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Indian Raid on the San Saba 1866
Arminta Ringer recalls the 1866 San Saba raid from Fort McKavett, with her husband John Henry Ringer defending the post and his horse Buzz saving his life. The narrative details family evasions, the attack on the wagon party, and the post pursuit, with robbing and fighting by the Indians and the subsequent rescue at the post.
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San Saba
Arminta Ringer
San Angelo
Fort McKavett
John Henry Ringer
Capitan Williams
McMillian
McKavett
John
Jack) Dawson
Tom Smith
New Mexico
Fort MecKavett
U.S. Cavalry
Father’s
Jackaline
W. A. Harper
Mr. Ringer
Mother
Troliver Dawson
Jack
Father
Sister
Brother
Beeves
Buzz
Robbie Robinson
Ringer
Robinson
Mr. Robinson
Mr Tetherly
George Ikbert
Mr. Tetherly
Dick Barton
Mr.Tetherly
Augustino
Toliver Dawson
Tol