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Moses Austin and the Anglo Texas Colonization Story
Moses Austin led early Anglo colonization efforts in Texas, seeking a 200,000 acre grant for 300 families from Governor Martinez and advancing to General Arredondo who approved the grant in 1821. His son Stephen carried the project forward after Moses died, facing political upheaval, settlement growth, and routes into Texas, including Red River crossings, Sabine crossings, and the New Orleans sea route, while figures like Jared Ellison Groce and Bernardo Groce shaped Texas agriculture and defense.
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Moses Austin
Connecticut
Texas
Virginia
Missouri
Austin
San Antonio de Bexar
Martinez
Baron de Basirep
Joaquin de Arredondo
Arredondo
Stephen
Mosars
San Antonio
Brazos
Mexico
Spain
Mexico City
Arkansas
Red River
Nacogdoches
Trinity River
Washington
Sabine
Gaines Ferry
Liberty
San Felipe
New Orleans
Jared Ellison Groce
Alabama
Grace
Hempstead
Bernardo
Groce
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