Saying hello to all.....

[Quinn]

Sorry I have been MIA for such a long time.  Taking a quick breather here this morning to say hello to all.

Started working on the book about my g-uncle Bert Quinn's murder, and in the middle of it, received word of another branch of the family who were involved in a shooting/murder situation! LOL

Most recent find now - had a cousin who was a county attorney in Texas.  Apparently he was in the process of defending someone in the beginnings of a trial, and the sheriff did not like either the fact he was defending the man, or the way he was defending him.

We do not have the details yet - still digging for them.  But what we do know so far is - Jeff Teague was defending a man by the last name of Tilliary over a crime committed.  This was in either Longview or Marshall, Texas.

Sheriff Tabler did not like it, so he shot and killed Jeff in July 1886.  Several months later, as this trial continued, Jeff's father and one of his brothers decided to take care of the sheriff. 

They set up an ambush outside the sheriff's office and as the man left the hotel dining room, they opened fire, killing him instantly.  This was in  September 1886.

The only other details we have at the moment is that Ludie Teague and his son were both arrested with minor wounds, both posted a $5,000 bond each, and both ended up acquitted for the shooting.

Doggone it!  If my family doesn't quit popping up in history in some kind of melee/shooting/murder/whatever.... I'll NEVER get my family history done! LOL

Hello to all!

Patty

[celia]

Hello Quinn
you have been busy i see You better not write and get your book published to quickly.Or you you might have to write another one to update the first Family sometimes do the unexpected and turn up when your not looking for them. Can i have your autograph when you get famous as an author

Celia

[Quinn]

Yes, IF I ever get it finished and published - you can have my autograph!! 

Patty

[MarieC]

Quinn, you've got a colourful family history!  I'm envious! 

MarieC

[celia]

I agree with Marie definitely
I wouldn't write or get your book published to quickly if were you. You might find more mysteries and who dunnits in the family,then you will have to write another book to update the first.I do hope you find something a bit nicer though next time I used to think the old cowboy films on the telly that mum used like.Were a bit exaggerated the way the cowboys went round shootin up the town if they didn't like somebody.Seems not though  

Celia

[Quinn]

The "Old West" of television fame... well, the way it is portrayed on television is true, and yet not so true.  Kind of depended upon where you lived in the time period.

It really was as rough and tumble as portrayed in many parts of the US.  Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Kansas, Texas, Montana, North and South Dakota - those areas in particular were indeed pretty rough in the 1800's.

The villians of the time period really did exist, and for the most part were just about as mean as they claim. 

The history of the Old West is one of my favorite subjects - I have read and studied it pretty much all of my life.  So when I found actual family in the middle of it, it surprised me, and yet it didn't.

The fun surprise came when I found my mother's side involved.  Mom swore all her life that "her family wasn't like that.  They were always gentlemen and ladies.  They did not try to be outlaws and things."  umm.... okay mom... if you say so..... LOL

patty

[liverpool annie]

Patty ! how lovely to see you my Friend ! 

The luck of the Irish nearly always seems to go with your family ! you lucky duck !!

If you need any help this end of the State .... let me know OK ??

And please can I have your autograph BEFORE you get famous .......