William P. Avant
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member QuarrellaDeVil
N 32° 16.384 W 096° 10.701
14S E 765774 N 3574199
Texas Historical Marker at the grave of William P. Avant, in Tool Cemetery, noting his service as a Texas Ranger and his contributions to the creation of road from Athens to Palestine.
Waymark Code: WMY51Q
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 04/23/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.
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Marker Number: 10342

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(1826-1863)

Alabama born William Avant grew up in what is now Henderson County after coming to Texas with his parents in 1834. At the age of 14, he served with his father, Durham, as a Texas Ranger. In 1849 he was issued a land grant in the Mercer colony (NE of present-day Athens) and settled there with his wife, Rutha, and their children. Involved in the building of the road from Athens to Palestine, Avant later enlisted in the Confederate Army and died after one year of service.

Recorded - 1984
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