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COMMANDER // 1798–1842

Mathew Caldwell

United States2 battles1 war

Lifespan

1798 – 1842

18001810182018301840Texas–Indian Wars · 1820-1882Battle of Plum Creek — August 12, 1840 · Republic of Texas · Texas–Indian WarsCouncil House Fight — March 19, 1840 · Texas Rangers · Texas–Indian Wars

Active service 1840 — 2 battles across 1 war; first command at age 42.

Profile

Matthew Caldwell,, also spelled Mathew Caldwell was a 19th-century Texas settler, military figure, Captain of the Gonzales – Seguin Rangers and a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence. Because of his recruitment ride ahead of the Battle of Gonzales, some call him the Paul Revere of Texas.

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Battles (2)

Last verified June 2026
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