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NEWS FLASH!!!
Isom Palmer to be Honored
The Brazos County Historical Commission invites you to attend the unveiling of a Texas State Historical Marker honoring
Isom Palmer Patriot of the Texas Revolution, Saturday, May 3, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at the Bryan City Cemetery, Bryan, Texas.
To see the marker and Isom Palmer's grave, click on the link below.
Isom Palmer Historical Marker
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| Martin Parmer's Autograph from Martin Parmer Scrip, 1836 - Collection of Kameron Searle |
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| L-R: Mr. Lavon Tindall, cousin Eugene Dewveall, Ms. Liz Ware, Mr. Harry Noble and Tommy Palmer. |
I would like to extend our thanks and appreciation on behalf of the Martin Palmer/Parmer
family to the people of San Augustine, Texas for all of your help and support during our recent family reunion.
The citizens of San Augustine went out of their way to ensure we had everything
we needed. We basically had the whole town at our disposal.
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit, not just the rich history of the town, but also
the friendliness of the people who live and work there.
A special thanks to Mr. Lavon Tindall for the tour and helping to organize our reunion,
Ms. Liz Ware with the San Augustine Civic Center for all her help contacting people and facilities, Rev. Dave Avis and the
First Methodist Church for use of their facilities, Ms. Mary Kay for providing meals, Budget Inn and San Augustine Inn for
lodging, Mr.Brad Haley and the Chamber of Commerce for the warm welcome, our guest speaker Mr. Harry Noble for the presentation
and pamplets on Martin Palmer and the local print shop.
The whole community is to be congratulated on the way they rallied together to welcome
visitors. We will always remember San Augustine as the small town with the big welcome.
Tommy Palmer, Chairman 2007 Reunion
Welcome to the Palmer/Parmer Family Reunion Web Page!
2007 Reunion is Set for Saturday March 24, 2007!!!
Dear Palmer/Parmer Cousins,
It's time again for our Palmer/Parmer Family Reunion and
this time we will gather at historic San Augustine, Texas where
Martin Parmer lived during
the time of the Fredonian Rebellion in 1826 and later as a delegate from San Augustine to the Convention at
Washington - on - the - Brazos in 1836.
When: Saturday, March 24, 2007
Agenda for the 2007 Reunion:
Friday, March 23, 3:00 p.m. - Check in begins at San Augustine Inn or Budget Inn in San Augustine,
Texas for those arriving on Friday. (See Hotel information below)
4:00 p.m. - The San Augustine Civic and Tourism Center has a meeting room has been reserved for a "Get-Together." Light refreshments
will be provided.
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Saturday, March 24, 8:00 a.m. - Registration at San Augustine First Methodist Church Hall.
9:00 a.m. - Reunion begins at the
church hall. There will be a tour of San Augustine. For those wishing to use this time to discuss family
history and genealogy, the Church Hall will remain open. Our tour leader will be Mr. Lavon Tindall and other local members of The
Sons of the Republic of Texas. We will tour Martin Parmer's property on the Ayish Bayou, as well as historic churches,
cemeteries, homes & buildings and the Mission Center Archive. For those of you wishing to decline the
tour, the church hall will remain open to use during this time to discuss family history and genealogy. The church hall
has a nursery and game room at our disposal, but we need to provide attendants. Contact Tommy Palmer if you can volunteer.
(979) 798-1957 or Cell (979) 299-7031
11:00 a.m. - Special guest speaker Mr. Harry Noble, a local historian,
will speak on Martin Parmer and the early history of San Augustine.
12:00 p.m. - BBQ,
will be catered for lunch in church hall. Bar-B-Q chicken / brisket, potato salad and beans. Adults
$8.00. Children 12 thru 4 $5.00. Children 3 and under free. Adult orders after March 5, $10.00 and Children, $6.00.
Please notify Eugene Dewveall: (281) 988-7333 or Cell: (281) 723-3733 with head-count and payment.
1:00 p.m. - Kameron Searle and Tommy Palmer will
discuss the Fredonian Flag. Kameron Searle will also have a 133 year old surprise for
those attending the reunion. Afterwards, the floor will be open to those wishing to discuss family history and genealogy. If you wish to be
placed on the agenda, please contact Tommy Palmer. Be sure to bring your genealogy charts, photos, and family histories to share with everyone.
4:00 p.m. - Discuss 2009 reunion plans and elect new officers.
4:30 p.m. - Reunion Concludes.
Please consider a donation to the 2007
Reunion funds!!!
Reunion Information:
There are two Motels in San Augustine: The San Augustine Inn - block of
40 rooms and Budget Inn - block of 18 rooms.
San Augustine Inn
Budget Inn
1009 Hwy. 21 West
116 Hwy. 96 South
San Augustine, TX 75972 San Augustine, TX 75972
Phone: (936) 275-3452
Phone: (936) 275-0445
Bed and Breadfast:
The Columns Bed and Breakfast - (936) 275-3031
Whispering Pines Bed and Breakfast - (936) 275-2778
On the day following the reunion, Sunday March 25, 2007, many of you may wish to visit one
or more of the excellent sights that San Augustine and Nacogdoches has to offer visitors. Below are descriptions
of some the sights to see.
