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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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