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Joel Bunditt Crain |
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McGregor,
TX,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
31° 27' 9.57926000016",
-97° 15' 48.1896"
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Texas State Historical Marker |
Serving as sergeant-major of Gen. Sam Houston's victorious army, accepted sword of Gen. Santa Anna's Chief of Staff, Almonte, in Texas war for independence. Moved to Texas from Tennessee in 1834. Lived in San Augustin, Nacogdoches, Rusk,and McLennan couties. Received headright (a league and labor) plus 960 acres of land for military service. Married daughter of Gen. James Smith, for whom county was named. The Crains had 8 children.
This page last updated: 7/15/2008 |
Joel Bunditt Crain Historical Marker Location Map, McGregor, Texas
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