Alamo Defender Spotlight: John Cain

[Greg C.]

John Cain, Alamo defender, was born in Pennsylvania in 1802 and became a resident of Gonzales, Texas. He took part in the siege of Bexar and was issued a donation certificate for 640 acres of land for his service. After the battle he remained in Bexar as a member of Capt. William R. Carey's artillery company. He may have left Bexar before the siege of the Alamo began and returned with the relief force from Gonzales on March 1, 1836. He died in the battle of the Alamo on March 6, 1836.

[Linda A Cain]

I am Linda Cain 82 years old , daughter of Albert Cain a Texas resident from the age of 3 . My uncle was John Cain. Records show he died in the Alamo. We were originally from Ireland and living in Pennsylvania , John always was a defender of what he believed in . I didn't realize there was not a whole lot known about him. I have a few documents if you are interested.

Thank You