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Seth H. Bates

Groesbeck, Limestone County

Marker Text

Born May 26, 1811. An early Ranger in the Texas war for Independence. Member Captain Seale's Company, 1835-1836, that was organized "agreeable to order from the Council of Texas." Died August 17, 1886. Erected by the State of Texas, 1962

Marker Details

Address FM 1245
Location Description Fort Parker Memorial Cemetry, 2.5 miles north of Groesback on FM 1245
Marker # 4643
Dedicated 1962
Size, Type Civil War Memorials - (pink granite)
Code Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas; military topics
Latitude, Longitude 31.548779, -96.550801

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