Temple Houston's Grave

Temple was the youngest son of Sam Houston and he spent a lifetime trying to make a name of his own. No matter how much he tried his father's name still followed. He was an excellent public speaker and he was known for his theatrics in the courtroom. Like any other lawman of the old west Temple flirted with being good and bad.
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[@ericsimpson1176]

ok I did a bit of checking. Sam Houston first son ,Sam Houston JR . was shot though his bible at the battle of Shiloh and it saved his life the bullet whs completely stopped by the bible. He was shot agin ( the second day I think) seriously injured and taken prisoner. he survived the war and became a doctor... ( wow, ,,, we are a bunch of self serving cry babys compared to people of this time in history)

[@RhettyforHistory]

I agree! People were tougher and you really don't have to go that far back to see it.

[@garypowell4565]

@@RhettyforHistory ...you pretty much had to be, because the law wasn't no help.

[@garypowell4565]

and they didn't have all the amenities we have now, and all this technology has just made us lazier.

[@cwb0051]

Rhetty, You Would Be An Awesome History Teacher, I Love the ole west stories etc..I watched this again..So Interesting..

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thanks buddy! I appreciate the kind words. Never know I just might do that. I had a tiny bit of student teaching bbn butvt was in science. I'd have to go back to school for the history.

[@graveexplorations]

Wow! What an amazing fellow Temple Houston was. I can totally see why the people of Oklahoma respected him so much. Even though he lived a short life, he did more to fill it than most people who live twice as long. Again you do an outstanding job telling these histories. It's not easy to speak on camera with such ease (I need a script, even then I make a ton of mistakes...haha). To do it as well as you do, means you have an excellent grasp of the facts. Keep up the great work you do in bringing us these stories.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thanks for watching as well as the kind words. Trust me, there are a lot of outtakes! My tongue gets twisted many times. If it's just one or two and it's not too bad then I may keep it in there. It's all part of the learning process. I was going to tell you something interesting on this one. The third brother who went to prison was none other than Al Jennings. The silent film star and technical advisor. He's buried out your way.

[@ronileigh9336]

I was thinking the same thing you said.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you and I appreciate you watching!

[@TampaJay]

That’s the first time I’ve ever heard of Temple Houston. I really enjoyed that man i’m glad you shared it with us. What are extraordinary life he had. Really enjoyed you’re telling of the trials. Did you say that he was found guilty of murder and was charged $300? That’s Definitely the Wild West lol Thanks for sharing man really enjoyed this

[@RhettyforHistory]

Although $300 was a lot of money back then it still seems odd to just fine someone for murder regardless of the amount. He was a character for sure. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@TampaJay]

RhettyforFun that’s exactly what I was thinking lol extreme odd but exciting history. I really enjoyed it

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thanks buddy. I'm glad to hear you did.

[@soniagonzales9144]

I liked it and now have "Subscribed". My 10 year old loves learning about history. Thanks for your time in this!

[@RhettyforHistory]

You're welcome and I'm glad you both enjoyed it. I appreciate you watching!

[@talk2kev]

Enjoy watching your videos. It's very cool all the research you did and awesome to see the old newsprint. Thanks

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you Kevin! I appreciate you watching the videos and I'm glad you're enjoying them.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

I had never heard of him. Very interesting guy. I guess having a famous parent is a mixed blessing. And I agree with Grave Explorations comment, you speak very well live on camera. Obviously, you have a good memory for the facts. When I speak live on camera every other word is um :-) Thanks for another interesting tour!

[@RhettyforHistory]

Yeah I think you're right about the mixed blessing from his super famous father. Trust me though, there is a lot of um, a, ands etc. It is a challenge to get somewhat straight but I enjoy finding interesting things to cover. I appreciate you watching.

[@ghostcityshelton9378]

Famous Final Resting Places. Um...that was a um cool comment. We all get tounge tied every once in a while. No big deal. Just keep on truckin' 💖

[@ghostcityshelton9378]

RhettyforFun. You do a great job!!😙

[@TCsInspiredVlogs]

@@RhettyforHistory I live in Woodward Oklahoma so yeah he's big news around here

[@RhettyforHistory]

He definitely is there. I'd like to see him bigger in the state.

