times past we have been able to place combined orders at a savings along with SRT podium drapes. The flagsavailable include U.S., Texas, SRT, and the Knight flags. We will have pricing at our next Executive Meeting inSeptember.

Enjoy your summer!

God Bless TexasAnd Each of You

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HENDERSON COUNTY, TEXASCOMMISSIONERS COURT

Henderson County, Texas Commissioners Court issuesresolution proclaming April 21, 2010 as San Jacinto Dayin Henderson County, requesting all citizens ofHenderson County to join in the celebration of this im-portant event in Texas history.

(L-R) Commissioners Jerry West, Ronny Lawrence, Piney WoodsChapter President Charles Luna, Henderson County Judge

David Holstein, Commissioners Joe Hall and Wade McKinney.

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SAN JACINTO DAY CEREMONY cont. from pg. 1

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On Wednesday, April 21, the official State of Texas San Jacinto Day Ceremony was held on the steps of the SanJacinto Monument. Mr. Will Haddock served as co-chairman. Ron Stone, Jr. was Master of Ceremonies, andJames L. Haley, author of Sam Houston, gave the keynote address. Sam Houston IV, KSJ read from the officialBattle Report of General Sam Houston.

President General Clark and SRT Education Committee Chairman Mr. Denton Bryant awarded, the three winnersof the SRT Texas History Essay Award. Robert Hancock, Immediate Past President of the Sam Houston Chapter,also awarded the winners of the essay awards contest. San Jacinto Chapter President Ron Brown awarded theSailor and Junior Sailor of the Year Awards for the USS Texas.

After the ceremony, many attendees enjoyed lunch at the San Jacinto Inn. It was a great day, well-attended, andthe weather was perfect. Plans are already under way for the 175th anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto in 2011.Everyone should make plans now to attend.

SAN JACINTO VETERAN MEMORIAL

SRT members Don Taylor & his wife Bonnie from Harper, TX and Larry Morris & wife Judy from Fredericksburgattended the memorial at Bluffton cemetery in Llano Co., TX. Don and Larry served as color guards.

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THE TEXAS HISTORY ESSAY CONTEST COMMITTEE

CELEBRATES ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL YEAR

As the Texas History Essay Contest Committee prepares for another Essay Contest we remember George R.

Brown, KSJ, who contributed the funds through the Brown Foundation to begin recognizing Senior High School

Students who submitted Texas History Essays in a contest for College Scholarships. Begun 37 years ago there is

no question that the Annual Contest has fulfilled a vision to explore the spirit of the Texas frontier during the

Republic of Texas.

In the 2009-2010 School Year, a large number of entries (40) were received from a very wide geographic area

throughout the State of Texas. More than 25 Texas towns and cities were represented and (7) seven other states

were also represented in the contest. Each year, the Essay Contest is announced through the Texas Education

Agency to all Senior High Schools in Texas during the months of September and October. Typical Essay Topics

chosen by the Committee include, Stephen F. Austin, Sam Houston, The Battle of the Alamo, The Goliad Massacre,

The Battle of San Jacinto and other appropriate Texas History Topics.

This year’s contest entries were very well written and researched with 12 essays reaching the Finalist Category.

Scholarship Winners this year were:

Miss Emily Glazener from Rockport, Texas, First Place winner and recipient of a $3,000 Scholarship will attend

the University of Texas. Miss Sarah Fallin, from Katy, Texas Second Place winner and recipient of a $2,000

Scholarship will attend Texas A&M University and Miss Victoria Schwartz from Lufkin, Texas Third Place winner

and recipient of a $1,000 Scholarship will attend The University of Texas.

The Texas State Historical Association has selected the Essay of First Place Winner, Emily Glazener for publication

in the “Texas Historian” to be distributed in the fall of 2010.

Members of the current committee are Chief Judge Joe Ericson, KSJ, Tom Green, KSJ, Bryant Slimp, Gerald

Sitterle, KSJ, and Chairman Denton Bryant.

Pictured above from left to right:

Sam Clark, President General, Miss Emily Glazener, Sarah Fallin, Victoria Schwartz, and Denton Bryant, Chairman of the AnnualTexas History Essay Contest. The Texas History Essay Topic was “The Battle of Coleto and the Goliad Massacre”.

