Austin County, Texas

Military Veterans of Austin County, Texas

"...the people of Texas do now constitute a free, Sovereign, and independent republic..."
- from the Texas Declaration of Independence, 2 March 1836

Early Veterans

Many Austin County residents found themselves involved in battles chronicled in Texas History and American History. Some veterans fought in the Texas Revolution 1835-1936, the Mexican War, 1845 - 1847, and the Spanish War, 1898 to 1901. Others found themselves embroiled in other similar situations, such as the Mier expedition. We do not know all the names, but Joy Neely has compiled information about as many veterans as she could find. --From Handbook of Texas Online:

MIER EXPEDITION. The Mier expedition, the last of the raiding expeditions from Texas into the area south of the Nueces River during the days of the Republic of Texas, was the most disastrous of the expeditions from Texas into Mexico. It developed out of the Somervell expedition, which captured Laredo and Guerrero. On December 19, 1842, Alexander Somervell, recognizing that his expedition had been a failure and concluding that a longer stay upon the Rio Grande might prove disastrous, ordered his troops to prepare to return home by way of Gonzales. Many of the men had reached the conclusion that there was little possibility of accomplishing their objectives of engaging the Mexican Army and of seizing and plundering Mexican towns, but they were so dissatisfied with the order to return home that they determined to separate from the command, cross the river, and attack the Mexican settlements to secure cattle and horses. Only 189 men and officers obeyed the order to return; five captains and most of the men refused to do so. Constituting what is known as the Mier expedition, they moved down the Rio Grande to a convenient campsite and selected William S. Fisher as their commander. Some wanted revenge and retaliation; many sought adventure; the leaders were nearly all political opponents of Sam Houston.

Note some of these veterans were not directly related to Austin County. The additional Veterans lists were Old Three Hundred colonist.

If you are aware of records for other veterans and can provide us with such records, please contact us.

We must thank the previous coordinators, Joy, Steve and Linda for all the hard work and hours they have put into this project. TXGenWeb needs more volunteers like them so if you are interested contact me.

Name Born - Died Notes
Alford, Winfield1804 - 12 Nov 1877Veteran: Early Wars,Tx Rev, Texas Army, 1836, 1st Regt 1st Brig
Cemetery: Gonzales, Texas
References: GenFolks
Sources: Austin Co. tax list 1833; family
Allen, Martin C.28 Nov 1780 - 30 Dec 1837Veteran: Early Wars
Family- Father: Benjamin Allen, Mother: Mary Nall, Spouse: Elizabeth Vice
Cemetery: Hartsville Cemetery
References: FamilySearch, Findagrave, GenFolks wObit
Alley, Abraham "Abram"22 Oct 1803 - 16 May 1862Veteran: Early Wars
Family- Father: Thomas Valentine Alley Sr, Mother: Catherine Ann "Cynthia" Baker, Spouse: Nancy Millar
Cemetery: Alley Cemetery, Colorado Co, TX
References: FamilySearch, Findagrave, GenFolks wObit
Alley, John ChristopherAbt 1801 - 23 Feb 1823Veteran: Early Wars
Family- Father: Thomas Valentine Alley Sr, Mother: Catherine Ann "Cynthia" Baker
References: FamilySearch, Findagrave, GenFolks wObit
Alley, Rawson1793 - May 1833Veteran: Early Wars
Family- Father: Thomas Valentine Alley Sr
Cemetery: Alley Cemetery, Colorado Co, TXTX
References: FamilySearch, Findagrave, GenFolks wObit
Alley, Thomas Valentine, Jr.1798 - May 1826Veteran: Early Wars
Family- Father: Thomas Valentine Alley Sr, Mother: Catherine Ann "Cynthia" Baker
References: GenFolks wObit
Sources: Old300
Alley, William A.1800 - 15 Aug 1869Veteran: Early Wars
Family- Father: Thomas Alley, Mother: Catherine Ann "Cynthia" Baker
References: GenFolks wObit
Sources: Old300
Alsbury, Charles Grandison1795 - Abt 1828Veteran: Early Wars
Family- Father: Thomas Perry Alsbury Jr, Mother: Leah Jane Catlett
References: FamilySearch, GenFolks wObit
Alsbury, Horace ArlingtonAbt 1805 - Jun 1847Veteran: Early Wars, Dr
Family- Father: Thomas Perry Alsbury Jr, Mother: Leah Jane Catlett, Spouse: Juana Navarro
References: FamilySearch, Findagrave, GenFolks wObit
Alsbury, James HarveyAbt 1798 - Veteran: Early Wars
Family- Father: Thomas Perry Alsbury Jr, Mother: Leah Jane Catlett, Spouse: Harriet Raymond Plummer
References: FamilySearch, Findagrave, GenFolks wObit
Alsbury, Thomas Perry, Jr.1773 - 12 Aug 1826Veteran: Early Wars
Family- Father: Thomas Alsbury Sr, Mother: Elizabeth Morris, Spouse: Leah Jane Catlett
References: FamilySearch, Findagrave, GenFolks wObit
Anderson, Simeon AsaAbt 1800 - Abt 1850Veteran: Early Wars
References: FamilySearch, GenFolks wObit
Andrews, John, Sr.Bef 1766 - Feb 1838Veteran: Early Wars
Family- Spouse: Margaret McDowell
References: FamilySearch, Findagrave, GenFolks wObit
Andrews, William - 1840Veteran: Early Wars
Family- Spouse: Susan Clark
References: GenFolks
Angier, Samuel Tubbs26 Aug 1792 - 17 Apr 1867Veteran: Early Wars, Dr.
