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George Washington Shelton

Corsicana, Navarro County

Marker Text

(Jan. 12, 1814-Nov. 15, 1882) A Texas War for Independence soldier. Born in Virginia. Lived in Tennessee, where he joined 15 other recruits late in 1835 to come to Texas and fight against dictator Santa Anna. Served Jan. 14 to Sept. 18, 1836. Was awarded two land bounties for military duty. Became a pioneer citizen of Navarro County. His wife was Sara Elizabeth Johnson. They had four children: Izora, Ann Madora, George W., Jr., and Emma Tennessee. Recorded, 1967 Presented by family of Raymond Shelton Crawford.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description Oakwood Cemetery, entrance on N 15th St. Marker is just inside on right
Marker # 11634
Dedicated 1967
Size, Type 16" x 12"
Code Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas; military topics
Latitude, Longitude 32.103484, -96.471602

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