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

VOL VII NUMBER 1 JANUARY 2014

Christmas and New Year’s celebrations are over, and now we are excited to be planning for our next celebration – The SONS OF THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS ANNUAL MEETING in SAN ANTONIO, the FIESTA CITY.

The annual meeting will be held from April 4 to April 6. SRT is plan-ning its very own fiesta in 2014. Heading up this year’s annual meet-ing are local hosts George Harcourt, President of Alamo Chapter; Jim Massingill, Immediate Past President of Alamo Chapter in San Antonio; Joe Taylor, President of Travis Chapter; Edward Steves, Immediate Past President of Travis Chapter in San Antonio. Other committee members are Edward Heath, Treasurer General of the SRT; Ken Pfeiffer, District Representative - Heart of Texas District, both from San Antonio, and Joe Ginn, KSJ, of Fredericksburg who is arranging for a special presentation for members and guests to view select documents from the SRT Kathryn

Stoner O’Connor Collection at UTSA. Documents will include Fannin’s surrender letter at Goliad, a document signed by Queen Isabella of Spain as well as Santa Anna and Pancho Villa letters. This presentation will be in the room where the business meetings are being held. Be certain to get your registration and payment in early. The hotel has already added an extra room for the luncheon, and it appears we will be at capacity for the evening banquet unless the hotel will release

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PRESIDENT GENERAL’S MESSAGE

David Hanover, KSJ

Thanks to you, our members, The Sons of the Republic of Texas had a very suc-cessful 2013, experiencing membership growth and excellent publicity. With social media, the publicity is no longer confined to your community or our great State of Texas; rather, SRT is seen around the world. Thank you for being out there with your planned activities that promote the historical dates, events and people that remind the public of our proud Republic of Texas heritage. As descendants of the men and women who settled Texas, we are called to educate the public about what part our ancestors played in achieving and

WHAT’S INSIDEPresident General’s Message ........1April in San Antonio .............1, 3, 4Janet’s Korner ...............................2Chapter News ............................8, 9Annual Meeting Registration ........5

maintaining the Republic of Texas, ulti-mately leading to becoming the 28th state of the United States. The months of March and April are filled with opportunities for you to lead or participate in some of those remem-brances in your local communities!

2012 and 2013 have been memorable, humbling and proud years as your President General. I have attended many of your meet-ings, events and dedications that have pro-moted our mission, purpose and goals. With all of the excitement that I have observed, you inspired me, after years of procrastina-tion, to complete two other heritage society applications and one SRT supplemental ap-plication; the SRT application honored an ancestor who had not been documented in our records. I encourage you to make 2014 the year in which you finally “get around to

it.” It is no wonder why Texans are so proud,

and we must remind the public continu-ally about what part the Republic of Texas played in our state’s and country’s rich his-tory. All one has to do is to read the words carved on the “Spirit of Sacrifice” cenotaph in Alamo Plaza or on the base of the San Jacinto Monument, now possible with only quick search on your electronic device! But better yet, why not visit these and other historic places in 2014? For one of those historic sites, come to San Antonio in early April to greet our new administration that will be elected at the Annual Meeting; be there to wish them well as they lead our great organization into the future!

God Bless Texas!

Annual Meeting News ..........5, 6, 7Presidio La Bahia Winner .............8In Memoriam ................................9New SRT Members ................10-11Calendar of Events ......................12

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JANET’S KornerBy: Janet Knox

Administrative Assistantemail: srttexas@srttexas.org

(979) 245-6644

South Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78205; Toll free 800-228-9290; March 7, 2014 cut-off date. Rate: Run of the House $125.+ tax, Executive King $159.+ tax, Concierge $169.+ tax, Complimentary self-parking for the group attendees staying at the hotel; for attendees at the hotel for the event and are not staying overnight, parking is $10.00 self park.

is; “The Siege and the Battle of the Alamo”. Brochures are available at the National office and on our website; go to the “Community” tab under High School Contest. Deadline is January 31, 2014.

a dues notice please email me at srttrxas@srttexas.org, and I will send you one. You can mail or go to our web site to pay your dues with PayPal. Your dues are now late, but pay before March 31, 2014, and you will not have to pay the reinstatement fee which is $50.00 plus $40.00 for current 2014 dues.

