James Walker Fannin, Jr., had arrived in Texas only in 1834. The 30-year-old planter brought his wife and two daughters with him. A fight with Mexico was brewing, and Fannin jumped in with both feet.

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James Fannin led the rebels massacred at Goliad in 1836. His defeat inspired the victory that secured Texan independence. Fannin moved to Texas in 1834 from Georgia. When the Texas Revolution erupted ...

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Some men live only a short life, but one moment can be remembered for generations. James Fannin was a planter, businessman, solider, and family man. He was only 32 when he died during the Texas ...