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Wise About Texas Episode 001- The First Judges of Texas

11.02.2015 - By Ken WisePlay

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This episode introduces two of the first judges of Texas--Josiah Hughes Bell and Benjamin Cromwell Franklin.  Download this episode to hear stories of Austin's Colony and how the provisional Texas government learned of the victory at San Jacinto.  You'll also hear about the time Texas engaged in an act of war against the United States!

Judge Benjamin C. Franklin

Grave of Judge Franklin in New City Cemetary, Galveston, Texas.

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