Tumlinson, Peter (b. 16 NOV 1802, d. 19 SEP 1882)

Given Name: Peter

Note: Peter Tumlinson was appointed by the new Texas President Sam Houston as a commander of the new incarnation of the TEXAS RANGERS. He had moved to Grimes Co. Texas in 1834. He served as a Ranger for 40 years, becoming known as "Old UNCLE PETE" Tumlinson. He Married Tennie Tidwell. They had 2 children, Absolom and William Carman, who became known as Button. After Tennie died,Peter married Harriet Jane West, sister of one of his Ranger associates, and widow of a Mr. McEnvals. They lived in Shelby Co. where they they started their family of 7 children with Joseph and twin Catherine born in May of 1840. Absolom,Button and Joe all followed their father into service with the Texas Rangers. On Dec. 27 1859 UnclePete led his men as part of the famous BATTLE OF BOLSA BEND, when the RANGERS won their decisive defeat of the bandit leader CORTINA near Rio Grande City.He was at the battle of San Jacinto but did not fight because he arrived late but was there for the surrender.

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Given Name: Catherine

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Given Name: Joseph

Note: Was first Sheriff of Dimmit Co. Tex. from 1880-1890 in 1892 elected Sheriff of La Salle Co. and served a brief time there as a Judge. Served in the Confederacy during the Civil War and was stationed in La. Joe and his second wife Alvine Berry were found dead near the railroad bridge south of Cotulla Tex.

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Given Name: Harriet (Mattie)

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Given Name: Peter F.

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Given Name: James W. (Jim)

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Given Name: Sasah Jane

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Given Name: Joel M. Walker

Note: Died on his birthday after a struggle with an insane jail prisoner.

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Given Name: Sarah

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Given Name: Phillip Goodbread

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Given Name: John C.

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Given Name: Jamie

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Given Name: Thomas H.

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Given Name: Mary

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Given Name: Ophelia

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Given Name: Caroline

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Given Name: James

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Given Name: Richard Sylvanus

Burial: Place: Steele Branch Cemetary Wilson Co. Tx.

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Given Name: William G.

Burial: Place: Steele Branch Cemetary Wilson Co. Tx.

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Given Name: Alice E.

Burial: Place: Steele Branch Cemetary Wilson Co. Tx.

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