MacMillans in Early
Texas
The earliest MacMillans in
Texas arrived before the founding of the Republic of Texas.
Over a dozen MacMillans supported the Texas War of
Independence (October 2, 1835 to April 21, 1836) and are
recorded in the military rolls. Edward McMillan fought at the Battle of
San Jacinto on April 21, 1836 when General Sam Houston
lead the Texas Army to victory.
MacMillans served in militias that defended the Republic of
Texas during its brief history (1836-45). Several
MacMillans gathered in San Antonio in the fall of 1842 to
defend the republic against Mexican invaders in the
Somervell Expedition.
None appeared to have continued on to the ill-fated Mier
Expedition.
The Republic of Texas and later the State of Texas offered
certificates to claim public lands. MacMillans claimed
their share of Texas land grants, some claiming bounty land
grants for their participation in the Texas militia.
Numerous MacMillan land patents are recorded in the
archives of the Texas General Land
Office.
One of Texas' counties is named for John McMullen. McMullen County is located
in southern Texas and is drained by the Nueces and Frio
Rivers.