Family- Father: Samuel Tubbs, Mother: Mary, Spouse: #1 Rowena Haywood; #2 Pamelia Pickett, #3 Mary Ann Augusta Kendall, #4 Mary O'Brian Millard
References: FamilySearch, Findagrave, GenFolks wObit
Atkinson, John - Veteran: Early Wars,Tx Rev, Army, Campaign of 1836
References: GenFolks
Sources: M. Glenn
Austin, James Elijah Brown3 Oct 1803 - 14 Aug 1829Veteran: Early Wars
Family- Father: Moses Austin, Mother: Mary Brown, Spouse: Elizabeth Martha Westall
References: FamilySearch, Findagrave, GenFolks wObit
COD: Yellow fever
Austin, John17 Mar 1801 - 11 Aug 1833Veteran: Early Wars
Family- Father: John Punderson Austin, Mother: Susan Rogers, Spouse: Elizabeth Lippencott
Cemetery: unknown
References: FamilySearch, Findagrave, GenFolks
COD: Cholera
Austin, Stephen Fuller3 Nov 1793 - 27 Dec 1836Veteran: Early Wars,Tx Rev, Army
Family- Father: Moses Austin, Mother: Mary Brown
References: FamilySearch, Findagrave, GenFolks wObit
Sources: M. Glenn
Baily, James B.13 Nov 1797 - 30 Sep 1835Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Baker, Joseph "Don Jose" - Veteran: Early Wars,Tx Rev, Army
References: GenFolks
Sources: M. Glenn
Baker, Mosely - Veteran: Early Wars,Tx Rev, CAPT, Army, Co. D,
References: GenFolks
Sources: M. Glenn
Balis, Daniel E. - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Baratt, William - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Barnet, Thomas - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Barron, Thomas Hudson1796 - 1874Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Battle, Mills M. - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Beason, Benjamin1786 - 1837Veteran: Early Wars
Family- Spouse: Elizabeth "Betsy"
References: GenFolks
Belknap, Charles - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Bell, Andrew Jackson "Jack"4 Aug 1818 - 9 Jun 1885Veteran: CWCSA,Early Wars, CAPT
Family- Spouse: Calpernia Hutcheson Shelburne
Cemetery: Bethany Cemetery
References: FamilySearch, Findagrave, GenFolks wObit
Sources: Shelburne p82; tombstone, JHCemList
Bell, James1796 - Oct 1859Veteran: Early Wars,Tx Rev
Cemetery: (no FG)
References: FamilySearch, GenFolks
Sources: BT-7/16/98
Bell, Joseph H. - Veteran: Early Wars,Tx Rev, Capt Byrd Lockhart's Co
References: GenFolks
Sources: Julia Lang
Bell, Josiah H.22 Aug 1791 - Veteran: Early Wars,Tx Rev, Capt Byrd Lockhart's Co.
