John G. Matthews (March 3, 1824 - November 4, 1903)
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Marker Text: Tennessee native John Giles Matthews came to Texas with his parents in 1839 and settled in the new town Austin. A ranger for the Republic of Texas, Matthews served in the Mexican War and the Civil War before moving to Williamson County in 1870. Here he was a farmer and was active in the church, school and civil activities. The father of 9 children , he was first married to Sarah (Strong)(d. 1852). In 1855 he wed Leanorah (Carothers) (d.1892). (1982)
Marker No: 9295
Grave Marker
Geographic: 30.816210, -97.933708
Location: 30.816210, -97.933708
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