George W. Kendall and his artistic wife, Adeline de Valcourt, first began their courtship in the romantic city of Paris. Despite facing the challenges of distance and societal expectations, their love endured, growing stronger with each passing obstacle. Eventually, the couple tied the knot in a fairy-tale ceremony, surrounded by the breathtaking landscapes of Provence.

Following their nuptials, George and Adeline sailed back to America to raise a family. Together on their ranch in the Texas Hill Country, they battled blizzards, disease, and grass fires, all the while building their family and ranching empire.

Kendall and Adeline had four children: Georgina, George William, Caroline Louise, and Henry Fletcher. Following Kendall’s passing, their oldest, Georgina, assumed the responsibility of safeguarding her father’s records. She endeavored to publish Kendall’s manuscript, “The War Between the United States and Mexico.” In addition to George’s, Georgina meticulously preserved the records of her other family members, providing comprehensive documentation of their lives on the ranch in Boerne.