The Sutton-Taylor Feud of DeWitt, Gonzales, Karnes, and surrounding counties began shortly after the Civil War ended. The blood feud continued into the 1890s when the final court case was settled with a governmental pardon. Of all the Texas feuds, the one between the Sutton and Taylor forces lasted longer and covered more ground than any other. William E. Sutton was the only Sutton involved, but he had many friends to wage warfare against the large Taylor family. The causes are still shrouded in mystery and legend, as both sides argued they were just and right. In April 1868 Charles Taylor and James Sharp were shot down in Bastrop County, alleged horse thieves attempting to escape. During this period many men were killed “while attempting to escape.” The killing on Christmas Eve 1868 of Buck Taylor and Dick Chisholm was perhaps the final spark that turned hard feelings into fighting with bullets and knives. William Sutton was involved in both killings. “Who sheds a Taylor's blood, by a Taylor's hand must fall” became a fact of life in South Texas. Violent acts between the two groups now followed. The military reacted against the killing of two of their soldiers in …

Concert Band concert performed at the UNT College of Music Winspear Hall.

Ensemble concert presented at the UNT College of Music Concert Hall.

Ensemble concert presented at the UNT Winspear Hall.

Ensemble concert presented at the UNT College of Music Kenton Hall.

Ensemble concert presented at the UNT Winspear Hall.

Ensemble concert presented at the UNT Winspear Hall.

Ensemble concert presented at the UNT Winspear Hall.

Jazz concert performed at the UNT College of Music Winspear Performance Hall.

Jazz concert performed at the UNT College of Music Kenton Hall.

A faculty and graduate artist certificate student recital performed at the UNT College of Music Recital Hall.

Recital presented at the UNT College of Music Recital Hall in partial fulfillment of the Master of Music (MM) degree.

Recital presented at the UNT College of Music Conert Hall in partial fulfillment of the Master of Music (MM) degree.

A senior recital presented at the UNT College of Music Recital Hall.

Jazz concert performed at the UNT College of Music Winspear Hall with guest performers Dave Brubeck Quartet.

Jazz concert performed at the UNT College of Music Winspear Hall with guest performers Dave Brubeck Quartet.

Winds with piano concert performed at the UNT College of Music Recital Hall.

A senior recital presented at the UNT College of Music Recital Hall.

A faculty recital performed at the UNT College of Music Concert Hall.

A guest artist recital performed at the UNT College of Music Concert Hall.

Jazz concert performed at the UNT College of Music Winspear Hall.

Recital presented at the UNT College of Music Concert Hall in partial fulfillment of the Master of Music (MM) degree.