James Bonham, officer of the Alamo garrison, son of James and Sophia Butler (Smith) Bonham, was born at Red Banks (present-day Saluda), Edgefield County, South Carolina, on February 20, 1807. James Bonham, officer of the Alamo garrison, son of James and Sophia Butler (Smith) Bonham, was born at Red Banks (present-day Saluda), Edgefield County, South Carolina, on February 20, 1807. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). IN memory of Mrs. SOPHIA BONHAM, relict of Captain James Bonham. On January 11, 1836, Houston recommended to James W. Robinson that Bonham be promoted to major, for "His influence in the army is greatmore so than some who `would be generals'." During his senior year he led a student protest against the poor food served at the college and the obligation of students to attend class in bad weather. He was signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2005. Verify and try again. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of James Bonham (8729679)? Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. "Flat Grove," Bonham's home in Saluda, is the only known birthplace of an Alamo defender still in existence. Butler was born in 1855 in County Kilkenny, Ireland, on farming property held by his family for hundreds of years. Father of Malachi Ford Bonham; William S. Bonham; FLORANCE C JACKSON; JAMIE BONHAM; DAISY BONHAM and 5 others; FANNIE BONHAM; JAMES EUGENE BONHAM; PINKEY BONHAM; JESSIE LOU REINSHAGEN and ARMSTEAD L BONHAM less Unattached to a specific unit, Bonham came to San Antonio January 19, 1836. [1] The family Bible, however, records the date of Aug 9. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. ). They asked Col. Travis to hold out. See the Changes page for the details of edits by Robert and others. We are a community-supported, non-profit organization and we humbly ask for your support because the careful and accurate recording of our history has never been more important. On December 1, 1835, he wrote to Sam Houston from San Felipe volunteering his services for Texas and declining all pay, lands, or rations in return. James Butler Bonham Birth 20 February 1807 - Edgefield County, South Carolina, United States of America Death 06 Mar 1836 - Alamo, San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA Mother Sophia Butler Smith Father James Bonham Quick access Family tree 166 191 New search James Butler Bonham family tree Family tree Explore more family trees Parents James Bonham This database contains family trees submitted to Ancestry by users who have indicated that their tree can only be viewed by Ancestry members to whom they have granted permission to see their tree. I thought you might like to see a memorial for James Butler Bonham I found on Findagrave.com. Search for yourself and well build your family tree together, English (of Norman origin):: nickname from Old French, Do not sell or share my personal information. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Alexander Travis, the family patriarch, traveled to Alabama in 1817 and decided to move the entire family to Conecuh County the next year. Alamo Defender. Between now and Wednesday is a good time to take a look at the sources and biography to see if there are updates and improvements that need made, especially those that will bring it up to WikiTree Style Guide standards. Bonham recruited some men, named them Mobile Greys to serve in Texas. He ordered Travis and Jack released to civil authorities, who soon released them altogether. On January 26 he was appointed one of a committee of seven to draft a preamble and resolutions on behalf of the garrison in support of Governor Henry Smith. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Travis was killed early in the battle from a single bullet in the head, in the Battle of the Alamo..[2] His body and those of the other defenders were burned. Travis alarmed Bradburn with a note passed to a sentry that Logan had returned with a large force. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. The town of Bonham, Texas, is named for him. The Defenders were fortifying the Alamo, but needed more supplies and men, so Col. Travis sent Lt. Bonham to Bexar for assistance, then onto Goliad February 16 for help, men, and supplies from James Fannin who commanded Goliad. He also met Rebecca (Rebeca) Cummings, who lived at Mill Creek, and began a courtship that resulted in a decision to marry once Travis was divorced. He was subsequently killed at the Alamo, along with Jim Bowie, Davy Crockett, and all others on 6 March 1836. On January 11, 1836, Houston recommended to James W. Robinson that Bonham be promoted to major, for "His influence in the army is great, more so than some who would be generals'." This incident began the Anahuac Disturbances of 1832, which resulted in armed clashes at Velasco and Nacogdoches later that summer and produced the conventions of 1832 and 1833 with their petitions for repeal of the Law of April 6, 1830, and separate statehood.[2]. William Barret Travis, Texas commander at the battle of the Alamo, was the eldest of eleven children of Mark and Jemima (Stallworth) Travis. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. James Butler Bonham married Ann Patricia Griffin and had 1 child. [6], In 1834, Bonham moved near relatives in Montgomery, Alabama and opened a law practice there. [3][2] The story has been told that Travis suspected his wife of infidelity, doubted his parenthood of her unborn child, and killed a man because of it. Many Texas schools are named after James Bonham, for example, in the cities of Abilene, Amarillo, Bryan, Dallas, El Paso, Harlingen, Houston, McAllen, Midland, Odessa, San Angelo, San Antonio, and Temple. Try again later. On January 19, 1836, he with James Bowie and arrived at the Alamo garrison. Fehrenbach in his Texas opus, Lone Star: A History of Texas and the Texans: ""At the end, the weary Bonham, a lawyer, a Carolinian of exulted family and a friend of Travis, turned his mount around and rode back toward San Antonio. A system error has occurred. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA), http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/17/107.shtml. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. [6] At the time of his death, Butler's grocery store chain was the sixth largest in the U.S. by total sales, and his more than 1,100 stores were second in number only to A & P in the New York area. Son of Malachi Mark Bonham and Martha Skirven Bonham Recent evidence indicates that he was a second cousin of William B. Travis. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Bonham was sentenced to ninety days for contempt of court. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. He was a second cousin of William B. Travis and was a messenger of the Battle of the Alamo. Death of Lt. James B. Bonham (Alamo officer) at The Burial of Lt. James B. Bonham (Alamo officer). Documents of Maj. Francis Graves Bonham Francis G Bonham in 1930 United States Federal Census Francis G Bonham was born circa 1893, at birth place, Virginia. "Flat Grove," Bonham's home in Saluda, is the only known birthplace of an Alamo defender still in existence. