The Alamo Defenders: John Davis

DAVIS, JOHN

(1811-1836)

Born in Kentucky, John Davis, immigrated to Texas in the early 1830’s.  In 1831, he received title to a quarter league of land on Lavaca Creek in DeWitt's colony.  During this time, he gained a reputation as an Indian fighter.  In late February of 1836, Davis was mustered into the Gonzales Ranging Company of Mounted Volunteers. With this unit he arrived at the Alamo on March 1, 1836 and died in battle five days later.

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