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

The Kemp Sketch

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MILLER,WILLIAM A. -- The name William A. Miller was by mistake placed on the bronze plaque in the San Jacinto Memorial Monument on which are inscribed the names of the Texans who participated in the Battle of San Jacinto. The name should be WILLIAM A. MILLEN.

SEE the sketch of Mr. Millen in this San Jacinto volume.



Written by Louis W. Kemp, between 1930 and 1952. Please note that typographical and factual errors have not been corrected from the original sketches. The biographies have been scanned from the original typescripts, a process that sometimes allows for mistakes in the new text. Researchers should verify the accuracy of the texts' contents through other sources before quoting in publications. Additional information on the veteran may be available in the Herzstein Library.


Battle Statistics

  • Died in Battle: No
  • Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Company: Capt. Amasa Turner

Personal Statistics

  • Alternate Names: Miller, William E.
  • Origin: Louisiana
  • Came to Texas: 1836 Jan 28
  • Bounty Certificate: 2951