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COMMANDER // 1799–1884

Francis W. Johnson

MajorUnited States2 battles1 war

Lifespan

1799 – 1884

1800182518501875Texas Revolution · 1835-1836Siege of Béxar — October 12, 1835 · Texian · Texas RevolutionBattle of San Patricio — February 27, 1836 · Texian · Texas Revolution

Active service 1835–1836 — 2 battles across 1 war; first command at age 36.

Profile

Francis White Johnson was a leader of the Texian Army from December 1835 through February 1836, during the Texas Revolution. Johnson arrived in Texas in 1826 and worked as a surveyor for several empresarios, including Stephen F. Austin. One of his first activities was to plot the new town of Harrisburg. Johnson unsuccessfully tried to prevent the Fredonian Rebellion and served as a delegate to the Convention of 1832.

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Battles (2)

Last verified June 2026
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