[@brendaholliday6866]

I throughly enjoyed your show on attorney, Temple Houston I was literally glued to every word. I'm familiar with his father, Sam Houston but had never heard of his son, Temple. I would love to read his autobiography if he has one. Thank you for your great investigative work on this and all of your stories. Take care 🐎

[@RhettyforHistory]

There is quite a bit that has been written on him and he truly tried to make a name for himself but never really got that. Any other many probably would have been remembered more for those actions. Thank you for watching!

[@LandumCgoesthere]

Great video Rhetty! There was also a short lived TV series in the early 1960s that was based on Temple Houston and used that name. A point of trivia is... quite a few of the character actors in that show went on to do parts in " The Andy Griffith Show". Enjoyed the video!

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you and I'm glad you enjoyed it my friend. I know about the TV show but I have never seen it. I'm curious on whether or not it's historically accurate.

[@danielc5205]

I love 19th and 20th century history.

[@RhettyforHistory]

I do too. People lived such different lifestyles and it's difficult to imagine all the things they had to endure.

[@rhonda5711]

What a guy! WoW Interesting video. I'm learning stuff again lol I sure appreciate all the research work you do and you are very easy to listen to and understand. Thank you for sharing :)

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you Rhonda! I'm glad to hear you're learning something knew. I feel he should be known more than he is. Thanks for watching!

[@texas6060]

Rhetty for fun Thank you for sharing your Videos on History they are fantastic.

[@RhettyforHistory]

You're welcome and thank you so much for watching!

[@Steph-hs5jd]

Very interesting!! I enjoyed it! Thank you for sharing.

[@RhettyforHistory]

You're welcome. I appreciate you watching!

[@DenitaArnold]

Thanks for the history lesson. Fascinating man

[@RhettyforHistory]

You're welcome and thanks for watching. He was a rough and tough character that's sort of been forgotten over time.

[@throughthedesert6572]

New subscriber here. Been binging on all your videos. Absolutely love and salute your content.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you. I'm glad you're enjoying them. I appreciate you subscribing.

[@roadkillreview3781]

Lost his parents so early, he did well for himself though. He did more than most folks in a lifetime before he was even 20. 😎👍

[@RhettyforHistory]

You're absolutely correct about that! He had an adventurous spirit and always wanted something more.

[@gwendolynmcwilliams2020]

Facts very impressive genius even

[@edmcconnell2105]

who ❓

[@roberthill2681]

That’s really awesome thanks for the love of history just as I am and those stories of this great man was exactly what I love 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🦊

[@RhettyforHistory]

I'm glad to hear you are enjoying them. I try to pull out the popular ones as well as some that may have been forgotten over time. This one is really one of those. Thank you for watching Robert!

[@jessicawalker8564]

for starters what a fantastic name Temple Houston...my new spirit animal...shooting at jurors in the courtroom yes very dramatic...another great video Rhetty! thank u

[@RhettyforHistory]

He was quite the character. His name is two cities in Texas. Although Houston was really from his father. Still cool though. Thanks for watching Jessica!

[@nancyparrish3297]

Thanks love the old west history. Great video

[@RhettyforHistory]

That's one of my favorite time periods to study and learn about. Thanks for watching!

[@buckacre1348]

What a fascinating life. Thank you, Rhety.

[@RhettyforHistory]

You're welcome and thank you so much for watching!

[@buckacre1348]

@@RhettyforHistory you are providing a needed few minutes in which the word "Chronovirus" is not mentioned. For that, all your viewers should be grateful.

[@RhettyforHistory]

@@buckacre1348 That's good to hear. That's what my temporary goal has been anyway.

[@gypsytreasures3856]

This was fascinating. Thank you

[@RhettyforHistory]

You're welcome and thanks for watching!

[@courtneyhall7140]

a really comendable video,tons of research and many many miles to bring it to us,thanks.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you so much for watching Courtney!

[@mikejones2830]

I loved hearing some history from my home town Woodward Ok. I have family in Elmwood Cemetery

[@RhettyforHistory]

If you happen to know any other stories from that cemetery please let me know. I know there has to be more in there. Thank you for watching Mike!

