Smith first visited texas in 1817 but did not remain. In 1836, guadalupe and erastus smith sold the lower portion of this grant, including the cibolo crossing to byrd lockhart. The free standing monument has a bust image of smith at top with the following information etched in the stone. Genealogy profile for norman smith norman smith deceased genealogy genealogy for norman smith deceased family tree on geni, with over 200 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives.
At the age of eleven years, he emigrated with his parents to the mississippi territory and settled near natchez. Erastus smith, family medicine doctor in sanford, nc. The deaf smith oak tree, where smith spied on the mexican troops, is located on this property, also. Erastus smith 17871837 erastus smith was born april 19, 1787 in duchess county, new york. Front black and white drawing of erastus deaf smith wearing a jacket and tie. He moved to texas in 1908 from oklahoma and to deaf smith county in march of 1943 from wellington. Erastus deaf smith was born april 19, 1787 in dutchess county, new york and lost most of his hearing due to a childhood illness. At the age of eleven or twelve he moved with his parents to natchez, mississippi territory. Seems death note changed one thing from the manga inverse. Here is a complete, genuine historic newspaper with the following title, date and description. 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. Deaf smith was one of the most celebrated patriots in the texas fight for. Smith, whom governor henry smith called well known to the army for his vigilance and meritorious acts, remained.
He was born erastus smith in new york on april 19,1787. His hearing loss was not complete, but was significant after suffering an illness some years prior to the texas revolution. Because of his steady source of information and his detailed reports, deaf smith soon became know as the number one spy for the texas army. Smith deceased family tree on geni, with over 200 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. In 1825 he helped plan and build the town of gonzales, but there was not to be peace in texas. 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.
He is wearing a learner plate and his bike is advertising his wall of death act. Jun 15, 2015 for example, jeffrey dean morgans character erastus deaf smith was a real texas ranger who did in fact fight in the texas revolution and help general sam houston on the frontier. There was already an old structure on the land, when byrd lockhart surveyed the property in 1833. He fought at the grass fight and the battle of san jacinto. 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. For example, jeffrey dean morgans character erastus deaf smith was a real texas ranger who did in fact fight in the texas revolution and help general sam houston on the frontier. Smith has been acclaimed as both the eyes and ears of the texas army. Richmond, texas ap for amateur sleuths, theres nothing like a good whodunit to start the creative juices flowing. Feb 15, 2012 erastus deaf smith little history via powerpoint converted into video. Smith moved with his parents to mississippi territory at the age of eleven. If interested to buy recently released book feb 2011. Smiths phone number, address, insurance information, hospital affiliations and more. Back worn around edge of picture plain brown paper covers all backside of the frame and picture backing. Biographies of smith erastus and more smith erastus biography.
While gps technology allows us to pinpoint any location on the planet, mark the location, and share it with others, waymarking is the toolset for categorizing and adding unique information for that location. Smith died in richmond, texas, at age of 50, at the home of randall jones. Circa 1935, earls court, london tornado smith, who entertains the crowds at olympia with his wall of death ride, is seen riding a pennyfarthing on the earls court road. Following orders, deaf burned gonzales and scouted for general houston. Erastus smith, commonly known as deaf smith, is responsible for helping determine the history of texas. Beginning in october 1835, texans laid siege to the town of bexar san antonio.
In 1876 the state legislature identified and named the county, but it was not organized until 1890, with the town of laplata as the original county seat. View erastus smiths profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. I dont believe erastus deaf smith was a man who really sought fame. Daniel smith in new york ny 698 records found whitepages. Deaf smith county texas genealogy and history presented by. I wonder if the course of texas history would have been different if that mexican sentry had allowed him to visit his family during the siege of san antonio.
Unfortunately, for the man that proved to be two of texass most vital organs, her eyes and ears, he was both going blind and deaf. In 1798 his parents moved to mississippi and settled near natchez. Deaf smith county, usgenweb texas archives search online deaf smith county, texas obituaries, deaths, cemetery and other records. This time just because of a director thiruppathi raja, who put. Oct 01, 2007 here is a complete, genuine historic newspaper with the following title, date and description. His parents were strict members of the baptist church.
View sales history, tax history, home value estimates, and overhead views. He fought in the grass fight and the battle of san jacinto. Erastus smith is a family medicine doctor in sanford, nc. Temple university school of medicine medicalschool.
Erastus smith known as deaf smith because he was hard of hearing was the son of chilish and mary smith and was born in the state of new york on april 19th, 1787. Smith was born on april 18, 1947 and passed away on friday, december 30, 2016 dr. Erastus first visited texas in 1817, he returned in. Tornado smith posts a letter while riding penny farthing bicycle. He apparently had a great love for his family and country. There was immediate rapport between omar din, whose 5 year old daughter is deaf, and cath smith, who has many years experience in deaf education, social work and interpreting. We have just received the intelligence of the death of deaf smith. Smith first moved to texas in 1821 where he married a hispanictexan tejana named guadalupe ruiz duran. After deaf and six men burned down vinces bridge, santa anna and his men were trapped and beaten at san jacinto.
