Jesse Parker
Historical Marker Text
In 1822 Jesse Parker moved to the Mexican
state of Texas. A veteran of the War of 1812, he represented the Sabine
District at the Convention of 1832 in San Felipe de Austin. Three years
later he received a land grant in the Washington municipality, now
Walker County. A farmer, Parker also served as the Deputy Land
Commissioner for Montgomery County. He died in 1849 and was buried on
his land. In 1979 he was re-interred here.
Location:
Near Ave. F and 9th Street entrance to Oakwood
Cemetery (in cemetery).
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