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Savages Wound J.B. Slaughter

The next morning before the break of day, and after the fight at the Fuller Millsap place, mentioned in the preceding section, John B. Slaughter, son of Rev. Geo. W. Slaughter, who lived in the eastern edge of Palo Pinto, heard the dogs barking and...

Miss Charles by Jeff Guinn

Back to Fort Clark Posted on Sun, Sep. 15, 2002 Miss Charles speaks FIRST OF TWO EXCERPTS FROM "OUR LAND BEFORE WE DIE" Jeff Guinn Star-Telegram Staff Writer One day in summer 1994, Star-Telegram Books Editor Jeff Guinn headed to...

William Jenkins

Mills County, Texas During the March raids of 1860, the Indians stole horses of Wm. Jenkins, who ranched in Mills County, about one and half miles east of Center City. Early the next morning, Mr. Jenkins and John Wills trailed the Indians eight...

Sam B. Jennings

Lampasas County, Texas Sam Jennings, who lived about one mile north of the town of Adamsville, in Lampasas County, repeatedly tied one of his favorite horses under the unfloored porch of his dwelling. One bright moonlight night, about 1868, when...

Independence Rock

Part of our in-depth series exploring Sioux Nation Forts Pioneers traveling to Oregon, California, Utah and Pony Express riders carrying the mail across the nation all knew Independence Rock as one of the most important landmarks on their journey...

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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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