Award to be presented at the Annual Meeting in 2014. Deadline is February 12, 2014. Criteria for the award are available from the office or on the “Members Only” tab on the website in the Procedures Manual under National Awards section on page 18.

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 GREAT. I need YOUR help with articles and pictures. If your chapter has or will be celebrating any events PLEASE email me at: srttexas@srttexas.org. I will be submitting the April issue for publication; the deadline for submissions is April 18, 2014.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE2013 - 2014

DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES2013 - 2014

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 General; and Janet Knox, Administrative Assistant.

Left to right back row:Edward A. Heath, Treasurer General; Randy Pollard,Historian General; Bob Steakley, Secretary General; Joe R. Davidson, KSJ, Executive Committeeman;Sam F. Clark, KSJ, PPG, Executive Committeeman.

Left to right front row:Bob Steakley, Frontier District; Joe Pyle, Piney Woods District; Arthur O. Evans, Gulf Coast District.

Left to right 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 , William D.”Buddy” Power, North East District and Robert Schuhmann, Brazos District).

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more space. So, if you do wish to attend, get your reservations in very early. Take advantage of the Early Bird pricing. The price will be less if you attend both the luncheon and the dinner. To be certain we can accommodate your reservations, please do not delay; make your reservations today. Your registration can be made by filling out the form included in the current issue of The Texian and mailing it in along with your payment. SRT this year has opened a new chapter in history with the planned themed activities at the annual meeting. If this is a successful annual meeting, which by all indications it will be, SRT will have themed annual meetings in the future. The enhancements this year are being made possible through the generosity of many friends and SRT members who contributed to the FUNraising for the annual meeting. Robert and Julie Franks, Dick and Kitty Lindley, Clay and Carrie Fisher and Tom and Shirley Houston were the first to commit to help fund the annual meeting. Joe Davidson, KSJ, and wife Rose Marie were the first to mail a check as soon as they heard about the enhancements being planned. We could not have this annual meeting without these funds given by the above members and all those who have donated since that time. The members have been very generous in donating money to be used spe-cifically for enhancements of the annual meeting. All those contributing will be listed in the program at the An Evening to Remember banquet. There is a form in this issue if you wish to be among those contributing to the FUNraising efforts for the 2014 annual meeting. All contributions are greatly appreciated. Many people will be honored at both the luncheon and evening banquet for the extraordinary service that they have given to the SRT and the State of Texas. You will get to meet and personally thank those who have worked throughout the year to meet the goals set forth by the SRT. For those who have not attended an annual meeting, a schedule of the events as well as the honors and awards to be given follows.

SCHEDULE FOR APRIL 4 TO APRIL 6, 2014 FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2014 - Arrive early and take the 2:00 p.m. “This Hallowed Ground” tour of the Alamo from the southwest corner around the outer walls and back to the church that will be conducted by members of the Alamo Chapter. There is no cost for the tour; please register early. Those going on the tour will meet in the Marriott Plaza Hotel Lobby. SRT REGISTRATION: begins at Noon on Friday in the Pluma Room. SRT MARKETPLACE: in the Pluma Room will have a Silent Auction, jewelry, scarves, ties, SRT merchandise and other items for sale. George Harcourt of San Antonio and Clay Fisher of Houston are heading up the Silent Auction. For art collectors, a G. Harvey framed print is being offered at the Silent Auction which was donated by Past President General Sam Clark, KSJ, and his wife Delores. All proceeds from the Silent Auction will be donated to enhance the annual meeting. The DRT Table will have participation of the three chapters in San Antonio. They will offer items for sale, and all proceeds will go to the DRT. The proceeds are used to finance the worthy causes of the DRT. If your wives or guests are interested in becoming a DRT, please get assistance from these ladies. They will help with membership in any chapter in the state. The jewelry sales table will have all net proceeds going to the SRT FUNraising fund, compliments of Peggye Jane Gibson of Houston. The HOSPITALITY ROOM will be open at posted times; those hours will be available at the Registration Desk. The Margari-taville at La Villita Hospitality Suite is located in the Presidential Suite of the Marriott Plaza Hotel. You may wish on Friday night to go to the El Mercado, San Antonio’s Marketplace, take a stroll down the Riverwalk or have dinner with friends. A list of restaurants near the hotel will be in your registration packet. SATURDAY MORNING: the Executive Committee will meet from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon and again after lunch from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for election of officers. At the morn-ing meeting, you will enjoy a great Texas history presentation entitled “On the Run”, by honorary member and SGR Award winning author Jim Bevill. The FIESTA LUNCHEON: a/k/a the Summerfield G. Roberts Award Luncheon begins at 12:00 noon. Women are encouraged to get in the fiesta spirit by wearing colorful dress or fiesta attire. The men may also wear fiesta attire, if they wish, but officers and award recipients are encouraged to wear the SRT navy blazer and gray slacks for the photos that will be taken. The purpose of the $2,500.00 Summerfield G. Roberts Award is to encourage literary effort and research about historical events and personalities during the days of the Republic of Texas, 1836-1846, and to stimulate interest in that period. The judges will determine which entry best portrays the spirit, character, strength and deeds of those who lived in the Republic of Texas. The Educator of the Year will be announced at this luncheon. This is to reward a teacher or school administrator in an accredited public or private school in Texas whose efforts have promoted the study of the his-tory and heritage of Texas. Don’t miss a chance to be present to hear which chapters win the Chapter Archives (Scrapbook) Awards. These awards are sponsored by Dale Williamson in honor of his ancestor, Judge Robert McAlpin Williamson, a/k/a Three-Legged Willie. Williamson County was named after Judge Williamson. The William Gordon Bachman Award is