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. The family has a treasure trove of history, first compiled by William Arthur Bonham in the early 1980's and updated by Arthur Erwin Bonham in 1992. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. James Butler Bonham (February 20, 1807 - March 6, 1836) was a 19th-century American soldier who died at the Battle of the Alamo during the Texas Revolution. Howard Eugene Bonham and Jean Allin, Bonham and Related Family Lines, Bonham Book(s), 5104 Bridlington Ln., Raleigh, NC, 27612, printed by Genie Plus, Bradenton, FL, 1996: pgs. He had time to set up a law practice in Brazoria and was advertising the fact in the Telegraph and Texas Registery by January 2, 1836. To use this feature, use a newer browser. These trees can change over time as users edit, remove, or otherwise modify the data in their trees. It is maintained as a museum. [2]The purpose of the move there was to establish himself in an area where there were few attorneys while he learned the official language, Spanish. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. If so, login to add it. Geni requires JavaScript! His outspoken position brought him the rank of lieutenant colonel. This database contains family trees submitted to Ancestry by users who have indicated that their tree can only be viewed by Ancestry members to whom they have granted permission to see their tree.These trees can change over time as users edit, remove, or otherwise modify the data in their trees. [2] They swarmed over the lowest wall. In 1912, after a wave of concern over gambling went through the eastern U.S., Butler financed a horse racing track in Ciudad Jurez, Mexico, for which prominent horse racing personality Matt Winn headed operations. We encourage you to research and examine these records . In late June Travis led some twenty-five men by way of Harrisburg and Galveston Bay on an amphibious assault on Tenorio's position and captured the Mexican soldiers easily. [7] 3, and accepted a position as adjutant of the Twenty-sixth Regiment, Eighth Brigade, Fourth Division, of the Alabama Militia. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Please enter your email and password to sign in. It is maintained as a museum. At the same time he served as captain of a Charleston artillery company. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Son of Captain James B Bonham and Sophia Butler Bonham [3], Note: In 1918 the Courts awarded 4/5 of 639 Acres, net 512 acres in Comanche County, Texas to the heirs of James Butler Bonham. You can contact the owner of the tree to get more information. 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Gathered from those who lived during the same time period, were born in the same place, or who have a family name in common. James Bonham was born in February 20,1807, born near Red Banks, now Saluda, South Carolina. https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/bonham-james-butler. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. If you would like to view one of these trees in its entirety, you can contact the owner of the tree to request permission to see the tree. Brownie MacKie 10/30/12. Failed to delete flower. [5] With his cousin, Mother Marie Joseph Butler, he founded Marymount College in Tarrytown, New York in memory of his late wife. Research genealogy for james butler bonham, as well as other members of the bonham family, on Ancestry. Bradburn enforced the anti-immigration law, refused to allow state officials to alienate land to American settlers arriving after the passage of the law, and allegedly used materials and slaves belonging to the settlers to build his camp. In October 1834, Bonham moved to Montgomery, Alabama, where relatives lived. James was married in 1844 in Camden, Wilcox Co., AL. Have you taken a DNA test? His outspoken position brought him the rank of lieutenant colonel. James Butler Bonham 1807 - 1836. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. . The stores made home deliveries, and when the horses grew old, they were retired to his estate in Westchester. James Butler Bonham (1807-1836), American soldier who died at the Battle of the Alamo during the Texas Revolution, older brother of Milledge Luke Bonham William Gordon "Bill" Bonham (b. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Discover the meaning and history behind your last name and get a sense of identity and discover who you are and where you come from. On January 11, 1836, Houston recommended to James W. Robinson that Bonham be promoted to major, for "His influence in the army is great, more so than some who `would be generals'." Grocery Store/Racetrack Owner, Photo of a Butler grocery in New York City in 1939, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=James_Butler_(grocer)&oldid=1148054199, Butler Memorial Chapel, Marymount Convent, Tarrytown, New York, This page was last edited on 3 April 2023, at 19:55. [3] James Butler Bonham, who also served in the defense of the Alamo, was a South Carolina friend, according to sources. Bill Groneman, Alamo Defenders (Austin: Eakin, 1990). His brothers had died, so Bonham decided to join Travis in Texas with his Mobile Greys. You may request to transfer up to 250,000 memorials managed by Find a Grave. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. CONTENT MAY BE COPYRIGHTED BY WIKITREE COMMUNITY MEMBERS. The TSHA makes every effort to conform to the principles of fair use and to comply with copyright law. Bonham reached Texas in November 1835 and quickly involved himself in political and military affairs. This database contains family trees submitted to Ancestry by users who have indicated that their tree can only be viewed by Ancestry members to whom they have granted permission to see their tree.These trees can change over time as users edit, remove, or otherwise modify the data in their trees. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. The company reached San Felipe, Texas in November 1835, and Bonham was commissioned a lieutenant in the Texian Cavalry on December 3. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. It is placed here by the family that people may know the appearance of the man who died for freedom." No literal portrait of Jesus exists either. Travis became associated with a group of militants who opposed the Law of April 6, 1830. [11], In 1907, he donated to the French congregation of the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary (RSHM) the land, and funded the establishment of Marymount School in Tarrytown, in memory of his wife, Mary A. Rorke Butler, who had died the year before. Year should not be greater than current year. You can contact the owner of the tree to get more information. Learn more about merges. acob Bonham, Eliza Bonham, Malachi Mark Bonham, Julia Bonham, Milledge Luke Bonham, Simeon Bonham,
