Deaf smith county je okrug u americkoj saveznoj drzavi teksas. Cornelius smith in texas tx 29 records found whitepages. Texasfile land and real estate records include deeds, oil and gas leases, mineral deeds, liens, right of ways, plat maps and probates. We have just received the intelligence of the death of deaf smith. While gps technology allows us to pinpoint any location on the planet, mark the location, and share it with others, waymarking is the toolset for categorizing and adding unique information for that location. His health apparently recovered except for a partial loss of hearing, hence the nickname deaf smith, pronounced deef smith. Erastus deaf smith why he is famous facts famous quote education adulthood challenges he faced he fought in the texas revolutionary war while he was deaf. A childhood disease caused him to lose his hearing.
Land survey abstract indices of the original land owners of texas deaf smith county. Although erastus deaf smith probably never set foot on deaf smith county soil, it was in his honor and memory the county was named when it was created from bexar territory on august 21, 1879, and was attached to oldham county for law and court purposes with tascosa as the. My deaf friends simply shrugged, its because youre hearing. He fought at the grass fight and the battle of san jacinto. When we think of those times, the names travis, houston, austin, bowie, and crockett quickly come to mind. Among his accomplishments were introducing muley cattle to the san antonio area, and acting as a spy, scout, and messenger for the texans during the texas revolution. Deaf smith county, texas genealogy links tx geneology. Smith was away from the alamo delivering letters from travis to sam houston when the mexican army made its final assault. Deaf smith county formed from young and bexar territories. Jul 02, 2015 erastus deaf pronounced deef smith was an admirable person in texas rising and one in which the character of the individual may closely match the one portrayed in the miniseries. Back worn around edge of picture plain brown paper covers all backside of the frame and picture backing. In 1836, guadalupe and erastus smith sold the lower portion of this grant, including the cibolo crossing to byrd lockhart. Too many texas children know nothing about the heroes of our state.
Erastus deaf smith 27 may smith was a hunter, rancher, texas scout and spy for sam houston during the texas revolution. How was erastus deaf smith important to the alamo answers. The county of deaf smith began keeping marriage records in 1891 and this first volume of those marriages continued up to 1916. This book is about the famous texas spy, erastus deaf smith. As of 20102014, the total deaf smith county population is 19,331, which has grown 4. Jesse frank ford, founder of arrowhead mills, led the opposition to the deaf smith site on grounds of contamination of the ogalalla aquifer, the source of much of the water supply for west texas. In 1798, his family moved near natchez, mississippi.
Book describing deaf smith county including local history, photographs, illustrations, and biographies. What is now deaf smith county was part of a vast area attached to bexar county, which took in. Baldwin, 19852012, documents the research performed by dr. He returned to texas in 1821 and made his headquarters at bexar, and there in 1822 he married to mrs. There was already an old structure on the land, when byrd lockhart surveyed the property in 1833.
Burnet singlehandedly kept a horseback government functioning during the darkest, most dangerous days of the texas revolution. Smith, erastus deaf the handbook of texas online texas. Travis, who considered smith the bravest of the brave in the cause of texas, carrying messages. He obviously focused on his talents to make his life better, rather than being limited by his difficulties. Did you know how deaf smith county in texas come to be. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. It was named for erastus deaf smith, a famous scout of the texas revolution. Smith first moved to texas in 1821 where he married a hispanictexan tejana named guadalupe ruiz. Erastus smith was born april 19, 1787 in dutchess county, new york. We found 29 records for cornelius smith in hearne, fort worth and 32 other cities in texas. In the early 90s, it was home to texas best peanut butter. The oral health of deaf smith county, texas, was so legendary, in fact, that rumor had it one could grow a new set of teeth just by moving there. Select the best result to find their address, phone number, relatives, and public records.
Deaf smith county, tx genweb project a collection of online resources for genealogy researchers deaf smith land listings census transcriptions for deaf smith co. One of the largest counties in texas is named for captain erastus deaf smith, a deaf man. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. His iron frame has sunk under the severe fatigues and exposures to which he has too willingly subjected himself. Erastus smith 17871837 erastus smith was born april 19, 1787 in duchess county, new york.
He fought in the grass fight and the battle of san jacinto. Created, august 21, 1876 organized, october 3, 1890. Remote work advice from the largest allremote company. But mostly deaf smith is remembered as a hero from the storied battle of san jacinto and as one of the lone star republics greatest patriots. Brand, the texas united states deaf smith county hereford 21 march 1902 to 8 january 1904 the portal to texas history. Deaf smith county texas genealogy and history presented by. Baldwin for more than 30 years on the figure of erastus deaf smith and his role in the texas revolution. He originally came to texas in the year 1817 for health related issues, but would not make it his permanent residency until his second visit in 1821. At the age of eleven or twelve he moved with his parents to natchez, mississippi territory. He returned permanently in 1821, however, to help restore his health.