presented each year to the chapter that has experienced the largest percentage of growth during the calendar year. This award is given thanks to the generosity of Madison Wright who was a descendant of W. G. Bachman. The winning chap-ter is presented with a certificate and monetary award. The President General’s List Award is given to a member or mem-bers the President General awards for outstanding service to the organization during the year. To add to the excitement, there will be several drawings for door prizes. You must be present to win. SATURDAY AFTERNOON - 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. - General Meeting of The Sons of the Republic of Texas where the officers for 2014-2015 will be elected. The

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hospitality room will open for a short time after the meeting. SATURDAY NIGHT - We are planning a memorable evening for our SRT members, friends, family and guests. From 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. there is a cocktail hour (cash bar) giving everyone a chance to visit before the banquet. Starting at 7:00 p.m. is our AN EVENING TO REMEMBER BANQUET. At this annual banquet, members will have a chance to thank our outgoing officers for their service and congratulate the new officers for the 2014-2015 year that will lead SRT into the future. Honorary members to be introduced by President General Hanover, KSJ, are Dean Bass from Conroe, Texas, Chairman of the Board of Spirit of Texas Bank and Craig Cam-pobella of Conroe, the creator of the Conroe Historic Flag Park. Awards to be given by President General Hanover are the Distinguished Service Award which is bestowed on one or more members who have exhibited their devotion to Texas and the SRT by their dedicated service. The District Representative of the Year Award is to publicly recognize the great work of a District Representative. This honor is based on the documented actions of the individual. The recipients of the awards are those who have devoted untold hours of work on behalf of the SRT and the State of Texas. Don’t forget to congratulate those SRT members that have worked so hard during the year to make SRT a success. Following dinner and installation of the officers, there will be the induction of the Knights of the Order San Jacinto under the leadership of Leonard Cloud, KSJ, 2014 Knight Commander. This is the highest honor bestowed by the SRT. Those to become Knights of San Jacinto in 2014 are Charles Fogarty, honorary member from Houston, Texas, and Tom Houston, SRT member through his qualifying ancestor Col. Almanzon Huston. After the induction of the Knights of San Jacinto, there will be a tribute to our heroes. Ev-eryone can then enjoy the evening with dancing led by SRT member Carl Hill and DRT San Jacinto Chapter past president Eron Tynes, both of Houston, Texas. SUNDAY, APRIL 6, 2014 - 8:30 a.m. - 12:00p.m. The new Executive Committee will meet with the new officers for 2014-2015 to start the New Year with new ideas and enthusiasm. Yes, there is much more. Thanks to Treasurer General and committeeman Edward Heath there will be a UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN BRUNCH at the historic Menger Hotel at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, April 6th. This will give everyone before heading home another opportunity to visit with old friends and new friends from the 2014 annual meeting. Make reservations with SRT if you wish to attend this special event. For answers to other questions regarding the SRT Annual Meeting, please call Chairman Tom Houston, at 713-622-8656 or George Harcourt, local host and co-chair of the Silent Auction at 210-822-1960.

