The Alamo Defenders: James C. Gwynne

GWYNNE, JAMES C.

(1804-1836)

Born in England, James C. Gwynne moved to Texas from Mississippi and took part in the siege of Bexar.  He later served in the Alamo garrison as a member of Capt. William R. Carey's artillery company, and died in battle on March 6, 1836.

On the Alamo monument, Gwynne’s name is spelled, Groyn.

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