Texas- in the early 1800's Moses Austin began to try to colonize Texas. He became ill and turned the job over to his son,Stephen Fuller Austin. Stephen got the first 300 settlers there about 1832. He also was held prisoner in Mexico and became ill after that and really never recovered his health.
There are historical plaques at the State capital in Austin. Moses is called the Grandfather of Texas and Stephen is called the Father of Texas.
Stephen's sister, Emily Margaret Brown Austin Bryan Perry is my direct ancestor. Books have been written about all of them. it's nice having those in my book collection.
Peachpoint plantation is still in the family. (the original house was tiny-nothing like in the movies). the family cemetery is still there. at Jones Creek,near Freeport, where reunions are held.
Oh and my Mother was psychic. (hope i spelled that right)