References: GenFolks
Sources: Julia Lange Dinkins' thesis p. 24
Bell, Thomas HenryAbt 1796 - 11 Jan 1858Veteran: Early Wars,Tx Rev
Family- Spouse: Abagail Grimes
Cemetery: Jeff Cemetery (Unmarked grave)
References: FamilySearch, Findagrave, GenFolks wObit
Berry, M. - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Best, Isaac1774 - 1837Veteran: Early Wars
Family- Spouse: Mary Margaret Wilkins
References: GenFolks
Betts, Jacob - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Biggam, Francis - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Blanchette, Ed11 Jul 1879 - 29 Jul 1953Veteran: Early Wars, US Army, 26 INF CO L; Philippine Insurrection
Cemetery: Oak Knoll Cemetery (A | 13 C12)
References: GenFolks
Sources: VA Enlist Rec/Index (1908); DC; BT-5/26/55
Bloodgood, William - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Bluford, Brooks - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Boatwright, Thomas - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Bollinger, Peter - Veteran: Early Wars,Tx Rev, Capt. B. J. Harpers Co.
References: GenFolks
Sources: Julia Lange Dinkins' thesis p. 25
Borden, Paschal Paolo - Veteran: Early Wars,Tx Rev, (Capt. J. York Co.) also Capt. John Bird's Co.
References: GenFolks wObit
Borden, Thomas Henry28 Jan 1804 - 16 Mar 1877Veteran: Early Wars
Family- Father: Gail Borden Sr, Mother: Philadelphia Wheeler, Spouse: #1 Demis Woodword; #2 Louisa R. Graves
References: Findagrave, GenFolks wObit
Bostick, Sion R. - Veteran: Early Wars,Tx Rev, PVT, Capt.M. Baker's Co.; with Col. Ed Burleson 1st Reg. TX Vol. also Battle of Gonzales, Seige of Bexar
References: GenFolks
Sources: Ann L. & M. Glenn
Bostwick, Caleb R. - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Bowman, John T. - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Bradley, Edward R. - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Bradley, John - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Bradley, Thomas - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Brast, Lee L. - Veteran: Early Wars,Sp Am, Army
References: GenFolks
Sources: PubSealy tombstone sec 7
Breen, Charles - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Brias, Patrick - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Bricker, John - Veteran: Early Wars,Tx Rev
References: GenFolks
COD: Killled in San Felipe skirmish
Sources: M. Glenn
Bridges, William B.1795 - 4 Apr 1853Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Bright, DavidAbt 1770 - 1837Veteran: Early Wars
Family- Father: George Bright
References: GenFolks
Brinson, Enoch - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Brookfield, Francis E. - Veteran: Early Wars, Dawson Massacre KIA Salado Creek Sept 18, 1842
References: GenFolks
COD: Killed in action
Brotherington, Robert - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Brown, George - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Brown, John - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Brown, William S. - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Brunet, Pumphrey - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Bryan, Moses Austin - Veteran: Early Wars,Tx Rev, 3SGT, Army, Capt Mosely Baker
Cemetery: Indepdence Cem
References: GenFolks
Sources: M. Glenn
Buckner, Aylett C. - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Burnam, Jesse1792 - 1883Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Byrd, Micajah - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Callihan, Morris A. - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Calvit, Alexander17 Jun 1784 - 7 Jan 1836Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Campbell, John - Veteran: Early Wars,Tx Rev, Army, Campaign of 1836
References: GenFolks
Sources: M. Glenn
Campbell, Rufus Easton15 Aug 1815 - 27 Oct 1878Veteran: Early Wars,Tx Rev, Army, Campaign of 1836; Battle of San Jacinto
Cemetery: Old Travis Cemetery State Cemetery in Austin
References: Findagrave, GenFolks wObit
Sources: M. Glenn, JHCemList
Carpenter, David - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Carson, William C. - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Carter, Samuel - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Cartwright, Jesse H. - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Cartwright, Thomas Notley, Jr.Abt 1798 - abt. 1846Veteran: Early Wars
Family- Father: Thomas Notley Cartwright Sr, Spouse: Ann Davis
References: GenFolks
Castleman, SylvanusAbt 1780 - 10 Mar 1832Veteran: Early Wars
Family- Spouse: Elizabeth Lucas
References: GenFolks
Chance, Samuel - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Chriesman, Horatio13 Aug 1797 - 1 Nov 1878Veteran: Early Wars
Family- Spouse: Mary Kincheloe
References: GenFolks
Clark, John C. - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Clarke, Antony R. - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Cleveland, Horatio N. - Veteran: Early Wars,Tx Rev, Lt.Col, Army, Battle of San Jacinto
References: GenFolks
Sources: M. Glenn
Coats, Merit M. - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Cochran, James - Veteran: Early Wars,Tx Rev, San Jacinto, detail to assist evacuation during battle.
