Immigration To Texas
Neighbors left Virginia at the age of nineteen, and while he stayed briefly in New Orleans, his intention was always to immigrate to Texas, which he did in the early spring of 1836. He promptly joined the army of the Republic of Texas, where he served for a number of years. In 1839, with the rank of lieutenant and later of captain, he was assistant quartermaster and acting quartermaster of the Texas army. He continued in this post until 1841, when he was reassigned to a line unit.
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