2014 ANNUAL MEETING SCHEDULE

Friday, April 4, 2014 - 2:00 p.m. Meet in the hotel lobby for the special “This Hallowed Ground Tour” of Alamo Plaza guided by members of the Alamo Chapter. Friday, April 4, 2014 - 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Shop at the SRT Marketplace and view the Silent Auction Items. Have a margarita at Margaritaville at La Villita Hospitality Suite.

Friday, April 4, 2014 - 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Shop at the SRT Marketplace and view the Silent Auction Items. Have a margarita at Margaritaville at La Villita Hospitality Suite.

Friday, April 4, 2014 - 7:00 p.m. - Dinner on your own at restaurant of choice. A list will be provided at registration of San Antonio’s popular restaurants that are near the Marriott Plaza Hotel.

Saturday Morning, April 5, 2014 - Browse among all the things to buy. There will be a silent auction, jewelry and other items. Most items in the Silent Auction will start at 50% off the regular retail price. Net proceeds will go to the SRT with the exception of the tables that the DRT will have. Those proceeds will go to the DRT.

Saturday, April 5, 2014 - Noon - FIESTA LUNCHEON a/k/a Summerfield G. Roberts Luncheon. Women may wish to wear colorful attire or fiesta dresses. Men should wear coat and slacks or traditional fiesta attire. (SRT officers wear gray pants, blue blazers and tie.) Viva FIESTA!

Saturday April 5, 2014 - 7:00 p.m. AN EVENING TO REMEMBER BANQUET. Men should wear a tuxedo or a dark suit and tie. Women should dress in cocktail dresses, long evening dresses, dinner dresses or pantsuits.

Sunday, April 6, 2014 - 12:30 - The UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN BRUNCH at the historic Menger Hotel after checkout. Parking is free in the Menger Hotel if you are having brunch. It is just a few blocks from the Marriott Plaza Hotel. This is an added function for those that want to spend a few more hours in beautiful San Antonio with their friends.

The Executive Committee Meetings will be held on both Saturday and Sunday mornings; Election of Officers will be on Saturday afternoon.

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2014 Annual Meeting Reservation Form This form must be received by SRT no later than February 15, 2014 for the lower fees. Reservations and payment must be received by SRT no later than March 21, 2014.

Registration Early Bird Before Feb 15

Registration Before Mar 15

Registration After Mar 15

No. Attending Total

Meeting Registration Fee – Members Only $30 $30 $30 X $

Hospitality Room $10 $10 $10 X $ SGR Luncheon $40 $45 $50 X $ Banquet $50 $55 $60 X $ Luncheon & Banquet $85 $85 $90 X $ Children $20 $20 $20 X $

Make check payable to SRT in the total amount of: $

Special Dietary Requests: ___________________________________________________________

Names of those attending: __________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

Please give title in hereditary organizations – if any: ______________________________________

Mail to: The Sons of the Republic of Texas • 1717 Eighth Street • Bay City • TX • 77414

Please make tentative reservations for ____ (number of guests attending) to the Until We Meet Again Brunch at the historic Menger Hotel on Sunday, April 6 at 12:30 p.m. Individual payment at the Menger, credit cards are accepted. Names of those attending: __________________________________________________________

2014 Annual Meeting Silent Auction This year’s Annual Meeting will offer a silent auction, the proceeds of which will benefit the meeting’s production. George Harcourt and Clay Fisher are co-chairing the event. We would like to have every chapter represented, either by an item donated by the chapter or a individual chapter member. The general guidelines for the donations are: value greater than $25, new – with the exception of art or other collector items and with appeal to a broad range of people. Some ideas of items we are seeking are gift cards, gift baskets, books relating to Texas, points for travel or hotel stays and, well there is no limit – be creative. The items will be listed crediting the donor and will offered at around fifty percent of value. Those wishing to donate items valued at less than $25 may make a donation to the door prize category. Currently we have a fine G. Harvey framed print, a set of wine glasses, Paris, Texas ties, a cosmetics set (for the ladies of course), and “Music of the Alamo” signed by the author, William Chemerka. Bidding will start Friday afternoon and will close following the cocktail hour preceding the Saturday banquet. All payments must be made at that time by check or cash. For information on delivery of the items, or questions, please contact George Harcourt at 210 822-1960 or george@mygrande.net.

