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Texas pioneer. Born in Georgia, he came to Texas about 1836. Was issued this 1,280-acre grant on Mill Creek by Republic of Texas Oct. 4, 1838.
Was appointed postmaster of Vine Grove, 1851. His wife Mary became postmaster upon his death.
Texas Historical Marker
Burton · Washington County · placed 1936
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Texas pioneer. Born in Georgia, he came to Texas about 1836. Was issued this 1,280-acre grant on Mill Creek by Republic of Texas Oct. 4, 1838.
Was appointed postmaster of Vine Grove, 1851. His wife Mary became postmaster upon his death.
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