From Wikipedia.
Back on November 25th, while doing Texas War of 1812 veterans, I mentioned that Zadock Woods was killed at what is called the Dawson Massacre in 1842. I did some more research on it.
Looks like we'll get some more Texas history.
It is also referred to as the Dawson Expedition. Where 36 Texas militia were killed by Mexican soldiers on September 17, 1842. (Find-A-Grave lists Zadock Woods as being killed on September 18, 1842). It took place near San Antonio de Bexar, Texas, now San Antonio, Texas.
It was a part of the larger Battle of Salado Creek.
After Texas declared its independence, there was a quarrel over area between the Rio Grande and Nueces rivers. Texas claimed everything to the Rio Grande but lacked the military power to hold it, resulting in Mexican military incursions.
--Brock-Perry
2012 marks the 200th anniversary of America's "Forgotten War," the War of 1812 that took place over three years, 1812 to 1815.
Battle of New Orleans.
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