John Austin Wharton (died 1838)
John Austin Wharton | |
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| Texas Secretary of War | |
| In office 1836 – October 1836 | |
| Member of the Republic of Texas House of Representatives from Brazoria County | |
| In office October 3, 1836 – June 13, 1837 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 1806 Nashville, Tennessee, US |
| Died | December 17, 1838 (aged 32) Republic of Texas |
| Resting place | Founders Memorial Cemetery |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Republic of Texas |
| Branch/service | Texas Army |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Battles/wars | |
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John Austin Wharton (April 1806 – December 17, 1838) was a distinguished Texian statesman, lawyer and a soldier. He served as Adjutant General at the Battle of San Jacinto. In a eulogy at his grave, Republic of Texas President David G. Burnet said of him, "The keenest blade on the field of San Jacinto is broken." He died as a bachelor on December 17, 1838, while serving as a member of the Texas Congress. His nephew, John A. Wharton, who would go on to be a Confederate Army general, was named after him.