(1831 - 1886)

Came to Texas from Alabama in 1855. Civil War commanded Co.B, 2nd Battalion, Waul's Texas Legion. On May 22, 1863, was a leader of one of most daring defensive actions in the Siege of Vicksburg. Volunteered, along with 20 of his won men and 18 others, to seal off a Federal penetration into the Confederate fort defending the Mississippi River; acted under fire.

Later commanded a regiment in defense of Texas coast and in 1864 Red River Campaign to prevent Federal invasion of Texas.

Prominent citizen and lawyer, Texas legislator, district judge.

Marker is on East Commerce Street (State Highway 84), on the left when traveling east.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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