The story of deaf smith a hero of the texas revolution. At the age of eleven years he emigrated with his parents to the mississippi territory, and settled near natchez. Ernie, the oldest book i have on this is the texas rangers by walter prescott webb. Houston ordered erastus deaf smith to destroy the bridgea move. The county was created in 1876 and later organized in 1890. A guide to the erastus deaf smith collection of steve c. The county seat is hereford with a population of 15,554. Hereford is known as the beef capital of the world.
The free standing monument has a bust image of smith at top with the following information etched in the stone. The county was created in 1876 and organized in 1890. The united states would go on to acquire not only the republic of texas. The hereford, tx micropolitan statistical area includes all of deaf smith county. Deaf smith county has been ranked the 9th best place for less affluent texans to live, according to texas. Richmond, texas ap for amateur sleuths, theres nothing like a. Smith first moved to texas in 1821 where he married a hispanictexan tejana named guadalupe ruiz duran. A biography of erastus deaf smith written for juveniles and older children. Travis called smith, the bravest of the brave in the cause of texas. When he was eleven, his family moved to mississippi. The words i read captured my attention and imagination, deaf smith, texas spy, died november 30, 1837. After the war, deaf smith led a company of texas rangers. Erastus smith 17871837 commonly known as deaf smith is a famous american deaf hero for his significant role as a scout and soldier in the texas revolution. As a young man, smith travelled to texas, where he remained only a short time before returning to mississippi.
The smith family moved to mississippi when erastus was eleven years of age. Postcard image of the deaf smith monument in richmond, texas. The county was named for erastus deaf smith 17871837, a partially deaf scout and soldier who served in the texas revolution. West park cemetery hereford, deaf smith county, texas. Deaf smith county is on the western edge of the panhandle of texas.
Despite this handicap, however, smith became one of sam houstons most reliable and most trusted scouts. Born april 19, 1787 in dutchess county, new york, smith moved with his parents to mississippi territory at the age of eleven. Ba in american history, ma in special education and phd in theater history, theory and criticism from the university of texas at austin, dr. For a short time after the revolution, smith commanded a company of rangers to protect texas frontier settlements from mexican and indian raids. Erastus deaf smith april 19, 1787 november 30, 1837 was an american frontiersman noted for his part in the texas revolution and the army of the. Erastus deaf smith was born in duchess county, new york, on april 19, 1787, the son of chilaib and. Erastus smith one of the largest counties in texas is named for captain erastus deaf smith, a deaf man. Erastus smith deaf smith american sign language asl. Erastus smith, commonly known as deaf smith, is responsible for helping determine the history of texas. In the civil war, deaf smith was a influential soldier and helped texas. Deaf smith retired briefly with his family to richmond, texas, before he died on november 30, 1837. Captain smith was the leader of general sam houstons scouts during the texas revolution, the war in which texas won its freedom from mexico. During those dark days of the texas revolution many men came forward and.
With tooth decay ravaging virtually every town and city in midtwentiethcentury america, the inhabitants of one region remained famously free of cavities. I first learned about deaf smith in 1993 when i entered deaf culture as a realtime court reporter, carting, captioning to large screens for the deaf and hardofhearing communities. Our material contains a listing via grooms and shows the brides with the date the licenses was issued and a second listing via the brides showing the grooms and the date the licenses was issued. Hence, history remembers erastus by the name of deaf smith.
For example, jeffrey dean morgans character erastus deaf smith was a real texas ranger who did in fact fight in the texas revolution and help. Jun 16, 2015 is deaf smith from texas rising a real person. Here is a complete, genuine historic newspaper with the following title, date and description. Polk city directory for hereford, deaf smith county, texas. Deaf smith monument in richmond, texas the portal to. In 1876 the state legislature identified and named the county, but it was not organized until 1890, with the town of laplata as the original county seat. Erastus smith was born in dutchess county, new york in 1787. Deaf smith county, usgenweb texas archives search online deaf smith county, texas obituaries, deaths, cemetery and other records. Nine lives of deaf smith by griffis faye campbell abebooks. Named for famed scout in texas revolution, erastus deaf smith. Search deaf smith county clerk records and official public records. Theres something about reallife figures being wrapped into historical series that makes them more interesting, which i think is a big factor in the success of historys texas rising. Swain passed away when i wrote my first serious deaf smith article in 1990 the voice now hearing health and i dedicated the piece to him. He was born erastus smith in new york on april 19,1787.
