| Marker Number |
1273 |
| Atlas Number |
5497001273 |
| Marker Title |
Dr. M. W. Matthews |
| Index Entry |
Matthews, Dr. M. W. |
| Address |
|
| City |
Paradise |
| County |
Wise |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
621522 |
| UTM Northing |
3668882 |
| Subject Codes |
Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas; religious leaders; medical topics and health professionals |
| Marker Year |
1971 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
Paradise Cemetery, CR 3352, southwest corner |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
grave marker |
| Marker Text |
Dr. M. W. Matthews (December 29, 1806 - April 13, 1891) Pioneer physician and preacher. Born in Kentucky. As army surgeon in Texas Revolution (1836), treated Gen. Sam Houston at Battle of San Jacinto. Served in the 1st and 7th Congresses of the Republic. Took part in Mexican War (1846). A firm Unionist during Civil War (1861-65), he once barely escaped hanging at hands of Southern vigilantes. Founded many churches across state. Was married twice: first to Sarah Gehagan and later to Margaret Spencer. Recorded - 1971 |
