Erastus smith was the son of chilab and mary smith. 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. Here is a complete, genuine historic newspaper with the following title, date and description. In 1836, guadalupe and erastus smith sold the lower portion of this grant, including the cibolo crossing to byrd lockhart. He fought at the grass fight and the battle of san jacinto. Smith first moved to texas in 1821 where he married a hispanictexan tejana named guadalupe ruiz duran. This is a biographical book written for the elementary and middle school student, teacher, andor librarian. Back worn around edge of picture plain brown paper covers all. Among his accomplishments were introducing muley cattle to the san antonio area, and acting as a spy, scout, and messenger for the texans during the texas revolution.
He fought in the grass fight and the battle of san jacinto. Had four childrensmith tried to stay neutral but as tensions between mexico and texas grew he eventually sided with texas. He was well known for his coolness in the presence of danger. April 19, 1787, dutchess county, nysmith had health issues growing up that resulted in hearing loss. His hearing loss was not complete, but was significant after suffering an illness some years prior to the texas revolution. Smith, erastus deaf the handbook of texas online texas. 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. Today a county in texas is named for him as is, of all things, a brand of peanut butter from 1960 that wasintroduced in deaf smith county. Erastus deaf smith was born april 19, 1787 in dutchess county, new york and lost most of his hearing due to a childhood illness. Erastus deaf smith, born an american 17871837, is one of the most remembered revolutionary heroes who fought for texass independence. Sam houston called him the eyes and ears of the texas army. Erastus deaf smith erastus deaf smith, born an american. The deaf smith oak tree, where smith spied on the mexican troops, is located on this property, also. Deaf smith county, texas, 1982 by the deaf smith county historical society, a history book featuring local history, photographs, illustrations, and biographies.
The word is defined as the manager of household or of household affairs. Despite this handicap, however, smith became one of sam houstons most reliable and most trusted scouts. The popularity of television shows like csi and 24 bear witness to americas love of a good mystery. A guide to the erastus deaf smith collection of steve c. He is probably the same with erastus who is again mentioned in the salutations to timothy. Erastus first visited texas in 1817, he returned in. A history of deaf smith county, 1964, by bessie patterson. Baldwin, 19852012, documents the research performed by dr. In 1798 his parents moved to mississippi and settled near natchez. Moved to texas permenantly in 1821in 1822 smith married guadalupe ruiz dura.
The story of deaf smith a hero of the texas revolution. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Erastus deaf smith hearing loss bc he became ill joined the tx armyled the soldiers. 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 san jacinto. Feb 15, 2012 erastus deaf smith little history via powerpoint converted into video.
Erastus deaf smith deaf smith is famous for the important role he played in the texas revolution. Erastus deaf smith was born in duchess county, new york, on april 19, 1787, the son of chilaib and mary smith. His hearing loss was not complete, but was significant after suffering an illness someyears prior to the texas revolution. Apr 06, 2007 deaf smiths burial site is an intriguing mystery. Baldwin for more than 30 years on the figure of erastus deaf smith and his role in the texas revolution. When smith11 he and his parents moved to the mississippi territory. May 29, 2007 erastus smith, commonly known as deaf smith, is responsible for helping determine the history of texas. Despite his significant hearing loss, smith made major contributions to his society. 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.
Captain smith was the leader of general sam houstons scouts during the texas revolution, the war in which texas won its freedom from mexico. The popularity of television shows like csi and 24 bear witness to americas love of a. 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. At the age of eleven or twelve he moved with his parents to natchez, mississippi territory. Commentators are divided on whether the erastus who ministered in macedonia was the same erastus who was the city director in corinth.
Shortly after joining the texans, smith became chief spy, and was given the title of eyes of the army. There was already an old structure on the land, when byrd lockhart surveyed the property in 1833. Paul at ephesus, who with timothy was sent forward into macedonia. Consisting of papers, articles, clippings, photocopies, original writings, photographs, videos, maps, theater scripts and programs, mounted posters and music sheets, the erastus deaf smith collection of steve c. He obviously focused on his talents to make his life better, rather than being limited by his difficulties. This book is about the famous texas spy, erastus deaf smith. Deaf smith county, texas genealogy familysearch wiki. 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. Baldwin for more than 30 years on the figure of erastus deaf smith and his role in. He was a man of few words, but was well known for his coolness in the presence of danger. 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 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. Ive read that he was born in dutchess county, ny to chilab sometimes chiliab, sometimes chileab and mary smith.
