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Submitted: 7/7/24 • Approved: 7/28/24 • Last Updated: 7/31/24 • R597822-G0-S3
* Forefathers resisting America's foes on many frontiers inspired John Bate Berry, who came to Texas from Kentucky in 1826. He fought (1835-36) in the Texas War for Independence and in the 1842 Mier Expedition to stop Mexican raids on the Republic of Texas. Captured, imprisoned, then freed in 1844, he scouted for the American Army in 1846, during the Mexican War. Later he married, lived in this locality, and fought to make frontiers safe for settlement.
Recorded - 1977
Erected 1977 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11268.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, Mexican-American • War, Texas Independence. A significant historical year for this entry is 1826.
Location. 30° 46.66′ N, 99° 18.148′ W. Marker is near Mason, Texas, in Mason County. Marker is on State Highway 29, 3½ miles west of U.S. 377, on the right when traveling west. The marker is located in the southeast section of the Grit Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mason TX 76856, United States of America.
Photo courtesy of Annette Shaw
Contributed on 7/7/24 by hawkinsdonna48
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