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Thomas Jefferson Smith |
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Morton Cemetery, Richmond,
TX,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
29° 35' 10.89006",
-95° 45' 58.21629999984"
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Texas State
Historical Marker |
Born in Virginia 1808, reared in Georgia. Fought in Texas War for Independence, 1836, under James W. Fannin at Refugio Mission. Captured at Goliad, was spared to repair guns for Mexican Army. Escaped during Battle of San Jacinto. Settled in Richmond after the war; owned blacksmith shop, hotel, livery stable. Sheriff of Fort Bend County 1853-1857. Married twice and father of eight; he died Feb. 16, 1890.
This page last updated: 7/15/2008 |
Thomas Jefferson Smith Historical Marker Location Map, Richmond, Texas
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