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Sam Houston was the first elected president of the Republic of Texas. Although he had many political enemies, the hero of San Jacinto remained popular with most Texans and was re-elected president in 1841.
David Crockett was a well-known Tennessee folk hero, a United States representative, and a legendary hunter. Crockett moved to Texas to take part in the Revolution. In January 1836, he wrote, "I would rather be in my present situation than to be elected to a seat in Congress for life." He died at the Alamo.
Stephen F. Austin had many talents. His fairness and generosity helped the settlement of Texas. He is also known as "The Father of Texas."
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James Bonham came to Texas at his friend William Travis' request. He may have arrived at the Alamo in company with James Bowie. He died at the Alamo.
Ben Milam assisted in the attack and capture of Mexican forces at Goliad.
Colonel William B. Travis was only 26 years old when he became the commander of the Texas forces at the Alamo. His appeal for aid in the letter of February 24 has been described as one of the most heroic documents in American history. He died, along with the others, defending the Alamo.
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James Bowie came to Texas in 1828. He became a colonel in the Texas Rangers. During the siege of the Alamo, Bowie was stricken with typhoid-pneumonia and fought Santa Anna's final charge from his cot where he died.
James W. Fannin moved to Texas in 1834. Along with Bowie, he commanded the victorious Texas army at the Battle of Concepcion in October 1835. He was later shot, along with hundreds of other Texans, at the massacre at Goliad.