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The Sons of the Republic of Texas Request the honor of your presence at the

Recept ion and Banquet for the Installat ion of Of f icers Induct ion of Honorary Members

Invest iture of the Knights of the Order of San Jacinto

Saturday, April 5, 2014 Marriott Plaza Hotel - San Antonio, Texas

Knights Honorary Members Charles Fogarty Dean Bass Thomas Harold Houston Craig Campobella

Summerfield G. Roberts Award Luncheon

Noon Annual Membership Meeting

2:00 PM

Reception at 6:00 PM Banquet Installation & Induction at 7:00 PM

Knight Investiture

Reservations Required Black Tie Optional

Brunch at the Menger No stay in San Antonio would be complete without visiting the Menger Hotel, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. The SRT will have an Until We Meet Again Brunch at 12:30 on Sunday, April 6, 2014, in the Colonial Dining Room at the Menger. The Menger was opened in 1859 and islocated across the street from the Alamo. The Menger has been best described as the hotel filled with historic elegance, western hospitality and a time of frontier legends. Sam Houston, Theodore Roosevelt, Babe Ruth, Mae West, Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee stayed at the Menger. Teddy Roosevelt recruited many of his famous Roughriders in the Menger Bar. It has been said that Robert E. Lee rode his horse, Traveler, to the reservation desk and continued through the halls, ballrooms and gardens. The Menger is well known for its famous Mango ice cream. Join us as we bid farewell to the 2014 SRT Annual Meeting.

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2014 SRT ANNUAL MEETINGHONORING OUR HEROES

Sam Houston - $250

Stephen F. Austin - $150

William B. Travis - $100

David "Davy" Crockett - $75

James Bowie - $50

Individuals, couples, companies and SRT Chapters may be interested in this category.

HONORING OUR ANCESTORS - $25

This category will allow members and nonmembers to honor their Republic of Texas Ancestors.

IN HONOR OF - $25

This category is for someone special you would like to honor such as a mentor, someone you admire, someone special in your life, someone that has given dedicated service to SRT that you feel should be recognized.

IN MEMORY OF - $25

This category is for someone that was special to you and you wish to remember them. Perhaps you have lost a Chapter officer or member of your chapter that you would like to remember.

You may wish to contribute in more than one of the categories. Your name will be listed in the 2014 SRT Awards Banquet Program in each category you select. Your donation may be tax deductible. Consult your tax advisor.

CONTRIBUTION FORMI wish to contribute in the following categories to help sponsor the 2014 Annual Meeting of The Sons of the Republic of Texas. I have printed the names I want listed in the program. I will mail my contribution ASAP so the SRT can budget the 2014 Annual Meeting.

HONORING OUR HEROESSam Houston - $250 $_____

Stephen F. Austin - $150 $_____

William B. Travis - $100 $_____

David "Davy" Crockett $75 $_____

James Bowie - $50 $_____

My name as it is to appear in the Program

_______________________________

HONORING OUR ANCESTORS - $25 $_____

Ancestor ____________________________

Honored by __________________________

IN HONOR OF - $25 $_____

Honoree ____________________________

Honored by __________________________

IN MEMORY OF - $25 $_____

In memory of ________________________

Remembered by ______________________

Grand Total $________

Make check payable to:The Sons of the Republic of Texas or SRT

Mail to: Tom Houston

Chairman 2014 Annual MeetingThe Sons of the Republic of Texas

1717 Eighth Street • Bay City • TX • 77414

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Sunday, October 27, the first wreath ceremony was held in the Capitol rotunda honoring Stephen F. Austin’s birthday on November 3. A large crowd showed up along with three television crews. This we credit to Byron Weber’s excellent rela-tionship with these people. A detail of about 20 Ross Volunteers from A&M carried the wreaths to the rotunda and each of the presenters carried their wreath under a sabre arch. The wreaths were placed around the white marble statue of Stephen F. Austin by: Karen Thompson (past president of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas), Scott Dunbar (past president of The Sons of the Republic of Texas), Joe Davis (president of the Former Texas Rangers Association, John Wiley (Alamo Defenders Descendants Association), John Knox (District Rep. for The Sons of the Republic of Texas and San Jacinto Descendants), Michael Young (Descendants of Signers of the Texas Declaration of Independence), and JoAnn Hendrick (Austin family member).

