How Many Tejanos Died At The Alamo?
A significant number of Tejanos, or Hispanic Texans, supported the revolution and took an active part in the fight against Santa Anna’s Centralist regime. San Antonio native Juan N. Seguín organized a spy company which participated in the siege and battle of Bexar. He and his company entered the Alamo on February 23rd. Shortly thereafter Travis sent Captain Seguín to Goliad with a message asking for reinforcements. Seguín’s men, however, remained behind as members of the Alamo garrison. [19] Researchers have identified the following Tejano defenders: Juan Abamillo, Juan A. Badillo, Carlos Espalier, Gregorio Esparza, Antonio Fuentes, José María Guerrero, Damacio Jimenes (Ximenes), Toribio Losoya, and Andrés Nava.
