8/15-8/18/2025: allow extra time to drive to the San Jacinto Battleground, as construction on the frontage roads at Independence Parkway and Highway 225 may impact your drive.

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

Veteran Bio

Texian Location:  Participant

The Kemp Sketch

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Gallery

Battle Statistics

  • Died in Battle: No
  • Rank: Private
  • Company: Capt. David Murphree

Personal Statistics

  • Alternate Names: McGehee, Thomas Gilmer,
  • Date of Birth: 1810 Sept 27
  • Birthplace: Georgia, Oglethorpe County
  • Origin: Alabama
  • Came to Texas: 1835
  • Date of Death: 1890
  • Comments: May have been on scout duty on the Brazos April 21
  • Wife: 1. Minerva; 2. Mary B.
  • Children: George T. McGehee

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