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SAN JACINTO DAYCEREMONY

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TEXIAN NAVY DAY CEREMONY IN MATAGORDABy: SRT Texas Navy Committee

On Saturday, September 18, 2010, 11:00 AM, The Sons of the Republic of Texas will sponsor a ceremony atMatagorda Cemetery, honoring Secretary of the Navy Samuel Rhoads Fisher and the entire Republic of TexasNavy. After witnessing the capture of the Texas flagship Independence during a running battle with the Mexicanships Vencedor del Alamo and Libertado near the mouth of the Brazos River on April 17, 1837, Secretary Fisherplanned the storied Yucatan Expedition, where the Texas Navy raised the Lone Star Flag of the Republic of Texason Mexican soil.

The local citizens of Matagorda are excited about the event that will honor the Republic of Texas Navy and oneof their early citizens, Samuel Rhoads Fisher. Several descendants of Secretary Fisher will be present to participatein the ceremony. Representatives from the Daughters of the Republic of Texas and the Texas Navy Associationalso will participate.

With the approach of the 175th anniversary of Texas’ Declaration of Independence from Mexico, it is appropriateto remember the events that led to the Texas Revolution. Much of the colonists’ discontent with the centralistMexican government involved maritime issues, including unreasonable tariffs on shipped goods. In September1835, the first naval engagement occurred near Velasco, between the Texian privateer ship, the San Felipe, and aMexican revenue cutter, the Correo Mejicano; the Correo Mejicano was forced to surrender unconditionally. Lessthan one month later, the first land engagement between Texian colonists and Mexican forces occurred at Gonzaleson October 2, 1835. The fall of 1835 in Texas was as volatile as the pre-revolution American sentiment in theBritish colonies only 60 years earlier.

Bringing lawn chairs, hats and umbrellas for rain or sun will be good planning. If storming or lightning, theceremony will be held in the Stanley-Fisher Bed & Breakfast, the historic home of Samuel Rhoads Fisher—107St. Mary Street, Matagorda, TX 77457. Overnight accommodations in Matagorda are limited or already booked,but there should be ample room in nearby Bay City, 15 miles from Matagorda.

After the ceremony, the Texas Navy Association is sponsoring a BBQ lunch at Christ Episcopal Church FellowshipHall located at 206 Cypress Street in Matagorda. The cost of the meal is $7 per person, and lunch reservations arerequested for planning purposes. Tickets for the lunch will be pre-sold in Matagorda County. For attendeesoutside of the Matagorda area, lunch reservations should be made by contacting Admiral William C. Fisher, IV byemail at: wyebrook@swbell.net.

After lunch, Rik and Peggy Stanley, owners of the Stanley-Fisher Bed & Breakfast, have graciously opened theirhistoric home to everyone attending the Texian Navy Day ceremony. The Texas Navy Association will providesoft drinks and coffee during the reception and tour of the Fisher House.

For people staying in the area Saturday night, Christ Episcopal Church has planned a colonial Texas churchservice at 9:00 AM on Sunday. Christ Church is the oldest Episcopal Church in Texas, established in 1838;Samuel Rhoads Fisher was one of its early members.

Texian Navy Day is observed on the third Saturday of September. The Honorable Todd Staples, currently theAgriculture Commissioner of Texas and SRT honorary member, authored the legislation designating Texian NavyDay as an official, state recognition day. Enacted by the 79th Texas legislature in 2005, Texian Navy Day ishonored each year on the third Saturday in September. Commissioner Staples drafted the legislation as a TexasState Senator, which office he served at the time.

For additional information, contact SRT Texas Navy Committee Chairman David Hanover at (903) 509-2206 orby email at: dhanover@suddenlink.net.

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Michael Mark has been approved for Membership in the Hugh B. Johnston (Liberty, Texas) Chapter of the Sons

of the Republic of Texas. Any male person of good moral character who is a direct descendant of a loyal resident

of Texas prior to her merger with the United States of America on February 19, 1846, is eligible for membership in

the Sons of the Republic of Texas. Mark’s qualifying ancestor was Charlotte Wade Mark who was born in the

Republic of Texas in 1843. Pictured with Mark (holding SRT certificate) are Sons of the Republic of Texas mem-

ber Thomas Chambers, Sons of the Republic of Texas President General Sam F. Clark, Jr., Daughters of the

Republic of Texas President General Patti Atkins, Daughters of the Republic of Texas Franklin Hardin (Liberty,

Texas) Chapter President Linda McGowan Jamison, and Daughters of the Republic of Texas Alamo Committee

member Karen McNair.

JUNE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING IN LIBERTY

The gentleman in the Texas hat at the LibertyCounty Courthouse is Dr. Jere C. Showalter.

The picture at Casa Don Boni features Hugh B. Johnston Chapter President Dozier Partlow,Dr. Jere Showalter, Michael Mark, and Tommy Chambers.

