The Alamo Defenders: Andrew Duvalt

DUVALT, ANDREW

(1804-1836)

A native of Ireland, Andrew Duvalt arrived in the US and made his way to Texas via Missouri.  He settled in Gonzales and became a plasterer by trade.

Duvalt took part in the siege of Bexar and, after this battle, remained in the town as a member of the Bexar Guards.

Sometime after February 2, 1836, he returned to his home in Gonzales.  It was there he was mustered into the Gonzales Ranging Company of Mounted Volunteers by Byrd Lockhart on February 23, 1836. Duvalt returned to the Alamo, probably as a member of the relief force from Gonzales, on March 1, 1836 and died five days later.

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