Details for Benjamin Johnson

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5245010538

Data

Marker Number 10538
Atlas Number 5245010538
Marker Title Benjamin Johnson
Index Entry Johnson, Benjamin
Address
City Sabine Pass
County Jefferson
UTM Zone 15
UTM Easting 412505
UTM Northing 3287876
Subject Codes Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas; pioneers; military topics
Marker Year 1972
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location Sabine Pass Cemetery, off SH 870
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 24" x 18"
Marker Text (1815-1872) Born in Louisiana; settled in Texas in 1832. Fought in victorious Texas Army at Bexar, Dec. 1835; in Capt. James Gillaspie's company, 2nd Regiment, Battle of San Jacinto, April 21, 1836. Married (1) 1838, Rachel Garner, who died 1856; (2) 1861, Matilda Myers. Esteemed and respected, he was a farmer, stockman, patriarch.

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