John Coffee Hays For Western Wednesday...!

I don't think we have talked about Hays before, but with a middle name of Coffee we owe him another look. Couldn't hurt, right?

John Coffee Hays

John Coffee Hays

Born in Tennessee, Hays arrived in San Antonio in 1837, shortly after Texas won its independence from Mexico. By 1841, at the tender age of 23, he was a Ranger captain. A fearless fighter and skilled leader, Hays won his fame defending Texans from raids and attacks by both Native American (Comanche) groups and Mexican bandits. More than any other man, he would come to symbolize the Rangers of the Texas Republic era. During the Mexican War (1846-48), Hays’ Rangers scouted, defended U.S. supply and communication lines from attacks by Mexican guerrillas and fought alongside regular U.S. army troops, earning a national reputation for their bravery. After the war, Hays went further west to California, where he made his name in politics, real estate and ranching and helped found the city of Oakland.

Judging from his hair-do, I'd say John might have had a few too many servings of coffee before his picture session. Guess looks aren't everything, though.

Coffee out on mthe patio. Hoping for showers later on.