A good time was had by all and the crowd was very courteous throughout the presentation. We would like to express our appreciation to Senator Troy Frasier for sponsoring the event. The capitol security was very helpful and understanding of this new event....God bless Texas.

STEPHEN F. AUSTIN WREATH CEREMONY

DECEMBER 5, 2013O. Scott Dunbar, Chairman Presidio La Bahia CommitteeThe Sons of the Republic of Texas

Dear Mr. Dunbar:Thank you for honoring me and my book, Frontier Naturalist: Jean Louis Berlandier and the Exploration of Northern

Mexico and Texas, with the Presidio La Bahia Award. I intended to be present at the ceremony this Saturday, December 7, at the Presidio La Bahia to accept the award in person, but unfortunately inclement weather, namely an ice storm and snow in Oklahoma and Texas, will prevent me having the pleasure.

I wish to thank the Presidio La Bahia Committee for recognizing the life of Jean Louis Berlandier, who I have come to know, vicariously, during the past ten years. Berlandier was an inquisitive, courageous scientist and explorer who was capti-vated by the inherent beauty of the Gulf Coast and intrigued by the incredible variety of the flora and fauna found in Texas. He was also a sensitive observer of the peoples of Texas: the Tejanos, Americans, Comanches, Apaches, and many other tribes that were indigenous to, or had immigrated to, Texas. Berlandier’s many writings and extensive collection of natural and human artifacts, as collected and preserved by the Smithsonian Institution, Harvard University’s Grey Herbarium, and Yale University’s Beinecke Library, provide an extensive repository of the natural and human history of early nineteenth-century Texas.

I wish also to thank the Presidio La Bahia Committee for recognizing me as a historian and biographer who tried, I believe successfully, to recapture the life and experiences of Jean Louis Berlandier. I first learned of Berlandier when I was research-ing, writing, and editing an encyclopedia of American discovery many years ago. I wanted to include some Mexican and Spanish scientists in my encyclopedia, and learned that Berlandier, a native Frenchman who immigrated to Mexico, was one of the best naturalists of his time. As I researched Berlandier, I discovered that few people had written about him, that his works exist mostly in manuscript form (in Spanish and French), and that he is largely unknown today. I have always enjoyed retracing the lives of explorers and scientists in early America, and my interest grew in trying to learn about, recapture the journeys and writings of, and portray through a narrative history, the life of this fascinating man. It took me several years to research and translate Berlandier’s journals of his travels throughout Texas and Mexico in the 1820s, 1830s, 1840s, and 1850s. These journals formed the basis for my book, which is largely a narrative account of the many journeys this scientist took in a largely unknown part of America. I am glad that the Committee found the book rewarding.

Again, I appreciate very much this honor bestowed upon me, and only regret that I cannot join with you on Saturday to celebrate The Sons of the Republic of Texas and Jean Louis Berlandier.

Best Wishes,Russell M. Lawson

If you wish to purchase a copy, please contact SRT Headquarters for information.

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Pictured from left: Ken Pfeiffer, Dick Weitzel, David Jauer, Robert Bohmfalk, Jason Chall, Jim Massingill, Leroy Salinas, Joe Weathersby, Ed Heath, George Harcourt, Russ Ives

Name Chapter HometownIn Memoriam

BATTLE OF CONCEPCIÓNThe battle of Concepción on October 28, 1835, was the opening engagement in the siege of Bexar. After the skirmish at

Gonzales on October 2, the Texas army of 400 men under Stephen F. Austin advanced on San Antonio. Gen. Cos, with a Mexican army of 750 men, fortified the plazas in San Antonio and the Alamo mission (San Antonio de Valero) across the river. On October 27, Austin ordered James Bowie and James W. Fannin, Jr. to lead ninety men from Mission Espada to locate a protected position closer to the town. They camped near Mission Concepción. Gen. Ugartechea with 275 men and two cannons attacked them before dawn. As the attack ensued Bowie moved a Company up to meet the advance. Andrews fell mortally wounded and the Texans responded with accurate rifle fire that drove back three Mexican charges. Austin and his other troops rushed to the field when they heard firing, but arrived too late. Mexican losses included fourteen killed and thirty-nine wounded, some of whom died later. Texas losses included one killed and one wounded.

