John B Denton

Author : Mike Cochran
Publisher : University of North Texas Press
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2021-11-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781574418507

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John B. Denton by Mike Cochran Pdf

Denton County and the City of Denton are named for pioneer preacher, lawyer, and Indian fighter John B. Denton, but little has been known about him. In this extensive, in-depth look into the life and death of Denton, Mike Cochran has made use of new materials not available to previous biographers to help bring the story to life. John B. Denton was an orphan in frontier Arkansas who became a circuit-riding Methodist preacher and an important member of a movement of early settlers bringing civilization to North Texas. He was a participant in the first missionary effort to bring Methodism to Texas, answering a call from William B. Travis to bring Methodists to the new republic. Denton then became a ranger on the frontier, ultimately being killed in the Tarrant Expedition, a Texas Ranger raid on a series of villages inhabited by various Caddoan and other tribes near Village Creek on May 24, 1841. He was leading a small raiding party that had separated from the larger group led by General Edward Tarrant when he was shot by native defenders. Denton’s true story has been lost or obscured by the persistent mythologizing by publicists for Texas, especially by pulp western writer, Alfred W. Arrington, and by the self-aggrandizing stories told by members of the Tarrant raiding party. His death came at a time when entrepreneurs were trying to attract Anglo settlers to the Republic of Texas and were especially apt to glorify the early settlers. Denton was further made a martyr of the church by Methodist historians. Cochran separates the truth from the myth in this meticulous biography, which also contains a detailed discussion of the controversy surrounding the burial of John B. Denton and offers some alternative scenarios for what happened to his body after his death on the frontier. This is the definitive, fact-based biography of John B. Denton.

Author : William Allen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 171 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0795013450

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Captain John B. Denton... by William Allen Pdf

Author : William 18th Cent Allen
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2021-09-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1014542308

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Captain John B. Denton, Preacher, Lawyer and Soldier by William 18th Cent Allen Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Hollace Hervey
Publisher : HPN Books
Page : 113 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : History
ISBN : 9781893619074

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Historic Denton County by Hollace Hervey Pdf

Celebrating over 150 years of North Texas History.

Author : William Allen
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2018-02-06
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0267962711

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Captain John B. Denton, Preacher, Lawyer and Soldier by William Allen Pdf

Excerpt from Captain John B. Denton, Preacher, Lawyer and Soldier: His Life and Times, in Tennessee, Arkansas, and Texas The life of Captain John B. Denton as herein contained is a true picture of the man and his times. All fiction has been carefully avoided. It was a temptation, and it would have been both pleasing and easy to the author to have interwoven fascinating pictures of fiction, but this would not have been just and true to the 'pioneer settlers, who desire nothing but the truth. They want the Simple truth told of an old companion who spent his life on the out skirts of civilization. But even the truth spoken in its simple strain is sometimes stranger than fiction. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : William Allen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2015-11-16
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1519356323

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Captain John B. Denton by William Allen Pdf

A short biography of Captain John B. Denton and other material concerning his death in 1841 defending the Texas frontier and his re-burial on the Denton County, TX courthouse lawn in 1901.

Author : Teal Gray
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2022-05-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781439675199

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Haunted Denton by Teal Gray Pdf

Follow a trail of Denton ghost stories from nineteenth-century pioneers and outlaws to modern-day businessmen who don't intend to clock out. Locals report that John B. Denton still roams the grounds of the courthouse lawn and keeps watch over his namesake town square from an upper window. The 1949 Campus Theatre is said to be haunted by the playful spirit of J.P. Harrison, the first general manager of the building. Historic restaurants like Cartwright's Ranch House and Killer's Tacos pair the occasional full-body apparition with their delicious menus. From the specter showing up in a selfie at Dix Coney Island to a phantom threading its way through Rose's Costume shop, Teal Gray captures the haunted heritage of this fascinating Texas town.

Author : Georgia Caraway,Kim Cupit
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : History
ISBN : 0738578541

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Denton by Georgia Caraway,Kim Cupit Pdf

Founded in 1857 as the fourth county seat of Denton County, the city of Denton is situated at the top of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex triangle. After the first trains from the Texas and Pacific Railroad and the Missouri, Kansas, and Texas Railway (the Katy) rolled into town in 1881, Denton developed from a frontier community into a vibrant city. Establishing itself as a center of education in 1890 with the founding of the Texas Normal College and Teacher Training Institute (now the University of North Texas), the creation of the Girls' Industrial College (now Texas Woman's University) in 1901 further enhanced this image. The city's 150-year history, forged by so many talented people, has provided a strong foundation for its growing economic environment. Today Denton's community spirit resonates through the energy of the city's many diverse events and its lively music scene.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1818 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1901
Category : United States
ISBN : OSU:32435066508862

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Official Register of the United States by Anonim Pdf

Author : Jim Bolz,Tricia Bolz,Denton County Museums
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2010-04-26
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9781439625972

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Denton County by Jim Bolz,Tricia Bolz,Denton County Museums Pdf

The history of Denton County, founded in 1846, has been well preserved through postcards. These images, produced from vintage photographs and artist renditions, reflect a time when communication through postcards was quicker, easier, and less expensive than writing a letter. Inside this book, readers are treated to charming snapshots of local history depicting churches, the downtown public square, businesses, public schools, the two newly created universities, railroad depots, trolleys, the earliest automobiles, and some of Denton Countys most familiar town views and tourist attractions.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1210 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1921
Category : Law reports, digests, etc
ISBN : UCAL:B3503692

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The South Western Reporter by Anonim Pdf

Includes the decisions of the Supreme Courts of Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Texas, and Court of Appeals of Kentucky; Aug./Dec. 1886-May/Aug. 1892, Court of Appeals of Texas; Aug. 1892/Feb. 1893-Jan./Feb. 1928, Courts of Civil and Criminal Appeals of Texas; Apr./June 1896-Aug./Nov. 1907, Court of Appeals of Indian Territory; May/June 1927-Jan./Feb. 1928, Courts of Appeals of Missouri and Commission of Appeals of Texas.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 614 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NWU:35556031047533

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Trinity River and Tributaries, Dallas/Denton/Tarrant Counties by Anonim Pdf

Author : Dr. Georgia Caraway
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2014-10-06
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781439647585

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Legendary Locals of Denton by Dr. Georgia Caraway Pdf

Denton, Texas, was founded in 1857 because residents needed a location near the geographic center of Denton County to house a county seat. The city is located 39 miles north of two larger cities, Dallas and Fort Worth, and the three of them form what is often referred to as the Golden Triangle. Denton, the peak of that triangle, is the North Star, and its residents, past and present, certainly are superstarssuperstars such as Bob Rogers, the beloved Piano Man; Mary Evelyn Blagg Huey, a quintessential leader; and Hal Jackson, an ace war hero and lawyer. Their accomplishments burst forth from the chapters of this book to outshine others with their generosity, talents, skills, community activism, adventurous spirits, energy, civic pride, business acumen, courage, and creativity. Citizens of Denton are proud to say, Our history defines our community. The images and words between these covers illustrate why it should be added, And our people define our history.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 904 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1889
Category : Florida
ISBN : WISC:89072984412

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Biographical Souvenir of the States of Georgia and Florida: Biographical Sketches of the Representative Public and Many Early Settled Families in These States by Anonim Pdf

Author : Freemasons. Grand Lodge of Kentucky
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 522 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1882
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UIUC:30112110984579

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Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky ... by Freemasons. Grand Lodge of Kentucky Pdf