Texas Timeline Index
1839 January 16 The Texas senate votes to buy captured Mexican ships from the French to start a new navy.1839 January 16 The Texas senate votes to buy captured Mexican ships from the French to start a new navy.1839 January 25 The Republic of Texas adopts its new flag.1839 January 25 The Republic of Texas adopts its new flag.1839 July 16 Chief Bowles of the Cherokee is killed at the Battle of the Neches1839 July 16 Chief Bowles of the Cherokee is killed at the Battle of the Neches1839 August 29 The Colt-Walker pistol is patented. (date under review)1839 August 29 The Colt-Walker pistol is patented. (date under review)