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A native of Tennessee, Susannah Dickinson and her husband, Almeron, settled in Gonzales, Texas in 1831. The couple had one daughter, Angelina, prior to the Texas Revolution. (A historical marker located in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas.)
The couple arrived in Texas in 1831 and received a land grant along the San Marcos River. They had a daughter, Angelina Elizabeth, in 1834. When the Mexican Revolution broke out in 1835, Almaron joined the army and left for San Antonio.
Apr 30, 2022 · The Dickinsons lived on a lot just above the town on the San Marcos River, where Susanna took in at least one boarder. A map of Gonzales in 1836 shows a Dickinson and Kimble hat factory in Gonzales. Susanna's only child, Angelina Elizabeth Dickinson, was born on December 14, 1834.
Nov 17, 2023 · Is this your ancestor? Explore genealogy for Susanna (Wilkerson) Dickinson born 1814 Boliver, Tennessee, United States died 1883 Austin, Texas, United States including research + descendants + 2 photos + 1 genealogist comments + more in the free family tree community.
- Female
- October 7, 1883
- Almaron Dickinson, Joseph William Hannig
The Road to Gonzales connected the most important of the early Anglo-American colonies in Tejas to the Mexican seat of government in San Antonio de Béxar. As the newly independent nation of Mexico began to abandon the principles of its 1824 constitution the settlers along this road felt betrayed.
Sep 17, 2021 · Video of Dr. Andrew Torget discussing the life of Susanna Dickinson, who survived the Alamo siege. She relayed a message to General Sam Houston about the outcomes of the Alamo from Santa Anna, and made sacrifices during the Texas Revolution.
Dickinson was among the original 18 defenders of the Gonzales cannon and was in charge of the cannon during the confrontation. Almaron joined a group of volunteers to help secure San Antonio for the Texans and served as an aide to General Edward Burleson during the Siege of Bexar .
