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Erastus (Deaf) Smith

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Morton Cemetery, Richmond, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 29° 34' 47.50281000012", -95° 45' 41.45582999988"
 
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    (April 17, 1787 - November 30, 1837) Most famous scout in Texas War for Independence. Obeyed 's strategic order, then raised San Jacinto Battle Cry: Fight for your lives! Vince's Bridge has been cut down. A native of New York, Smith settled in 1821 in San Antonio. Trading in land and goods, he traveled Texas province, making him invaluable guide for Army during the War for Independence. He married Guadalupe Ruiz Duran. They had three daughters. Dying here in home of Randall Jones (a friend), he was buried in Calvary Churchyard, Houston at 6th. Grave is now unidentified.

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

Erastus (Deaf) Smith Historical Marker Location Map, Richmond, Texas