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Ammon Underwood

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West Columbia, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 29° 8' 27.4992", -95° 38' 51.9972"
 
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    (February 13, 1810 - November 17, 1887) Born in Massachusetts; came to Texas, 1834. As a young man, held odd jobs, survived 2 shipwrecks, and explored Texas countryside. Fought in 1835 Siege of Bexar, Texas Revolution. Then settled here. Married Rachel Carson, 1839, by whom he had 4 children. Ran a thriving mercantile firm for 50 years, but lost a fortune in cotton during Civil War. Anson Jones, President of Texas, 1844-46, was a close friend. Served in the State Legislature in 1884. Recorded - 1970

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

Ammon Underwood Historical Marker Location Map, West Columbia, Texas

 
   
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