Mustanger and Filibuster Killed

[Craig Tx]

From the Texas State Historical Association

Famed mustanger and filibuster killed

On this day in 1801, Philip Nolan, mustanger and filibuster, died at the hands of Mexican troops. It was not his first visit to Texas to acquire horses. He was also known to be carrying on illegal trade with the Indians. He left Natchez at the head of a body of well-armed men in October 1800 and made his way to the area north of Nacogdoches. He then proceeded to a now-unknown Central Texas site, where he erected a small fortification, including some corrals, and began capturing mustangs. He was killed at his fort on March 21, 1801, by troops from Nacogdoches sent out to intercept him. His men, captured and tried, spent years in prison for their part in Nolan's final expedition, the precise nature of which has not been satisfactorily explained.


Craig

[Uncle Russ]

..........the precise nature of which has not been satisfactorily explained.

WOW! now talking about a Cliff-Hanger!

   

Uncle Russ...

[Craig Tx]

Well Unca Russ you know as well as I do that the line between myth and history is often very blurry in Texas history.

After all, there is still debate of whether Sam Houston was actually acting on behalf of Andy "By Gawd" Jackson when Texas rose in rebellion.

Craig

[Uncle Russ]

Right Craig!
I suspect THAT question will also "always be around with no real satisfactory explanation" and, like ya said, there's that fine line between myth and history that will always remain blurry when it comes to Texas history.

Thanks for keeping this forum up'n running, I'm sure there's others that enjoy the reading as much as I do.

 

Uncle Russ...

[Craig Tx]

Well I sometimes feel kinda bad 'cause it looks like the Craig Texas history forum.  But then again, ain't nobody else havin' anything to say...

Craig

[Uncle Russ]

You just keep postin'...always a bad time of year right about this time, every year, what with income taxes coming on, spring clean-up, and all those honey-do's that never got done the last time the sun actually did shine a little bit.

Still yet, your personal participation on this forum can only be seen as OUTSTANDING as you truly know and understand the subject matter you present!

You don't get a lot of hits, other than a few snide remarks from fellow Texans like myself, who laugh with you rather that at what you write, and a few others who are truly interested in history, but overall, if I were to rate your forum against ANY of the other forums on this Board, it would definitely get an A+ right along with those getting all the hits.

And for that, I do thank you!

 

Uncle Russ...

[Riley/MN]

Like Russ said - don't be worried about folks not responding to your posts. I read every one of em, enjoy em, but just don't have much to say about em mostly. Believe me, if someone didn't like your posts - that's when you would hear about it!

[prairie dog]

Hey!  I enjoy reading these posts.  I just got nothing worth adding.

[Hank in WV]

What Riley said.

[Craig Tx]

Thanks y'all!  I appreciate the support!

Craig

[dmills]

Thanks y'all!  I appreciate the support!

Craig

Craig:

I learn something new every day on this topic.  Your unsung efforts are appreciated.

[greyhunter]

You do an outstanding forum Craig !! I for one, like to read your posts, and I hope ya don't run outa Texas history!

[Riley/MN]

You do an outstanding forum Craig !! I for one, like to read your posts, and I hope ya don't run outa Texas history!

But if ya do, would you consider moderatin any other topics...?

[Craig Tx]

Well sir, as long as the TSHA keeps sendin' their daily happens to me I'll be doin' alright.

I don't know if I could do as well with out someone feedin' me material....  ;-)

Craig

[Uncle Russ]

Quit kiddin yerself, Craig
You'd do just fine no matter what yer job wuz....I mean after all, you are indeed a Texan.

 :lol: ) [/size]

Uncle Russ...