​George Washington Gentry ​
​(1808-1883)

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Marker Text: ​A member of Stephen F. Austin's Colony, George Washington Gentry came to Texas in 1835 with his father and brother. Settling in what is now Washington County, he worked as a farmer and surveyor. He participated in the Texas Revolution, several Indian skirmishes, and the defense of San Antonio during the 1842 invasions of Rafael Vasquez and Adrian Woll. He later moved to Comanche County, where he was a farmer and rancher. (1980) 

Marker No: 2166

Grave Marker 

Geographic: 31.906689,-98.598877

Location: ​Oakwood Cemetery, corner of Cedar and Bryan Streets, Comanche.