Joel Burditt Crain (September 8, 1813 - January 18, 1887)
Marker Text: Serving as sergeant-major of Gen. Sam Houston's victorious army, accepted sword of Gen. Santa Anna's Chief of Staff, Almonte, in Texas War for Independence.
Moved to Texas from Tennessee in 1834. Lived in San Augustine, Nacogdoches, Rusk,and McLennan counties. Received headright (a league and labor) plus 960 acres of land for military service.
Married daughter of Gen. James Smith, for whom county was named. The Crains had 8 children. (1977)
Moved to Texas from Tennessee in 1834. Lived in San Augustine, Nacogdoches, Rusk,and McLennan counties. Received headright (a league and labor) plus 960 acres of land for military service.
Married daughter of Gen. James Smith, for whom county was named. The Crains had 8 children. (1977)
Marker No: 2761
Grave Marker
Geographic: 31.461885, -97.293022
Location: Harris Creek Cemetery. 7 miles east on US 84 to Harris Creek Road, 1 mile south to church, grave is in center of cemetery, near flagpole in Crain family plot.