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Judge Henry Clay Pleasants

Cuero, DeWitt County

Marker Text

Graduate, University of Virginia, admitted to bar and practiced law in Virginia until moving to Clinton, Texas, 1854. Was judge 40 years of 23rd District Court. Admired for his courage and impartiality. Despite threats against his life, called in the Texas Rangers in 1876 to bring law to De Witt County. Was elected in 1892 justice of 1st Supreme District, Galveston. Served there until his death. Recorded, 1968

Marker Details

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Location Description (Hillside Cemetery), east end of Reuss Road, Cuero
Marker # 2881
Dedicated 1968
Size, Type grave marker
Code judges
Latitude, Longitude 29.095197, -97.279029

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