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(December 23, 1808 - September 24, 1881) A Republic of Texas soldier during War for Independence. Born in Edgefield, S. C.; came to Texas in 1835. Entering army, he fought in famed victory of San Jacinto, April 21, 1836. He received headright and bounty lands in Brazoria, San Patricio, Coleman, and Limestone counties. He had 11 children by his two marriages: first, to Martha Jane Lonis (who died in 1851), then to Mrs. Permelia Rowena Wilcox. Recorded - 1970
Cannan, William Jarvis is a historical marker in Freeport, Brazoria County, dedicated in 1970. It is one of 125 historical markers documented in Brazoria County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 223 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.0080, -95.3164 near Freeport. The nearest cataloged historic site is Hudgins Cemetery (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Unknown (E of Lake Barbara and E of Oyster Creek), Velasco Lodge No. 757, A. F. & A. M., and Velasco.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5039009543. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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