Details for Robert B. Russell

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5361011510

Data

Marker Number 11510
Atlas Number 5361011510
Marker Title Robert B. Russell
Index Entry Robert B, Russell
Address
City Orange
County Orange
UTM Zone 15
UTM Easting 428610
UTM Northing 3328297
Subject Codes newspapers; Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas; military topics
Marker Year 1973
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location Evergreen Cemetery Border & Jackson St.
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 14" x 24"
Marker Text (April 1, 1817 - Nov. 29, 1880) Born in New Milford, Conn.; emigrated to San Augustine, Texas, 1835. Joined Texian Army and fought at San Jacinto. Married Lavinia Brownrigg, June 1, 1841; had 6 children. Published San Augustine "Redlander," 1846-50; moved to Sabine Pass, 1850, then Orange, 1854. Served as postmaster of Orange under Confederacy, 1861-65. Entered lumber business about 1870, with steam-operated shingle mill. Prospered until untimely death in mill accident. Recorded - 1973

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