John Austin Wharton (died 1838)

John Austin Wharton
Texas Secretary of War
In office
1836 – October 1836
Member of the
Republic of Texas House of Representatives
from Brazoria County
In office
October 3, 1836 – June 13, 1837
Personal details
BornApril 1806
Nashville, Tennessee, US
DiedDecember 17, 1838 (aged 32)
Republic of Texas
Resting placeFounders Memorial Cemetery
Military service
Allegiance Republic of Texas
Branch/serviceTexas Army
Rank Colonel
Battles/wars

John Austin Wharton (April 1806 – December 17, 1838) was distinguished Texian statesman, lawyer, and soldier. He served as Adjutant General at the Battle of San Jacinto. In a eulogy at his grave, Republic of Texas President David G. Burnet said of him, "The keenest blade on the field of San Jacinto is broken." He died a bachelor on December 17, 1838, while serving as a member of the Texas Congress. His nephew, John A. Wharton, who would go on to be a Confederate Army general, was named for him.