Dimitt, Philip, ca. 1801-1841

Born in Jefferson County, Kentucky, Philip Dimitt (or Dimmitt) (ca. 1801-1841) traveled to Texas around 1823, settling at Bexar, where he served as commissary contractor to the Mexican garrison. After marrying María Luisa Lazo, Dimitt made his fortune establishing a wharf and warehouse on Lavaca Bay. In 1835, he joined George M. Collinsworth's group of revolutionary volunteers en route to capture Goliad. After their victory, Dimitt was elected captain of the stronghold, a post he held until January 10, 1836, when official forces arrived at the garrison. He resigned after the troops demanded the independent command give up its stock and lower its flag of independence. Several weeks later, Dimitt arrived at Bexar to reinforce the Alamo and set to work recruiting volunteers, though he was not present for the mission's siege. After the revolution, he settled in Refugio, becoming a justice and establishing a trading post nearby. In July 1841, Dimitt was captured during a raid by Mexican forces on the store and imprisoned for his role in the Texas Revolution. During an escape attempt by other prisoners during their journey to Mexico City in August, Dimitt took his own life to avoid being killed by the guards.

Source:

Roell, Craig H. " Dimmitt, Philip ." Handbook of Texas Online . Accessed May 17, 2011.

From the guide to the Philip Dimitt Papers 1932; 2007-043., 1833-1904, (Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin)

Born in Jefferson County, Kentucky, Philip Dimitt (or Dimmitt) (ca. 1801-1841) traveled to Texas around 1823, settling at Bexar, where he served as commissary contractor to the Mexican garrison.

After marrying Maria Luisa Lazo, Dimitt made his fortune establishing a wharf and warehouse on Lavaca Bay. In 1835, he joined George M. Collinsworth's group of revolutionary volunteers en route to capture Goliad. After their victory, Dimitt was elected captain of the stronghold, a post he held until January 10, 1836, when official forces arrived at the garrison. He resigned after the troops demanded the independent command give up its stock and lower its flag of independence. Several weeks later, Dimitt arrived at Bexar to reinforce the Alamo and set to work recruiting volunteers, though he was not present for the mission's siege. After the revolution, he settled in Refugio, becoming a justice and establishing a trading post nearby. In July 1841, Dimitt was captured during a raid by Mexican forces on the store and imprisoned for his role in the Texas Revolution. During an escape attempt by other prisoners during their journey to Mexico City in August, Dimitt took his own life to avoid being killed by the guards.

From the description of Philip Dimitt Papers, 1833-1904 (University of Texas Libraries). WorldCat record id: 759209809