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:  Participant

Gallery

Battle Statistics

  • Died in Battle: No
  • Battle Account: May have written unsigned letter in Western Literary Messenger, 11 Jan 1843.

Personal Statistics

  • Alternate Names: Ferriss
  • Date of Birth: 1812 Dec 5
  • Birthplace: New York, Pittsfield
  • Came to Texas: 1835 or 1836
  • Date of Death: 1850 Dec
  • Burial Place: At sea
  • Wife: Hester Ann Bivins

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