They called him Three-legged Willie but before anyone starts drawin’ conclusions; Robert Williamson was famous Texas veteran of the Battle of San Jacinto, patriot and statesman. His right leg was drawn up at the knee from a childhood illness. Undaunted, he added a wooden leg to walk on leaving his bad leg extended behind him. His trousers were custom-made with three legs and he was known far and wide a Three-Legged Willie.
After Texas won her independence in 1836, President Sam Houston appo
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