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 James Menees Lindsay
N 33° 37.913 W 097° 07.570
14S E 673799 N 3722915
Texas Historical Marker at the gravesite of James Menees Lindsay, commemorating his contributions to the State of Texas and to the City of Gainesville. Located in Fairview Cemetery, Gainesville, TX. The nearby city of Lindsay is named for him.
Waymark Code: WMDY9G
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 03/08/2012
Views: 3
Marker Number: 12479
Marker Text:
(Dec. 31, 1835 - May 3, 1919)
J. M. Lindsay graduated from Cumberland Law School in his native Tennessee in 1857 and arrived in Gainesville on his 22nd birthday. His political and legal career included the following offices: state legislator, member of Gainesville's first city council, delegate to the 1866 State Constitutional Convention, and judge of the 16th Judicial District. One of Gainesville's largest landowners in his day, Judge Lindsay helped bring the railroad to town, donated land for churches and schools, and developed numerous businesses, resulting in his legacy as a significant civic leader.
Recorded - 2001
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