The Museum and Battleground are closed today due to power loss and need for storm cleanup.  

Part of an old map of the San Jacinto area from the Texas Revolution

Veteran Bio

Mexican Location:  San Jacinto

Gallery

Battle Statistics

  • Died in Battle: No
  • Rank: bugler
  • Comments: Captured at the Battle of San Jacinto and later raised by Asa Hill; became a silversmith and died of yellow fever in Harris County.

Personal Statistics

  • Alternate Names: Mendes, Joseph
  • Date of Death: 1840s

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