[@williamkeith8944]

Being a native Texan, I knew about Temple Houston. When I grew up in Amarillo I actually went to Woodward to see his grave. My aunt Ruth Keith was born in Mobeetie, Wheeler county and her father was a good friend of Temple who was based in Mobeetie before he moved over to Woodward. Mobeetie grew up next to Fort Elliot, an important defense against the Comanche and Kiowa Tribes thereabouts. I heard and listened to the old tales of my family before they passed. I'm 68 years old and really honor the old folks and their life stories.

[@RhettyforHistory]

They are great stories to treasure for sure. I tried to listen to as many as I could but I always think maybe there was more. Temple was an interesting character for sure. Trying to carve his own way but never really able to escape his father's shadow. Thank you for watching.

[@raynonabohrer5624]

Love your videos ! God bless you and keep safe.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you and I appreciate you watching. May you stay safe as well.

[@rachelsturm3312]

I enjoyed this video very much. I knew that Sam Houston was married and had children but I didn't know any details about the children. Very interesting! He was certainly handsome.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you! Temple was supposedly a very charming man. I'm sure his was very popular with the ladies. I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment.

[@41magfan]

The information I gained from the video got another subscriber.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you and I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@mikeforce5926]

Wow he made it 3 days after turning 45.I had no idea of him.I guess Temple Texas was named after him.He was a smart handsome son of the great Sam Houston.Great story.Very interesting.There is one of the officers from the battle of San Jancinto in my family cemetery in Whitney Memorial Park.He was awarded a rifle by Sam Houston.

[@RhettyforHistory]

I would be willing to bet Temple, Texas is named after him but I have not looked into that. He certainly paved his own way but never could escape the shadow of his father. There is a lot of that Texas Revolutionary history that I would love to cover at some point.

[@arailway8809]

I appreciate your taking the time to tell of Temple Houston. He was a gifted defense lawyer. Here is his Soiled Dove defense: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soiled_Dove_Plea

[@RhettyforHistory]

He was an extraordinary lawyer. I can't imagine how entertaining he was. Thanks for watching!

[@MTG6937]

He copied it from Stormy Daniels lawyer Avenatti.

[@ryanadkins7923]

Only a chosen few get a like at the very beginning of the video.congrats.great stuff.im the s.j.sharks fan guy.have a great summer.cheers!

[@ohmeowzer1]

Loved this ty

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you! I appreciate you watching!

[@swansfan6944]

Wow, that was an extremely interesting story. 👍 Temple Houston was a very clever man who just picked himself up by his boot straps and did what he had to do. He also had an interesting name, I have never heard of anyone else with the name Temple, was it his real birth name? Thanks Rhetty. ❤️Jodie 🇦🇺

[@RhettyforHistory]

Yes it is his really name and it is different. I have seen others named that but they were newer and probably named after him in his honor. Thank you for watching!

[@johnbowers7115]

Very interesting keep up the good work!

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you and I appreciate you watching!

[@graemewilliams1308]

I'm an Ozzie, I read about him 10 years ago, together with Ben Thompson & the whole gun fighting crowd. Firing guns with blanks in the courtroom to prove a point ! Defending a hooker no one else would. ABSOLUTE LEGEND and brilliant mind & could have been President except for his liking for gun play, which he was very good at as well. Another REALLY smart guy was William Hamilton, mountain man & fur trapper. He was so good at Indian sign language & WAY BETTER than most Indians that they thought he was part Indian himself.

[@RhettyforHistory]

In those days the gun play may may not have been a factor. Many presidents have had guns. Teddy Roosevelt was pretty outspoken guy. Temple could have fit in well during the time period. Times were certainly different then though.

[@graemewilliams1308]

@@RhettyforHistory Yes, Teddy of The Rough Riders, San Juan Hill & all that. Plus Tom Horn to help out. Pity he talked too much.

[@ghostcityshelton9378]

The name of the lighthouse is Lookout Point Lighthouse. I'm pretty sure that's the one that has the EVPs you can listen to.

