Black plaque № 14721

Gonzales, TX, United States

James W. Robinson, First Lieutenant Governor of Texas. (1800-1857) Born in Indiana. Came to Texas in 1833. Elected lieutenant governor in November, 1835, Served as governor January to March 1836, then fought as a private in the Battle of San Jacinto April 21, 1836. Later lived in Gonzales, was judge

of the fourth judicial district, and member of Supreme Court. Since Robinson's term, 35 men have served in this capacity. Nine became governor by succession, seven were elected governor. One, Allan S

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