Ransom Herrin was born in Illinois about 1831, oldest of five children born to Mager and Nancy Herrin. On May 11, 1850 Ransom married Mary Ann Anderson Jordan. Their marriage certificate states that Ransom's father had to give his consent for Ransom to marry. Ransom and Mary Ann had five children, Elmanza Elizabeth (Edna) (1853, Jefferson, Ill), James Monroe (1856 Ill.), Luella (1860, Ill), Franklin (1863,Ill), Oscar (1868,Ill). Mary Ann also had a daughter named Angeline Jordan.
In 1863, we find Ransom in Texas where he served in the Army of the Confederacy. Texas Archive records show that Ransom volunteered under Texas Gov. Francis Lubbock's call and was stationed at Camp Magruder in Goliad County. Major General John Bankhead Magruder's Texas State troops fought in the Battle of Galveston in January,1863, recapturing the city from Union forces. The Federals never tried to retake Galveston.
Within months of Texas' readmission to the Union under Gov. Edmund Davis, the 12th Legislature created the Frontier Forces, The State Guard, the Reserve Militia and the State Police, all of which were commanded by a newly restored Adjutant General,on Nov. 25, 1871 the 12th Legislature, second session, added a fifth organization, The Minute Men.
Ransom served in Company F. Minute Men of Gillespie County, Fredericksburg, TX., from April 1872 - April April 1874. Muster Rolls from Texas Archives show that he and his son, James Monroe, served at the same time in 1874, but under different commanding officers.
Note: Click, TX Rangers Badge, for Prayer.
According to the 1880 census, Ransom and Mary were still living in Gillespie Co.
One recorded property in Kendall Co. of Ransom Herrin reads, Blk Grantee R. Herrin, Leag. Section 792, Abs 717.
Ransom died in Kendall Co., Jan. 7, 1884, and is buried in the Boerne City Cemetery, Boerne, TX.
Ransom's brother, Isaac Francis "Ike" Herrin,is buried at Patton Cemetery, Boerne,Kendall County,Texas.
January 7. 2006,(his birthday) a Memorial Service was held honoring Ransom as an Confederate Soldier 1863 and Texas Ranger 1872-1874. Made possible by gg grandson Wayne Herrin and the cooperation of The Sons of Confederate Veterans and Texas Rangers Foundation.
In 1863, we find Ransom in Texas where he served in the Army of the Confederacy. Texas Archive records show that Ransom volunteered under Texas Gov. Francis Lubbock's call and was stationed at Camp Magruder in Goliad County. Major General John Bankhead Magruder's Texas State troops fought in the Battle of Galveston in January,1863, recapturing the city from Union forces. The Federals never tried to retake Galveston.
Within months of Texas' readmission to the Union under Gov. Edmund Davis, the 12th Legislature created the Frontier Forces, The State Guard, the Reserve Militia and the State Police, all of which were commanded by a newly restored Adjutant General,on Nov. 25, 1871 the 12th Legislature, second session, added a fifth organization, The Minute Men.
Ransom served in Company F. Minute Men of Gillespie County, Fredericksburg, TX., from April 1872 - April April 1874. Muster Rolls from Texas Archives show that he and his son, James Monroe, served at the same time in 1874, but under different commanding officers.
Note: Click, TX Rangers Badge, for Prayer.
According to the 1880 census, Ransom and Mary were still living in Gillespie Co.
One recorded property in Kendall Co. of Ransom Herrin reads, Blk Grantee R. Herrin, Leag. Section 792, Abs 717.
Ransom died in Kendall Co., Jan. 7, 1884, and is buried in the Boerne City Cemetery, Boerne, TX.
Ransom's brother, Isaac Francis "Ike" Herrin,is buried at Patton Cemetery, Boerne,Kendall County,Texas.
January 7. 2006,(his birthday) a Memorial Service was held honoring Ransom as an Confederate Soldier 1863 and Texas Ranger 1872-1874. Made possible by gg grandson Wayne Herrin and the cooperation of The Sons of Confederate Veterans and Texas Rangers Foundation.
