Jun 15, 2015 for example, jeffrey dean morgans character erastus deaf smith was a real texas ranger who did in fact fight in the texas revolution and help general sam houston on the frontier. The words i read captured my attention and imagination, deaf smith, texas spy, died november 30, 1837. One of the largest counties in texas is named for captain erastus deaf smith, a deaf man. Before smiths death in 1837 he raised a company of texas rangers and defeated a. Erastus deaf smith 17871837 erastus smith was hearing impared. The smith family moved to mississippi when erastus was.
He moved to texas in 1908 from oklahoma and to deaf smith county in march of 1943 from wellington. Erastus smith, commonly known as deaf smith, is responsible for helping determine the history of texas. The popularity of television shows like csi and 24 bear witness to americas love of a good mystery. He was deaf and helped texas to be independent from mexico in 1780s. Erastus deaf smith why he is famous facts famous quote education adulthood challenges he faced he fought in the texas revolutionary war while he was deaf. Although he was hearing impaired, he became one of sam houstons most reliable and most trusted scouts. He was a man of few words, but was well known for his coolness in the presence of danger. Smith first moved to texas in 1821 where he married a hispanictexan tejana named guadalupe ruiz duran. Erastus deaf smith was born april 19, 1787 in dutchess county, new york and lost most of his hearing due to a childhood illness. The free standing monument has a bust image of smith at top with the following information etched in the stone. Apr 19, 2014 erastus deaf smith april 19, 1787 november 30, 1837 was an american frontiersman noted for his part in the texas revolution and the army of the republic of texas. Smith sided with the americans because, when he tried to return home to his family in san antonio a mexican soldier refused to let him back in. Circa 1935, earls court, london tornado smith, who entertains the crowds at olympia with his wall of death ride, is seen riding a pennyfarthing on the earls court road.
In 1836, guadalupe and erastus smith sold the lower portion of this grant, including the cibolo crossing to byrd lockhart. Smith was a resident of sanford, north carolina at the time of passing. In some accounts, it was referred to as consumption most likely, tuberculosis which may have contributed to his death, though contemporary. The last engagement before the texans stormed the town came erastus deaf smith. In 1825 he helped plan and build the town of gonzales, but there was not to be peace in texas. Apr 12, 2016 today a county in texas is named for him as is, of all things, a brand of peanut butter from 1960 that was introduced in deaf smith county. Erastus smith is a family medicine doctor in sanford, nc.
In 1798 his parents moved to mississippi and settled near natchez. On that day, scout erastus deaf smith rode into the texan encampment with the news that mexican cavalry with pack animals were approaching. The smith family moved to mississippi when erastus was eleven years of age. Maintained by savingrecordsforourfuture contributor 47454702. His services as a scout and spy during the revolution were invaluable to the success of the texas army, a point reiterated by sam houston, who upon hearing of smiths death proclaimed, a man, more marker for deaf smith in richmond, tx erected 1931. Biographies of smith erastus and more smith erastus biography. If interested to buy recently released book feb 2011. At the age of eleven years he emigrated with his parents to the mississippi territory, and settled near natchez. Some or all works by this author are in the public domain in the united states because they were published before january 1, 1925. The deaf smith oak tree, where smith spied on the mexican troops, is located on this property, also. He obviously focused on his talents to make his life better, rather than being limited by his difficulties.
Erastus smith, family medicine doctor in sanford, nc. May 29, 2007 erastus smith, commonly known as deaf smith, is responsible for helping determine the history of texas. Now actress silk smitha is in the lime light after 12 years of her death. There was immediate rapport between omar din, whose 5 year old daughter is deaf, and cath smith, who has many years experience in deaf education, social work and interpreting. He apparently had a great love for his family and country. View sales history, tax history, home value estimates, and overhead views.
Smith was born on april 18, 1947 and passed away on friday, december 30, 2016 dr. Apr 06, 2007 deaf smiths burial site is an intriguing mystery. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover erastus. Texas patriot erastus deaf smith, was an american frontiersman noted for his part in the texas revolution and the army of the republic of texas. Oct 01, 2007 here is a complete, genuine historic newspaper with the following title, date and description. Erastus smith known as deaf smith because he was hard of hearing was the son of chilish and mary smith and was born in the state of new york on april 19th, 1787. At the age of eleven or twelve he moved with his parents to natchez, mississippi territory. Back worn around edge of picture plain brown paper covers all backside of the frame and picture backing. We have just received the intelligence of the death of deaf smith. There was already an old structure on the land, when byrd lockhart surveyed the property in 1833.
Erastus smith loan officer tripoint mortgage linkedin. Ben milam was killed at the door of that structure at about the same time. On page 3 under texas is a report datelined houston, december 9 stating in part. He was well known for his coolness in the presence of danger. After the war, deaf smith led a company of texas rangers. Smith, whom governor henry smith called well known to the army for his vigilance and meritorious acts, remained. Erastus first visited texas in 1817, he returned in. Austin sent deaf to serve under general sam houston. Obituaries and death notices of deaf smith county, texas. Because of his steady source of information and his detailed reports, deaf smith soon became know as the number one spy for the texas army. Front black and white drawing of erastus deaf smith wearing a jacket and tie. Following orders, deaf burned gonzales and scouted for general houston. Deaf smith county, usgenweb texas archives search online deaf smith county, texas obituaries, deaths, cemetery and other records. Erastus smith was the son of chilab and mary smith.
Smiths phone number, address, insurance information, hospital affiliations and more. Erastus deaf smith april 19, 1787 november 30, 1837 was an american frontiersman. The county was named for erastus deaf smith 17871837, a partially deaf scout and soldier who served in the texas revolution. I wonder if the course of texas history would have been different if that mexican sentry had allowed him to visit his family during the siege of san antonio. On that day, scout erastus deaf smith rode into the texan encampment with the news that mexican cavalry with pack animals were.
