Details for Thomas Jefferson Smith
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5157009066
Data
| Marker Number | 9066 |
| Atlas Number | 5157009066 |
| Marker Title | Thomas Jefferson Smith |
| Index Entry | Smith, Thomas Jefferson |
| Address | |
| City | Richmond |
| County | Fort Bend |
| UTM Zone | 15 |
| UTM Easting | 232056 |
| UTM Northing | 3276147 |
| Subject Codes | sheriffs; Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas; military topics |
| Marker Year | 1967 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | No |
| Marker Location | Morton Cemetery, 300 block of N 2nd St. |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | grave marker |
| Marker Text | Born in Virginia 1808, reared in Georgia. Fought in Texas War for Independence, 1836, under James W. Fannin at Refugio Mission. Captured at Goliad, was spared to repair guns for Mexican Army. Escaped during Battle of San Jacinto. Settled in Richmond after the war; owned blacksmith shop, hotel, livery stable. Sheriff of Fort Bend County 1853-1857. Married twice and father of eight; he died Feb. 16, 1890. |