Historical Marker
Peter Jefferson Duncan
Historical marker location:
San Jacinto, Texas
( DeZavala Cemetery in San Jacinto Battle Site Park)
Marker installed: 1936
Participated in the cpature of San Antonio in 1835 and served in the army in 1836. Born in New York in 1799; died in Harris County, Texas in 1870.
The Battle of San Jacinto fought on April 21, 1836, was the decisive battle of the Texas Revolution, and led to the capture of Santa Anna and the end of the conflict.