The Alamo Defenders: John Flanders

FLANDERS, JOHN

(1800-1836)

Born in Salisbury, Massachusetts, John Flanders was the son of Levi and Mary (Sargent) Flanders.  He was in business with his father in Massachusetts until they argued over foreclosing on a mortgage held by a widow. Flanders left for Texas and never communicated with his family again. He settled in Gonzales and was part of the force from that town that rode to the relief of the Alamo. He entered the Alamo on March 1, 1836, with this company and died in the battle five days later.

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