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James Clinton Neill (c. 1788 – 1848) was an American soldier and politician, most noted for his role in the Texas Revolution and the early defense of the Alamo. He was born in North Carolina and served in the Alabama House of Representatives between 1825 and 1827.
- West Tennessee Militia, Republic of Texas Regular Army, Militia, and Rangers
- 1788, Rowan County, North Carolina, USA
- 1812-1844
- Colonel
All, it seems, except Lieutenant Colonel James Clinton Neill. When remembered at all, historians have tended to judge him harshly. A picture emerges of a commander overwhelmed by circumstance and events, a nobody dominated by giants, a nonentity more to be pitied than condemned.
Aug 24, 2023 · Neill, James Clinton (ca. 1788–1848). J. C. Neill, soldier and diplomat, was born in North Carolina in about 1798. He was a participant of the Creek War and was wounded at the battle of Horseshoe Bend in 1814. In 1831 he moved his wife and three children from Alabama to Texas and settled in what is now Milam County.
Mar 29, 2016 · James Clinton Neill (c. 1790 – 1845) [1] was a 19th-century American soldier and politician, most noted for his role in the Texas Revolution and the early defense of the Alamo. He was born in North Carolina. Early life and career. His parents hailed from Loch Fergus Farm, Ayrshire, Scotland.
- NC
- March 29, 1848
- Margaret Harriett Neill
By any definition James Clinton Neill was an individual of distinguished valor. The fair-minded can no longer relate the story of the Alamo without acknowledging his contributions. We should allow him, at last, to take his rightful place among the pantheon of Texas heroes.
Months before taking command at the Alamo, James Clinton Neill fired off the cannon at Gonzales that commenced hostilities. He continued to command Texian artillery throughout the conflict. By mid-January, the garrison was down to 80 effectives.
Eakin Press, 2002 - Biography & Autobiography - 288 pages. James Clinton Neill could be the unsung hero of the Alamo and the battle for Texas Independence. It was his failure to obey Sam...
