(signed) William Barret Travis, February 23, 1836" Letter to Gonzales alcalde Andrew Ponton. Another prominent member of the Texas Rangers is John B. Armstrong. . , ISBN-13 To the People of Texas & All Americans in the World, List of Texian survivors of the Battle of the Alamo, "Telegraph and Texas Register May 28, 1837", With Davy Crockett at the Fall of the Alamo, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Alamo_defenders&oldid=1142115922, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Left on March 5 as the final courier sent from the Alamo, First courier sent out after arrival of Mexican troops on February 23, Adjutant of the garrison, next in command after co-commanders Bowie and Travis, Left February 29 as a courier to Gonzales, unable to enter the Alamo, Courier to Goliad and Gonzales, returned March 3, possibly died manning one of the cannons, Co-commander of the garrison after the departure of James. 4548; Lindley (2003), p. 87. degree in 1972 and a PhD degree in 1974 from the Ohio State University. Then, review your charts. Gross is a Fellow of the Cardiovascular Section of the American Physiological Society. The Rangers were originally established in 1823 to protect settlers from Indian attacks. : Col John Coffee Hays was born on 28 January 1817, in Mount Juliet, Wilson, Tennessee, United States. John remained in the Alamo when Desauque was sent out for supplies. In 1849 Hays received an appointment from the federal government as Indian agent for the Gila River country. John Chenoweth's company on January 14, 1836. [10] At 5:30a.m. on March 6, the Mexican army began the final siege. In 1848, after the war had ended, Hays was selected to lead an expedition to blaze a route from San Antonio to El Paso. they were ready to fight at a minute's notice just like the volunteer soldiers who served in the American Revolutionary War. 5354; Lindley (2003), p. 144; Moore (2007), p. 100. According to Esparza, Tejanos discussed the matter with Bowie who advised them to take the amnesty. You can help preserve the Brother of Mary Ann Lewis (Hays); Maj. Gen.(CSA), Harry Thompson Hays; Cecia Burton Wilson and Sarah Elizabeth Hammond, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Coffee_Hays. He joined Capt. Since the social life of the neighborhood centered around the Hermitage, the Hays boys heard a never-ending flow of talk of planting, horse racing, military affairs, and politics. Try again. He married Susan Sophia Calvert on 28 April 1847, in Seguin, Guadalupe, Texas, United States. He was a legend among his men for his courage and leadership. He grew up with an affinity for horseback riding and shooting. Groneman (1990), p. 32; Moore (2007), p. 100. Many of these men bravely fought in other battles of the Texas Revolution and should be honored as heroes, but they are not considered part of the list of Alamo Defenders. When the news of Hays' plan to retire reached New Orleans, the Picayune of that city carried a long story concerning the Retirement of Col. Hays and commented: The Gallant Hays, who has carried his life in his hand for the last ten years, and perhaps braved death oftener in that time than any other man whose services in the field have been more ardent and valuable to Texas than those of any other citizen, is at length about to retire, and reposing his laurels, which he seems to wear unconsciously, so modest in his bearing, to seek in the bosom of his family the repose and enjoyment to which he is so well entitled.. A Mexican sergeant's recollections of the Alamo & San Jacinto by . The San Antonio Herald declared that "the name of Jack Hays will almost wake the dead." The Alamo City gave a grand ball at the famous Menger Hotel. In 1839 McCulloch was elected to the House of Representatives of the Republic of Texas in a campaign marred by a rifle duel with Reuben Ross. Jack Hays is one of the most respected warriors of the Comanche tribe. Captain McNelly and his company of Rangers. Purported to hold the ashes of Travis, Bowie and Crockett, some have doubted it can be proven whose remains are entombed there.[14]. About the Hispanic Cultural Influence on San Antonio. Make sure you read carefully and answer all parts of the questions. 