Woodford H. Mabry
Woodford H. Mabry | |
|---|---|
| 19th Adjutant General of Texas | |
| In office January 23, 1891 – May 5, 1898 | |
| Governor | Jim Hogg Charles A. Culberson |
| Preceded by | Wilburn Hill King |
| Succeeded by | Alfred Prior Wozencraft |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 3, 1856 Jefferson, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | January 4, 1899 (aged 42) San Antonio, Texas, U.S. |
| Resting place | Oakwood Cemetery Jefferson, Texas, U.S. |
| Spouse | Lucy Allen |
| Relations | Hinche Parham Mabry (father) |
| Children | 7 |
| Alma mater | Virginia Military Institute |
| Military service | |
| Rank | Captain Brigadier-General |
| Battles/wars | |
Woodford H. Mabry (September 3, 1856 – January 4, 1899) was a career military officer who served as the 19th adjutant general of Texas from 1891 until 1898. He is the namesake of Camp Mabry.[1]
Early life and education
Mabry was born in Jefferson, Texas on September 3, 1856, the son of Confederate Colonel Hinche Parham Mabry and Abbie Haywood Mabry. He attended Virginia Military Institute before entering the wholesaling business.[2] He was married to Lucy Allen, and they had seven children.[3]
Military career
In January 1891, Mabry was appointed Adjutant General of Texas by Governor of Texas Jim Hogg.[3][4] The following year, in 1892, Mabry urged Austin citizens to donate more than 85 acres for the purposes of providing training space for members of the Texas Volunteer Guard.[5][6][7]
During his tenure as Adjutant General, Mabry was recognized for raising the Frontier Battalion of the Texas Rangers and the Texas Volunteer Guard to high standards of operations and efficiency.[8] He also led activities to prevent mob violence in Texas, oppress the revolutionary activities of Catarino Garza, and attempt to stop the illegal Maher–Fitzsimmons fight.[2][9]
Spanish–American War
With the outbreak of the Spanish–American War, Mabry resigned his post as Adjutant General in May 1898 and took command, as a colonel, of the 1st Texas Volunteer Infantry.[2][4]
In 1898, shortly before his death, Mabry was recommended for a commission as a Major by Brigadier General Lloyd Wheaton and major general of volunteers J. Warren Keifer.[10]
Death
General Mabry died of malaria on January 4, 1899 at Camp Columbia.[11][3] In recognition of his service, the United States Congress granted a life pension to his widow of fifty dollars per month.[12][3]
Awards and honors
Fort Mabry was named in his honor in 1892 by vote of the companies of the Texas Volunteer Guard.[2][13]
In 1988, Mabry was posthumously inducted to the Texas Hall of Honor in 1988.[14][15] His uniform is on display at the Texas Military Forces Museum.[16]
References
- ^ "A brief history of Camp Mabry". Texas Military Forces Museum. Archived from the original on May 9, 2015. Retrieved July 4, 2017.
- ^ a b c d "Brigadier General Woodford H. Mabry". texasmilitaryforcesmuseum.org. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Mabry, Woodford Haywood". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
- ^ a b Weiss, Jr., Harold J. (2009). Yours to Command: The Life and Legend of Texas Ranger Captain Bill McDonald. University of North Texas Press. ISBN 978-1-57441-260-4.
- ^ "Camp Mabry Continues History of Community Involvement - Texas Military Department". tmd.texas.gov. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
- ^ Barnes, Michael. "Dipping into Camp Mabry's military past". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
- ^ Historic Photos of Austin. Turner Publishing Company. October 1, 2006. ISBN 978-1-61858-601-8.
- ^ Utley, Robert M. (May 16, 2002). Lone Star Justice: The First Century of the Texas Rangers. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-802932-8.
- ^ Smith, Thomas Ty (November 30, 2023). The Garza War in South Texas: A Military History, 1890–1893. University of Oklahoma Press. ISBN 978-0-8061-9361-8.
- ^ "Colonel Mabry Dead". The Victoria Advocate. January 7, 1899. p. 4.
- ^ Brager, Bruce (May 29, 2023). The Texas 36th Division — A History. Eakin Press. ISBN 978-1-68179-325-2.
- ^ The Statutes at Large of the United States Congress. U.S. Government Printing Office. 1901.
- ^ Texas Military History. National Guard Association of Texas. 1961.
- ^ "Hall of Honor: By Year of Induction". texasmilitaryforcesmuseum.org. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
- ^ "Brigadier General Woodford H. Mabry". hallofhonors.frb.io. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
- ^ "Museum Virtual Tour – The Texas Military Forces Museum". Retrieved February 13, 2025.