Rector, Claiborne, 1805-1873

Brothers Claiborne and Pendleton Rector migrated to Texas in 1830 and settled in what is now Brazoria County. Pendleton served in Captain John Austin's company in the Battle of Velasco in 1832 and participated in the siege of Bexar in 1835. Both Claiborne and Pendleton enlisted in Captain Patton's company on March 1, 1836 and fought in the Battle of San Jacinto. They continued to serve until September 1, 1836 in Captain Byrd Lockhardt's spy company.

Claiborne Rector married twice and had three children by his first wife. He died March 23, 1873, in Lavernia, Wilson County, Texas.

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