Author: Betty Smith Meischen
Bio: Betty is a 7th generation Texan whose family members journeyed to the Texas wilderness as early as 1822 to join Austin's colony.  She was born in Bellville, Austin County, Texas and graduated from Bellville High School and the University of Texas at Austin.  She is the author of four historical based novels and three previously published books on Texas and U.S. history.  She has passionately researched Texas History for over 40 years