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(December 30, 1812 - November 12, 1890) Born in New York. Moved to Texas 1829. Settled in Stephen F. Austin's second colony in 1832. In Texas Revolution, fought at Battle of San Jacinto in 1836. Helped lay out town of Houston same year. At 24 became first Commissioner of Texas General Land Office. Later practiced law and served as county judge. He was a surveyor before moving, in 1866, to Harvey's Creek (4 mi. E). Married twice. Had 9 children by second wife Mary (Hatch).
Borden, John Pettit is a historical marker in Weimar, Colorado County, dedicated in 1969. It is one of 110 historical markers documented in Colorado County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 129 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.7020, -96.7926 near Weimar. The nearest cataloged historic site is Weimar Masonic Cemetery (cemetery), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Weimar Masonic Cemetery, Holman-Seifert Homestead, and Weimar.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5089000459. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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