thirtymilesout: John James Haynes (1848-1924)Cattleman, Trail Driver, and Texas RangerBy John James
thirtymilesout: John James Haynes (1848-1924)Cattleman, Trail Driver, and Texas RangerBy John James Haynes of 308 Arden Grove,San Antonio, TexasI was born in the Republic of Texas, August 6, 1843, where Gonzales is now located. My father, Charles Haynes, who arrived in Texas some ten years previous, risked his life in helping Texas to gain her independence from Mexico. I was raised in Llano County, then on the frontier.When I was eighteen years old I joined the Confederate Army and was sent out of the State. I served the entire four years of that desperate struggle, and came home with a crippled arm.I was in the cattle business in Edwards and Uvalde Counties as late as 1893. My brand was JOHN (connected), my first name, easily remembered by all who saw one of my cattle in these or adjoining counties. My daughters, Violet and Susie, had their own brands, JOHN (connected) and SUE, respectively.Long live the Old Trail Drivers and their descendants.Excerpts from:Trail Drivers of TexasThe University of Texas Press -- source link