Erastus smith was the son of chilab and mary smith. Here is a complete, genuine historic newspaper with the following title, date and description. We have just received the intelligence of the death of deaf smith. The texian army had whet their appetite for battle in two skirmishes the previous day, and most had fallen asleep assuming that battle would not be long in coming the next day. Being one of the first to join the texas republican army in gonzales, his contributions as a spy, scout and soldier would influence the battle of concepcion, the renowned grass fight and the battle of san jacinto, he would also be the man. Deaf smith county is located on the texas new mexico border and has a very interesting history. 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. 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. Captain smith was the leader of general sam houstons scouts during the texas revolution, the war in which texas won its freedom from mexico. The smith family moved to mississippi when erastus was eleven years of age. Deaf smith county peanut butter city comforts, the blog.
Postcard image of the deaf smith monument in richmond, texas. This book is about the famous texas spy, erastus deaf smith. Ernie, the oldest book i have on this is the texas rangers by. Alias soapy smith by jeff smith is a massive biography of a notorious outlaw of texian patriot erastus deaf smith was the eyes and ears of sam houstons army during texan erwin evans smith is regarded as one of the greatest photographers of the daytoday. Because of his knowledge of both anglo and hispanic cultures and the terrain of texas, he served as a guide, scout, and spy.
Richmond, texas ap for amateur sleuths, theres nothing like a good whodunit to start the creative juices flowing. After he hears so much about the state of texas and how there are a lot of armadillos living there, arnie decides to leave the only home he has ever known and travel alone to texas. Erastus was in texas in 1821 for a short time for health reasons and returned in 1822. Erastus deaf smith was born in duchess county, new york, on april 19, 1787, the son of chilaib and mary smith. Yesterday i had a craving to try it again, out of curiosity and after so many years to see if it was as good as i remember. I am sure a teaspoonfull would unleash a flood of memories. At the request of deaf smith, the general wrote to john w. His company was based in hereford, deaf smith county, just west of amarillo in the texas panhandle. Baldwin, 19852012, dolph briscoe center for american history, the university of texas at austin. He was a man of few words, but was well known for his coolness in the presence of danger. Feb 15, 2012 erastus deaf smith little history via powerpoint converted into video. He immigrated to mississippi territory with his parents in 1798, and in 1821. Research genealogy for erastus smith of new york state, as well as other members of the smith family, on ancestry. Erastus deaf smith erastus deaf smith, born an american 17871837, is one of the most remembered revolutionary heroes who fought for texass independence.
A native new yorker named erastus smith was on his way back to his home in san antonio in 1836 when members of santa annas mexican army accosted him and his soninlaw, hendrick arnold. Texas patriot erastus deaf smith, was an american frontiersman noted for his part in the texas revolution and the army of the republic of texas. There was already an old structure on the land, when byrd lockhart surveyed the property in 1833. Baldwin for more than 30 years on the figure of erastus deaf smith.
Baldwin for more than 30 years on the figure of erastus deaf smith and his role in the texas revolution. 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 was born erastus smith in new york on april 19,1787. Despite this handicap, however, smith became one of sam houstons most reliable and most trusted scouts.
He did not know sign language or anything like that. The company was founded in 1960 by jesse frank ford, a texas farmer and advocate for natural foods. His hearing loss was not complete, but was significant after suffering an illness some years prior to the texas revolution. He fought in the grass fight and the battle of san jacinto. Traces the life of erastus deaf smith who became a famous army scout and spy for texas. The linked data service provides access to commonly found standards and vocabularies promulgated by the library of congress. On page 3 under texas is a report datelined houston, december 9 stating in part. Smith, erastus deaf smith born in new york state april 19, 1787, the son of chiliab and mary smith. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. He obviously focused on his talents to make his life better, rather than being limited by his difficulties. Joining up with other volunteers he served under another famous texan, erastus deaf smith. Erastus deaf smith erastus deaf smith, born an american. Arnie armadillo and the texas heroes erastus deaf smith.
Hence, history remembers erastus by the name of deaf smith. It is an excellent resource for teaching or learning about texas history. 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. Erastus deaf smith death in texas october 1, 2007 here is a complete, genuine historic newspaper with the following title, date and description. 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.
A childhood disease caused him to lose his hearing. A guide to the erastus deaf smith collection of steve c. 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. The words i read captured my attention and imagination, deaf smith, texas spy, died november 30, 1837. Mystery of deaf smiths 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. One of the largest counties in texas is named for captain erastus deaf smith, a deaf man.
The nine lives of deaf smith by griffis, faye campbell and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Digital book online from the portal to texas history. 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. If youre experiencing hearing loss, adjustments can make life easier. Hays distinguished himself in his military service and after the surrender of general santa ana, he served in various assignments for the texas republic, each time with distinction. The free standing monument has a bust image of smith at top with the following information etched in the stone. Apr 06, 2007 deaf smiths burial site is an intriguing mystery. Jun 15, 2015 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 general sam houston on the frontier. Deaf smith monument in richmond, texas the portal to. Erastus deaf smith erastus deaf smith was born in new york in 1787. Deaf smith county, texas genealogy familysearch wiki. His life as a scoutspy his life in texas in 1835, smith became a war hero.
