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The Alamo memorial located in San Antonio was built in 1936.
Photo courtesy of The Alamo Site. http://www.thealamofilm.com.
Below are biographies and photos of courageous men who sacrificed their lives for liberty and freedom.
James “Jim” Bowie (1796-1836)
“Bowie was born in Kentucky but was raised in southeastern Louisiana, where he earned his reputation as a street fighter and fearless adventurer.
In 1830, Bowie moved to Texas and made a fortune by buying and selling land. While in Texas, he joined the fight for Texas’s independence from
Mexico. He rose to the rank of colonel and was in command of the volunteers at the Alamo. Bowie had been disabled by disease (possibly tuberculosis)
and was confined to his cot during the siege. He was found dead in his cot at the end of the battle.”
David “Davy” Crockett (1786-1836)
“Davy Crockett has risen to the status of folk hero in Texas history. He was born in the backwoods of Tennessee. By the age of 13, he had earned his
reputation as a sharpshooter and skilled hunter. His popularity and famous adventures help land him a seat in both the Tennessee state legislature
and the U.S. House of Representatives. After losing his bid for a fourth term in Congress, he headed to Texas in search of fortune. There, he joined
in the Texas Revolution. He was executed by Santa Anna following the defeat of the Alamo.”
Sam Houston (1793-1863)
“In the early 1830s, Houston traveled to Texas and found the ‘land of promise’. During the Texas Revolution he served as commander-in-chief of the
Texas army. He will always be remembered for his defeat of Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto. Sam Houston was twice elected president of the
Republic of Texas.”
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna (1794-1876)
“Santa Anna led the Mexican army during the Texas Revolution. Santa Anna had fought against Spain during Mexico’s fight for independence from 1810
to 1821. In 1833, he was elected president of Mexico. He led the army that stormed the Alamo. Santa Anna was forced to resign as president after his
capture and defeat at the Battle of San Jacinto. Over the next 20 years he would regain and then lose power and favor with the people of Mexico."
William “Buck” Travis (1809-1836)
“Travis, who was born in South Carolina, is best remembered as the Texas army commander in charge of the Alamo during the siege and battle of 1836.
One of the first to join Texans in their fight for independence, he quickly rose through the ranks of their army. He was one of the first Texans
killed at the Alamo.”
Biographies courtsey of Remember the Alamo by Teri and Bob Temple.
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