Sampson Connell, Jr. along side his father, Sampson Connell, Sr. and his brother David Cook Connell delivered the last load of supplies to the Alamo (maybe) before it was attacked by the Mexican Army. Later the three fought side by side in the "Battle of San Jacinto". Following Texas winning its' independence from Mexico, Sampson Connell, Jr. received a land grant in Williamson County from the Texas Republic for his efforts and patriotism. On his headstone is the bronze plaque for "Citizen of the Republic of Texas, 1836-1846."
Sampson Connell, Jr. along side his father, Sampson Connell, Sr. and his brother David Cook Connell delivered the last load of supplies to the Alamo (maybe) before it was attacked by the Mexican Army. Later the three fought side by side in the "Battle of San Jacinto". Following Texas winning its' independence from Mexico, Sampson Connell, Jr. received a land grant in Williamson County from the Texas Republic for his efforts and patriotism. On his headstone is the bronze plaque for "Citizen of the Republic of Texas, 1836-1846."
Inscription
Blessed are the pure in heart
For they shall see God.
Family Members
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Edward Connell
1810–1810
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Elizabeth Connell
1812–1849
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Lemuel Connell
1813 – unknown
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Giles Connell
1815–1823
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William Oliver Connell
1816–1882
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Rebecca Connell
1818–1901
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David Cook Connell
1819–1869
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George Tinsley Connell
1820–1851
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James Gibbs Connell
1824–1907
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Archibald Connell
1826–1828
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Mary Ann Connell Wills
1827–1900
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William Nathan Connell
1855–1935
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Sampson Connell
1857–1915
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Sarah Elizabeth Connell
1859–1859
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John J Connell
1860–1915
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Edward Fulton Connell
1863–1940
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Annie Narcissa Connell Clement
1865–1948
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Emily Elizabeth Connell Holland
1867–1917
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Joel Beal Connell
1869–1929
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Ivy Elizabeth Connell Cox
1871–1945
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Julia Pearle Connell
1873–1878
Flowers
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