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Post by Del Groves on Feb 22, 2012 20:11:24 GMT -5
Thank you - I posted a direct link to Wiliam's family group record (which contains a link to our monograph) to help ensure inquiring folks would take the time to view his genealogy and thus not have to search the website to find his record, as there is no back-link in the pdf file.
Regardless, we hope folks enjoy reading about William and his (our) families.
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Post by Hollowhorn on Feb 24, 2012 16:01:27 GMT -5
Thank's for that history, Del. Very well produced with lots of notes & links. Excellent work.
Is it confirmed / accepted that John Harris was a cousin of David Crockett?
Mods, should this thread be moved to 'Alamo History'?
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Post by Del Groves on Feb 25, 2012 14:27:45 GMT -5
I haven't investigaed the Harris/Crockett connection as was not the focus of our monograph; might be interesting for someone to pursue. I have looked more at the possible connections of the Travis/Summers families and though not proven, I believe it quite likely the families knew [of] each other, at least. I didn't know anything about the settlement of the Old Southwest but since have read some books which were a big help in understanding the impetus for settlement there, especially the mass exodus from SC to AL, MS, etc. and then on to Texas. One such book by William Davis is " Way Through the Wilderness: The Natchez Trace and the Civilization of the Southern Frontier". Davis is the same author of "Three Roads to the Alamo" [see an interview with him about this book at: www.tamu.edu/faculty/ccbn/dewitt/adp/central/books/interview/wcdavis.html]. Another book recommended to me (have not yet read) is: "The Old Southwest, 1795-1830: Frontiers in Conflict" by Thomas Dionysius Clark.
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Post by Del Groves on Mar 6, 2012 12:53:06 GMT -5
Hi William,
By now you've read the monograph that I and Harry Windham authored. I would like to discuss your Summers lineage as many of my clan migrated to NC and some on to TN from there. While I don't currently recognize your ancestors that is not to say that they are not related to mine. I've only recently begun to concentrate on the KY & TN Summers kin so my data is not exhaustive, by no means.
If interested, please contact me we can explore our possible connections.
info@ourfamilysaga.com
Thanks
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Post by Del Groves on Feb 7, 2013 8:34:14 GMT -5
Hello, Since my original posts (in this category and another), I and fellow researcher Harry Glen Windham have completed our research on the ancestry of William E Summers, Immortal 32, and his brother Henry C G Summers. Our monograph is entitled: "William E. Summers (1811-1836), History & Genealogy: Pioneer, Revolutionary, Ranger, Alamo Hero as Member of the Immortal 32" and is available for viewing at my website: ourfamilysaga.com/getperson.php?personID=I3549&tree=ourfam001Our research proves that William E Summers was born in Edgefield District, South Carolina, as were Alamo defenders Travis and Bonham. Our determination of his birthplace contradicts the long-held assumption that he was born in Tennessee. William and Henry were sons of Jesse Summers and Sarah 'Sallie' Coate(s). This family moved from South Carolina to Clarke Co, Alabama about 1820/21; brothers William and Henry eventually moved on to Texas. Mr. Windham and I are cousins to William and Henry. On my website, interested persons can investigate more fully the genealogy of our Summers and related families. Our monograph has been well received. We have met with the Alamo who will soon undertake to change their museum plaques to indicate William's birthplace in South Carolina. Additionally, the Texas Historical Commission has approved and funded a roadside historical marker to be placed next year near William's and Henry's intersecting 1835 Mexican land grants near Hallettsville, Texas. I welcome any comments, feedback, or inquires either in this forum or through my website. In particular, I would like to hear from any Summers or related kin. Wanted to give everyone an update. We expected the historical roadside marker to placed in 2012 but that has been delayed due to budgetary constraints. Last week we were again contacted by the Historical Commission staff. We are presently discussing the final narrative to be on the roadside marker; once completed the wording will be submitted to the foundry for casting of the marker. We do not know when the casting will be done and we anticipate a dedication ceremony later this summers/early fall. We have been informed that a local historical society has expressed a desire to host the ceremony. I will endeavor to post here more info as it becomes available. Meanwhile, any of you might want to attend the ceremony may wish to email me and express your interest and I will send a notification email to you with details when received. Kind regards, Del Groves
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Post by Del Groves on Mar 20, 2014 12:33:54 GMT -5
Hello, Since my original posts (in this category and another), I and fellow researcher Harry Glen Windham have completed our research on the ancestry of William E Summers, Immortal 32, and his brother Henry C G Summers. Our monograph is entitled: "William E. Summers (1811-1836), History & Genealogy: Pioneer, Revolutionary, Ranger, Alamo Hero as Member of the Immortal 32" and is available for viewing at my website: ourfamilysaga.com/getperson.php?personID=I3549&tree=ourfam001Our research proves that William E Summers was born in Edgefield District, South Carolina, as were Alamo defenders Travis and Bonham. Our determination of his birthplace contradicts the long-held assumption that he was born in Tennessee. William and Henry were sons of Jesse Summers and Sarah 'Sallie' Coate(s). This family moved from South Carolina to Clarke Co, Alabama about 1820/21; brothers William and Henry eventually moved on to Texas. Mr. Windham and I are cousins to William and Henry. On my website, interested persons can investigate more fully the genealogy of our Summers and related families. Our monograph has been well received. We have met with the Alamo who will soon undertake to change their museum plaques to indicate William's birthplace in South Carolina. Additionally, the Texas Historical Commission has approved and funded a roadside historical marker to be placed next year near William's and Henry's intersecting 1835 Mexican land grants near Hallettsville, Texas. I welcome any comments, feedback, or inquires either in this forum or through my website. In particular, I would like to hear from any Summers or related kin. Wanted to give everyone an update. We expected the historical roadside marker to placed in 2012 but that has been delayed due to budgetary constraints. Last week we were again contacted by the Historical Commission staff. We are presently discussing the final narrative to be on the roadside marker; once completed the wording will be submitted to the foundry for casting of the marker. We do not know when the casting will be done and we anticipate a dedication ceremony later this summers/early fall. We have been informed that a local historical society has expressed a desire to host the ceremony. I will endeavor to post here more info as it becomes available. Meanwhile, any of you might want to attend the ceremony may wish to email me and express your interest and I will send a notification email to you with details when received. Kind regards, Del Groves In response to our monograph on the history and genealogy of William E Summers, the Texas Historical Commission has had cast and installed an historical roadside marker with a dedication ceremony scheduled for 03May2014 at Ezzell Elementary School, Hallettsville, TX. If interested, see my website at ourfamilysaga.com : William E Summers (1811-1836) Immortal 32 for more information and a map and directions to the ceremony. Those persons intending to come to the ceremony are requested to contact me with the total number in their party.
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