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

Texian Location:  Participant

Gallery

Battle Statistics

  • Died in Battle: No
  • Rank: Private
  • Company: Capt. James Gillaspie

Personal Statistics

  • Date of Birth: 1816 Aug 26
  • Birthplace: South Carolina
  • Came to Texas: 1836
  • Date of Death: 1891 Feb 10
  • Burial Place: San Marcos, Texas
  • Bounty Certificate: 9068
  • Donation Certificate: 865
  • Wife: Mary Magdeline Gross O'Banion
  • Children: Mary Victorine O'Banion Adare; Fannie O'Baniln Rowden' Louis Franklin O'Banion; Alice E. O'Banion Adare; Hortense O'Banion Barron; Edward G. O'Banion; Jennings Alexander O'Banion

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