Gus Wilson was an early Texas settler, and an interesting character. Came to Texas from Tennessee as a child, made a fortune, and gave it away. We need more like him! Thought y'all would enjoy his interesting story as posted on Find-a-Grave https://findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?p ... id=6626578
Ken
"Joe and I are going home" - Gus Wilson
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"Joe and I are going home" - Gus Wilson
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- State of Texas Historical Marker
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- Gus's dog "Old Joe" rests atop headstone
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When the people fear their government, that is tyranny. When government fears the people, that is freedom.
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Re: "Joe and I are going home" - Gus Wilson
Thanks Joe. I found the stories about him posted at find-a-grave, especially those about his philanthropy, very interesting.
Ken
Ken
Member AKTI, TSRA, NRA.
If your religion requires that you hate someone, you need a new religion.
When the people fear their government, that is tyranny. When government fears the people, that is freedom.
https://www.akti.org/
If your religion requires that you hate someone, you need a new religion.
When the people fear their government, that is tyranny. When government fears the people, that is freedom.
https://www.akti.org/
Re: "Joe and I are going home" - Gus Wilson
Outstanding story. Thank you for sharing that.
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