Category Archives: Texas Rangers

The U.S./Mexican Border

Posted on September 28, 2020 by

As U.S. law enforcement continues its struggle against Mexican smugglers and murderers, (popularly referred to as the drug cartels), it may be useful to note that this struggle has been going on since around the mid-1800s.  If practice makes perfect, … Continue reading →

Posted in American Southwest, Gunfights and such, Mexican American War, Mexican Border War, Texas Rangers | 3 Comments

Terry’s Texas Rangers

Posted on July 20, 2020 by

Benjamin Franklin Terry (whom everyone called Frank) was born on 18 February 1821 in Russellville, Kentucky, the son of Joseph and Sarah Smith Terry.  Joseph’s Grandfather was Nathaniel Terry; Sarah’s Grandfather was David Smith … both of whom served as … Continue reading →

Posted in Antebellum Period, Civil War, History, Texas, Texas Rangers | 2 Comments