Starting October 7, the San Jacinto Monument's Observation Floor will close for renovation, open on weekends, with discounted museum admission during this time.

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

Personal Statistics

  • Alternate Names: Evitts, Givens
  • Date of Birth: 1810 Jun 21
  • Birthplace: Tennessee, Smith County
  • Origin: Tennessee
  • Came to Texas: 1832
  • Date of Death: 1884 Aug 9
  • Burial Place: Wise County, Texas
  • Other Battles: Bexar
  • Family at San Jacinto: Brother James H. Evetts at San Jacinto.