Speaking of Texas

The Runaway Scrape

March 14, 2023 Tweed Scott Season 1 Episode 15
Speaking of Texas
The Runaway Scrape
Show Notes

 The Speaking of Texas Podcast talks to Cindy Gust about her ancestors' experience as part of the harrowing Runaway Scrape in 1836. Cindy shares a letter from her Great Grandmother, who was a part of the scrape and lost a son in the Alamo and whose husband fought at the ultimate battle--The Battle of San Jacinto. You'll learn many of the challenges facing the people fleeing for their lives from Santa Anna's army.