Robert M. Coleman
Coleman, Coleman County, Texas
Marker Inscription
(1799-1837) Born in Kentucky. Came to Texas in 1832. Commanded company of volunteers at Siege of Bexar (San Antonio), Dec. 5-10, 1835. Delegate to Constitutional Convention where he signed Texas Declaration of Independence, 1836. Aide-de-camp to Gen. Sam Houston at Battle of San Jacinto, 1836. Later fought Indians as a Texas Ranger. (1966)
Erected by Texas Historical Commission
The Story
Kentucky-born Robert M. Coleman came to Texas in 1832 and threw himself into the revolution, commanding volunteers at the Siege of Bexar in December 1835. As a delegate he signed the Texas Declaration of Independence in 1836 and then served as aide-de-camp to General Sam Houston at the decisive Battle of San Jacinto. He later took up arms as a Texas Ranger on the frontier before his death in 1837.
Why it matters
Coleman, whose name the county and town carry, was present at the founding acts of the Texas Republic — its declaration and its climactic victory at San Jacinto.
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Related people
- · Robert M. Coleman
- · Sam Houston
Related events
- · Battle of San Jacinto
- · Siege of Bexar
- · Signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence
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