The sons of the republic of texas tells the story of the republic of texas beginning with its birth on april 21, 1836. Information on qualifications, downloadable membership application, listing of local chapters, and contacts. The srt also has the main office and a few chapters set up on. Sons of the republic of texas moses austin chapter 12. Sons of the republic of texas the handbook of texas. How to join the sons of the republic of texas synonym. Includes a brief history of the sons of the republic of texas from 1893 to the present. At this very moment 183 years ago, a rag tag group of texans, all knowing they were outnumbered and facing certain death stood their ground. Commemoration ceremony with alamo chapter of the sons of. The sons of the republic of texas 2001, hardcover for. The sons of the republic of texas lone star chapter. Presented in partnership with the alamo chapter of the sons of the republic of texas, this historical program commemorates the aftermath of 1836 siege and battle of the alamo. The srt is an historical, genealogical organization.
Aiding in perpetuating the memory and spirt of the men and women who achieved the independence of texas. By april 20, 1893, a state society was organized in houston with w. Joining the sons of the republic of texas to join the srt, potential members must complete the membership application, which is available online to download. Fraternal lineage society open to any male who is a direct descendant of an ancestor who was a resident and loyal citizen of texas prior to the republic s annexation. Members of the srt are direct descendants whos forefathers lived in the republic of. The sons of the republic of texas public group facebook. The sons of the republic of texas lone star chapter, the woodlands, texas. The sons of the republic of texas was first organized in april 1893 at richmond, texas, by several sons and grandsons of veterans of the texas revolution. To perpetuate the memory and spirit of the men and women who achieved the independence of texas and secured. The sons of the republic of texas is open to males who can prove direct lineage to a resident of the republic of texas prior to february 19, 1846. The republic of texas museum is currently closed and will reopen in its new home within the republic of texas history center rthc when completed, at 810. The sons of the republic of texas has 1,504 members. It was bordered by mexico to the west and southwest, the gulf of mexico to the southeast, the two u.