References: GenFolks
Cochran, Thomas B.4 Mar 1812 - 18 Jun 1877Veteran: CWCSA,Early Wars
Family- Father: Nehemiah Cochran, Mother: Joanna Norris, Spouse: Betsey Peach Walker
Cemetery: Thomas Cochran Cemetery
References: Findagrave, GenFolks wObit
Coles, John P. - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Coody, Mance - Veteran: Early Wars,Sp Am
Cemetery: Wallis Cemetery
References: GenFolks
Sources: BT-5/26/55
Coody, Warren G. - Veteran: Early Wars,Sp Am, Co H TX Inf
Cemetery: Bluff Cem
References: GenFolks
Sources: Memorial stone
Coody, Warren Gilbert "Manse"10 Feb 1870 - 19 Jul 1947Veteran: Early Wars,Sp Am
Cemetery: Bovine Bend Cemetery
References: Findagrave, GenFolks
Sources: JHCemList
Cook, James Russell1812 - 1843Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Cooke, John - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Cooper, Robert - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Cooper, William - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Crownover, John - Veteran: Early Wars
Family- Spouse: Elizabeth Chesney
References: GenFolks
Cummings, James - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Cummings, John - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Cummings, William - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Cummins, James "Jack"abt 1773 - 1849Veteran: Early Wars
Family- Father: John Comins, Mother: Elizabeth Whitin, Spouse: #1 Eleanor Mariah Waller; #2 Rebecca Amanda Cryer
References: FamilySearch, Findagrave, GenFolks wObit
Curtis, Hinton - 28 Dec 1846Veteran: Early Wars
Family- Spouse: Sarah A
References: GenFolks wObit
Curtis, James C., Jr.Abt 1806 - Jul 1849Veteran: Early Wars
Family- Father: James Curtis Sr, Mother: Margaret Elizabeth "Peggy" Isaacs, Spouse: #1 Polly Ann Hide, #2 Rebecca C. "Tamer" Gray
References: FamilySearch, Findagrave, GenFolks wObit
COD: Consumption
Curtis, James, Sr.1775 - 1836Veteran: Early Wars
Family- Spouse: Margaret Elizabeth "Peggy" Isaacs Rutledge
References: GenFolks
Davidson, Samuel - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks wObit
Davis, Thomas - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks wObit
Deckrow, D. S. - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Demoss, Charles12 Aug 1776 - 18 Dec 1826Veteran: Early Wars
Family- Spouse: Martha Bowles
References: FamilySearch, Findagrave, GenFolks wObit
Demoss, Peter1796 - 1879Veteran: Early Wars
References: FamilySearch, Findagrave, GenFolks wObit
Dewees, William Bluford8 Sep 1799 - 14 Apr 1878Veteran: Early Wars, Judge
Family- Father: William DeWeese, Mother: Mary "Polly" Buford, Spouse: #1 Lydia G Beeson; #2 Angelika Besch
References: FamilySearch, Findagrave, GenFolks wObit
Dickinson, John1780 To 1800 - Aft 1860Veteran: Early Wars
Family- Spouse: Mrs. Andrews
References: FamilySearch, GenFolks wObit
Dillard, NicholasAbt 1790 - 1834 To 1841Veteran: Early Wars
Family- Spouse: Sarah E.
