John Ireland
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Benchmark Blasterz
N 30° 15.916 W 097° 43.622
14R E 622451 N 3348865
The tombstone for John Ireland is listed as a state historic marker, one of many at this historic cemetery
Waymark Code: WMTJDD
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 11/29/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.
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The tombstone of John Ireland, a Confederate veteran and former Governor of Texas, was erected by the state of Texas in the State Cemetery. It is listed in the Atlas an official state historic marker.

Gov. Ireland is buried on Republic Hill, Section C1, Row J, space 23.
Marker Number: 15143

Marker Text:
Born in Hart County, Kentucky January 1, 1827 Died in San Antonio, Texas March 5, 1896 [Back of headstone] An officer in the Confederate Army Senator in the State Legislature Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Texas Governor of Texas January 16, 1883 to January 18, 1887 Erected by the State of Texas 1936


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