Ma and Pa Ferguson both left a mark in history when they were Texas governor. I would like to cover who they were, what they did, when it happened, and why they are important. Miriam Amanda Wallace also known as Ma Ferguson born June 13, 1875 in Bell County Texas. Once she graduated high school she attended college at Baylor college for women in Belton. She is also the first women to be Texas governor and the first women to have two separate terms.
where it crosses Bowie 's Mill Road (Turnertown Road), nine miles northwest of Franklin, Logan County (now Simpson County), Kentucky, probably on April 10, 1796. He was the son of Reason (or Rezin) and Elve Ap-Catesby Jones (or Johns) Bowie. In 1794 Reason Bowie had moved his family from Tennessee to Logan County, where he farmed and operated a gristmill with the help of eight slaves. In February 1800 he moved to Madrid, in what is now Missouri. On May 2, 1801, at Rapides, Louisiana, Reason Bowie and his brothers David, Rhesa, and John swore allegiance to the Spanish government.
Daniel Golaszewski November 11, 2015 Sleuthing the Alamo Davy Crockett's Last Stand and Other Mysteries of the Texas Revolution Sleuthing the Alamo by James E. Crisp is a great book that I personally recommend for anyone to read especially the history fanatics. Crisp takes the readers on a adventure to uncover the truth about racism, Sam Houston, David Crockett’s death and the Texas Revolution. James Crisp focus throughout the book is to uncover the truth about the Texas Revolution and how racism was a consequence because of it. He wants to remove the myths from Texas history. Crisp really gets the readers to step into his shoes by explaining the steps he takes to examine the documents.
Born on November 10, 1846 in Lavaca County, Texas, David O. Dodd was an apart of the Arkansas youth during the American Civil War. He was executed on January 8, 1864 at the age of 17 for spying in the war. He was traveling Little Rock to deliver letters to some of his father’s business associates and then was to return to his family that were located in Camden, Arkansas. He entered Federally-owned area and was questioned because he did not have a pass. He was found carrying a notebook that had locations of the federal troops in the area.
Bowie was born in logan county, kentucky 1796, april 10. The bowie family always moved to a small town, farm, or piece of land.they first moved to missouri then in 1802 they moved to louisiana where he spent most of his childhood. James bowie was raised and baptized in a catholic church. At the age of thirteen jims father rezin bowie fought in the american revolution. In the lands they moved to there were no schools.
Among those heroes was a man, James Bowie, also known as Jim Bowie. His legacy has remained strong over the years and his story impresses everyone who hears it. James Bowie was born on either March or April 10, 1796. He was born to Rezin and Elve Bowie in Terrapin Creek, Kentucky. When James was young, his father and his siblings swore allegiance to the Spanish government.
Travis sent a dispatch to goliad asking fannin to help. On march 6 the mexicans attacked before dawn and all 188 soldiers of the alamo perished. Bowie laid in his cot with several shots to the head. I got all this information from (‘James Bowie’). James Bowie.
“I weep for the liberty of my country when I see at this early day of its successful experiment that corruption has been imputed to many members of the House of Representatives, and the rights of the people have been bartered for promises of office.” Andrew Jackson was an American war hero during the Revolutionary War as well as general in the war of 1812. He was the seventh president of the United States and the founder of the modern Democratic party. Andrew Jackson was born on March 15, 1767 into a family of Irish immigrants. He was raised in Carolina by a widowed mother and at the age of 13, Jackson signed up to help the American militia during the American Revolution working as a courier, taking messages between troops and leaders.
Andrew Jackson a farmer, politician, judge, soldier, prosecutor, and most import the seventh president of the United States of America. He was a strong supporter of the Democratic party and helped it in its establishment of the party. He was born on March 15, 1767 in North or South Carolina. It was never confirmed which State he was actually born in and both claim him as their own. During Andrew's early life, he lived in North Carolina.
Jazz was born in New Orleans about 100 years ago (early 20th century), but its roots can be found in the musical traditions of both Africa and Europe. In fact, some people say that jazz is a union of African and European music. Most legends are known for excelling in a specific field or for doing something so impactful on the world that they will be remembered for ages. What set Louis Armstrong apart from others considered to be legends is that he did this multiple times throughout his life and with ease. Over time there have been many people that have impacted the world and society we live in.
Andrew Jackson became the first US Representative from Tennessee in 1796 and later the first Senator and State Supreme Court Judge. Prior to Andrew Jackson’s Presidency, a couple of events took place in the United States such as The Battle of New Orleans in 1815 in which Jackson was a Major General, defending New Orleans from the British Force during the War of 1812 becoming a national hero. During Jackson’s earlier career, he had acted violently. While he grew up, he developed a strict code of honor and tendency to personalize disputes, leading to as many as eight duels. He was engaged in notorious battles and because of his personality, he had made many enemies, including Henry Clay.
Andrew Jackson was a very controversial character and many people either loved or hated him. Andrew Jackson was the seventh President of the United States of America and has done many things during his presidency. Jackson was born on March 15, 1767 and died June 8, 1845. He has accomplished many things throughout his life even before he became president. Before his presidency, he helped in the Revolutionary War to gain our independence.
Andrew Jackson did not follow the same path to presidency as a his predecessors, all of whom were born into rich and powerful families. Jackson was born to immigrants and grew up very poor, never attending college. His childhood contributed to him wanting to help out those who were poor as well. Despite his poverty and lack of college education, Jackson was able to make a name for himself in Tennessee, a frontier state at the time. He helped create the Tennessee state constitution, and worked his way through the ranks politically, becoming a House Representative in 1796 and Senator in 1797.
Who else has dedicated their personal time towards the community and the public society? Dikembe Mutombo has lived out a number of the eight Beatitudes recorded in the Bible. By being generous to the community of the Congo and following example of God. Mutombo not only dedicated his time to play NBA, he helped out the Congo community and donated a lot of money. Mutombo always had a great dedication to learn more about God and devoted most of his time to humanitarian work.
Wild Bill Hickok had a large impact on American history because of his life and death. During Wild Bill Hickok’s life he was many things such as, an actor, gambler, lawman, and a marksman specialists. A legend during his life and considered one of the American west’s premier gunfighters James Butler (Wild Bill) Hickok was born May 27, 1837, in Troy Grove, Illinois.
