George Washington Gentry
(1808 - 1883) A member of Stephen F. Austin's Colony, George Washington Gentry came to Texas in 1835 with his father and brother. Settling in what is now Washington County, he worked as a farmer and surveyor. He participated in the Texas Revolution, several Indian skirmishes, and the defense of San Antonio during the 1842 invasions of Rafael Vasquez and Adrian Woll. He later moved to Comanche County, where he was a farmer and rancher. Recorded - 1980
31.9068° N, 98.6003° W
Where to Find It
Oakwood Cemetery, corner of Cedar and Bryan Streets, Comanche.
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi N M. R. (Boss) Greene Comanche
- <0.1 mi NW Oakwood Cemetery Comanche
- 0.4 mi SW St. Matthews Episcopal Church Comanche
- 0.5 mi S Lindsey-Gore Home Comanche
- 0.7 mi SW First Comanche County Courthouse Comanche
- 0.7 mi SW Old Cora Courthouse Comanche