Jim Bowie Essay

James Bowie

Jim Bowie was a difference maker and a true folk hero in the early years of Texas. He fought in the Texas Revolution alongside with David Crockett, Sam Houston, and William Travis. Fighting for independence was something he learned from his family. His father, Rezin Bowie fought in the American Revolution.

Jim was a legend, a fighter, and a frontiersman. He was born March 10 1796 and died March 6 1836. He was born in Spring Creek Kentucky. Jim Bowie had 9 brothers and sisters combined. As a child, he was taught how to survive on the frontier. He learned how to fish and run a farm and plantation. Jim was known for being fearless. He was a champion alligator wrestler. It is said that an indian friend taught him how to throw ropes at and catch alligators. He could read, write, speak spanish and french fluently.He was expected to help clear land and plant crops. He was proficient with a pistol rifle and knife. In fact,

He led Battle of Concepcion. He had fought in the war of 1812 with his dad. James Bowie and 9 siblings fought Indians for their lives for 13 hours. He moved to Texas in 1830 and became a Mexican citizen, and married a Mexican. Bowie was baptized the Catholic faith in 1828. Bowie was commander of the volunteer at the battle Alamo. James Bowie stayed at the battle of the Alamo even though Texans were severely outnumbered by Mexicans. He could no longer command the volunteers when he became sick with pneumonia. However, that do not stop him from fighting until his death. David Crockett said that Bowie, even though he was very sick, would crawl out of bed everyday to show support to the volunteers at the Alamo. Although there are many stories about how Bowie died, the most popular version is believed that he continued to fight and shot while sick in bed during the final hours of the Alamo. He was shot times in the head when found in the ruins of the Alamo. James Bowie died when he was