James Loraine Dallas - Texas Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

Per the Texas State Cemetery's associated webpage: (visit link)

"James Loraine (Lorraine) Dallas, Republic of Texas Veteran, was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on August 18, 1818, to James Loraine and Elizabeth (Reid) Dallas.

The Dallas family, along with James' older brother, Walter Riddle, came to Texas in 1833, and settled in Washington County. Dallas married Mary Virginia Cooper on October 16, 1841.

Dallas and his brother, Walter, both served for the Republic of Texas. Walter fought at the Battle of San Jacinto, while James' service is unknown.

James died in Washington County on March 18, 1883. His and his wife's bodies were moved to the Texas State Cemetery during Texas Centennial celebration.

Information compiled by Louis W. Kemp and taken from the San Jacinto Monument website, (visit link)
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Marker Number: 14505 Marker Text: Served in the Army of Texas, 1836 Born in Pennsylvania Aug. 18, 1818 Died in Washington County, Texas March 18, 1883 His Wife Mary V. (Cooper) Dallas Born in Tennessee Jan. 22, 1826 Died in Washington County, Texas June 6, 1875 Erected by the State of Texas 1936

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