In 1835 , Courtland physician Jack Shackelford organized a volunteer military unit to fight in the Texas Revolution . Known as the " Red Rovers " for the color of their uniforms , the company was captured by Mexican forces at Coleto in March 1836 , and most of its men were among those killed in what became known as the Goliad massacre . Shackelford was among the few survivors
Goliad massacre
Goliad massacre
Courtland, Alabama