Benjamin Milam
Benjamin Rush Milam (October 20, 1788 – December 7, 1835) was an American colonist of
Mexican Texas and a military leader and hero of the
Texas Revolution. A native of what is now
Kentucky, Milam fought beside American interests during the
Mexican War of Independence and later joined the
Texians in their own fight for independence, for which he assumed a leadership role. Persuading the weary Texians not to back down during the
Siege of Béxar, Milam was killed in action while leading an assault into the city that eventually resulted in the Mexican Army's surrender.
Milam County, Texas and the town of
Milam are named in his honor, as are many other placenames and civic works throughout Texas.
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