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William Harris Wharton

Clute, Brazoria County

Marker Text

Participated in the Battle of Velasco, 1832. Member of the Convention of Texas, 1832; president of the Convention of 1833; minister of the United States, 1836-1837; member of the 5th Congress of the Republic. Born in Virginia, 1806; died March 14, 1839.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description Restwood Cemetery, Plantation Dr.
Marker # 9614
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Centennial - Grave Marker (gray granite)
Code Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas; state official; military topics
Latitude, Longitude 29.022244, -95.420085

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