Although Rev. Thomas “Crockett” Capell passed in 1914, a memorial service will be held Saturday, Oct. 14 at 2 p.m. as he is honored by Texas Rangers Association and the Sons of Confederate Veterans for his service.
Attendance is expected to include at least 20 descendants of the man as the Texas Rangers Association presents him with the Iron Cross and SCV presents him with the Cross of Honor. Anyone tied to the family is invited as the posthumous honors are bestowed.
Crockett came into Texas after marrying Mary Jane Barbee, settling in Comanche County near Wilson. The couple raised 11 children.
He served as a Private with Captain John Salmon “Rip” Ford’s Texas Rangers from Jan. 10 to July 10, 1858. He fought in the Battle of Little Robe Creek in Antelope Hills and at Dove Creek before being discharged from an arrow injury.
Crockett signed up in Dublin for a 3-year period with the Confederate Army on July 14, 1862 and was assigned to Company G of the 30th Texas Calvary. He participated in several battles across Texas, Arkansas and Native territory in what is now Oklahoma. He achieved the rank of Sergeant before he was severely wounded in the Second Battle of Cabin Creek when he was shot in the leg.
After returning home, he moved to Edna Hill in Erath. After getting licensed to preach, he built the first Methodist Church at Edna Hill. He also traveled many miles as a circuit/riding preacher.
Crockett suffered a stroke shortly after his wife’s death and although he was unable to preach, he continued to attend Church regularly.
A full obituary and family information can be found at harrellfuneral homedublin. com.