Details for Travis Clack Henderson
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5277013023
Data
| Marker Number | 13023 |
| Atlas Number | 5277013023 |
| Marker Title | Travis Clack Henderson |
| Index Entry | Henderson, Travis Clack |
| Address | 560 Evergreen St |
| City | Paris |
| County | Lamar |
| UTM Zone | 15 |
| UTM Easting | 263162 |
| UTM Northing | 3725501 |
| Subject Codes | state official; military topics |
| Marker Year | 2003 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | No |
| Marker Location | Evergreen Cemetery |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | 18" x 28" |
| Marker Text | One of eight children, Travis Clack Henderson was born in Alabama on June 24, 1836 to John Henry and Minerva Bernard Henderson. In 1856, he moved to Paris, Texas, and established himself as a farmer. He joined the local militia in 1860. During the Civil War, he served with the 32nd Dismounted Texas Cavalry as Captain and staff officer, and became a prisoner of war in 1864. Released in 1865, he returned to Lamar County and wed Martha "Mattie" Susan Thomas (d. 1885) in 1866. The couple had seven children and were active in the community, especially in educational and governmental efforts. He represented the area for 12 years in the Texas House of Representatives and for two years as a State Senator. (2004) |