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Jun 8, 2015 · In the fall of 1835, a free African American woman from Connecticut named Emily D. West signed a one-year contract with Colonel James Morgan to work as a housekeeper in New Washington (later known...
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Oct 13, 2007 · While many Americans are familiar with the song, “The Yellow Rose of Texas,” few know the story of Emily West, the African American woman who was the inspiration for its creation.
The Yellow Rose of Texas was a woman by the name of Emily D. West. Also known as Emily Morgan, West was a freed African-American woman from Connecticut that would find herself working as a housekeeper in New Washington, today known as La Porte, Texas, for Colonel James Morgan.
Dec 7, 2020 · Some contend the legend is a myth – not a part of history. The historical evidence, however, indicates otherwise. The legend begins in 1830 with the immigration to Texas of James Morgan, an entrepreneur from Philadelphia with extensive holdings.
A story emerged in the 20th century that "The Yellow Rose of Texas" referred to Emily D. West, who was supposedly involved in the Battle of San Jacinto during the Texas Revolution. The claim is disputed, but it nevertheless spawned a number of books on the subject.
Do you know the real story behind the Yellow Rose of Texas? Certainly, you’ve heard the catchy song, but, due to the salacious nature of the tale, it’s not told to Texas children with the same detail as the Fall of the Alamo or the Battle of San Jacinto.
Feb 3, 2011 · The legend of the Yellow Rose, of how a woman helped secure the Texian victory at the 1836 Battle of San Jacinto by distracting Mexican leader Santa Anna, has taken many forms and colors through the years.
