Salvador Flores | |
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| Born | 1806 San Antonio-Floresville area, Texas |
| Died | San Antonio, Texas 1855 |
| Monuments | Courthouse, Floresville |
| Known for | Alamo Defender, Recruiter of Volunteers |
| Parent(s) | Jose Flores De Abrego and Maria Rodriquez |
| Relatives | Juan Seguin, Manuel Flores |
Salvador Flores (Jose Salvador Ramon Flores) (ca. 1806–1855) served as a volunteer in the Texan Army in 1835–1836. He was instrumental in organizing and commanding Texian volunteers in support of the Texas Revolution. He participated in many battles and would rise through the ranks to reach Captain status during the fight for Texas independence from Mexico. Salvador continued to provide protection for the ranches and settlers of Texas throughout the Republic years.