[@barbarabooth9824]

Thank K YOU IR WAS VERY INTERESTING😊

[@geraldwalker3012]

Unloading on the jury... Yep let Sam's boy all right. I'm a native Texan but this little video gave me a lot of information I had not had previously thank you so much for the posting

[@RhettyforHistory]

You're welcome and thank you for watching! I'm glad you learned something new connected with Texas!

[@geraldwalker3012]

@@RhettyforHistory there's always something new to learn about Texas. I was so impressed with seeing accomplishments of his life as well as that cutting edge of the way he handled his business. It's just a shame he had to pass so young. Once again thank you for your excellent work

[@RhettyforHistory]

It is. Would have been nice to see what else he could have accomplished if he had lived longer. I appreciate the kind words.

[@catholiccrusader5328]

Sam's boy; he was totally cool. Temple was one BMF...loved the man.

[@rebeccamartin9664]

Interesting thanks for sharing. I had never heard of him.

[@RhettyforHistory]

You're welcome. I think he has been somewhat forgotten over time. Thanks for watching!

[@stevenhilliard1425]

Awesome as always

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you Steven. I appreciate you watching!

[@davidlj53]

Great story, thanks!

[@RhettyforHistory]

You're welcome and thank you for watching!

[@robertreisner6119]

Temple Houston was also a dandy dresser, his reputation and known abilities gave him a colorful life. He was also a collector of various tribes products, most of his collection was in his palor. He was a remarkable man.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you for watching and sharing a little more about him!

[@ericsimpson1176]

If I rember correctly one of Sam Houston son's was also save by a book. He was a Confederate soldier at the battle of Shiloh and shot the bullet passing through his bible he was seriously injured but the bible slowed the bullet enough to save him

[@RhettyforHistory]

That's interesting and I didn't know that. That would be another interesting story. I'll have look into that some more.

[@bojanglesthewizard8875]

Sam Houston Jr. If I'm correct

[@WhispersFromTheDark]

I really enjoy all your video's and the history you teach with them, but I have to correct you because if I don't I think my head will explode! LOL I understand that this video is about Temple, but to merely mention his Dad as a Soldier that was important in the battle of San Jacinto is not only not describing his Father correctly, but doing him a great dis-service. His Father was the GENERAL at the Battle of San Jacinto. That battle lasted only 18 minutes and is the shortest battle in recorded history, and is when Texas gained it's freedom from Mexico. This is only some of what General Sam Houston did: Houston also served as the first and third president of the Republic of Texas, and was one of the first two individuals to represent Texas in the United States Senate. He served under General Andrew Jackson in the War of 1812, Houston helped organize Texas's provisional government and was selected as the top-ranking official in the Texian Army. He led the Texan Army to victory at the Battle of San Jacinto, the decisive battle in Texas's war for independence against Mexico.. So describing him as "an important Soldier in Texas history" is like saying the Pope is 'a little religious'. Sorry, i couldn't resist. 3 of my Ancestors served under General Sam Houston at the Battle of San Jacinto, and out of respect for their memory and service (not to mention the great service Sam Houston provided for our State [Country]) I couldn't bite my tongue and ignore this. I can easily see why and how Temple would have felt trying to blaze his way out of the shadow of such an historic Father, but it looks like he did just fine on his own without any perks from being General Houston's Son. Temple was what we now would call a 'child prodigy' and/or a genius! it's obvious that a lot of what made him tick, he got from his Dads genes. Sorry to have to preach on your channel, but when it comes to Texas Hero's, I come from a long line of them and I wanted to give tribute to where it is due. If I ruffled your feathers it was not my intention, I understand that someone from outside Texas might not have the info or passion about our Hero's, that we do down here in Texas. Rest in peace Temple, I learned a lot about you and your incredible life today watching the fine tribute that Rhett provided. I know you made your Dad proud as you've also made us Texians proud.

[@RhettyforHistory]

You're right he was one of the most important figures in Texas history. My goal with this video was to explain more of Temple in this video and it was completely off the cuff with this visit. I appreciate you watching and telling more.

[@dove5272]

This is what western movies are about. Someone should make a movie on him. Know a lot about Sam Houston but not his children. Ty for this great information.

