Alfred M. Hallmark
Houston County, Houston County, Texas
Marker Inscription
(June 19, 1817 -- April 16, 1880) A veteran of the Texas War for Independence, Alfred M. Hallmark was a native of Madison County, Alabama. He came to Texas in 1834 with his parents and settled in present Houston County. He enlisted in the Texas Army on March 6, 1836, and fought in the Battle of San Jacinto, April 21, 1836. A pioneer farmer, he helped operate the post office in the Mustang Prairie Community. In 1842 he married his cousin Sarah Hallmark (b. 1826). They had twelve children. (1978)
Erected by Texas Historical Commission
The Story
Alfred M. Hallmark (1817-1880), born in Madison County, Alabama, came to Texas with his parents in 1834 and settled in present-day Houston County. He enlisted in the Texas Army on March 6, 1836, and fought in the decisive Battle of San Jacinto that April, later farming and helping run the post office in the Mustang Prairie community. In 1842 he married his cousin Sarah, with whom he raised twelve children.
Why it matters
Hallmark stands for the ordinary settler-soldiers who won Texas independence at San Jacinto and then stayed to build the farms and communities of the new republic.
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Related people
- · Alfred M. Hallmark
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- · Battle of San Jacinto
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