Texas Historical Marker

Dr. Wm. Madison West

Hamilton · Hamilton County · placed 1967

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Hamilton County, Texas

The story

Born in Tennessee, studied medicine by apprenticeship. Married Elizabeth Jane Reynolds; had seven children. In 1874 came to Hamilton County.

A church leader, he farmed, practiced medicine. Gave land for West Point Cemetery-- named for him.

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