[@RhettyforHistory]

You're welcome and you're right about this story being something that would make a great film. He was crazy enough in real life that you wouldn't have to stretch anything. Just tell the truth. Thank you for watching Terry!

[@lisasmith7854]

Great story. Thank you

[@RhettyforHistory]

You're welcome and thank you for watching!

[@AViewFromTheMiddle]

That's a wild story for a relatively short life. A $300 fine for murder. A pretty good chunk of money for the time, but still...

[@RhettyforHistory]

Yeah I can't imagined only getting fined for murder now days. Wonder what the money went to?

[@ernestosolis3073]

thanks,,back when i was a teen ,,Jeffrey Hunter play the role of Temple Huston called by the same name...Jeffrey Hunter in Temple Houston,,a western.might come up on you tube..rhettyorfun,,again,thanks much!

[@RhettyforHistory]

You're welcome Ernesto. Thank you so much for watching!

[@mariselaramirez1091]

Love your channel

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you for watching!

[@peterverga7728]

He won a shooting match against Billy the kid and Bat Masterson in Tuscosa Tx 1879

[@gwendolynmcwilliams2020]

God bless Temple Houston and the Family SIP all.

[@LkOutMtnMan]

From what I learned Temple and his brother were the basis for the main character in the 1937 Cimarron movie Yancy Caveat which won an academy award I think.

[@RhettyforHistory]

I did not know that. Interesting. Thank you for watching.

[@hughsmith4008]

Yea if you like Oklahoma history you are going to like that book

[@ghostcityshelton9378]

Sorry that I haven't been here in awhile but I will catch up on your cool videos I promise. I have lot's of goodies to catch up on. Kind of like Chrismas in Aug. ! I'll be helping to paint a Light keepers house soon from the 1800s, how cool is that?!

[@RhettyforHistory]

Oh wow! That is cool! I'm kind of jealous you get to do that! Are you going to make a video on the experience?

[@ghostcityshelton9378]

RhettyforFun. I hope so but we're still trying to raise money to do it. This Sat. we'll be giving away free ice cream & selling tickets for nice boat rides. If I could get into my old phone I could show some great ghost pics from the lighthouse. It's called the Concord Point Lighthouse in Maryland. I have a pic of a man facing the back of the lighthouse stareing my way & above him is a big white thing that seems to be wearing a huge white robe. I was way down the way from the lighthouse at the time. The next shot after that was just the outline in green of angry eyes with pointed eye brows. You don't see the weird stuff till after you look back at your pictures. Another really strange pic was I took a pic of the lighthouse, latter looking at the pic was that the lighthouse didn't show up at all ! What showed up was a 2 story house with bright lights in every window & strange people (?) dressed in black hoods. I could tell they could see me cause they were all looking right at me. There are other pics where a girl ghost was half up in the ground. There's others no one would believe me unless they could see the pics. A Salvation Army officer locked me out of my phone cause I had proof that ghosts exist.

[@ghostcityshelton9378]

RhettyforFun. I have to go before the town council to ask permission to see if I could Ghost Hunt at the lighthouse & light keepers house. But if I had those pics from my old phone it really would help my case. But how does one unlock a phone without losing the pics ? Do you know what I could do?

[@RhettyforHistory]

Hope you're able to get in there. Might approach it from a historical point of view to document how it was and how it's being kept up. As far as retrieving the pics maybe take it in to a phone specialist?

[@RhettyforHistory]

That does sound creepy! There is a lot of history in that area and no shortage of ghost stories in Maryland and Virginia.

[@maureenlewis2120]

Love the history

[@RhettyforHistory]

He had an interesting life. Thanks for watching Maureen.

[@Dontwlookatthis]

Sam Houston was born hear Maryville, Tennessee. The local library and a school are named after him. He, along with Davy Crocket, left to go to Texas when the "gone to Texas" movement was in progress. It affected several southern states. Houston and Dallas are both Scottish names! I know one Houston in Scotland, where it is pronounced Eustun. Dallas, on the other hand, is pronounced Dallas.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you for including some additional information about the background and names.

[@cwb0051]

Temple was a Genius..Very Interesting Indeed..

