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John Adriance |
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West Columbia,
TX,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
29° 8' 27.4992",
-95° 38' 51.9972"
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Texas State
Historical Marker |
(November 10, 1816 - December 7, 1903) Faithful soldier, Texas War for Independence. He was in unit of Capt. Jacob Eberly, detailed by Gen. Sam Houston to guard Bell's Landing (East Columbia) until civilians could escape in front of Santa Anna's army. He and 15 others then hurried to rejoin Gen. Houston, only to find Battle of San Jacinto had been won on April 21, 1836. Adriance married Lydia Ann Cook, Watertown, New York, Sept. 24, 1846. Had three children.
This page last updated: 7/15/2008 |
John Adriance Historical Marker Location Map, West Columbia, Texas
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