tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-526718566533710055.post5378259088825932898..comments2024-02-28T11:45:39.824-05:00Comments on The James Gammell Chronicles: William Gammell and the Battle of San Jacinto, Part IILizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05885776562484882873noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-526718566533710055.post-15273083020594643852010-05-31T11:01:24.863-04:002010-05-31T11:01:24.863-04:00See the photo of May Jenette Andrews in the May 15...See the photo of May Jenette Andrews in the May 15, 2010, post or on the side bar.Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05885776562484882873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-526718566533710055.post-85829851382149188822010-05-31T09:47:34.329-04:002010-05-31T09:47:34.329-04:00Thanks, Pat, for your comment about "The Twin...Thanks, Pat, for your comment about "The Twin Sisters." I did read about it, but decided not to include that story. I didn't want to add too much extraneous detail.<br /><br />I did refer to the two small artillery pieces. But now that I know that is actually part of the Gammell story, I'll change my narrative just a bit and add a footnote, so that people will be sure to read your comment.Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05885776562484882873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-526718566533710055.post-56740766904939939752010-05-30T23:55:52.728-04:002010-05-30T23:55:52.728-04:00May Jenette Andrews (niece of James Gammell) marri...May Jenette Andrews (niece of James Gammell) married William N Sterns. The grandfather of William N Sterns was Francis "Picayune" Smith. Francis Smith was one of the first white settlers in Texas. On a trip to Cincinnati, Francis promoted the cause of Texas independence. Money was raised and two small cannons were purchased, which Francis brought to New Orleans. These were "The Twin Sisters," made famous by their participation at the Battle of San Jacinto. The story of the Twin Sisters is told in the Handbook of Texas Online, "Twin Sisters."Patricia Riddell Lococonoreply@blogger.com