Sylvester Adams
(March 9, 1834 - Feb. 3, 1889)

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Marker Text: ​Born in Tennessee, Adams as a youth came to Texas with his father. A firm believer in the Confederate cause, he served at Galveston during the Civil War.
     He helped organize Runnels County; was first county judge, 1880-1884; also served 1886-1888. He helped plan aid for his drouth-stricken county, 1886-1887, though many residents proudly refused to take "charity" relief.
​     He was a Democrat and Baptist. He had 3 sons and 3 daughters. (1965) 

Marker No: 5173

Grave Marker

Geographic: 31.789892,-99.9555772

Location: From Ballinger, take FM 2887 north about 4 miles to Runnels Cemetery