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(Nov. 17, 1842-April 3, 1932) Born in Falls County. Son of early Texas settlers Albert G. and Elidia Anderson Gholson. After 1858-1859 service with Texas Rangers, he re-enlisted in company under Capt. J. M. Smith, and in 1860 aided in the rescue of Cynthia Ann Parker, kidnapped by Comanche Indians in 1836. Served in 2nd Regiment, Texas Cavalry in Civil War. Married Jane Adaline Langford. Prominent stockman, was active in the Texas Ex-Rangers Association.
Gholson, Benjamin F. is a historical marker in Evant, Coryell County, dedicated in 1967. It is one of 44 historical markers documented in Coryell County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 120 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.4639, -98.1558 near Evant. The nearest cataloged historic site is Langford Cemetery (cemetery), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Evant Playground, Evant, and callicoatte, John Bailey.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5099000369. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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