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Rohrer and Mrs. M Oxen Duel in Texas Folklore
Side Glances on Texas History recalls Conrad Rohrer of Houston famed for being at key moments in Texas revolutions and for unfurling the Texas flag at San Antonio. The tale includes his clash with Mrs. M over oxen and a famous Houston roared swearing match. Also told is William Barton’s long life and a dramatic 1842 Indian chase near Austin ending in a bluff that saved him.
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Conrad Rohrer
Texas
Rohrer
Noah Smithwick
Univeristy of Texas Library
Smithwick
San Antonio
Conception
Santa Anna
Mrs. M
General Houston
San Jacinto
Houston
Ammons
Forwald
Rohrer Was Disgusted. Thus Mrs. M
Jnt
Bill Barton
Wilam Barton
Barton Springs
Austin
Mirabeau B. Lamar
J. W. Wilbarger
University of Texas Library