Category Archives: OLD WEST

The Prairie Bandits

Posted on November 20, 2023 by Mustang

Background “… the northern part of the state was not destitute of its organized bands of rogues in murders, robberies, horse stealing, and making and passing counterfeit money.  These rogues were scattered all over the north, but most were in … Continue reading →

Posted in FRONTIER, HISTORY, OLD WEST | 10 Comments

Sovereign States and Independent Republics

Posted on October 23, 2023 by Mustang

The Republic of Texas At one time, the Republic of Texas was a sovereign state in North America.  It existed from 2 March 1826 to 19 February 1846.  It shared a border with the Republic of Mexico, the Republic of … Continue reading →

Posted in COLONIAL PERIOD, FRONTIER, HISTORY, LONE STAR, NATIVES, OLD WEST, POLITICIANS, RELIGION, REVOLUTION | 4 Comments

J. E. McCord — Texas Ranger

Posted on August 28, 2023 by Mustang

In modern times, parents give their children unusual first names to set them apart from other kids.  Naming children is an interesting topic, made so by the number of “experts” who try to explain the phenomenon.  For example, one “expert” … Continue reading →

Posted in CIVIL WAR, FRONTIER, HISTORY, INDENTURE & SLAVERY, LONE STAR, OLD WEST | 5 Comments