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George Lafayette Ramsdale

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CR 3352, Paradise, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 33° 9' 9.03557999988", -97° 41' 49.55627000004"
 
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     George Lafayette Ramsdale (1820-1884) was a native of Devonshire, England. By 1836, he had come to Texas and enlisted in the army during the war for independence from Mexico. After the Revolution, Ramsdale, his wife, Elizabeth (1825-1909), and their children lived in Harrison, Rusk, Houston, and Bosque counties. During the Civil War, he served the Confederacy by protecting the frontier. The family moved to Wise County in 1866, where he farmed and operated a tannery. His military service, adventuresome spirit, and community leadership are significant examples of the state's pioneer heritage. (1985)

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

George Lafayette Ramsdale Historical Marker Location Map, Paradise, Texas

 
   
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