But mostly deaf smith is remembered as a hero from the storied battle of san jacinto and as one of the lone star republics greatest patriots. Erastus smith deaf smith american sign language asl. Jul 02, 2015 erastus deaf pronounced deef smith was an admirable person in texas rising and one in which the character of the individual may closely match the one portrayed in the miniseries. His parents were strict members of the baptist church. He is currently licensed to practice medicine in north carolina. While gps technology allows us to pinpoint any location on the planet, mark the location, and share it with others, waymarking is the toolset for categorizing and adding unique information for that location. Postcard image of the deaf smith monument in richmond, texas. Deaf smith is famous for the important role he played in the texas revolution. Erastus deaf smi th april 19, 1787 november 30, 1837 was an american frontiersman noted for his part in the texas revolution and the army of the republic of texas. I dont believe erastus deaf smith was a man who really sought fame. Mar 30, 2007 he was deaf and helped texas to be independent from mexico in 1780s. Daniel smith in new york ny 698 records found whitepages. Erastus deaf smith little history via powerpoint converted into video.
Hence, history remembers erastus by the name of deaf smith. Smith deceased family tree on geni, with over 200 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. In 1876 the state legislature identified and named the county, but it was not organized until 1890, with the town of laplata as the original county seat. He fought in the grass fight and the battle of san jacinto. In colloquial and simple language, houston author jo harper recreated the life of erastus smith who walked to texas from mississippi with his hornless cows and consumption.
His hearing loss was not complete, but was significant after suffering an illness some years prior to the texas revolution. This time just because of a director thiruppathi raja, who put. Unfortunately, for the man that proved to be two of texass most vital organs, her eyes and ears, he was both going blind and deaf. Beginning in october 1835, texans laid siege to the town of bexar san antonio. Smith, erastus deaf the handbook of texas online texas. He is wearing a learner plate and his bike is advertising his wall of death act.
Erastus deaf smith, born an american 17871837, is one of the most remembered revolutionary heroes who fought for texass independence. Erastus smith 17871837 erastus smith was born april 19, 1787 in duchess county, new york. The story of deaf smith a hero of the texas revolution. The county was named for erastus deaf smith 17871837, a partiallydeaf scout and soldier who served in the texas revolution.
Erastus smith, family medicine doctor in sanford, nc us. Temple university school of medicine medicalschool. Deaf smiths burial site is an intriguing mystery deaf. Today a county in texas is named for him as is, of all things, a brand of peanut butter from 1960 that was introduced in deaf smith county. On december 8, 1835, deaf smith guided the texas troops into san antonio. Despite his significant hearing loss, smith made major contributions to his society. Deaf smith news newspapers books scholar jstor august 2015 learn how and when to remove this template message. Deaf smith county texas genealogy and history presented by. Smith moved with his parents to mississippi territory at the age of eleven. Genealogy profile for norman smith norman smith deceased genealogy genealogy for norman smith deceased family tree on geni, with over. View phone numbers, addresses, public records, background check reports and possible arrest records for daniel smith in new york ny.
Smith has been acclaimed as both the eyes and ears of the texas army. Tornado smith posts a letter while riding penny farthing bicycle. He was born erastus smith in new york on april 19,1787. Smith died in richmond, texas, at age of 50, at the home of randall jones. He fought at the grass fight and the battle of san jacinto. Smith, erastus deaf smith born in new york state april 19, 1787, the son of chiliab and mary smith.
Erastus smith, better known as deaf smith, was the son of chiliab and mary smith, and was born in new york on the 19th of april 1787. Fans in attendance at san diego comiccon this past thursday were treated to an eerie new clip from death note, the remake of the popular manga and anime franchise coming to netflix on august 25. A childhood disease caused him to lose his hearing. For example, jeffrey dean morgans character erastus deaf smith was a real texas ranger who did in fact fight in the texas revolution and help general sam houston on the frontier. Genealogy profile for norman smith norman smith deceased genealogy genealogy for norman smith deceased family tree on geni, with over 200 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. Despite this handicap, however, smith became one of sam houstons most reliable and most trusted scouts. Deaf smith was one of the most celebrated patriots in the texas fight for. Erastus deaf smith was born in duchess county, new york, on april 19, 1787, the son of chilaib and mary smith. Here is a complete, genuine historic newspaper with the following title, date and description. Richmond, texas ap for amateur sleuths, theres nothing like a good whodunit to start the creative juices flowing. Being one of the first to join the texas republican army in gonzalez, his contributions as a spy, scout, and soldier would influence the battle of concepcion, the renowned grass fight, and the battle of.
View erastus smiths profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. This category includes civil, church, cemetery, obituary, and other death related collections. At the age of eleven years, he emigrated with his parents to the mississippi territory and settled near natchez. Erastus deaf pronounced deef smith was an admirable person in texas rising and one in which the character of the individual may closely match the one portrayed in the miniseries. Oct 30, 2005 the words i read captured my attention and imagination, deaf smith, texas spy, died november 30, 1837. Smith first visited texas in 1817 but did not remain. A guide to the erastus deaf smith collection of steve c. Smith first visited texas in 1817 but did not remain long. Smith was born on april 18, 1947 and passed away on friday, december 30, 2016. After deaf and six men burned down vinces bridge, santa anna and his men were trapped and beaten at san jacinto. Feb 15, 2012 erastus deaf smith little history via powerpoint converted into video. Seems death note changed one thing from the manga inverse. Deaf smith monument in richmond, texas the portal to.
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