Captain James Burleson
Bastrop
Bastrop County, Texas
30 06.531' N 97 19.051' W
804 Pecan Street
Text: Chosen commissary by General Andrew Jackson, War of 1812. Edward Burleson, his son, accompanied him as bookkeeper. Participated in the Battle of New Orleans, January 8, 1815. Served under his son, Edward, Army of Texas in the Grass Fight, 1835. Born May 4, 1758; died January 3, 1836.