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Austin Resident Killed
A party of three Indians kill an Austin resident, Thomas Shuff, on Barton’s Creek, two miles above town.
Milam Residents Kill Two Indians
Four Indians suspected of horse theft are pursued by 15 citizens of Milam. The Indians were butchering a buffalo on the...
Battle of Salado Creek
In response to the capture of San Antonio one week earlier, more than 200 Texas volunteers engage Mexican troops under the...
Peters Colony Settlers Killed
Three Peters Colony settlers, including Wesley Clements, are killed by Indians on Clements Creek, near present-day McKinney.
Bastrop County Resident Killed
Bastrop County resident Leroy Williams is killed by Indians (tribe unknown) with his own gun while plowing fields.
Snively Expedition Members Attacked
Having disbanded in late June in eastern New Mexico, the remnants of the Snively Expedition are attacked by Indians as they...
Cedar Creek Skirmish
A company of thirty Texans pursue a party of Indians along Cedar Creek, north of present-day Caldwell. Two Texans, Reed and...
Indian Killed Stealing Mules
Three Indians attempt to steal mules in Webberville, fifteen miles east of Austin. One Indian is killed.
Rowlett Creek Family Killed
Jeremiah Muncey, his wife and small child are killed by Indians at their farm on Rowlett Creek, in present-day Plano. Two of...
Cross Timbers Settlers Killed
A man named Underwood and his son are killed by unknown Indians on Little Mineral Creek while driving cattle to their new...
Indians Killed on Red River
After stealing horses in Sherman, three Indians are pursued by residents to the Red River. Two Indians are killed; the third...
Two Rangers Killed near Laredo
Robert S. Gilbert and Littleton Rattan are killed by Indians near Laredo.
Indians Attack Camp Lincoln
A party of Indians attacks Camp Lincoln, on Seco Creek, near present-day D’Hanis. One soldier is killed; several horses are...
Little River Settlers Attacked
Four settlers are attacked by “Northern Indians” while farming near Little River Fort. One, James Childers, is killed.
Little River Settlers Pursue Indians
After a herd of horses is stolen from Daniel Monroe on the Little River, four Anglos pursue a small party of Indians upriver...
U.S. Troops Attack Indians on the Nueces River
A ranger company under the command of Capt. John A. Veach pursues a party of Indians near Eagle Pass, overtaking it near the...
German Settler Shot on Beaver Creek
Unidentified Indians shoot Mr. Winkle of the Beaver Creek settlement (later known as the German community of Hilda), 2 miles...
Battle of La Bolsa
Texas Rangers encounter Mexican insurgents led by Juan Cortina on the Rio Grande at La Bolsa Bend, 12 miles southwest of...
Mason Settler Killed
Unidentified Indians kill Thomas S. Milligan, former sheriff of Mason County, within two miles of Mason. His wife, Mihala,...
Richland Springs Creek Settler Killed
Unidentified Indians kill W. D. C. Wood on Richland Springs Creek, eleven miles west of San Saba.