Kevin Ladd Speaks to Franklin Hardin Chapter DRT

LIBERTY, October 8, 2009 - Members of the Franklin Hardin Chapter, Daughters of the Republic of Texas enjoyed local author, Chairman of the Liberty County Historical Commission and Director of the Wallisville Heritage Park, Kevin Ladd, Saturday, October 3rd at their regular meeting.

Mr. Ladd entertained members and guests with a biographical sketch of Harriet Moore Paige Potter Ames during the years of the Republic of Texas. This true Texas heroine was caught up in the Runaway Scrape, endured numerous hardships and near starvation and ruthless men in the early days of Texas, finally settling on Caddo Lake near Jefferson, Texas. Her home was called “Potter’s Point” where she fought Indians and raised her family and eventually lost this beloved property in one of Texas’ most notorious early lawsuits. Author, Elithe Kirkland wrote a novel based on Mrs. Ames’ life and a diary that she left her granddaughter, titled Love is a Wild Assault.

The Franklin Hardin Chapter is planning a Bluebonnet Planting and Membership Brunch on Saturday, November 14th at 10:00 a.m. in the Price and Jean Daniel Home on the grounds of the Sam Houston Regional Library and Research Center. For information call Linda Jamison at 258-9141.