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TEXAS CENTENNIAL HISTORIC MARKER RE-DEDICATION ATSITE OF THE HOME OF ELIZABETH POWELL

Texas Centennial HistoricalMarker. Site of the Home of

Elizabeth Powell

Welcome from PresidentGeneral Sam F. Clark, KSJ

On Saturday, May 1, 2010, the San Jacinto Chapter #1, Houston, hosted a re-dedication of the Texas Centennial historical marker placed at the site of the home ofElizabeth Powell in 1936. Author Gregg Dimmick, a full-time pediatrician and part-time avocational archeologist, was the keynote speaker. Madam Powell’s Tavernwas the meeting place of the remaining Mexican Army, some 2,500 strong, after thedefeat of Santa Anna at San Jacinto on April 21, 1836; the Mexican generals met todecide if they should attack Sam Houston’s rag-tag army or withdraw and awaitinstructions from Mexico City. Dr. Dimmick and other members of the Harris CountyArcheological Association researched the area some years ago, and Dr. Dimmick isbelieved to be the first person to study and write about this historic meeting of theMexican generals in his book, Sea of Mud: The Retreat of the Mexican Army afterSan Jacinto, An Archeological Investigation (2004); their decisions no doubt changedthe course of history for both Mexico and Texas.

Two years ago, after reading Sea of Mud, Carl Hill contacted Dale Williamson andTom Green, KSJ to search for the marker. Located on private property near Kendleton,Texas, south of Houston off U.S. Highway 59, the marker had been knocked downyears ago, probably by cattle, and the 1936 Centennial bronze star had been removed.Two years later, approximately 84 Texas history enthusiasts met in Jack Wendt’sranch pasture and re-dedicated the restored 1936 marker. Mr. Wendt had poured aconcrete slab and up-righted the 74 year old historical marker, and former San JacintoChapter President Clay Fisher ordered a new bronze star from the Texas HistoricalCommission. Tom Green, Dale Williamson and Robert Williamson cleaned the marker,attached the replacement star and arranged for the ceremony to re-dedicate the marker.Fort Bend County Historical Commission Chairman Bert Bleil told the crowd aboutthe activities of their commission, and Charles Sadnick, historian from the TexasHistorical Commission in Austin spoke on the history of the hundreds of TexasCentennial historical markers that were placed throughout Texas in 1936.

After the restored marker was unveiled by SRT President General Sam Clark, KSJand San Jacinto Chapter President Ron Brown, everyone in attendance was invited toa reception hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wendt. Descendants of Elizabeth Powell,Frank and Vickie Deffes, their son Frank and his wife Alicia from Louisiana, wererecognized for attending the ceremony. Thanks to all who attended, and a specialthanks to the Wendt family for their generosity and warm Texas hospitality!

Keynote speakerDr. Gregg Dimmick

(L-R) Elizabeth Powell descendantsFrank Deffes and son, Frank;

President General Clark, ChapterPresident Brown; Dr. Dimmick; Jack

Wendt; Bert Bleil

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MADAM POWELL MARKER DEDICATION

IN AND AROUND TEXAS

4TH GENERATION EAGLE SCOUT

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The rarity of 4th Generation and especially Texas 4 Generation Scout families is indeed rare. Among otherthings, Victor has applied to several scholarship camps, like Texas A&M Eagle Scout Corps Cadets Camp, and islooking at Rice University as well as University of Texas. One family friend, and Victor’s Uncle Rob, both Eaglesand A&M Grads, are CEOs of International Architecture Firms in Dallas and Houston. At the Eagle CeremonyTampa Bay Architects/AIA showed-up as a surprise to present Victor a Summer Architecture Camp Scholarshipusually given to Juniors and Seniors in Tampa Schools. Also Victor received a unique letter from the President(Obama) and State Reps, USAT/USA Triathlon CEO Skip, who presented Victor a bag of USAT Equipment…Victoris the top Youth Triathlete 15 and Under in St Pete/Tampa Region, expected to make Nationals in St Pete late thisSummer!

Obviously, I’m the proud Father, but I think we did this Texas Family Tradition right. The only thing betterwould have been to do it in Houston or Austin..with SRT as an important part of the ceremony. USAF Pararescueand Aerial Evac also flew an American Flag on a Mission over Afghanistan for Victor on a C-130J, same day hehad his Eagle Board, a unique honor for a USAF Military Brat.

Thanks SRT for making his event special!

