David A BowlesAug 11, 20231 minDr. Joseph W. RobertsonDr. Robertson, a First Footer of the new town of Austin, arrived in the fall of 1839. He represented Bastrop County in the fourth session...
David A BowlesAug 9, 20231 minWilliam H. Cushney 1819-1852New York born William H. Cushney 1819-1852 became a “First Footer of the Republic of Texas” in 1840. He served in the Texas Army before...
David A BowlesAug 7, 20231 minTravis County Treasurer Killed in 1841On August 7, 1841, the mutilated body of Travis County Treasurer, Thomas W. Smith was found outside the town limits of Austin. Sheriff...
David A BowlesAug 6, 20231 minJames BurkeJames Burke of Natchez, Mississippi caught Texas fever in 1837. Burke sold his thriving business and headed to Texas. First clerking for...