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Post by Greg C. on Nov 20, 2007 19:40:11 GMT -5
BALLENTINE, RICHARD W. (1814-1836). Richard W. Ballentine, Alamo defender, was born in Scotland in 1814. He traveled to Texas from Alabama aboard the Santiago and disembarked on December 9, 1835. He and the other passengers signed a statement declaring, "we have left every endearment at our respective places of abode in the United States of America, to maintain and defend our brethren, at the peril of our lives, liberties and fortunes." Ballentine died in the battle of the Alamoqv on March 6, 1836.
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Post by neferetus on Nov 21, 2007 15:14:41 GMT -5
Bummer. A 22 year old kid who'd only just arrived in Texas. He died, so that others after him could enjoy a prosperous life in Texas.
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Post by neferetus on Nov 21, 2007 15:19:50 GMT -5
The Ballantine Scotch Whiskey distillery was established in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1827 by George Ballantine. I wonder if the Alamo's own Richard Ballentine was any relation?
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Post by Greg C. on Nov 22, 2007 10:15:42 GMT -5
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Post by neferetus on Nov 22, 2007 10:44:52 GMT -5
We'd better watch out. This is getting to be a drinker's board.
Let's try to keep it good, clean and wholesome.
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