Jacob De Cordova ​

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Marker Text: June 6, 1808 - January 26, 1868 
First Deputy Grand Sire I. O. O. F. Outside U. S. A. 
Instituted First I. O. O. F. Lodge in Texas 
Lone Star No. 1 - July 25, 1838 
Instituted Grand Lodge I. O. O. F. of Texas 
April 29, 1841 
Member 2nd Legislature of State of Texas 
Established First Cotton Mill in State of Texas 
Founder of City of Waco, Texas (1937)

Back of headstone 
Rebecca Sterling De Cordova 
April 19, 1808 - December 30, 1882 
A True Wife and Helpmate of Jacob (1937)

Marker No: 14612

Gray Granite with Carved Decorative Cross

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Location: Texas State Cemetery. 909 Navasota Street, Austin