- James Fannin: Commander of the Texan forces at the Battle of Coleto Creek, which preceded the massacre.
- William Ward: A prominent leader in the Texas Revolution and a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence.
- Samuel O'Neill: A physician and soldier in the Texan army.
- George W. Hockley: A lawyer and politician who later served as Secretary of War of the Republic of Texas.
- Robert Hancock: A member of the Texas House of Representatives and a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence.
- John J. Linn: A lawyer and politician who had been a member of the Texas Convention that declared independence.
- James C. Neill: A merchant and soldier who had fought in the Battle of Gonzales and the Battle of Concepción.
- Reuben R. Brown: A lawyer and politician who served as the first Secretary of State of the Republic of Texas.
In total, approximately 342 Texan prisoners were executed during the Goliad Massacre.