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James Fannin Was Born
James Walker Fannin Jr. was probably born on January 1st, 1804 in Georgia to Dr. Isham Fannin. He was adopted by his maternal grandfather, James W. Walker, and brought up on a plantation near Marion. -
James Fannin Entered the United States Military Academy
James Fannin entered the United States Military Academy at West Point on July 1, 1819, under the name James F. Walker. -
James Fannin Withdrew from the United States Military at Westpoint
James Fannin withdrew from the United States Military at Westpoint -
James Walker Fannin Arrived in Texas
James Walker Fannin, son of Dr. Isham Fannin, came from Georgia and arrived in Texas with his family in 1834. -
James Fannin Was Appointed by the Committee of Safety and Correspondence of Columbia
James Fannin became an agitator for the Texas Revolution and on August 20, 1835, was appointed by the Committee of Safety and Correspondence of Columbia to use his influence for the calling of the Consultation. -
Fought in Battle of Gonzales
James Fannin became involved in the Texas Revolution serving on the committee of safety and as a scout for the volunteer army. He was a captain of the Brazos Gaurds. He fought in the Battle of Gonzales on October 2nd, 1835. -
Battle of Concepcion
Ordered by Stephen F Austin, James Fannin and James Bowie led the Texas forces in the Battle of Concepcion on October 28th 1835. -
Sam Houston Commissioned James Fannin as a Colonel
San Houston commissioned James Fannin as a colonel in the regular army on December 7, 1835. -
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James Fannin Acted as Commander in Chief of the Army
James Fannin was elected colonel of the Provisional Regiment of Volunteers at Goliad on February 7, 1836 and from February 12 to March 12, he acted as commander in chief of the army. -
Santa Anna executed James Fannnin
On March 27,1836,General Santa Anna executed Colonel .James Fannin, Jr. and his 342 Texans following his victory at the Battle of Coleto during the Texas War of Independance.