References: FamilySearch, GenFolks wObit
Duke, Thomas Marshall1785 - 24 May 1867Veteran: Early Wars
Family- Spouse: #3 Jane Mason Wilkins McCormick
References: GenFolks
Duty, George - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Duty, Joseph6 Mar 1801 - 11 Sep 1855Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Dyer, Clement C. - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Earle, Thomas - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Edwards, G.E. - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Elam, John - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Elder, Robert - 1825Veteran: Early Wars
References: FamilySearch, Findagrave, GenFolks wObit
Elolf, Fritz - Veteran: Early Wars,Sp Am, WAL
References: GenFolks wObit
Sources: BT-5/26/55
Ernst, Johann Friedrich Meinhard "Fritz"11 Sep 1820 - Oct 1863Veteran: Early Wars,CWCSA
Family- Father: Johann Friedrich Ernst, Mother: Louise Gesine Auguste (Weber), Spouse: Maria Ann (Krumm) Brey
Cemetery: Friedrich Ernst Memorial Park
References: Findagrave, GenFolks wObit
Falenash, Charles - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Fenter, David - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Ferrell, John P.1819 - 24 Jul 1892Veteran: Early Wars,Tx Rev,CWCSA, PVT
Cemetery: Thomas Cochran Cemetery
References: Findagrave, GenFolks wObit
Sources: M. Glenn; BT-5/26/55; Muster Roll
Fisher, James - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Fitzgerald, David - 1832Veteran: Early Wars
Family- Children: Sarah
References: GenFolks wObit
Flanakin, Isaiah - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Flowers, Elisha - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Fordtran, Charles - Veteran: Early Wars, 1836, Texas War for Independence Spy Rangers
References: GenFolks
Fordtran, Charles William7 May 1801 - 1 Nov 1900Veteran: Early Wars,Tx Rev, 1835-36 Capt Byrd's Spy Rangers
Family- Father: Johann Heinrich Andreas Fordtran, Mother: Johanne Marie Backhauss, Spouse: Almeda Brookfield
References: FamilySearch, Findagrave, GenFolks wObit
Foster, Benjamin Franklin22 May 1817 - 8 Jul 1895Veteran: Early Wars,Tx Rev, 1835-36
Cemetery: Buckhorn Cemetery
References: GenFolks
Sources: M. Glenn; obit
Foster, Isaac - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Foster, John H. - 1837Veteran: Early Wars,Tx Rev, Capt. Mosely Baker's Co.
References: GenFolks
Sources: Julia Lange Dinkins' thesis p. 25
Foster, Randolph - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Francis, Miller10 Aug 1810 - 21 Mar 1882Veteran: Early Wars,Tx Rev
Family- Spouse: Nancy Leaky
Cemetery: Francis Cemetery
References: FamilySearch, Findagrave, GenFolks
Sources: M. Glenn
Frazier, James - Abt 1832Veteran: Early Wars
Family- Spouse: Peggy Brown
References: GenFolks wObit
Fulshear, ChurchillAbt 1775 - 18 Jan 1831Veteran: Early Wars
Family- Spouse: Betsy Summers
References: FamilySearch, GenFolks wObit
Garret, Charles - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Gates, Samuel - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Gates, William - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
George, Freeman1780 - 1834Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks wObit
Gilbert, Preston - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Gilleland, Daniel - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Gorbet, Chester S. - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Gouldrich, Michael - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Granville, Benjamin - Veteran: Early Wars,Tx Rev, PVT, Co of Gibson Kuykendall
References: GenFolks wObit
Sources: BT-7/16/98
Gray, Thomas - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Grimes, Frederick Miller25 May 1805 - 9 Dec 1889Veteran: Early Wars,Tx Rev, Co of Gibson Kuykendall Texas Army
References: FamilySearch, GenFolks wObit
Sources: BT-7/16/98, M. Glenn
Grimes, George Washington1822 - Veteran: Early Wars,Tx Rev, Co of Gibson Kuykendall Texas Army, Campaign of 1836
Family- Father: George Grimes, Mother: Eurydice Gardner, Spouse: Martha Williams
References: FamilySearch, GenFolks wObit
Sources: BT-7/16/98, M. Glenn
Groce, Jared E.12 Oct 1782 - 20 Nov 1836Veteran: Early Wars
Family- Spouse: #1 Mary Ann Waller; #2 Ann Weller
References: GenFolks
Groce, Leonard Waller - Veteran: Early Wars,Tx Rev, PVT, TX Colonial Army Sub Lt.
Cemetery: Liendo/WallerCo
References: GenFolks
Sources: Ann L. & M. Glenn
Guthrie, Robert - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Haddan, John1786 To 1801 - 1835Veteran: Early Wars
References: FamilySearch, GenFolks wObit
Hady, Samuel C.1786 To 1801 - Feb 1842Veteran: Early Wars
Family- Spouse: Nancy
References: FamilySearch, Findagrave, GenFolks wObit
Hall, George B. - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Hall, James - Veteran: Early Wars,Tx Rev, Army, Campaiwith Capt. Wm. Ware 1836 & supplied goods to armygn of 1836
References: GenFolks
Sources: M. Glenn
Hall, John W. - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Hall, W. J. - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Hallien, John F. - Veteran: Early Wars,Tx Rev, Army, Campaign of 1836
References: GenFolks
Sources: M. Glenn
Hamilton, David - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Harris, Abner - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Harris, David - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Harris, John Richardson - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Harris, William - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Harris, William J. - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Harrison, George - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Harvey, William - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Haynes, Thomas S. - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Hensley, James - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Hodge, Alexander1757 - 1836Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Holecek, John - Veteran: Early Wars,Sp Am, PVT, Army
Cemetery: Guardian Angel Cemetery
References: GenFolks
Sources: tombstone
Holland, Francis - Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Hope, Adolphus - Veteran: Early Wars,Tx Rev, Army, Siege of Bexar
References: GenFolks
Sources: M. Glenn
Hope, Prosper S. - Veteran: Early Wars,Tx Rev, Army, Battle of San Jacinto
References: GenFolks
Sources: M. Glenn
Hope, Richard - Veteran: Early Wars,Tx Rev, Army, Battle of San Jacinto
Family- Father: James Hope, Mother: Althea
References: GenFolks
Sources: Ann L. & M. Glenn
Hope, son of James - Veteran: Early Wars,Tx Rev, Army, Battle of San Jacinto
References: GenFolks
Sources: Ann L.
