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Serving as sergeant-major of Gen. Sam Houston's victorious army, accepted sword of Gen. Santa Anna's Chief of Staff, Almonte, in Texas War for Independence. Moved to Texas from Tennessee in 1834. Lived in San Augustine, Nacogdoches, Rusk,and McLennan couties. Received headright (a league and labor) plus 960 acres of land for military service. Married daughter of Gen. James Smith, for whom county was named. The Crains had 8 children.
Crain, Joel Bunditt is a historical marker in McGregor, McLennan County, dedicated in 1972. It is one of 198 historical markers documented in McLennan County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 224 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.4543, -97.2634 near McGregor. The nearest cataloged historic site is Harris Creek Cemetery (historical marker), about 1.9 miles away. Others within a short drive include Stanford Chapel, Teague Property, The Isaac Jackson, and Central Presbyterian Church.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5309002761. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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