The Alamo Defenders: Squire Daymon

DAYMON, SQUIRE

(1808-1836)

Born in Tennessee, Squire Daymon, become a resident of Gonzales, Texas, in 1836.  After taking part in the siege of Bexar, he served in the Bexar garrison as a member of Capt. William R. Carey's artillery company. It is believed that in early February, 1836, Daymon left Bexar for his home, but returned to the Alamo, possibly with the relief forces from Gonzales, on March 1, 1836. He died 5 days later in the battle of the Alamo.

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