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Rolland Nichols

Kerr County, Texas In 1858, Mr. Nichols lived about five miles west of Kerrville, on the beautiful Guadalupe River. While he was out turkey hunting with Jim Hampton and a friend named Hurt, Mr. Nichols told his companions he was going into the river...

Nocona’s 1860 Raid

Jack County, Texas Topics (click on a topic to jump to that section) John Brown | Gage Family | Landman Family | Mrs. Martha Sherman | Mrs. Martha Sherman (Second Story) | Further Activities of Indians During This Same Raid | Battle of Pease River...

Thomas Norris

Clay County, Texas During the early days, Clay County was noted for its ranches, and several of her ranchmen forfeited their lives in the hands of the Indians, while pursuing their chosen profession. During December 1865, Tom Norris was killed by...

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Michael Trevis

Michael has a BA in History & American Studies and an MSc in American History from the University of Edinburgh. He comes from a proud military family and has spent most of his career as an educator in the Middle East and Asia. His passion is...

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