Llano County, Texas Jonas Dancer, a frontier preacher, numbered among the first settlers of Llano County. During May of 1860,some of the local citizens agreed to meet at a certain point for the purpose of blazing the ground to build a new church...
Young County, Texas During May of 1870, John Crow, who lived on Conner's Creek, about eight miles east of Graham, was plowing with oxen, named Ball and Bally and going from the house toward the creek. When he reached the turn of the row, and lifted...
Part of our in-depth series exploring the forts of Apacheria The following is from the book, Encyclopedia of Indian Wars, by Gregory F. Michno. Davidson Canyon 27 August 1872, Sonoita, Arizona: Despite warnings about daytime ambushes in Davidson...
Bandera County, Texas During 1866 David Cryer and Foster, were returning from Bandera to their homes in the Hondo Canyon, and were driving a two horse wagon loaded with supplies. When near the Sugar-Loaf Mountain, about ten miles south of Bandera...
Wise County, Texas About 1870, Mike Davis sent his son, Bud Davis, about 10 yards west of the house, to bring in a staked pony. The Indians captured Bud Davis, and took him and his horse away. About three miles further north, the savages attempted...
Palo Pinto County, Texas During 1864 a detachment of Capt. Wm. H. Culver's company followed an Indian trail from Erath, into Palo Pinto county. This trail passed the old salt works on Sunday Creek, about five miles west of Santo. James Daves, father...
Part of our in-depth series exploring the forts of Comancheria 15 September 1867; WaKeeney, Kansas: Sgt. Ed Davis and nine men of Company G, 10th Cavalry-"buffalo soldiers"-were guarding a railroad crew near the Saline River about 45 miles...
Lipscomb County, Texas Historical Marker Walnut Springs Park, south side of town on SH 144 Walnut Springs (1826-1881) Indian fighter, lawman and rancher. Settled on the Palo Pinto County frontier, 1854. Led neighbors in defending homes during Indian...
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