​Royal T. Wheeler 

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Marker Text: Born in Vermont, Aug. 23, 1810 
Died in Washington County, Tex. 
April 8, 1864 
While Visiting There. 

Emily, Wife of Royal T. Wheeler 
Born in Scottville, Kentucky, 
December 3, 1820 
Died at Galveston, Texas. 
February 22, 1871 

Back - Royal T. Wheeler Was Appointed 
Attorney Of The Fifth Judicial Dist. 
In 1842; District Judge in 1844. 
In 1846 The First Supreme Court 
Of The State Was Organized With 
John Hemphill, Chief Justice And 
Abner Smith Lipscomb And 
Royal T. Wheeler, Became Chief 
Justice in 1857.

Marker No: 14605

Gray Granite with Decorate Star and Design

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Location: Section:Republic Hill, Section 1 (C1)  Row:S  Number:13. ​Texas State Cemetery, 909 Navasota Street, Austin