The Defenders of the Alamo: Dolphin Ward Floyd

FLOYD, DOLPHIN WARD

(1804-1836)

Born in Nash County, North Carolina, Dolphin Ward Floyd, was the son of Thomas Penuel and Mary (Beckwith) Floyd. He immigrated to Texas and settled in Gonzales, where he made his living as a farmer.  On April 26, 1832, he married Ester Berry House. 

Floyd joined the relief force from Gonzales and rode to the besieged Alamo, where he arrived on March 1, 1836. He died in the battle of the Alamo on his 32nd birthday, March 6, 1836.

Floyd County is named in his honor.

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