The tennessee native married almaron dickinson in 1829 and moved to gonzales. Deaf smith county is located on the texas new mexico border and has a very interesting history. Smith moved with his parents to mississippi territory at the age of eleven. Texas history collection and was provided to the portal to texas history by the deaf smith county library. Erastus deaf smith western heritage from the texas.
Erastus deaf smith was born april 19, 1787 in dutchess county, new york and lost most of his hearing due to a childhood illness. Search texas death records texas newspapers, full search 181993, 408 titles texas obituary search 1984current texas funeral notices. Deaf smith county, texas simple english wikipedia, the free. Erastus deaf smith erastus deaf smith, born an american 17871837, is one of the most remembered revolutionary heroes who fought for texas s independence.
Erastus smith, better known as deaf smith, was the son of chiliab and mary smith, and was born in new york on the 19th of april 1787. His hearing loss was not complete, but was significant after suffering an illness some years prior to the texas revolution. He was well known for his coolness in the presence of danger. Deaf smith county the handbook of texas online texas state. Named in honor of erastus deaf smith, 17871837, came to texas in 1821 rendered valuable service as a scout and spy during the texas revolution and was conspicuous for his bravery in the battle of san jacinto. Although he was hearing impaired, he became one of sam houstons most reliable and most trusted scouts. Deaf smith was one of the most celebrated patriots in the texas fight for. Deaf smith is remembered as a man of few words, and one that kept cool in the presence of danger.
He wrote that there was an informal group mentioned in the. Deaf smith county, on the western edge of the panhandle, is bounded on the west by new mexico, on the north by oldham county, on the east by randall county, and on the south by parmer and castro counties. Deaf smith county is indeed named after a deaf soldier by the name of erastus deaf smith pronounced as dif smith. Mystery of deaf smiths burial site intrigues fort bend county. Baldwin spent more than 30 years researching and writing about texas revolution hero erastus deaf smith.
Consisting of papers, articles, clippings, photocopies, original writings, photographs, videos, maps, theater scripts and programs, mounted posters and music sheets, the erastus deaf smith collection of steve c. Page 1 history of deaf smith county deaf smith county, texas. Deaf smith county, texas tombstone project search cemetery transcriptions for deaf smith county. Erastus deaf smith 17871837 is best known in texas history as a scout, solider and spy during the texas revolution. Despite his significant hearing loss, smith made major contributions to his society. This edition is an accumulation of 30 years of studying and writing about deaf smith. Arnie armadillo and the texas heroes is a series of books that tell the stories of the men who sacrificed and fought valiantly for the independence of texas. Apr 12, 2016 today a county in texas is named for him as is, of all things, a brand of peanut butter from 1960 that was introduced in deaf smith county. He first came to texas in 1817 but stayed only a short time. After he recovered from his wounds, deaf smith became a messenger for william b. On page 3 under texas is a report datelined houston, december 9 stating in part. Front black and white drawing of erastus deaf smith wearing a jacket and tie. Deaf smith is famous for the important role he played in the texas revolution.
Sep 04, 2006 is a way to mark unique locations on the planet and give them a voice. This article is brought to you for free and open access by the history resources at scholar works at ut tyler. Erastus deaf smith april 19, 1787 november 30, 1837 was an american frontiersman noted for his part in the texas revolution and the army of the republic of texas. Erastus deaf pronounced deef smith was an admirable person in texas rising and one in which the character of the individual may closely match the one portrayed in the miniseries. The battle of san jacinto tslac texas state library and archives. In 1821, at age 34, he moved on to texas for health reasons. The county seat is hereford, which is known as the beef capital of the world. Oct 01, 2007 on page 3 under texas is a report datelined houston, december 9 stating in part. Smith first visited texas in 1817 but did not remain. Since 1935 the texas state directory has been a trusted resource and has been referred to as the bible. His parents were strict members of the baptist church, biography of smith deaf smith read more. Scout, spy, and texas hero virginia marsh roeder on. Today a county in texas is named for him as is, of all things, a brand of peanut butter from 1960 that was introduced in deaf smith county. He played a key role in the battle of san jacinto, in which texas won its independence from mexico on april 21, 1836.
I was stunned i did not know about this daring, bold hero of the alamo. This is a book that every responsible parent who call themselves texan should read to this little ones. The deaf smith oak tree, where smith spied on the mexican troops, is located on this property, also. Why does stryver continually criticize and belittle sydney carton for his social lapses from tales of two cities book 2 chapter 11. Books cotton texas railroads texas trips texas drives. Mystery of deaf smith s burial site intrigues fort bend county. Erastus deaf smith was born in duchess county, new york, on april 19, 1787, the son of chilaib and mary smith. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. The county was named after erastus deaf smith, a texas scout, guide, indian fighter and participant in the battle of san antonio and the battle of san jacinto. If he was around today we might call him, a yankee.
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