All Of Texas Directory

Tribute to the celebrities from Texas features a detailed profile of the state's military hero and president. Find links to related topics.

Take a look at the final resting place of the celebrated Texan. Also find a map to his Huntsville, TX grave.

Features a photograph and an overview of the life and career of the colorful and controversial figure of Texas history

The Cost of Freedom is the exciting and heartwarming story of a young girl who meets those who gave their lives for the freedom she takes for granted.

Guide to discovering Texas offers a tribute to the commander of the Alamo. Find a brief biography and his appeal for aid.

TRAVIS, WILLIAM BARRET (1809-1836). William Barret Travis, Texas commander at the battle of the Alamo,qv was the eldest of eleven children of Mark and Jemima (Stallworth) Travis. At the time of his birth the family lived on Mine Creek near the Red Bank community, which centered around the Red Bank Baptist Church in Edgefield District, near Saluda, Saluda County, South Carolina.