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

Veteran Bio

Texian Location:  Participant

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Battle Statistics

  • Died in Battle: No
  • Rank: Private
  • Company: Capt. William H. Smith
  • Battle Account: Texas Almanac 1868

Personal Statistics

  • Date of Birth: 1819
  • Birthplace: Ohio, Stark County, Canton
  • Origin: Tennessee
  • Came to Texas: 1832
  • Date of Death: 1869 Feb 2
  • Burial Place: Montgomery, Texas
  • Other Battles: Bexar, Grass Fight
  • Donation Certificate: 353
  • Wife: Agnes Elizabeth Garrett
  • Children: Alexander, John Thomas, Volney W., Charles L., Sam Houston, William Washington, Sarah Jane (Sallie) Taylor Roberts, Emily Josephine Taylor Field, Mary Ellen (Mollie) Taylor Childers, Agnes Lee Taylor Rabon, Alexine (Dollie) Taylor Hendrix

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