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OUR MISSION
The objectives of our organization, The Descendants of Austin’s Old Three Hundred, are to keep alive, for this and succeeding generations, the memories of the spirit, courage and character of the men and women belonging to Stephen Fuller Austin’s first colony, known as the “THE OLD THREE HUNDRED”. We encourage and foster research, preservation and publication of the history and records of this first group of Texians.
ABOUT THE "OLD 300"
The name "Old Three Hundred" refers to the settlers who received land grants in Stephen F. Austin's first colony in Mexico. Although not originally enthusiastic about the project, Austin continued the colonization activities after the death of his father, Moses Austin. He traveled to San Antonio, where he met with the Spanish governor Antonio María Martínez. The governor acknowledged Stephen F. Austin as his father's successor, allowing the colonization activities to proceed.
Austin agreed with Martínez to be responsible for all administrative tasks after he arranged for settlers to come to Texas in exchange for land; in payment for his services, Austin would collect 12½ cents an acre in compensation. Austin returned to New Orleans and sought willing colonists and by the end of the summer of 1824 most of the Old Three Hundred were settled in Texas.
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IMPORTANT MESSAGES: Dear Old 300 Members, Regarding dues: All dues prior to 2023 have been cancelled. If you have not yet had the opportunity to pay 2023 dues, please do as soon as possible. Many thanks if you have already paid your 2023 dues. There are two options for paying 2023 dues: 1) Pay your dues $50.00, on the Old 300 website. 2) Pay with check, $50.00 payable to the Descendants of S.F. Austin’s Old 300 and mail to: S.F. Austin’s Old 300 PO Box 690 San Felipe, Texas 77473 Beginning in 2024 each member will receive electonic notices for dues. Looking forward to seeing everyone October 13 and 14 at the Old 300 reunion. Details of the 2023 reunion will be coming your way very soon. God Bless Texas and the Old 300! |
