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Table 2 attendees Russell Dart, Pat and Bill Sanders, John McCain, Peggy Roberts (John’s daughter), Michael Bailey, Brenda Hansen. 12 Jan 2019

25 Jan: Republic of Texas President Lamar Commemoration Ceremony, Morton Cemetery, Richmond, TX. Contact: Charles.Kelly@fortbendcountytx.gov

5-6 Feb: The Texian Rally, Crystal Theater in historic downtown Gonzales, TX. Keynote speaker Chet Garner, aka TheDaytripper, will share his travel experiences with you.

23 Feb: George Washington Birthday Parade, 9 AM – 12 PM, San Bernardo Ave., Laredo, TX

2 Mar: Texas Independence Day, 183rd Anniversary Commemoration, 10:30 AM, Sam Houston Monument, 5555 Hermann Park Dr., Houston, TX 77030. Contact Tom Green: 713-340-1965

2-3 Mar: Brazoria Heritage Day, 10 AM. 202-208 Smith St., Brazoria, TX. Fun for all ages!

5-7 Apr: 124th TXSSAR Annual Conference, Austin, TX. Omni Southpark Hotel, $135/night Apr 4 – 7 if book by 19 Feb.

The Texas Declaration of Independence was signed at Washington-on-the-Brazos on March 2, 1836. The 59 signers, including General Sam Houston and 52 other American-born representatives, met in this large frame blacksmith shop. This day was also Sam Houston's birthday. He was born in 1793 in Virginia. Houston became Governor of Tennessee, was the 1st and 3rd President of the Republic of Texas, was 7th Governor of the State of Texas and was a US Senator from Texas.

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Mouth of Colorado River

Mouth of the Colorado River near Matagorda, TX at the Gulf of Mexico

Colorado River at Mount Bonnell

Mount Bonnell, also known as Covert Park, is a prominent point alongside the Lake Austin portion of the Colorado River in Austin, Texas. It has been a popular tourist destination since the 1850s. The mount provides a vista for viewing the city of Austin, Lake Austin, and the surrounding hills.

Colorado River at Regency Bridge

The Regency Bridge, locally known as the "Swinging Bridge," is a one-lane suspension bridge over the Colorado River in Texas. It is located at the intersection of Mills County Road 433 and San Saba County Road 137, both gravel roads, near a small community called Regency. The bridge saddles the Colorado River between Mills and San Saba counties.

Some Compatriots have more than one Patriot ancestor. A Patriot proven after the initial one used to achieve SAR membership is called a Supplemental Patriot. Below are listed Compatriots with their Supplemental Patriot(s). (Note: In some instances, a supplemental patriot is listed next to a compatriot on the main page to the left. This can occur when the supplemental has the same surname as the compatriot.)

Compatriot Russell Dart – Patriot Hezekiah Learned

Compatriot Carl Wiggins – Patriot Memucan Hunt

Announcing Constitution Day Signing Celebration with Bells Across America 17 Sep 2018. "Click" to read.

A citizen standing next to the West Columbia, TX Mayor Laurie Kincannon holds the Proclamation

Mayor Laurie Kincannon reads the Proclamation

Proclamation proclaims that the week of Sep 17th - Sep 23rd as Constitution Week (top half). "Click" to read.

Proclamation proclaims that the week of Sep 17th - Sep 23rd as Constitution Week (bottom half). "Click" to read.

Columbia Historical Museum Curator and Past President, Cradle of Texas Chapter #33, Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution Michael Bailey addresses the audience

A Columbia Historical Museum member describes some items of historical significance

Michael Bailey in the uniform of a Revolutionary War patriot

Members of the Brazoria Historical Militia with Mayor Laurie Kincannon

The Brazoria Historical Militia honors the signing of the constitution with a musket salute

Bells ring all across America at 3 PM to signal the signing of the American Constitution

More ringing bells

Cradle of Texas Chapter #33 TXSSAR Past Presidents Michael Bailey and Arnold Seidule attend the Constitution Day Signing / Bells Across America Celebration at the Columbia Historical Museum, West Columbia, TX 17 Sep 2018

Refreshments anyone!