Historical Marker
Captain James Burleson
Historical marker location:
804 Pecan, Bastrop, Texas
( 804 Pecan in front of County Commissioners Court)
Marker installed: 1936
Chosen commissary by General Andrew Jackson, War of 1812. Edward Burleson, his son, accompanied him as bookkeeper. Participated in the Battle of New Orleans, January 8, 1815. Served under his son, Edward, Army of Texas in the Grass Fight, 1835. Born May 4, 1758; died January 3, 1836.
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