Pictured, Victor’s Grandfather, from Austin, Texas, “Pepper” Karstendiek, former Bay Area Council, TX (Brazoria) Executive Board

and District Commissioner, and Lake Huron Council President, pinning and presenting the family Kerchief to Victor. Also Present

Victor’s Dad, Paul Karstendiek, SRT Member Piney woods, and Gulf Ridge Council BSA Executive Board and Tampa Scout district

Chairman. Not pictured, Victor’s Great Grandfather, Otto Albert Karstendiek, a 1920s West Texas Scout in Marfa, and El-Paso, Texas.

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On June 3rd at the Alamo Chapter dinner meeting, Mark Shelstad, Head of Archives

and Special Collections at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) gave a

presentation on the SRT's O'Conner Collection housed at their library. Forty members

and guests were impressed with the overview and the professionalism of the presentation.

Mr. Shelstad wrote to the chapter president commenting on how impressed he was with

the depth of history represented at the meeting by the descendants as they recounted

their ancestors’ role in Texas Independence. The event further strengthened the SRT

relationship with the UTSA staff that cares for the collection.

IN AND AROUND TEXAS

ALAMO CHAPTER DINNER MEETING

SCV DIVISION CONVENTION

The certificate Jane is holding is the Lucy Pickens Award. It is the highest honor given by the TX DIV SCV to

women who make an outstanding and unusual effort to support the Cause. The award is named for Lucy Pickens

known as the "Queen of the Confederacy". She was the wife of the Civil War Governor of South Carolina and

contributed mightily to the war effort. The award I received and am shown holding is the "Deo Vindice" award,

only one such award is given each year to the outstanding member among the 2,500 TX Div SCV members.

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We had our Lone Star Chapter annual dinner meeting on July the 10th at Charlie Fogarty´s Steamboat HouseRestaurant. We had 51 guests in attendance including our 7th grade Texas history teacher of Mont. Co. winnerCindy Howard and our 4th grade Texas history Teacher of Mont. Co. winner Jackie Ingram.

They both received $750.00 from our chapter and $100.00 from Spirit of Texas Banks along with a performanceby Bob Heinonen for both winning schools.

We raffled off our Brown Bess musket and the winner was SRT member Buddy Inman. The program for thenight was presented by Gregg Dimmick on Gen. Filisola´s retreat with the Mexican Army though the “Sea ofMud”.

The door to the “log cabin” dining room was guarded by “Rollin Thunder” and several attendees came in perioddress. Republic of Texas personalities in attendance were: Sam Houston, William Barrett Travis, Three LeggedWilly Williamson, Jim Bowie, Stephen F. Austin and William Custard.

LONE STAR CHAPTER #58 ANNUAL MEETING

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THE LONE STARMONUMENT AND

HISTORICAL FLAG PARK

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IN AND AROUND TEXAS

Wayne Burford Duddlesten 1 Houston, TX Joe Yell McNutt, Jr. 14 Franklin, TX John Jesse Saldana, Sr. 7 San Antonio, TX

William Roy Stoudenmier 46 Crosby, TX

Name Chapter HometownIn MemoriamIn MemoriamIn MemoriamIn MemoriamIn Memoriam

ANNUAL MEETING IN 2012

March 23-25, 2012 Y.O. Ranch Resort Hotel & Conference Center, 2033 Sidney Baker(Highway 16), Kerrville, TXToll-Free: 1-877-YO RESORT (1-877-967-3767)Rate (per night): Single/Double $ 89 + tax

Executive King $129 + tax1 Bedroom Suite $185 + tax2 Bedroom Suite $260 + tax

Ask for The Sons of the Republic of Texas rate; room reservations notidentified with the SRT group will not be added back to the block afterward to becounted toward SRT guaranteed minimum, soPLEASE identify yourself as SRT!4 PM check-in; noon check-outGroup rate will be honored 2 days pre and post event dates, based on availability.

SRT Book Exchange &Circulating Library

This program started last year, to exchange books among SRT members. These books are quality levelliterature that should not be improperly disposed of. Each book has a label that lists the donor and eachindividual that reads the book. Bring a book to the Annual Meeting, or check one out. Each donated bookbecomes the property of The Sons of the Republic of Texas, and is used in the circulating library.

ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY TO REMEMBER THE ALAMO!!

On the 10th of July the Alamo Chapter sent three chapter members to the Esparza family reunion in Pleasanton,Texas. Bob Benavides, Historical Events Administrator; Tony Perez, 2nd Vice President; and Richard Esparza,

Treasurer represented the chapter well by distributing SRT and Alamo Chapter brochures and talked up the SRTto the approximately 700 attendees. Richard is descended from Gregorio's older brother who petitioned the Re-public for the land grant for his brother's service to the Republic at the Alamo. Much of the land around Pleasantonbelonged to the Esparza Family and much was donated to churches, cemeteries and for public works in the area.Ten of the attendees expressed interest in joining the SRT and we have followed up with them.

