Texas Timline

  • Stephen F. Austin is born.

    Stephen F. Austin is born.
  • Philip Nolan invades Texas

  • Nolan is killed and his mustangers surrender

  • Father Miguel Hidalgo calls for Mexico's independce from Spain.

  • At age 11 Stephen F. graduated from Transylvania University in Lexington, Kentucky.

  • Fr. Hidalgo is excuted and Spain reestablishes control over Texas.

  • The Gutierrez-Magee Expedition captures Nacogdoches

  • Spain reclaims Texas and most of the Guiterrez-Magee expedition is killed.

  • James Long captures Nacodoches

  • Moses Austin leaves for Texas.

  • Stephen F. moves to New Orleans and becomes a lawyer.

  • Moses Austin dies.

    Moses Austin dies.
  • Mexico gains indepence from Spain

    Mexico gains indepence from Spain
  • Mexican law sets up the empresario

  • Stephen F. Austin meets with Gov. Martinez to get permission to colonize.

  • The Old Three Hundred arrive in Texas.