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 BowlesJul 29, 20231 minTexas First U.S. Senator DiesThomas Jefferson Rusk died on July 29, 1857. Rusk was a signor of the Texas Declaration of Independence at Washington-on-the-Brazos on...
David A BowlesJul 26, 20231 minDeath of Sam HoustonOn July 26, 1863, Sam Houston died at the age of 70. He was twice President of Texas, Governor of Tennessee, and Texas. He was a United...
David A BowlesJul 16, 20231 minBattle of NechesChief John Bowles leader of the Cherokee Nation was killed on July 16, 1839, at the “Battle of Neches.” The two-day battle between the...