| Vol 8, No 87 | March 27, 1836 | Sunday Evening |
(1947)
On this date in 1947, oilman Columbus Marion Joiner died. In 1930, his well, the Daisy Bradford No. 3, blew near Henderson, ushering in the largest oil field in history at the time. Because he was the one that discovered the East Texas Oil Field, he was given the affectionate nickname, "Dad" Joiner.
(1836)
On this date in 1836, on a Palm Sunday, more than 350 Texas prisoners, held at Goliad, were divided into groups, marched out into the open, and executed, under orders of Santa Anna. Only a few escaped. These were the remnants of Fannin's forces captured a short time earlier.
On this date in 1960, between New Braunfels and San Antonio, Natural Bridge Caverns was discovered. The cave turned out to be the largest known caverns in Texas. NOTE: Some sources put the discovery date as March 7th, 1965
(1817)
On this date in 1817, Antonio María Martínez becomes the last Spanish Governor of Texas. On December 26, 1820, at the urging of the Baron de Bastrop, Martínez endorses Austin's plan to bring settlers into Texas. On August 17, 1822, under Mexican pressure, Martínez peacefully surrendered his office to José Félix Trespalacios of Mexico.
