Edward Burleson: Soldier and Statesman - HCHC Documentary Series
This documentary tells the story of General Edward Burleson, who came to Texas in 1830 and fought [American] Indians, the Mexican Army in the Siege of Bexar, lead troops at San Jacinto, fought in the Mexican-American War, served as a representative and senator for the Republic of Texas and was Vice-President of the Republic.
Burleson contemporaries were Stephen F. Austin, Sam Houston, and Jack C. Hays. He fought Comanches almost non-stop for 20 years, helped survey and lay out Austin and San Marcos, formed the Texas Rangers, and was the first person buried in the Texas State Cemetery in 1851.
Directed by Richard Kidd
Produced by Kate Johnson
Narration by Bill Pryce, Brian Jepson, and B. J. Strafe
Hays County Historical Commission ©2015