Details for Jane Dotson Lively

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5225007922

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Marker Number 7922
Atlas Number 5225007922
Marker Title Jane Dotson Lively
Index Entry Lively, Jane Dotson
Address
City
County Houston
UTM Zone 15
UTM Easting 268644
UTM Northing 3492166
Subject Codes women
Marker Year 1982
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location Livelyville Cemetery; 1.3 miles north of Grapeland on FM 228, then 2.5 miles north on CR 1880
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size grave marker
Marker Text (July 25, 1822 -- October 10, 1922) A native of Alabama, Jane Dotson Lively came to Houston County in 1850 with her husband Thomas Lively, for whom the surrounding community was named. An active leader of the settlement, she assisted in setting up a church and school on the family land. She was also known for her courage as a pioneer settler, her religious dedication and her influence in the development of Livelyville. Twice married, she was the mother of thirteen children.

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