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

Battle Statistics

  • Died in Battle: No
  • Rank: Third Sergeant
  • Company: Capt. Andrew Briscoe

Personal Statistics

  • Alternate Names: Daniel O. Driscoll
  • Birthplace: Ireland, County Cork
  • Came to Texas: 1835?
  • Date of Death: 1849 Jul 4
  • Burial Place: Mount Cavalry Cemetery, Refugio County, Texas
  • Comments: Murdered while Justice of the Peace; granddaughter Clara Driscoll instrumental in preserving the Alamo
  • Bounty Certificate: 6087
  • Donation Certificate: 775
  • Wife: Catalina McGrath Dugan
  • Children: Robert Driscoll; Jeremiah Driscoll