Ammon Underwood ​
(February 13, 1810 - November 17, 1887)

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Marker Text: ​Born in Massachusetts; came to Texas, 1834. As a young man, held odd jobs, survived 2 shipwrecks, and explored Texas countryside. Fought in 1835 Siege of Bexar, Texas Revolution. Then settled here. Married Rachel Carson, 1839, by whom he had 4 children. Ran a thriving mercantile firm for 50 years, but lost a fortune in cotton during Civil War. Anson Jones, President of Texas, 1844-46, was a close friend. Served in the State Legislature in 1884 (1970)

Marker No: 9611

Grave Marker

Location: Old Columbia Cemetery, Jackson at 16th Street. West Columbia

Geographic: 29.140409, -95.647621