Patricia and Martin De Leon were Tejanos during the time of the war between Texas and Santa Ana of Mexico. They did not support the Mexican government but were for a free Texas. They established a community with about 50 families called De Leon's Colony. It was about the only Tejano established community in the area as most settlers in this area were from America. They had ten childen, four boys and six girls. They had a large property and helped to fund the Texans during the war. Martin died in 1833 of cholera. His wife continued to manage the ranch. It was also she who provided financial support and logistical support to the Texans and Tejanos who fought the Mexican army. Several of her sons were also active in supplying Stephen Austin.
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