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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
  • Rank: Private
  • Company: Capt. Jesse Billingsley

Personal Statistics

  • Date of Birth: 1815 Oct 10
  • Birthplace: Alabama
  • Origin: Tennessee
  • Came to Texas: 1831? 1827?
  • Date of Death: 1885 Jan 13
  • Burial Place: Rogers Cemetery, Travis Co., Texas
  • Other Battles: Bexar
  • Bounty Certificate: 4400
  • Donation Certificate: 63
  • Profession: Farmer
  • Wife: 1. Minerva J. Seaton; 2. Jane Tannehill
  • Children: Nannie Burleson Taylor; John; Betty Burleson Fondville Fleet; Jefferson W.; Maggie; Volley Burleson Taylor; Edward; Neeley; Lillie Burleson Martin; Jane Burleson Deats; Rufus; William; Libbie Burleson Matthews; Tinnie Burleson Hill; Mattie Burleson
  • Family at San Jacinto: Brother Edward Burleson at San Jacinto

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