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Born in Virginia 1808, reared in Georgia. Fought in Texas War for Independence, 1836, under James W. Fannin at Refugio Mission. Captured at Goliad, was spared to repair guns for Mexican Army. Escaped during Battle of San Jacinto. Settled in Richmond after the war; owned blacksmith shop, hotel, livery stable. Sheriff of Fort Bend County 1853-1857. Married twice and father of eight; he died Feb. 16, 1890.
Smith, Thomas Jefferson is a historical marker in Richmond, Fort Bend County, dedicated in 1967. It is one of 88 historical markers documented in Fort Bend County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 224 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.5858, -95.7639 near Richmond. The nearest cataloged historic site is Walter Moses Burton (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Morton, McNabb, John, and Site of the Home of Randal Jones.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5157009066. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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