Ransom Herrin was born in Illinois about 1831, oldest of five children born to Mager and Nancy Herrin. On May 11, 1850 Ransom married Mary Ann Anderson Jordan. Their marriage certificate states that Ransom's father had to give his consent for Ransom to marry. Ransom and Mary Ann had five children, Elmanza Elizabeth (Edna) (1853, Jefferson, Ill), James Monroe (1856 Ill.), Luella (1860, Ill), Franklin (1863,Ill), Oscar (1868,Ill). Mary Ann also had a daughter named Angeline Jordan.
In 1863, we find Ransom in Texas where he served in the Army of the Confederacy. Texas Archive records show that Ransom volunteered under Texas Gov. Francis Lubbock's call and was stationed at Camp Magruder in Goliad County. Major General John Bankhead Magruder's Texas State troops fought in the Battle of Galveston in January,1863, recapturing the city from Union forces. The Federals never tried to retake Galveston.
Within months of Texas' readmission to the Union under Gov. Edmund Davis, the 12th Legislature created the Frontier Forces, The State Guard, the Reserve Militia and the State Police, all of which were commanded by a newly restored Adjutant General,on Nov. 25, 1871 the 12th Legislature, second session, added a fifth organization, The Minute Men.
Ransom served in Company F. Minute Men of Gillespie County, Fredericksburg, TX., from April 1872 - April April 1874. Muster Rolls from Texas Archives show that he and his son, James Monroe, served at the same time in 1874, but under different commanding officers.
Note: Click, TX Rangers Badge, for Prayer.
According to the 1880 census, Ransom and Mary were still living in Gillespie Co.
One recorded property in Kendall Co. of Ransom Herrin reads, Blk Grantee R. Herrin, Leag. Section 792, Abs 717.
Ransom died in Kendall Co., Jan. 7, 1884, and is buried in the Boerne City Cemetery, Boerne, TX.
Ransom's brother, Isaac Francis "Ike" Herrin,is buried at Patton Cemetery, Boerne,Kendall County,Texas.
January 7. 2006,(his birthday) a Memorial Service was held honoring Ransom as an Confederate Soldier 1863 and Texas Ranger 1872-1874. Made possible by gg grandson Wayne Herrin and the cooperation of The Sons of Confederate Veterans and Texas Rangers Foundation.
In 1863, we find Ransom in Texas where he served in the Army of the Confederacy. Texas Archive records show that Ransom volunteered under Texas Gov. Francis Lubbock's call and was stationed at Camp Magruder in Goliad County. Major General John Bankhead Magruder's Texas State troops fought in the Battle of Galveston in January,1863, recapturing the city from Union forces. The Federals never tried to retake Galveston.
Within months of Texas' readmission to the Union under Gov. Edmund Davis, the 12th Legislature created the Frontier Forces, The State Guard, the Reserve Militia and the State Police, all of which were commanded by a newly restored Adjutant General,on Nov. 25, 1871 the 12th Legislature, second session, added a fifth organization, The Minute Men.
Ransom served in Company F. Minute Men of Gillespie County, Fredericksburg, TX., from April 1872 - April April 1874. Muster Rolls from Texas Archives show that he and his son, James Monroe, served at the same time in 1874, but under different commanding officers.
Note: Click, TX Rangers Badge, for Prayer.
According to the 1880 census, Ransom and Mary were still living in Gillespie Co.
One recorded property in Kendall Co. of Ransom Herrin reads, Blk Grantee R. Herrin, Leag. Section 792, Abs 717.
Ransom died in Kendall Co., Jan. 7, 1884, and is buried in the Boerne City Cemetery, Boerne, TX.
Ransom's brother, Isaac Francis "Ike" Herrin,is buried at Patton Cemetery, Boerne,Kendall County,Texas.
January 7. 2006,(his birthday) a Memorial Service was held honoring Ransom as an Confederate Soldier 1863 and Texas Ranger 1872-1874. Made possible by gg grandson Wayne Herrin and the cooperation of The Sons of Confederate Veterans and Texas Rangers Foundation.
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Pvt 29 Brigade Texas State Troops Confederate States Army
Gravesite Details
Wife, Mary Ann lived to 97 yrs., received Confederate Widows pension.Died 1923, buried in unmarked grave, Live Oak Cemetery, Manchaca, TX.
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