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Francisca alvarez. By: Braley Butler. The angel of Goliad. Francisca Alvarez is now known as the “Angel of Goliad". I chose her because of her kindness and bravery. why she is the “angel of Goliad”?.
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Francisca alvarez By: Braley Butler
The angel of Goliad Francisca Alvarez is now known as the “Angel of Goliad". I chose her because of her kindness and bravery.
why she is the “angel of Goliad”? • She is "Angel of Goliad “ because of her kindness when she saved Major Miller and his Natchez volunteers from death at the Massacre at Golliad.
Early life • Born: • October 4,1871 • In Mexico • Father: • Louis Ramirez • Mother : • never listened on birth certificate
Adulthood • She was thought to be married to Captain Telesforo Alvarez, Commander of Mexican Centralista Forces • He was under General Jose de Urrea in the CopanoBay and Victoria Regions
Francisca’s heroic actions • She entered the fort the night before the battle at Golliad and led some of the men to safety and hid them, saving their lives. • Followed Captain Alvarez to Matamoros where she continued to aid the Texans held prisoner there.
Francisca’s journey • Followed Captain Alvarez back to Mexico after the war. • She was abandoned by him. • She returned to Matamoros penniless. • She was befriended by Texans who had heard of her help during the war.
Final years • She died on May 30,1957 • Kansas City, Missouri
Works cited • George O. Coalson, "ALAVEZ, FRANCITA," Handbook of Texas Online (http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/fal53), accessed January 28, 2013. Published by the Texas State Historical Association. • Davenport, Harbert, “THE ANGEL OF GOLIAD,”1950 (http://www.tamu.edu/faculty/ccbn/dewitt/goliadangel.htm), accessed January 28, 2013. • Montgomery, Murray, “The Angel of Goliad” Lone Star Diary Online (http://www.texasescapes.com/MurrayMontgomeryLoneStarDiary/Angel-of-Goliad.htm) accessed January 28, 2013.