[@RhettyforHistory]

Yes he was. There may never be another like him. If they are like him they sure couldn't pull of his dramatic antics in this day and age.

[@johnnyxiong4968]

Temple Houston, I knew about his dad, but not him. Cool kid!

[@RhettyforHistory]

Temple made quite the name for himself but that shadow always followed him. Interesting man though. Thank you for watching!

[@nieldooley2906]

Jeff Hunter played Temple Houston in the tv series

[@susanhansen4025]

Very interesting!

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you for watching Susan!

[@ghostcityshelton9378]

If you ck out lighthouses in Maryland there's another really old one but they state that there are hauntings there online the Concord Point Lighthouse. It has cool EVPs that you can listen to. A man who volunteered at Concord Point Lighthouse had such a scary encounter that he never went back but I never found out what happened course they don't want folks afraid I guess, like to lose tourists maybe. After seeing my pics I hope to change their minds. Will try anyway. 😩😱😨👻boo!

[@RhettyforHistory]

Sounds pretty creepy! I do want to see more out that way. I hope to someday soon!

[@janicetrent9694]

I did not of him. That was very interesting. I have been to Ft Sam Houston when my youngest soldier was there getting his Army training for Combat Medic before going to Iraq. That's all I know. I love your work. Keep it up.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you Janice! Temple was an interesting character that not many know about. Those are the ones I love to find! Thanks for watching!

[@rayjohnson4741]

Janice Trent my aunt is buried @ fort sam Houston

[@mariadelcarmensanchezegea3375]

Por favor k lo trazuscan en 🇪🇸 son historias.muy buenas ok?

[@seegreen3268]

Good job

[@mikeforce5926]

Too bad they all were not buried in Texas.I have to make it to that cemetery someday.What a great story.

[@RhettyforHistory]

He made home Oklahoma and had a some legendary cases. It was attempt to escape the shadow of his father. Thanks for watching!

[@ghostcityshelton9378]

If I could get in my old phone with pics in tack I could show you eighter a demon or some short of devil with 2 demons. Crazy stuff. I wrote where you wrote me down below. Your video was very Interresting!

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it and I appreciate you watching!

[@ghostcityshelton9378]

RhettyforFun. I get to binge watch this wk your vids, findly. Much luv!

[@robertmcgee141]

Is that head stone newer? Doesn't look like it's 114 years old.

[@RhettyforHistory]

I'm not sure when it was placed there. That's a good question.

[@larrywalker6105]

Does he have any connection to Temple University?

[@garypowell4565]

I wonder why he didn't stay in Texas and run for governor? Probably because the way his father got ousted during the civil war, and texans didn't won't no more Houstons at that time.

[@RhettyforHistory]

I think the main reason was he wanted to make a name for himself. That never really happened though. No matter what he did he was always talked about being Sam Houston's son. I think people would have loved to have him as a governor he just wasn't interested in it.

[@curtisbasler6251]

When temple was in Texas panhandle he lived in moobetie tx. He has a daughter buried there. When he left there he went to Grand ok. A wild and wooley town at time. It's always been said that where he pulled the gun in court and took the case to supreme court. After leaving there he went to Woodward ok. Also the outlaw red buck tried to shoot him.

[@RhettyforHistory]

I probably need to pay that town of Moobetie a visit. Sounds like it could be interesting. Thank you for watching Curtis!

[@patricialenaburg6553]

WHO WAS Red Buck? The name sounds familiar, i am getting Ha!

[@RhettyforHistory]

Red Buck was a notorious criminal here in Oklahoma. I will do a story on him probably this year.

[@curtisbasler6251]

@@RhettyforHistory I think red bucks real name is George weightman He is buried in the Araphoe, ok. Cemetery. He was notorious for sure. He was kicked out of the Doolin gang for trying to shoot Bill tilgman in the back. He has a small marker with red buck on it.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Yes you are correct on that. I have done a story on Hookey Miller who was with Redbuck.

[@larszchzsche9070]

Sam also had a cherokee wife and childrenby her while living in arkansas but most historians wont touch on it particular historians from texas, sam is an icon texas history.

[@cynthiacarter665]

Wow, Temple beat The Kid in a shooting contest. I just watched a program about how Billy practiced shooting every day even while riding his horse.

