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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2D7Q_pilgrims-rest-primative-baptist-church_Athens-TX.html
Pilgrim's Rest Primative Baptist Church. . Constituted in Randolph County, Ala. Nov. 23, 1850; opened services here, a Baptist Branch, Jan. 1851, during resting of 150 Pilgrims in covered wagon caravan led by Samuel Tine Owen, a brother, John Buny…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ZX8_asbury-cemetery_Murchison-TX.html
The first recorded burial on this site was that of Asbury Lowery (1836-1855). The new burial ground was named in his memory. In 1863, Prairie Flower (1858-1863), the young daughter of celebrated Comanche Indian captive Cynthia Ann Parker and Coman…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ZX7_adren-anglin_Murchison-TX.html
Came to Texas from Kentucky in 1833. Helped build Fort Parker, Limestone County. He became a Texas Ranger, 1835.
Furnished food and supplies to Texas Revolutionary army and received a headright in Henderson County.
Married Phebe Parker.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15LZ_first-baptist-church_Malakoff-TX.html
In 1894, the Reverend Monroe F. Jackson came to Malakoff and founded this congregation. He named it Good Hope Baptist Church. The same year, church trustees Sam Robinson, Monroe Porter, and Governor Wilson acquired land at this site for a church b…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15LX_first-united-methodist-church_Malakoff-TX.html
Organized in 1852 by the Rev. Hezekiah Mitcham (1800-1865), this fellowship began with six charter members who first held services in various locations throughout the county. In 1854 the small congregation erected one of the first Methodist church…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMOR7_william-richardson_Athens-TX.html
Born in South Carolina, William Richadson moved to Pickens County, Alabama in 1830. There he married Mary "Polly" Kilpatrick (1813-1889) on Feb. 13, 1834. Children born to them were John K., James J., Sara F., Margaret C., Martha E., William A., P…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HML7R_athens-cemetery_Athens-TX.html
After citizens petitioned for its closure, an unofficial burial ground in this area (large lot 13) closed in 1857. That same year, local residents buried prominent planter, Mason and school superintendent William J. Brantley here on one acre donat…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HML7O_john-matthews-mcdonald_Athens-TX.html
North Carolina-born John Matthews McDonald (1827-1883) came to Texas in 1848 and lived first at Larissa, Cherokee Co. and then Mound Prairie, Anderson Co., where his brother Murdoch earlier settled. Two years later, he moved to the young town of A…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HML7M_stella-e-parsons-la-rue_Athens-TX.html
Known as first white child born in Terrell; daughter of Confederate army surgeon, Dr. Homer Lee Parsons (M.D., Yale University) and wife, Margaret C. R. R. Parsons.
In role of wife and mother "Mammy La Rue" was beloved of family and community.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HML7K_joseph-thomas-la-rue_Athens-TX.html
Alderman on Athens' first city council (1901). La Rue (Town 13 mi. SE) was named for him.
Educator, merchant, civic leader, banker, humanitarian, prohibitionist, democrat, historian. Married March 16, 1892, Stella Elvira Parsons. They had seven…