​Thomas Jefferson Smith

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Marker Text: ​Born in Virginia 1808, reared in Georgia. Fought in Texas War for Independence, 1836, under James W. Fannin at Refugio Mission. Captured at Goliad, was spared to repair guns for Mexican Army. Escaped during Battle of San Jacinto.
           Settled in Richmond after the war; owned blacksmith shop, hotel, livery stable. Sheriff of Fort Bend County 1853-1857. 
    Married twice and father of eight; he died Feb. 16, 1890. (1967) 

Marker No: 9066

Grave Marker

Geographic: 29.585466,-95.763969

Location: ​Morton Cemetery, 300 block of North 2nd Street, Richmond