Joanna Troutman
Joanna Troutman called the "Lady of Goliad", 17 year old daughter of Colonel and Mrs. Hiram Baldwin Troutman, fashioned the Texas Lone Star Flag from her silk skirts. In 1835, 150 middle Georgia soldiers marched to Texas to assist in the fight against Mexico. When they passed through Knoxville, Joanna presented the flag to Colonel William Ward on the steps of the Troutman Inn, later known as the Harris Hotel. The flag flew during the battle of Goliad and later was recognized as Texas' official flag. One hundred and one years later, Texas Governor O. B. Colquitt was guest speaker in Knoxville for the unveiling of a memorial marker sponsored by Stiles A. Martin. Joanna is buried in Austin, Texas, next to a bronze figure of herself, sculpted by Pompeo Coppini.
The Texas Handbook Online - Joanna
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The Texas State Cemetery - Joanna
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The "Betsy Ross" of Texas
- Joanna Troutman
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