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John S. Roberts

Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches County

Marker Text

Sheriff in Natchitoches Louisiana in 1826 One of the leaders in Battle of Nacogdoches. Member of Consultation, 1835. Commanded the Nacogdoches Company in storming of Bexar, 1835. Signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence. Born in Virginia, July 13, 1796 Died August 9, 1871 His wife HARRIET ROBERTS Born April 7, 1796 Died April 5, 1874 Erected by the State of Texas 1936

Marker Details

Address 196 N. Lanana St.
Location Description Oak Grove Cemetery
Marker # 9346
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Texas Centennial grave marker (gray granite)
Code Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas; military topics
Latitude, Longitude 31.603287, -94.64951

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