2^)C)QRYg_x#%H)RxmxR22A6Y3w[Wx0TP k iAXB4k9?e,1l7KVx]Dld|7]/TsMl}"a;p0&+;$[v7({b ,Loz,_f%:ylMohf6f'^ippnr/}m0~=31Gci>wvbwZ0]2 KX5}g6q!CJj.v j\ In 1832 when he was 15, Jack Hays' parents died leaving behind Jack and his six siblings. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. , Language Wendy Kendall is an author with The Wild Rose Press. For any questions that you were unable to answer, place a check mark in this column. endstream endobj 509 0 obj <>stream He subsequently commanded a force of volunteer soldiers at the Second Battle of Pyramid Lake. Indian ont of a wild savago, flint remains to bo seen Col. Jan 27 1817 - Wilson County, United States, Lawrence Barrett, Eastman Johnson and Charles Scribner. He took part in a skirmish with the Mexican Cavalry and . Groneman (1990), pp. He commanded troops under General Andrew Jackson during the Creek Wars (1813-14) and during the Battle of New Orleans in the War of 1812 . Some Tejanos were part of the Bexar military garrison, but others were part of Seguin's volunteer scout company and were in the Alamo on or before Feb 23. pursued thieves or rustlers across the plains and didn't mind to stop at the Rio Grande. All books are available as e-books from all major vendors and in print form from your local independent bookstore as well as from Amazon. Flacco, a chief of the allied Indian tribe of the Lipan, used to call Hays "Bravo-Too-Much". Groneman (1990), p. 77; Moore (2007), p. 100. Because of Jones exceptional work and contribution, he was promoted to the adjutant general of the state of Texas in 1879. Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2019. could fire five bullets without reloading. Groneman (1990), p. 79; Todish (1998), p. 83; Moore (2007), p. 100. Since retirement, he has written and published 3 memoirs, a historical novel and a self-help book. Left as courier with Seguin on February 25, Entered March 1 or 4 Gonzales Mounted Ranger Company, Slave of Desauque, served as a combatant (Slaves identified by last names of their masters), On a scouting run when the Mexican troops arrived on February 23. 25 of the Best Things to do in San Antonio. Learn More About Texas Native and NBA Legend Shaquille ONeal, Learn More About Guadalupe Mountains National Park. Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. Todish (1998), p. 82; Lindley (2003), p. 144; Moore (2007), p. 100. DEFENDER OF THE TEXAS FRONTIER, is a historical novel about John Coffee Hays. 45; Jackson, Wheat (2005), p. 367. Groneman (1990), pp. Origin and fall of the Alamo, March 6, 1836 by John Salmon Ford ( Book ) 21 editions published between 1892 and 2018 in English and held by 136 WorldCat member libraries worldwide. Who are the Major Health Insurance Providers in Texas? He served as a Ranger captain from 1891 until 1907. After serving fours years as Sheriff Hays was appointed United States Surveyor General for the State of California in late 1853. By the age of fifteen he had moved to Mississippi and began to learn surveying. Hays served in several armed conflicts, including the Indian and the Mexican-American War. Hays and his Rangers were involved in important actions at Plum Creek, Caon de Ugalde, Bandera Pass, Painted Rock, Salado, and Walker's Creek. The 115names were supplied by couriers John Smith and Gerald Navan,[17] whom historian Thomas Ricks Lindley believed likely drew from their own memories, as well as from interviews with those who might have left or tried to enter. initially, these were the men that could be selected to join the Texas Rangers. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. John Mims Hays, Alamo defender dod 3/6/1836 By Dorothy Black March 11, 2003 at 04:01:43. As someone who had sworn loyalty to the United States Government, he chose not to bear arms while the nation tore itself apart. Bill, I have done some research on John Mims Hays who died at the Alamo.A descendant made an inquirey at the Daughters of teh Republic of Texas Library at the Alamo. Enjoy a novel about the American frontier in the state of Texas and learn about a larger-than-life leader named John Coffee Hays. When the news of Hays' plan to retire reached New Orleans, the Picayune of that city carried a long story concerning the "Retirement of Col. Hays" and commented: "The Gallant Hays, who has carried his life in his hand for the last ten years, and perhaps braved death oftener in that time than any other man - whose services in the field have been more ardent and valuable to Texas than those of any other citizen, is at length about to retire, and reposing his laurels, which he seems to wear unconsciously, so modest in his bearing, to seek in the bosom of his family the repose and enjoyment to which he is so well entitled.". 