Thomas came to Texas in 1840 and staked his headright about three miles southwest of the presnt town of Anna. He was short, energetic, stockily built and a thorough man of business. He sold out when preparting to come to Texas. He had held high offices, besides his business ventures. In Illinois, the Governor had appointed him Justice of the Peace. In Carrolton, he had contracted and built the first Court House in Greene County. He was elected to the state legislature, having served in both Houses before coming to Texas.
He and Gillie built their cabin, dug their well for water, and settled down to the fine task of having and rearing a family of fourteen, five of them born in Texas.
Thomas came to Texas in 1840 and staked his headright about three miles southwest of the presnt town of Anna. He was short, energetic, stockily built and a thorough man of business. He sold out when preparting to come to Texas. He had held high offices, besides his business ventures. In Illinois, the Governor had appointed him Justice of the Peace. In Carrolton, he had contracted and built the first Court House in Greene County. He was elected to the state legislature, having served in both Houses before coming to Texas.
He and Gillie built their cabin, dug their well for water, and settled down to the fine task of having and rearing a family of fourteen, five of them born in Texas.
Family Members
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Private Littleton P "Lit" Rattan
1809–1847
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Private Wade Hampton "Hamp" Rattan
1811–1841
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Clarinda Rattan Moore
1814–1877
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John Rattan
1816–1878
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Temperance Rattan Kincaid
1819–1889
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Lucy Ann Rattan Jackson
1821–1872
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Sarah Ann Rattan McKinney
1825–1893
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Louisa Rattan Witt
1826–1880
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Mary Jane Rattan Fitzhugh
1828–1904
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Ann Rattan Throckmorton
1829–1895
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