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The McArdle Scrapbooks Dawn at the Alamo
Celso Navarro to McArdle
Navarro Jose Antonio
Born in San Antonio in 1795.
(Father from Corsica)
Land Commissioner in 1834-5 for Bexar Co.
Member of Convention in 1836 & 45
In Congress 1838
Commissioner to Santa Fe 1840
Prisoner for years in the
Castle of San Juan d' Ulloa
After annexation represented
Bexar district in Senate
Died in San Antonio in 1870 = aged 75.
[How long before
death was photo-
graph made?
Great simplicity of manners,
united with Spanish dignity
Pure in morals and an
incorruptible patriot.
Height? 6 feet
Color of eyes? Gray
Complexion? Just like you[r] color
Color of hair? (first color) Light [?] hair
Original picture loaned to McArdle by __? Celso Navarro
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