Alexander Somervell

Alexander Somervell (1796 – 1854) was a Texian soldier, and leader of the Somervell Expedition. He had previously participated in the Battle of San Jacinto as a lieutenant colonel of the first regiment of Texas Volunteers.

Somervell County in Texas is named for Somervell.

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