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Alexander McKinza

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Waco, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 31° 36' 2.94440000004", -97° 6' 48.61409000004"
 
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    In 1834 Alexander McKinza moved to Nacogdoches, Texas, from his native Alabama. During the Texas War for Independence, he joined the Sabine volunteers under Capt. Benjamin F. Bryant and fought at the battle of San Jacinto, April 21, 1836. McKinza married Clarissa Brewer on March 14, 1839. He had a store near Douglass until 1857 and served as Justice of the Peace for Nacogdoches County from 1853 to 1857. He settled in McLennan County about 1860. (1976)

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

Alexander McKinza Historical Marker Location Map, Waco, Texas