Robert Allen: Alamo Defender and His Legacy (unknown–1836)
By: Bill Groneman
Published: November 1, 1994
Robert Allen, Alamo defender, was born in Virginia. He was a member of Capt. John H. Forsyth's cavalry company, which accompanied Lt. Col. William B. Travis to the Alamo in January 1836. He died in the battle of the Alamo on March 6 of that year.
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The following, adapted from the Chicago Manual of Style, 15th edition, is the preferred citation for this entry.
Bill Groneman, “Allen, Robert,” Handbook of Texas Online, accessed March 09, 2026, https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/allen-robert.
Published by the Texas State Historical Association.
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FAL87
- November 1, 1994
