David Wilson died at the Alamo. The man who has been honored on Alamo memorials, books, and web sites did not. Read his story.

Announcement: David Carson of TexasCounties.net's new article, "Charles Despallier, aka Carlos Espalier," has been published in July 2025 edition of the Southwestern Historical Quarterly. Members of the Texas State Historical Association who have not yet received their print copy of the journal can view the article online.