This historical marker honors Richard Andrews [1797-1835] on the battle site near Mission Concepción. He was killed in the battle of Concepción and was the first man to die in the Texas Revolution. Andrews County was named in his honor in 1876. Andrews the county seat is also named for him.

IN AND AROUND TEXAS

Jack S. Blanton 1 Houston, TXWilliam Carl Randal Brooks 7 Austin, TXRichard W. Chote 12 Austin, TXHeywood Carroll Clemons 36 Fort Worth, TXAlbert Sager Elliott 40 Uvalde, TXT. R. Fehrenbach, KSJ 7 San Antonio, TXRobert F. Gooch 33 Orange, TXGlenn Ross Harsdorff 16 Woodsboro, TXWayne Hampton Hesterly 34 Natchez, MSWilliam Louis Mauthe 18 Marshall, TXCol. Robert C. Morris, Jr. 8 Helena, MTRobert Edward Reese 1 Houston, TXBenjamin Franklin Warren III, KSJ 38 Pasadena, TXLee Roy Gafford 45 Dallas, TXLewis Elwood Mayne 52 Daingerfield, TX

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NEW SRT MEMBERS

Name Chapter Ancestor Hometown

Lee Addie Herring James Walker Moore Grandbury, TXJon Timothy Howells Mabel Gilbert Dallas, TXWilliam Kid McCoy William McCoy Charlottesville, VABrady Laredo McCoy William McCoy Charlottesville, VATravis Justin Upchurch Mary Harris Ashby Houston, TXTravis Justin Upchurch William Smothers Houston, TXPreston Alonzo Weatherred III Francis Marcus Weatherred Kerrville, TXCharles David Bertrand 1 Adolphe Oge Richmond, TXCarroll Clarke Cook, Sr. 1 Jared Ellison Groce Austin, TXDouglas Lyndon Faqua, Jr 1 William Smothers Sugar Land, TXTom Peyton McNeill III 1 Archibald McNeill Houston, TXMichael James Mize 1 Daniel McKay League City, TXDavid Hughes Morales 1 Manuel Flores Houston, TXSterling Russell Paulsen 1 Henry Flavel Gillette Houston, TXMarshall Eurvin Sterling 1 Thomas Rice Houston, TXEverett Russ Walla 1 Joseph Mims Houston, TXRobert Travis Walla 1 Joseph Mims Katy, TXAugust Zachary Walla 1 Joseph Mims Houston, TXCarroll Garey Willbanks III 1 Anna Keough Burke Carroll Houston, TXTravis Burke Willbanks 1 Anna Keough Burke Carroll Houston, TXTyler Gale Willbanks 1 Anna Keough Burke Carroll Houston, TXCole LeNoir Willbanks 1 Anna Keough Burke Carroll Houston, TXWesley Wilburn Winn 1 Solomon Barrow Baytown, TXTommy Cockrill Dean 3 Jesse Kincheloe Davis Belton, TXWilliam Wallace Vernon 3 Jesse Grimes Killeen, TXBradley Michael Golden 6 Antoine Golly Lake Jackson, TXRobby Allen Roden 6 Joseph Clement, Sr. West Columbia, TXMay Leon Royalty 6 John Longest Hudgins Lake Jackson, TXMatthew Harper Kalinowski 8 David T. Bruce St. Charles, MOLarry Edwin Parker 8 Carmon Ross Allen, TXRyan Connor Quillen 8 John H. Wood Richardson, TXLance Andrew Weast 8 John Saul Midlothian, TXRobert Hall Brady 12 Thomas H. Cosby Austin, TXDennis Randall Gissell 12 David James Trainer Austin, TXThomas Patrick Wiley 12 Andrew Jackson Kent Llano, TXSteven O’Neal Wiley 12 Andrew Jackson Kent Llano, TXJames Russell Wiley 12 Andrew Jackson Kent Llano, TXGuy Cletus Williams, Jr. 12 Hiram Williams Clyde, TXDane Ayers Williams 12 Hiram Williams Austin, TXKyle Jason Ziller 12 Michael Ziller Allen, TXJack Leslie Ziller 12 Michael Ziller Allen, TX

