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William B Travis By: Jesus And Amber

Published on Nov 20, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

WILLIAM B.TRAVIS

TEXAS HERO
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LIFE

  • He was born in Saluda County, South Carolina
  • In August 9,1809
  • He died March 6, 1836
  • At age 26 William B.Travis died

EARLY LIFE

  • His parents are Mark and Jemima Travis
  • His parents were married June 1, 1808
  • He had three brothers and four sisters

WILLIAM B. TRAVIS MARRIED ROSANNA CATO IN 1828

SHE WAS ONE OF HIS FORMER STUDENTS
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WILLIAM AND ROSANNA

  • They had two children
  • Edward and Susan
  • They were divorced in 1836
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CARREER

  • He was as lieutenant colonel and became the recruiting officer for the Texas army.
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TEXAS "VICTORY OR DEATH LETTER"

  • Fought the Alamo
  • On February 24,1836 Travis wrote a letter
  • Addressed "To the people of Texas and all Americans in the world"
  • He gave this letter to John Williams Smith to deliver
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HERO

  • He is a hero that fought for what he believed.
  • He died at the Alamo a victorious death
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