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The final battle of the Texas revolution.
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Comanches attacked Fort Parker, killed all the men that lived there, and captured Cynthia Ann Parker along with some of her relatives. They were all rescued or ransomed within a few years, but Cynthia Ann stayed for 25 years. She married and had had several children.
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Sam Houston becomes the first president of the republic of Texas in late October, 1837
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The United States officially recognizes the Republic as a nation. Gradual proccess.
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Mirabeau Lamar becomes the 2nd president of the Republic. Official date unknown.
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Texas gets its new flag
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It occured when Comanches met the Texas officials in San Antonioto dicuss peace treaties and disputed border, but ended in many being taken captive and the death of 12 Comanche leaders.
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A battle between the Toncawa Indians and the Texians.
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It was an edpedition to secure the New Mexico borders along Texas. It was both commercial and military. Official date unknown.
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SAm Houston gets reelected as president. Official date unknown.
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The Texas Archives War is an argument over whether or not to move the Republic's national archives from Austin to Houston. It was also a disoute over whether or not to make Houston the new capital.
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Germans immigrated to Texas to flee the economic troubles in Europe that were occuring in the 1800's. No exact date.
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The Mier Expedition originated from the Somerrvel Expedition, a failed military operation whose mission was to investigate settlements along the Mexican border. It caused a battle at Ciudad Mier that was won by the Mexicans.
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Anson Jones becomes 4th and final president of the Republic. Official date unknown
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The Republic annexes into the United States.