Alamo Commander William B. Travis
About William Barret Travis
William Barret "Buck" Travis was a 19th-century American lawyer and soldier. He is known for helping set the Texas Revolution in motion during the Anahuac disturbances and commanding the Misión San Antonio de Valero as a lieutenant colonel in the Texian Army. Wikipedia
Born: August 1, 1809, Saluda County, SC
Died: March 6, 1836, The Alamo, San Antonio, TX
Spouse: Rosanna Cato (m. 1828–1836)
Siblings: Emily Katherine Travis, Nicholas Stallworth Travis, MORE
Parents: Mark Travis, Jemima Stallworth
Battles/wars: Texas Revolution > Anahuac disturbances; Siege of Bexar; Battle of the Alamo †
Nickname(s): Buck
For a complete story of W.B. Travis, read his biography on Texas State History on line site.