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Kemper Williams's avatar

My ancestor (and partial namesake) John F. Kemper arrived in Goliad (with another ancestor, William Miller) in 1836 and were immediately captured. They were spared the massacre by Gen Urea because they had no weapons on them.

Derrick Jeter's avatar

Wow! What great family history. They were among the very few who survived.

Kemper Williams's avatar

Urea allegedly defied Santa Anna’s orders…or I wouldn’t be doing this comment

winston's avatar

I really appreciate Jefferson now. Good piece! Thanks.