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NEW SRT MEMBERS

Name Chapter Ancestor Hometown

Kenneth Wayne Burdwood 13 John Riley Rhea Cliffon, TXWilliam Geoffrey Wheeler 16 Gerhardt Harris, Sr. Victoria, TXTravis Johnson 17 Richard Moore Ingleside, TXChad Gabriel Hermes 24 Edward von Lochausen Georgetown, TXJoel Wiede Hermes 24 Edward von Lochausen Houston, TXJohn Earl Wells III 33 William Clark Livingston, TXMichael O’Dell Edwards 36 Hiram M. Turner Bedford, TXHeath Pernell Heflin 36 David Green Heflin Fort Worth, TXRobert Lyle McCorcle 37 Martin Allen Georgetown, TXBenjamin Franklin Warren IV 38 James Washington Winters, Sr. Bastrop, TXCharles Albert Davis 40 Friedrich Usener San Antonio, TXRoberto A. Garcia 40 Andres Garcia Kingsville, TXLauro Gaspar Garcia 40 Andres Garcia Bishop, TXLyle Wayne Martin 40 John Rickman Holland San Antonio, TXLawrence Samuels Stovall 40 Margaret Monier Grimsinger Benson San Antonio, TXRobert Anthony Stovall 40 Margaret Monier Grimsinger Benson San Antonio, TXLawrence Samuels Stovall II 40 Margaret Monier Grimsinger Benson San Antonio, TXWilliam Mark Womack 40 Abraham Mintor Womack Kerrville, TXTaylor Lynn White 47 Martin Varner Lubbock, TXTroy Lynn White 47 Martin Varner Lubbock, TXBenton Ryan White 47 Martin Varner Lubbock, TXDawson Caleb White 47 Martin Varner Lubbock, TXTroy Graham White 47 Martin Varner Lubbock, TXDennis Randall Smith 48 John W. Sadler Junction, TXGary Lynn Sutton 48 James Farmer Melvin, TXKristopher Keith Krueger 50 Heinrich Voges Lockhart, TXKristopher Keith Krueger 50 Sophie Nee Ehlers Voges Lockhart, TXDavid Hanover 52 Gilbert Harvey Love Tyler, TXJames Paul Tanner 52 Ashall Dancer Bulland, TXErwin Herman Walicek 53 Friedrich Ernst Smithville, TXElery Alfred Billingsley 58 Duncan St. Clair Conroe, TXRoy Davis Cole 58 John Swanson Yarbrough Tomball, TXNathan Paul Farley 58 William Mansfield Mahone Heartland, TXFrank Tyler Graves 58 William Mansfield Mahone Heartland, TXChristopher John LaRue Howard 58 William Mansfield Mahone Denison, TXRobert Carlston Kinnear, Jr. 58 Peter Mergele The Woodlands, TXDonnie Lynn Nixon 58 Abner Luce Conroe, TXGeorge Heard Northington IV 58 William Jones Elliot Heard Egypt, TXScott Gary Watkins 58 Green Berry Watkins Madisonville, TXRichard Henry McAuley 59 Alvey R. Johnson Garden City, GA

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

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2014 ANNUAL MEETINGApril 4-6, 2014 Marriot Plaza San Antonio, 555 South Alamo St., San Antonio, TX 78205; (800) 228-9290; March 7, 2014, cutoff date. Rates: Run of House $125., Executive King $159., Concierge $169. all plus tax.

Calendar of Events2014 Quarterly Meetings

June 6-7, 2014 Hampton Suites & Inn, 240 South Hasler Blvd., Bastrop, TX 78602, (512) 321-2898, May 4, 2014 cutoff date. Room rate: $89 +tax, standard or king.

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. Rates: 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 20 San Jacinto DaySeptember 20 Texian Navy Day on the Battleship TexasOctober 2 Battle of GonzalesNovember 3 Stephen F. Austin’s Birthday (Father of Texas)

2014 Annual MeetingApril 4-6, 2014 Marriot Plaza San Antonio, 555 South Alamo St., San Antonio, TX 78205; toll free 800-228-9290; March 7, 2014, cutoff date (room block released). Rates: Run of House $125., Executive King $159., Concierge $169. all plus tax. Complimentary self-parking for group attendees staying at the hotel; parking at the hotel for the event and not staying overnight, is $10, self parking.