Details for Benjamin F. Gholson

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5099000369

Data

Marker Number 369
Atlas Number 5099000369
Marker Title Benjamin F. Gholson
Index Entry Gholson, Benjamin F.
Address
City Evant
County Coryell
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 580203
UTM Northing 3481140
Subject Codes rangers; cowboys
Marker Year 1967
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location From Evant, go 1 mile south on Highway 281 and go east about 1.0 mile on Langford Cove Road to cemetery.
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size grave marker
Marker Text (Nov. 17, 1842-April 3, 1932) Born in Falls County. Son of early Texas settlers Albert G. and Elidia Anderson Gholson. After 1858-1859 service with Texas Rangers, he re-enlisted in company under Capt. J. M. Smith, and in 1860 aided in the rescue of Cynthia Ann Parker, kidnapped by Comanche Indians in 1836. Served in 2nd Regiment, Texas Cavalry in Civil War. Married Jane Adaline Langford. Prominent stockman, was active in the Texas Ex-Rangers Association.

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