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. |