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James Shaw

Lexington, Lee County

Marker Text

(Star and Wreath) Born August 6, 1808; served in the Texas War for Independence; soldier at San Jacinto. A Representative or Senator in five Congresses, Republic of Texas. Died February 10, 1880. His wife Nancy Ann Shaw, born May 13, 1811; died August 9, 1871.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description Early Chapel Cemetery, 3.5 mi. east of Lexington on FM 696, 40 yards from entrance
Marker # 8177
Dedicated 1962
Size, Type grave marker
Code Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas; military topics
Latitude, Longitude 30.411787, -97.009401

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