Almeron Dickinson was born in Pennsylvanian who served as an artilleryman in the United States Army. On May 24, 1829, he eloped with Susanna Wilkerson. He participated in the battle of Gonzales on October 2, 1835, which began the Texas Revolution. At the Siege of Béxar he distinguished himself as a lieutenant of artillery; at the battle of the Alamo he was the captain in charge of artillery. On the morning of March 6, 1836, as the troops of Gen. Antonio López de Santa Anna stormed the mission, Dickinson ran to his wife, reported that all was lost, and expressed hope that she could save herself and the child. Although he died at the Alamo, his wife and child survived.
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Bull, Pleasant Marshall
Pleasant Marshall Bull was born Feb. 18, 1808 in Grainger County Tennessee to John Valentine Bull and Fetna Bean. He came to Texas to acquire land, arriving in 1831 and settling in Brazoria, Austin Colony. He was a veteran of the Battle of Concepcion and the Battle of Bexar and is on the muster roll […]
Moore, Col. John Henry
Colonel Moore was elected Colonel Commandant of the Army of Texas on October 11, 1835 in Gonzales, the same day Stephen F. Austin was elected Commander in Chief and Edward Burleson, Lieutenant Colonel. Moore resigned his office on November 6th in Bexar and Ed Burleson was elected to replace him on November 7th. MOORE, JOHN […]
Suzanne Marsh says
Is there anywhere I can obtain more information on Almeron Dickinson? I am writing a book about Susanna entitled “Susanna’s Journey”. Thanking you in advance for any help.
Dale Dickinson says
Hello,
Ever since I saw the plaque at the Alamo, I have searching for more info on Susanna or Susan Dickinson. I am going thru Civil War stuff from Tenn on Almeron D. Our family is mostly in central Mich after 1860’s or so. Anyway, I would certainly be interested in your information on Sue.
Regards,
Dale Dickinson
Nokomis, Fl