Born in 1809
Description: William travis
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William B.Travis
Born in 1809 Description: William travis Image copyright: Google |
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| Born in South Carolina on 9 August 1809, William Barret Travis will always be remembered as the Texas commander at the Battle of the Alamo. He spent his childhood in Saluda Co., SC, which was also the home of James BTravis\'s grandfather, Berwick Travis, came to the British Colonies of North America at the age of 12, where he was placed in indentured servitude for more than a decade.William Barret Travis arrived in San Felipe de Austin in 1831 after abandoning a wife and two children in Alabama.When friction developed between Texas and Mexico, Travis was one of the first to join the Texas forces.In the Battle of Gonzales, Travis was one of hundreds to come to the its defense. On orders from Provisional Governor Henry Smith in January of 1836, Travis entered the Alamo with about 30 men.Then commander James C. Neill took leave to care for his family.Travis commanded the Texas defenders during the Siege and Battle of the Alamo. Travis commanded the Texas defenders during the Siege and Battle of the Alamo. Travis was only twenty-six years of age at the time of his death. | |
