Sterling Clack Robertson - Austin, Texas
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N 30° 15.908 W 097° 43.633
14R E 622434 N 3348850
From November 13, 1814, to May 13, 1815, he served as deputy quartermaster general under Maj. Gen. William Carroll, who went down to fight the British in the battle of New Orleans. After the battle Robertson purchased supplies and equipment for the sick and wounded on their return to Nashville over the Natchez Trace.
Waymark Code: WM7NQC
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 11/14/2009
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More information about him is located at the Texas State Cemetery website. (
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The headstone states
Sterling Clack Robertson
Born in Nashville, Tennessee
October 2, 1785
Died near Nashville, Milam County, Texas
March 4, 1842
Virtutis Gloria Merces
Erected by the State of Texas
Back of headstone
Participated in the Battle of New Orleans
January 8, 1815, with the rank of Major
an Empresario of the note in Texas
Signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence
Commanded a Company in 1836 and was detailed by
General Sam Houston as a guard at Harrisburg, April 21
Senator in the 1st and 2nd Congresses of the Republic