Stephen+Austin

=**Stephen Austin November 3, 1793 – December 27, 1836 **= Austin Figuerado pictures of stephen austin

Stephen Austin was known as the father of Texas. He led the second and ultimately successful colonization of the region by bringing 300 families from the United States. The capital of Texas was named after him as well as several counties and including Austinville. There are a number of colleges and universities named after him in his honor. When he was 21 he was voted territorial legislature of Missouri. He was reelected to the same position in 1819. Soon after the elder of Stephen died and left him with all he had and instructions to carry out a plan. After many failures and frustrations he finally brought over 300 families of colonists to Texas. He had many ways to be recognized by now. With over 10 big universities named after him and over 20 colonies he was a person to be remembered.

Stephen Austin had contributed a lot to America. Some of his acheivments are...
 * He started school at age 11
 * He finished school and was graduated with distinction.
 * Was territorial legislature of Missouri in 1813 when he was 21 and reelected in 1819.
 * Had many problems with the Mexican government.
 * After resolving these problems he led 300 families to Texas

Fun Facts: when Mr. Austin died it was of a strangley contracted disease. he died from pneumonia. he was under custody of the Mexican government and released on Christmas day. died the same year of the battle of the Alamo.

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West Film Project. "PBS - THE WEST - Stephen F. Austin." // PBS: Public Broadcasting Service //. 2001. Web. 07 Mar. 2011. .