History of the Texas Ranger Division - Wikipedia
On November 28, 1835, Robert McAlpin Williamson was chosen to be the first Major of the Texas Rangers. Within two years the Rangers grew to more than 300 men. In their early days, Rangers performed tasks of protecting the Texas frontier against Native Americans’ attacks on the settlers.
History and Records of Texas Rangers - Genealogy Trails
The Texas Rangers were unofficially created by Stephen F. Austin in 1823 and formally constituted in 1835. As of 2005, there were 118 active Rangers. View our Texas site for more information on the Texas Rangers
Rangers of the Republic of Texas - Texas Ranger Hall of Fame …
In the early days of the Republic, Texas Rangers were usually armed with muzzle-loading single-shot rifles and pistols. When met by a larger force, Rangers dismounted and fought as a unit from a defensible position.
History of the Texas Rangers | Department of Public Safety
Certainly one of the most famous early-day Texas Rangers was John Coffee "Jack" Hays. He came to San Antonio in 1837 and within three years was named a Ranger Captain. Hays built a reputation fighting marauding Indians and Mexican bandits.
Historic Timeline - Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum
In commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Rangers in 1973, the State Legislature creates the Texas Ranger Commemorative Commission with goal of raising funds to build a State Memorial, the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame, at the Texas Ranger museum in Waco.
Texas Ranger Division - Wikipedia
The rangers were founded in 1823 when Stephen F. Austin, known as the Father of Texas, employed ten men to act as rangers to protect 600 to 700 newly settled families who arrived in Mexican Texas following the Mexican War of Independence.
Texas Rangers - Bullock Texas State History Museum
The history of the Texas Rangers spans nearly 200 years. Thousands of Rangers patrolled the frontier, fought in military battles, and arrested cattle rustlers. Their story contains heroic acts of bravery, but also moments that challenge our idea of the Rangers as noble lawmen.
The Texas Rangers: From Horses to Helicopters | TX Almanac
The Earliest Rangers. The early Rangers furnished their own clothing, weapons and horses. In return, those who were not volunteers earned a little money and a lot of fame. For nearly half a century, if their beginning is accepted as 1823, Rangers chose their own officers.
Texas Rangers History – The Original Texas Law Enforcement
One of the most famous early Texas Rangers was John Coffee “Jack” Hays. In 1937, Hays came to San Antonio and held the rank of Ranger Captain within three years. He built a reputation fighting Mexican bandits and Indians, and his bravado was too …
Evolution of the Texas Rangers | Early Statehood, 1845-1860 | Texas …
With annexation in 1845, Texas transitioned from a sovereign country to a member in the United States. During this period, raids by Native Americans continued to be a threat to Texas. Human lives and property were lost to the raids.