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Agapito De Leon

Victoria, Victoria County

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(1808-1836) Born in Texas; fourth son of empresario Don Martin De Leon, founder of De Leon Colony and city of Victoria. Agapito De Leon was active in the colony's affairs, a Texas patriot during the War for Independence from Mexico, a skilled Indian fighter, engaged in cattle, horse, and mule business. He was assassinated by Mabry ("Mustang") Gray, leader of a gang systematically robbing Texans of Mexican descent, after close of War for Independence. Recorded - 1972

Marker Details

Address
Location Description Evergreen Cemetery, N. Vine & W. Red River Sts. (De Leon Pathway, Lot 1, Section 1)
Marker # 6538
Dedicated 1972
Size, Type grave marker
Code outlaws; Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas; colonization
Latitude, Longitude 28.810708, -97.007961

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