All we school kids knew of deaf smith was that he was the rough looking chap seated under the oak tree by the wounded sam houston at san jacinto. Digital book online from the portal to texas history. The teachers could well have looked to the old timers in the community for the correct pronunciation of his name which was deef, not deaf. Hearing loss and deafness treatment, coping, and more. Erastus deaf smith was known as the texas spy during the texas revolution.
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 deaf smith american sign language asl. It is an excellent resource for teaching or learning about texas history. Although he was hearing impaired, he became one of sam houstons most reliable and most trusted scouts.
Texian patriot erastus deaf smith was the eyes and ears of sam houstons army during texan erwin evans smith is regarded as one of the greatest photographers of the daytoday marshall trimble is arizonas official historian and the wild west history associations vice president. If interested to buy recently released book feb 2011. Nov 29, 20 arnie armadillo and the texas heroes is a series of books that tell the stories of the men who sacrificed and fought valiantly for the independence of texas. Back worn around edge of picture plain brown paper covers all backside of the frame and picture backing. After the war, deaf smith led a company of texas rangers.
We have just received the intelligence of the death of deaf smith. How to communicate with deaf or hard of hearing people. 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. The last mention of erastus is in part of a letter written near the end of pauls life. Its about two friends, johnny ears and his deafmute sidekick erastus deaf smith, help sam houston work for texas statehood by going after a mexican general under orders from germany to agitate the populace. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Oct 01, 2007 here is a complete, genuine historic newspaper with the following title, date and description. Albert and ethel herzstein library of san jacinto museum of history association. This edition is an accumulation of 30 years of studying and writing about deaf smith. Deaf smith is famous for the important role he played in the texas revolution. Smith first visited texas in 1817 but did not remain. Join facebook to connect with deaf smith and others you may know. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search.
As a scout, smith helped in guiding the texan armed forces across the land that he memorized from. Erastus smith one of the largest counties in texas is named for captain erastus deaf smith, a deaf man. Learn more about the condition and assistive devices that may be able to help you. Deaf smiths burial site is an intriguing mystery deaf. Had four children smith tried to stay neutral but as tensions between mexico and texas grew he eventually sided with texas. Erastus deaf pronounced deef smith was an admirable personin texas rising and one in which the character of the individual may closely match the one portrayedin the miniseries. Erastus deaf smith erastus deaf smith, born an american 17871837, is one of the most remembered revolutionary heroes who fought for texass independence. The lure of a new life in fabulous texas, with land and riches thrown in, proved irresistible to thousands. On page 3 under texas is a report datelined houston, december 9 stating in part.
Fact checked by james lacy american sign language signs for winter related items. Erastus smith, commonly known as deaf smith, is responsible for helping determine the history of texas. Arnie armadillo and the texas heroes erastus deaf smith. 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. This category includes civil, church, cemetery, obituary, and other deathrelated collections. He was a man of few words, but was well known for his. Arnie armadillo and the texas heroes is a series of books that tell the stories of the men who sacrificed and fought valiantly for the independence of texas. Erastus smith 17871837 erastus smith was born april 19, 1787 in duchess county, new york. Smith first moved to texas in 1821 where he married a hispanictexan tejana named guadalupe ruiz.
A childhood disease caused him to lose his hearing. Front black and white drawing of erastus deaf smith wearing a jacket and tie. 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. Traces the life of erastus deaf smith who became a famous army scout and spy for texas. Nine lives of deaf smith by griffis faye campbell abebooks. Richmond, texas ap for amateur sleuths, theres nothing like a good whodunit to start the creative juices flowing. The county was named after erastus deaf smith, a texas scout, guide, indian fighter and participant in the battle of san antonio and the battle of san jacinto. If youre experiencing hearing loss, adjustments can make life easier. The smiths had several more children, including my great great grandfather robert daniel smith abt. Smith moved with his parents to mississippi territory at the age of eleven. Yup, julie anthony quinn starred in deaf smith and johnny ears in 1972.
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