| Marker Number |
11634 |
| Atlas Number |
5349011634 |
| Marker Title |
George Washington Shelton |
| Index Entry |
Shelton, George Washington |
| Address |
|
| City |
Corsicana |
| County |
Navarro |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
738586 |
| UTM Northing |
3554705 |
| Subject Codes |
Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas; military topics |
| Marker Year |
1967 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
Oakwood Cemetery, entrance on N 15th St. Marker is just inside on right |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
16" x 12" |
| Marker Text |
(Jan. 12, 1814-Nov. 15, 1882) A Texas War for Independence soldier. Born in Virginia. Lived in Tennessee, where he joined 15 other recruits late in 1835 to come to Texas and fight against dictator Santa Anna. Served Jan. 14 to Sept. 18, 1836. Was awarded two land bounties for military duty. Became a pioneer citizen of Navarro County. His wife was Sara Elizabeth Johnson. They had four children: Izora, Ann Madora, George W., Jr., and Emma Tennessee. Recorded, 1967 Presented by family of Raymond Shelton Crawford. |
