Family/Birth and Death  He was born in Kentucky on April 10,1796 and died March 6,1836.  He had three brothers and their names were David, Rhesa, and John.  Him and his family move around a lot,they moved to Missouri from Kentucky, then to Louisiana in 1802.

Career Before the Military  He had a job clearing land and sawing timber.  Also farmed and operated a gristmill or grain grinder with eight slaves.

Role Played At The Alamo  He was a captain  Also one of the men that cross the line that William Travis drew in the sand, to fight for the Alamo.

Interesting Fact or Quote  Had killed a man in a fight.  He made a friendship with some Indians to try and find the reported silver and gold in Texas.  It was in Louisiana that he got his reputation for being bold and fearless.  It is known that he carried a big knife with him which we know as the “Bowie Knife.”

Description of Jim Bowie  He was six feet tall,weighed 180 pounds, had light- colored hair, keen grey eyes, and you can’t change his mind once its been made.  Also had a fair complexion, high cheekbones, and had a very bad temper.

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