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  THE TEXAS RANGERS In the early 1800’s, Texas  was thinly populated and could not afford a regular army.  Noah Smithwick wrote: “so, the government provided for their protection as best it could with the means at its disposal, graciously … Continue reading →

                       OUR FAMILY MILITARY HISTORY   Researching family history on the internet is like playing slot machines.  I can search the internet for weeks, seeking information on a great-great ancestor, without … Continue reading →