Huff, George - Veteran: Early Wars,Tx Rev, Gonzales Vol. Army Provision supp
References: GenFolks
Sources: Ann L.
Ingram, Ira19 Aug 1788 - 22 Sep 1837Veteran: Early Wars
Family- Father: Philip Ingram, Mother: Rachael Burton, Spouse: Emily B. Holt
References: GenFolks
Isaacks, Samuel21 Apr 1804 - 1878Veteran: Early Wars,Tx Rev
Family- Father: Elijah Isaacks, Mother: Donaho Esther Hester, Spouse: #1 Nancy Allen; #2 Martha "Patsy" Richardson
References: FamilySearch, Findagrave, GenFolks wObit
Sources: Although he was part of The Old 300, his land grant was not in Austin County. I cannot imagine why he would be on this list.-CZ
Jackson, Joseph - Veteran: Early Wars,Tx Rev
Cemetery: Masonic Cemetery, Caldwell, TX
References: GenFolks
Sources: M. Glenn
Kerr, James24 Sep 1790 - 23 Dec 1850Veteran: Early Wars,CWCSA, Dr.
Family- Father: James Kerr Jr, Mother: Patience Wells, Spouse: #1 Angeline Caldwell; #2 Sarah Grace Fulton
References: FamilySearch, GenFolks wObit
Kincheloe, William12 Jul 1781 - 1835Veteran: Early Wars, COL
Family- Father: Thomas Ludwell Kincheloe, Mother: Hanna Robinson, Spouse: #1 Nancy Taylor; #2 Mary Betts
References: FamilySearch, Findagrave, GenFolks wObit
Kleberg, Robert Justus, I10 Sep 1803 - 23 Oct 1888Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Kuykendall, Abner1777 - 25 Jul 1834Veteran: Early Wars
Family- Father: Adam Robert Kuykendall Sr, Mother: Margaret "Mary" Hardin, Spouse: Sarah Elizabeth “Sally” Gates
Cemetery: San Felipe de Austin Cemetery (Unmarked grave)
References: Findagrave, GenFolks wObit
Kuykendall, Barzilla1806 - 31 Mar 1873Veteran: Early Wars,Tx Rev
Family- Father: Abner Kuykendall, Mother: Sarah Elizabeth Gates, Spouse: Catherine; Elizabeth Parker
References: FamilySearch, Findagrave, GenFolks wObit
Kuykendall, Gibson1802 - 1 Dec 1861Veteran: Early Wars,Tx Rev, CAPT, Lt. Com E, 1st Reg. under Gen. Burleson, guard at Harrisburg .
Family- Father: Abner Kuykendall, Mother: Sarah Elizabeth Gates, Spouse: Sarah Elizabeth Leakey & Martha
References: GenFolks
Sources: Ann L.
Kuykendall, Jonathan Hampton18 Nov 1815 - 1878Veteran: Early Wars
Family- Father: Abner Kuykendall, Mother: Sarah Elizabeth Gates
References: FamilySearch, GenFolks wObit
Lapham, Moses - Veteran: Early Wars,Tx Rev, San Ant
References: GenFolks
Sources: Ann L.
Martin, Wylie - Veteran: Early Wars,Tx Rev, (defend Thompson Ferry). helped with Runaway Scrape
References: GenFolks
Sources: Ann L.
