John Hawkins Singleton
Austin, Travis County, Texas
Marker Inscription
Served in the Army of Texas, 1836 The Army of the United States in the Mexican War, 1846 The Confederate Army 1861 - 1865 Born in Kentucky June 25, 1818 Died in Ellis County, Texas August 3, 1884 His Wife Rebecca Ann (Barker) Singleton Born in Tennessee October 9, 1830 Died in Ellis County, Texas May 8, 1901 Erected by the State of Texas 1936
Erected by Texas Historical Commission
The Story
John Hawkins Singleton fought in three wars across half a century — the Texas Revolution in 1836, the Mexican War in 1846, and the Confederate Army from 1861 to 1865. Kentucky-born, he settled in Ellis County, where his family remained.
Why it matters
His repeated soldiering mirrors the martial path of a generation of Texans through the defining conflicts of the 19th century.
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