Did you ever notice folks that brag about such things are always related to royalty, a famous warrior, or talent? They never talk about their horse thief ancestor or the one hanged for murder.
By whom do you think Texas was populated by during the days of its Republic, and just before while still a Mexican state?
Hmmmmm?????
Generally the latter you speak of. Or folks trying to stay out of debtor’s prison back east.
