Lysander Wells papers 1836-1840 (Bulk: 1839-1840)

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Lysander Wells papers 1836-1840 (Bulk: 1839-1840)

The Lysander Wells Papers consist of letters, legal and financial documents dating from 1836 to 1840, relating to Wells' affairs in Texas.

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Daingerfield, William Henry, 1808-1878

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Texas. Army

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Dunlap, Richard G., d. 1841

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Wells, Adaline, fl. 1839-1840

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Wells, Lysander, 1812?-1840

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Lysander Wells was born to Lysander and Clarissa Wells in Middletown, Connecticut circa 1812. His father passed away, leaving the son to support his mother and two sisiters, Adaline Louisa and Adelia Wells. Pursuing opportunities in the West, Wells enlisted as a second lieutenant in Sidney Sherman's company of volunteers December 18, 1835 and proceeded to Texas from Kentucky. During the January 25, 1836 reorganization of the Texas army, Wells was commissioned a major and fought in a position of ...

Smith, Erastus, 1787-1837

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Wells, Adelia, fl. 1839-1840

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Tod, John Grant, 1808-1877

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John Grant Tod was born November 14, 1808. He served in the Mexican navy and United States Navy before joining the Texas Navy in 1837. In 1842 Tod resigned and moved to Washington where he lobbied for the Republic of Texas. In 1851 Tod served as a delegate to the London Industrial Exhibition. Tod married Abigail Fisher West in 1851; he died on August 14, 1877. From the description of John G. Tod papers, 1836-1929, (bulk 1836-1841). (San Jacinto Museum of History). WorldCat record id:...

Evans, John, -1841

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