The Alamo Defenders: Jose Maria Guerrero

GUERRERO, JOSE MARIA (possible aka of Bridigo Guerrero)

There is no recorded biographical information about Jose Maria Guerrero, although he is listed on many web sites and even referenced as one of several Tejanos involved. 

In some accounts of the Alamo, there is reference to Brigido Guerrero, a Mexican soldier born in Tallenango, Mexico.  He traveled to Texas with forces of Domingo de Ugartechea either in 1832 or 1835.  When the Texas Revolution broke out, Guerrero deserted the Mexican Army, joining the revolutionaries. 

In early 1836, Guerrero served with James Bowie, and helped obtain cattle for the Bexar garrison.  Guerrero later served in the Alamo garrison. During the battle of the Alamo, he convinced Mexican soldiers that he was a prisoner of the Texans, and his life was spared.

After the revolution he lived in San Antonio, married in 1846, and fathered several children.  The Guerrero’s lived in a house near the Alamo until 1853, and then moved to another house nearby where they remained until 1870.

In 1874, Guerrero testified, along with a witness, to his participation in the Texas Revolution. A year later he received a pension based on his participation in the siege of Bexar and the battle of Concepción.

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