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George G. Alford

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East Pease Street, Crockett, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 31° 19' 14.74947000012", -95° 27' 39.70509000012"
 
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    (June 17, 1793 -- April 1, 1847) New York native George G. Alford, an officer in the War of 1812, came to Texas from Missouri in 1836. During the Texas Revolution he served as 's quartermaster general. Captured by Mexican forces after the was while on a supply trip for the , he was released by Mexican forces through intervention by the U.S. President, Andrew Jackson. Alford later owned a Houston County plantation and served as justice of the peace and county judge.

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

George G. Alford Historical Marker Location Map, Crockett, Texas