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Lamar Family

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1 mi. E on US 82, in Crosbyton Cemetery, Crosbyton, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 33° 39' 2.42307", -101° 12' 11.9704899996"
 
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    In 1892 William Percy Lamar (1889-1946) came with his parents from Tarrant County to Crosby County, settling on a 160-acre homestead. He married Sarah Elzina Henson (1892-1963) in 1912. They prospered through farming, dairying, stock raising, and business. In 1957 Elzina established the Percy and Zina Lamar Foundation. Gifts to the community include building and continued support of Crosby County Pioneer Memorial Museum and Community Center, a tribute to the Lamar Family and all West Texas Pioneers. Other gifts include a Masonic Hall and donations to Methodist charities. 1980

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

Lamar Family Historical Marker Location Map, Crosbyton, Texas

 
   
Related Themes: Texas Freemasons, Masonic Lodges, Freemasonry
 
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