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: 1816 Aug 26
  • Birthplace: South Carolina
  • Came to Texas: 1836
  • Date of Death: 1891 Feb 10
  • Burial Place: San Marcos, Texas
  • Bounty Certificate: 9068
  • Donation Certificate: 865
  • Wife: Mary Magdeline Gross O'Banion
  • Children: Mary Victorine O'Banion Adare; Fannie O'Baniln Rowden' Louis Franklin O'Banion; Alice E. O'Banion Adare; Hortense O'Banion Barron; Edward G. O'Banion; Jennings Alexander O'Banion