Benjamin Milam

Benjamin Milam
Born	(1788-10-20)October 20, 1788 Frankfort, Virginia (now part of Kentucky)
Died	December 7, 1835(1835-12-07) (aged 47) San Antonio, Coahuila y Tejas, Mexico
Allegiance	American
Service/branch	Kentucky Militia Mexican Army Texian Army
Battles/wars	War of 1812 Long Expedition Texas Revolution Battle of Goliad Siege of Béxar †

Benjamin Rush Milam (October 20, 1788 – December 7, 1835) was an American colonist of Mexican Texas and a military leader and hero of the Texas Revolution. A native of what is now Kentucky, Milam fought beside American interests during the Mexican War of Independence and later joined the Texians in their own fight for independence, for which he assumed a leadership role. Persuading the weary Texians not to back down during the Siege of Béxar, Milam was killed in action while leading an assault into the city that eventually resulted in the Mexican Army's surrender. Milam County, Texas and the town of Milam are named in his honor, as are many other placenames and civic works throughout Texas.