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 Joseph Thomas La Rue Posted by:  Bon Echo
N 32° 11.999 W 095° 51.464
15S E 230610 N 3566184
One of several Texas Historical Markers located within the Athens Cemetery
Waymark Code: WMT9EY
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 10/19/2016
Views: 3
There are actually two markers located at the posted coordinates, yet only one is listed in the Texas Historic Sites Atlas
The adjoining plaque reads:
STELLA E. PARSONS LA RUE
(Feb. 16, 1874 - Dec. 7, 1949)
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.
Recorded - 1970
 
Marker Number: 10365
Marker Text:
(Nov. 18, 1864 - Feb. 13, 1930)
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 children.
Recorded - 1970
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