Alamo Defenders

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Comment by Gen Story Girl on August 1, 2009 at 9:25pm

This really gets to me especially knowing that one of my ancestors was one of the 32------"At dawn on the first of March [1836], Capt. Albert Martin, with 32 men (himself included) from Gonzales and DeWitt's Colony, passed the lines of Santa Anna and entered the walls of the Alamo, never more to leave them. These men, chiefly husbands and fathers, owning their own homes, voluntarily organized and passed through the lines of an enemy four to six thousand strong, to join 150 of their countrymen and neighbors, in a fortress doomed to destruction. Does American history, or any history, ancient or modern, furnish a parallel to such heroism? ......They willingly entered the beleaguered walls of the Alamo, to swell the little band under Travis, resolved "never to surrender or retreat." In after many years it was my privilege to personally know and live near many of their widows and little ones and to see the latter grow into sterling manhood and pure womanhood. I never met or passed one without involuntarily asking upon him or her the blessings of that God who gave the final victory to Texas"------by John Henry Brown in History of Texas.

Comment by Gen Story Girl on August 1, 2009 at 9:18pm

My 4th great uncle was Isaac G. Baker a Gonzales Ranger and member of the Gonzales Alamo Relief Force. He was one of the Immortal 32 from the Gonzales Colony who died at The Alamo on 6 Mar 1836.

Comment by Cyndi Beane Henry on August 1, 2009 at 7:39am

I personally do not have an ancestor who was an Alamo defender. However, my husband has ancestors who were among the first white people to receive Mexican land grants in the area. He grew up near and played at the Alamo itself. After living nearby for several years, the Alamo's symbolism and the history of my husband's family in the area, have made it a part of our lives and our family. Now that we live far from Texas, we miss it terribly! For those who have not visited the Alamo, it's a near sacred experience that you'll not want to miss!

Comment by mark m burton on July 31, 2009 at 5:53pm

my connection to the alamo is William Depriest Sutherland 19 when he died at the alamo his uncle was Dr. John Sutherland Jr.- i also have a copy of a letter his mother wrote to her sister after his death- would be interested in more info and would share what i have-mark

Comment by Sherry Hightower on July 31, 2009 at 5:22pm

Thanks to everyone who has joined this new group. I hope you find whatever history or records you are seeking.

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