The Alamo Defenders: John Cain

CAIN, JOHN
(1802-1836)

Born in Pennsylvania, John Cain became a resident of Gonzales, Texas.  He took part in the siege of Bexar after which he was issued a donation certificate for 640 acres of land for his service.  He remained in Bexar as part of Capt. William R. Carey's artillery company. 

It is believed he may have left Bexar before the siege of the Alamo began, and, on March 1, 1836, returned with relief forces from Gonzales.  He died in battle on March 6, 1836.

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