​John Nance Garner
​ (November 12, 1868 - November 7, 1967)

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Marker Text: ​Vice President of U.S. 1933-1941. Began career as Uvalde County Judge 1893-1896. Served in Texas Legislature 1898-1902; in U.S. Congress 1904-1932, where he was, in last term, Speaker of House of Representatives. Also an able trial lawyer, rancher, banker, and benefactor of Southwest Texas Junior College. Married Ettie Rheiner. Had a son, Tully; one grandchild, Genevieve G. Currie.
​      Known as "Cactus Jack" for his unique western individualism. (1968)

Marker No: 2794

Grave Marker

Geographic: 29.199083,-99.811691

Location: ​Old Uvalde Cemetery, Highway 90, Uvalde