Details for Judge Henry Clay Pleasants

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5123002881

Data

Marker Number 2881
Atlas Number 5123002881
Marker Title Judge Henry Clay Pleasants
Index Entry Pleasants, Henry Clay, Judge
Address
City Cuero
County DeWitt
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 667482
UTM Northing 3219756
Subject Codes judges
Marker Year 1968
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location (Hillside Cemetery), east end of Reuss Road, Cuero
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size grave marker
Marker Text Graduate, University of Virginia, admitted to bar and practiced law in Virginia until moving to Clinton, Texas, 1854. Was judge 40 years of 23rd District Court. Admired for his courage and impartiality. Despite threats against his life, called in the Texas Rangers in 1876 to bring law to De Witt County. Was elected in 1892 justice of 1st Supreme District, Galveston. Served there until his death. Recorded, 1968

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