Pidge, Texas Ranger Thomas C. (Pidge) Robinson came to Texas from Virginia at the age of 27, fleeing a feud with a neighbor who opposed Robinson"s amorous intentions toward the neighbor"s sister. He joined the Texas Rangers in 1874, serving with legendary Capt. Leander H. McNelly"s Washington County Volunteer Militia Company A. He earned the rank of first lieutenant in this Texas Ranger company. Two years later he re... Full description