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NEW SRT MEMBERS

Name Chapter Ancestor HometownRonald Phillip Quijada Brown 0 Calvin Musgrave Maurertown, VA

Deward Lynn Strong 0 Isham Strong Centrahoma, OK

Deward Lynn Strong 0 Alpha Jackson (A. J.) Ferguson Centrahoma, OK

Don Richard Cheairs 1 John Francis Cheairs Bellevue, NE

Richard Norman Davis III 7 Mathew Caldwell Nellysford, VA

Roy Edward Meredith 7 Ernst Wittnebert San Antonio, TX

James Henry Wood 8 Robert Wooding Chappell Charlotte, NC

Michael Adrian Mark Jr. 10 Charlotte Wade Mark Liberty, TX

William Mark Day Jr. 12 Amos Ury, Sr. Austin, TX

Michael Neal Edmonds 12 Samuel South Austin, TX

Landon McCoy Jones 12 Alberto Vaughan Dripping Springs, TX

Jack Franklin Straley 12 Joseph Leland Straley Madison, AL

Don Olan Young, Jr. 12 A. M. Highsmith Dripping Springs, TX

Richard Allen Young 12 Vashti Gibbs Belton, TX

Robert Allen Young 12 Vashti Gibbs Belton, TX

Jackson Morgan Oglesbee 20 John Sanders San Jose, CA

James David Oglesbee 20 John Sanders Nacogdoches, TX

Carlton Kent Jordan 29 Mtilda Hampton Smiley, TX

Dolores B. Rios 29 Margarita Jacoba Dias Goliad, TX

William Pierce Hobbs Peet 33 William Henderson Hines Bowling Green, OH

Mark Evan Culpepper 36 George Washington Grimes, Sr. Decatur, TX

Brian L. Eck 40 Peter Segner San Antonio, TX

Phillip Gerard Garza M.D. 40 Pascual L. Buquor Princeton, NJ

Thomas Anthony Jones 40 George Jeremiah Jones Helotes, TX

David Allen Jones 40 George Jeremiah Jones San Antonio, TX

Michael Barber 40 Ezekiel Smith San Antonio, TX

Daniel Edward Stipp 40 Elijah Clemens Hinds San Antonio, TX

Kenneth Ross Wright Jr. 40 James Talbot Ross Selma, TX

William Scott Hamilton 45 Alexander Jefferson Patrick Rowlett, TX

Charles Jarrad Grumbles 56 Benjamin Franklin Grumbles Lufkin, TX

Steven Kyle Hall 58 Samuel Washington Lindley Spotyslvania, VA

Ronald Timothy Horan 58 Jose Antonio Baldemero Navarro The Woodlands, TX

Terry Lee Mathis 58 James Farmer New Caney, TX

Ronald Lewis McLaughlin 58 Ulysses A. D. Weathersby Conroe, TX

Russell Lewis McLaughlin 58 Ulysses A. D. Weathersby Conroe, TX

Robert LaReid Mosby 58 Andrew J. Nail Tomball, TX

Michael Reid Mosby 58 Andrew J. Nail Kingwood, TX

Luke Thomas Mosby 58 Andrew J. Nail Kingwood, TX

Scott James Mosby 58 Andrew J. Nail Kingwood, TX

Joseph Otto Rosser 58 Joseph Warrington Baxter The Woodlands, 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

1717 Eighth StreetBay City, TX 77414

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Calendar of Events2010 Executive Board Meetings

September 10, 11 Hampton Inn & Suites, 4617 7th Street, Bay City, TX;(979) 245-7100; Rate $99 plus tax

December 3, 4 Hampton Inn, 7006 N Navarro Street, Victoria 77904;361-573-9911; Rate $102

2010 SRT EventsMarch 27 Goliad Massacre

April 21 San Jacinto Day

September 19 Texian Navy Day

September 19 Monument Hill Remembrance Ceremony

October 2 The Battle of Gonzales

November 3 Stephen F. Austin’s Birthday (Father of Texas)

November 20 Tomball Parade

2011 Annual MeetingsApril 1-3 The Tremont House, 2300 Ship’s Mechanic Row,

Galveston, TX; (409) 515-2127; Rate $139; Cutoff date:March 10, 2011

2010 EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETINGSeptember 10-11, Hampton Inn & Suites, 4617 7th Street, Bay City, TX; (979) 245-7100; Rate $99 plus tax