He was an avid supporter of James Bowie and would not leave the Alamo when given the chance during an armistice, probably due to this relationship.

[5] His family members were spared and are listed as official non-combatant survivors of the Battle of the Alamo.

Between 1850 and 1860, Gregorio's sons, Enrique, Manuel and Francisco filed pension petitions to gain the rights to land at Pleasanton, Texas.

His brother, Manuel owned a general store in Pleasanton, and later served in the Confederate Army during the Civil War.

After extensive research, it was decided that the Alamo hero, Gregorio Esparza, would be an appropriate namesake for the school.

And thus, Gregorio Esparza Elementary School opened in early 1972 & is located near the Far West Side of San Antonio at 5700 Hemphill Drive.

Note that Seguin's men at the Alamo were scouts/couriers going in and out, between San Antonio and nearby Gonzales, the rallying point for volunteers.