Alexander Somervell (1796 – 1854) was a

Texian Texians were Anglo-American immigrants to Mexican Texas and, later, citizens of the Republic of Texas. Today, the term is used to identify early Anglo settlers of Texas, especially those who supported the Texas Revolution. Mexican settlers of tha ...

soldier, and leader of the Somervell Expedition. He had previously participated in the

Battle of San Jacinto The Battle of San Jacinto (), fought on April 21, 1836, in present-day La Porte and Deer Park, Texas, was the final and decisive battle of the Texas Revolution. Led by General Samuel Houston, the Texan Army engaged and defeated General A ...

as a lieutenant colonel of the first regiment of Texas Volunteers. Somervell County in Texas is named for Somervell.

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