Details for Jesse Robinson
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5297006298
Data
| Marker Number | 6298 |
| Atlas Number | 5297006298 |
| Marker Title | Jesse Robinson |
| Index Entry | Robinson, Jesse |
| Address | On Annarose County Road, off US 281 |
| City | Latham |
| County | Live Oak |
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| Subject Codes | Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas; rangers; military topics |
| Marker Year | 1973 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | No |
| Marker Location | From George West, take US 281 south for 14.5 miles; go west on Annarose County Road 2.5 miles, then 3 miles to Latham Cemetery, Private |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | grave marker |
| Marker Text | (February 11, 1800-December 27, 1882) A soldier in the Texas War for Independence. Born in Kentucky, in 1822 came to Texas. Became (1823) one of first Texas Rangers. Later fought in battles of Concepcion, on October 28, 1835, and San Jacinto, April 21, 1836. Served as a Ranger (1841) and in Republic of Texas forces resisting Woll invasion, 1842. Robinson bred fine horses and attended Gussettville races. He married Sarah Jane Newman (Sally Skull). Had three children, spent last years here, with son Alfred. Recorded 1973. |