Peter Hansbrough Bell
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Marker Text: Born at Culpeper, Virginia May 18, 1812. Died at Littleton, North Carolina March 8, 1898.
His Wife Ella Reeves Eaton Dickens, died at Littleton, North Carolina July 16, 1897-age 62. Private at San Jacinto. Assistant Adjutant general, 1837. Inspector General, 1839. Commanded a battalion in the Somerveil Expedition, 1842. Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army in the Mexican War, 1846. Governor of Texas Dec. 21, 1849-Nov. 23, 1853. Representative in the United States Congress from Texas, from March 3, 1854 to March 4, 1857. (1930) Marker No: 14617
Gray Granite with Carved Decorative Design - Pre-centennial marker
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Location: Texas State Cemetery. 909 Navasota Street, Austin
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