A Guide to San Augustine, Texas
Visitor Center:
The Visitor Center in San Augustine is a excellent place to find some History books
for sale about the early days in East Texas.
The Old Stone Fort:
Located in nearby Nacogdoches is a replica of the Old Stone Fort where Martin Parmer fought
and won a battle during the Fredonian Rebellion.
Information About the Old Stone Fort
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Be Sure and Bring All Your Children and Grandchildren to the Reunion!!
Officers
2007 Palmer/Parmer Family Reunion
President
Thomas Palmer (Tommy)
10907 Hwy. 36
Freeport, TX 77541
979-798-1957 home
979-299-7031 cell
979-373-5258 work
Vice President
Eugene Dewveall
17226 Mesa Springs Court
Houston, TX 77095
281-988-7333 home
281-723-3733 cell
New Book About Martin Parmer
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| Indian Agent - Peter Ellis Bean in Mexican Texas |
There is a brand new book about Peter Ellis Bean by literary award winning historian Jack Jackson. "Indian
Agent - Peter Ellis Bean in Mexican Texas" has a lot about Martin Parmer in Chapter 5. Jackson relates the story
of the "marriage" of Candice Midkiff Bean and Martin Parmer. He also goes into great detail about the role of Martin
Parmer in the Fredonian Rebellion.
The book is very well researched and would make an excellent additon to any Texas library. There are a
few things here about Martin Parmer that I have not seen before. The book is a "must have" for any descendant of Martin
Parmer.
"Indian Agent - Peter Ellis Bean in Mexican Texas" won the 2006 Sons of the Republic of Texas Summerfield G.
Roberts Award for Texas Historical Literature. This book is available from Amazon.COM.
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Old Books About Martin Parmer
"The Texan Star," "The Texan Scouts" and "The Texan Triumph"
Something old is something new for descendants of Martin Parmer. A series of fictional
books written in 1912 and 1913 by Joseph A. Altsheler can now be found on the Internet and you can read two of them for
free. Click on the links below.
In this series, Martin Palmer was portrayed by Altsheler as a bigger than life
scout and frontiersman during the Texas Revolution. It is a lot of fun to read.
The Texan Star (1912)
The Texan Scouts (1913)
The Texan Triumph (1913)
You can order re-printed copies of all three volumes on line at Amazon.com in hardback
and paperback.
In "The Texan Star," Martin Palmer appears for the first time in the chapter
entitled, "The Ring Tailed Panther." When he appears in the story, he is heading toward Gonzales for the battle in 1835.
Martin Palmer as the Ring Tailed Panther is one of the main characters in all three books.
The Texan Star
The Texan Scouts
Joseph A. Altsheler - The Handbook of Texas
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2005 Palmer/Parmer Family Reunion
Held on
March 19 & 20, 2005
Huntsville, Texas
Huge Success!!!
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| 2005 Palmer/Parmer Reunion. Photo courtesy of Dan Hill. |
2005 Palmer/Parmer Reunion Details, Lunch and Speakers
| Photo Courtesy of Dan Hill |
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| Reunion Co-Chair Frances Goforth and Martin Parmer Historian Cousin Dan Hill. |
Co-Chairs Frances Goforth and
Jeanette Palmer Johnson Did a Fantastic Job!!!
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| Cover of the CD "Ringtail" by George Palmer Macias. Martin Parmer's cabin in Missouri. |
Order Your Copy of the Song "Ringtail" About Martin Parmer!!!
| 2005 Reunion. Photograph courtesy of Dan Hill |
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| Reunion Founder, Dr. Taylor Pendley, Speaks About the Palmers in Virginia. |
We are the descendants of Martin Parmer. On this home page you will find information
regarding the Palmer/Parmer Family Reunion which is held every two years. The 2005 Reunion was held in Huntsville,
Texas, March 19 and 20, 2005. Cousin George Palmer Macias composed an original song about Martin Parmer entitled, "Ringtail."
Cousin Dan Hill presented evidence proving much of the information about Martin Parmer in Thomas Parmer's 1874 book,
"Fifty-Five Years Ago in the Wilderness." We all look forward to Dan Hill's book about Martin Parmer's life in
Tennessee and Missouri.
The 2003 reunion was held at Washington-on-the-Brazos on March 29, 2003. Our Special
Guest Speaker was Sam Houston IV.
Martin Parmer Family Tree
See the Martin Parmer Family Tree at the link below. If your family line is not on it,
then you need to send me your line. Or bring copies of your ancestor charts and pictures to the reunion in March.
See the page for more details.
