About
Considered The Father of Texas, he led the first legal settlement expedition of 300 families to the region, thus "founding" the state for the early Americans.
Before Fame
He gained a position in the Missouri Territory's legislature at age 21.
Trivia
He was granted Mexican citizenship while living in Texas.
Family Life
He grew up west of Richmond, Virginia with his parents Moses and Mary.
Associated With
He was inducted into the Hall of Great Westerners in Oklahoma City alongside Brigham Young.