Massie, Charles - Veteran: Early Wars, SGT, Am. Rev, Gaskins's co. Scott's Btln
References: GenFolks
McKinney, Thomas F.1 Nov 1801 - 2 Oct 1873Veteran: Early Wars
Family- Father: Abraham McKinney, Mother: Eleanor Prather, Spouse: Nancy Watts
References: GenFolks
McNeel, Sterling1800 - Abt 1856Veteran: Early Wars
Family- Father: John Shelby McNeel, Mother: Elizabeth Nancy Mitchell
References: FamilySearch, Findagrave, GenFolks wObit
Millican, James D.Abt 1790 - Nov 1839Veteran: Early Wars
Family- Father: Robert Hemphill Millican, Mother: Nancy Jane McNeil, Spouse: Charity Ann
References: FamilySearch, Findagrave, GenFolks wObit
Millican, William Templeton16 Feb 1783 - 28 Aug 1843Veteran: Early Wars,Tx Rev
Family- Father: Robert Hemphill Millican, Mother: Nancy Jane McNeil, Spouse: Libitha
References: FamilySearch, Findagrave, GenFolks wObit
Milski, Mike S. - Veteran: Early Wars, Philippine Insurrection
Cemetery: Oak Knoll Cemetery
References: GenFolks
Sources: BT-5/26/55
Minton, Samuel Andrew "SA"15 Dec 1841 - 13 May 1899Veteran: Early Wars
Family- Father: Alfred Minton, Mother: Jane K. Shelburne, Spouse: Martha Ann Miller
Cemetery: Thompson Cemetery
References: Findagrave, GenFolks wObit
Sources: JHCemList
Montgomery, McGrady23 May 1812 - 19 Sep 1878Veteran: Early Wars,Tx Rev, Campaign of 1836. Co A Capt. James Pope Price's company; Vet. of San Jacinto
Family- Father: Isaac Montgomery, Mother: Martha “Patsey” McClure, Spouse: Minerva Lucas
Cemetery: Montgomery Cemetery
References: Findagrave, GenFolks
Sources: M. Glenn, JHCemList
Moore, John H.13 Aug 1800 - 2 Dec 1880Veteran: Early Wars
Family- Spouse: Eliza Cummins
References: GenFolks
Moore, Lovick Pierce "LP"9 Oct 1813 - 27 Jun 1905Veteran: Early Wars
Family- Spouse: Mary Ann Ayres
References: Findagrave, GenFolks wObit
Newman, Josephabt 1787 - 1831Veteran: Early Wars
Family- Spouse: Rachel Rabb
References: GenFolks wObit
Nichols, John - Veteran: Early Wars,Tx Rev
Cemetery: (Bell Vicinity)
References: GenFolks
Pettus, John - Veteran: Early Wars,Tx Rev
References: GenFolks
Sources: Ann L.
Pettus, William A. - Veteran: Early Wars,Tx Rev, rear guard at Harrisburg during San Jacinto, supplied beef to army
Cemetery: (Wash.on Brazos)
References: GenFolks
Sources: Ann L.
Pier, James Bradford23 Nov 1813 - 5 Feb 1888Veteran: Early Wars,Tx Rev,CWCSA, Army, Kukendall's Company at San Jacinto
Family- Father: Ira Pier, Mother: Sarah A. Bradford, Spouse: Lucy Merry
Cemetery: Travis Cemetery
References: GenFolks wObit
Pilgrim, Thomas J. - Veteran: Early Wars,Tx Rev
References: GenFolks
Sources: M. Glenn & Ann L.
Pilley, Michael Robert30 Mar 1820 - 4 Jan 1865Veteran: Early Wars, A member of the Mier Expedition, 1842
Family- Spouse: Alice Bradbury
Cemetery: Oak Knoll Cemetery (C | 26 O3)
References: Findagrave, GenFolks
Sources: Historical marker
Price, William B. - Veteran: Early Wars,Tx Rev, Battle of San Jacinto
References: GenFolks
Sources: M. Glenn
Reamos, Sherwood Young1812 - 1887Veteran: Early Wars,Tx Rev, Army
Cemetery: Buckhorn Cemetery
References: GenFolks wObit
Sources: BT-5/26/55
Reed, Nathaniel - Veteran: Early Wars,Tx Rev, Battle of San Jacinto
References: GenFolks wObit
Sources: M. Glenn
Selkirk, William1792 - 1830Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
Shelby, David19 Apr 1799 - 1 Mar 1872Veteran: Early Wars,Tx Rev, Colonial Militia, 1st Lt. 6-'24
Family- Father: James Shelby, Mother: Hannah Ross, Spouse: Racheal Marshall
Cemetery: Shelby Family Cemetery
References: Findagrave, GenFolks wObit
Sources: Ann L. & M. Glenn, JHCemList
Shipman, Daniel20 Feb 1801 - 4 Mar 1881Veteran: Early Wars,Tx Rev, Seige of Bexar, San Jacinto with Capt. Byrd's Volunteers
Family- Father: Moses Shipman
Cemetery: (Goliad)
References: GenFolks
Sources: Ann L.