As a scout, smith helped in guiding the texan armed forces across the land that he memorized from. May 20, 2015 jeffrey dean morgan, who delivers one of the standout performances in texas rising, thinks erastus deaf smith deserves better pr. The army scout who destroyed the bridge across vinces bayou. I dont believe erastus deaf smith was a man who really sought fame. Erastus dictionary definition, verses and bible references on the topic of erastus using smith s bible dictionary online.
Great deaf americans compare prices this book from deaf life press includes a chapter on smith. At the age of eleven or twelve he moved with his parents to natchez, mississippi territory. Deaf smith uh digital library university of houston. The deaf smith oak tree, where smith spied on the mexican troops, is located on this property, also. Smith was born in duchessco, new york 19 apr 1787, the son of chilab and mary smith. 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 adventures of arnie armadillo is about a lonely armadillo from missouri who longs to meet other armadillos. Following orders, deaf burned gonzales and scouted for general houston. Mystery of deaf smith s burial site intrigues fort bend county. Deaf smith news newspapers books scholar jstor august 2015 learn how and when to remove this template message. If interested to buy recently released book feb 2011. Douglas tilden michelangelo of the west juliette gordon low the first and best girl scout of. Erastus deaf smith april 19, 1787 november 30, 1837 was an american frontiersman. This edition is an accumulation of 30 years of studying and writing about deaf smith. There are chapters in books on deaf historic figures, plus entire books, written about erastus smith. Ba in american history, ma in special education and phd in theater history, theory and criticism from the university of texas at austin, dr. 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. Erastus deaf smith the eyes of the texas army william willard founder of indiana school for the deaf edmund booth fortyniner, journalist, and leader. This includes data values and the controlled vocabularies that house them. Scout, spy, and texas hero compare prices this book is by eakin press.
In 1798 his parents moved to mississippi and settled near natchez. Unfortunately, for the man that proved to be two of texass most vital organs, her eyes and ears, he was both going blind and deaf. After deaf and six men burned down vinces bridge, santa anna and his men were trapped and beaten at san jacinto. Jeffrey dean morgan, who delivers one of the standout performances in texas rising, thinks erastus deaf smith deserves better pr. Erastus smith, commonly known as deaf smith, is responsible for helping determine the history of texas.
A history of deaf smith county, 1964, by bessie patterson. Deaf smith moved freely between anglo and hispanic tejano societies, and was known to be a man of few words, fiercely loyal to his superiors and dedicated to the job at hand. 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. Erastus smith 17871837 erastus smith was born april 19, 1787 in duchess county, new york. Erasumus deaf smith was nicknamed deaf pronounced deef because he got sick in his early 20s which rendered him a severe hearing loss. Sam houston called him the eyes and ears of the texas army.
So i went to the store a leading natural food chain in seattle. Despite his significant hearing loss, smith made major contributions to his society. Nine lives of deaf smith by griffis faye campbell abebooks. The legend of texas 1986, the adventures of jim bowie 1958, the first texan 1956, man of conquest 1939. He apparently had a great love for his family and country.
Hearing loss and deafness treatment, coping, and more. The story of deaf smith a hero of the texas revolution. Deaf smith county, texas, 1982 by the deaf smith county historical society, a history book featuring local history, photographs, illustrations, and biographies. This is a biographical book written for the elementary and middle school student, teacher, andor librarian. In 1825 he helped plan and build the town of gonzales, but there was not to be peace in texas. Noon had passed on 21 april, yet nothing had happened. Erastus deaf smith was known as the texas spy during the texas revolution.
Scout, spy, and texas hero virginia marsh roeder on. A biography of erastus deaf smith written for juveniles and older children. Richmond, texas ap for amateur sleuths, theres nothing like a. Erastus smith was one in all the foremost celebrated patriots within the tx fight for independence. Baldwin spent more than 30 years researching and writing about texas revolution hero erastus deaf smith. The county named in his honor is called deaf smith county. Erastus deaf smith little history via powerpoint converted into video. Nov 29, 20 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. Erastus smith deaf smith american sign language asl.
Being one of the first to join the texas republican army in gonzalez, his contributions as a spy, scout, and soldier would influence the battle of concepcion, the renowned grass fight, and the battle of san jacinto. Although his loyalties were apparently divided at the outbreak of the texas revolution, when a mexican sentry refused to allow him to enter san antonio to visit his family, smith joined stephen f. His parents, chiliab and mary smith, moved to mississippi when he was a boy. He was well known for his coolness in the presence of danger. Deaf smith and the mexicana posted on february 26, 2017 february 27, 2017 by christy leos i remember sitting in my texas history class and hearing about the texas revolution, a sam houston biography was my major project of the year and the textbooks painted him as a war hero, a leader whod shed a tear when texas seceded from the union, i. Posts about erastus deaf smith written by le williams. Austin sent deaf to serve under general sam houston. In 1836, guadalupe and erastus smith sold the lower portion of this grant, including the cibolo crossing to byrd lockhart.
Erastus deaf pronounced deef smith was an admirable person in texas. Although he was hearing impaired, he became one of sam houstons most reliable and most trusted scouts. Smith has been acclaimed as both the eyes and ears of the texas army. Deaf smiths burial site is an intriguing mystery deaf. Deaf smith, incredible texas spy by clebourne huston book. A scout in the days of the texas revolution was much like a spy is today. Smith moved with his parents to mississippi territory at the age of eleven. Deaf smith was one of the most celebrated patriots in the texas fight for. After the war, deaf smith led a company of texas rangers. Smith, erastus deaf the handbook of texas online texas.
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