Peg Leg
Subtitle: the improbable life of a Texas hero, Thomas William Ward, 1807-1872
By: by David C. Humphrey.
Series: Watson Caulfield and Mary Maxwell Arnold Republic of Texas series -- no. 1; Watson Caulfield and Mary Maxwell Arnold Republic of Texas series -- no. 1.
Publisher: Texas State Historical Association
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Denton
Language: eng
Number of pages: 340
ISBN-13: 9780876112373
Subjects: Ward, Thomas William, -- 1807-1872; Texas. -- General Land Office -- Officials and employees -- Biography; Consuls -- United States -- Biography; Texas -- History -- Revolution, 1835-1836; Texas -- History -- Republic, 1836-1846; Texas -- History -- 1846-1950
Genres: Biography
Description: In spite of losing his right leg to cannon fire in an early battle of the Mexican/Texan War of 1835-36, Thomas "Pegleg" Ward remained in the Texian military until he lost his right arm to cannon fire as well. He established himself as a remarkable political figure as he made significant contributions to the Texian cause through his administration of the General Land Office. "Pegleg" was able to persevere and amass large holdings of land and distinguish himself in service to his country and his state. Politically some despised him for his integrity, and his loyalty to Sam Houston. Others despised him because of his obstinence in doing things the way he thought best and having little flexibility to accommodate other's point of view. He was proud and he was stubborn, both good qualities for a Texan of that era.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Pt. 1. Peg Leg, 1807-1845; title: Introduction; title: From Dublin to New Orleans; title: The storming of San Antonio; title: With Green's Brigade; title: Launching Houston; title: "Autocrat of the land office"; title: "Old Peg" and the Archive War; title: Recovery and reform; title: Pt. 2. Peg Leg and Susan, 1844-1874; title: Susan; title: Downfall; title: A time of troubles; title: On the isthmus; title: In jeopardy; title: The Watermelon War and the Commodore; title: Reunion and separation; title: Civil wars; title: Final years; title: Retrospect.