[@JennsHaunts]

Awesome video!!

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you Jenn!

[@ricksouthdakota2315]

Great job!.. one thing everyone had to cut there notch out in life back then😉

[@RhettyforHistory]

Yes they did and he had a difficult time trying to do that but he certainly did. Thank you for watching!

[@francisebbecke2727]

Being the child of a famous person is a near impossible position. It could not have been a state statute book. Oklahoma was not a state until 1907. Temple died two years earlier.

[@marilynmulkey6095]

Was Temple, TX named after him?

[@RhettyforHistory]

It was actually named after a railroad official that had the last name Temple. I can't remember the name right off hand. But I was thinking the same thing you were.

[@hughsmith4008]

You may want to get the book "He Made it Safe to Murder"... Temple is mentioned in a chapter.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Very interesting! I have not heard of that lawyer! I was just looking up a little on him and he does sound interesting. Thanks for the tip!

[@hughsmith4008]

Yea I wish I was you and came across it for the first time. I live in Oklahoma and till I discovered this I thought Oklahoma History was like watching paint dry. How I came across it was very interesting but will wait till I get to meet you to tell that story. @@RhettyforHistory

[@RhettyforHistory]

Oklahoma is full of colorful history with a lot of characters. Maybe more so than any other state.

[@texas6060]

Sam Houston from what I Understand, stay at Camp Bowie Fort in Ft Worth, Tx. for a bit. I not sure what year it was but somewhere it was in print. Rhettyforfun

[@tracylong5192]

Cool. He has the same middle name of my dad

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you for watching Tracy!

[@mattbutler3852]

I think that in his next life he defended O.J.SIMPSON.

[@karenwoodring3994]

Great video

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you Karen!

[@karenwoodring3994]

RhettyforFun your welcome

[@AmWestColl]

another good story !

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you Ron!

[@joseleswopes4396]

What happened to his Son 🤔

[@nadiazahroon6573]

Love it.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you

[@altus1960]

Interesting video

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you

[@CaptainSkeleton2004]

An interesting attorney story. Must’ve been rough living without any parents and from an young age too. But I found it interesting that Houston is that he graduated super early and as in the attorney life, he took defensive cases to a new level

[@RhettyforHistory]

He was made famous from his father but the reality is he was wild and crazy in his own right and I don't think there was another attorney ever that was so dramatic and effective in the courtroom.

[@CaptainSkeleton2004]

I couldn’t agree more.

[@teddysalad8227]

Sam Houston is the Father of Texas.

[@eagletalons5333]

Rhetty, you said they were a criminal gang and also lawyers, aren't they both the one and the same ??

[@RhettyforHistory]

No. These legitimately tried to rob trains and banks.

[@eagletalons5333]

@@RhettyforHistory Yeah, I know , was just making a "lawyer" joke..

[@RhettyforHistory]

I figured you were. These were just loser outlaws though. Not sure they were the best lawyers either but they were imposing. The Lone survivor goes out to Hollywood because he's the "Expert" of the Old West since he was so successful.

[@joshuabrooks4907]

Temple Lea Houston was definitely an old west legend. Too bad he died young.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Yes he was and most certainly a colorful character. Thank you for watching!

[@RhettyforHistory]

Yes he was and most certainly a colorful character. Thank you for watching!

[@bubblesbabe1121]

Interesting

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you!

[@DKHGP55]

If they were buried in Texas their graves would be taken a lot more care of and probably be done short of a shrine and visible

[@RhettyforHistory]

This cemetery isn't too badly taken care of. But I can take you to plenty of cemeteries in Texas where they are not maintained. So far I haven't seen a state where there aren't forgotten and neglected cemeteries.

[@bthompson1767]

He was reincarnated again look up Jeffrey Hunter 1960s you’ll see him again

[@bullhead900]

Sounds like Temple was a bit of a nut job.

[@edmcconnell2105]

very poor quality film

[@ldg2655]

Very interesting!

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you Leslie!

[@seegreen3268]

Good job

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you Carrie! I appreciate it!

[@seegreen3268]

Good job

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you for watching!