Details for Ammon Underwood
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5039009611
Data
Marker Number | 9611 |
Atlas Number | 5039009611 |
Marker Title | Ammon Underwood |
Index Entry | Underwood, Ammon |
Address | |
City | West Columbia |
County | Brazoria |
UTM Zone | 15 |
UTM Easting | 242410 |
UTM Northing | 3226505 |
Subject Codes | Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas; state official; military topics |
Marker Year | 1970 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | No |
Marker Location | Old Columbia Cemetery, Jackson at 16th St. |
Private Property | No |
Marker Condition | In Situ |
Marker Size | grave marker |
Marker Text | (February 13, 1810 - November 17, 1887) Born in Massachusetts; came to Texas, 1834. As a young man, held odd jobs, survived 2 shipwrecks, and explored Texas countryside. Fought in 1835 Siege of Bexar, Texas Revolution. Then settled here. Married Rachel Carson, 1839, by whom he had 4 children. Ran a thriving mercantile firm for 50 years, but lost a fortune in cotton during Civil War. Anson Jones, President of Texas, 1844-46, was a close friend. Served in the State Legislature in 1884. Recorded - 1970 |