8990; Moore (2004), pp. Lindley (2003), p. 144; Groneman (1990), p. 8; Todish (1998), p. 76. Jack Hays' great grandfather came to the US from Ireland in 1740. Groneman (1990), p. 53; Moore (2007), p. 100. Lindley (2003), p. 144; Groneman (1990), p. 81. 6465; Todish (1998), p. 89; Edmondson (2000), p. 369; Lindley (2003), p. 44. 2829, 3943, 46, 51; Moore (2007), p. 100; Lindley (2003), p. 98. the Great Depression of the 1930s. As he becomes known as a fearless fighter, Jack leads a group of men who will follow him anywhere and under any circumstances. Defenders of the Alamo are defined as those who fought and died during the final battle on March 6, 1836. Defender of the Texas Frontier, by David R. Gross. In 1848, after the war had ended, Hays was selected to lead an expedition to blaze a route from San Antonio to El Paso. At the height of his effectiveness, John Hays commanded a skilled band of Texas Rangers. Over-simplified, stilted and trite dialog, one dimensional characters, historical inaccuracies that don't do anything for the narrative even allowing for "poetic license", too much explanation by the narrator are the main complaints. The Chief taught Hays about differences in Indian fighting tactics and Hays would have numerous opportunities to use this knowledge against the fierce Commanche warriors. He enrolled in graduate school and earned a M.Sc. [18] In an 1860 statement for the Texas Almanac, former San Antonio alcalde (mayor) Francisco Antonio Ruiz set the number at 182. He became famous during his day and rose to the rank of captain. What have you learned about being a critical reader from reading these selections? Lindley (2003), p. 143; Groneman (1990), p. 111. Since the social life of the neighborhood centered around the Hermitage, the Hays boys heard a never-ending flow of talk of planting, horse racing, military affairs, and politics. He retired in 2006 after twelve years as Professor and Head of Veterinary Biosciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. There was a problem loading your book clubs. 374, 377. His brother was Confederate General Harry T. Hays of New Orleans. By commenting here you agree to abide by our Code of Conduct. Groneman (1990), p. 50; Moore (2007), p. 100; Groneman (1990), p. 51; Lindley (2003), p. 144; Moore (2007), p. 100. Here are some highlights from the history of the Texas Rangers: The Texas Rangers are a proud part of Texas history and continue to play an important role in protecting the citizens of Texas. He joined the Texas Rangers around 1872, wherein he was initially a member of a group called Travis Rifles. . Groneman (1990), p. 62; Lindley (2003), p. 143. By mid-1836 Hays was in Texas where he joined a Ranger company under Erastus "Deaf" Smith. It was a group of men who remembered grievous, recent times at the Alamo, and the masacre at Goliad. heroic ride raised the garrison at the Alamo to about 180 men, but to no avail; the Mexican Army attacked and overthrew the Alamo. Lindley (2003), p. 143; Groneman (1990), p. 34. Col. New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States, yesterday one of thu most noted ition In California Colonel, Oakland, Alameda County, CA, United States, Lesha Marie Mealler Fitzhugh Rice fugate, Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers, 1836-1922. joined the Texas Rangers as a young man and was nicknamed "Big Foot" because he was a tall man with very big feet. In 1860 he was in Virginia City, Nevada, on business, when news of the First Battle of Pyramid Lake reached the area. John Coffee "Jack" Hays was a military officer of the Republic of Texas and a captain in the Texas Rangers. He co-edited three multi-authored textbooks and the third edition of his single author text, ANIMALS MODELS IN CARDIOVASCULAR RESEARCH is in most medical libraries. dead, vaulted astride his pony, and Hays and Work galloped away from the . This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt. 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