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John W. Moore

Houston, Harris County

Marker Text

Opposed Bradburn at Anahuac 1832. Member of the Consultation at San Felipe in 1835. Signer of the Declaration of Independence, 1836. First sheriff of Harris County, 1837 to 1840. City alderman in Houston, 1840. Married to Eliza Belnap, February 2, 1839. Died in Houston, 1846.

Marker Details

Address 1217 W. Dallas Ave.
Location Description Founders Memorial Park
Marker # 10737
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type grave marker
Code Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas; military topics; municipal official
Latitude, Longitude 29.756091, -95.37957

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