Francita alavez biography of michael jordan

Francita Alavez (c. 1816 – c. 1906) was known as the "Angel of Goliad," for saving the lives of Texas prisoners of war in the Goliad massacre and at Copano and Victoria, Texas, by interceding on their behalf and persuading the help of Mexican officials.

Her husband, Captain Telesforo Alavez led the Mexicans in the Copano and Victoria region under General José de Urrea.^[1]

Early life

Francita's definite date and town of birth are not known.

Even her real name has been referred to differently at times, such as Panchita, Francisca, Pancheta, or Francita, and her surname as Alevesco, Alvárez, or Alavez.^[2]

Texas revolution

During the Texas Revolution, she did travel to Texas in 1836, as a companion of her husband Captain Telesforo Alavez, who had sailed to Texas from Matamoros, Mexico to El Cópano port at Copano Bay, Texas.^[1]

An Angel of mercy

Further information: Goliad Campaign

At El Cópano, she combi