The Museum will be closed on Wednsday, May 22, but will be open on Memorial Day, Monday May 27.

Part of an old map of the San Jacinto area from the Texas Revolution

Veteran Bio

Texian Location:  Participant

Battle Statistics

  • Died in Battle: No
  • Rank: Private
  • Company: Capt. James Gillaspie

Personal Statistics

  • Date of Birth: 1793 Oct 20
  • Birthplace: Kentucky, Madison County
  • Came to Texas: 1835
  • Date of Death: 1873 Mar 24
  • Burial Place: Cobb Family Cemetery, McLennan County, Texas
  • Bounty Certificate: 10041
  • Wife: Abler Collett
  • Children: Miranda Eleanor Walker Stephen; Elizabeth Catherine Walker Miller; Sarah Walker Stephen Sterling; Arilla Walker Guyt; William Collett Walker