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Home of Lt. Gov. George D. Neal

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Navasota, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 30° 23' 12.524172", -96° 5' 1.34538"
 
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    (Oct. 7, 1853 - July 13, 1916) Born in Amelia County, Va. The Neal Family moved to Washington County, Texas, in 1866. Neal, after attending Baylor University, was admitted to the Bar in 1876. He married Fannie C. Brooks in Oct. 1880, moved to Navasota in 1881, and purchased this residence in 1883. The couple had 3 children. Neal served as county judge, 1884-86; city attorney, 1888-96; and as a State Senator, 1896-1902. He was elected Lieutenant Governor in 1902 and 1904, serving with Gov. S. W. T. Lanham. Neal retired from politics in 1907 and returned here to practice law.

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

Home of Lt. Gov. George D. Neal Historical Marker Location Map, Navasota, Texas