Historedia
Person

Stephen F. Austin

Events
4
Episodes
10
Years
1823–1836

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Stephen F. Austin, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Bastrop authorises Austin's ranger force in Texas

    1823

    Role: American-born empresario

    1. 1823 · TexasAustin Organizes a Ranger Force

      In 1823, Stephen F. Austin organized small, informal armed groups to protect his colonists; these groups later evolved into the Texas Ranger Division.

  2. Fredonian Rebellion: Republic of Fredonia declared in Mexican Texas

    1826–1827

    Role: Settler leader supporting Mexican government

    1. November 22, 1826 · NacogdochesArrest of Nacogdoches Officials

      Edwards supporters arrested local officials in Nacogdoches, charging them with oppression and corruption, escalating tensions before the formal declaration of independence.

    2. December 16, 1826 · NacogdochesSeizure of Old Stone Fort

      The Edwards brothers invaded Nacogdoches with 30 settlers, seizing the Old Stone Fort and raising a flag of independence.

    3. December 21, 1826 · NacogdochesDeclaration of the Republic of Fredonia

      Haden Edwards signed a declaration establishing the Republic of Fredonia, claiming territory from the Sabine River to the Rio Grande.

    4. January 31, 1827 · NacogdochesRestoration of Order in Nacogdoches

      Mexican soldiers and Texian Militia marched into Nacogdoches to restore order, leading to the dispersal of rebel supporters and the end of the rebellion.

  3. Stephen F. Austin imprisoned in Mexico City

    1834–1835

    Role: Empresario and political advocate

    1. January 1834 · SaltilloArrest in Saltillo

      Mexican authorities arrested Stephen F. Austin in January 1834 in Saltillo, suspecting him of inciting insurrection and encouraging political reform.

    2. December 1834 · Federal DistrictRelease Under Bond

      Austin was released under bond in December 1834, with the condition that he remain in the Federal District.

    3. July 1835 · MexicoGeneral Amnesty

      Austin was entirely freed under a general amnesty in July 1835, allowing him to leave Mexico.

  4. Sam Houston elected first president of the Republic of Texas

    1836

    Role: Candidate

    1. 5 September 1836 · Columbia, TexasElection Victory

      Sam Houston won the first presidential election of the Republic of Texas on September 5, 1836, defeating Stephen F. Austin.

    2. 22 October 1836 · Columbia, TexasInauguration Ceremony

      Sam Houston was inaugurated as the first elected president on October 22, 1836, in Columbia, Texas.

Sources

  1. Stephen F. Austin Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13
  2. Haden Edwards Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-15
  3. Sam Houston Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03