Webster Flanagan (1832 – )

“General Webster Flanagan. Of the surviving ‘elder statesmen’ of Texas, none is better known and entitled to more distinction for his past services than General Webster Flanagan, of Henderson, Texas. He is one of the few remaining public men of … Continue reading →

Thomas Ware (1758 – 1842)

”THOMAS WARE. OF THE PHILADELPHIA CONFERENCE. 1758—1842. Thomas Ware was born at Greenwich, Cumberland County, N. J., on the 19th of December, 1758. His paternal grandfather emigrated from England to this country, having been a Captain in the British service … Continue reading →

Short Biography of William Ware; Will of William Ware

A new biography of William Ware, son of John and Ann Harrison Ware is under construction and will be posted at a later date.  Thank you for your patience.  If you have questions please e-mail me. Vicki Will of William … Continue reading →

James Winright Flanagan (1805 – 1887)

FLANAGAN, JAMES WINRIGHT (1805-1887).  James Winright Flanagan, Texas lieutenant governor and United States Senator, was born in Gordonsville, Albermarle County, Virginia, on September 7, 1805, the son of Charles and Elizabeth (Saunders) Flanagan.  In 1815 the family moved to Boonesboro, … Continue reading →