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:  Harrisburg

The Kemp Sketch

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Gallery

Battle Statistics

  • Died in Battle: No
  • Company: [Capt. William J. E. Heard] sick

Personal Statistics

  • Date of Birth: 1815
  • Birthplace: Kentucky
  • Came to Texas: 1833 Feb
  • Date of Death: 1861 Feb 22
  • Other Battles: Bexar
  • Comments: Snively Expedition
  • Donation Certificate: 354
  • Wife: Charlotte T. O'Bar
  • Children: Cornelia M. Breeding Black Hodges; David S. Breeding

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