Waco Village Collection, Inclusive: 1845-1965, undated, Bulk: 1848-1854

Houston, Sam, 1793-1863

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Texas politician, soldier, and frontier hero. He was the first president of the Republic of Texas and served as a United States Senator for that state. From the description of Letter, ca. 1855. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122699442 From the description of Letter, 1859. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 145435304 Sam Houston's colorful public life began with his heroic action during the war of 1812. He served as congressman and governor of Tennessee, spent years amon...

Willingham, Frances M.

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This collection reflects early activities in the Waco and McLennan county area by Texas Rangers, businessmen, and ranchers. Most of the collection dates to before the American Civil War. Built on the site of the Waco Indian's agricultural village, the city of Waco was first established as a Texan-American town in 1837 by a company of Texas Rangers. The Torrey brothers, who had operated trading posts throughout Texas since 1842, opened a branch store just south of present...

Conger, Roger Norman

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Texas Rangers

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In November 1835, Texas lawmakers created a corps of Texas Rangers to guard the frontier between the Brazos and Trinity Rivers. During the Texas Revolution and republic era, the Rangers were used principally for protection against Native American raids. After serving for the Confederacy in the Civil War, the organization was restructured as state police and charged with the enforcement of unpopular Reconstruction laws. The beginning of the 20th century saw the Rangers involved in de...