Samuel Damon
Posted by: 
ggmorton
N 29° 17.284 W 095° 44.802
15R E 233163 N 3243032
A grave marker in Damon Cemetery.
Waymark Code: WM1RP3
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 07/02/2007
Views: 16
Marker Number: 9552
Marker Text:
(1809 - 1883) Born in Massachusetts. Came to Texas in 1831. Served in Texas Revolution at Siege of Bexar as wagonmaster for Stephen F. Austin, "Father of Texas". Stole the bells of Mission Concepcion (property of Mexico, Texas' enemy) to melt into bullets. Also aided Gen. Sam Houston in 1836 campaign Received a land grant from Republic of Texas, 1838. In this county, gave name to mineral-rich Damon Mound and to town where he was brickmaker for 50 years.
Recorded - 1970
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