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

Battle Statistics

  • Died in Battle: No
  • Rank: Private
  • Company: Capt. James Gillaspie

Personal Statistics

  • Alternate Names: Phillips, Phillip
  • Came to Texas: 1835
  • Bounty Certificate: 3190
  • Donation Certificate: 681
  • Wife: 1. Elizabeth Couper; 2. Eleanor Laney
  • Children: Martha Ann Walker; Sarah Jane (Jennie) Walker