George C. Kimble

They moved to Gonzales, Texas, and together with his business partner Almaron Dickinson started a hat factory on Water street.

[2] Kimble's pregnant wife was washing clothes in a creek with 2-year old Charles nearby when George announced the plans of the Gonzales Ranging Company[A 2] to answer Travis’ appeal for aid to the surrounded Alamo garrison in San Antonio.

[3] On February 23, 1836, Kimble was mustered into the Gonzales Ranging Company as a lieutenant and commander of the unit.

As they approached the Alamo in the early morning hours of March 1, a rider appeared in front of them and asked, in English, if they wished to go into the fort.

One man was wounded, and his English curses convinced the defenders to open the gates.