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 |