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Palm Sunday, March 27, 1836 was the blackest day in Texas history. Captured Texas prisoners at La Bahia were told they would be freed to go home but their treacherous Mexican guards had a brutal surprise planned for them.

THEY WERE TO BE EXECUTED

THE GOLIAD MASSACRE
REMEMBER THE ALAMO

By Vera Holding

FACTUAL REPRESENTATION
NOT RETREAD HISTORY

Quick now, answer this history quiz.

Which had more Texans killed?
The Alamo or Goliad?
Ever heard of the Red Rover Company?

Folks, if you answered Goliad, you were correct. Goliad had 300 killed, the Alamo 182. As a matter of fact, the author here says that the massacre at Goliad was more of a primary motivation for the fierce Texas victory at San Jacinto than the defeat at the Alamo. And how about the Red Rover Company..There follows, Texas history that I had not read before and I am a born and bred Texan. Here is the story entitled

THE GOLIAD MASSACRE

By Vera Holding

Please read this. There were many a western story published – the common ones about Cowboys and Indians are listed on Ebay every day but the rarer ones about the Battles for Texas Independence are seldom found. Collectors treasure them and their price guide value rises every day. They are hard to find. I hunt them out because really the better, untold and rarer stories were published in the rest.

Here’s one of ‘em.

FOLLOWING PURCHASE AND PAYMENT, IF YOU WILL WRITE ME OF YOUR SPECIAL NAME OR INTEREST, I WILL DO A FREE SEARCH OF MY WEBSITE AND UNINDEXED STORIES AND NAMES.
WWW.GENEALOGYIMAGESOFHISTORY.COM
IF I FIND SOMETHING THAT I THINK MERITS YOUR INTEREST, I WILL WRITE A REVIEW AND PLACE IT ON EBAY AND GIVE YOU NOTICE AND A HEAD START TO
BUYITNOW!

Following my retirement, I have dedicated my remaining hours to indexing the Genealogy of our western heroes. During my research, I discovered that thousands of our kinfolk lay unfound and unrecognized on some book dealer’s shelf gathering dust. Because Old Western History and Memorabilia was printed before computer indexing, I index every item I sell.

This complete index will be bound and included in this offering at no additional cost.
Humbly, I am trying to keep our history alive.
I hope you appreciate the effort.

THE GOLIAD MASSACRE

By Vera Holding

Sooner or later - Genealogists are going to realize that their family kinfolks are laying on some dealer's dusty shelves. If I can contribute to finding one little name or photo of that long lost ancestor you have been waiting to find, - its worth all the time I spend.
ANCESTORS INDEXED HEREIN, CIRCA: 1836 era
ANCESTOR’S LOCATION: Texas, Mexico
GENEALOGY NAMES INDEXED w * INDICATING PICTURE:
BOWIE, James “Jim” – legendary western hero
CHEROKEE INDIANS
COOPER, Dillard – Texas prisoner lined up to be executed
COS, de Martin Perfecto – Mexican General
DUSANGUE, Francis J., Captain of Texans under General Sam Houston
FANNIN, J. W., Colonel – American Commander at Goliad
GRANT, Doctor – leader of 25 Texans who were captured and executed by the Mexicans
HAMILTON, Isaac – Sergeant of the Red Rovers Company – lined up for execution - escaped
HOLDING, Vera – distinguished western author of this story
HOLSINGER, Captain – Mexican Commander
HOUSTON, Sam – U. S. Congressman – Governor of Tennessee – later General of the Republic of Texas Army and legendary hero figure of Texas Independence
HUNTER, Isaac – Texas Second Sergeant and prisoner
JACKSON, Andrew – President of the United States
KING, Captain – Texas commander at Refugio – later caught with his men and executed
MYAN INDIANS
PANCHITA, Angela – Mexican Senorita called the “Angel” by the Texas prisoners
PENNER, Robert – Mexican Prisoner executed
PORTILLA, Colonel and Commander of the Mexican Army which was under commander of General Urrea
SANTA ANNA, de Antonio Lopez – ( Called the Napoleon of the West) -Dictator-President of Mexico
STOWERS, John – Captain of the Texans who rigged up an infernal machine which could fire 68 flintlocks muskets simultaneously
URREA, Commander of the Mexican Army at La Bahia
PICTURES AND DESCRIPTIONS w * INDICATING PICTURE:

Picture 1) – Drawing of Mexican Soldier *
Picture 2) – Photo of Drawing of Mexican Massacre of prisoners iof Goliad *
Picture 3) – Drawing of Soldiers *
Picture 4) – Drawing of Photo of the fall of the Alamo*
Picture 5) – Drawing of Mexican slaughter at Alamo *
Picture 6) – Photo entitled The Garrison Chapel at Mission La Bahia *

PLACES AND THINGS PROMINENTLY MENTIONED w * INDICATING PICTURE:
Alabama
Alamo
Bahia
Coleto Creek
Goliad
Gonzales, Texas
Guadalupe Victoria
La Bahia, Texas
Lynch’s Ferry
Matagordo Bay
Mexican Infantry
Mexico
Mission La Bahia
Morgan Point
New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans Volunteers, U. S. Army
Red Rovers Company
Refugio
Remember The Alamo
Remember The Maine
Rio Grande River
San Antonio, Texas
San Jacinto
San Jacinto River
San Patricio, Texas
Sim’s Bayou
Tennessee
U. S. Army Volunteers
Victoria
Vince’s Bridge
War of Independence
Washington-on-the-Brazos, Texas
Yucatan
THE GOLIAD MASSACRE

By Vera Holding

OLD GOLIAD MEMORABILIA
IS RAPIDLY DISAPPEARING

While others clip ads from magazines, I save history. It’s a shame that our past is being lost. It’s as simple as that.

My wife kids me that after I find a piece I like, buy it, read it, research it, take a picture, scan it, write the blurb, pay the Ebay entry fee and commission, that I end up making about 50 cents an hour. But, OH HOW I LOVE THIS OLD WESTERN HISTORY. What a story, Rare Story!!! Great Pictures. You will love it as it was published in this old, complete and seldom found western magazine of many years ago. The issue is in excellent condition, the cover is pristine and in vibrant color.
As clearly stated in my description, this is featured story in a rarely found and seldom read unusual and complete western magazine. I don't give out name of publication or date because I have caught competitors copying my index and work and trying to sell it as theirs. I hope you understand.
You don't see this kind anymore. Excellent condition. First class postage will be $3.50. Priority Mail will be $4.75 The picture shown is smaller than the actual size. This item won will be packaged in a protective plastic sleeve surrounded by heavy cardboard to prevent folding, wear, damage or moisture. International mailing at cost, U.S.Dollar funds only. Texans must pay applicable sales tax. Thanks, Tom

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