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John G. Matthews |
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SH 29, 2 mi. W, in Liberty Hill Cemetery, Liberty Hill,
TX,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
30° 48' 58.35942",
-97° 56' 1.357188"
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Texas State
Historical Marker |
(March 3, 1874-November 4, 1903) Tennessee native John Giles Matthews came to Texas with his parents in 1839 and settled in the new town of Austin. A Ranger for the Republic of Texas, Matthews served in the Mexican War and the Civil War before moving to Williamson County in 1870. Here he was a farmer and was active in church, school and civic activities. The father of 9 children, he was first married to Sarah (Strong) (d. 1852). In 1855 he wed Leanorah (Carothers) (d. 1892).
This page last updated: 7/15/2008 |
John G. Matthews Historical Marker Location Map, Liberty Hill, Texas
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