​John Socrates Darling

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Marker Text: ​Born April 24, 1806; came to Texas in 1835. A soldier in the Texas War for Independence before and during the Siege of Bexar, 1835, and participated in the Battle of San Jacinto, 1836. Died April 6, 1870. His wife, Louranie Darling, born June 10, 1810; died June 8, 1870. (1962)

Marker No: 9175

Pink Granite with Incised Star & Wreath

Geographic: 29.811474,-97.317703

Location: from Rosanky FM 304 approximately 4 miles south, CR 292, southeast for 6.1 miles to FM 713, east for 1.4 miles to CR 297, approximately .2 mile to cemetery