Due to inclement winter weather, the San Jacinto Museum and San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site will be closed on Sunday and Monday, January 25-26, 2026.

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

Veteran Bio

Mexican Location:  San Jacinto

Battle Statistics

  • Died in Battle: No
  • Rank: bugler
  • Comments: Captured at the Battle of San Jacinto and later raised by Asa Hill; became a silversmith and died of yellow fever in Harris County.

Personal Statistics

  • Alternate Names: Mendes, Joseph
  • Date of Death: 1840s