John M. Davenport (February 8, 1827 - October 28, 1859)
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Marker Text: Stock-raiser and captain of a company of volunteer Indian fighters. Killed near here by 30 Comanches. Inquest for him was first in area for Indian victim. Settlers and soldiers from Fort Inge trailed the band 200 miles. After battle, found Davenport's gun on one of the Indians. (1969)
Marker No: 13735
Aluminum 14 x 24 Subject Marker
Geographic: 29.318174,-99.459908
Location: .4 miles east on US 90 at intersection with FM 187, Sabinal
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