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Marker Title: Jesse Robinson (February 11, 1800-December 27, 1882)
Address: On Annarose County Road, off US 281
City: Latham
County: Live Oak
Year Marker Erected: 0
Designations: na
Marker Location:

From George West, take US 281 south for 14.5 miles; go west on Annarose County Road 2.5 miles, then 3 miles to Latham Cemetery, Private

Marker Text:

A soldier in the Texas War for Independence. Born in Kentucky, in 1822 came to Texas. Became (1823) one of first Texas Rangers. Later fought in battles of Concepcion, on October 28, 1835, and San Jacinto, April 21, 1836. Served as a Ranger (1841) and in Republic of Texas forces resisting Woll invasion, 1842. Robinson bred fine horses and attended Gussettville races. He married Sarah Jane Newman (Sally Skull). Had three children, spent last years here, with son Alfred. Recorded 1973.

Links of Interest: Sarah Jane Newman Scull - Handbook of Texas Online

History of Town Of Lagarto - Live Oak County TXGenWeb

   

 



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