So, of those men there, which one was technically never even a resident of Texas?
Sounds like a trick question.
But it does bring up another point.
According to their Constitution one couldn't even THINK about running to be the President of the Republic of Texas if you weren't already a resident.....
.....for at least two years.
Kept all those upstart immigrants at bay.
But to answer your question I would guess Austin. I'm not sure he was ever present at the Convention, and I'm thinking may have actually died in New Orleans while on a diplomatic mission, hence may not have set foot in Texas since independence was declared on March 3rd of that year. [Nope, Austin was back in Texas by August, ran for President but Houston won in a landslide.]
Birdwatcher
