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Silvestre De Leon

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Evergreen Cemetery, N.Vine & W. Red River Sts., Victoria, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 28° 48' 38.54937999996", -97° 0' 28.66060000008"
 
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     (1802-1842) Son of the Empresario Martin de Leon, founder of the De Leon Colony and City of Victoria. Silverstre de Leon was active in the Catholic church, served alcade of Victoria, and had other commissions. An Indian fighter and soldier, he was taken prisoner by Mexican Army during Texas War for Independence. He owned and traded in vast herds of horses, mules, and cattle. He married Rosalia de la Garza; had two sons, Martin and Francisco. (1972)

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

Silvestre De Leon Historical Marker Location Map, Victoria, Texas