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Home Texas Live-oak County Latham Jesse Robinson (February 11, 1800-December 27, 1882)
     

Jesse Robinson (February 11, 1800-December 27, 1882)

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On Annarose County Road, off US 281, Latham, TX, USA
 
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     A soldier in the Texas War for Independence. Born in Kentucky, in 1822 came to Texas. Became (1823) one of first Texas Rangers. Later fought in battles of Concepcion, on October 28, 1835, and San Jacinto, April 21, 1836. Served as a Ranger (1841) and in forces resisting Woll invasion, 1842. Robinson bred fine horses and attended Gussettville races. He married Sarah Jane Newman (Sally Skull). Had three children, spent last years here, with son Alfred. Recorded 1973.

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