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Adventurer-soldier of early Texas. Fought in Mexico to win freedom for the unsuccessful "Republic of Rio Grande" in 1840. Was elected sheriff of Refugio County and organized a company of minutemen. In 1842 he fought against three Mexican raids into Texas. Then participated in the disastrous Somervell and Mier expeditions into Mexico, during which he was wounded. Returned to Texas and entered mercantile business. Wife was Avis (Brown). Recorded -- 1969
Baker, John Reagen is a historical marker in Stockdale, Wilson County, dedicated in 1969. It is one of 46 historical markers documented in Wilson County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 101 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.2321, -97.9693 near Stockdale. The nearest cataloged historic site is Stockdale City Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Stockdale Cemetery, Stockdale Catholic Church Cemetery, and Stockdale, Governor F.S., Town named for.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5493002804. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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