Anthony Martin Branch

Anthony Martin Branch (HM2E77)

Location: Huntsville, TX 77320 Walker County
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Country: United States of America
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N 30° 43.602', W 95° 32.832'

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(July 16, 1823 - Oct. 3, 1867)

Born in Buckingham County, Va.; came to Texas, 1847. Settled in Huntsville; entered law practice with Henderson Yoakum. Married Amanda Smith, 1849. Served in the 8th State Legislature, 1859-61; the Confederate army, 1862; and the Congress of Confederacy, 1863-65. U.S. Congress refused to seat him, 1866, because of his Confederate service. A friend of Sam Houston, he was named as co-executor of Houston's will. Branch died in yellow fever epidemic of 1867.
Recorded-1973
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HM NumberHM2E77
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Year Placed1973
Placed ByTexas Historical Commission
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Date Added Saturday, February 9th, 2019 at 1:02pm PST -08:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)15R E 256099 N 3402085
Decimal Degrees30.72670000, -95.54720000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 30° 43.602', W 95° 32.832'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds30° 43' 36.12" N, 95° 32' 49.92" W
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Area Code(s)936
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 819 9th St, Huntsville TX 77320, US
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