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John C. McCoy

Dallas, Dallas County

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(1819 - 1887) Practiced law in Kentucky before coming to Texas in 1845. Was agent for Peters' Colony located in Dallas and adjacent counties. First attorney to practice law here. He founded bar association; fought in the Mexican War; was outstanding civic leader. Recorded - 1968

Marker Details

Address 3900 Oakland Cir.
Location Description Oakland Cemetery, near entrance, along Oakland Cir. 0.1 mi. NE of S. Malcolm X Blvd.
Marker # 6781
Dedicated 1968
Size, Type grave marker
Code law, lawyers; pioneers
Latitude, Longitude 32.761792, -96.758498

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