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First Greek Texan pirate story reveals 19th century roots
The Greek Texans book from the Institute of Texan Cultures traces 26 groups in Texas. Captain Nichols told 1881 stories of joining pirate Jean Laffite’s forces, sailing to Galveston and Yucatan, returning in 1842, and dying in the 1900 Galveston storm. The piece chronicles Greek arrivals, names leaders, and notes immigration waves up to 1922. It highlights Greek figures in Texas history, from Col. Francisco Garay in 1836 to modern Greek Texan families and cultural traditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Ford
Associated Press
Texas
Institute of Texan Cultures
University of Texas
Nichols
J.O. Dyer
Nicholas
Jean Laffite
Savannah
Galveston Island
Laffite
Yucatan
Sisal
Galveston
Jefferson Davis
Confederacy
Institute
Houston
Dallas
Fort Worth
San Antonio
Francisco Garay
Garay
Goliad
America
U.S
Lucas B&b
Faithon Lucas
New York City