Martin Parmer Family Tree
2003 Reunion Was a Huge Success - More Than 115 in Attendance
More Details and Photographs in Coming Weeks
2003 Reunion
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| 2003 Special Guest Speaker - Sam Houston IV |
We will also highlight the life and the many historical contributions of Martin Parmer, his ancestors and
his descendants in the history of the United States and Texas.
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| Martin Parmer's Grave in the Texas State Cemetery |
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| Click Photo to Go to Texas State Cemetery Page |
Headstone Text
MARTIN PARMER BORN IN VIRGINIA, JUNE 4, 1778 DIED IN JASPER
COUNTY, MARCH 2, 1850 - - A DELEGATE TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION OF MISSOURI ,1821 - SENATOR IN LEGISLATURE OF MISSOURI
- - - SECOND IN COMMAND IN THE FREDONIAN WAR IN TEXAS, 1826 MEMBER OF THE CONSULTATION 1835 - SIGNED THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE,
1836 ---- PARMER COUNTY, TEXAS, NAMED IN HIS HONOR Erected by the State of Texas 1936
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"A small party of infatuated madmen at Nacogdoches have declared Independence and invited
the Indians from the Sabine to the Rio Grande to join them and wage a war of Murder, plunder and desolation on the innocent
inhabitants of the the frontier--The leader of this party is Martin Parmer..." Stephen
F. Austin to the Citizen's of Victoria - Letter dated January 1, 1827 regarding Fredonian Rebellion.
"One man in the throng was especially conspicuous and, if possible, he
seemed more eager for the fray than any other. This was old Martin Palmer, 'the ring-tailed panther'...
"...Palmer was a man of more than ordinary parts, of most extraordinary strength of mind
and body and brave as a lion. He was of large stature and bronzed of feature, always dressed in buckskin hunting shirt
and leather trousers, with a panther skin cap, wore his hair long and platted in Indian style, and was indeed a unique figure.
I first saw the 'Panther' at our home on Taylor's Bayou and he impressed me as a most extraordinary character.
"On this occasion the'Panther' was well mounted and
armed, and in high glee, eager for a brush with the enemy;..." Creed
Taylor - Texas Revolutionary War veteran and Texas Ranger regarding Martin Parmer's military service at the first battle of
the Texas Revoution at Gonzales on October 2, 1835.
"On motion of Mr. Everitt, the house went into an election for officers for the provisional government.
The rule in this case , being suspended,
Mr. Martin nominated for governor, S. F. Austin.
Mr. Parmer nominated for governor, Henry Smith.
Mr. Everitt nominated for lieutenant governor, J. W. Robinson.
When there appeared for Henry Smith, for governor, 31
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S. F. Austin, " 22
For J.
W. Robinson, lieut.do. 52
Whereupon, Mr. Henry Smith was declared duly elected governor, and J. W. Robinson, Lieutenant governor."
Journals of the Consultation at San Felipe de Austin, November 12, 1835. Henry
Smith was the first American Governor of Texas and Martin Parmer nominated him for the position against Stephen F. Austin.
"Mr. Parmer gave an interesting account to his friends at Old Washington in 1836 of
his escape from San Antonio. He was a wonderfully fascinating talker and his recital of this even greatly amused
those who heard him. He was a man absolutely without fear and held the Mexicans in contempt."
Charles B. Stewart - First Secretary of State of Texas - Delegate to the Convention
at Washington - Signer Texas Declaration of Independence.
"Mr. Parmer was of a nervous temperament. He had a stubborn and determined will and
showed impatience of delays. Many interesting stories were told of his prowess among the Indians. He was an interesting
talker and was frequently seen in the midst of an admiring group, relating incidents of his adventures. He was a unique
character but with all he was a man with the best of impulses - honest, brave and heroic."
Col. Stephen Blount - Delegate to Convention at Washington - Signer Texas Declaration of Independence.
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| Independence Hall |
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The 2003 Palmer/Parmer Reunion included a tour
of Independence Hall located at Washington-on-the-Brazos. Though only a replica, Independence Hall is constructed on
the exact spot where Martin Parmer signed the Texas Declaration of Independence in March, 1836.
| Martin Parmer - The Ring Tailed Panther |
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| Signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence |
Martin Parmer's signature on the Texas Declaration of Independence can be seen on the Internet by clicking
the link below. Parmer's signature can easily be found by locating Sam Houston's signature and counting down three signatures.
MARTIN PARMER'S SIGNATURE ON THE TEXAS DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
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Thanks for Visiting!
Hope to See You in 2007!!
President
Thomas (Tommy) Palmer
10907 Hwy. 36
Freeport, TX 77541
979-798-1957 home
979-299-7031 cell
979-373-5258 work
Vice President
Eugene Dewveall
17226 Mesa Springs Court
Houston, TX 77095
281-988-7333 home
281-723-3733 cell
Secretary
Sheila Cannon
14 Park Ln
Huntsville, TX 77320
936-435-9276 home
936-661-5248 cell
936-594-9055 work
Officers 2007
Palmer/Parmer Family Reunion
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