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Born in Tennessee, studied medicine by apprenticeship. Married Elizabeth Jane Reynolds; had seven children. In 1874 came to Hamilton County. A church leader, he farmed, practiced medicine. Gave land for West Point Cemetery-- named for him.
West, Dr. Wm. Madison is a historical marker in Hamilton, Hamilton County, dedicated in 1967. It is one of 40 historical markers documented in Hamilton County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 48 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.5765, -98.2199 near Hamilton. The nearest cataloged historic site is Pecan Wells Cemetery (historical marker), about 1.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Shive, Live Oak, and Unknown Hispanic graves.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5193005763. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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