One of the builders of Southwest. Born in Nacogdoches County, son of very early settlers. Became a cattleman; served as sheriff of Goliad County in 1858-1860. In Civil War Cavalry of Col. John S. "Rip" Ford for four years. Fought at Palmito Hill, war's last battle, 34 days after the surrender of Gen. Robert E. Lee. In 1886, raised $75,000 to build S.A.& A.P. Railroad from San Antonio to Beeville. Aided in getting G.H.& S.A. to extend line from Victoria here in 1890. Was county treasurer, banker and the president and general manager of Beeville Oil Mill.