JAMES FANNIN JR.

BACKGROUND INFO

• James Walker Fannin Jr. was born on January 1st, 1804 in Georgia.
• James was adopted by his maternal grandfather .
• He attended the University of Georgia at the age of 14.
• He was a West Point dropout.
• He settled in Velasco, Texas with his wife and two daughters in 1834.

TEXAS REVOLUTION

• He joined the Texas Reovolution in the early stages.
• One of the few men in Texas with any formal military training.
• He was given command when the war broke out.
• Commander and chief of the army from february 12- March 12, 1836

BATTLE OF GONZALES

• October 2, 1835
• First battle of the Texas revolution
• Fannin was captain of the Brazo Guards

BATTLE OF CONCEPCION (OCTOBER 28,1835)

• Commander at this battle along with Jim Bowie
• Led 90 volunteer soilders
• Encountered a larger Mexican force by the San Antonio River
• Led to the siege of the San Antonio

CAPTURED

• William Travis ordered James Fannin to help at the Alamo
• Fannin refused stating logistical problems
• Fannin was ordered to retreat to Victoria after the Alamo
• Fannin led 350 men 5 days late to Victoria
• Him and his army were captured by the Mexican Army

GOLIAD MASSACRE

• He and His army died during the Goliad Massacre
• March 27, 1836
• Fannin was the last to be killed
• He was shot in the head and burned

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• Fannin county in Georgia and Texas was named in his honor
• Camp Fannin was also named after him