This event took place on Palm Sunday, with participants marched into three columns, although those who could not walk remained at Fort Defiance.
The so-called "Angel" of this event helped feed and protect William Parsons Miller. Of the "Red Rovers," Fortunatus Shackelford died during it, but his father, Dr. Jack Shackelford, was spared to treat the wounded. The man who created the first map of the Gadsden Purchase, Herman Ehrenberg, escaped it by jumping into a river. The night before, thinking a ship had been obtained for their departure participants blissfully sang "Home Sweet Home." This event took place on Palm Sunday, with participants marched into three columns, although those who could not walk remained at Fort Defiance. After losing the Battle of Coleto, James Fannin and his men ended up dying at this event, despite pleas for clemency by Jose de Urrea. At the Battle of San Jacinto, victors shouted to remember the Alamo and this event. For 10 points, name this 1836 "massacre" of Republic of Texas soldiers carried out by the Mexican army.
The so-called "Angel" of this event helped feed and protect William Parsons Miller.
{Goliad} Massacre