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Dona Patricia De La Garza De Leon (1775-1849)

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Victoria, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 28° 48' 38.54937999996", -97° 0' 28.66060000008"
 
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    Came from Tamaulipas to Texas (then northernmost province of Mexico) about 1800, to be at the side of her husband, Don Martin de Leon, as he sought to obtain a Spanish grant to establish a civilized colony here. With her family of ten children, she was a patriot, loyal to the cause of Texas. Her home was a center of pioneer culture. Homesite was later given to St. Mary's Church. Recorded - 1972

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

 
StoppingPoints.com Editorial on Dona Patricia De La Garza De Leon (1775-1849):
More correctly written: Doña Patricia De La Garza De León

Dona Patricia De La Garza De Leon (1775-1849) Historical Marker Location Map, Victoria, Texas