The county was named for erastus deaf smith 17871837, a partially deaf scout and soldier who served in the texas revolution. 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. Erastus deaf smith little history via powerpoint converted into video. 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. Smith was a resident of sanford, north carolina at the time of passing. The last engagement before the texans stormed the town came erastus deaf smith. Some or all works by this author are in the public domain in the united states because they were published before january 1, 1925. Apr 19, 2014 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. A childhood disease caused him to lose his hearing. Smith was born on april 18, 1947 and passed away on friday, december 30, 2016. At the age of eleven years he emigrated with his parents to the mississippi territory, and settled near natchez.
Although he was hearing impaired, he became one of sam houstons most reliable and most trusted scouts. Maintained by savingrecordsforourfuture contributor 47454702. Postcard image of the deaf smith monument in richmond, texas. Erastus smith deaf smith american sign language asl. Erastus deaf smith was born in duchess county, new york, on april 19, 1787, the son of chilaib and mary smith.
The smith family moved to mississippi when erastus was. Erastus smith loan officer tripoint mortgage linkedin. Genealogy profile for norman smith norman smith deceased genealogy genealogy for norman smith deceased family tree on geni, with over. Fans in attendance at san diego comiccon this past thursday were treated to an eerie new clip from death note, the remake of the popular manga and anime franchise coming to netflix on august 25. After the war, deaf smith led a company of texas rangers. He was deaf and helped texas to be independent from mexico in 1780s. Obituaries and death notices of deaf smith county, texas. He obviously focused on his talents to make his life better, rather than being limited by his difficulties. Despite this handicap, however, smith became one of sam houstons most reliable and most trusted scouts. 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.
He was well known for his coolness in the presence of danger. Smith first visited texas in 1817 but did not remain long. Deaf smiths burial site is an intriguing mystery deaf. Apr 06, 2007 deaf smiths burial site is an intriguing mystery. Erastus deaf smith april 19, 1787 november 30, 1837 was an american frontiersman. 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. On that day, scout erastus deaf smith rode into the texan encampment with the news that mexican cavalry with pack animals were approaching. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover erastus. In some accounts, it was referred to as consumption most likely, tuberculosis which may have contributed to his death, though contemporary. 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. Deaf smith news newspapers books scholar jstor august 2015 learn how and when to remove this template message. The words i read captured my attention and imagination, deaf smith, texas spy, died november 30, 1837.
Hence, history remembers erastus by the name of deaf smith. Oct 30, 2005 the words i read captured my attention and imagination, deaf smith, texas spy, died november 30, 1837. On page 3 under texas is a report datelined houston, december 9 stating in part. Mar 30, 2007 he was deaf and helped texas to be independent from mexico in 1780s. Smith, erastus deaf the handbook of texas online texas. Deaf smith monument in richmond, texas the portal to. Deaf smith is famous for the important role he played in the texas revolution. The popularity of television shows like csi and 24 bear witness to americas love of a good mystery.
Erastus deaf smith, born an american 17871837, is one of the most remembered revolutionary heroes who fought for texass independence. View phone numbers, addresses, public records, background check reports and possible arrest records for daniel smith in new york ny. One of the largest counties in texas is named for captain erastus deaf smith, a deaf man. May 29, 2007 erastus smith, commonly known as deaf smith, is responsible for helping determine the history of texas. On that day, scout erastus deaf smith rode into the texan encampment with the news that mexican cavalry with pack animals were. 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 deaf smith 17871837 erastus smith was hearing impared. The smith family moved to mississippi when erastus was eleven years of age. Despite his significant hearing loss, smith made major contributions to his society. This category includes civil, church, cemetery, obituary, and other death related collections.
Erastus smith, family medicine doctor in sanford, nc us. He is currently licensed to practice medicine in north carolina. The story of deaf smith a hero of the texas revolution. 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. Smith sided with the americans because, when he tried to return home to his family in san antonio a mexican soldier refused to let him back in. The county was named for erastus deaf smith 17871837, a partiallydeaf scout and soldier who served in the texas revolution. A guide to the erastus deaf smith collection of steve c. 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. Smith, erastus deaf smith born in new york state april 19, 1787, the son of chiliab and mary smith.
Erastus smith, better known as deaf smith, was the son of chiliab and mary smith, and was born in new york on the 19th of april 1787. Ben milam was killed at the door of that structure at about the same time. Now actress silk smitha is in the lime light after 12 years of her death. Austin sent deaf to serve under general sam houston. On december 8, 1835, deaf smith guided the texas troops into san antonio.