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The Rev. Edward Hollister Green

Mount Pleasant, Titus County

Marker Text

(Born Madison County , Ala., May 14, 1827; Died Titus County, Texas, Nov. 12, 1863) Son of James W. and Elizabeth (Bass) Green. Educated at Centre College, Danville, Ky., and New Albany Theological Seminary, Ind. Licensed and ordained in Memphis Presbytery, preached 1853-59 in Tennessee. Came to Texas; founded church here Sept. 23, 1860. Held pastorate until his death. He married Catherine Hall of Tipton County, Tenn., 1850. They had a son and two daughters. Recorded - 1972

Marker Details

Address CR 1660
Location Description Green Hill Cemetery, in Green Hill Community, CR 1660
Marker # 11177
Dedicated 1972
Size, Type 14" x 24"
Code
Latitude, Longitude 33.248984, -94.989189

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