Author Biographical Info

John "Jack" Shackelford (1790-1857) was a surgeon, physician, commander of the Red Rovers under James W. Fannin at Goliad, a survivor and chronicler of the battle of Coleto and the Goliad Massacre.

Identifier

MS021-098

Publication Date(s)

March 7, 1839

Language

English

Keywords

Historical documents, 19th century, Texas

Location

Houston(TX)

Abstract

Power of attorney for J. Shackelford granted to Samuel M. Frost. John "Jack" Shackelford (1790-1857) was a surgeon, physician, commander of the Red Rovers under James W. Fannin at Goliad, a survivor and chronicler of the battle of Coleto and the Goliad Massacre. See more at John P. McGovern, MD Collection of Texas Historical Medical Documents and its finding aid.

Comments

Digital copy made available by Texas Medical Center Library.

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