​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: 16101 TX-29, Libery Hill