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The Middle of 1718
Missionaries led by Antonio de San buenaventura Olivares began three missions. -
The Middle of 1731
Settlers arrive from the Canary Islands to form a new civil settlement. -
The Middle of 1750
Bexar has developed a thriving ranching economy dominated by missionaries, soldiers, and civilians. -
The Middle of 1763
France, Spain, and England agree to divide the land in the New World. -
The Middle of 1772
The threat of Indian hostilities causes Spain to reorganize its outposts. -
The Middle of 1777
The population of Bexar has increased; 1,351 people live in civilian and presidio communities, and 709 reside in the missions. -
Jose Antonio Navarro
Jose Antonio Navarro is born to Maria Josefa and Angel Navarro at San Antonio de Bexar. -
Sam Houston
Sam Houston was born. -
The Middle of 1800
Spain agrees to return Lousiana to France. -
The Miidle of 1801
An American trader and filibuster , Philip Nolan, enters Northeast Texas to hunt for wild horses.
