The Museum and Battleground are closed today due to power loss and need for storm cleanup.  

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

Veteran Bio

Texian Location:  Harrisburg

Battle Statistics

  • Died in Battle: No
  • Company: [Capt. John Bird] sick at Harrisburg

Personal Statistics

  • Date of Birth: 1815
  • Birthplace: Virginia
  • Came to Texas: 1835
  • Burial Place: Alleyton Cemetery, Alleyton, Colorado County, Texas
  • Bounty Certificate: 1443
  • Wife: Malina Odem
  • Children: Virginia Peerman Holliday; George B. Peerman; William Peerman; Missouri Peerman Holliday; Frank Peerman; Melina Frances Peerman,