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John Wortham |
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TX,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
31° 21' 30.81894000012",
-95° 28' 40.60889000004"
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Texas State
Historical Marker |
A pioneer area landowner and farmer, John Wortham (1804-67) was a petitioner for the creation of Houston County in 1837. He later served as a captain of an independent ranger company, as major in the Republic of Texas Army and as quartermaster of the Texas Militia. In addition to his military service, he was a trustee of Trinity College and was appointed to the first Board of Land Commissioners for the Texas Republic. He also owned a local sawmill and gristmill. Twice married, Wortham was the father of 12 children. He was buried on this land (2.3 miles SW).
This page last updated: 7/15/2008 |
John Wortham Historical Marker Location Map, Texas
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