Mary Kate Kennedy Park - 1942 - Pasadena, TX - Dated Architectural Structures Multifarious on Waymarking.com

This is an open field, with the exception of a Texas Historical Marker and a nautical flagpole near a medium sized tree.

Mary Kate Harrison Kennedy was born July 2, 1892, in Hutto, TX. She died April 12, 1968, in Houston, TX. She was the daughter of Edward B Harrison and Nancy V Sanders. She married Edwin J. Kennedy about 1918. They divorced before 1930.

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The Texas Historical Marker tells:

Captian William Plunkett Harris
Early Texas Entreprenuer and Pioneer Settler

New York native William Plunkett Harris (1797-1843) ran a steamboat line in partnership with Robert Wilson before moving to Texas in 1830. At Harrisburg, founded by his brother John Richardson Harris (d. 1829), for whom Harris County was named, he and Wilson took over a mill operation. Later William started a plantation here at red Bluff, where he lived with his wife Caroline (Morgan) (1816-1867) and two children.

Harris was active in the early efforts to reform the Mexican government's control of Texas. He served as a representative from this area to the Conventions of 1832 and 1835. As a member of the Consultation of 1835 he was selected chairman of the Committee on Naval Affairs. He also served on the General Council until becoming collector of customs for the Port of Galveston in 1836.

Harris operated his steamboat "Cayuga" during the Texas Revolution, providing passage to settlers fleeing the advancing Mexican army. At Galveston, April 15-26, 1836, his boat served as temporary capitol for the interim Texas government. After the Revolution Harris served in local government and also pioneered in the planning of the area rail industry. He died in 1843 and is buried near his homesite (300 yds. N). (1981)

The Texas Historical Marker would tie the story together, EXCEPT, Mary Kate's surname was HARRISON, and Captain William Plunkett's was HARRIS.

Year built or dedicated as indicated on the structure or plaque: 1942 Full Inscription (unless noted above): This park was donated by Mrs Mary Kate Kennedy May 27th, 1942. Website (if available): Not listed

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