Smeathers, William1767 - 13 Aug 1837Veteran: Early Wars
Family- Spouse: #2 Mary Winters
References: GenFolks
Sommerville, Alexander - Feb. 1854Veteran: Early Wars,Tx Rev, Seige of Bexar, Lt. Col. Of TX Volunteer Army, Lt. Col. Battle of San Jacinto
References: GenFolks
Sources: M. Glenn & Ann L.
Stalknecht, F. H. - Veteran: Early Wars,Sp Am
Cemetery: Oak Knoll Cemetery
References: GenFolks
Sources: BT-5/26/55
Star, Franklin Jefferson - Veteran: Early Wars,Tx Rev, Capt. Mosely Baker Co.
References: GenFolks
Sources: Ann L.
Swearingen, Elemelech, Sr28 Sep 1805 - 15 May 1887Veteran: Early Wars,Tx Rev, 1836 War of Texas Independence
Family- Father: Samuel Swearingen, Mother: Margaret Payton, Spouse: Angelina Weeks
Cemetery: Swearingen Cemetery
References: Findagrave, GenFolks wObit
Sources: Historical marker, JHCemList
Swearingen, Valentine W. - Veteran: Early Wars,Tx Rev, Battle of San Jacinto. Brother of Elemeleck Swearingen - TX Vol. Army - not reg. Army, Seige of Bexar
References: GenFolks wObit
Sources: M. Glenn & Ann L.
Thompson, Jesse14 Nov 1749 - 23 Jun 1834Veteran: Early Wars
Family- Father: Enos Thompson, Mother: Sara Hitchcock
References: GenFolks
Sources: Old300
Travis, William Barrett "Buck"1 Aug 1809 - 6 Mar 1836Veteran: Early Wars,Tx Rev, LTC, 35 Calvary;Chief Recruiter; Alamo
References: Findagrave, GenFolks wObit
Sources: Ann L. & M. Glenn
Varner, Martin3 Mar 1785 - 14 Feb 1844Veteran: Early Wars
Family- Father: Varner Martin Jr, Mother: Reich Elizabeth, Spouse: Elizabeth Eveline Inglish
References: FamilySearch, Findagrave, GenFolks wObit
Sources: Old300
Verm, Henry1818 - 26 Jun 1873Veteran: Early Wars, Republic of TX Army 1836
Family- Spouse: Rosanna Latham, Children: John Henry Verm Sr
Cemetery: San Felipe de Austin Cemetery
References: Findagrave, GenFolks
Vince, AllenAbt 1785 - May 1849Veteran: Early Wars
Family- Father: Richard Vince, Mother: Flora Ann Campbell Strickland, Spouse: Matilda Welborn
References: Findagrave, GenFolks wObit
Wallace, Caleb1797 - 13 Apr 1844Veteran: Early Wars
Family- Father: James Wallace, Mother: Martha “Patsy” Hawes, Spouse: Elizabeth “Betsy” Wingfield
References: FamilySearch, GenFolks wObit
Sources: Old300
White, Joseph - 14 Jun 1830Veteran: Early Wars
Cemetery: San Felipe de Austin Cemetery
References: Findagrave, GenFolks wObit
Williams, ThomasAbt 1771 - Abt 1825Veteran: Early Wars
Family- Spouse: Nancy (Johnson) Gilleland
References: FamilySearch, Findagrave, GenFolks wObit
Williamson, Robert McAlpin - Veteran: Early Wars,Tx Rev, MAJ, Army Commandant of Rangers
Cemetery: State Cem (died in Wharton)
References: GenFolks
Sources: Ann L. & M. Glenn
Woods, Zadock18 Sep 1773 - 18 Sep 1842Veteran: Early Wars
Family- Father: Jonathan Wood, Mother: Keziah Keith, Spouse: Minerva Cottle
References: GenFolks wObit
York, John - Veteran: Early Wars,Tx Rev
References: GenFolks wObit
Zurek, August G.30 Mar 1820 - 7 Jan 1865Veteran: Early Wars
References: GenFolks
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