Details for Jourdan Smith

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5021009230

Data

Marker Number 9230
Atlas Number 5021009230
Marker Title Jourdan Smith
Index Entry Smith, Jourdan
Address
City Elgin
County Bastrop
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 653909
UTM Northing 3352186
Subject Codes Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas; military topics
Marker Year 1970
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location Young's Prairie Cemetery, 4.5 mi. south of Elgin on FM 1704 - .5 mi. west on Young's Prairie Rd.
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size grave marker
Marker Text (March 24, 1811 - March 30, 1873) Born in Georgia. Came to Texas to fight in revolution in 1836. Received 320 acres of land for service, plus one-third league headright, from the Republic of Texas. Worked as a carpenter and a professional builder. Married Frances Duckworth in 1843. Purchased a farm in Young's Prairie community, 1848, where he served as justice of the peace. Only one of his children lived to maturity. This land is still owned by his descendants. Recorded - 1970

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