William B. Travis

William B. Travis

Texas Revolution

  • Siege of Bexar
  • Battle of the Alamo

Signature of William B. Travis

William Barret Travis (August 1, 1809 – March 6, 1836) was a 19th-century American lawyer and soldier. At the age of 26, he was a lieutenant colonel in the Texas Army. He died at the Battle of the Alamo during the Texas Revolution.

Read more about William B. Travis:  Family Life, Texas, Alamo Command, Travis's Famous Letter From The Alamo, Travis' Children, Gallery

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